Bob Harrigan Biography
Bob Harrigan is an American meteorologist working for WWSB as the chief meteorologist. In this role, he forecasts on weekdays at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 7pm, and 11 pm. He has forecasted weather in Suncoast for over 3 decades. Besides the weather, he enjoys fishing and has a fishing segment dubbed “Fishin’ with Bob and Capt. Jonnie” airing on Thursdays at 11 p.m. and on Friday’s 5:30 newscast.
Bob Harrigan Education
Harrigan joined the University of Kansas in 1980 after finishing his studies at Shawnee Mission East High. He graduated with a Bachelor Of Arts degree in Atmospheric Science in 1985.
Bob Harrigan Career
Harrigan works for WWSB as the chief meteorologist. In this role, he forecasts on weekdays at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 7pm, and 11 pm. He has forecasted weather in Suncoast for over 3 decades. Besides the weather, he enjoys fishing and has a fishing segment dubbed “Fishin’ with Bob and Capt. Jonnie” airing on Thursdays at 11 p.m. and on Friday’s 5:30 newscast.
Before coming to Sarasota in 1985, Harrigan worked as a weather observer at the National Weather Service. Further, he instructed weather forecasting and micro-computer classes at the University of Kansas. With a special viewpoint on hurricanes, he flew into the eye of Hurricane Bertha aboard the famed Hurricane hunter aircraft. In 2004, he boarded P3 Orion, NOAA’s hurricane hunter aircraft, and flew into a Hurricane Ivan which was stronger than Bertha.
Since the Suncoast is prone to strong storm popping up, Harrigan always ensures his viewers are knowledgeable enough to get through severe weather when it threatens the region. The Bradenton Herald readers have voted him as the “Best Television Meteorologist” in the Tampa bay region over 5 times. Sarasota Magazine has ranked him as the “Best Television Personality” many times including 3 times in a row from 2014 through 2017.
Harrigan volunteers for many non-for profit organizations where he raises money and awareness for the causes. He also gives valuable hurricane and severe weather seminars yearly for Suncoast residents. The American Meteorological Society granted him the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval. Moreover, Bradenton-Sarasota’s Spark Growth has recognized him as a regional “Thought Leader.” He served as a featured panelist for their technology, weather, and the future talk.
Bob Harrigan Age
Harrigan 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 60s.
Bob Harrigan Height
Harrigan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Bob Harrigan Family
Harrigan has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not if Harrigan has any siblings.
Bob Harrigan Wife
Harrigan married Susan with whom he lives in Bradenton alongside their daughter, Emma Grace. Susan celebrates her birthday on October 3rd as evidenced by him wishing her a happy birthday via a Facebook post on October 3, 2024. Emma was born on June 7, 2006, and is 18 years old as of 2024. On June 7, 2024, he posted her on his Facebook post and captioned “Happy sweet 16th to our smart…beautiful daughter…”
Bob Harrigan Net Worth
Harrigan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Bob Harrigan Salary
Harrigan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Bob Harrigan WWSB
Harrigan is working at WWSB where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jordan Litwiller
- Ted Noah
- Rob Wells
- John Scalzi
- Mike Modrick
- Brissa Bradfield
- Linda Carson
- Summer Smith
- James Hill