The FOX 10 StormTracker out today -- not to cover storms -- but making an appearance at Leinkauf Elementary’s “Touch a Truck” event. Chief Meteorologist Jason Smith and Meteorologist Jennifer Lambers showing off what the truck does... As FOX 10′s Lee Peck took in the sights -- and got an earful from the students.
) - Students at Leinkauf Elementary got up close and personal Friday with the FOX 10 StormTracker. FOX 10 just one of many taking part in the school’s “Touch a Truck” event.
You had Mobile Police and the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. ALEA was also on hand -- letting the kids get behind the wheel. 9-Year-old Hannah Williams could be a future state trooper.ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division also making an appearance with one of their boats.They even got a chance to climb aboard.Students also learned how the vehicles work. They also had a lot of questions.
“I’ve been doing weather for a while -- a lot longer than you guys have probably been alive,” said Jason. “And we cover hurricanes, tornadoes, but also days like this where it’s just a little cloudy and not too bad.”“They’re loud -- they have heavy rains they have strong winds -- and so this is what our Storm Tracker truck does -- it goes right into the middle of it.
“I’m 9-year-s old -- I’m about to be 10 in a few more days. Lee: And what do you want to be? -- And I want to be a hairstylist and business person when I grow up,” said one little girl. Participating in the event: MCSO, MPD, Mobile Fire-Rescue, ALEA, FOX 10, Small’s Mortuary, U.S. Coast Guard, Mobile Public Library, University of South Alabama, Bishop State Community College, City of Prichard, Hancock Whitney Bank, and Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding.
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