'I have felt the trust and kindness of New York and the tri-state viewers since 1988, and I can't wait to start our days together again at the No. 'It is an extraordinary opportunity to come home and, once again, be a part of the Eyewitness News family,' added Sam Champion. From 2013-2016, Champion was managing editor of The Weather Channel. In August 2009, he anchored his first '20/20' special, 'Blown Away: Twisted Terror,' which chronicled the tornado that devastated Parkersburg, Iowa in 2008. He spent 18 years as a weather anchor on WABC'S Eyewitness News from 1988-2006, before joining 'Good Morning America' and ABC News.Īt the forefront of reporting on the environment and climate change, Champion traveled to Paris in 2007 for the release of a groundbreaking report on global warming by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

'I am thrilled to have Sam join our outstanding Eyewitness News team, bringing with him a tremendous track record for accuracy in weather forecasting along with his genuine care for our tri-state area communities and viewers.'Ĭhampion has had a long and successful career covering weather for ABC on the local and national level. 'Sam has a fascination and passion for weather that is absolutely contagious,' said Debra O'Connell, president and general manager, WABC. Champion will continue to contribute to ABC News. He will also be on Eyewitness News at noon with David Novarro and Shirleen Allicot.Ĭhampion will round out the Eyewitness News AccuWeather team led by chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg, along with Amy Freeze and Jeff Smith.

Starting Monday, June 3, 2019, Champion joins early risers Ken Rosato, Shirleen Allicot and traffic reporter Heather O'Rourke on Eyewitness News This Morning from 4:30-7:00 a.m.

NEW YORK - One of the most popular weather forecasters in New York City history, Sam Champion is joining WABC-TV's Eyewitness News weekday morning and noon teams as weather anchor.

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