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.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:58 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:58:49 GMT
SNYDER, Okla_Another wheat field fire in Kiowa County for the third straight day. Volunteer fire crews were called to the scene about five miles southwest of Snyder a little after 10 this morning. Luckily,
Another wheat field fire in Kiowa County for the third straight day.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:45:39 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_A check on a registered sex offender in Lawton led to the arrests of three people on drug charges today, it happened just after 1 p.m. at a home near 7th and Dearborn. Lawton police said they
A check on a registered sex offender in Lawton led to the arrests of three people on drug charges today, it happened just after 1 p.m. at a home near 7th and Dearborn.
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:02 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:02:05 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY –The House of Representatives voted recently to significantly reduce the backlog of bridges needing repair or replacement in Oklahoma. "Road and bridge funding is not only a safety issue,
The House of Representatives voted recently to significantly reduce the backlog of bridges needing repair or replacement in Oklahoma.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:44:09 GMT
LAWTON, Okla_The City of Lawton has removed advisory notices for area lakes because of hazardous levels of blue-green algae.In a memo, city officials said, because of recent changes in laws, tests which
The City of Lawton has removed advisory notices for area lakes because of hazardous levels of blue-green algae.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:26:54 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY_The Oklahoma House failed to pass a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund the state government The vote on the bill was split down the middle 47-47, falling short of the 51 votes
The Oklahoma house has narrowly approved a $6.8 billion general appropriations bill to fund state government, avoiding the need to return for a special session.
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