Kathy Orr Profile
Kathy Orr is an American Emmy Award-winning Meteorologist working for Fox 29. She joined the station in September 2015 as a weather anchor on FOX 29 News evening newscasts.
Kathy Orr Education
Orr attended the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism and Marketing. She also joined the State University of New York at Oswego and after finishing her studies she earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
Kathy Orr Career
Orr is an Emmy Award-winning Meteorologist at Fox 29. She joined the station in September 2015 as a weather anchor on FOX 29 News evening newscasts. She was previously working on CBS 3’s Eyewitness News at 5, 6, and 11 p.m and The CW Philly at 10 p.m. In addition, she served CBS 3’s sister radio stations, 94 WIP and KYW News radio as a forecaster.
She is the first female meteorologist in the Philadelphia television market who arrived in 1998 in Philadelphia. In 1999, the Delaware County Times named her “Rookie of the Year.” Orr received eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards as the Best Weathercaster for her forecasting and reporting.
The Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association awarded her with top honors. She has also been named the Best Weathercaster in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” issue. In 2013, she was introduced to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia’s “Hall of Fame.”
Throughout her career, she has served as the official meteorologist of the Philadelphia Eagles and reported live from the cockpit of a hurricane hunter aircraft while flying through Hurricane Ivan in 2004. In addition, she broadcasted live from the 2005 Super Bowl and 2008 World Series. Orr provided weather forecasts commentary for ESPN Radio, XM Radio, Sports Illustrated.com, and CBS Radio.
Quick Facts About Orr
| Full Name | Kathy Orr |
| Age | 56 years old as of 2021 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Peter |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
She was selecting candidates to receive the coveted AMS Seal while she was a member of the American Meteorological Society, Board of Broadcast Meteorology. Currently, she is working with its DataStream Project as a mentor. She has taught teachers in the field of Meteorology for almost ten years now.
At FOX 29 Orr works alongside;
- Drew Anderson
- Bill Anderson
- Mike Cirigliano
- Richard Curtis
- Thomas Drayton
- Ronnie Duncan
- Shaynah Ferreira
- Hank Flynn
- Scott Grayson
- Karen Hepp
- Alex Holley
- Shaina Humphries
- Mike Jerrick
- Bob Kelly
- Dave Kinchen
- Jason Martinez
- Breland Moore
- Chris O’Connell
- Bill Rohrer
- Sue Serio
- Tom Sredenschek
- Dawn Timmeney
- Scott Williams
Kathy Orr Age
Orr is 56 years old as of 2021. She was born on October 18, 1965, in Westvale New York, United States. Orr celebrates her birthday on the 18th of October every year.
Kathy Orr Height
Orr stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Kathy Orr Family
Information regarding her parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Kathy Orr Husband
Orr is married to Peter. The couple has two children, Isabella and William. During their free time, they like spending quality time together.
Kathy Orr Salary
Being one of the top journalists for Fox 29 she earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Kathy Orr Net Worth
Orr has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Meteorologist.