A native of East Tennessee, Austin uprooted and traveled to North Carolina to pursue a career in meteorology. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology with a concentration in Oceanography from North Carolina State University.
Austin began his forecasting career with two other North Carolina college newscasts, Phoenix14News at Elon University and Carolina Week at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He continued to mold his career by interning at stations in Knoxville, TN and Hazard, KY.
He is also a member of the American Meteorological Society. Austin finds himself in Lawton today ready to tackle the challenge of the constantly changing weather across Texoma. As an active storm spotter in the Knoxville area, he looks forward to tracking and chasing severe weather across the region.
Austin is an avid musician and a huge fan of all sports. As a member of the Wolfpack, he keeps close tabs on NC State athletics and also roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Hurricanes.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:52:23 GMT
Lawton, Okla._Two residents here in Lawton along with firefighters got their dose of heat after a home suddenly caught fire. It happened just before 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening on NW Liberty and 34th St. While
Two residents here in Lawton along with firefighters got their dose of heat after a home suddenly caught fire.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:37:42 GMT
NASA scientists have recorded a powerful explosion on the moon. A meteoroid struck the moon's surface at speeds of 56-thousand-miles-an-hour back on March 17th, but they just released this information
NASA scientists have recorded a powerful explosion on the moon. A meteoroid struck the moon's surface at speeds of 56-thousand-miles-an-hour back on March 17th, but they just released this information
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:42:26 GMT
GRANBURY, Texas_Emotions were high Saturday as residents of a North Texas town waited to return to their homes for the first time after being ravaged by a tornado. Hundreds lined up on Saturday at a Granbury
GRANBURY, Texas_Emotions were high Saturday as residents of a North Texas town waited to return to their homes for the first time after being ravaged by a tornado. Hundreds lined up on Saturday at a Granbury
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:37 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:37:38 GMT
NORMAN, Okla_Students always talk about making the grade, but one OU student took that a little too literally. Authorities have charged 24 year old Roja Hamad, a University of Oklahoma student, with 5
NORMAN, Okla_Students always talk about making the grade, but one OU student took that a little too literally. Authorities have charged 24 year old Roja Hamad, a University of Oklahoma student, with 5
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:51 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:51:41 GMT
United States Senator Jim Inhofe and hundreds of other Republicans descended upon Stephens County for their 9th Annual GOP Fish Fry. The fish fry is the largest single gathering of Republicans outside
United States Senator Jim Inhofe and hundreds of other Republicans descended upon Stephens County for their 9th Annual GOP Fish Fry. The fish fry is the largest single gathering of Republicans outside of the Oklahoma Republican Convention. Those in attendance said they can enjoy a tasty plate of fried fish while discussing issues both Oklahoma and the nation are facing.
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