WPTY Chief Meteorologist Mark Walden was found dead in his home over the Weekend.

​The station says that according to officials, Mark died in his home over the weekend from apparent natural causes.

Word is that Walden went home sick on Friday. ​

Walden joined the Memphis station in 1999.

He was highly respected among his colleagues as a gifted meteorologist with a passion for weather, and keeping our community safe and informed. Mark also proudly served with numerous charitable organizations.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, stepdaughter and son.

​He was 38 years old.

H/T WPTY