Ken Weathers Bio, Wiki
Ken Weathers is an American Meteorologist working for WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the station as the chief meteorologist. He has been working with this station since 2006.
Ken Weathers Age
Weathers manages to keep information regarding his date of birth out of the limelight. An update on his age will be made once he has made the information public. However, judging from his appearance, he might be in his 40s.
Ken Weathers Height/Measurements
Weathers stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Ken Weathers Education
After high school,Weathers furthered his studies at the University Of North Carolina-Asheville in 1988. In 1992, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences/Specialization in Weather Forecasting. While in college, he was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity.
Ken Weathers Career
Weathers is working for WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the station as the chief meteorologist. He loves local news because it allows him to meet the residents of East Tennessee and keep them safe during severe weather.
Weathers is no stranger to WATE, having worked here between July 1992 and December 1997. During that time, he was a weekend meteorologist for the 6 and 11 p.m. broadcasts. He also worked as the sole weather anchor for the morning and noon broadcasts from June to November 1997.
Before his time in Knoxville, Weathers spent 4 years at The Weather Channel, where he created, produced, and presented daily live and recorded on-air forecasts. He also served WXII in Raleigh, Winston-Salem, and KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Weathers holds the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist distintion, which recognizes a broadcaster’s scientific competence and communication mastery. He also has the National Weather Association’s Broadcasting Seal of Approval.
Over the course of his career, Weathers has received multiple honors, including the Associated Press Broadcast Meteorologist of the Year Award and a Humanitarian Award from the Governor of Oklahoma for coverage of the May 3, 1999 tornado super-outbreak. His severe weather coverage has earned him two Southeast Region Emmy nominations.
Ken Weathers Net Worth
In Weathers’ career as a Meteorologist, he has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
How Much Does Ken Weathers Earn?
He receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Ken Weathers Parents and Siblings
Originally from Decatur, Georgia, United States, Weathers manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings out of the limelight. An update on his family information will be provided when available.
Ken Weathers Spouse
Weathers married Sonya Browning in October 1995. On October 22, 2025, he posted a photo of them on his Facebook account and captioned, “Happy 30th Anniversary to the love of my life! She is my everything…❤️” The couple has a son named Ethan.
Ethan graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. On May 15, 2026, he posted Ethan on his Facebook account and captioned, “FRI 5/15/26I’ll be off for a few days to celebrate my son graduating with honors…So proud of you E!🧡.” Weathers loves the Tennessee Vols, soccer, golf, and gardening/yard work.
Ken Weathers X{Twitter}, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts, where he posts frequently. On his X{Twitter} account, he has about 9.8K followers, around 38K followers on his Facebook page, and about 1.6K followers on his Instagram account.