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
Austin weather: Outages, damage possible as strong winds prompt Red Flag Warning
With low humidity under 15%, wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and dry vegetation, the wildfire risk is reaching Level 5 status.
Austin weather: Breezy and windy days ahead, and some rain chances too
Will we see some rain this week? FOX 7 Austin meteorologist Zack Shields has the answer in his forecast.
Austin weather: Light snow falls in some areas
Across parts of Central Texas, people saw some light snow fall as extreme cold temperatures moved in as well.
Austin weather: Cold front arrives with wind chills in single digits
It's cold front day as the front with the arctic flavor arrives.
Austin weather: Flood Advisory issued for Travis County as storms hit the area
A Flood Advisory has been issued for Travis County and several other counties as storms move through the area.
Austin weather: Snow, sleet possible as Winter Storm Warning issued
Up to two inches of snow and sleet are possible and there could be some travel issues overnight.
Austin weather: 2 cold fronts set to arrive this weekend
Enjoy the warm temperatures today as it will be the warmest day in the next two weeks.
Austin weather: Arctic invasion coming, will it bring snow?
A brutal cold is expected to hit Austin this coming weekend and it will also put most of Texas in a deep freeze.
Austin weather: Below freezing wind chills at times
Over an inch of rain fell for much of Central Texas and while the showers are gone the chill, clouds and wind remain.
Austin weather: Winter Weather Advisory for some areas
The Hill Country is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 a.m. as most weather models are trending wetter and not too icy.