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Cecily Tynan to Retire From 6ABC After More Than 30 Years

Her announced exit creates a leadership vacancy at Action News that highlights recent staff turnover at the station.

Overview

  • 6ABC announced Thursday that chief meteorologist Cecily Tynan will retire with her final broadcast at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31.
  • Tynan joined the station in 1995, became chief meteorologist in 2009, and guided viewers through major regional events such as the Blizzard of 1996, Hurricane Sandy, and post‑Ida flooding.
  • General manager John W. Morris praised Tynan as a trusted on‑air voice and newsroom leader who has been central to the station’s daily newscasts and holiday coverage.
  • The station has not named a replacement and local reporting lists possible internal candidates — Karen Rogers, Adam Joseph, and Brittany Boyer — while management considers a successor.
  • Tynan said she plans to spend more time with family and water‑ski in Florida, and the change will prompt viewers to watch how 6ABC fills a high‑visibility public‑safety role on its top newscasts.