Local 4 News expands their 4Warn Weather Team

Ron Hilliard Ashlee BaracyBoth hail from Metro Detroit and join the market’s most experienced forecasting team.

DETROIT, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 4Warn Weather Team on Local 4 News is exping the station’s weather coverage on all content platforms – Local 4 News on TV, ClickOnDetroit.com on the web, the 4Warn Weather app, and their streaming channel Local 4+ — with the addition of Ron Hilliard and Ashlee BaracyToday, WDIV Vice President/General Manager announced the news Bob Ellis.

Ron Hilliard and Ashlee Baracy, both originally from Metro Detroit, join the most experienced team of forecasters in the market. — Ashlee Barracy and Ron Hilliard are both originally from Metro Detroit. They join the market’s most experienced forecasters.

Ellis stated that today’s announcement showed that Ellis was more committed to weather coverage than ever. Ron grew up here DetroitAshlee was born in Westland Both scientists are both highly skilled, reliable, and trusted. The passion and dedication they have for their work and the joy they feel to return home will be evident immediately.

Hilliard, who is a news and weather reporter at WEYI-TV in the area just above I-75, joins WDIV. Flint Saginaw areas. Ron has a passion for meteorology that began young. He has covered all kinds of weather including snow, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. Ron has also worked in Erie, PA.He was also a finalist at the TBS Show “America’s Next Weatherman.”

“Weather has an impact on our daily lives. And when it turns serious, every decision counts and every second is important. He said that he understood the immense responsibility of communicating accurate information to help you make the best decisions for your family and yourself. It’s an honor to go home and be part of the 4Warn Weather Team.

Ron is a Detroiter from the core. He was raised on Detroit’s Northwest side and graduated Communication and Media Arts High School. Ron is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He graduated from The University of Minnesota. Michigan State University and Specs School of Media Arts.

DurIng his time at MSU, Ron studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico For one year. He is currently enrolled at Mississippi State UniversityThere he continues his meteorology post-graduate research. Ron is thrilled to put the 4Warn Weather technology into action.

Baracy is nothing new to Southeast Michigan WDIV TV. She was born in Westland And went to school at University of Michigan Eastern Michigan University. As a Traffic Reporter, she started her TV career with Local 4. Ashlee obtained her meteorology degree at WDIV. Mississippi State University WBNS-TV, and moved in Columbus, Ohio Seven years ago, her work earned her the title of the station’s first female Chief meteorologist. She won an Emmy award during her tenure and tirelessly encouraged young women into science, technology engineering and mathematics. She has covered every kind of weather, and she recognizes her responsibility as a meteorologist for providing the first line communication to the people. Southeast Michigan.

“Home is your heart and I couldn’t feel happier to be back forecasting for my community. I am able to prepare your children for school or keep your family safe during severe weather.

Ashlee married while she was away and started a family. She and her husband Jeff have two children – Carter and Caylee.

The station’s weather brand was refocused earlier this year to focus more on local weather coverage. 4Warn Weather. Local 4 News uses the most advanced weather technology, making it the only station that provides this information. This gives viewers the most accurate and up-to-date information available for their particular neighborhood. Exact Track 4D Radar technology gives street-level weather data, so you can plan your day with the forecast you’ll receive every day on all platforms.

Hilliard, Baracy and the other station employees will join the station immediately after the beginning of the new year. The roles of these individuals will be announced in January.

About WDIV-Local 4.

Local 4 News currently ranks No. Local 4 News is currently the No. 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.And 11 p.m. Nielsen Ratings for the Detroit Television market WDIV is No. 1 NBC affiliate in top 20 LPM markets. ClickOnDetroit.com by Local 4 is the top-ranked news and weather website. Metro Detroit’s No. 1 news website. Local 4+ – WDIV’s free streaming app – accessible on Fire TV, Roku Google TV, Apple TV, and Apple TV, delivers viewers live, original, and on-demand content.