Kellianne Klass is joining the KIII Corpus Christi weather team as meteorologist for 3NEWS First Edition, beginning Monday, March 9, 2026.
“I’m excited to bring my expertise to the KIII weather team, and help get your day started,” Klass said in a station online release. “Having covered some of the most powerful storms in recent years, I understand how critical timely, accurate information is, and I’m dedicated to bringing that to the community every day.”
Now back in the Lone Star State as part of her husband’s continued service in the U.S. Navy, Klass most recently worked for WESH 2 News Sunrise in Orlando, Florida, leaving in October 2025.
An Emmy Award–winning meteorologist, Klass brings nearly a decade of experience forecasting high-impact and extreme weather. In 2025, she was named “Best Weathercaster” by the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists. During her time in Florida, Klass covered a wide range of major weather events, including tornadoes, record-breaking cold, wildfires, sea breeze storms, devastating floods, and hurricanes Ian (2022), Idalia (2023), Helene (2024), and Milton (2024).
Klass joined the WESH First Warning Weather Team in July 2020 from Lubbock, where she served as the weekday morning and midday meteorologist at KAMC News. While there, she worked closely with the National Weather Service to produce educational reports on hazardous weather across Texas, helping viewers better prepare for severe conditions. Her efforts were recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which named her a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence in 2018.
She earned her degree in meteorology and atmospheric sciences from Penn State University. During college, she also freelanced as an on-air meteorologist at WHTM in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
“At KIII 3NEWS, it’s important that we bring the Coastal Bend the best weather forecasting and coverage possible,” News Director Jonathan Munson added. “Kellianne’s passion and depth of experience make her a fantastic addition to our team.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Kellianne to our team. Her knowledge and passion for meteorology will be a tremendous asset to everyone here in the Coastal Bend,” Chief Meteorologist Carly Smith said. “When we first met, she immediately brightened my day, and I can't wait for our First Edition viewers to get to know her.”
