Jim Farrell was awarded the title of Certified Broadcast Meteorologist in March 2006, the highest level of achievement for a TV meteorologist.

After graduating from West Chester State College in Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Education, Jim moved to Southwest Florida in 1981 to teach science at North Fort Myers High School. He later went back to school for meteorology coursework at both The University of Kansas and Mississippi State University.

Jim began his television career in 1982, joined WINK-TV in 1992, and is now WINK-TV's Chief Meteorologist, seen on WINK News at 5, 6, 7 and 11 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recently awarded Jim their Silver Circle Award for his contributions and exemplary service to the television industry for 25 years or more.

Email Jim Farrell: jim.farrell@winknews.com