Renee Straker

Renee Straker is a writer at weather.com. Based out of Atlanta, she joined the team in early 2024. Hometown St. Michael, Barbados Educational Background B.A.... Read full biography

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Granada shaken by 3 more earthquakes days after 5.0 magnitude quake

Three earthquakes struck Granada, Spain on Tuesday, sending concrete falling onto cars and streets days after a 5.0 quake. At least three people suffered minor injuries, and the city temporarily closed the popular Alhambra complex to tourists.

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See it to believe it: Lala's landslides devastate Big Island towns

You have to see it to believe it: Hurricane Lala's flooding set off landslides that wiped out entire communities on Hawaii's Big Island. The storm never made landfall — yet more than 40 inches of rain and one confirmed death make Lala one of the most impactful storms on the Big Island in over 150 years.

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Wildfires, heat waves, hurricanes: Here are the weekend DIY projects that actually protect your home

A weekend of DIY prep can protect your home from three of summer's biggest weather threats.

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People trapped in collapsed mall after 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

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About Renee

Renee Straker is a writer at weather.com. Based out of Atlanta, she joined the team in early 2024.

Hometown

St. Michael, Barbados

Educational Background

B.A. Mass Media Arts, Concentration in Radio/TV/Film - Clark Atlanta University

What I Do

Editorial Writer

How I Got To The Weather Company

I’ve spent more than 20 years working in television news, most of that time as a writer and copy editor for daily news shows at CNN and HLN. During that time, I helped cover major weather events like hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. I love the process of learning something new every day and getting to share that knowledge with viewers.

What I Love About Working for The Weather Company

Working with a team of dedicated folks committed to sharing accurate information that can literally save lives.

Renee Straker

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Granada shaken by 3 more earthquakes days after 5.0 magnitude quake

See it to believe it: Lala's landslides devastate Big Island towns

Wildfires, heat waves, hurricanes: Here are the weekend DIY projects that actually protect your home

More From Renee Straker

Hurricane prep DIY: Simple fixes before the next storm

Lala leaves 1 dead, tens of thousands without power amid widespread damage in Hawaii

Rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning shoots up over Puerto Rico

Deadly derecho: 100-mph winds, tornadoes and floods hammer Midwest, killing 3

Rescuers race against the clock as thousands remain missing after deadly Colombia quake

Elmo and friends help kids face extreme weather in new 'Sesame Street' special

Utah to Texas: Ranchers' impossible choice when wildfires hit

Wildfire drives George Clooney’s family from French home

Wildfire forces George Clooney and family out of home in southeastern France

Northwest wildfires drop air quality, raise health risks in Oregon, Washington, Idaho

Flash floods hit Northeast, up to 6 inches still possible

People trapped in collapsed mall after 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

About Renee

Hometown

Educational Background

What I Do

How I Got To The Weather Company

What I Love About Working for The Weather Company

Favorite Weather Areas

Favorite Weather Condition

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Renee Straker

Featured

Granada shaken by 3 more earthquakes days after 5.0 magnitude quake

See it to believe it: Lala's landslides devastate Big Island towns

Wildfires, heat waves, hurricanes: Here are the weekend DIY projects that actually protect your home

More From Renee Straker

Hurricane prep DIY: Simple fixes before the next storm

Lala leaves 1 dead, tens of thousands without power amid widespread damage in Hawaii

Rare ‘gigantic jet’ lightning shoots up over Puerto Rico

Deadly derecho: 100-mph winds, tornadoes and floods hammer Midwest, killing 3

Rescuers race against the clock as thousands remain missing after deadly Colombia quake

Elmo and friends help kids face extreme weather in new 'Sesame Street' special

Utah to Texas: Ranchers' impossible choice when wildfires hit

Wildfire drives George Clooney’s family from French home

Wildfire forces George Clooney and family out of home in southeastern France

​Northwest wildfires drop air quality, raise health risks in Oregon, Washington, Idaho

Flash floods hit Northeast, up to 6 inches still possible

People trapped in collapsed mall after 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Japan

About Renee

Hometown

Educational Background

What I Do

How I Got To The Weather Company

What I Love About Working for The Weather Company

Favorite Weather Areas

Favorite Weather Condition

Favorite Book

Favorite Movie

Northwest wildfires drop air quality, raise health risks in Oregon, Washington, Idaho