Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy leaving WBNS-TV for 'exciting new opportunity'
Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy of WBNS-TV (Channel 10) is going to be leaving the news outlet this week. Her last day will be Thursday, according to a Monday social media post by the station.
"With heavy hearts, we are announcing Chief Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy is leaving 10TV for an exciting new opportunity. ... We wish her all the best on her next adventure," the post stated.
With heavy hearts, we are announcing Chief Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy is leaving 10TV for an exciting new opportunity. Her last day with 10TV will be on Thursday. We wish her all the best on her next adventure!https://t.co/sFsJWQcgyi #10TV
— 10TV (@10TV) December 12, 2022
John Cardenas, president and general manager of WBNS, said via email, “We are sad to see Ashlee leave but are so happy for her and this new opportunity for (her) and her family. She has built and earned the trust of our viewers and we are committed to continuing that trust with our experienced Doppler 10 weather team."
Baracy, who is from southeast Michigan, joined the Doppler 10 Weather Team in 2015 and was the morning meteorologist before being named chief meteorologist in 2019. She was the station's first female chief meteorologist, according to WBNS.
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She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and holds a broadcast meteorology certification from Mississippi State University. She also has a Master of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University.
On her own Twitter account, Baracy acknowledged the WBNS post, adding "more news to come."
Cardenas said Baracy gave "plenty of notice about her impending departure," and that the station will announce a new chief meteorologist in the coming days.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: WBNS-TV Chief Meteorologist Ashlee Baracy leaving Channel 10 this week
