Parella Lewis joined Arkansas's first dual weather team in June, 2001. She first caught the broadcast bug by becoming a talk-show host for a radio station, where she moved on to become the news director. Parella then took the next logical step in her broadcast career by becoming the 5, 6, and 10 weather anchor for Lafayette, Louisiana's ABC affiliate. She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana.
Parella enjoys giving KARK viewers information that really affects them; not only what the weather will be like, but what impact it will have on them. For example, she spent an entire mid-July newscast inside a vehicle to demonstrate just how hot the car would get for someone left inside. She understands that giving a fast, accurate forecast can be crucial to the safety of our viewers, and she strives to do just that.
As a child, Parella traveled the globe with her family, who are heavily involved in international missions. As a result, she was exposed to a variety of weather conditions from around the world. In addition to her international travels with her family, she also loves getting involved in her community. She has volunteered for various law enforcement agencies, and one of her special interests is giving troubled teens a second chance.
When not at work, Parella enjoys music and spending time in the great Arkansas outdoors. She is a member of the Central Arkansas chapter of the American Meteorological Society.
Monday
Jazz Fest
{{}}I've never been to a JazzFest here in Indy, although Dad and $2 have been a couple of times. It looks like an expensive outing...you can't bring anything to eat or drink in, even though people like weather forecaster Parella Lewis [who trips my gaydar] says things like, "It'll be a hot day, bring plenty of water!" Lady, you can't bring anything, they'll confiscate it. Kroger, a major sponsor of the event, advertises that if you "forget any of your picnic supplies don't forget to stop by the Kroger tent!". Apparently, you can BUY a picnic there, just can't bring it in. *eye roll annnnd harumph* This explains all the ATM's on site. And then of course there is the swag to be had}}}
Sunday
home show
Commercial Building
6:00-7:30pm -- WTHR Channel 13 popular news anchor, Julia Moffitt and popular
weather forecaster, Parella Lewis will be on hand to greet Home Show attendees.
Friday
Arkansas TV News
{{At 2:47 PM, May 13, 2006, Anonymous said...
Sounds like she didn't change much from when she was at channel 4. To be honest.. I didn't remember her until I saw the video on your website. She was part of the old crappy channel 4. KARK had a period of having some real bad talent for weather. Perella Lewis, Mark Dick son, etc. They've finally got good talent now.
At 7:34 PM, May 14, 2006, Anonymous said...
Since we are on the topic of female weather talent.
What happened to Perella Lewis?
Did she get married?
Does anyone remember Mary Brown a KARK weather anchor in the late early 90's. What happened to her?
At 8:11 PM, May 14, 2006, Anonymous said...
I remember Mary, but don't know what happened to her. I liked her, though.
As for the funky Ms. Parella this is from wthr.com:
Parella Lewis
SkyTrak Weather
Parella Lewis joined the SkyTrak weather team in January, 2004, and can be seen anchoring "Weekend Sunrise" Saturday and Sunday mornings on Channel 13. She came to Indianapolis from the NBC affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she spent two and a half years as a meteorologist.}}
Sunday
Women Of Weather: Cast Your Vote For The Cutest Green Screen Queen
Last week, we brought you War Of The Indy Radio Talk Show Hosts. This week, we've decided to go with something a bit, er, bubblier. Because as much fun as it is to watch political hosts attacking one another, it's even more fun, at least for most boys out there, to imagine the Women Of Weather attacking each other. With pillows.
And so, as a light-hearted end to this gorgeous day, we want to placate our male audience by posing the question: Who's hotter, Angela or Parella?
For those of you not in Central Indiana, we're referring to the battle between WTHR (NBC)and WISH (CBS), two Indy stations that have been trying to one-up each other in recent years by hiring perky, cute meteorologists. (Which, by the way, is a difficult job that apparently requires a whole bunch of training. And, depending on which station you watch, the latest Doppler VIPIR Mixmaster 9000 Super Special Weathercasting Machine.)
Anyway, WISH got the ball rolling in August 2001 when it brought Angela Buchman (top right) on board. But WTHR was not to be outdone. In January 2004, that station hired Parella Lewis (above left) to talk about cold fronts and jet streams, all the while pleasing the male demographic.
We should note that WRTV (ABC) has a cute weekend meteorologist, Crystal Wicker, and WXIN (FOX) has its share of eye candy on every newscast. But the true battle, at least as we see it, has to come down to Angela v. Parella. Cast yer votes, boys.
For those who are keeping score at home, yes, we realize this is a small step toward evening out our drippy Brad Ellsworth coverage. But we never claimed fairness nor balance.
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some of us guys like perky weather guys! Rob Marciano on CNN is so hunky when he's soaking wet and tracking hurricanes...
