![]() ![]() Keep an eye on the local trails, you may just catch me out for a run (or a walk) some afternoon. John Fuller is an American weather forecaster and weather personality working as the chief meteorologist at KTVI, Channel 2, and KPLR-TV, Channel 11 in St. She has years of experience forecasting in different parts of the country. When I’m not working, I enjoy being outdoors and trying to stay fit by hiking, running or just working outside in my yard. Meteorologist Linh Truong joined FOX 2 and KPLR 11 in September 2021 from KCRA in Sacramento, California. So, every year I make dozens of public appearances at local schools talking about weather, the importance of staying in school and serving your community!ĭespite my passion for weather, my most cherished blessing is my loving family who continue to support my “crazy weatherman” obligations and schedule every hour of every day! In 2013, while serving on the Storm Prediction Center backup team, I sent out the first real-world Tornado Watch ever issued by the United States Air Force! Finally, in 2019 I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and I hope to retire as a “Light Colonel” in 2023.Ĭommunity involvement is important to me. I’ve been honored as the United States Air Force Weather Officer of the Year for the Reserve Component two times. I'm Meteorologist & Extreme Weather Specialist Chris Higgins. During the summer of 2008 I deployed to the deserts of the Middle East in support of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chris Higgins on Fox 2, Maryland Heights, Missouri. In June 2003, I realized a long-time dream when I was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force Reserves. Louis meteorologist to receive the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation – passing a rigorous written test covering many aspects of atmospheric and natural sciences. In October 2002, I was honored to receive my first of eight Emmy awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science for weather forecasting and reporting. ![]() Now you can wake up with my forecasts Monday-Friday on Fox 2 News in the Morning! Louis and FOX 2 as the weekend meteorologist and then moved to the lead forecaster for Fox 2 News at 11pm (Monday-Friday) in 2014. After my graduation from SLU in 1992, I moved into the heart of “Tornado Alley,” Joplin, Missouri, where I spent two exciting years as Chief Meteorologist at KODE-TV. My career in television began here at FOX 2 as an intern in 1990. Then, in 1992, received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from St. I graduated from De Smet Jesuit High School in 1988. I’ll never forget the bitter cold winters of the late ’70s, the “ Blizzard of ’82”, the “Drought of ’88” or the “Great Flood of ’93”, nor the “New Year’s Eve Tornado,” nor the “ Good Friday Tornado.” I’ve been here for them all! Louis area, I have a lifetime of experience with our wild weather. Hi! I am FOX 2 News Meteorologist, Chris Higgins. ![]()
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