"Local meteorologists on TV are a trusted face, not only because they know their science, but also because they're a member of that community," Stanford told NPR.

🗣️"The community component has to be thought through to make sure that that critical service is not lost."

https://www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5267507/local-tv-meteorologists-the-weather-channel-layoffs