Ken Weathers Biography
Ken Weathers is a renowned American Meteorologist working for WATE-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the chief meteorologist. He rejoined the WATE Storm team in 2006 after previously working with them from 1992 to 1997.
Ken Weathers Age
Weathers manages to keep information regarding his date of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday or how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Ken Weathers Height
Weathers is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, which is equivalent to 170.18 cm.
Ken Weathers’ Wife / Children
Weathers and his wife, Heather Haley, got married in October 1996. Together they have a son called Ethan Weathers, who was born on November 27, 2003. His son graduated on May 30, 2022.
Ken Weathers Family
Weathers posted a photo of his mother on her Instagram account on June 21, 2002, captioning, ‘It is the last day of my fundraising campaign in honor of my Mother.’ Information about his father and whether he has siblings is, however, not known.
Ken Weathers Education
Weathers graduated in 1992 from the University of North Carolina-Asheville with a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences with a Specialization in Weather Forecasting.
Ken Weathers Career
Weathers works for the WATE Storm team as the chief meteorologist. He first joined the team in July 1992, where he worked as a broadcast meteorologist until December 1977. Weathers served as a weekend meteorologist for the 6 pm and 11 pm broadcasts, where he was responsible for preparing forecasts and graphics for weekend weather segments, including analysis of weather data and presenting on-air forecasts. He rejoined the WATE Storm team in December 2005 and has been working with the team for almost two decades.
Before rejoining the WATE Storm team in 2005, Weathers worked for the Weather Channel as a radio broadcast meteorologist. During his years with the group, Weathers produced, created, and presented daily live and recorded on-air forecasts for multiple large-market affiliates and satellite radio, such as KMOX in St. Louis, WGN in Chicago, WCBS in New York City, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, KNX in Los Angeles, and WJR in Detroit. Additionally, Weathers worked as a weekend meteorologist for KOCO-TV, where he hosted the 5 am and noon broadcasts.
Weathers has received several accolades, including the National Weather Association Broadcasting Seal of Approval, the Humanitarian Award from the Governor of Oklahoma for coverage of the May 3, 1999, tornado super-outbreak, and the Associated Press Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year award. He has also been nominated twice with the Southeast Region Emmy for his coverage of severe weather. Additionally, Weathers is recognized by the American Meteorological Society as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and was recognized by the National Weather Association for earning its Broadcasting Seal of Approval for meteorological competency and clear delivery of weather information.
Ken Weathers Salary
Weathers receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Ken Weathers’ Net Worth
Through Weathers’ career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 million and $ 5 million.
Ken Weathers WATE-TV
Weathers works with WATE News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Tearsa Smith
- Stan Smith
- Bo Williams
- Lori Tucker
- Ella Wales
- Matt Condon
Ken Weathers’ Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Weathers is active on his social media accounts. He has about 34k followers on his Facebook Page @WATE Ken Weathers and around 1.5k followers on his Instagram account @lucky13wxman.