ABOUT TENNESSEE VALLEY WEATHER
Tennessee Valley Weather launched on April 12, 2020, in response to a clear and growing need for enhanced local weather coverage in Southern Tennessee, North Alabama, and Northeast Mississippi. Our mission was simple: to provide the communities we serve with the most accurate, timely, and professional weather information available.
From the outset, we became one of the first organizations in the nation to deliver continuous hyper-local coverage through live internet streaming, mobile and smart TV apps, and affiliated over-the-air radio stations.
Powered by a growing network of weather sensors, live cameras, and the advanced Baron Weather computer system suite, our team operates from a state-of-the-art broadcast facility which opened in 2023. From this hub, we meet the ever-changing demands of forecasting and storm tracking in the heart of “Dixie Alley,” where severe weather can escalate in moments.
Tennessee Valley Weather is deeply committed to innovation and excellence in public service broadcasting. Our dedication has earned recognition from both state and national organizations, including:
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- 2022 – Best Public Service, Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, for coverage of a tornado outbreak in Southern Middle Tennessee.
- 2024 – Telly Award and Communicator Award for Excellence in Social Video News & Information, for coverage of the March 31–April 1, 2023 EF-3 tornado.
- 2025 – Media Award, Emergency Management Association of Tennessee, honoring outstanding service and dedication to supporting emergency management statewide.
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Since 2021, we’ve also served as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™, a designation by NOAA recognizing partners committed to building community resilience against extreme weather, water, and climate events.
We are passionate about this work because we’re serving home. Every member of our team either grew up in the Tennessee Valley or has chosen to make it home. It's where we live, work, worship, and raise our families. That personal connection drives our commitment. Whether skies are calm or storm clouds are building, we’re here—ready to inform, protect, and serve. When it comes to the weather, you can always count on Tennessee Valley Weather to keep you advised.
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Members of our team routinely offer informative weather presentations to community groups and school classes for children of all ages depending on availability and severe weather potential. Let us know when and were you'd like one of us to be, and we'll gladly work with you on making your event possible.
CONTACT FORM
OUR WEATHER TEAM
BEN LUNA
MANAGING METEOROLOGIST
WEEKDAY MORNINGS
Ben Luna’s passion for weather and broadcasting began in childhood. He spent countless hours watching Nashville and Huntsville television meteorologists deliver daily forecasts and provide critical coverage during severe weather events. These early experiences sparked a dream that would one day shape his life’s calling.
That dream became destiny on April 16, 1998, when Tennessee’s first F5 tornado touched down just miles from his home. The devastation of that day—and the way the community came together to help those affected—solidified Ben’s desire to become a meteorologist and servant leader in his community.
Ben spent over 21 years at WLX Radio in Lawrenceburg, where he held multiple roles, including serving for several years as general manager. He credits station owner Roger Wright as a key mentor and a model of community commitment. Inspired by that example, Ben devoted himself to volunteer service with organizations such as the American Red Cross, New Prospect Fire Department, Box 50 Responder Services Unit, and the Rotary Club of Lawrenceburg.
A 2004 graduate of Lawrence County High School, Ben continued his education at Martin Methodist College before being accepted into the Broadcast Meteorology Program at Mississippi State University. He has also studied meteorology through programs at both Penn State University and Harvard University.
Ben is married to Sarah, a counselor at Lawrence County High School. They live in Lawrenceburg with their beloved cat, Bob. In addition to his broadcast and weather work, Ben serves as pastor of Fall River and Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Churches. He is also a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
In recognition of his leadership and service, Ben was named Lawrence County’s Citizen of the Year in 2020. The honor came in part for his role in helping build a dual-polarimetric Doppler radar system in Lawrenceburg and for his dedication to the region’s volunteer and faith-based communities.
FRED GOSSAGE
CHIEF METEOROLOGIST
WEEKDAY EVENINGS
Fred Gossage’s fascination with weather began in 1992 during the first week of his third-grade year, as Hurricane Andrew made landfall. His teacher, Sue Garrett, took the time to answer questions and explain the unfolding storm, planting the first seeds of curiosity. That curiosity grew into a lifelong passion on March 27, 1994, when a violent tornado outbreak tore across north-central Alabama and the Southeast.
Fred vividly remembers watching James Spann—then at WBRC-TV in Birmingham—track the devastating F4 tornado that struck Goshen United Methodist Church near Piedmont, Alabama, killing 20 worshippers and 2 others along the storm’s path. Later that same evening, Fred and his family encountered a funnel cloud in Shelby County, Alabama, spawned by the same supercell that produced an F2 tornado in the Helena and Pelham areas.
As the internet began to reach homes and schools, Fred dove headfirst into meteorology. Even in high school, he was studying college-level meteorology texts and learning to interpret real-time forecast data online. His self-driven studies were shaped by firsthand experiences with major events like the April 8, 1998 F5 tornado near Birmingham, the December 16, 2000 F4 tornado in Tuscaloosa, and the November 24, 2001 outbreak—then Alabama’s largest tornado event on record.
Fred has spent over 27 years forecasting and analyzing weather across north-central Alabama, southern Tennessee, and northeast Mississippi—both professionally and as a passionate hobbyist. His professional experience includes:
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Assisting with weather-related school dismissal decisions for the Pell City School System
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Leading forecast operations for national weather websites and social media platforms
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Serving as a forecaster and customer support meteorologist for Baron Weather in Huntsville
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Working as a radar technician and severe weather analyst at WBRC-TV in Birmingham
At WBRC, Fred helped power the radar systems behind the station’s tornado coverage during the historic April 27, 2011 outbreak. He also appeared on-air during the significant tornado events of January 23 and March 2, 2012.
