Ben Smith celebrates 12 years at WHNT!

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The News 19 team is set to celebrate Ben Smith’s 12th birthday with WHNT on Thursday.

He first joined us in Huntsville on April 21, 2010, and since then has provided our morning forecast from 4:30 to 7 a.m. at 9 o’clock

During his years, Ben traveled to schools throughout the Tennessee Valley to recognize outstanding teachers and zealous school spirit at pep rallies during football season.

A two-time Emmy winner, Ben also received a prestigious Edward R. Murrow National Award for his continued coverage of Hurricane Floyd while in Orlando, Florida.

For 12 years, Ben has been providing North Alabama with today’s weather and is always more than happy to provide our team with personalized forecasts, for 4th of July picnics on the lake and long drives home. .

We are grateful to have Ben in the morning with a smile to brighten our day. Happy birthday Ben!