Ashley Dougherty Biography
Asley Dougherty is an American meteorologist working for WTAE as a weekday morning meteorologist. She joined the station in January 2012 and has served the station for over a decade. Previously, she worked as a meteorologist at WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia, for 4 years.
Ashley Dougherty Education
Dougherty joined Bethany College after finishing her studies at Mohawk High School. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. She has a Certificate of Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Ashley Dougherty Career
Dougherty works for WTAE as a weekday morning meteorologist. In this role, she forecasts the weather on weekday mornings on Pittsburgh’s Action News 4. Previously, she worked as a meteorologist at WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia, for 4 years. This marked the start of her career. She serves as a member of the National Weather Association and holds their Seal of Approval.
During her career, Dougherty has received several awards, including the 2023 Keystone Media Best Weathercast Award and the 2024 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Outstanding Television Weathercast Award. She is an animal advocate who increases awareness of abuse and neglect. Further, she works with animal shelters to help dogs and cats find their forever homes.
Ashley Dougherty Age
Dougherty was born on May 18, 1987, in Wampum, Pennsylvania. She is therefore 38 years old as of 2025. Dougherty celebrates her birthday on May 18th.
Ashley Dougherty Height
Dougherty stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Ashley Dougherty Family
Dougherty was born in Wampum, Lawrence County, where she grew up alongside her two older brothers, Justin and Chris. She is also an aunt to three nieces and a godmother to one nephew. However, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Ashley Dougherty Husband
Dougherty is married to Robert Baft, who is also referred to as Bobby. The couple tied their knot on August 25, 2018, in Iron Mill Farmstead, Pittsburgh, after being engaged in September 2017. They also took part in a Best Engagement Couples contest. They have a son named Hayden and a daughter named Willow.
Hayden was born on December 4, 2020, and is 4 years old as of 2024. On December 4, 2023, she posted her family on her Facebook account and captioned “This is 3! Our sweet boy enjoyed his construction birthday party over the weekend with a real excavator showing up! He was in awe…”
Willow was born on August 1, 2022, and is 3 years old as of 2025. On August 1, 2025, she posted Willow on her Facebook account and captioned “The Big 3! I can’t believe my baby is already THREE. In just a few short years, she’s accomplished so much and overcome even more. Watching her grow…Happy Birthday, my sweet Willow…”
Whenever she is not at work, Dougherty enjoys spending some time with her husband and children. She also finds pleasure in staying with their dog Bubba and is also very much active on her social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Ashley Dougherty Salary
Dougherty earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Ashley Dougherty Net Worth
Dougherty has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Ashley Dougherty WTAE
Dougherty is working at WTAE where she works alongside other famous WTAE anchors and reporters including;
- Mike Clark
- Janelle Hall
- Guy Junker
- Elena LaQuatra
- Kasey Reigner
- Mike Harvey
- Jeff Verszyla
- Brian Hutton Jr.