Senior Meteorologist & Co-host of Talk of the Town
Lelan Statom is a Senior Meteorologist & Co-host of Talk of the Town at NewsChannel 5. He specializes in regional interest and world news, with a focus on climate change and environmental issues, as well as general assignment news across North America, EMEA, and MENA. Lelan's insights and expertise have been featured in various segments on NewsChannel 5.
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Lelan Statom's coverage heavily revolves around local weather, with an emphasis on providing daily forecasts and seasonal trends. Given this focus, Lelan would be most responsive to pitches related to local weather events, changes in climate patterns, or insights from meteorologists regarding specific weather phenomena.
Since Lelan's geographic focus is on Tennessee and Nashville, he might be interested in tailored pitches that address the unique weather patterns of this region. For example, focusing on how changing climate patterns are impacting the area or offering expert commentary from local meteorologists could be effective angles for pitching to him.
Additionally, given his coverage of topics like house & home and entertainment news, there may also be opportunities to pitch stories related to how weather impacts these areas within the local context.
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Area Showers Arrive, FINALLY! Few Thunderstorms are Possible Forecast: Today: Becoming Mo. Cloudy, Scattered Showers, Few Storms|High: 86|
Dry Weather Through Friday Forecast: Today: Sunny |High: 83| NE 5-10 Tonight: Clear |Low: 50| NE 5-10 Tomorrow: Sunny |High: 84| NE-5
Sunny Skies Today & Tomorrow, Tropical Rains This Weekend Forecast: Today: Sunny |High: 85| SW 5-10
By: Lelan Statom
Flood Watch Tonight until Sunday Morning High Wind Watch for Part of the Mid-State for Saturday Afternoon & Evening October 9, 2026 Friday's Forecast
Remnants of Isaias Will Pull Out of Tennessee This Morning Forecast:
By: Lelan Statom
Dropping Temperatures Today, Patchy Frost Sunday Morning Forecast: Today: Becoming Mo. Cloudy, 20% Shower Chance, Breezy|High: 60s then falling to the 50s |NW 10-15, Gusts: 25 mph
Mainly Sunny Skies All Week, No Rain in Sight Forecast: Today: Sunny |High: 73| S-5 Tonight: Mostly Clear, Few Clouds Late |Low: 45| N-5
Sunny Skies Continue Forecast: Today: Sunny|High: 77| NE 5-10 Tonight: Clear |Low: 46| NE-5 Tomorrow: Sunny |High: 78| N 5-10
The weather pattern we've seen this week will continue through the weekend. At the moment, we still don't have rain in our 7 day forecast.
More Dry Days Ahead Until Rain Chances This Weekend October 26, 2026 Monday's Forecast Forecast: Today: Mix of Sun & Clouds |High: 77|S then N-5
