Mark Rowlett took to Facebook to explain his absence from the KTXS News 12 Abilene, Texas weather center.
The Big Country chief meteorologist said he is recovering from prostate cancer surgery.
Here is what Rowlett posted to Facebook:
Rowlett has been with KTXS since August 2009 arriving from KTBS 3 Shreveport, Louisiana. He previously worked for KETK Tyler, KLFY News 10 Lafayette and KBTX 3 Bryan-College Station.
In 2012, Rowlett made an appearance in the Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen film "Guilt Trip."
