Amanda Holly Biography

Amanda Holly is an American Meteorologist working at WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa, Fl. since joining the station in June 2019. Born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Holly is beyond happy to be back home with her family and fiance. 

Amanda Holly Education

Holly attended the University of Florida where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Meteorology and Climatology.  As a junior, Holly interned with a Boeing contractor, but eventually, it was her elective classes in meteorology that pushed her toward a career in weather. She then attended  Mississippi State University where she studied for her Master of Science in Applied Meteorology. A field course in storm chasing was the best class she has ever taken

Amanda Holly Career

While growing up, Holly experienced the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons in Sarasota, which were terrifying and inspiring at the same time. This fueled her interest in tracking weather and learning how it worked. For 10 days, Holly chased tornadoes in the Great Plains and saw three tornadoes. One of it was classified as an EF-2, was half a mile wide, and passed just an eighth of a mile in front of her.

During her free time, Holly loves to be outside on the water. She is actually a huge fan of the humidity, heat, and our tropical environment. Holly dives and fishes with her fiance any chance they get on either of their two boats. She enjoys having free space and couldn’t be more excited to be back close to the Space Coast, especially with how frequent launches are becoming. Prior to Tampa, Holly worked at WFLA’s sister station, WBTW, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Before that, for four years she forecasted in Gainesville, Florida, for the UF Weather Center and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network.

Amanda Holly Age

Holly is 27 years old as of 2021. She was born on January 4, 1994, in Sarasota, Florida, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 4th of January every year.

Amanda Holly Height

Holly stands at a height of 5 feet (1.52 m) tall.

Amanda Holly Family

Holly has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Holly has any siblings.

Amanda Holly Husband / Wedding

Holly is married to Wayne Dahlberg since April 4, 2020. The two first met at the Sarasota County Science fair during Wayne’s junior and Amanda’s freshman year at Sarasota High School and started dating in 2008. They tied the knot 12 years later in Sarasota, FL.

Amanda Holly Net Worth

Holly has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her career as a Meteorologist.

Amanda Holly Salary

Holly earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Amanda Holly WFLA

Holly is working at WFLA where she works alongside other famous WFLA anchors and reporters including;

• Steve Jerve
• Jennifer Peñate
• Ian Oliver
• Stacie Schaible
• Avery Cotton
• Leigh Spann
• Evan Donovan
• Keith Cate
• Rod Carter
• David Espinosa Hall
• Julie Phillips
• Josh Benson
• Jennifer Leigh

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