John Morales Profile
John Morales is an American-certified broadcast meteorologist working as the Chief Meteorologist at NBC 6. He is also the founder and president of ClimaData Corporation since August 1991.
John Morales Education
In 1980, he joined Cornell University where he attained his Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science in 1984. He later joined Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs where he attained his Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy in 2021.
John Morales Career
Morales serves as the Chief Meteorologist at NBC 6. He is also the founder and president of ClimaData Corporation since August 1991. Furthermore, he is also an Editorial fellow at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists since September 2021. His tropical weather expertise and steady personality guided South Florida viewers through hurricanes Andrew, Irene, Katrina, Wilma, and, most recently, Hurricane Irma.
Morales received the John Coleman Broadcast Award at the National Tropical Weather Conference for his life-saving work during the 2017 season. From 1991 to 2002, he worked as the Chief Meteorologist for the Univision Network and its Miami station, WLTV channel 23. He was also the Chief Meteorologist for WSCV Telemundo 51 from 2003 to 2008. During his time there, he was the first Latino to fill in as a meteorologist on NBC’s Weekend Today Show, and he did so several times.
In 2009, John Morales was also named Chief Meteorologist for NBC’s Miami station WTVJ NBC-6, a position he holds to this day. Morales is also one of only a few weather forecasters who has been elected a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). John received the 2007 AMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Applied Meteorology, which could be considered his most important scientific honor.
Among his many accomplishments, John holds the AMS and National Weather Association Seals of Approval for Radio and TV weather casting, as well as the Broadcaster of the Year Award from both organizations. He is also a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, according to the American Meteorological Society.
Quick Facts About John Morales
| Age | Not Available |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Carmen |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Morales served as a disc jockey and sportscaster for the student-run radio station WVBR. After graduating in 1984, John worked for the United States National Weather Service as a Lead Forecaster in Puerto Rico before accepting a position as Chief of the South American Desk at the National Center for Environmental Predictions in Washington, D.C.
Morales attended Vice President Al Gore’s White House conference on global warming and climate change in 1997. At the conclusion of the investigation, John returned to the White House. In 2014, at the invitation of President Barack Obama, John returned to the White House for the release of the Third National Climate Assessment.
He has also been appointed to National Academies of Sciences (NAS) committees twice, co-authoring studies relevant to America’s Weather Enterprise in 2012 and 2017. In 2000, he also published Huracanes, a Spanish-language reference book on hurricanes.
John Morales Age
Morales was born in Schenectady, New York, and raised in Puerto Rico. His age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Morales is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 50s.
John Morales Height
Morales stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
John Morales Family
Information regarding Morales’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
John Morales Wife
John is married to Carmen. The couple lives in Coconut Grove. More information about John’s marriage life is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight. It is therefore not known if John has any children.
John Morales Salary
Being one of the top journalists for NBC 6, Morales earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
John Morales Net Worth
Morales has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Chief Meteorologist.
John Morales House
Morales lives in a stylish one-story ranch house in Coconut Grove, a leafy suburban neighborhood on Biscayne Bay’s northwest shore.
John Morales Awards and honors
Morales has three regional Emmy Awards, one from each station where he has worked. Mr. Morales was recently honored with the Silver Circle Award for the caliber of his contributions to television. John also won the student weather forecasting competition in college and rowed for the Cornell Crew.
John Morales NBC 6
At NBC 6 Morales works alongside
- Roxanne Vargas
- Steve Litz
- Bobby Brooks
- Trina Robinson
- Claudia DoCampo
- Jackie Nespral
- Ryan Phillips