Audrey Puente
Audrey Puente is a Meteorologist/Feature Reporter for WNYW/ FOX 5.
Previously, she was Chief Weather Anchor for WWOR-TV/My9 providing forecasts for the station's "My9 News at Ten."
Puente joined My9 from WCBS-TV where she provided weather forecasts for "CBS 2 News This Morning" and "CBS 2 News at Noon." She also provided fill-in reports for the CBS national morning program "The Early Show."
Previously, she served as a meteorologist for WNBC-TV and delivered weekend reports for "Today in New York." Prior to this, Puente was the weekend meteorologist for WAPT-TV in Jackson, MS., where she appeared on the station's 5 PM and 10 PM newscasts.
Earlier, she served as the weekend weather anchor for WXVT-TV in Greenville, MS and the weekday weather anchor at WJCL-TV in Savannah, GA. Puente began her career as a production assistant for WNYW-TV in New York.
Puente is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the American Meteorological Society, and the National Weather Association.
Puente is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.S. in Speech Communications. She received her M.S. in Geosciences with an emphasis on meteorology from Mississippi State University.
She is a New York native who still resides in her hometown.
The latest from Audrey Puente
What this year's hurricane season says about the upcoming NYC winter
Hurricane season and winter – are the two connected? FOX 5 NY Meteorologist Audrey Puente is breaking down the science behind it all.
Rare 'snowliage' phenomenon explained as NYC fall nears peak foliage
Fall colors and the first snowflakes don't usually mix in New York City, but every once in a while, the two collide in a phenomenon called "snowliage." FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente explains.
Siberian snow could bring 'intense cold' to NYC this winter. Here's why
Winter weather this year in NYC could have an extra chill, and it's all because of snow in Siberia. FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente explains.
NYC extreme heat: When will temperatures begin to drop?
Temperatures are climbing into the 90s as the peak heat is expected to hit New York City tomorrow, but when will the city start to cool down?
NWS pauses language translation for its products ‘until further notice’
The National Weather Service will no longer be providing language translations for its products.
NYC's weather whiplash — Why temperatures are swinging so fast
Temperatures in the Tri-State area are swinging wildly — from barely 50 degrees to over 70 in just 24 hours. But why? Well, look to the jet stream.
Is NYC getting windier? Here's what's causing all the gusty weather
Have you noticed New York City has felt especially windy lately? You’re not imagining it.
2025 spring weather outlook for the NYC area
FOX 5 has the 2025 spring weather outlook, breaking down anticipated temperatures and precipitation. Plus, here's what experts say about this season's potential for storms, snow and even tornadoes:
Planet Parade 2025: How to see the rare celestial event this Friday
Skygazers have something to look forward to this Friday, as the seven other planets in our solar system will be visible, with a little help. Here's when and how to see the rare event.
Planet Parade 2025: How to watch all 7 planets align in the night sky
This Friday, all seven of the other planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky. This rare celestial event, often called a planetary alignment or "planet parade," will offer a stunning view of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune.