Meteorologist Brad Sowder Injured in Cycling Crash
KABB Fox SA weatherman Brad Sowder says he broke his arm riding in the rain and will skip wearing a tie on-air for now.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Current Conditions
KABB Fox SA meteorologist Brad Sowder injured his arm and elbow in a cycling crash that occurred while it was raining, according to a social media post he made on Monday, November 2. Sowder wore a sling after the injury and later appeared with his arm in a cast.
Why it matters
Sowder is a familiar face to San Antonio viewers, having joined KABB as the Fox News First morning meteorologist in 2018, and his absence from on-air routines is a visible change for the station. The injury comes as KABB and News 4 face layoffs that hit both stations in September.
The injury was reported through a personal Facebook post with photos showing Sowder in a sling and later in a cast, with over a hundred reader comments in response. The post does not give a formal medical diagnosis or a recovery timeline.
The players
Brad Sowder
Brad Sowder is a KABB Fox SA meteorologist who has served as the Fox News First morning meteorologist since joining the station in 2018.
KABB Fox SA
KABB Fox SA is a San Antonio television station that states it has the largest team of broadcast meteorologists in the city.
The details
Sowder announced the injury in a Facebook post and attached photos showing his arm in a sling and then in a cast. He stated he knew riding in the rain was a bad idea but rode anyway, and said he will not wear a tie on-air for the foreseeable future.
Timeline
2018: Sowder joined KABB as the Fox News First morning meteorologist.
September: Layoffs hit KABB and News 4.
Monday, November 2: Sowder posted an update about his cycling injury.
Season Trajectory
The injury follows layoffs at KABB and News 4 in September, which also saw former Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia leave the station. Sowder's absence arrives during a period of reduced staffing and reshuffling for the city's local weather coverage.
Viewers who rely on KABB for local forecasts may notice Sowder's altered on-air appearance during his recovery. Riders in wet conditions should take the same caution that Sowder described after his crash in the rain.
The takeaway
A minor injury to a familiar local meteorologist shows how quickly a routine ride in the rain can change a person's schedule. Staying cautious in wet conditions protects both riders and the people who depend on their forecasts.
Further reading
For more on what is happening locally, see Current Conditions for San Antonio.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
