TULSA, Okla. — A 12-year-old with sky-high dreams is getting a glimpse into the future.
Reed Secondine walked into 2 News Oklahoma on a sweltering Oklahoma day, but 2 News Anchor Julie Chin first introduced you to him in the heart of severe weather season doing what he loves most: tracking Oklahoma weather.
WATCH: Reed's first story with 2 News:
Secondine is a future forecaster with his own home studio.
He dreams of becoming an Oklahoma chief meteorologist, and when 2 News Anchor Julie Chin filmed the first story with him in May, she promised to have him to the studio to experience it all firsthand.
First up, She introduced him to Chief Meteorologist Michael Seger.
Seger gave the Secondine family a tour of the weather center, and they discussed forecasting, viewed stunning weather photos, and tried out the chroma key.
"I was so impressed with how many computer screens there are and how many things they are monitoring in the weather center," said Secondine.
Behind the scenes, he met up with familiar faces like 2 News Oklahoma Anchors Erin Christy and Karen Larsen. They both offered words of advice.
"It's a new challenge and a new thing every single day, and that's what we love the most about it," said Larsen
This visit is one of many bright spots in Secondine's summer. He also appeared on the Today Show and chatted live with Al Roker.
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Secondine said meeting Al and Michael, and the 2 News team is more motivating than ever. "Since I've met more, it makes me feel like they're supporting me," said Secondine.
Plus, 2 News surprised the rising star with one more chance to shine.
"Doing the final forecast of the evening in the 5'oclock broadcast!" exclaimed Secondine
He was as cool as a cucumber talking about one of the hottest 7 days of the year.
When asked, "Do you think we'll see you working here at 2 News Oklahoma someday?" Secondine said, "Yes!"
Secondine is going into the seventh grade this fall.
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