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Flores, a popular weather staple on San Antonio TV for decades — first on CBS affiliate KENS during the station’s heyday in the ’80s, ’90s and the early part of this decade, then on the city’s NBC affiliate — was named WOAI’s new chief meteorologist Thursday.
“I’m thrilled and excited,” Flores, 59, said, adding he’s committed to giving viewers well-produced weather shows as well as much more in-depth and relevant information than they can find on their cell phones, computer or anywhere else.
The station’s morning weathercaster since 2011, Flores soon will succeed the departing John Gerard, who’ll rejoin his family in South Florida and handle forecasts for the CBS-owned station in Miami.
Starting May 27, Flores will helm all the evening forecasts –at 5, 6, 6:30 and 10 p.m. He also indicated that the station will continue delivering its signature “4 Zone Forecasts”‘ (helpful mini forecasts for each of the various regions in and around San Antonio).
“Three years ago I found a new television home with News 4 San Antonio,” Flores added. “I have had a wonderful time working with some of the nicest and most professional people in the business. . .I look forward to leading an experienced team of television meteorologists that will work hard to make sure our viewers are safe and well aware of the weather around them 365 days a year!”
Until a replacement is found, KABB’s Mike Hernandez will handle mornings and Siobhain Anders will deliver WOAI’s weekend forecasts.
Flores, who grew up here and attended Harlandale High before leaving for college at the University of Texas in Austin, is lauded by WOAI as “the most recognized face for weather in San Antonio.”
He is that — as well as a warm, approachable guy off the air who doesn’t hesitate to greet folks and take photos with them when asked.
Another personal plus of the new job? Flores can sleep in soon, instead of waking up at the ungodly hour of 2 a.m. weekdays to rush to the station to prepare for WOAI’s morning show. “I can have breakfast with my wife now,” he said, although he’ll miss seeing his two grown children and four grandchildren in the evenings.
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