Zack Shields
Meteorologist Zack Shields has been with Good Day Austin since 2000.
Zack is a native Texan, he hails from Horseshoe Bay and attended Llano High School. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Zack has a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and began his career in Midland/Odessa, TX, as weekend Meteorologist.
In his spare time, Zack prides himself on being a great husband and father and loves entertaining his sons. He also plays golf, jogs, hikes and works on the yard and garden.
If you don't see Zack on the air during severe weather, you may find him storm chasing.
The latest from Zack Shields
Austin weather: Storms possible this weekend
It's going to be cloudy and warmer today, but the big weather story is the rain headed our way this weekend. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Austin weather: Rounds of rain possible later this week
Today will be our last day this week with below average temperatures. And the rain is getting ready to make a comeback later this week. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Austin weather: Warming trend with rain later this week
Temperatures will slowly climb this week, before the rain makes a comeback. Zack Shields shows us what to expect.
Austin weather: Severe storms possible in Central Texas
There is an increasing chance of severe storms, with the potential for large hail and gusty winds.
Austin weather: Big changes coming
There's a marginal risk of severe storms on Thursday, but our best chance of rain will come this weekend. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.
Austin weather: Cloudy and warm streak rolls on
The morning drizzle is over, but rain will return later this week. Zack Shields has details, plus when we could see a cold front.
Austin weather: Warming trend this week with a couple of chances of rain
The warm-up continues this week. Zack Shields shows us when we could see temperatures in the 90s, and when we'll see our best chances of some rain.
Austin weather: Warming trend this week
It's going to be a beautiful day in Central Texas. Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. Zack Shields has more on this week's warming trend.
Austin weather: Windy, cooler on Wednesday
Temperatures have dropped behind the front that brought severe weather to Central Texas yesterday. Zack Shields has a look at the system that moved through our area, and what's next.
Austin weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for a few Central Texas counties
Most of Central Texas was under a severe thunderstorm watch on Tuesday, April 9.