Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Kevin Crouch grew up terrified of Texas storms—but today, he’s the trusted voice that rural communities from Bono to Bristol turn to when the skies grow dark. A seventh-generation Waxahachie native with no formal training, Kevin turned his fear into purpose and built South Metro Weather, a hyperlocal weather channel that covers the small towns big news outlets often overlook.

With a calm voice and a knack for clear, simple forecasts, Kevin keeps his neighbors informed, prepared, and—most of all—calm. What started as a few Twitter updates has grown into a vital lifeline for rural Texans navigating tornadoes, flash floods, and unpredictable Texas skies.

This is the story of how one man’s fear became his mission—and why small towns are trusting him over traditional media when it matters most.

South Metro Weather
Kevin Crouch
Waxahachie, TX
Website: southmetroweather.com

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Episode #: 1935
Original air date: 9-28-2024