In a shocking turn of events, Rob Marciano, a former weatherman at ABC News, was recently fired over alleged "anger management" issues following years of a bitter feud with fellow meteorologist Ginger Zee. The longstanding clash between Marciano and Zee was kept tightly under wraps for several years, sources with knowledge of the situation revealed.

Marciano joined ABC's "Good Morning America" in 2014, initially taking over Zee's weekend position. The tension between the two meteorologists quickly escalated, with sources describing their working relationship as turbulent as a Category 5 hurricane. While Marciano was known for his "hot temper," sources indicated that Zee was equally capable of being "nasty."

Insiders suggest that the clash between Marciano and Zee, both deeply passionate about the science of weather, unfortunately led to a toxic working environment due to conflicting personalities. Sources revealed that the now 55-year-old Marciano, who had previously worked for CNN and "Entertainment Tonight," frequently clashed with the then 43-year-old Zee.

According to multiple sources, Zee treated Marciano as a subordinate, asserting herself as the dominant figure. However, both meteorologists had similar levels of experience, making their tensions particularly notable. Their inability to collaborate became apparent when Zee immediately asserted her authority over assignments upon Marciano's arrival.

Attempts to reach out to ABC News and Ginger Zee for comment were unsuccessful, and representatives for Marciano did not provide a statement. However, a media executive described Zee as a "know-it-all" who relied on the validation of her Twitter followers to dismiss opposing viewpoints. The executive also highlighted incidents in which Marciano's body language and tone changed during meetings when he disagreed with management decisions.

A source closely associated with Zee disputed allegations of her difficulty to work with, describing her as a collaborative and inclusive leader. The source also pointed out that Marciano and Zee had different schedules with minimal overlap. However, it remains unclear why Marciano's contract was not renewed, with some speculating that ongoing complaints about his behavior may have played a role.

One incident last year, in which Marciano reportedly made a colleague uncomfortable, led to him being temporarily banned from the "Good Morning America" studios. While the exact details of the incident remain undisclosed, sources suggest it was deemed inappropriate, resulting in disciplinary action.

Further complicating the situation, Marciano's recent work involved occasional field reports for "Good Morning America" and his primary role on "World News Tonight." However, he was reportedly prevented from physically being in the studio, prompting speculation about his salary being a factor in his departure. Sources suggest that the new president of ABC's news group, Debra O'Connell, may have reevaluated the budget and deemed his compensation unjustified given his reduced workload.

Although it is unclear how Marciano's feud with Zee and his alleged behavior last year may be connected, sources indicate that his "temper" and "short fuse" were not related to his divorce or his clashes with Zee.

The abrupt departure of Rob Marciano, a veteran weatherman, has left many questioning the dynamics behind the scenes at ABC News. As the dust settles, the network is likely to focus on maintaining a harmonious and positive work environment for its staff moving forward.