“Q13 FOX” KCPQ-TV News Director Erik Breon announced to staff in a memo today that 23 year Chief Weather Anchor Walter Kelley is leaving the FOX O/O station to be closer to family in Phoenix AZ. The memo noted: “Walter has been with “Q13” since 1997 helping Western Washington survive many historic weather events.” His last day on air will be June 25. The station has posted the position.
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Always looked forward to seeing your forecast and how you present it to us viewers. Best wishes to you and your family in Arizona.
WOW! Just got back into the US from international flight restrictions and just found our THE BEST WEATHER GUY EVER is leaving! We could ALWAYS depend on your forecasts. Better than the weather reports is your outgoing personality! It's been a pleasure to watch you all these years. Maybe will have to watch Phoenix Weather should you get a gig down there! Wishing you the BEST!
Of all the weatherpeople I have watched over the years beginning in 1959, you are the best I have ever seen. And there were some really good ones during that time covering Colorado Springs, Denver, Grand Forks ND, Tucson and San Diego. Your personality, enthusiasm, sense of humor and ability to explain the weather in understandable terms is exceptional. Your dedication to educate the viewers about the how and why of weather events is unusual and enlightening. I’ve never seen any other weatherperson do this in both the technical and layman terms as well as you do. I’m really bummed you’re leaving Seattle but wish you and your family the very best. Thank you for allowing me to watch you do your thing for the last 10 years. You will definitely be missed.
You are the best Walter! You bring fun and such positive vibes. I can't tell you how much I appreciate and respect what you stand for. You will be missed. All the best to you!!
Walter, where will you ski? We'll miss you, The Real Weather Man!
Walter, Thankyou for making my husband and I smile each night! We ALWAYS ran to see your uplifting reports. Every day! We will miss you Walter. God Bless!
Walter you,re the best. A spirit guide whose brutal honesty makes nature
Sit up and listen. I would have guessed you were born in the northwest.
When you get around to it comeback for a cameo now and again.
Please stay healthy and keep you charismatic optimism. Love you
Its better to love out of reach,
Than to love all the things you can hold.
Its better to follow your heart,
Than to only hear what you are told...
Walter, your an alto stratus cumulus born convergence zone ninja. I'll miss you dearly sir. Best wishes with your family 👪
I have been tremendously entertained with your forecasting, Walter. And, I've learned a lot about weather too. You're a real gem. thank you
What!..Walter..you will be sooooo missed...but we expect you to "Live Long and Prosper" down there in all that heat..no snow will be safe from our Walter!...blessings to you and your Dear family..this can't be goodbye...just good luck!