Zack Shields
Meteorologist Zack Shields has been with Good Day Austin since 2000.
Zack is a native Texan, he hails from Horseshoe Bay and attended Llano High School. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Zack has a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and began his career in Midland/Odessa, TX, as weekend Meteorologist.
In his spare time, Zack prides himself on being a great husband and father and loves entertaining his sons. He also plays golf, jogs, hikes and works on the yard and garden.
If you don't see Zack on the air during severe weather, you may find him storm chasing.
The latest from Zack Shields
Central Texas Winter weather outlook 2025-2026: Will there be snow?
This winter, Central Texas is likely to see overall warmer and drier-than-normal conditions but that doesn’t rule out occasional cold snaps or volatile weather swings.
Austin weather: Storms coming in from west, Flood Watch in effect
It's storm day! The wait is almost over for rain, with storms expected to hit the Hill Country by mid-afternoon and rolling over Central Texas tonight.
Austin weather: Multiple rounds of rain and storms expected
Keep those umbrellas handy as moisture in place is expected to turn into multiple rounds of rain and storms.
Austin weather: First true Autumn front of the season on the way
The next game-changer will be the first true Autumn front of the season
Austin weather: Possible severe storms with localized flooding
For the first time in a month and a half we will need to turn the radar on because rain and storms are heading this way.
Austin weather: Could we see record breaking highs today?
The first full day of Fall will feature plenty of sunshine, heat and humidity.
Austin weather: Highs in 90s with slight rain chances
The cooler and pleasant morning disappears with lots of sunshine to force the highs into the low to mid 90s.
Austin weather: Summer heat continues as dome of stability remains
It's a new week and the summer feel lives on!
Austin weather: Hot and dry spell rolls on
The sunny, hot and dry spell rolls on today.
Austin weather: Spotty storms approach Central Texas
Tuesday, August 19, will be the hottest day of the week with a shift in the weather pattern happening in Texas as an upper low and front arrive.