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Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter Reveals Bulbar ALS Diagnosis

2/26/2026

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Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter, 49, who has worked for WHO 13 since 2004, confirmed her bulbar ALS diagnosis during an emotional interview on NBC affiliate WHO 13.
Viewers previously mistook her speech difficulties for intoxication.
Her symptoms began in October.
A neurologist suggested bulbar ALS.
She says bulbar ALS may end her weather reporting career.

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Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter, 49, who has worked for WHO 13 since 2004, confirmed her bulbar ALS diagnosis during an emotional interview on NBC affiliate WHO 13.
Viewers previously mistook her speech difficulties for intoxication.
Her symptoms began in October.
A neurologist suggested bulbar ALS.
She says bulbar ALS may end her weather reporting career.