WSIL TV - Channel 3 - abc
The Southern Illinois News Station
WEATHER TEAM
Jim Rasor
News 3 Chief Meteorologist
Jim came to WSIL September 1 , 1987. Jim is a Midwest native. He grew up on a small farm in southern Indiana. It was the farm life and a need for good weather information that led Jim to a career in the atmospheric sciences.
Jim graduated from Western Kentucky University and the University of North Carolina. Jim credits UNCA professor Dr. Ed Brotak as his mentor claiming Dr. Brotak taught him the real art of weather forecasting.
Jim talks to many groups each year about the weather and volunteers time to many groups to help in fund-raising efforts.
Jim and his wife Tammy are spending lots of time with sons Tyler and Jeremy tending to their gardens at home in Carterville.
Email Jim at: jrasor@wsiltv.com
Debra O'Neil
News 3 Meteorologist Weekends
Debra is a native of Southern Illinois. Her original course of study was music and she graduated from SIU-C with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. After some dissatisfaction with pursuing a career in music she returned to school to study weather forecasting. In the spring of 2000, she graduated with a degree in meteorology from Saint Louis university. While Debra does not participate in musical activities at this time, she still enjoys listening to many types of music, and, in particular, attending a few classical guitar concerts. Debra also has an interest in religious studies with an emphasis on the history of first century Christianity.
Email Debra at: doneil@wsiltv.com
Clint Misselhorn
News 3 Weather
Clint began working at News-3 in August of 2004. He is currently the weather anchor for News-3 This Morning. Clint is very familiar with southern Illinois, he grew up watching WSIL. Clint was raised just outside of Campbell Hill in the northwest corner of Jackson County and is proud to be a Trico High School graduate.
Clint is not a newcomer to the business of television. He was the weather coordinator and a reporter for the River Region Evening Edition, a news program that airs on PBS. Clint has also thrown his hat into the world of radio. He worked for WSIU FM as a sports anchor, reporter, and as the host of a weekly show called Sunrise Sports.
Clint is a member of the National Weather Association and the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. Besides being a weather nut and a Saluki newshound, Clint keeps himself involved in sports. You might see him on the diamond ever so often; he umpires High School and American Legion baseball. Clint enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing sports like baseball, basketball, and football, watching movies, and rooting on those Salukis. He's also a die-hard Cardinals fan and is proud to call Southern Illinois home.
Email Clint at: cmisselhorn@wsiltv.com
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