Campos says Cleveland is the perfect spot for any meteorologist given the diverse weather, lake effect, and its unique seasons. “It’s the perfect weather lab, every day is unique and challenging.” Angelica Campos is a meteorologist with Fox 8 News. Before arriving in Cleveland, she worked at AccuWeather where she covered weather across the nation, and throughout much of the globe. She provided forecasts for numerous AccuWeather clients such as The Big Ten Network, PBC Jamaica, WRCX, NJN, KYTX, and many more.
Campos also appeared on national networks such as Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and ABC World. Reporters from ABC News and CBS News have interviewed Angelica about winter storms, severe weather, and hurricanes. In addition, Angelica has done the weather in Spanish for TV stations in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and several Univision stations in California including Fresno, Monterrey, and San Francisco.
Campos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences and Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University, and a degree in Mass Communications from the University of West Georgia. Angelica was born in San Jose, Costa Rica. At the early age of thirteen her family decided to move from tropical Costa Rica to the United States in early winter of December 1999.
Experiencing her first winter, you can only imagine Campos and her family’s reaction to the cold bitter months. She later learned, it wasn’t only the winter that drew a reaction, she learned the U.S. had an array of weather trends. Campos developed a curiosity and passion for the ever-changing weather across the United States. She also had to learn a new language and a new culture. Campos had a passion for learning. Self-educating herself, she used movies and books to learn English quickly. She excelled in school, never failing to get nothing more than A’s. Campos received several scholarships after graduating from high school with honors. She received a scholarship from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and a HOPE scholarship. Her parents never had the opportunity to finish high school, not because they didn’t want to, but because of their circumstances. They knew first hand life without a college education, and so they encouraged her to go to college and to get an education. Campos likes to stay active and loves to work out. She completed her first marathon in November of 2007. She enjoys triathlons, obstacle races like the Warrior Dash, and Muddy Buddy. You can also find her riding her motorcycle, hiking, mountain biking, and walking her little MaltesePoodle, Charley. In her spare time, she enjoys participating in community events and giving back. She is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters. She has raised money for the American Diabetes Association and the Ghost Rider Foundation helping Veterans recover from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
Campos was named one of Cleveland’s Most Interesting People in 2011. Kaleidoscope Magazine inducted her into its Forty/Forty Club, which recognizes Clevelanders under the age of 40 who are making a difference. Angelica hopes to get more involved with the youth of the Latino community in northeast Ohio. She is a big supporter of Esperanza of Cleveland, a group dedicated to students in Northeast Ohio. She is a firm believer that with hard work and dedication you can achieve your goals in life. Campos also believes that her family’s support is very important to her.
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