Riley Winch is a Weekend Meteorologist at Action News 5. With a background in covering severe weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes in Florida, he focuses on climate change, environmental issues, and regional weather impacts. Riley's work has been featured in ABC Network News, WTXL ABC 27, Action News 5, and NewsBreak.
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Riley Winch's coverage mainly focuses on local weather events, particularly severe or unusual weather patterns. Given the emphasis on announcements and seasonal changes, Riley would likely be interested in pitches related to upcoming extreme weather conditions, community initiatives for disaster preparedness such as recycling food waste, and investments in infrastructure to mitigate severe weather impacts.
As Riley’s focus is largely local and regional (United States, Florida, Tallahassee), relevant sources should have expertise or direct involvement with the specific issues around these areas. For those pitching stories related to extreme weather or environmental initiatives in other locations, it may help to draw parallels between those situations and what’s happening locally.
Given that a significant portion of Riley's coverage revolves around tragedy-related topics like severe storms and their impact on communities, pitches should aim at providing useful information for people affected by adverse weather conditions or offering insights into how communities can better prepare for such events.
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Skies remain clear to start the workweek as highs reach the middle 70s Monday afternoon
Low humidity comes with cool starts and warm afternoons throughout the week as dry weather increases drought concern
Clear skies and low humidity make for a great day to get outdoors as comfortable weather returns this afternoon
By: Riley Winch
The first snap of cooler weather resulted in tire pressure lights popping up on dashboards over the weekend
Clear skies with low humidity remains in place over the next few days as drought conditions worsen
By: Riley Winch
A very dry October has continued after August - September 2026 recorded the driest 2-month stretch in Memphis of the 21st Century so far.
Highs peak near 80 degrees once again as very dry weather persists throughout the area
By: Riley Winch
Filtered afternoon sunshine keeps highs in the 70s Sunday with rain chances remaining low throughout the workweek
By: Riley Winch
Above average temperatures persist to end October 2026, but an increase in cloud cover for Halloween brings an increase in rain chances as we turn the calendar to November.
By: Riley Winch
Dry conditions persist overnight as mostly cloudy skies materialize for the morning commute to work
