Meteorologist Eric Burris handles the weather for WPBF on weekend mornings.

Eric joined the WPBF News 25 Weather First Team in March of 2006. It was just a short drive from his hometown of Orlando, where he was the Weather Producer for WFTV since 2001.

As a small child, Eric was petrified of the afternoon storms that Florida is well known for. He would run and hide.

"I still remember the weatherman coming on TV and talking about the storms. I knew if he said it would be ok, then it would be." That's the whole reason Eric wanted to be a weatherman: to help people be safe when the skies darken.

Eric's greatest television achievement to date was covering Hurricane Charley in Orlando, when it took a turn for the worse. "I'm living my dream, and enjoying the heck out of it!"

Eric received his education from Mississippi State University. In his free time, Eric loves taking care of his salt water fish. He also has a very strong musical background, and loves helping out with marching bands, and cheering on his younger brother Jason, who is a member of the Boston Crusaders Drum And Bugle Corps.

To send Eric an e-mail, drop a line to eburris@hearst.com