Balint Szalavari joined WLFI in May of 2018 as the weekend meteorologist and a multi-platform journalist.

Title: Weekend Meteorologist and a Multi-platform Journalist.

Balint.szalavari@wlfi.com

Balint Szalavari joined WLFI in May of 2018 as the weekend meteorologist and a multi-platform journalist.

Balint graduated from Ball State University with a major in professional meteorology and minors in both German and telecommunications. During his time in college, Balint interned at WISH-TV and was a weather forecaster for NewsLink Indiana, BSU’s television station.

Having grown up in Indianapolis, Balint is excited to remain close to home as he begins his professional career.

In his free time, Balint enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, off-roading, and exercising.

Balint is passionate about the weather and news and loves coming to work every day. Please feel free to contact him with any story ideas!

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