Kathy Orr Biography
Kathy Orr is a certified Emmy- award-winning meteorologist from the United States working with the Fox 29 Weather Authority team on WTXF in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She joined FOX 29 team in September 2015.
How old is Kathy Orr? – Age
She is 55 years old as of 19 October 2020. She was born Kathleen “Kathy” Orr in 1965 in Westvale, New York, United States.
Kathy Orr Husband
Orr is married to Peter. The couple has two children, Isabella and William. The family lives in South Jersey.
Kathy Orr Education
Kathy graduated from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Marketing and a B.S. in Meteorology from the State University of New York at Oswego. She is a meteorologist with the NWA, AMS, and CBM certifications.
What is Kathy Orr’s Salary?
She is said to be earning an annual salary of $90,000.
What is Kathy Orr Net Worth?
She has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Kathy Orr Weight Loss
She was a little overweight at the beginning of her career, but she used various weight loss methods to appear appealing on the screen.
What channel is Kathy Orr on? – Career
Kathy presented weekday predictions on CBS 3’s Eyewitness News at 5, 6, and 11 p.m., as well as for The CW Philly at 10 p.m., before joining FOX 29. She also delivered forecasts for 94 WIP and KYW News radio, which are sister stations of CBS 3.
Kathy was the first female meteorologist in the Philadelphia television market when she started in 1998. Kathy’s forecasting and reporting garnered her eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards for “Best Weathercaster” after she was named “Rookie of the Year” by the Delaware County Times in 1999. She was also selected “Best Weathercaster” in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” issue in 2008, and she received top accolades from the Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association. She was also selected “Best Weathercaster” in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” issue in 2008, and she received top accolades from the Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association. In 2013, she was recognized in the “Hall of Fame” of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia.
Kathy’s career highlights include broadcasting live from the cockpit of a hurricane hunter aircraft during Hurricane Ivan in 2004; serving as the official meteorologist of the Philadelphia Eagles and broadcasting live from the 2005 Super Bowl and the 2008 World Series, and serving as the official meteorologist of the Philadelphia Eagles. For CBS Radio, XM Radio, ESPN Radio, and Sports Illustrated.com, she has delivered weather updates and commentary.
Kathy was a member of the Board of Broadcast Meteorology of the American Meteorological Society, where she selected candidates for the coveted AMS Seal. She also serves as a mentor for the DataStream Project of the American Meteorological Society. She has spent over a decade training teachers on the topic of meteorology so that it can be included in local school curricula.
Kathy was honored by the Governor’s Office of New Jersey in 2003 for her “Orr at the Shore” series. Kathy was honored by the Governor’s Office of New Jersey in 2003 for her “Orr at the Shore” series of summer stories that raised environmental awareness along the Jersey Shore.