‘GMA’ Meteorologist Ginger Zee Reveals She Is Leaving Show

Good Morning America meteorologist Ginger Zee has told fans that she is leaving the show.

Ginger has been a friendly face on the morning talk show for years. So fans were alarmed to learn that their favorite would be departing the morning staple. However, Ginger has provided information about her departure that can put their minds at ease. Read on to find out what Ginger had to say about why she’s leaving the show.

Ginger Keeps Fans Apprised Of Approaching Hurricane

Before sharing news of her imminent departure from the show, Ginger Zee has been busy in the studio.

8-18; Hurricane #Hilary ,Cat 4, rapidly intensified over 86F water(~7 above avg) well south of Baja peninsula. Goes into Mexico Sunday & over the border by Sunday night. FLASH FLOODING main threat, Palm Springs could see a years worth of rain in 24 hours! #cawx #nvwx #azwx #utwx pic.twitter.com/rSkalqasDW

— Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) August 18, 2023

She is covering the approaching Pacific hurricane which has California square in its sights. Hurricane Hilary has rapidly intensified to a category 4, and will be curving back towards land in the coming days.

Ginger warned followers on the West Coast that Palm Springs and surrounding areas could see a year’s worth of rain in just 24 hours. With the ocean water as warm as it is right now, it’s the literal perfect storm of conditions to provide fuel to the hurricane. Ginger did allay some fears, however. While the storm looks impressive now, it is expected to weaken before making landfall.

On Instagram, Ginger explained, “Is a hurricane really going to impact the desert southwest?! NO, NOT as a hurricane force BUT YES as a possible tropical storm with heavy rain! Please pay close attention to #Hilary Sunday/Monday in #Nevada #california #utah #arizona.” The GMA meteorologist added, “if it remains tropical storm strength as it crosses border into United States it’s first time this type of path since 1997!”

GMA Meteorologist Ginger Zee Reveals Plans To Leave The Show

With that kind of high-stakes coverage, it’s easy to see why fans would be worried about Ginger Zee leaving.

42-year-old Ginger told fans this week that she will be taking a much-needed and well-deserved break from the show as she enjoys an end-of-summer vacation. The last time she took a break without warning fans, people were concerned that she was gone for good. So this time, Ginger wanted to forewarn everyone and make sure they know that she plans to return.

Really looking forward to some time away next week. As a heads-up, last time I took a few days off everyone thought I died or left abc etc… I am just going to take vacation and time off social. Thank goodness.

— Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) August 15, 2023

On X, formerly known as Twitter, Ginger posted, “Really looking forward to some time away next week.” The amused meteorologist added, “As a heads-up, last time I took a few days off everyone thought I died or left abc etc… I am just going to take vacation and time off social. Thank goodness.” So if you tune in next week and don’t see Ginger’s smiling face, never fear; she’ll be back.

Did you worry about the last time Ginger Zee took a vacation? And do you think that it was a good idea to preemptively explain that she would be gone? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and share your end-of-summer plans. Then catch Ginger Zee and the entire Good Morning America crew every weekday morning on ABC.