Posted by: Wilson46201 | Apr 11, 2006 at 04:38 PM
*tuning television to CNN*
Posted by: TDW | Apr 11, 2006 at 04:38 PM
I've had a thing for Parella since she started here. Great personality, not fakey, very girl-next-door.
Too bad she has to hang out with "Tree-Boy"-- are we watching Barney or the news? What the hell kind of name is that?
Posted by: Sarty Snopes | Apr 11, 2006 at 04:43 PM
Didn't Treeboy get fired?
Posted by: | Apr 11, 2006 at 04:45 PM
I sure hope so-- if for no other reason that he called himself "Tree-Boy."
Anchor: Did you know that there's a guy running around here who calls himself "Treeboy?"
Station Manager: Seriously? Get rid of him.
Posted by: Sarty Snopes | Apr 11, 2006 at 04:58 PM
Getting back on topic, there's no competition here, Angela all the way.
I hated tree-boy too.
Posted by: | Apr 11, 2006 at 06:27 PM
No question Angela. But I wouldn't turn either down, cause you know I have the ladies lining up for their chance with me.
Posted by: Thomas Paine | Apr 11, 2006 at 06:29 PM
Saying that Angela Buchman is hotter than Parella Lewis is like saying that Christina Agulaererereera is hotter than Isabella Rossellini.
Posted by: Henry Schricker | Apr 11, 2006 at 07:41 PM
Angela Buchman--hands down. There is nothing more to say.
Posted by: Warm Front In My Pants | Apr 11, 2006 at 09:29 PM
Angela is my favorite...
Posted by: Mr. Buchman | Apr 11, 2006 at 10:47 PM
um. kinda a sexist question, isn't it? "Cast yer votes BOYS"?
This GIRL votes Parella with that oh-so-sexy tea leoni voice.
Who knows, maybe some of the BOYS like the brad ellsworth coverage too :)
Posted by: | Apr 11, 2006 at 10:54 PM
When I visit my mom's house in Peru, Indiana I tend to gravitate toward WISH and Angela Buchman. She has my vote.
By the way, is there anyone else with nostalgic feelings for former WTHR anchor Robin Wolfram?
As to the comment about Isabella Rossellini, when did it become a sin to be a brunette on tv?
Posted by: Dustin Blythe | Apr 11, 2006 at 10:59 PM
dustin, i remember a weekend weather girl on channel 13 during the mid 1980s. her name was nancy rogers.
a local group, the cousins from venus, had a song about her. some the the lyrics went "there's a storm in my heart for the weathergirl on channel 13."
and i vote for kim king. third-party weather babes should be allowed on the ballot.
Posted by: harry near indy | Apr 12, 2006 at 03:42 AM
Angela all the way. Just last night, I watched the weather forecast and still don't know if it's going to rain or not because of that piece of eye candy!
Posted by: | Apr 12, 2006 at 07:45 AM
You're right. The question was kinda sexist. But it's been mostly men complaining that I only post pictures of hot men in politics, so my main goal was to shelve their criticism.
My apologies.
Posted by: TDW | Apr 12, 2006 at 07:52 AM
I'll need to spend some time with both Angela and Parella to finalize my vote. TDW, anyway to make that happen?
Posted by: garvey | Apr 12, 2006 at 08:05 AM
Alas, I do not know the Women Of Weather. I get the feeling I would be far more popular if I did.
Posted by: TDW | Apr 12, 2006 at 08:55 AM
Sexist? How about hiring a weatherwoman you think guys will like in order to sell them your advertisor's products? Who, exactly, is this trying to exploit?
Sorry. I'm still horny for beer babes, a lifelong indoctrination (thanks, budweiser) that still tempts me to believe that drinking cheap beer will magically associate me with large-breasted blonde women. When I start getting wood for a thunderstorm, I'll let you know.
Posted by: yanniatacrapolis | Apr 12, 2006 at 09:32 AM
No disagreement that it's a shameless TV ploy. But this is the same medium that brings countless horrible reality shows into our living rooms each night.
I expect more from other media. Television is a lost cause.
Posted by: TDW | Apr 12, 2006 at 09:48 AM
At our house, the major debate is not Angela vs. Parella, but whether the frequent hair changes of Angela are correlated to storm fronts, station politics, or Mitch's gaffes.
Posted by: wilky | Apr 12, 2006 at 10:18 AM
bad news for fans of TDW but Angela is a big time Republican
Posted by: WISH or WTHR | Apr 12, 2006 at 09:02 PM
what about parella??? that could be the deciding factor!
Posted by: | Apr 12, 2006 at 10:45 PM
Angela's got the better legs. Parella wears those hand-me-down pant suits from Julia Moffitt.
