Justin Stapleton

Justin Stapleton joined KEZI 9 News as Chief Meteorologist in March of 2009. He arrived in Western Oregon from WCBI-TV, in Columbus, Mississippi, where he was the morning meteorologist. Justin holds a Master's degree in Geosciences from Mississippi State University and the AMS Seal of Approval. He is a full member of both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Originally from Dayton, Ohio,Justin also has a Masters degree in Psychology. Before moving into Meteorology, he worked in the mental health field assisting police departments in Maryland by providing on-site crisis intervention and training. Most memorable storm for me is in January of 2007. We had an EF3 tornado rip a path through most of my viewing area in Northeast Mississippi and actually knocked me off the air for about ten minutes as it went right over the TV station! I was on wall-to-wall coverage for about ten hours that day. Thankfully no one was hurt, but it destroyed one of the local high schools by tearing a school bus off its frame, throwing it on top of the gym and slamming the chassis through a brick wall where all the students were holding up! That was the first time I was really tested by Mother Nature and really solidified why I switched careers to go into Broadcast Meteorology. I have two amazing daughters who are my reasons to always strive to be a better person and dad. Feel free to hit me up with a weather question, comment, or just to say hi! Email me at: justinstapleton@kezi.com.