Nick Bannin has been named the new chief meteorologist of the KXAN Austin First Warning Weather Team starting Monday, May 6, 2024.
He takes over for David Yeomans, who left for CBS Chicago. Former chief Jim Spencer has been filling in ever since.
"Nick’s performance over his three and a half years here at KXAN has been nothing less than outstanding," KXAN Vice President & General Manager Eric Lassberg said in a statement. "He is 100% KXAN’s core values especially in the humility category. We look forward to implementing some of Nick’s ideas that will grow KXAN’s weather coverage and provide an even greater value to our audience."
"Central Texas is such an incredible place to live, and my wife and I couldn’t imagine raising our two children anywhere else," Bannin added. "“As part of KXAN’s First Warning Weather team, I am dedicated to keeping viewers safe during dangerous weather and well-informed so they can plan their lives in all types of conditions."
Speaking of Mrs. Bannin, who gave birth to a baby daughter, Mila, in 2022, the couple met when Nick interviewed her for a story.
Bannin joined KXAN as a weekend evening meteorologist in 2021 from 22News WWLP Western Massachusetts.
The award-winning meteorologist launched his television news journey at WETM 18 News in Elmira, New York.
Originally from Bristol, England, he's a Cornell University graduate who toggled between the UK and the US during his childhood and remains a fervent supporter of Manchester United.
