BBC Wales weatherman Derek Brockway to leave after 30 years

Brockway grew up in Barry, where he developed his love of weather during the summer of 1976 when he was just eight years old.

He achieved his "lifelong ambition" of joining the Met Office in 1986 before moving to BBC Wales in September 1997.

Shwmae everyone. I have some BIG news to share!
After nearly 30 years of presenting the weather on @BBCWales I will be leaving at the end of the year. What a great run I've had. It's been a privilege and a pleasure x pic.twitter.com/M5iej9Tgi0

— Derek Brockway - weatherman (@DerekTheWeather) September 22, 2026

Brockway, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), said: "And what a journey it’s been.

"For nearly three decades, I’ve had the great privilege of being welcomed into your homes and sharing weather updates with you across Wales.

"Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to enjoy some incredible adventures, especially through Weatherman Walking.

"Travelling the length and breadth of Wales, meeting so many wonderful people and discovering some truly beautiful places have been some of the highlights of my time at the BBC."

Derek Brockway to leave BBC Wales at end of 2026

But now, after nearly 30 years, Brockway has announced he will be leaving BBC Wales ay Christmas.

He said: "After nearly 30 wonderful years presenting the weather for BBC Wales, I would like to let you know that I’ll be leaving at Christmas and starting a new chapter in my life.

"It’s a decision I’ve thought long and hard about, and it certainly hasn’t been an easy one."

Brockway continued: "I want to say a huge thank you to all my colleagues, past and present, who’ve been part of this journey.

"I really couldn’t have done it without you.

"Your messages, conversations, letters, poems, colourful ties and wonderful weather photographs have all been much appreciated.

"Together, we’ve navigated all types of weather – sunshine and snow, storms and heatwaves, and everything in between.

"And I’ve been incredibly lucky to share it with you."

The BBC presenter said he was "excited" about what comes next, but it wasn't goodbye just yet.

Brockway said: "I’ll still be here, saying ‘Shwmae!’ and bringing you the forecast right through until Christmas.

"And who knows? I may pop up again from time to time in the future.

"So, as I begin my final few months with BBC Wales, I simply want to say thank you – for your kindness, your support, and for making me feel part of your lives for almost 30 years.

"It’s been a genuine privilege.

"Diolch yn fawr iawn."

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