William “Chip” Maxham

William “Chip” Maxham is an accomplished meteorologist with more than 20 years of experience tracking severe weather and communicating with audiences via television, radio, and digital and social media. Maxham holds a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in atmospheric science from Florida State University, where he focused his studies on tropical weather systems.

In 2018, FPREN partnered with South Carolina Public Radio and South Carolina ETV (SCETV) to launch the South Carolina Emergency Information Network (SCEIN). SCEIN focuses on building local public media brands by delivering timely safety information and emergency messaging to public radio and TV stations across the state.