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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I live in southern Missouri on a south facing ridge and have lived here since 2006. It seems that this year, beginning in February and continuing thru today(4/10/16) the strong winds have been relentless Why is that? Thank you.

Asked by Anne over 8 years ago

The general storm pattern favors that this year, Anne. Air flows clockwise and toward the center of a low pressures area, so storms to your west, which some have been, produce a south wind.

How do you think this winter is going to turn out for the Northeast this season?

Asked by Gabrielle Enos almost 10 years ago

Honestly, Gabrielle, I'm not a huge fan of seasonal outlooks. That said, here is a great resource from the good folks at the Climate Prediction Center: http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ Thanks!

How do I find out what the season is for getting Vitamin-D from time in the sun? Obviously the summer isn't a problem but when does it become pointless in the Fall due to the angle of the sunlight?

Asked by Jay about 9 years ago

Interesting question, Jay. I'm afraid that is out of my area of expertise. Might be a question for someone in the medical field.

Hi, I was wondering what your major was in college. My college offers geology as a major; would that work in order to become a meteorologist? Thank you!

Asked by Courtnee about 10 years ago

Hi, Courtnee!  I first studied Radio-TV-Film at Texas Christian University, then Broadcast Meteorology at Mississippi State.  I think you might have some trouble getting into weather with a geology degree.  You might ask for some advice and a visit from a local television station and/or National Weather Service office (weather.gov).  Good luck!

There was a video two months or so ago on weather.com that showed temperatures in the southeast would be below normal this summer. Well that video was totally wrong because in NC weather.com says the average temperature in June is 84 degrees but it

Asked by Ricky over 9 years ago

Hi, Ricky. There isn't a great deal of skill on long range forecasts of that nature. That said, summer is still pretty young. Still time to verify and as of this writing, it looks cooler in the east heading into July. Thanks!

why does weather vary so much from year to year. The earth is in the same orbit and in the same place in the orbit from year to year, yet weather can be so different, what causes the drastic swings in temp, rain, storms etc?

Asked by DW over 9 years ago

Interesting question. The weather (and climate) system is largely driven by uneven heating of the earth and has never really been in balance, so swings in patterns have always gone on and there is no real "normal". Also, things that don't happen regularly will affect the weather pattern, even a volcano eruption can limit incoming solar radiation over large areas.

When I grew up I feel like TV weathermen were usually older men, but now I'm seeing a lot of attractive young people (both men and women!) - is that a trend in the industry?

Asked by Eric over 9 years ago

I would say yes, Eric. Which is a little unnerving since I'm a broken down old man!