Meteorologist Michael Konopka
Michael Konopka is the owner and chief meteorologist of MFK Weather Forecasting & Consulting. He attended Stony Brook University (SUNY) and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science in 2004. He has been a forensic meteorologist and has been analyzing past weather events since his first forensic case for Major League Soccer in 2005. Since then, he has analyzed hundreds of cases of past weather events, as well as forecasted for major athletic events all over the Northeast US.
Mike currently works as a high school Environmental & Earth Science teacher, and examines and analyzes case studies daily with his students. In addition, he serves as a consultant for weather related school closings in his school district. Mike has also designed curriculum and will implement an upper level Introduction to Atmospheric Science course for high school students. In the summers, he serves as the Chief Meteorologist for several different Ocean Rescue Patrols on the Jersey Shore, informing them of beach safety regarding severe thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and water spouts.
Mike stays up to date in the field of atmospheric science through maintaining his memberships to the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the National Weather Association (NWA). Mike is a highly energetic scientist that is driven by details. His reports are very thorough as he is committed to a high level of quality service.
