Chris Bailey Biography
Chris Bailey is an American meteorologist working for WKYT as the chief meteorologist. He first joined the station in 1998 and later left to work for WSAZ in Huntington. He worked in Huntington for nearly 4 years before rejoining WKYT as a chief meteorologist and took on double duty as the chief meteorologist for FOX 56.
Chris Bailey Career
Bailey works for WKYT as the chief meteorologist. His meteorology career launched after he joined WKYT where he spent a few years on weekends, moved to noon, and 5:30 shows on weekdays. Following 6 years in that role, he joined the morning show and started co-hosting The Fox 56 Morning Edition.
Bailey then took a brief leave of absence from WKYT and joined WSAZ in Huntington. He worked in Huntington for nearly 4 years before rejoining WKYT as a chief meteorologist and took on double duty as the chief meteorologist for FOX 56.
His love for weather began when he was in his early childhood. His parents tell him stories of how he used to stand at a window to watch thunderstorms and snowstorms for hours on end when he was 2 years old. Over the years, his fascination with the weather continued to blossom.
Bailey recalls going to the local library in Salyersville to check out the weather books they had. In the 5th grade, Bailey began his mission to be a TV meteorologist, serving his hometown as a weather watcher after Brian Collins nominated him for the role.
Chris Bailey Age
Bailey has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 50s. Bailey celebrates his birthday every September 16th as evidenced by his Twitter bio “Born September 16.”
Chris Bailey Height
Bailey stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Chris Bailey Family
Bailey 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 Bailey has any siblings.
Chris Bailey Wife
Bailey is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. During his free time, he cheers on his favorite sports teams. Even though he is a big Kentucky Wildcats fan who bleeds blue, he also loves Cincinnati Reds and Bengals.
Chris Bailey Net Worth
Bailey has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Chris Bailey Salary
Bailey earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
WKYT
Bailey is working at WKYT where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Bill Bryant
- Amber Philpott
- Mariah Congedo
- Kristen Kennedy
- Jim Caldwell
- Alexa Minton
- Ben Beddoes
- Lee K. Howard
- Lyndsey Gough
- Dave Baker