Amelia Draper is a meteorologist with Storm Team4. Her forecasts can be seen during the midday and evening editions of News4 and on NBC Washington digital properties. She joined News4 in March 2013.
A native of Frederick, Maryland, Draper wanted to forecast the weather in Washington, D.C., since she started studying meteorology at Penn State University. In fact, she graduated from college early so she could start working.
Draper's first job was with CNET in State College, Pennsylvania. While forecasting weather there, she became very familiar with weather phenomena such as lake effect snow, which helped her land her next job as weekend meteorologist for WJET/WFXP in Erie, Pennsylvania. Erie recorded its second snowiest winter on record during Draper's first year there. From there, she joined the morning shift at WIVB-WNLO in Buffalo.
The opportunity to be closer to family and friends brought her back to the D.C. area as a member of Washington’s #1 weather team. She brought extensive experience covering snowy winters, spring storms and summer heat.
Fitness is a big part of Draper's life, from her high school job as a snowboard instructor at Whitetail Ski Resort to playing on field hockey and lacrosse teams to her current activities which include yoga, golf and running.
Draper lives in Montgomery County with her husband and son.
The Latest
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Storm Team4 afternoon forecast: Sept. 18, 2026
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper has your weekend weather and a look at the 10-day forecast.
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Midday Weather: Sept. 16, 2026
Storm Team4’s Amelia Draper is tracking some shower and storm chances for part of the weekend ahead.
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Storm Team4 afternoon forecast: Sept. 9, 2026
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper has your afternoon weather and a look at the 10-day forecast.
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Storm Team4 afternoon forecast: Sept. 8, 2026
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper has your afternoon weather and a look at the 10-day forecast.
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How carbon dioxide pollution depletes nutrients from food
You could eat the same meal someone ate decades ago but not get the same nutrient levels. A health researcher explains – and offers solutions.
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How carbon dioxide pollution depletes nutrients in food
Research shows excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere depletes nutrients in food. That means you could eat the exact same meal your grandparents ate decades ago but not get the same nutrient levels. As part of our Changing Climate series, Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper spoke with Dr. Sam Myers of Johns Hopkins University.
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Weather Alert: Flood watch in effect for DC area until Wednesday morning
Storm Team4 is tracking drier weather until rain returns in the forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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Storm Team4 afternoon forecast: July 28, 2026
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper is tracking storms Tuesday afternoon and evening and has a look at the 10-day forecast.
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Storm Team4 Forecast: Stormy weather to return after pleasant Monday in DC area
Storm Team4 is tracking quiet weather in the forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia until storm chances start on Tuesday.
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Storm Team4 afternoon forecast: July 16, 2026
Storm Team4 meteorologist Amelia Draper has the forecast for Thursday’s extreme heat and Code Orange air quality alert.
