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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Can large amouts of snow create deep holes or ravines where people can fall through?

Asked by Raf about 9 years ago

Not quite sure I understand the question. Certainly the weight of a large amount of snow can cause problems, as can the runoff as the snow melts.

1Why is air important for all living things?




2.How did you become interested in the weather?




3.How can we help bring back the ozone layer?




4. How long have you been a meteorologist?




5. How does a weather radar work?




6. What cause

Asked by Kendall about 9 years ago

Wow, lots of questions. 1. For animals, air has oxygen, which we need to breathe. 2. Have always been fascinated by the sky and clouds. 3. Not an expert here but I believe that the ozone layer needs to self-heal. 4. About 25 years. 5. Radar shoots a pulse of microwave energy then listens for some of the energy to be reflected back by precipitation. Thanks!

How many people typically work in the weather room of tv station? What are there jobs? For example I'm sure they all don't stare at temperature gauges. Is there much of a difference between big city and tiny town stations, other than money--accuracy?

Asked by Curious weather man over 9 years ago

Most stations have a minimum of 3 weather folks to cover the entire week, morning, evening and weekends. The larger the city and the greater number of newscasts allows for more staff. Few stations have more than 6 people. A few large cities have a some off-air positions that are producers who manage the TV graphics and other functions.

If average barometric pressure at 10,000 feet is about 20.6 inches, why Is reported pressure today in Breckenridge CO 30.4 inches?

Asked by Bill about 9 years ago

I would question that average as an error or typo. Standard pressure is 29.92.

What I am asking is that, with your experience in meteorology, would it be possible to have 3 days of darkness in the Middle East, like 24 hours of darkness for 3 days

Asked by Kyle over 9 years ago

Nope. Can't see how that would happen.

What do you do?? On tv how do you know what is going to happen??? Can I have an answer today 10/28/15 or tomorrow 10/29/15???

Thanks!!!!

Asked by Need Help almost 10 years ago

Won't have time to answer on your timeframe. You might try some web searches like, "what does a television meteorologist do?". Good luck!

What is the range of temperature when an average temperature is given? eg. a stated average low of 40 degrees, what is the average range of actual low temperature 10 degrees? etc...

Asked by johnemmerich almost 10 years ago

Interesting question. There is no range of temperatures. The average low for a given day is figured using the temperature on a given date using the historical record, usually between 20 and 100 years depending on the availability of the data.