Barry Brandt Profile
Barry Brandt is an American Meteorologist currently working for KATV since joining the station in the year 1997. He currently serves as a Chief Meteorologist at the station. Also, you can find his forecasts on “Channel 7 News at 5,” and “MidDay Arkansas”.
He is a proud alumnus of the University of Kansas, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science in the year 1986. After graduating from the university, he went to work for KQTV, an ABC-affiliated TV station in St. Joseph, Missouri, as the chief meteorologist. He went to the Little Rock television market a year later and has remained there ever since.

Since the year 1988, Brandt has been a member of the American Meteorological Society(AMS), and in the year 1990, his weathercasts received the AMS Television Seal of Approval. He became an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist in the year 2010.
In the years 2004 and 2008, he received the Associated Press Best Weathercast Award. Brandt has spoken to thousands of students over the years, volunteering to numerous Arkansas non-profit groups.
Barry Brandt Age
Brandt is 56 years old as of 2021. He was born in 1965 in the United States. His date and month of birth are not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Barry Brandt Height
Brandt stands at a height of approximately 5 feet, 8 inches(1.82m).
Quick Facts About Barry Brandt
Age | 56 years old as of 2021 |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Heidi Hoag |
Net Worth | $1 million – $5 Million |
Barry Brandt Family
Brandt spent all of his youth and childhood in Wathena, Kansas. Information regarding Brandt’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Barry Brandt Wife
Brandt is in marriage with his lovely spouse, Heidi Hoag. The couple takes great pride in being “mom and dad” to their 3 children, Georgia, Sophie, and Benjamin. Brandt and his wife are members of Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Brandt likes traveling and golfing with his wife, as well as his husband when he is not chasing out the storms.
Barry Brandt Salary
Being one of the top journalists for KATV, Brandt earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Barry Brandt Net Worth
Brandt has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Barry Brandt KATV
At KATV Brandt works alongside;
- Steve Sullivan
- Renee Shapiro
- Beth Hunt
- Melinda Mayo
- Alyson Courtney
- Chris May
- Elicia Dover
- Todd Yakoubian
- Chris Kane
- Kyle Deckelbaum
- Ansley Watson