Overview

• Mark Johnson, a trusted Cleveland meteorologist for over three decades, is no longer employed at WEWS News 5 as of May 9, 2025.
• The station cited a confidential 'personnel matter' and emphasized its commitment to ethical standards, declining to provide further details.
• Fans expressed widespread support and confusion on social media, praising Johnson's long-standing service and community impact.
• WEWS has started searching for Johnson's replacement to maintain its weather coverage and audience trust.
• Despite his departure, Johnson remains active on social media, recently reporting on a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Ashtabula County.