When Fred isn't in the weather center, you’ll likely find him geeking out over the latest superhero movie—or in the kitchen perfecting Southern comfort food classics like fried chicken, homemade biscuits, and collard greens.
KELLI ROSSON
STAFF METEOROLOGIST
WEEKDAY MORNINGS
Kelli Rosson’s love for weather began early—so early, in fact, that she’s been fascinated by the skies since she first learned to spell the word “meteorologist.” Raised in the Chicagoland area, Kelli developed a deep curiosity for weather, especially severe weather. While she didn’t experience many major storms growing up, she became well acquainted with winter weather. One of the most memorable events was the Groundhog Day Blizzard of 2011, which buried her home under nearly two feet of snow. Later that same year, she was riveted by coverage of the April 27th tornado outbreak, a pivotal moment that confirmed her desire to pursue meteorology.
Kelli went on to earn her degree in meteorology from Western Kentucky University in 2018. While at WKU, she served as a student forecaster with White Squirrel Weather and was one of just eight students selected for the highly competitive Field Methods in Weather Analysis and Forecasting course. That opportunity took her to the Great Plains, where she put her classroom knowledge to the test forecasting severe weather and then witnessing those forecasts come to life.
After graduating, Kelli began her broadcast career as the weekend morning meteorologist at WYMT in Hazard, Kentucky. She later transitioned into news production at WAFF in Huntsville, Alabama. Since settling in the Tennessee Valley, Kelli has embraced both her meteorological and ministry callings. She is married to her husband, who serves as Youth Director at Faith Church in Lawrenceburg.
Outside the weather center, Kelli is a passionate youth leader and creative team member at her church. She also enjoys spending time outdoors—especially when she’s joined by her beloved dog, Theo.
CHASE WILSON
STAFF METEOROLOGIST / RADAR ANALYST
WEEKENDS
Chase’s passion for weather began in early childhood, shaped by his formative years growing up in Oklahoma—where blizzards, tornadoes, and everything in between were part of daily life. According to his family, his third word was “rain,” a fitting forecast for the career path that lay ahead. The frequent encounters with extreme weather not only captured his imagination but cultivated a deep and lasting fascination with weather radar systems and severe atmospheric phenomena.
Chase has been chasing and studying severe weather events since 2014. In May 2020, he became the first non-founding member of the Tennessee Valley Weather team, joining shortly after the installation of southern Tennessee’s first high-resolution, dual-polarization Doppler radar. He brought with him a specialized skill set in radar analysis, which quickly became an essential asset to the team. By November 2021, Chase expanded his role to include on-air forecasting as the team’s Weekend Meteorologist.
Since then, Chase has played a vital role both behind the scenes and in the field during some of the region’s most significant weather events. These include the EF-2 tornado that struck Wayne County, Tennessee on March 25, 2021, and the long-track EF-3 tornado of March 31, 2023, which traveled 85 miles across the Tennessee Valley.
When he’s not tracking storms or interpreting radar signatures, Chase still finds himself looking to the skies—this time to the stars. A passionate stargazer and astronomy enthusiast, he enjoys studying constellations and staying connected to developments in the U.S. space program.
TAYLOR PLOTT
STAFF METEOROLOGIST
WEEKDAY MIDDAYS
Taylor Plott joined the Tennessee Valley Weather team in 2025, bringing with him a wide range of experience covering everything from tornado outbreaks to blizzards and bone-chilling Arctic air. His first full-time role in television weather began in late 2016 at KGWN in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he served as weekend meteorologist and weekday reporter. During his time there, he even stepped in to anchor sports. One of his most notable moments on air came during the historic June 12, 2017 tornado outbreak—one of the worst in Wyoming’s history—where he played a major role in the station’s wall-to-wall coverage.
After his time out West, Taylor returned home to Alabama, working at CBS 42 in Birmingham. He also contributed to weather coverage at WVUA in Tuscaloosa and worked as a meteorologist at Baron Weather in Huntsville. Taylor earned his meteorology degree from Mississippi State University.
Born and raised in Huntsville, Taylor is no stranger to the dynamic and often volatile weather patterns of Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. His deep familiarity with the region adds valuable insight to his forecasting.
When he’s not tracking storms, Taylor enjoys spending time with his wife and family, playing golf, and enjoying outdoor sports. He’s also an avid supporter of Crimson Tide athletics and the Atlanta Braves.
SAMUEL CAMP
FIELD REPORTER / PRODUCTION
Sam, known affectionately as “Crash” by his colleagues, is currently attending the University of North Alabama in Florence, majoring in Business/Professional Management. Despite being early in his academic journey, Sam is already making his mark in media as a Broadcast Producer and Sports Content Producer for our sister station, The X Sports Network.
With a strong passion for weather and field journalism, Sam plans to pursue further studies in Broadcast Meteorology and Journalism through Mississippi State University after completing his undergraduate degree at UNA.
Outside the studio, Sam keeps life exciting. You’ll often find him playing tennis or pickleball with friends, attending church activities, or capturing the world through his camera lens. Whether he’s playing music, tracking storms, or squeezing in a few levels of Candy Crush, Sam brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he does.
Oh—and if you can’t find him? He’s probably at Buc-ee’s or the nearest tennis court.
Roll Tide and Roar Lions!