Ben Cathey Biography
Ben Cathey is an American meteorologist working for WVLT as a meteorologist and environmental and science reporter. Also, he appears on the newscasts at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m. He joined the station in January 2019 after working in Toledo, Ohio at WTVG as a meteorologist for 6 years.
Ben Cathey Education
Cathey joined the University of Miami in 2007 when he finished his high school education at Wake Forest-Rolesville High School. In 2011, he graduated with degrees in Broadcast Journalism/Communications and Meteorology as well as Math.
Ben Cathey Career
Cathey works for WVLT as a meteorologist and environmental and science reporter. Also, he appeared on the newscasts at 5, 6, 10, and 11 p.m. He has won four Emmys and was named “Best Weather Anchor” by the Associated Press in 2020. Further, he holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the AMS and the National Weather Association seal.
In his career, he has had the chance to meet many people and interview the Dalai Lama and President Clinton. Also, he rescued baby ducks from a storm drain with the help of a colander and pipe cleaners. Cathey realized he wanted to be a meteorologist when he was in 3rd grade when Hurricane Fran hit his hometown. He even dressed up as a meteorologist for Career Day while he was in elementary school. Away from forecasting challenging weather, he has a passion for personalizing science and climate reporting.
Ben Cathey Age
Cathey likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Ben Cathey Height
Cathey stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ben Cathey Family
Cathey‘s family has lived and worked from Etowah to Alcoa for generations. His grandfather worked in Alcoa for decades and graduated from UT. On his maternal side, his family lives within a 2.5-hour drive of downtown Knoxville. Even so, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Cathey has any siblings.
Ben Cathey Wife
Cathey is married to June. They have daughters named Ashlyn Cathey Kasten and Amber Cathey Lahm and sons. On September 26, 2022, he posted his daughters on his Instagram account and wished them a happy National Daughters Day. Both Ashlyn and Amber are married; to Mitchell Lahm and Tiller Kasten respectively. During his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and hiking. Also, he enjoys rooting for the Big Orange and exploring new things in and around town.
Ben Cathey Net Worth
Cathey has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Ben Cathey Salary
Cathey earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Ben Cathey WVLT
Cathey is working at WJBF where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Ted Hall
- Brittany Tarwater
- William Puckett
- Christyn Allen
- Jared Austin
- Heather Haley
- Kyle Grainger