Dave Murray

FOX 2 Chief Meteorologist ' ' ' Dave Murray ' ' ' was named as a Chief Meteorologist for KTVI, FOX 2 in 1989, He came full circle by returning to the city where his broadcasting career began in 1976. Viewers and colleagues alike applauded his return as is evidenced by his popularity and the ten Emmy Awards he has won since then for best weathercaster bringing his total number of Emmys to 12. This year, 2006...Marks 30 years of forecasting the weather for the St. Louis area. Nationwide, Viewers got to know Dave from 1983 to 1985 on ABC's " Good Morning America " and " World News This Morning " where he was Chief Meteorologist, While at ABC, He also was a Meteorological Consultant for " World News Tonight ", "Nightline ", ABC Sports and On-Air weathercaster for the ABC Radio Network, After his work at ABC, Dave became a Chief Meteorologist for WBZ-TV in Boston and then moved back to his Midwestern roots in St. Louis, And he was a Chief Meteorologist for KSDK-TV in St. Louis in 1977 to 1983. Dave can be seen on Monday through Friday on FOX 2 News at 5:00, 5:30 & 6:00 and 9:00, He also reports special features for FOX 2 such as the " Weather Spotlight " and " The Home Garden", with his wife Janis. Dave holds the American Meteorological Society's Seal Of Apporval and was the First Meteorologist weathercaster on the nightly TV News in St. Louis. He has served as chairman of the AMS Broadcast Meteorology Board, as an advisor to the Board, and is a member of the National Weather Association. In 1999, Dave was the first weathercaster to recevive the Quest Award from St. Louis Chapter of the National Federation of Press Women. Dedicated to helping children understand and enjoy science, Dave was given guided Weather Center Tours to the thousands of boy scouts and girl scouts over the past ten years. He is active with the United Way, The Asthma & Allergy Foundation, The Humane Society and The St. Louis Science Center.