Nick Piesco
NBC Morning Meteorologist
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As soon as I knew I was moving to Central Texas, I did what any good meteorologist would do: I started brushing up on my Lone Star State geography.

I saw some familiar names on the map, so I did some more searching. It turns out that not just one, not just two, but every city I've ever lived in has a namesake in Texas. (I can't say I was too surprised to find this out, though.) I'm originally from Gainesville. the one in Florida, that is.

I briefly lived in Farmington [Connecticut], but I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., where unlike in Texas, they tack an 'h' on the end of their city's name. After thirteen winters there, I made my way back south to earn a degree from the University of Florida.

You can still find me cheering on my Gators, Steelers, and Pirates.) After college, I spent four years forecasting the weather in Tupelo -- the one in Mississippi where Elvis was born, not to be confused with Tupelo Branch near Corsicana.

In 2002, I headed further south in the Magnolia State to become Chief Meteorologist at WMDN-TV in - another Central Texas name -- Meridian. During my time in the Deep South, I earned a Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

In my spare time, I enjoy cooking (and eating), movies, music, classic game shows, traveling, struggling with computers, tending my license plate collection, spending time with my friends, and of course watching the weather.

I'm a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. I'm looking forward to making Central Texas my home and getting to know your town. Please feel free to drop me a line - I'd love to hear from you!