Brad Spakowitz
Severe Weather Specialist
He has more than 40 years of experience forecasting Wisconsin weather. His work as a Broadcast Meteorologist has earned him a SEAL OF APPROVAL from the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is a member of the National Weather Association (NWA).
In the summer of 2021, Brad went into semi-retirement. He'll continue working with the First Alert Weather team during severe weather and sharing his love of science with us during "3 Brilliant Minutes" weekdays on Action 2 News at 4:30.
“The best part of Northeast Wisconsin is the people,” Brad says. “They’re friendly and kind, and that’s what makes the area a great place to live.”
Brad’s interests include health and fitness, motorcycling, astronomy, and the outdoors. He is also the author of “Wisconsin Weather: What You Need to Know.”
New research is developing a blood test to determine the health of 11 major organs, using artificial intelligence.
Conventional kidney health tests typically don’t show any problems until kidneys have lost 50% of their function.
More than three-quarters of Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen -- by far the most of any planet in our solar system. But why?
Brad looks at how the USDA's Plant Hardiness Zone Map has changed over the years.
Scientists have a better understanding of why some people get headaches from red wine.
It's not even Thanksgiving, and Brad is already serving leftovers.
Fun things to find in the pre-dawn and night skies this weekend and during Thanksgiving week.
A new company sets out to build a fleet of really, really huge airships -- not to replace airplanes but for something else.
Here are a few quick space updates in this segment of 3 Brilliant Minutes.
An invasive species has seen explosive growth in several U.S. states. They recently killed 3 cows -- and not by disease.
And with more missions to space, the space junk problem is only going to get worse.
Cartilage doesn't typically heal or repair itself. And your body has a lot of it.
You often hear about invasive species moving in and threatening the ecosystem. But what happens when a native species is the bad guy?
A study found people who exercised regularly had fewer complications after surgery
As cold and flu season unfolds for humans, so does the deadly avian flu season.
Brad Spakowitz reveals the secret of a super-powered disinfectant.
One night. One building. One thousand birds dead.
Today’s 3 Brilliant Minutes comes to you in two parts: One for the science nerds (like Brad) and one for the math nerds (also Brad).
Last week we set 3 new hot-weather records. 2023 may be the hottest year on record. Brad Spakowitz asked, "Why?" Here are the answers.
Doctor Brad Spakowitz is in the house with a healthy 3 BRILLIANT MINUTES
Earth's mightiest heroes come in a tiny, slimy form.
Florida researchers invent a drug that tricks the body into thinking you're exercising and you need energy from your fat reserves.
Reduce, reuse, and revisit with Brad.
Your First Alert Forecast from the First Alert Weather Team...
Lights in the sky, a new light on the moon, and shedding new light on asteroids.
A study of more than 18,000 adults found those using the internet regularly had half the risk of dementia compared to non-regular usage
Coffee grounds can be composted, but mostly they end up in landfills instead. Fortunately, some coffee achievers put in some long nights on this problem.
30 household cleaners and air fresheners, some labeled green, contained hundreds of harmful and toxic chemicals.
Researchers identified the specific neurons in the brain that tell us to eat.
It would grow edible plants and collect fresh water for a growing global population using just seawater and sunlight.
Comet Nishimura has only been visible through a telescope so far but is expected to brighten quickly as it nears both the Earth and sun.
Perseverance carried an experiment to convert the Martian atmosphere to oxygen. Brad tells us the results.
In 3 BRILLIANT MINUTES, you’re going to see how your pets see the world.
Researchers say the discovery raises concerns of an epidemic, or even another pandemic, in the making.
The CDC says 12% of Americans are responsible for 50% of the beef consumption in the U.S. That's like having 25 people at a picnic and 3 eat half your burgers.
A perfect night for stargazing and enjoying the super blue moon
Wake up for 3 BRILLIANT MINUTES -- and that dreamy Brad Spakowitz -- to get a better day’s and night’s sleep.
A study finds the majority of drinking straws, including nearly all paper straws tested, are toxic waste.
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: How a simple, old-school method can help achieve food security in the world
Brad Spakowitz brings it all into FOCUS and gives further INSIGHT on the findings.
The latest news from the beaches of Mars and what might be the first movie of a full Mars helicopter flight.
Penn State researchers invent Lionglass, better for the planet, but it's greatest strength is its... well, strength.
Researchers find a way to use stem cells to fix teeth and maybe make new ones!
A look back at the biggest annual meteor shower and a deeper look at that favorite summer treat.
Everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower.
No food or sleep necessary to survive 46,000 years - just some low temps
