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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Have you ever had a situation similar or the same as rain in your back yard and none in the front?

Asked by If over 7 years ago

Yup! Not too crazy. The rain has to start and stop someplace, why not over your house?! Thanks!

Noticed a big difference in humidity and dew points between Michigan and Iceland when it is raining. Is it because of their winds? Thank you

Asked by Pamela almost 8 years ago

You could make that argument, Pamela. The amount of moisture in the air can be a function of the direction of the wind and a moisture source. Where I live, in Texas, for example, a southeast wind will bring moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and make it feel more humid. Thanks!

We tried measuring the amount of rain using many different sized containers. We brought our containers inside and measured the rain using a measuring cup and everyone collected a different amount of rain! Any tips for an accurate way to measure rain?

Asked by Mrs. Dumond's Class over 9 years ago

I think I would do a search for rain gauge and buy one. It needs to be calibrated for the opening and bucket size. Have fun!

Hello Kevin, im a in 4th grade ans i have to interview a meteorologist. can i email you the questions?

Asked by iroha warren over 8 years ago

You bet. kselle@kfdx.com

I live in the SF Bay area on the peninsula, where I have a lot of trouble with migraine headaches caused by changes in air pressure, especially in the fall. I'm moving inland to Sacramento. Any chance the barometer will be kinder to me there?

Asked by Judith almost 9 years ago

Great question, Judith. I must say I'm not really familiar with SF climatology. In general air pressure changes with the movement of weather systems so a short move might not have a big effect. But local topography could come into play. I'll suggest your local National Weather Service office would find your question interesting. Good luck! Contact info at the bottom. http://www.weather.gov/mtr/

What equipment is used to detect natural disasters and or phenomenon?

Asked by Lynn almost 10 years ago

For weather the primary tools are satellites, radar and computer forecast models that use weather balloon data and many types of other sensors.

On the East Coast, specifically the Allegheny mountains, are the prevailing winds necessarily from the west? Which is to ask: Is the leeward size of those mountains generally on the east, or rather on the west, as the Atlantic ocean is so close?

Asked by Mrs. Mills over 7 years ago

Hello, Mrs. Mills. Broadly speaking the leeward side of the Allegheny Mountains would be the eastern side, closer to the coast. At any given moment the windward side of anything is that facing the wind. In general terms the broad atmospheric flow is west to east across the United States. Here is a good definition on Wikipedia. Thanks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windward_and_leeward