Tim Harris is a writer for Weather.com
Highlights
- Title: Weather.com staff writer
- education: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from the University of New Mexico
- Preferred weather zones: Weather stories that intersect with health and wellness
- location: New York, New York
- Social media handles: @TimAndHarris (X/Twitter)
expertise
Tim Harris is a Weather.com writer who focuses on meteorological discoveries, scientific discoveries, world-changing research, and breaking weather news. His professional weather experience began in 2015 as an on-camera weather reporter for a student-produced and anchored newscast at a PBS member station in New Mexico.
Having officially begun his writing career in 2017 as a freelance journalist, Tim's interest in public health communications led him into the specialized field of weather-related written communications. As a freelance writer, Harris has published work under his byline for notable organizations including New Mexico Magazine, Out Magazine, GLAAD, Dell Technologies and others. His unique perspective on weather, combined with a deep interest in scientific discoveries and public health, allows him to craft compelling stories that bridge the gap between complex scientific information and layman's understanding. Tim is particularly drawn to the fascinating intersection between weather and wellness, reflecting his background in public health communications.
Tim resides in New York, but hails from New Mexico—a state he remembers for its dramatic weather patterns—and Tim's personal experiences with dust storms, snow-capped Rockies, and rapid temperature changes at high altitudes have profoundly influenced the way he looks. The power of the natural world. These experiences fuel his passion for exploring and explaining the world of dynamic weather.
education
He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor's degree in 2020 with an emphasis in multimedia reporting and journalism.
