Education: Ohio University B.S. Meteorology/Geography
Current Position/Job Duties: Weekend Evening Meteorologist
Previous Work Experience: WHIZ in Zanesville
Joined News 5: September 2022
Email: philip.sakal@wews.com
Twitter: @psakalwx
Facebook: Phil Sakal
Most Memorable Stories: The Derecho of June 2012
Awards/Honors: Stay Tuned!
News Philosophy: Connect with the viewer, and always be honest with them.
Role Models: Mark Johnson, Trent Magill and Katie McGraw
Favorite Sports Teams: Cleveland Guardians, Browns and Cavs
Favorite Music: Classic Rock, Jazz, Standards, Broadway, Alternative Rock
Favorite Movie: Gettysburg (I am a huge history nerd!)
Favorite Program: Anything that will make me laugh!
Favorite Book: The Killer Angels (Like I said I am a history nerd!)
Favorite Food: A good pizza!
Family: Wife, Alaine
Pet: Cats: Grumio and River
Hobbies & Interests: Golfing, History, Learning Something New!
You're most likely to see me around town at: A Restaurant or a Golf Course
Hidden Talent: I play guitar
Something most people don't know about me: I have wanted to be a Meteorologist since I was 5 years old!
What I like best about Northeast Ohio: Being back HOME :-)
On the weekends I love to: Spend time with my wife, family and friends
Additional Info You Want People to Know about You: If you see me around town, say HI! I would love to meet you!
