Eric Burke Bio, Age, Height, WAFF, Net Worth, Salary, Parents, and Wife

Eric Burke Bio, Wiki

Eric Burke is an American Meteorologist working for WAFF 48 in Huntsville, Alabama, as a weekday morning meteorologist. He joined the station in September 2017 after working at WTVQ.

Eric Burke Age

Burke was born on 15th January in Homer Glen, Illinois and therefore, celebrates his birthday on January 15th every year.

Eric Burke Height/Measurements

Burke stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Eric Burke Education

Burke attended Northern Illinois University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology and a minor in broadcast journalism. While at the university, he worked as a meteorologist and reporter for NTC News Tonight, a student run television station.

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Eric Burke Career

Burke works at WAFF 48 in Huntsville, Alabama, as a weekday morning meteorologist. He started working at the station during weekends in September 2017, then moved to weekday mornings in 2022. He has more than ten years of experience working in covering and broadcasting severe weather. Burke is a member of the American Meteorological Society. He received the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal of approval in 2015. Prior to joining WAFF, he worked at WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky as a meteorologist. Before that, Burke worked at KNBN in Rapid City, South Dakota as a weekday morning meteorologist.

Growing up, Burke developed a passion in winter storms and severe weather, which led him to attend Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Before joining KNBN, Burke worked at WREX in Rockford, Illinois. He also worked as an intern at WFLD Fox Chicago before relocating to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Eric Burke’s Net Worth

In Burke’s career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.

Eric Burke Salary

He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.

Eric Burke Parents and Siblings

Born and raised in Homer Glen, Illinois, United States, Burke manages to keep information regarding his parents and or whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.

Eric Burke Wife

Burke is happily married to Heather Burke, whose information he has not revealed to the public. However, an update on his wife and whether or not he has children will be made once it is available. When he is not working, he is a golfer and can be found on a local golf course. During his leisure time, Burke enjoys playing goalie in a recreational ice hockey league, trying new smoker recipes/barbeque in his backyard or traveling with his wife.

Eric Burke WAFF 48

Burke works at WAFF 48, where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;

  1. Brad Travis
  2. Chelsea Aaron
  3. Haley Baker
  4. Sean Dowling
  5. Carl Prather
  6. Cam Derr

Eric Burke Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 3.2K followers, around 24K followers on his Facebook page, and about 288 followers on his Instagram account.