MIKE NICCO
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AMS Meteorologist
EXPERIENCE
KGO-TV, KGO-AM San Francisco, CA January 2007 - Present
Dayside Meteorologist (AM Jan 2007 - December 2021)
- Lead television and social media coverage of 100-year flood affecting Bay Area and
Northern California
- Created and provided extensive social media coverage of damages, aftershocks and hazards
of 6.0 magnitude Napa Earthquake
- Provided initial and continuing coverage of record-setting wildfires and their long-term
effects on weather and Californians
- Contributed content and analysis for several special weather and climate change stories and
programs
KMSP-TV, KLIZ-FM, KUAL-FM Minneapolis, MN December 2003 - December 2006
Weekend Meteorologist
- Non-stop coverage of severe and tornadic thunderstorm events giving viewers information
needed to stay safe
- Field reported conditions and effects from blizzards
WBTV-TV Charlotte, NC June 2001 - December 2003
Morning Meteorologist
- Field reports of Hurricane Isabelle’s approach and landfall, displaying effects and dangers to
audiences across the Carolinas
- Covered local effects of multiple severe thunderstorm and tornadic events across the
Carolinas
- Produced special weathercasts about snow and ice storms affecting areas not prepared for
winter weather ramifications
- Provided content and analysis for several special weather specific programs
KARK-TV Little Rock, AR March 1997 - June 2001
Morning Meteorologist
- Lead non-stop coverage of largest tornado outbreak in Arkansas history
- Spearheaded coverage of two of the worst ice storms and two of the worst snow storms in
Arkansas history
KTBS-TV Shreveport, LA May 1995 - March 1997
Morning Meteorologist
- Broadcast field reports showing impacts of Hurricane Opal on people and property across the
Gulf Coast
- Covered severe thunderstorm, tornado, crippling ice and snow storm events from studio and
field
SKILLS
- Produce and present content for digital and linear media, specialties include weather, climate, earthquake and wildfire.
- In-depth experience forecasting and reporting national and regionally specific weather, natural hazards and climate change.
- Increasing station awareness via community outreach, public appearances, school visits and station tours.
- Expert knowledge and application of The Weather Company software. Also, familiar with Baron live and local radar system.
- AMS NEXRAD & Live Doppler Radar Training
- National Weather Service Severe Storm Spotter Training
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- AMS Seal of Approval
- Best of the Bay – Morning Meteorologist
- Best On-Air Meteorologist – Arkansas Times
- Best Weathercast – Arkansas Associated Press
- Emcee, facilitate and participate in numerous fundraisers, several team winning and event
record-setting amounts
EDUCATION
Atmospheric Science BA, University of Kansas
- President, Vice President, Treasurer – Atmospheric Science Club
- Collaborated the creation of Atmospheric Science Club Severe Storm Chase Team