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Report: WGHP meteorologist Emily Byrd seriously injured in fall

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

(Updated 6:22 pm)

Staff Reports

Emily Byrd, a meteorologist at WGHP (Fox, Channel 8), was seriously injured in a fall Monday, according to a story posted on the TV station's website.

"Emily was out shopping on Monday when she fell, hitting her head and breaking several bones," the station reports. "She is doing 'much better' today and wants to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers."

Byrd is expected to be out of work for several weeks while she recovers but is expected to return to the station.

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bobberpopper

February 7, 2012 - 5:13 pm EST

Going to miss you Emily hope you get better real soon.

kenpofan

February 7, 2012 - 7:01 pm EST

All the best and prayers for her.

Doug Johnson

February 7, 2012 - 7:10 pm EST

All the best, hope you have a speedy recovery.

speakup2

February 7, 2012 - 7:48 pm EST

Hope that you get better soon...

sparkeysig

February 7, 2012 - 8:42 pm EST

God speed on a rapid and full recovery.

retiree

February 7, 2012 - 9:03 pm EST

Van Denton and Emily Byrd are two of the best three weather people in our area and Leigh Brock is the other one. Get well Emily . . .we're praying for your recovery.