Ron Young - Class of 65

How can you put a face on weather? That’s a mighty deep question, but I can tell you that, as a child growing up in this area, the weather certainly put a face on me…the face of fear! I was a kid afraid of storms. I used to wake my parents at night during a storm and make each one man a window and watch for tornadoes. I vowed that I would learn all I could about storms and overcome my fear. I’m happy to report that I have learned a lot about weather. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas and my Broadcast Meteorology credentials from Mississippi State University . Years of impassioned work as a TV meteorologist also honed my skills and knowledge of every weather situation- and in this area, there are many! My fear of storms has been replaced with a respect for the many faces of weather.  My experience as a meteorologist and a journalist has brought a new dimension to my work at News 12.  Along with my StormTracker 12 weather reports on News 12 This Morning, I will also anchor the news during the morning newscasts.

I have been fortunate to be a meteorologist in the Arklatex for more than twenty years. A few years ago, circumstances led me to work with a non-profit agency, Easter Seals. At that time, I thought I was ready to embrace a change. Though I developed a passion for fund raising, I found that my passion for weather was still strong. I had smile a mile wide when KSLA called with an offer to come back to TV weather. It didn’t take long for me to say yes to a TV powerhouse that has such a stellar reputation. I remain a volunteer and staunch supporter of Easter Seals and am looking forward to serving the many loyal viewers I have had over the decades.

When you see the faces of the weather team at KSLA, you can rest assured that our passion is a common one- to keep you safe and informed, no matter what face the weather bears.