Ohio meteorologist Hollie Strano is fired nine months after Thanksgiving DUI arrest

An Ohio meteorologist who was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence after she crashed her SUV last Thanksgiving has been fired.

Hollie Strano revealed on Monday morning that television station WKYC terminated her employment 'after 22 plus years of dedicated work.'

Strano pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor after crashing her car into a utility poll as the police were pursuing her in Cuyahoga Falls last November.

She reached speeds of 70 mph in a 35 zone, and had a blood alcohol level of 0.244 per cent - more than three times the legal limit.

Hollie Strano revealed on Monday morning that television station WKYC terminated her employment 'after 22 plus years of dedicated work.'

Strano pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor after crashing her car into a utility poll as the police were pursuing her in Cuyahoga Falls last November

Speaking about the station's decision to axe her, Strano said WKYC and Tegna's actions 'demonstrate the stigma surrounding addiction that so many in our community experience every day.

'I have been honest and authentic about my journey, and I will continue to do so… For me, but also for you and everyone who is struggling in silence for fear of this type of conduct by your own employers.

'Thank you for welcoming me into your home for all of these years. It's been the privilege of a lifetime.'

Strano vowed to 'continue prioritizing [her] sobriety and health.'

Some have suggested she should pivot her career into social media influencing, while others have assured her she'll be snapped up by a rival network 

Strano's fans have rallied behind her after she revealed the news

Following her guilty plea, Strano was fined $375, ordered to pay court fees, had her license suspended for a year and had to complete a six-day driver intervention program.

She said at the time she was 'deeply remorseful for what happened the evening of November 23, 2023.

'As tragic as it was and as cliche as it may sound, I believe that had to happen to me to put me on this healing journey of sobriety and introspection.' 

Just two weeks ago, Strano celebrated a milestone 'nine months sober.'

Strano's fans have rallied behind her after she revealed the news.

Strano vowed to 'continue prioritizing [her] sobriety and health'

She reached speeds of 70 mph in a 35 zone, and had a blood alcohol level of 0.244 per cent - more than three times the legal limit

Some have suggested she should pivot her career into social media influencing, while others have assured her she'll be snapped up by a rival network.

One fan told Strano via her Instagram page: 'When one door closes another opens. You got this. Your viewers love you. Thank you for sharing your journey.'

Another wrote: 'Just know you have an entire community of people who are in recovery and will be always by your side. Thanks for making watching the weather worthwhile.'