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Another 'Where are they Now? 'for this ex-Seattle Weather WIzard

 


Kelly Franson was a meteorologist for KIRO from 2014-2017.  Now she's in a totally different field!  This is from her social media post:


🌦️Broadcast Meteorology

✍🏼Public Relations

🩻 Radiologic Technology 


This change may be a surprise, but it's been in the works for a while! 

I didn't know medical imaging was a career choice until I was already immersed in meteorology. I remember thinking that if I had to do it all over again, I'd probably choose x-ray or ultrasound, but didn't think much about it at the time. 

Fast-forward to when I began to think about getting out of TV. I checked into Rad Tech programs in several places, at several different times, but could never make it work until now.

Thanks to family, friends, and supportive coworkers, I finished up prerequisites last semester and officially started a two year radiologic technology program today!

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  1. Rhett WorkmanAugust 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM

    Cool. Good for her. Good luck to Franson on this next career adventure.

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  2. IDC9August 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM

    Congrats to Kelly on her big career change! I wish her nothing but success!

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