Posted by: Legman | Apr 13, 2006 at 12:58 AM
There is NO contest here. Parella all the way! Just because a woman is attractive doesn't mean she's a bubble-headed bleach blonde.
Posted by: | Apr 14, 2006 at 02:39 PM
I have seen them both in person and Parella Lewis gets my vote. She makes you feel like you've known her forever. And she's great to look at to!
Posted by: which one? | Apr 15, 2006 at 02:39 PM
They're both beauties. I think Parella is more "real". Besides, isn't she still single?
Posted by: jierca | Apr 16, 2006 at 09:52 AM
single? I guess so. Not married anyhow, as I know Angela is.
Posted by: | Apr 17, 2006 at 03:13 PM
angela's had two kids! and she lost all the weight so quickly! if all the women in this world could be so lucky -- or beautiful!
Posted by: | Apr 17, 2006 at 03:16 PM
My choice is Parella Lewis. Just once, I wish she would wear a skirt that isn't too long! And Kim King has a nice set of gams.
Posted by: Rich | Apr 18, 2006 at 06:57 PM
Actually, seeing Parella Lewis in a skirt, period would be a step in the right direction. Why does she always wear pants?
Posted by: Rich | Apr 18, 2006 at 06:59 PM
Some women just aren't skirt wearing types, you know what I mean? ;-) But I'm with you all the way betting she has some fantastic legs.
Posted by: skirtchasinglady | Apr 19, 2006 at 06:49 AM
Who cares about skirts? This is 2006, you know. Anyway, my vote goes to Parella Lewis. I guess you can say that I'm just a sucker for southern charm. There is just something about that girl!
Posted by: whocaresaboutskirts | Apr 19, 2006 at 10:57 AM
Angela all the way! She is only reason my TV occasionally turns to channel 8 news, from 13. Have you not seen how well her clothes fit against her curves?
Posted by: Brian | Apr 19, 2006 at 11:01 AM
Parella hands down.
Posted by: David | Apr 21, 2006 at 08:18 AM
I think this vote comes down to preference. Both women have something to offer,but nothing in common. There is the soccer mom and girl next door to choose from,but It's ashame their not on the same staion. Then my televison would never be turned off. By the way, what about the other attractive women on tv? we should talk about them as well.
Posted by: | Apr 26, 2006 at 04:39 PM
I try not to censor things. Some blogs do, but I think it sends the wrong message.
However, if the ugliness persists, I'll close down the thread, which really is a more general form of censorship.
Play nicely.
Posted by: TDW | Apr 27, 2006 at 11:52 AM
Thanks, paula.
I don't think I get a vote, either, since I rarely watch local weather. I find it more fun to be pleasantly or unpleasantly surprised each morning. You know, like when you go to bed with an open window thinking it's going to be a mild night, but then you wake up and it's, like, 25 degrees in the room.
That's way more fun than paying attention to Super Doppler Rockin' Awesomeness 5300.
Posted by: TDW | Apr 27, 2006 at 02:11 PM
Vote goes for Parella, seems like the girl next door (if you were one lucky bastard). Seems like she'd look as good first thing in the morning as she does when she's on tv.
As for her preference....really no ones business but her own, but just because she was seen having a good time with a female friend doesn't mean that is her choice.
Posted by: Parella Fan | May 01, 2006 at 07:28 PM
Sorry to take away the fun, but I've decided to use my rarely used power of censorship to delete the ugly comments from this thread and close it to further comments.
This wasn't a political thread, nor was it intended to personally attack those under discussion. It was just supposed to be a fun break from the usual.
Posted by: TDW | May 01, 2006 at 07:30 PM
The comments to this entry are closed.
Saturday
Dino Dash 5KLittle Rock, AR -- May 31, 2003
Place Female Runners City, State Age Time80 Parella Lewis Little Rock, AR 28 33:28LITTLE ROCK RELAY MARATHON RESULTS Little Rock, ArkansasMay 5,200348 Jake Hatley 1:07:36 9:57 55:20 8:47 1:30:14 12:43 1:07:15 11:13 4:40:24 4:40:07 10:42 LITTLE ROCK AR Parella Lewis Joe Pequeuo Greg Yarbrough
yoU can leave LR but it doesn't mean they forget U.
What Happened too this post? Parella Lewis - I STILL haven't figured this gal out. That voice was deeper thanBarry White. I sometimes have nightmares about her. ..."
