In a Chicago area high school I was voted, “Most Unforgettable.” Who would have thought I’d actually be able to live up to that billing as well as parlay that into a career I love? I had my doubts at times but here I am after stints on reality television and now as a television weather anchor.
From the late 1990’s and into the 2000’s I worked various jobs in sales and experiential marketing but had dreams for a long time of working on TV as a weather guy. I spent a few years acting and participating on numerous television shows while pursuing my degree. When the reality TV and acting bug wore off, it was time to finish my studies. I attended Mississippi State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in meteorology.
I landed my first news job in Joplin, MO as the weekend meteorologist. I was thrown into the fire for severe weather coverage. I also worked as a journalist to cover the devastating floodwaters in Southwest Missouri. Before I left, I even put together a fun package about Bigfoot in The Four States.
My next stop was Anchorage, AK. Here I worked as a morning meteorologist and it was an experience that I will never forget. After countless moose sightings, whale and bear encounter’s, as well as cold snowy winters, I thought it was time to leave the biggest state and head south to the second largest state in the country. I have kicked off 2021 as an anchor/meteorologist/MMJ here at KAVU for the warm winters in Victoria, Texas. Time to chase hurricanes and predict severe weather while presenting to and interacting with the nicest people I have met to date.
Howard Gordon AKA Future Dr. Hurricane Howie
Favorites
1] Films: Bruce Lee Enter The Dragon and Star Wars
2] TV Shows: Smallville, I Dream of Jeanie, Six Million Dollar Man, Kobra Kai and Mandalorian
3] Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Majors
4] Actresses: Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, Kristin Kreuk, Laura Vandervoot
5] Bands: U2, Rod Stewart, Hall & Oates, The Monkees
6] Hobbies: Reading, Karaoke, Humor, Working Out
7] Sports to Play: Football, softball, basketball
8] Sports Teams: Broncos, Hurricanes, Whoever Beats Notre Dame, The 49ers and The Patriots
9] Outdoor Activities: Swimming, running, beach, Everglades, mountain hiking
10] Music: Oldies and Top 40
11] Cereal: Trix, Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops
12] Snacks: Cheetos, Pringles, Rice Crispy Treat
13] Cookies: Chocolate Chip, Macadamia Nut, Oatmeal Raisin
14] Drinks: Mr. Pibb, Chery Coke, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer
