Kristen Kennedy Biography
Kristen Kennedy is an American Emmy award-winning meteorologist currently serving as morning meteorologist at WMBB-TV in Panama City, Florida. She joined WMBB-TV in June 2021, after working for almost three years as a meteorologist at KARK 4 IN Little Rock, Arkansas.
Kristen Kennedy Education
Kristen after finishing her high school education at Roswell High School, attended and graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology in 2016.
Kristen Kennedy Age
Kennedy is around 28 years old as of 2023. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. However, information regarding when she was born and celebrates her birthday is currently under review. READ: Vicky Yates
Kristen Kennedy Nationality and Ethnicity
Kristen holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Kristen Kennedy Height
Kennedy stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m). Information regarding her other body measurements is currently under review. We will update her other body measurements once confirmed available in the public.
Kristen Parents | Family
Kennedy was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia by her parents. Information regarding her family members including her mother, father and siblings is currently under review. Her family information will be updated once confirmed and available to the public.
Kristen Kennedy Husband
Kristen is currently single. She has not yet updated her dating and marital status in the public eye. She is confidential when it comes to matters concerning her personal life. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys watching and playing sports, officiating girl’s lacrosse games, relaxing at the beach, reading, and volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association. She is so excited to call the Panhandle home
Kristen Kennedy Tumor | Health
In December 2020, Kennedy was off-air after undergoing surgery to remove the mass on her thyroid. After undergoing various check-ups she was advised by her doctors to go for surgery to remove half of her thyroid on the right side to ensure all the growth was cut out. However, she thanked her viewers who supported her upon her recovery through her social media accounts.
Kristen Kennedy Salary
Kristen working as a morning meteorologist at WMBB in Panama City, Florida earns an estimated annual salary ranging from $45,000 – 85,000.
Kristen Kennedy Net Worth
Kennedy is an American meteorologist, weather anchor and forecaster with an estimated net worth of $1 million. READ: Marina Squerciati
Kristen Kennedy WMBB
Kristen Kennedy joined the News 13 First Alert Storm Team in June 2021, bringing with her a wealth of meteorological experience gained from her previous roles in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Macon, Georgia. Hailing from the metro Atlanta area, Kristen’s roots in the Southeast have provided her with an in-depth understanding of the region’s weather patterns.
During her tenure in the southeastern United States, Kristen has successfully forecasted and confronted a diverse array of weather phenomena. Notable among her experiences in Arkansas were her coverage of the historic flooding of the Arkansas River in 2019 and her reporting on the record-breaking snowstorms of 2021. In Macon, Georgia, Kristen frequently grappled with tropical forecasting and the impact of storms on the central part of the state. In 2018, she dedicated nearly 20 hours on air to meticulously tracking Hurricane Michael as it maintained its Category 1 strength while moving through central Georgia. Kristen played a pivotal role in keeping the public informed about the storm’s threats and the destruction it caused.
When it comes to tracking tornadoes, Kristen’s career has seen her monitor countless such events over the years. Her expertise and commitment to keeping the public safe are reflected in her extensive experience and her unwavering dedication to her profession.
