As tornadoes struck, Steve Templeton kept broadcasting — even after evacuating his studio

27/03/2025 49 min
As tornadoes struck, Steve Templeton kept broadcasting — even after evacuating his studio

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Episode Synopsis

When severe storms tore through the St. Louis area on March 14, local meteorologists played a critical role in keeping residents safe. KMOV First Alert 4 Chief Meteorologist Steve Templeton was on-air for hours, tracking tornadoes and delivering life-saving updates — even as one storm forced him to move to a safer studio. Templeton recounts that intense night, the challenges of broadcasting during extreme weather, and answers listener questions.

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