#40: Something Here Doesn’t Add Up…

Year: Unknown

Network: WGN 9

Amidst a routine weather forecast on WGN 9, weatherman Tom Skilling found himself in an amusing meteorological twist. As he carried on with his forecast as usual, an unexpected glitch on the screen behind him displayed an outrageous temperature reading for Birmingham: a scorching 201 degrees Fahrenheit.

This hilarious mix-up elicited a blend of bemusement and chuckles from viewers, and even Skilling himself couldn’t resist a hearty laugh. With over four decades in the weather business, he was yet again reminded that in the world of meteorology, as in life, the unexpected can manifest on any given day, turning even the most routine forecasts into memorable moments.