Work | Wayne Mahar

My Work

Available For Freelance Television Work

Vacation relief. Sickness. Storm coverage. Temporary help. I may be available to help you out, either on site travel to your station or remote weather from my office studio. Add another meteorologist to your staff on a temporary basis without worrying about health benefits.

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Television

My television weather career started at WGME TV in Portland, Maine in 1978. I became Chief Meteorologist at CNYcentral TV (NBC/CBS/CW) in Syracuse, New York in early 1985 and have been chief ever since managing our staff of five meteorologists. Being the first full time meteorologist on central New York television began a new era of taking weather seriously in the snowiest major city in the country.

Precision Weather Service

I founded this company in 1974. We perform highly detailed, site specific weather research, storm alerts and forecasting to clients of all sizes, from small town highway departments to forecasting for the Super Bowl and MLB All Star game.

Severe Weather Safety Expert

We've heard the horrific stories of severe storms hitting fairs, festivals and concerts. Lives have been lost. The Indiana State Fair of 2011 with 7 people killed was a prime example of not being properly weather prepared. I am trying to do something about that.

Forensic Meteorologist

Slip and falls, vehicle accidents, property damage. Often times weather plays a part. I do alot of this work for both Plaintiff and Defense and have been an Expert Witness in nearly all levels of Court many times.

Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation

Helping animals and animal rescue organizations. I founded PMAWF in the name of my mother after she passed away. With the team of some great friends, we developed our annual Canine Carnival now known as one of the largest animal rescue events in the country.

Charity Work

In my many years of television weather, I have always felt a responsibility to use whatever notoriety I have gained to help charities. I have had the honor of getting to know and work with so many incredible people through these many charities and plan to continue working with charities long after my television career.