🌀 From Poughkeepsie to Primetime: Kelly Cass Scores Emmy for ‘Tracking Helene’ Coverage!
ATLANTA, July 2025 – The Weather Channel’s own Kelly Cass has earned one of the highest honors in broadcast journalism—an Emmy Award—for her role in the network’s breaking news coverage of Hurricane Helene.
Cass was a key part of the special report titled “Tracking Helene,” which guided viewers through the dangerous Category 3 hurricane as it made landfall. The Emmy was awarded for Outstanding Breaking News Coverage, highlighting the Weather Channel team’s commitment to public safety and clear, timely communication during a national weather emergency.
A proud native of Dutchess County, New York, Kelly Cass has been a trusted meteorologist at The Weather Channel since 2000. Her weekend morning broadcasts on America’s Weekend Headquarters have made her a familiar and reassuring face in millions of households.
> “It’s not every day that your sister wins an Emmy!!! Go, Kelly Cass!”
– Judge Tracey C. MacKenzie, Cass’s sister, in a celebratory Facebook post.
The Emmy recognizes not only Kelly’s on-air excellence, but also the efforts of the producers, field teams, and meteorologists who worked together to deliver accurate, lifesaving information as Hurricane Helene tore across the southeastern U.S.
Cass said the award was a team win:
> “This Emmy is for every crew member who braved the storm with us—behind the scenes and on camera—to help people stay informed and safe.”
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About Kelly Cass
Weekend anchor on America’s Weekend Headquarters, Saturdays & Sundays from 6–9 a.m. ET
Formerly worked at WRGB-TV in Albany and WTZA-TV in Kingston, NY
Earned the National Weather Association Seal of Approval
Known for her deep passion for extreme weather, from lake-effect snow to hurricanes
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What’s Next
As hurricane season continues, Kelly Cass remains a reliable source for clear, science-based coverage when viewers need it most—now with an Emmy to her name.
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We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Kelly Cass has won an Emmy Award for her role in Tracking Helene, The Weather Channel’s live coverage of Hurricane Helene. Congratulations to Kelly and the entire team for this well-deserved recognition! 🌪️📺 #EmmyWinner #KellyCass #WeatherChannel #BreakingNews
