Anthony Yanez Profile
Anthony Yanez is an American Emmy award-winning meteorologist working for KPRC2 serving as a morning meteorologist. He previously worked at NBC where he served as the weekday 5 & 11 p.m. meteorologist from 2018 to September 2021.
Anthony Yanez Education
He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Mass Communications. Mississippi State University awarded him a certificate in broadcast meteorology.
Anthony Yanez Career
Yanez serves as the morning meteorologist at KPRC2. Prior to this station, he worked at NBC4 where he served on the weekday newscasts at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. During his tenure at NBC, he also worked for NBCUniversal Media, LLC serving as the weekday 5 and 11 p.m. meteorologist from 2018 till his time of departure in September 2021.
Yanez has received seals of approval from prestigious weather organizations such as the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the National Weather Association (NWA) (NWA). Yanez, who has over twenty years of broadcast news experience, discovered his passion for weather.
Prior to moving to Los Angeles, he was the morning meteorologist for the NBC station in Houston, where he covered a wide range of weather in the area. He assisted viewers in navigating extreme heat, humidity, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. When Yanez started at NBC4 in 2014, Southern California was experiencing a historic drought. One of his first projects with the NBC4 weather team was the station’s 30-minute special “El Nino: Currents of Change,” which earned Yanez his first Emmy.
Yanez was also a member of a team that won an Emmy for its coverage of the Calabasas “Old Fire.” His passion is not only to provide an accurate forecast but also to explain why we get the weather we do. He is also an active member of the community who is passionate about teaching young people about his profession. Yanez is the author of the children’s book A Wild Ride on the Water Cycle, A Jake and Alice Adventure, which tells the story of two water drops.
Quick Facts About Anthony Yanez
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Rebecca Yanez |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Anthony Yanez Age
Yanez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. His age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Yanez is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Anthony Yanez Height
Anthony stands at a height of 6 feet o inches (1.83m).
Anthony Yanez Family
Information regarding Yanez’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Anthony Yanez Wife
Yanez is married to Rebecca Yanez and they have a happy marriage. Joshua Isaac is the name of the couple’s son. Anthony lived in Los Angeles with his adorable family. He also enjoys sports and has participated in cycling races, triathlons, and half marathons. He also likes to play golf, tennis, and ski.
Anthony Yanez Salary
Being one of the top journalists for KPRC2, Yanez earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Anthony Yanez’s Net Worth
Yanez has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a meteorologist.
Anthony Yanez leaving KNBC
Yanez left KNBC/NBC4 back in September 2021 and moved on to work for NBC affiliate KPRC after working at KNBC in Los Angeles for more than six years. He was the morning meteorologist on KPRC 2 for more than 11 years before leaving in 2014. He will officially return to KPRC on September 1, 2021.