John Morales is the longest tenured broadcast meteorologist in South Florida, serving as a reassuring television presence for nearly three decades. Having served as Chief Meteorologist for Univision, Telemundo and now NBC 6, his tropical weather acumen and steadfast character guided South Florida viewers through hurricanes Andrew, Irene, Katrina, Wilma, and most recently Hurricane Irma. Tune in to hear John's incredible story, the pivotal moments that shaped his career and personal life, lessons learned along the way and so much more.

Show Notes

Outline of This Episode

01:15 – John’s reaction to the community’s gratitude for his service
04:94 – Gaining recognition after the English-language crossover
11:16 – What was John’s background, childhood and early career like?
16:29 – How Hurrican Hugo put John on the path to be on TV
18:37 – Changes John has witnessed in the past 3 decades
22:12 – What has allowed John to stay on the forefront of his field for so long?
27:43 – Most influential moments and people in John’s life
31:08 – How did John meet his wife of 25+ years
32:43 – John speaks about the defining decade and his advice on how to succeed in life
36:21 – John shares one of the most humbling experiences of his life
41:31 – The Pale Blue Dot
46:09 – John’s take on the current state of politics, climate change and more
51:07 – How can we positively affect climate change
57:48 – What has allowed him to make it through difficult times in his life?
1:00:06 – John’s belief of “re-wiring” over “retiring”
1:03:15 – Miami Rapid Fire Segment