Barrett Phillips Biography
Barrett Phillips is a renowned American meteorologist working as the Chief Meteorologist at KSWO in Lawton, Oklahoma. He joined KSWO in 2020 after previously working as a meteorologist at KALB in Alexandria, LA, covering Gulf Coast weather patterns over his five-year span in the Bayou State.
Barrett Phillips Age
Phillips is 36 years old as of 2026; he was born on June 25, 1990, in Arkansas. He celebrates his birthday on June 25 every year.
Barrett Phillips Height / Measurements
Phillips is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is equivalent to 175 cm.
Barrett Phillips Wife / Children
Phillips manages to keep information about whether he is married private. He also keeps information about whether he has any kids out of the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
Barrett Phillips Family / Relatives
Phillips manages to keep information about his parents out of the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Barrett Phillips Education
Phillips attended the University of Oklahoma, where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast meteorology, graduating in 2013. During his time at the station, Phillips had the opportunity to intern at KOKH Fox 25 in Oklahoma City, where he worked alongside then-Chief Meteorologist Jeff George and meteorologist Jon Slater behind the scenes.
Barrett Phillips Career
Phillips serves as the Chief Meteorologist at KSWO-TV (7News) in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he leads weather coverage for the Texoma region. In addition to his on-air role at KSWO, Phillips participates in community outreach, such as guest speaking at events like Ambucs, where he educates audiences on meteorology and storm safety.
Prior to KSWO, Phillips worked as a meteorologist at KALB in Alexandria, LA, covering Gulf Coast weather patterns over his five-year span in the Bayou State. During his time at the station, Phillips covered Hurricane Laura (a category 4 hurricane) and also received his NWA Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association. Before KALB, Phillips served as the Chief Meteorologist at KIDY (which is currently Fox West Texas) in San Angelo, TX. Here, Phillips experienced every type of weather condition from flash flooding, tornadoes, West Texas heat waves, extreme heat, and strong blue northers. He also got to meet and work with Dr. Steve Lyons at the National Weather Service in San Angelo.
Occasionally, his career began at KOTA-Territory News in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he was the weekend meteorologist/weekday reporter. During his tenure at the station, he handled weekend forecasts for storm systems in the Black Hills region and delivered weekday weather reports directly from the field. Off-screen, Phillips enjoys hanging out with friends, outdoors (especially anything to do at the lake), and hitting the gym.
Barrett Phillips Salary
Phillips receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Barrett Phillips Net Worth
Through Phillips’ career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Barrett Phillips KSWO
Phillips works with KSWO, where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Tarra Jones
- Skylar Teddington
- Dave Hunter
- Ree Kirksey
- Jennah James
- Michael Amankwaa
- Dan Threlkeld
- Ulises Garcia
Barrett Phillips Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Phillips is active on his social media accounts. He has about 280 followers on his Instagram account @barrett_wx and about 380 followers on his Twitter account @barrett_wx.