Cameron Hopman is joining 27 News (WKOW-TV) as the station’s chief meteorologist. Hopman’s debut appearance will be on Jan. 8.
Hopman comes to WKOW with more than 15 years of forecasting experience. He was the chief meteorologist at WEVV in Evansville, Indiana for the past five years. Prior to that, Hopman forecasted the weather for WLFI in West Lafayette, Indiana, including as chief meteorologist for three years. Hopman is originally from the Chicagoland area and was raised in Tinley Park, Illinois. He holds a degree from Eastern Illinois University and has his National Weather Association Broadcaster’s Seal of Approval.
“It was an intense process to find the right person to fit our evening news team,” said WKOW News Director Dani Maxwell. “It was important for us to not only find someone who would meet the high expectations we have for our 27 Storm Track weather team but would also find ways to connect with our audience. We’re confident that Cam’s warmth and expertise will quickly make his forecasts a part of our viewers’ nightly routines.”
“I am thrilled to be joining an incredible team in such a wonderful, close-knit community,” Hopman said. “My family and I could not ask for a better place to call home and we look forward to making Madison exactly that.”
