The Watercooler : Meteorologist dies on live tv

Meteorologist who collapsed live on air says she’s ‘doing OK’ and recovering from a 'head injury'

Alissa Carlson shared on Instagram March 19 that she is out of the hospital and wrote, “Thanks for all the texts, messages, and calls! I’m going to be ok!”

March 19, 2023, 6:09 PM CDT / Source: TODAY
By Ariana Brockington

Meteorologist Alissa Carlson is assuring viewers she is feeling OK after she fainted on live television. In an update March 19, Carlson thanks those who have offered support as she recovers from "a head injury."

On March 18, Carlson, who currently works for CBS’s Los Angeles KCAL News, collapsed during a live morning news report.


In a clip from the broadcast uploaded to Twitter, KCAL News co-anchors Nichelle Medina and Rachel Kim introduce Carlson for her segment. The award-winning meteorologist is briefly shown smiling before her eyes roll back as she slumps over and falls onto the floor.

KCAL News posted an update shortly after the scary incident that said, “KCAL News Meteorologist Alissa Carlson was about to start her weather forecast this morning when she fainted. Our team jumped in to help and comfort her while waiting for medical help to arrive.”

The news outlet also thanked fans for their thoughts and prayers and shared an update about Carlson's health on Twitter.