Yesterday, FTVLive told you about KYTV (Springfield) Weather Anchor Ron Hearst, who rushed into the station to cover some severe weather that moved into the area.

Ron had everything he needed....except pants. 

Bridget Lovelle, KY3 and KSPR news director, explained what happened in an email:

"Both Ron Hearst and Abby Dyer came in on their day off to help Matt Jones after the first warnings were issued. Ron was in shorts on his Sunday off, running errands. 

"He had grabbed an extra jacket, shirt and tie to help with live reports, but not pants.
Despite that, I made the decision to add Ron on-air as the weather situation deteriorated and several tornado warnings were  issued.

"We knew he had shorts on and never intended to show them on-air. Unfortunately it happened briefly during his nearly two hours of continuous severe weather coverage. While a few viewers have been critical of the decision, we really appreciate the large number of people who have found humor in it.  

 H/T Springfield News-Leader