Lang
1/22/25
The company that owns KWWL television appears to be reversing its decision to replace local meteorologists with forecasters from the Weather Channel.
Allen Media Group owns The Weather Channel as well as 28 network television stations nationwide, including KWWL. Last week KCJJ reported that the company was laying off its local meteorologists and replacing them with forecasts recorded at The Weather Channel’s Atlanta studios. Allen Media and owner Byron Allen were blasted for the move on social media.
KCJJ has now learned that Allen Media employees were informed on Wednesday that, “Allen will no longer hub the weather from Atlanta.” Sources within the company have told KCJJ the reversal came after a revolt from both local and national advertisers.
It is unclear if the latest development applies to all Allen Media stations, or if all or only some of the local meteorologists will be retained.