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Carol Kirkwood's Final Forecast: End of an Era

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Carol Kirkwood, a beloved BBC weather presenter, concludes her 28-year tenure with her final forecast on BBC Breakfast, marking the end of an era for the BBCs most recognizable face. Despite the bittersweet farewell, Kirkwood looks forward to traveling with her husband and chasing forecasts worldwide.

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Carol Kirkwood's Final Forecast: End of an Era

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Carol Kirkwood's Final Forecast: End of an Era. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 1, Carol Kirkwood is wrapping up 28 years as a BBC weather presenter with her final forecast on BBC breakfast this morning. She's already kicked off today with a quick update around 6.45, warning of mist, fog, and clouds across the UK. Scottman and Northern Ireland get rain, while England and Wales catch some sun, but Easter weekend lips unsettled overall. She announced her exit back in January, saying she wants more time to travel with her husband. After decades on air, this marks the end of an era for one of the BBC's most recognizable faces, whose delivered forecasts through massive tech. Changes from green screens to virtual reality. Viewers and colleagues are flooding in with memories and farewell messages, sharing how Carol's warm smile and reliable updates became morning rituals. For millions, hosts like Sally Nugin hinted at surprises waiting for her, keeping the mood light amid the goodbyes. In a personal note, Carol reflected on her last alarm call, briefing, and that familiar earpiece cue of time gone. She'll miss the wonder of weather

and the audience connection, but looks forward to lions and chasing forecasts worldwide. Tune in as she delivers that last full forecast, and who knows what heartfelt moments are still coming her way on this bittersweet final shift.

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