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9 First Warning Meteorologist Sherry Hughes

Posted at 5:07 PM, Oct 24, 2011
and last updated 2018-03-13 10:35:13-04

Connect with Sherry

shughes@wcpo.com

513-852-9900

Twitter @Sherry_Hughes

Facebook

When did you start working here? September 2011

Where else have you worked? WTSP TV, Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
WNCN TV, Raleigh, NC
KSAZ TV, Phoenix, AZ
WCSC TV, Charleston, SC

Where did you go to college? University of South Carolina -Broadcast Journalism
Mississippi State University - Broadcast Meteorology

What are you most proud of when it comes to your work? I'm most proud of keeping my community safe during severe storms and providing daily forecast information to help viewers plan their day. I'm also proud of my community involvement, I volunteer at Cincinnati's Children Hospital, I am a mentor with Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, and volunteer through the Cincinnati Chapter of The Links Incorporated of which I'm a member.

What are you most proud of in your own life? I'm most proud of giving my time and resources to charitable community endeavors like the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Breast Cancer campaign, American Red Cross and Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank projects to feed those in need.

What do you love about living in the Tri-State?  I love the many different communities and all the outdoor festivals. I also love strolling the Banks area along the Ohio River.

What are your favorite local hangouts/places, sports & cultural institutions? I love going to the Reds, Bengals and University of Cincinnati sporting events. My favorite hang out spots are OTR, Hyde Park, Rookwood Commons and my Clifton neighborhood.

All time favorites?I am currently reading My Beloved World by Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor and I love it. My favorite book is The Color Purple by Alice Walker. My favorite TV show right now is Criminal Minds. I also enjoy shows by Shonda Rhimes. Scandal is hot right now and I'm hooked!

Apps you can't live without? Nike Running App
Twitter App
Holy Bible App
Storm Shield Weather App
Yahoo App

Tell us more! I am happily married and I love meeting people and saying hello.