Chester Lampkin Biography

Chester Lampkin is an American meteorologist for WUSA 9 in Washington, DC. since joining the station in December 2019. He previously worked at KSDK-TV in St. Louis, Missouri, the sister station of WUSA 9.

Chester Lampkin Education

Lampkin grew up in St. Louis, having a strong interest in weather. He had big weather experiences including the “blizzard” of 1982 and the Great Flood of 1993. Lampkin attended Saint Louis University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in meteorology and completed post-graduate work in geography at the University of Missouri.

Chester Lampkin Career

Prior to WUSA 9, Lampkin spent three years at KSDK-TV as a weekend morning meteorologist. She left the station in 2015, and the United States for an adventure Down Under. Lampkin worked for two years as a meteorologist for MetService New Zealand, which is basically the New Zealand equivalent of the National Weather Service. He returned to KSDK-TV as a weekday morning meteorologist in April 2017.

While in St. Louis, Lampkin covered the costliest hailstorm in St. Louis history in 2012, major flooding in 2019, tornado events through the years, and multiple winter storms. In New Zealand, he helped provide coverage for Cyclone Winston.

Lampkin’s broadcast career started in Grand Junction, Colorado, as the morning meteorologist at KJCT News 8. Additionally, he worked at KRCG-TV in Jefferson City, Missouri, as both the morning and chief meteorologist and at KTSM-TV, the NBC affiliate in El Paso, Texas, as the morning meteorologist. Besides the weather, Lampkin has an interest in geography, music, media, jogging, travel, baseball, and college basketball.

Chester Lampkin Age

Lampkin 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.

Chester Lampkin Height

Lampkin stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches.

Chester Lampkin Family

Chester 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 known if he has any siblings.

Chester Lampkin Wife/ Partner/ Child

Lampkin resides with his family in the Maryland suburbs. He can at times be found exploring the entire DMV with his partner and son.

Chester Lampkin Net Worth

Lampkin has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.

Chester Lampkin Salary

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

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