BBC Weather presenter Abbie Dewhurst has been presenting Look North’s weather bulletins for the past eight years and has now announced her departure from the BBC

TV weather presenter Abbie Dewhurst has revealed she’s leaving the BBC.

On the occasion of her “eight-year weather anniversary”, Abbie took to Instagram to share her exit. She penned: “The only thing crazier than landing your dream job is handing your notice in for it… A long, emotional caption so buckle up.” Referencing the day that started her journey she wrote: “Eight years ago today I walked into BBC Yorkshire as a staff weather presenter for the first time and, in spite of the initial 2.30am alarms, have been living my actual dream in this amazing corporation ever since.

“But as they say, all good things must come to an end and the end is in sight (still a couple of weeks off so plenty more reminiscent spam to come).” Closing her touching farewell note she added: “There aren’t enough thank yous in the world to everyone who has made this journey so marvellous and it really has been a journey.

“I walked into that first day as an excited 22 year old (what a baby I was) and have spent eight glorious years waking up before the sun, keeping you company on your morning routines, helping you prep for the day, hopefully providing a touch of entertainment but most importantly becoming someone you trust and can rely on (even if the weather isn’t an exact science!)”

Abbie is stepping away from the role after eight years (
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“I have met some wonderful people, a handful of which will become lifelong friends. Thank you for your patience in the early days, your company at hours most people only see when catching a flight and your constant encouragement and unwavering belief in my somewhat unhinged ideas and dreams,” reports Grimsby Live.

“We’ve been through a global pandemic, royal events both good and bad, extreme heat, devastating floods, General Elections, I’ve been thrown down a hill in a soap box in Bradford, hosted a show on national radio, reported from Wimbledon, covered stories about pigs and viral social media videos and most memorably, took part in a Children in Need tandem bike ride with Peter Levy.”

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Abbie’s post continued: “I’ll share more in the next few weeks around the future but felt it apt on my eight-year weather anniversary to take a look back and reminisce on what really has been a dream come true. Thank you for welcoming me onto your screens, into your radios and onto your phones. It’s been a privilege that’s not lost on me. The future is looking bright.”

Followers were quick to respond, with one saying: “You’ll be really missed. Thank you for brightening up our evenings, even when the weather was lousy. We’ll miss your lovely smile.” One person replied: “You will be missed Abbie, you’re the only one I trust to get the forecast right.”

One of the comments on their post read: “Really enjoyed your digital content which ranged from informative to funny and wishing you the best with whatever you’re doing next, weather related or not.” Another fan chimed in: “Sorry to see you go. I’ve watched you for many years and you will be sorely missed. Good luck in whatever you do next.”