Chris Franklin Biography
Chris Franklin is an American journalist an Award-Winning meteorologist serving as a Chief Meteorologist in WWL TV in New Orleans. He joined the news team in November 2019. Chris previously worked at Pond & Company for 20 months as a GIS Analyst and Planner.
Chris Franklin Education
Chris graduated from Brother Martin High School and then went on to the University of South Alabama to pursue his dream career. He studied meteorology there and finished in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in the subject.
Chris Franklin Career
His broadcasting career began in Topeka, Kansas, and after a year of chasing tornadoes and driving through blizzards, he returned to New Orleans just before Hurricane Katrina hit. Chris has covered major weather events such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, and Isaac, as well as the 2011 Mississippi River flooding, the 2014 ice storm, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He’s also interviewed several celebrities, including Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and has appeared on the Weather Channel and FOX News Channel.
Chris brings with him over a decade of weather forecasting experience in New Orleans as well as the flavor of the local community. He has won several awards from the Press Club of New Orleans and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. Chris enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with his beautiful daughter and their adorable children in his spare time. In addition, he received the Senior Meteorology Award for academics and participation in the meteorology program. He also has the American Meteorology Society’s Television Seal of Approval.
Chris has covered major weather events such as Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike, and Isaac, as well as the 2011 Mississippi River flooding, the 2014 ice storm, and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He has also interviewed several celebrities, including Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and has appeared on the Weather Channel and FOX News Channel. He has received numerous honors from the Press Club of New Orleans as well as the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. He also serves as a guest speaker and emcee at local events.
Chris Franklin WWL
Chris Franklin works at WWL where he works alongside other famous WWL anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- April Dupre
- Paul Dudley
- Alexandra Cranford
- Devin Bartolotta
- Payton Malone
- Charisse Gibson
- Michelle Morgan
- Sheba Turk
- Thanh Truong
- Karen Swensen
- Leslie Spoon
- Eric Paulsen
- Doug Mouton
- Katie Moore
- Ricardo LeCompte
Chris Franklin Age
He was born in Metairie, Louisiana, in the United States of America. Apparently, he likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Chris Franklin Family
He 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.
Chris Franklin Wife
He is married to his beautiful and supportive wife Amy. The lovely couple has been married for several years and is proud parents of their two children; Lucy and Henry. The family of four currently resides in live in River Ridge.
Chris Franklin Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Chris Franklin Salary
Chris’s has an estimated salary is $92,160 annually.