Sounds like the late Harold Taft of KXAS in Dallas-Fort Worth. He was an institution in that market for over 40 years, and had a sterling reputation, both personally and professionally. When the weather turned bad in the Metroplex, Channel 5’s ratings soared, because Mr. Taft knew his stuff and everyone trusted him.
Exactly right about Taft! He was the weather genius in the DFW area. His young protege David Finfrock has proven himself to a great replacement, and has been at Channel 5 for 40 years.
Channel 5’s new radar systems, installed a couple of years ago, along with their trucks that venture into the heavy storm areas, provide the best weather coverage in the entire North Central TX area.