Jim Rasor - WSIL News 3 Chief Meteorologist - Retirement Interview - Last Scheduled Day 11-24-2021

After more than 30 years, WSIL chief meteorologist Jim Rasor will retire from local television in November.
His career spanning parts of four decades, Jim Rasor’s name has become synonymous with weather in southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
Growing up on a farm in southern Indiana, Rasor saw firsthand the impacts weather had on daily life. He became a meteorologist to help other farmers, and anyone else, whose livelihood depends on an accurate weather forecast. While initially unsure about a career in television, he was convinced it was the best avenue to reach as many people as possible.
Rasor says some of his best memories over his years at WSIL have been “when viewers share appreciation and let you know that the information you shared made a difference for them. That turned out to be an unexpected bonus for me.”
Thirty-four years later, it’s fair to say his assessment was correct. Covering countless floods, droughts, tornado outbreaks, snowstorms, and much more, there is nowhere today in this region Jim is not recognized. He’s become known for his calm presence on-air, detail to accuracy, and terms such as, “air you can wear” when describing the humidity during the summer.
What’s next for Jim? He’s planning to announce that soon.
“As the industry evolved and changes accelerated, I wondered about other avenues. A couple of opportunities intrigued me, and I decided I need to pursue them before I ran out of time,” Rasor said.
News Director Jeff Wenrich asked Jim if he had a message for all the viewers who have watched him over the years, “Thank you. They are the reason I lasted this long,” Rasor said.
“To use a bad sports reference, Jim is ‘the face of the franchise.’ Replacing Jim Rasor won’t be easy. Jim has been a steady voice for our region for decades and I’ve been proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish together,” Weinrich said.

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Thanks for all you've done Jim. Have a blessed retirement.