Stefano DiPietro
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Stefano DiPietro is the meteorologist on News4 Today weekdays from 4-7 a.m.
He has been fascinated with the weather for as long as he can remember.
He attended Penn State University where he earned his degree in meteorology.
Following graduation, Stefano spent the last six years as the morning meteorologist at WBRE/WYOU in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Living in the northeast, he has covered a variety of weather from severe thunderstorms and tornados to crippling snow and ice storms.
Outside of the office, Stefano is a big ice hockey fan and player as well as an avid golfer.
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Today is a First Alert Weather Day for strong-to-severe storms this evening.
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A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Wednesday.
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A shower or two may sneak into the Mid-State late this evening and overnight.
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Another foggy start this morning, but another wonderful afternoon as well.
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Another pleasant stretch of weather expected for the Mid State this week!
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A few showers and an isolated thunderstorm are possible on Saturday.
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A pleasant end to the week, but we'll have to watch for a few showers this weekend.
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A little taste of fall-like weather is expected in most areas.
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Get ready for a nice taste of fall-like weather this week!
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Damaging winds and small hail are possible in some areas.
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A risk for strong storms tomorrow in the Mid State.
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Heat is expected to return for the weekend, however.
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A little break until the heat returns for the weekend.
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Most areas will be mostly dry but others could see downpours on Monday.
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More heat into the start of our weekend, and we can expect some storms as well.
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Temperatures look to push near the triple digits for the rest of the week.
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Dangerous heat settles into the Mid State, air quality also takes a hit as well.
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Dangerous heat and humidity grip the Mid State all week long.
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Nice weather continues, but we're eyeing up the return of heat for the weekend
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No more rain expected until at least next week.
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Unsettled weather to start the week, but a beautiful stretch of weather to follow.
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A cold front is expected to roll in and bring showers to the region late Wednesday.
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An isolated strong storm this morning, but another chance for severe weather coming on Wednesday.
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A Flood Watch is in place for several areas until 1 p.m.
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Widespread rain will continue across parts of the area through the afternoon.
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Tomorrow is a First Alert Weather Day. Stick with WSMV 4 for the latest updates on a flooding risk in parts of the Mid State
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Clouds and an isolated thunderstorm or two are on tap for Wednesday.
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Expect highs in the 90s, and heat index in the triple digits.
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The return of heat and humidity will be our big weather story for the week
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Our weather is finally calming down, and cooling down.
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Multiple rounds of heavy rain could cause flooding Wednesday morning.
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The greatest severe risk will be northwest of Nashville.
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More heat and the risk for strong storms to start off the week.
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Some weekend storms, but heat and humidity remain in the spotlight.
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More heat and humidity, and the threat of weekend storms.
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Isolated storms are possible overnight and into Thursday.
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A long stretch of unsettled weather returning the Mid State soon.
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It is looking like a dry first half of the week, but rain returns soon.
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More afternoon storms pop up today so keep the umbrella handy.
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