Quick Info
| Profession | American television meteorologist and journalist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Newtown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Cecily Tynan
31/08/2026
Cecily Tynan delivered her final forecast on Action News on 31/08/2026, closing out her career at WPVI-TV. Station management praised her as a trusted voice and a leader in the newsroom. She said she planned to spend her retirement with her family, including time in Florida.
23/07/2026
Cecily Tynan announced her retirement from WPVI-TV after more than three decades at the Philadelphia ABC station. She had joined in 1995 as its first weekend meteorologist and became its first female chief meteorologist. The announcement came near the end of a career marked by coverage of major storms such as Hurricane Sandy and the Blizzard of 1996.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Cecily Joan Tynan |
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| Known For | Chief meteorologist on WPVI-TV's Action News |
| Years Active | 1991–2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Washington and Lee University |
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| Degree | Majors in journalism and politics |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Greg Watson |
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| Former Spouse | Michael Badger |
Family
| Children |
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Career
| Current/Best Known Role | Former Chief Meteorologist at WPVI-TV (Action News), retired 31/08/2026 |
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| Joined WPVI-TV | 1995 |
| Previous Work | Weather and news anchor at KTNV-TV in Las Vegas; weekend weather anchor and general assignment reporter at WDBJ in Roanoke |
| Other Roles | Hosted Primetime Weekend |
| Awards | Best On-Air Talent, Las Vegas Electronic Media Awards; Best Weathercaster, Las Vegas Review Journal; Best Weathercaster, Philadelphia Weekly; Best Weathervane award, Philadelphia Magazine |
| Retirement Announced | 23/07/2026 |
| Final Broadcast | 31/08/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University. | |
| 2. She earned meteorology training and the American Meteorological Society seal of approval. | |
| 3. She is a four-time sub-3-hour marathoner. | |
| 4. She is a former world-class professional duathlete. | |
| 5. She has competed in the Ironman World Championships. | |
| 6. She is involved in charity races and animal welfare activities. |
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