NBC meteorologist Jeriann Ritter reveals ALS diagnosis

Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter, who works for NBC affiliate WHO 13, revealed she's been tentatively diagnosed with bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

An NBC meteorologist is keeping her head up after receiving a life-altering diagnosis.

Jeriann Ritter, who works for the Des Moines, Iowa, affiliate WHO 13, revealed she's been tentatively diagnosed with bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in an interview that aired Tuesday, Feb. 24. She said doctors have told her there is no treatment nor cure if she has the neurodegenerative disease.

"I didn't forecast this storm hitting. It's raining right now, and I'm just trying to find the sunshine," said Ritter, who noted that doctors are still "trying to prove" her exact condition.

The meteorologist first discussed her health troubles publicly in a Jan. 12 social media post, telling viewers that she was having issues with her voice but that she was feeling good and receiving medical attention.

ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a nervous system disease that affects the brain and spinal cord and causes loss of muscle control, according to Mayo Clinic. The condition generally begins with muscle weakness that spreads and gets worse over time.