The 63-year-old joined the broadcaster in 1998 and is best known for fronting weather coverage on BBC Breakfast.
Kirkwood is set to step down in April and shared that she had “loved every minute” there.
She said: “This hasn’t been an easy decision to make, but it feels like the right moment to step away.
‘It’s really hard for me to say this’
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“I’ll carry with me the most wonderful memories.”
Kirkwood received her meteorological training at The Weather Channel, the Met Office and the BBC, before joining the BBC Weather Centre in April 1998.
She began broadcasting on the BBC News channel, and went on to appear regularly on BBC One. She has been the main weather presenter on BBC Breakfast since 2010.
Carol Kirkwood says it was ‘absolute privilege’ to work at the BBC
In a statement announcing her departure, Kirkwood said leaving the BBC hadn’t been “an easy decision to make,” but she felt it was the right time.
She added: “It’s been an absolute privilege to bring you the weather every day. My job is something I’ve never taken for granted and I’ve loved every minute!
“From early starts and all manner of forecasts, I’ve shared it with incredible colleagues at BBC Breakfast, BBC Weather and programmes across the BBC. I’d like to thank them for their support and friendship which has meant the world.
“And to those watching and listening at home – thank you for all the kindness you have shown me over the years, being part of your mornings has been a joy.
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“This hasn’t been an easy decision to make, but it feels like the right moment to step away. I’ll carry with me the most wonderful memories.”
As well as fronting the daily bulletins, Kirkwood often presented the weather on location, from events such as Wimbledon, the Chelsea Flower Show and royal events.
She has also reported for The One Show and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, reaching week eight with her partner Pasha Kovalev.
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