Valerie Mills
Valerie Mills joined FOX 13 in September 2023.
Born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Val’s love for meteorology started at an early age with a fascination for hurricanes and tropical weather. Her parents started calling her "Val the Weather Gal," and she grew into the nickname.
Valerie is a Florida State University graduate. Go Noles! She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and is currently earning her CBM Seal of Approval by the American Meteorological Society.
During her time as a Seminole, she interned at FOX 13 in Tampa and in Miami. She began her career in Tallahassee, reporting on all things weather, including Hurricane Michael’s 2018 landfall as a Category 5 in the Florida Panhandle.
She then spent four years in Colorado Springs, where she forecasted and covered everything from snow and hail to fires and tornadoes. Valerie’s coverage of the Waldo Canyon Fire earned her an Awards of Excellence from the Colorado Broadcasters Association in 2023.
When she’s not forecasting the weather, she’s out enjoying it! Val loves boating, hiking, and spending time with her two dogs.
The latest from Valerie Mills
Tropical Storm Imelda forms, ninth named storm of 2025
Tropical Depression Nine is just shy of becoming the next named storm of the season as it moves over the Bahamas.
Tropical Atlantic is quiet as we approach peak season
There are no areas of interest in the Atlantic and things look to remain quiet over the next 7 days.
Invest 91L development odds drop to low
The tropical wave we’ve been watching now has a low chance to form. The odds for Invest 91L are down to 30%.
Tropical Storm Fernand forms near Bermuda
Tropical Storm Fernand is about 500 miles SE of Bermuda with 40 mph sustained winds.
Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the sixth named storm of the 2025 storm season.
Hurricane Erin passing Caribbean Islands as Category 3 storm
Erin is now a Category 3 hurricane with outer rainbands producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Tropics are waking up with several areas of possible development
Right on cue with the start of August, the tropics are showing signs of life with a few areas we’re watching in the Atlantic Basin.
Chances of development increase for area in western Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico
Odds are slowly increasing for an area to develop in the western Caribbean/Gulf.
Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall, Bermuda takes direct hit
Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda at about 5:30 Saturday morning as a Category 1 hurricane.