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    Nurseries bring coral reefs back to life

    Story by Jennifer Gray, CNN; Video by Matthew Gannon, CNN
    With its sandy beaches and endless ocean vistas, Florida's natural beauty is famous. And the Sunshine State is just as beautiful below the surface of the water as it is above, thanks to the hundreds of square miles of coral reefs that span its shores.
  • Meteorologist Jennifer Gray covers the flooding in Denham Springs Louisiana.

    Covering a flood when it hits home

    By Jennifer Gray
    Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a Louisiana girl through and through. I grew up there, my family is there, I've worked in local television there and it's home. No matter which state I've lived in across the country, Louisiana is home. That's why covering the flooding in Louisiana was one of my hardest assignments yet for CNN.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07: Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm on July 7, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The monsoon storm dropped heavy rain and hail in parts of the valley causing street flooding and power outages. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

How to protect yourself from lightning

25 million lightning strikes occur every year in the US, according to the National Weather Service. CNN's Jennifer Gray shares tips on how to avoid being a victim.
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How are hurricanes named?

CNN's Jennifer Gray explains how each hurricane is named and the history behind the naming of hurricanes.
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What is a blue moon?

July 31st, 2015 marked a rare blue moon. CNN's Jennifer Gray explains the phenomenon, and why it only happens once in a blue moon.

What causes a tsunami?

CNN's Jennifer Gray explains the effects of tsunamis and what causes this oceanic phenomenon.
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What exactly is El Niño?

During El Niño years, more rain falls in the Southwestern and Southeastern United States, while the North experiences much drier and warmer weather.
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How tornadoes form

CNN meteorologist Jennifer Gray explains how tornadoes form and why they are one of the most dangerous weather phenomena on Earth.
A bicyclist passes through heavy frost in Nokomis parkway, south west Minneapolis, as temperatures in the area dipped below freezing overnight in Minnesota on January 29, 2019. - The polar vortex is here -- tens of millions of people in the US braced on January 29, 2019, for a deep arctic chill, which authorities say could be life-threatening. Sub-zero temperatures already blanketing parts of Canada were already sweeping across the US Midwest and towards the East Coast. (Photo by Kerem Yucel / AFP) (Photo credit should read KEREM YUCEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Parts of US see temperatures drop below freezing

About 212 million people, or 72% of the continental US population, will see temperatures drop below freezing over the next few days. Officials warned of almost instant frostbite as temperatures in the region plunged below zero.
A woman sunbathes at Malagueta beach in Malaga on July 5, 2015. In Spain started on July 1, 2015 a new heatwave which will last for at least nine days and extend to the rest of Europe. The heatwave, the second of the summer, will affect almost all of Spain from July 3.

What is a 'heat dome'?

The "heat dome" weather phenomenon can trigger record breaking temperatures. In Iran in 2015, a heat dome caused the heat index to hit 165 degrees.
A car is driven along the A670 in snow near the village of Diggle, east of Manchester in northern England on March 18, 2018, as the wintry weather makes a return to the country. The Met Office has weather warnings in place for the UK as some areas expect up to 25cm of snow to fall on Sunday. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF (Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images)

How to survive winter weather in your car

If you're stranded in your car in snowy conditions, having the right supplies could mean the difference between life and death. CNN's Jennifer Gray explains what you need to be prepared.

About 

  • Jennifer Gray is a meteorologist for CNN based in Atlanta at the network's global headquarters and has earned the AMS Seal of Approval from the American Meteorology Society.

    Gray covers everything from hurricanes, to earthquakes, to wildfires, keeping viewers informed from the CNN Weather Center using detailed graphics and explainers that capture the realities of catastrophic weather events. In 2018 she led viewers through Hurricanes Florence and Michael, as well as the devastating California wildfire season, one of the deadliest on record.

    In 2017 Gray reported on the impact of climate change on Tangier Island, Virginia, a community that could be uninhabitable in 20 years due to rising water levels and erosion. The report promoted a response from President Donald Trump who contacted the mayor of Tangier directly to discuss the threats facing the community.

    Prior to joining CNN, Gray was the weekend morning show meteorologist and a feature reporter for WTVJ, the NBC affiliate in Miami, where she covered severe weather in the field and helped produce specials that focused on hurricane preparedness and safety. She co-hosted and co-produced 'Florida Insider Fishing Report' for Sun Sports and 'Beyond The Reef' in conjunction with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, raising awareness of conservation issues facing the oceans and Florida's fisheries.

    Previously, Gray was a meteorologist for KTBS 3, the ABC affiliate in Shreveport, Louisiana; and KBTV 4, the NBC affiliate in Beaumont, Texas. During this time, she covered hurricanes, tornados, record heat waves, ice storms and flooding; and she reported from live events, including Super Bowl XLIV.

    Gray earned her bachelor's of science in geosciences, broadcast meteorology program from Mississippi State, and she earned her bachelor of arts in broadcast journalism from Northwestern State University in Louisiana.