David Chandley
David Chandley is your FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist.
After tracking Georgia’s weather for more than 35 years, David chased his dream to be a chief meteorologist and joined the FOX 5 Storm Team in January 2015. You can depend on David every weeknight on FOX 5 News at 5, 6, 10 & 11pm, as well as during any severe weather events.
David is an AMS certified meteorologist. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in broadcast journalism and also completed the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University. David holds the CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) designation from the American Meteorological Society. This is the highest mark of distinction and recognition available in broadcast meteorology
David's broadcast career has taken him all over Georgia, with stops in Albany, Macon, Columbus and a 25+ year stay at WSB in Atlanta. He has been honored with numerous awards, including 11 Southeast Emmy Awards and countless nominations. David has also received the Associated Press Best Weather Reporting Award 13 times.
David and his wife Lynn live in Brookhaven. They have two daughters, Lauren Reidy and Leah, son-in-law Kyle, two beautiful granddaughters, Eleanor & Piper and two dogs, Pippa and Jack. He loves golf, walking and biking the Atlanta Beltline and working out. David is a DoorHolder at Passion City Church and has worked with numerous Atlanta organizations including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Gwinnett County Schools, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Atlanta Community Food Bank and Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.
While at UGA, David was a student trainer and member of the 1980 National Championship Football Team.
The latest from David Chandley
Weather alert: Heat Advisory issued for multiple counties in North Georgia
Areas around the metro will feel like 100 degrees on Tuesday, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Georgia braces for rising heat: Temperatures, humidity surge ahead of summer
Rising temperatures and humidity in Georgia are leading to heat indices between 98 and 104 degrees.
Father's Day weekend in North Georgia: Scattered storms and soggy forecast ahead
North Georgia is experiencing a wet pattern with scattered storms, especially in the afternoons, while mornings may be better for outdoor activities.
Severe storms possible across North Georgia Tuesday night
North Georgia residents should prepare for patchy morning fog and isolated storms early in the week, with severe weather possible late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Flood Watch for North Georgia: Rain moves into metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Residents of metro Atlanta and North Georgia should brace for significant rainfall this week.
Atlanta's Arctic air impact: Uncertainty looms over MLK weekend forecast
Residents across Georgia can expect a mix of rain, cold, and the possibility of snowflakes in the coming days as winter weather patterns continue to shift.
Atlanta and North Georgia dealing with icy, slushy roadways from winter storm
Winter weather gripped North Georgia on Friday, leaving behind snow, ice, and treacherous road conditions.
Atlanta Easter Sunday forecast: Will it be a sunny sunrise service this year?
Whether its the Stone Mountain Easter sunrise service or elsewhere across north Georgia, here's what to expect.
Atlanta weather: Windy and wet Tuesday
Storms will be moving through Georgia on Tuesday, bringing rainy and windy weather.
Atlanta weather: All warnings, watches have been cleared from north, central Georgia
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a huge storm system that's bringing strong to severe thunderstorms to Georgia on Tuesday.