Denis Phillips Talks With MJ In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Helene

We are so thankful to work with ABC action news chief meteorologist Dennis Phillips. It seems that with every storm season and with every storm that could be a threat…

Roxanne Wilder

Updated Sep 27, 2024 3:03 PM EDT

Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips Talks With MJ

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We are so thankful to work with ABC action news chief meteorologist Dennis Phillips. It seems that with every storm season and with every storm that could be a threat to the bay area, we rely on Denis as he reminds us not to panic. It seems in the past, that there have been times when other news coverage has sensationalized storms. Denis has been the voice of reason. As Hurricane Helene approached, Denis warned us of the storm surge. He explained that 5 to 8 foot storm surge could be devastating to our area.

Hurricane Helene made landfall around 11pm on September 26 in Taylor County. Almost the exact location as Idalia in 2023. We are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene now and the damage that the storm surge has caused to so many in the Tampa Bay community.

Meteorologist Denis Phillips Talks With MJ on the MJ Morning Show

MJ was determined to make it into the radio station this morning. He walked a mile from his home up Westshore. Then he caught a ride with a Tampa Police Department officer across the bridge to the station. It was treacherous trying to get into the station. Unless you had a big truck, you could flood out. MJ made it in. He was able to talk with Denis Phillips. Denis connects with the community regarding the storm and as he’s guided us up to the storm, through the storm, and now he offers his heartfelt condolences on the loss many are now dealing with.

Listen to the conversation with Denis below.

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Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.