Meteorologist Makayla Lucero leaves WUSA9

WUSA9 meteorologist Makayla Lucero is stepping away from television news, marking the end of nearly a decade in broadcast meteorology, reports The MoCo Show.

According to The MoCo Show post, “Lucero, who joined WUSA9 after stints in East Texas and Jacksonville, Florida, built a career covering everything from record-breaking heat and tornado outbreaks to hurricanes making landfall along the Florida coast. A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, she has always called Denver home, where her family still lives and where she often visits her parents, sisters and niece.”

In a statement shared with viewers, Lucero reflected on her journey in local news:

“After nearly a decade of pursuing my dream of being a broadcast meteorologist I have made the difficult decision to step away from TV news. My time in local news has challenged me to grow in ways I never could have imagined… I am proud of the work I have done, the relationships I’ve built, and obstacles I have overcome.”

She went on to thank viewers for their support: “I can’t even begin to put into words how grateful I am for each and every viewer who has invited me into their home and trusted me to provide them with their weather forecast. From the bottom of my heart — thank you.”

While she has not yet revealed details about her next career move, Lucero told viewers to “stay tuned” as she looks ahead to a new adventure, states The MoCo Show.

Of note, according to LinkedIn, Lucero lists herself as marketing director of The Theresa Sondra Jacobs Foundation, an organization that takes “an innovative approach to learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).”