If you are wondering what's going on with the weather in Texoma, the answer is, "the weather has changed." At least for KAUZ TV.

We have a new chief meteorologist and he is a specialist in severe weather coverage. If you watch television in Texoma, no doubt, you are aware that our weather "forecasting" staff and capabilities are changing.

Well, as of one week ago, the weather did change. No, it isn't the weather outside, it's the weather department within KAUZ Channel 6.

Last Thursday veteran meteorologist Ken Johnson joined our staff. And the first day he was on the air, he demonstrated his specialty.... Forecasting severe weather. A strong storm system blew through the viewing area and KAUZ was on top of it -- actually ahead of it.

Ken comes to Texoma from Jackson, Mississippi where he studied under one of the top meteorologists in the country for nine years. He's spent thousands of hours forecasting severe storms including Hurricane Katrina and we are very fortunate to have him forecasting in Texoma.

Last Thursday, Ken demonstrated his capabilities, as well as those of the only 250-thousand watt radar in this television market. We're speaking of the Doppler 6000. He also utilized our Live Vipirmax Six, our live Titan 6000 system as well as our True View Weather system.

Ken leads a staff of four degreed meteorologists, including Chip Maxham, Matt Posgai and our new meteorologist Jessie Thomas. That's right, KAUZ has four degreed meteorologists looking out for you and your family.

Yes, our weather has changed for the better here at KAUZ, not only in higher utilization of our equipment, but in highly trained personnel. It's all for one thing. The benefit and safety of you, our viewers!!! It's what you've come to expect from KAUZ.

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