March 2008 Interview with Patty Souza

Patty Souza has been the Chief Meteorologist at News10 for three years already forecasting the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. newscast. Souza took over Elissa Lynn's position after she left to work for the state in 2006. Prior to joining News10, she was the morning/ afternoon Meteorologist at KCRA 3 since 2002. And prior from KCRA she came from Orlando, Florida. Patty also has a sister Tammie Souza, who is a Meteorologist for CBS in Tampa, Florida. Patty can be reached at psouza@news10.net

Hometown: Ramona, Calif. (Outside of San Diego)

Birthday: August (Leo)

1. If you weren't a Meteorologist, what would you be doing today?
I love forestry and nature. I am SURE I would be a ranger or environmental scientist studying something to do with the forest.

2. What is your favorite season time of year, and why?

My favorite season is FALL…I love camping, fishing and diving in the FALL season.

3. Whats one thing you like about your job?

I enjoy presenting my forecast and having fun while doing it.

4. What college did you attend/major?

I studied Broadcast Journalism at Northern Arizona University, and studies Meteorology at University of Memphis and Mississippi State University.

5. Whats an interesting/ unique fact most viewers don't know about you?

I am an avid DIVER, free diving, abalone diving, spear fishing, SCUBA diving.

6. What type of music do you like? Any favorites in particular?

I love spiritual music.

7. What types of shows do you like to watch on TV?

I like Bones, NCIS, Grys Anatomy, House and NFL football on TV. And most of what is on Discovery Channel!

8. What is your favorite type of food?

I LOVE SUSHI….all Japanese food actually. Beautiful culture and wonderful food.

9. What was your first job before getting into TV?

I worked at a landscaping business in high school .

10. If you could give any advice to someone who's interested in becoming a meteorologist, what would you say?

Make sure you love meteorology…otherwise, checkout hydrology, oceanography and earth science…all similar and tied into meteorology….but also fascinating fields to work in…