Weather Dudes At WFAA TV (Dallas)

[canegrl04]

are hyping a scenario of a big rainmaker coming to Texas by the weekend of the 7th . They keep saying a big low will get stuck over New Mexico and pull in Gulf moisture.Are these guys smoking something ?

[gboudx]

I don't usually watch that channel, but the NWS isn't even talking about something like that. The weather is so boring around here these days, as you probably know, that any hint of weather excitement is newsworthy.

[canegrl04]

The weather guy this morning sounded so excited.I think its more wishful thinking on their part which is totally irresponsible.I don't normally watch that channel either.They are the only ones hyping this scenario

[gboudx]

The 0z GFS today is showing some rain and colder temps by the 10th, but warm and dry for the 7th.

[TexasStooge]

Not as hyped up as AccuWeather. (j/k!)

[canegrl04]

Accuweather is even worse during hurricane season

[jasons2k]

3 words:

Watch Finfrock instead.

[jasons2k]

For those not from DFW who may wonder who he is:

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- North Texas' most
experienced meteorologist, David Finfrock, reaches a milestone, 30 years
forecasting North Texas weather.
Finfrock has seen the evolution of forecasting go from hand drawn maps to
3-D computer animation. Today's technology, such as StormTrack 5, a million
watt doppler radar, provides the most detailed look at approaching storms,
making forecasting more accurate and up-to-the-minute. NBC 5 continues to stay
at the forefront of technology and forecasting.
David was live on the air when a devastating tornado hit downtown Fort
Worth, May 2000. His knowledge and experience helped those in the path of the
twister. He was also on air in May 1995 when visitors to Mayfest and parts of
Fort Worth were pounded by hail the size of softballs. He understands the
extreme weather conditions North Texans face. Most recently, David and his
team were the only meteorologists to accurately forecast the winter storm on
December 7, 2005.
David and NBC 5 plan to continue their partnership for many years to come.
NBC 5 Vice-President of News, Susan Tully just announced Finfrock has signed a
six-year contract to remain Chief Meteorologist through 2012. "David's
experience and scientific training makes him one of the top television
meteorologists in the nation and, even more important to our audience, the
most qualified in all of North Texas. With David's new long-term agreement our
viewers know we have the commitment to remain their #1 source for weather,"
according to Tully.
Chief Meteorologist David Finfrock can be seen weekdays on NBC 5 at 5, 6
and 10 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday. David and his team of
meteorologist can been seen on the exclusive NBC 5 Weather Plus channel
available on digital channel 5.2, Comcast channel 227, Charter channel 105,
USDTV, and nbc5i.com reporting weather conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
The Dallas Press Club honored Finfrock with a Katie Award for Best
Weathercast in Texas. He was the Star Telegram's Viewers Choice Award for
Best Meteorologist. He was also a finalist for an Emmy and Katie Award for
the work that he did as a documentary host.
The legendary Harold Taft handpicked Finfrock to follow in his footsteps.
After the loss of Taft to cancer in 1991, David Finfrock took over as chief
meteorologist. He has led the NBC 5 weather team; a staff that is and always
has been trained meteorologists. It is a standard set by Harold Taft and one
that NBC 5 follows to this day.
Finfrock joined NBC 5/KXAS-TV, December 21, 1975 as a Meteorologist after
spending time as a field researcher on the Juneau Icefield Research Program in
Alaska. Finfrock actually began working for Harold Taft 30 years ago, December
1975, but didn't begin on air broadcast until January, 1976. He graduated
Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Meteorology and also completed some graduate work while at Texas A&M.