Kicker: Praying weatherman

NICK EICHER, HOST: A little more than a week ago a series of destructive storms rolled through the south. Twenty-six people would die that day. But during one live television weather alert, a Mississippi weatherman watched as radar showed a strong tornado on the ground headed for Amory, Mississippi. Audio here from WTVA:

MATT LAUBHAN: We got a new scan coming in here as we speak. Like northside of Amory, this is coming in. Oh, man, dear Jesus. Please help them. Amen.

Matt Laubhan knew without a doubt that if people didn't act right that minute, the result would be devastating. Later, some people in the town said Laubhan’s instinct to pray made them realize just how dire the situation was—and they did take shelter immediately. The town suffered a direct hit, but no loss of life.

Laubhan talked with CBN last week:

LAUBHAN: You know, we've always taught the kids that if you have something in your heart, say it. God understands it. And in that moment I could feel that what I was saying was insufficient. So I, I do think that it just kind of came bursting out.

The praying weather man says he doesn't plan to pray regularly on the air.

But he's glad he did, when he did.

LAUBHAN: And if God can use me in any way, I just pray that He does.

That appears to be another answered prayer.

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