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Pat ShingletonPat has been in broadcasting for 29 years. Since his 1981 return to Baton Rouge as WBRZ’s Chief Forecaster, Pat has accepted many responsibilities. He is the President of Pat Shingleton Productions and has produced, distributed, and syndicated various shows, such as We Play Baton Rouge, The Fifth Quarter, and Hotline After Dark. Since 1992 he has tracked Santa Claus’ location on Christmas Eve with other weathercasters from around the country in his syndicated project, “Santa Tracks.”

In conjunction with his position as a weathercaster for WBRZ, Pat is involved in many community activities. He is a chairperson for several programs, including “Pat’s Coats for Kids.” He developed the concept for the St. Vincent De Paul Society’s “Community Pharmacy,” creating “Fill a Prescription for the Needy.” He originated The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, “The Wearin’ of the Green,” in 1986, and he continues to be the St. Patrick’s Day Parade coordinator.

Pat has a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is married to Mabyn Kean Shingleton and has two children, Michael and Katie.

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  • Elmo and Fire

    November 19, 2009

    Elmo is derived from Erasmus and St. Elmo was a fourth-century martyr, the patron saint of sailors. As noted in a previous Weather News, St. Elmo's fire is a harmless glow appearing on high objects such as the topmast of a ship or the wing tips of a plane. It... more »
  • In The Dark

    November 18, 2009

    Sunset occurred in Barrow, Alaska, America's northernmost city, at 1:49 p.m. today. Residents will remain in the dark for 82 days or until sunrise at 1:12 p.m., January 24.  During my younger years, I had the urge to return "home." For me, it was the tenth largest market in the country - Pittsburgh. After... more »
  • Noah and Urban Heat

    November 17, 2009

    Luke Howard is best known for the naming system of clouds and dabbled in urban temperatures and those in the country.  As noted in Tuesday's Weather News, Noah Webster may be known for the dictionary but also displayed his expertise in climatology.  An analysis of his writings, reported in Weatherwise... more »
  • Climate Warming, Not So New

    November 16, 2009

    Weatherwise magazine reports that in the late 1700s, many scholars were debating whether human activities were changing the earth's climate.  Thomas Jefferson and his colleague, Harvard professor Samuel Williams, wrote," A change in our climate is taking place...both heats and colds are much more moderate within the memory of the... more »
  • Fun with fall foliage

    November 15, 2009

    Saturday's Weather News noted an autumn tradition - leaf burning.  Another activity was enjoyed as kids; creating a high-pile of leaves.  A ten foot leaf pile provided a comfortable "mat" for jumping or diving into, but my brother Mike had another idea.  Our sister, Maureen, was diagnosed with iron deficiency... more »
  • Ida hangs in there...

    November 13, 2009

    The remnants of Ida are stronger now than earlier this week, when she slid across Dauphin Island.  Ida was absorbed by another low and is now a full-fledged Nor'easter. When these lows form, they are fueled by a fetch of warm air; remaining offshore, increasing and causing rain and snow... more »
  • "Clearing the Files"

    November 13, 2009

    I'm clearing the files of some previously noted weather items. Certain species of migratory birds, fish and insects can sense the Earth's magnetic field and use magnetosome cells in their brains to orient themselves and navigate during migration. In Egypt, visitors breathing inside the great pyramid Chephren at Giza are contributing to... more »
  • "Passing-Out in the Leaves"

    November 13, 2009

    My Mom resides in a small town in Western PA, Ellwood City.  When she mentioned that my brother Mark was assisting in "rakin' the leaves," it brought back a Fall memory.  Similar to yards here in Baton Rouge, Mom's yard is covered with leaves due to wind direction and maple... more »
  • "Rakin' the Leaves."

    November 13, 2009

    My Mom resides in a small town in Western PA, Ellwood City.  When she mentioned that my brother Mark was assisting in "rakin' the leaves," it brought back a Fall memory.  Similar to yards here in Baton Rouge, Mom's yard is covered with leaves due to wind direction and maple... more »
  • Ida hangs in there...

    November 12, 2009

    The remnants of Ida are stronger now than earlier this week, when she slid across Dauphin Island.  Ida was absorbed by another low and is now a full-fledged Nor'easter. When these lows form, they are fueled by a fetch of warm air; remaining offshore, increasing and causing rain and snow... more »

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