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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We are vacationing in Cancun starting October 29th to November 3rd we would like to know how the weather will be. If there will be any hurricanes, rain or approximate weather. Thank You

Asked by Oney P almost 7 years ago

Hello. I'm in Texas and generally don't forecast for Cancun. You might try weatherbug.com. Have a great trip!

Purely out of curiosity do you read other people’s q&as or even ask questions?

Asked by Ozark was over 6 years ago

Very interesting question. From time to time I do look at the most recent few posts and look at a few answers. Oddly don’t think I’ve ever posted a question! Probably should change that. Thanks, Ozark!

Can there be a 101% or higher percent of precip? Can you have a -1% or lower?

Asked by DSDL:fj over 7 years ago

Interesting question. Nope. The "probability of precipitation" or POP can be considered the odds of precipitation. A 10% chance means that in similar situations to the predicted ones it rained 1 in 10 times. 90% means it rained 9 times out of 10 in similar situations. Thanks!

Can hail really fall in the shape of hearts?

Asked by Rar over 7 years ago

Sure. Any odd shaped stone is likely an amalgamation of a bunch of smaller stones that have partially melted in the storm and then frozen together again. So I guess in theory you could get just about any shape! Thanks.

I had a meteorologist say a term in a deposition and I am having trouble finding the term. He was talking about a dry pocket of air, or dry socket, or a dry "pron." I heard "pron," but I cannot find the term. Can you please help?

Asked by Ginger almost 7 years ago

Hi, Ginger. I’m unfamiliar with “pron”. We’re taught to think of air in parcels sometimes because it helps to visualize the atmosphere and how it will react to influences. Like a hot air balloon will rise as long as the inside air is warmer than the surrounding air. So a parcel of dry air can have specific effects, as can a parcel of moist air. If you’re still curious you could contact your local NWS office and weather.gov. The person you listened to was likely a forensic meteorologist, you could do a web search. Thanks!

Should you take shelter during a sever thunderstorm warring.

Asked by Ryan over 7 years ago

Great question. The answer is somewhat personal choice. A severe thunderstorm is defined by 1 inch hail and/or winds of 58 mph or greater. Those things can certainly break windows and cause damage. Absolutely be inside. We try our best to provide substantive warnings and information but if you ever feel threatened by the weather by all means don’t wait for us and take cover!

I live in CO, but I have also spent a lot of time in California (Livermore), and Kansas City.
In the summer, night-time temps always seems to drop nicely (into the 60's) in CO and CA, but they stay unpleasantly high in the MidWest.
Please explain.

Asked by nofe2o3 about 7 years ago

Interesting question with a possible complicated answer. The easiest data point to look at is probably dewpoint, which is the amount of water vapor in the air. Obviously it is cooler at night because there is no incoming sunlight. Overnight the heat from the day radiates out to space and the air cools. The temperature will never fall below the dewpoint and when that number is reached the air is considered saturated. So the dewpoints are likely higher in Kansas as opposed to Colorado. Moisture travels northward from the Gulf easier across the plains as opposed to the higher elevations in the mountains. So check the dewpoint. Thanks!