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Phil Sakal

WEWS

Meteorologist

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!

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