Stefano DiPietro

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.

Davidson County

How to tackle allergy season early

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 5:01 PM CDT

By Stefano DiPietro

This week has given the Midstate a good amount of sun, which means spring is fast approaching, but so is allergy season.

Local News

Is it too early for gardening season in the Mid-State?

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 6:03 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

Many people in the Mid-State are itching to get outside to do some gardening however, should they wait a little longer before planting those flowers?

Davidson County

What’s the difference between Metrological and Astronomical spring?

Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 5:02 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

While the official start of spring is still a few weeks away, Meteorological spring started Tuesday. So, what’s the difference between the two?

Davidson County

UV awareness isn’t just a summer requirement

Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 8:05 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

As the weather gets nicer and we start spending more time outside, it's important to remember just how powerful the sun can be, even in the spring. remember, even in the spring months we need to pay close attention to the UV index or, in other terms, that ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Davidson County

Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 4: Downbursts

Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 8:07 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 4 focused on what a downburst is.

Tennessee

How did this massive flooding happen in Waverly?

Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 8:53 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

Many in Waverly and surrounding communities are asking how entire communities could be washed away by raging floodwaters.

Davidson County

Severe Weather Awareness Week Day 3: Flooding

Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 8:30 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

With the recent flooding threat across Middle Tennessee and it being severe weather awareness week. First Alert Meteorologist Stefano DiPietro is here to show us just how dangerous it can be to drive through a flooded roadway.

Tennessee

How thunderstorms are created and their severe warning categories

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 3:57 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro

Severe Weather Awareness Week began Monday in Tennessee, and each day on News4, we'll be breaking down the different types of severe weather storms can produce.

Rutherford County

Murfreesboro makes commitment to buckle down on potholes

Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 4:34 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro and Mary Alice Royse

The Murfreesboro City Street Department asked the public on Friday to notify them with information regarding the locations of potholes around the city.

Rutherford County

Murfreesboro makes commitment to buckle down on potholes

Updated: Jan. 29, 2022 at 4:56 PM CST

By Stefano DiPietro and Mary Alice Royse

The Murfreesboro City Street Department asked the public on Friday to notify them with information regarding the locations of potholes around the city.