Hollie Strano, former WKYC meteorologist, to do forecast work for southern radio stations

Hollie Strano, the former WKYC Channel 3 meteorologist who was fired in September 2024 from the station after 22 years, has found new work broadcasting the weather for southern radio stations, she said on Facebook.

“What an honor it is to be bringing you the forecast each day, from my hometown in Cleveland to your radios down South!” Strano posted. “Grateful for the opportunity, and excited for what’s ahead.”

The radio stations will be based in Georgia and Alabama, Strano reported.

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Strano was arrested and charged in November 2023 with one count of operating a vehicle under the influence by Cuyahoga Falls police after her vehicle crashed near Towpath Tennis Center on Akron-Peninsula Road, hitting a fire hydrant. She reportedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.244%, more than three times the legal limit of 0.08%. She later pleaded guilty to the charge.

Following Strano’s dismissal, she sued her former company, claiming she was terminated for sharing her story on social media regarding her treatment for alcoholism and for promoting a product on her social media pages, although she said she received nothing of value from the brand for making the post.

Strano currently hosts the “Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano” podcast which streams on Youtube.

Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com or on Twitter @athompsonABJ

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Hollie Strano, former WKYC meteorologist, forecasts on southern radio