After more than 40 years with WZZM in Grand Rapids, Michigan, chief meteorologist George Lessens has announced his retirement.
“George has devoted his career to providing forecasts for television, radio, and print, advising people when severe weather threatens, whether it is safe to take the boat out on the Big Lake, when farmers should plant their crops, and whether Michigan is going to serve-up a well-deserved, picture-perfect day. He’s won countless awards for all of that, but George’s commitment goes well beyond his forecasts. His service to the profession is impressive,” wrote Program and Community Director Catherine Behrendt in part of a letter sent to the Scientific and Technological Activities Commission Members and AMS Council.
Lessens started working at WZZM on November 17, 1980. His last day on-air will be in December.