WAAY Chief Meteorologist Jeff Castle orders evacuation of studio, stays on air as tornado passes by
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Published 2024-05-09
All Comments (21)
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This is what leadership looks like. He's concerned with the people in his immediate reach, and continues to deliver information to the community outside the station, only thinking about his own personal safety last...and never missing a beat, as if he rehearsed this reaction that very morning. Amazing job
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He was so professional and calm through this. So impressive
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“Coverage You Can Count On” is so accurate, they will continue to deliver crucial weather information and warnings through a tornado. He stayed calm, repeating information several times so people knew clearly what was happening where and what to do about it without risking panic, all the while making the call to ensure the safety of his team at the broadcasting station. Professionalism at its finest.
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What a great example to set. No matter how important your job is, safety comes first.
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Was our CM here in north Louisiana for years. Jeff is good as it gets. You are lucky to have him.
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Professional. Good reporting. Glad to see local news meteorologist stepping it up.
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He gets about as nervous as a bag of Portland concrete. Very professional. Good job sir!
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Only thing worse than a tornado is a night tornado. Terrifying
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There's no way I would have been this calm.
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Good call Jeff ! Thanks for your professionalism during an emergency.
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Wow! If he gets shook ya sure can't see or hear it! What an absolutely professional job!! Mr. Castle, I'm impressed!
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His voice was so calming. Great job!
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Set a good example. A couple of years ago a tornado went right over the top of the National Storm Prediction Center in OK. All they could do was sound a second alarm & dive under their desks.
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man i was watching this live on Ryan Hall y’all. couldnt find any evidence to back up what i saw until here
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What a Professional, keeping his calm.
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Jeff Castle was the chief meteorologist in Shreveport at Channel 12, he is phenomenal in these situations. Y'all are lucky he landed in your area. 💗
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It’s interesting to me for a top notch “news anchor” the most coveted jobs would be in big markets like New York or LA or Chicago. For top tier television meteorologists, it’s Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, etc.
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We miss seeing you on KSLA. They’re lucky to have you in Alabama.
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i wanted the camera to pan to him and the crew, hiding under the tiniest school desks right off-screen. This kind of info can save lives in real time. Nicely done.
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We miss Jeff Castle here in Louisiana 😢
