Shay Ryan

Shay Ryan, a native of Fort Lauderdale and Florida, appeared bound for success as she was a brilliant student. She graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s in communications before pursuing a master’s degree in geoscience with a focus on broadcast meteorology.

Ryan has a lengthy history of covering storms, including Hurricane Floyd, which she covered personally. She spent the entire 36-hour storm at an emergency shelter in Savannah, reporting on the situation. In New York City, she has been an anchor for FOX 5 and Fox News Channel. She currently works as a meteorologist for WFTS-TV in Tampa, back in her home state.