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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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 over 10 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!

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 over 9 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!!

Is there such a thing as a 'bubble' or 'dome' in certain areas that seem to avoid the majority of certain weather? I live in Fleming Island, Florida, and as long as I can remember, thunderstorms tend to hit around us, but not on us as often. Why?

Asked by Debi almost 9 years ago

Hi, Debi-Not a "dome" really. Patterns can be influenced by the landscape. I would guess your area might be influenced by the sea breeze and the shape of the coastline. Thanks!

Don't some meteorologists use touch screen lcd screens instead of the old fashioned green screens?

Asked by Ron about 9 years ago

Yes, Ron. Not my favorite presentation since it washes out and minimizes the data, but producers and managers get bored easily sometimes.

Hi, I live in Kentucky. Yesterday after a rain, the entire sky, literally everything turned yellow for about 1/2 hour. Hard to take a picture with because camera fixed it but otherwise to the eye, it was all yellow. Why??

Asked by Vicky almost 9 years ago

Sounds cool, Vicki! Best guess is there was a fair amount of moisture lingering in the air after the rain ended which was scattering most of the light except for the yellow spectrum. Bet is was pretty!

Can you please tell me why it is always hot
in Miami Florida & most everywhere else it's cold ?

Asked by Patricia over 9 years ago

Great question, Patricia. Miami is one of the southern most place in the US, making it one of the farthest places from the source region of cold air. Also, it is basically surrounded by water on three sides. With the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico so close there is more moisture in the air and moist air does not cool as much.

With all the digital tech today, just a head shot would be enough and it could be placed in an uninteresting place on the screen, couldn't it? Pointers could be electronic too.

Asked by daveb about 10 years ago

With digital anything can happen!