HOUSTON – Whether you’ve lived in Houston all your life or a few years, chances are you’ve seen Frank Billingsley’s name synonymous with a weather forecast.
Frank has been providing valuable, life-saving information for Houstonians when severe weather strikes for nearly 30 years but now he’s beginning a new chapter and hanging up his weather clicker.
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His final newscast will be this Friday at 10 p.m., but we will be honoring Frank all week long! That means we’re digging deep into the archives to get a look back at his career spanning more than 40 years, nearly 30 of them with us at KPRC 2.
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Frank first joined KPRC 2 as Chief Meteorologist in February 1995. He shared some of the moments and coverage he was most proud of during this time, including the San Jacinto River floods of 1994, Tropical Storm Allison, and more.
During an interview with Houston Life, Frank revealed the memory that impacted him the most is tied to a tornado in 1992. In the aftermath, a reporter covering the damage talked to a couple who credited Billingsley’s mid-game message with saving their lives. They heard Billingsley describe what a tornado would sound like and acted on his message about seeking shelter. Their home was destroyed, but they survived.
If you’ve got some fond memories involving Frank, you’re asked to send them to us here.
Thank you for everything, Frank!