And the reply posted to that was
That name is a blast from the past! - B@* HOG** 09/23/05 08:49:16am (23)
"I had a couple of friends who knew her while she was in Little Rock, and they indicated she did not necessarily harbor a particular fondness for Oscar Mayer. "
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Here is the link in case you want to see for yourself
http://www.rabidhogfans.com/rhf_php/?action=view&id=365383
Here's a post from Rabid Hog Fans- the Arkansas Razor Backs Board
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Subject: One more group of gals: the What are you Thinking? in response to She is indeed a hottie, but... posted by UAGrad95
Date: 04/21/05 08:29:42am
The two founding members of the "What are You thinking putting THAT on the air Club" are....
Renee Shapiro - It's like a morning show with Janet Huckabee's voice and Gilbert Gotfried's charm. Sheesh!
Parella Lewis - I STILL haven't figured this gal out. That voice was deeper than Barry White. I sometimes have nightmares about her.
Wednesday
WTHR adjusts news desk lineups
The early morning news on WTHR (Channel 13) just got earlier."Eyewitness News Sunrise" now airs a half-hour earlier weekdays, starting at 4:30 a.m. Previously, the morning news show aired from 5 to 7 a.m., with additional local news reports sprinkled in during the "Today Show" broadcast."Our hope is to serve both the early riser and possibly even those getting off third-shift schedules," according to news director Jacques Natz.The expanded morning show brought about some anchor desk changes, too.To give morning co-anchor Bruce Kopp a break, Scott Swan will take over the noon slot in addition to his duties at 5:30 p.m., according to Channel 13 promotions manager Jeff Dutton. You won't be seeing Chuck Lofton doing weather at noon anymore, either. Meteorologists Parella Lewis and Tina Simpkin will handle those duties.Julia Moffitt will continue morning and noontime co-anchor duties but will be able to handle it with a long break between the shifts, Dutton said. "All the changes are being made so as not to burn out the morning team."
Friday
Lewis spent two and a half years covering the weather desk at KARK. While in Little Rock, she was part of the state's first dual weather team where she shared the 5, 6 &10:00 p.m. weathercasts with the chief meteorologist. Parella went on to become the weekend anchor and primary storm chaser, tracking down tornadoes and severe weather throughout the state.Parella began her career in the place she spent most of her childhood. She worked as the 5,6 & 10 p.m. weather anchor at KATC TV in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she forecasted everything from hurricanes and floods to extreme heat. She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.What's Lewis doing now? After leaving KARK in late 2003, she has found a home at WTHR, Indianapolis, Indiana. Lewis can be seen anchoring "Weekend Sunrise" Saturday and Sunday mornings on WTHR.
Here are the post that replied on the blog:
chuck said...
I do miss Ms Lewis, she was most professional.
2:18 PM
Anonymous said...
Uh...she's a weather-muffen
6:42 PM
Anonymous said...
What is a weather-muffen ?
9:14 AM
Anonymous said...
weather-muffen: a good looking woman who forcasts the weather without any meteorological degrees or certifications
10:22 AM
Anonymous said...
Oh.... you mean like Tracy Douglass was 15 years ago ?
10:39 AM
Anonymous said...
Check out the weather babe in LA..http://www.fox11.com/sections/newsteam/barberie.asp
10:42 AM
Anonymous said...
KARK stopped the dual weather thing and moved her to weekends when research showed she was scoring higher then Brett Cummings. I had never heard of a station demoting someone for scoring too high in research, until KARK did it. Glad to see she's doing well.
11:20 AM
Anonymous said...
Brett is WAY better than Parella... I'm not sure the above poster is telling the truth
12:21 PM
Anonymous said...
Since when do Arkansas stations do research ?
12:54 PM
Saturday
Channel 13 Bio
Parella Lewis joined the SkyTrak weather team in January, 2004, and can be seen anchoring "Weekend Sunrise" Saturday and Sunday mornings on Channel 13. She came to Indianapolis from the NBC affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she spent two and a half years as a meteorologist. While in Little Rock, she was part of the state's first dual weather team where she shared the 5, 6 &10:00 p.m. weathercasts with the chief meteorologist. Parella went on to become the weekend anchor and primary storm chaser, tracking down tornadoes and severe weather throughout the state.
Parella began her career in the place she spent most of her childhood. She worked as the 5,6 & 10 p.m. weather anchor at KATC TV in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she forecasted everything from hurricanes and floods to extreme heat. She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Parella has always enjoyed being active in her community. She served as vice co-chair of Lafayette Teen Court, an organization designed to give teens in trouble a second chance. While in Little Rock, Parella was named Volunteer of the Year by the Juvenile Diabetes association and was given the treasured Blue Knight award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Parella loves Indiana and is eager to become involved in her new community as well.
Parella spent over two years with her family in Kenya, Africa, when she was a teenager and her parents remain heavily involved in international missions. When not at work, she spends her time doing outdoor activities such as running, hiking and kayaking. She also enjoys playing and working on music in her spare time.
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