TV Meteorologist

TV Meteorologist

Kevin Selle

Wichita Falls, TX

Male, 55

I've been a broadcast meteorologist on television since the early 1990's. Happy to answer any questions about the weather or local TV news. Yes, I often wear sneakers on set just out of view of the camera.

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Last Answer on December 24, 2019

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What does your weather man say on tv please i need help.

Asked by Morgan Danilowicz about 11 years ago

Not sure I understand your question. Morgan?

Hello, i asked about storm chasing a while ago. I'm 21 and just began at a community college. I'm from OK so OU is my #1 choice. But I'd like to know if there are any magazines i could subscribe to to stay on top of recent information ave topics

Asked by lj about 11 years ago

Hi.  First suggestion would be to look into the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.  Most of their material is more technical in nature.  For general audience material I would try Weatherwise Magazine.  Good luck!

Why do ALL the east coast weatherpeople stand on the west part of the screen hiding where the weather is coming from when the east part of the screen is ocean where the weather has left the populated land? Why stand in from of the "screen" at all?

Asked by daveb almost 11 years ago

Excellent questions.  Your point about "standing where the weather is coming from" is a good one and they should move to the other side of the screen when referencing approaching weather.  Having made a number of weather graphics in my day, the tendancy is to put your local area in the center of the screen.  On the east coast this would leave a large part of the right hand side of the maps showing ocean, not as visually appealing (this is a bigger issue since the introduction of widescreen digital TVs).

As far as standing on screen at all, it is to be able to directly point at specific features and to be able to make a greater connection with the audience by making "eye contact" with the viewer.  Thanks!

I am an aspiring Meteorologist. Would a Bachelors Degree in Physics along with an Atmospheric Sciences Certificate meet the education requirements? I am unable to attend a college with a Meteorology Major or Atmospheric Science Major.

Asked by Lauren over 10 years ago

Sounds like a great plan, Lauren.  If you are interested in broadcast there is a program at Mississippi State called the Broadcast Meteroology Program, you can take courses remotely, but the plan you outine sound excellent.  Internships are always helpful too.  Nothing like being directly in the "environment".  There should be a National Weather Service Office not too far from you, those folks are always happy to give advice. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/  Good luck, please keep us posted!

Can a tornado and a hurricane combine together?

Asked by Selern about 10 years ago

Hi, Selern. Nope, but thunderstorm cells within a hurricane can produce tornadoes. A tornado is a relatively small scale feature compared to a hurricane, usually less than a mile compared to hundreds of miles across. Thanks!

I have a picture of a rainbow. I think a weather expert could look at it and say fake, or real. Is there a place I could send the picture for your opinion?

Asked by Andy almost 10 years ago

Happy to take a look, Andy. I'm not a rainbow expert but you could post it on a social media page or Flickr and give me the link. Thanks!

I am looking to break into broadcast journalism. What are questions I should ask myself to know if this is the route I should go into or if isn't for me?

Asked by Tori about 10 years ago

Hi, Tori. Without question, do anything you can to get an internship at a local radio or television station. You will be able to decide very quickly if that is the path for you. Good luck!!