Sue Serio
Sue Serio joined the FOX 29 News team in 1997 as weather anchor for "Good Day Philadelphia." Over the past two decades, Sue has presented forecasts outdoors in everything from blizzards and thunderstorms to wild winds at the shore. In the studio, she often shares the green screen with local children who win the opportunity to "do the weather with Sue" to benefit local charities. A career highlight: She once let movie star Mark Wahlberg do her job on the air!
Prior to joining FOX 29, Sue was co-anchor of WAKE-UP, the top-rated morning show on CBS affiliate WIVB-TV, in Buffalo, N.Y., and she co-anchored the station's "News at Noon." Prior to that, she worked at WHYY-TV 12 (PBS) in Philadelphia where she was a weather anchor and feature reporter on the evening newscast.
Sue is a cum laude graduate of Towson University in Maryland. While earning her Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication, she started her professional broadcasting career in radio at WMAR-FM in Baltimore. Sue then hosted numerous radio shows: WBAL in Baltimore, as midday radio host; WSTW in Wilmington, DE, as morning show co-host; WMGK in Philadelphia, where she was host and producer of the popular "Magic After Dark;" and WKSZ-FM, where she co-hosted the morning show.
A five-time Emmy nominee from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Sue was honored by the Academy in November, 1994, when she received the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award for weathercaster. In June 1995, she received the Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Sue is active in the community, volunteering for events at the Media Theatre, Tyler Arboretum, the SPCA, and many more. She is also the Co-Chair for the local Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. She has served on the Board of the Camden Children's Garden and is on the Advisory Board of the Main Line Animal Rescue.
During her free time, Sue enjoys knitting and other needlework, going to the movies, walking Rufus, the family dog, and sleeping. She and her husband, Bill Vargus, live in Delaware County in an empty nest. Their daughter Nia, who grew up on "Good Day Philadelphia," is attending college...not too far away... in Maryland.
The latest from Sue Serio
Wind, soaking rain to impact Philadelphia area Wednesday, temperatures plummet overnight
Expect rain and wind throughout the day, with heavy rain and a few storms possible Thursday afternoon. About two inches of rain are expected to fall before temperatures plummet back into the 30s overnight.
Philadelphia weather: Blustery and cold again Friday, mild temps return Sunday
Friday will be cold and blustery once again, but wind gusts wont be quite as strong. Temperatures will climb back into the 50s over the weekend and into next week.
Philadelphia weather: Scattered flurries give way to powerful wind gusts on Thursday
Bouts of rain and snow will be pushed across the Philadelphia-area on Thursday by a cold front that will cause potentially damaging wind gusts.
Sue Serio shares breast cancer diagnosis, road to recovery: 'My prognosis is excellent'
FOX 29's Sue Serio is opening up about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and the importance of early detection.
Plenty of sun, warmer temps end the week after pleasant preview of fall
Friday will be warmer and sunny after our pleasant preview of fall throughout the beginning of this week.
Live updates: Debby remnants prompt Tornado Watch for Philadelphia area Friday
Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby will impact the area Friday, brining heavy rain, gusting winds, and the potential for tornadoes.
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Philadelphia area Friday; chance of pop-up storms
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of the area, while the rest of the region will remain under a Heat Advisory Friday. The weekend will be slightly cooler, but Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will all bring a chance of storms.
Memorial Day forecast: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Delaware Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Philadelphia and most of the Delaware Valley.
Philadelphia weekend weather washout: Heavy rain expected Saturday, prompting Flood Watch
Friday will be chilly and windy before rain begins overnight. 1-3 inches of rain are expected in most of the area, prompting Flood Watches through Sunday morning.
Weather Authority: Friday to be mild, cloudy ahead of cold and blustery Saturday
Friday will be dry after some morning showers pass through, but a pair of cold fronts moving through during the day will mean a cold and blustery Saturday.