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A "TV weather forecaster" or "weather reporter" is someone whose job is to present the weather forecast during a TV news program. Some weather forecasters have training in "meteorology" (the study of the atmosphere, temperature, climate, weather, etc.), but others do not. They normally stand in front of a "green screen" (a large, green piece of fabric or canvas) that, in the final version of the "footage" (the video shown on TV) displays a map with moving clouds, warm and cold fronts, and precipitation.

During "extreme" (unusual) weather events, weather reporters sometimes report "on the scene" (where something is happening) "rather than" (instead of) in the "studio" (the building where news reports are recorded). For example, a weather reporter might be filmed reporting on a storm while trees are "swaying" (moving back and forth) in heavy wind or while rain is "pelting" (hitting very hard) the buildings and people.

Most TV weather forecasters work for local TV stations, so they also serve as community reporters and sometimes present "feature" (special; highlighted) stories. They might report "live" (shown on TV as something is recorded) from community events, like an opening of a new business or a meeting with the mayor. They might also report on "school closures," explaining which schools will be opening late or not at all on a particular day "due to" (because of) "inclement weather" (bad, dangerous, or uncomfortable weather).

Sometimes weather forecasters even "mention" (say; state) the birthdays of local children, celebrities, or officials when they are "on air" (being shown on TV). This normally happens in very small towns and "close" (with strong interpersonal relationships) communities.