Gabe Ross
Forecaster
Wilmington, NC
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Gabe Ross has been with WECT since 2015. Working behind the scenes as the News Operations Manager, he later joined the First Alert Weather Team in 2016.
Gabe is a second-generation broadcaster and former Ohio Valley NATAS board member who has reporting, hosting, forecasting, directing, producing and other production credits to his name in east-central and southeastern Ohio. Prior to Wilmington, Gabe made a stop at his alma mater, Ohio University, where he worked with students pursuing careers in broadcast journalism, meteorology and sports at the PBS/NPR affiliate.
Outside of work, you’ll find Gabe working on any number of side projects including freelance production, announcing pro-wrestling shows, and hosting special events, as he continues to chase his dream job of hosting a Game Show. He also likes to spend his off time around town with friends enjoying things like the great outdoors, wine tastings, and the exceptional cuisine the area has to offer.
You can contact Gabe via email at gabeross@wect.com Or connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast begins amid a continued warming trend across the Cape Fear Region and 80s in the not-too-distant future...
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
After a cold first morning of spring, your First Alert Forecast features a gradual but ultimately big warmup.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:46 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
More chilly weather is coming, but first-- a warmup and a rain chance.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:57 PM EDT
|By Gannon Medwick, Claire Fry, Eric Davis and Gabe Ross
Freezing temperatures remain probable here in the early goings of the growing season. Your First Alert Weather Team continues a First Alert Action Day into Wednesday, March 15.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 2:30 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Rain is needed at this point, and your First Alert Forecast carries a couple of opportunities.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Expect toasty temperatures Tuesday. Then: some big changes.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:52 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
One last record high before February ends?
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:42 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Yet another strong workweek warmup is on the way.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:29 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Southwesterly breezes will develop, gust over 15 mph in some cases, and help elevate temperatures in all cases.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 12:33 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Following a broken line of storms, temperatures tumble briefly...
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 2:30 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
A beautiful day to spend with the beauty in your life...
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 12:38 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Low rain chances will allow for toasty temperatures Thursday, but a big, rainy cooldown is coming soon.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:26 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Temperatures will reach for the 60s and even 70s.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:30 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Bundle up for some cold weather as rain moves out of the region...
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:16 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast opens February with more gray skies as a front loiters near the Cape Fear Region.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:45 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Dry conditions with chilly afternoon highs Saturday will give way to a wet Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:36 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast opens with a pair of mild midweek days. In the longer range, cooler and wetter changes are coming.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:52 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Weather Team is tracking the return of 60s and 70s and the chance for a few raindrops.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:44 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast opens with a gradual drop in humidity and cloud cover. Soon, and for the first time in 2023, temperatures will drop back to more typical winter levels.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 12:32 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Ahead of a seasonably cool and likely uneventful weather weekend, an approaching and passing cold front will bring some unsettled elements to your First Alert Forecast for Wednesday and Wednesday night.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 12:34 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Widespread 70s could challenge records, but just for a limited time.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 2:13 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Mild & balmy conditions start the week, but more unsettled weather is in sight...
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:32 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
As a showery cold front approaches the Cape Fear Region, balmy southerly breezes fuel your First Alert Forecast for Thursday. They will not last...
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 1:43 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
A speedy frontal system drives your First Alert Forecast for the Cape Fear Region.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 2:13 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
A brief spike in temperatures and rain chances will dot the midweek forecast...
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 12:35 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Light rain chances will accompany this next temperature transition.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 8:11 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Temperatures are set to fly even higher than Tuesday, but only for a couple of days.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:08 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
A string of 70s is probable for part of this week.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 2:13 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Longer-lasting chill may develop by mid-month.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 2:18 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast features holiday weekend rain chances and plenty of dry time, too.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 2:11 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast features holiday weekend rain chances and plenty of dry time, too.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:32 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
The subtropical jet stream will bring some holiday week rain chances but, overall, there should be a lot of dry time.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 2:04 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
For most of the Cape Fear Region, the 2022 growing season will end amid freezing temperatures Thursday night.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 9:13 AM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Blustery and unsettled conditions are likely for the remainder of this week, especially as a rainy storm named Nicole chugs into the Carolinas through Friday.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 5:56 PM EST
|By Gabe Ross
Yet another tropical or subtropical system is likely here in November, and this one is likely to bring impacts to the Cape Fear Region.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast opens with a pleasant autumn Wednesday. Temperatures are set to turn up once again.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
October will close and November will open with rain chances, but these chances will not be 100% and there will be lots of dry time.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:44 AM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Temperatures will extend for the 70s once again and, perhaps, the 80s briefly.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 12:48 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Rain chances will generally keep a low profile on the leadup to the 31st, and temperatures will get interesting at times.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:54 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Most of the Cape Fear Region has had no measurable rain since Hurricane Ian made its close passage on September 30, but that dry streak is likely to end this week.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 12:48 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
A warmer Friday will be followed by a cooler weekend.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 8:03 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Forecast opens with a gradual brightening and warming trend with 70s and even 80s in-reach before too long.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 6:07 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Dryness will be consistent but temperatures ought to vary a bit - from 40s to 80s - this week.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Your First Alert Weather Team is tracking another cool-down through midweek and, all the while, keeping an important eye on the tropics.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
The first full day of fall features classically cool & crisp temperatures
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 10:39 AM EDT
|By WECT Staff and Gabe Ross
The stage show begins at 8 p.m. Contestant registration opens three hours before show time.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 12:40 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
After an unsettled weather weekend, your First Alert Forecast features changes for the new work week.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 12:29 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
As sticky summer air lingers across the Cape Fear Region, daily shower and storm odds will open at medium Tuesday before trending lower for some of the days in longer term.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 10:54 AM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Statistically, September sees more Atlantic tropical cyclones than any other month and, true to form, storm activity appears ready to blossom across the ocean basin.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Gabe Ross
Mainly dry skies will help sponsor the toasty temperatures. The tropics will require some attention, too.
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