# Lisa Green Named Chief Meteorologist

> Lisa Green becomes Valley News Live's Chief Meteorologist after 20+ years at the station.
- Title: Lisa Green Named Chief Meteorologist · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Lisa Green becomes Valley News Live's Chief Meteorologist after 20+ years at the station. Lisa Green, a 20-year Valley News Live meteorologist, is promoted…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/24/lisa-green-named-chief-meteorologist-valley-news-live
- Published: 2026-09-24T13:19:27.777+00:00
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## Lisa Green Promoted
Valley News Live promotes long-time meteorologist Lisa Green to chief meteorologist after more than 20 years at the station.
## Lisa's Career Highlights
Lisa Green has been a trusted voice for Valley Today for 11 years and serves as the station's assistant chief meteorologist.
## STEM Outreach Focus
Lisa Green visits schools to encourage students to develop STEM passions and serves on the Science Advisory Panel with FMSM.
## Emmy Nominations
Lisa Green has been nominated for several Upper Midwest Regional Emmy awards, including recent recognition for tornado coverage.
## Russ Thomas Departure
Chief Meteorologist Russ Thomas will leave Valley News Live on Thursday, October 1st to move closer to home.
## Key takeaway

Lisa Green, a 20-year Valley News Live meteorologist, is promoted to Chief Meteorologist following Russ Thomas's departure.