Next week, TV news in Tri-Cities will lose a long-familiar face when Chief Meteorologist Monty Webb signs off for retirement. The 62-year-old’s decades-long career in meteorology is an accomplished one, and his personality is a favorite among viewers.
Webb announced his retirement last week, and his last day on air is scheduled for Jan. 3.
A lifelong lover of weather
Having always been interested in weather, Webb’s start in meteorology came through the Air Force. As a forecaster in the ‘80s, he’d have to hand analyze large, black and white maps that were printed off from two primary weather models, according to Webb.
Then, he was involved in testing for upgraded systems, allowing forecasters to see inside storms for the first time…