Chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan to retire after more than 30 years with Action News
6abc Philadelphia • • sports
Key Points:
- Cecily Tynan, chief meteorologist at 6abc/WPVI-TV, announced her retirement after more than 35 years in broadcast, with her final broadcast scheduled for August 31.
- Tynan has been a trusted weather voice in Philadelphia since joining 6abc in 1995, becoming the station's first female chief meteorologist in 2009 and covering major weather events like Hurricane Sandy and the Blizzard of 1996.
- Throughout her career, she earned numerous accolades including Best Weathercaster awards from Philadelphia Weekly and Philadelphia Magazine, and made guest appearances on ABC News programs such as "Good Morning America."
- Beyond broadcasting, Tynan is an accomplished athlete, with achievements in water skiing, marathons, duathlons, and Ironman competitions, and she remains active in charity races and animal welfare advocacy.
- She plans to spend her retirement enjoying water skiing in Florida, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and rescue dogs.
