By Our Correspondent

National News – Veteran weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has delivered an emotional goodbye after nearly three decades on BBC Breakfast, marking the end of a celebrated broadcasting career that brought daily weather updates to millions of viewers across the United Kingdom.

The farewell took place on Wednesday, when Kirkwood signed off for the final time after 28 years on the popular morning programme.

The respected broadcaster, who first joined the show in 1997, announced earlier this year that she would be stepping away from the programme to focus on travelling and spending more time with her husband, Steve.

During her final broadcast, Kirkwood told viewers it had been a “privilege and honour” to be welcomed into their homes every morning while delivering forecasts ranging from heatwaves to snowfall.

Her colleagues and fans paid glowing tributes throughout the programme.

Presenter Sally Nugent praised Kirkwood for transforming how weather forecasts are delivered on television, noting that her professionalism, warmth and cheerful personality had made her a household name.

Messages of appreciation also poured in from viewers and celebrities who credited her for making weather reporting engaging and relatable.

Among those honouring her career was British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who described Kirkwood’s career as remarkable and thanked her for being a reassuring presence on morning television for decades.

The programme featured highlights from Kirkwood’s long career, including memorable broadcasts from major events such as Wimbledon, the Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot.

In one light-hearted moment during her final episode, a guide dog named Flash—known for once interrupting her live broadcast—made a surprise appearance in the studio.

Becoming visibly emotional as the show concluded, Kirkwood thanked viewers for their support and reflected on the many experiences she shared with colleagues behind the scenes.

She said she would miss delivering forecasts but looked forward to enjoying slower mornings and exploring weather around the world rather than reporting on it.

Her departure marks the end of an era for BBC Breakfast, where she spent nearly three decades informing audiences while bringing warmth, humour and reliability to morning weather reports.