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Allen Media Group is laying off nearly all of its local television meteorologists and will produce regionalized weather reports for its local TV stations from Atlanta, The Desk has learned.

The process began several weeks ago when local TV weather forecasters in some small markets received notices that their positions were being eliminated, according to eight sources who agreed to speak with this publication on background.

A few weather forecasters were offered opportunities to relocate to Atlanta, where Allen Media operates The Weather Channel, which will produce regionalized weather reports for all of its local TV stations, the sources said. Allen Media owns or operates around three dozen local TV outlets, including stations in Honolulu, Hawaii; Chico, California; Madison, Wisconsin; Montgomery, Alabama; Tucson, Arizona and Lafayette, Louisiana.

A spokesperson for Allen Media did not return an email from The Desk seeking additional information and comment on the move.