Simpson steps away from television

Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson has announced that he is resigning his position with WHIO-TV and plans to take a sabbatical from broadcasting.

“After much thought I’ve decided that this is a good time to focus on myself and on my family,” Simpson said. “I’m grateful for the support of WHIO, and all of the Channel 7 viewers for their outreach. I’m now looking forward to the next chapter in my life.”

“It’s been an honor to work directly with Jamie for nearly a decade of his 15 years here at WHIO-TV,” said David Bennallack, Senior Managing Director of Content at Cox Media Group Ohio. “While viewers saw his work on-air, I was privileged to see his dedication behind the scenes – working in the Storm Center overnights, on weekends or whenever threatening weather approached. As a result of his contributions, our Storm Center 7 Meteorologists are the highest-rated weather team in America.”

WHIO has begun a nationwide search for Jamie’s replacement.