Young meteorologist earns praise for lifesaving forecasts — and meets his idol, Jim Cantore

It may look like a simple bedroom in Raleigh, North Carolina, but for Ethan Clark, it's the headquarters of North Carolina's Weather Authority, one of the state's most-followed Facebook pages. With more than 600,000 followers, Clark, 22, delivers detailed weather updates, often live as storms pass through.

"If you're just joining us, storms are gonna continue to push east," Clark said during one of his live broadcasts.

Clark's fascination with weather began in middle school. A photo of him at age 10 dressed as The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore on Halloween showcased his passion.