Zooming in
Space City Editor and certified meteorologist Eric Berger said he started the site as a hobby in 2015. However, when Hurricane Harvey hit the city, it became much more than that.
Alongside Managing Editor Matt Lanza, Berger has transformed Space City Weather into much more, partnering with Reliant Energy as their sole sponsor in 2017, he said.
The company launched a free app in 2021, which has since been downloaded over 200,000 times, Berger said.
In their own words
For Berger, weather is more than just a business—it’s his passion project. Berger said as a runner, he is genuinely interested in the weather and wants to be a reliable resource in all of the noise on social media.
“I enjoy being a voice of reason in the midst of a storm,” Berger said. “We really lean into our 'no hype' brand at those times to help people understand what the real threats are to their homes and property, and explain what is not.”
What’s next?
To commemorate its anniversary, Space City Weather will host a Fall Day celebration at Midtown Park, located at 2811 Travis St., Houston, from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 25, featuring giveaways, 10th anniversary merchandise, costume contests and more, Berger said.
