Violet Scibior is the StormTracker 2 Weekend Meteorologist for the NEWSChannel 2 Weekend Today and NEWSChannel 2 Weekend at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Violet Scibior is the StormTracker 2 Weekend Meteorologist for the NEWSChannel 2 Weekend Today and NEWSChannel 2 Weekend at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
She joined the StormTracker 2 team in July 2019, after graduating from SUNY College at Brockport in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and a minor in Broadcasting. In 2018, she previously worked as a meteorology intern at Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa, Fla. Violet also worked as a meteorology intern at WKTV News Channel 2 in 2014.
Violet loves meteorology and has a passion for it. Her favorite type of weather is severe thunderstorms, and she is dedicated to forecasting and tracking them. Her specialty is in microscale meteorology and small-scale interactions. She pays close attention to detail and strives for perfection.
Violet was a competitive figure skater. She went to National Showcase USFS for her showcase routine in 2014. She qualified for nationals by winning first place in her division and again in the final championship round at the Mohawk Valley Classic Meyda Tiffany Showcase Competition.
Violet also enjoys scuba diving across the globe, and has her PADI Open Water Diver certification. Her hobbies include traveling around the world, hiking, running and arts.
Violet spends a lot of time with her cat Barry, a blue mitted Ragdoll, whom she adores.
We are waiting on more information from State Police about an incident that occurred at the Adirondack Ridge Trailer Park on Hulser Rd.
Mild temperatures are expected for the end of the week with mostly dry conditions over the weekend.
A Tornado Watch is in effect this evening until 10pm for Lewis, Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Chenango, and Otsego Counties.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance regarding a missing 10 year old boy.
Sunshine and warm temperatures to start the weekend, then active weather moves in Sunday with the chance for severe thunderstorms.
A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11:00am to 8:00pm for heat indices in the mid to upper 90s for a good portion of the area.
Temperatures in the 70s to near 80 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, gradually warming up throughout the week.
The Harried Housewife shares her recipe for Lemon Bars.
Very hot weather is expected this week with a potential heatwave.
A Watertown man is facing charges after Sheriff's Officials say he fled the scene of an accident in Lowville.
County data is updated nightly.
| County | Confirmed | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 227584 | 23575 |
| Suffolk | 43749 | 1998 |
| Nassau | 43628 | 2194 |
| Westchester | 36180 | 1447 |
| Rockland | 13936 | 674 |
| Orange | 11156 | 491 |
| Erie | 8850 | 671 |
| Monroe | 4922 | 285 |
| Dutchess | 4600 | 153 |
| Onondaga | 3565 | 200 |
| Albany | 2581 | 128 |
| Oneida | 2142 | 115 |
| Ulster | 2057 | 91 |
| Niagara | 1494 | 98 |
| Sullivan | 1488 | 48 |
| Putnam | 1447 | 63 |
| Broome | 1120 | 69 |
| Schenectady | 1058 | 37 |
| Rensselaer | 761 | 30 |
| Saratoga | 755 | 17 |
| Columbia | 539 | 37 |
| Madison | 412 | 17 |
| Ontario | 357 | 34 |
| Warren | 308 | 33 |
| Orleans | 298 | 54 |
| Steuben | 298 | 42 |
| Fulton | 295 | 24 |
| Greene | 291 | 18 |
| Genesee | 277 | 5 |
| Herkimer | 273 | 4 |
| St. Lawrence | 263 | 4 |
| Washington | 257 | 14 |
| Chautauqua | 253 | 9 |
| Oswego | 253 | 3 |
| Wayne | 249 | 3 |
| Tompkins | 234 | 0 |
| Chenango | 215 | 6 |
| Tioga | 193 | 25 |
| Livingston | 176 | 8 |
| Montgomery | 172 | 4 |
| Chemung | 171 | 3 |
| Cattaraugus | 165 | 6 |
| Cayuga | 151 | 2 |
| Jefferson | 140 | 0 |
| Clinton | 127 | 4 |
| Otsego | 116 | 5 |
| Wyoming | 116 | 5 |
| Delaware | 105 | 4 |
| Cortland | 95 | 0 |
| Seneca | 89 | 3 |
| Allegany | 79 | 1 |
| Schoharie | 69 | 0 |
| Yates | 56 | 7 |
| Essex | 55 | 0 |
| Franklin | 54 | 0 |
| Lewis | 41 | 0 |
| Schuyler | 22 | 0 |
| Hamilton | 8 | 0 |
| Unassigned | 0 | 0 |
