Christy Henderson Biography
Christy Henderson is an American meteorologist working for WSPA as the chief meteorologist since joining the station in 2003. Further, she appears on 7NEWS on weekday evenings at 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 p.m. She has served the station for more than 2 decades. She worked freelance in Washington, D.C. at WJLA and in Fort Worth, Texas at the CBS affiliate before joining WSPA.
Christy Henderson Education
Henderson joined Texas A&M University when she finished her high school education. In 1995, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology.
Christy Henderson Career
Henderson works for WSPA as the chief meteorologist. In this role, she supervises all forecasts and on-air weather presentations. Further, she appears on 7NEWS on weekday evenings at 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 p.m. Aside from her TV roles, she forecasts the weather for the regional radio stations and consults with Spartanburg District 5 Schools to guarantee scheduled activities stay safe from perilous weather.
After graduating college in 1995, Henderson began her TV career in Waco, Texas. She worked there on weekends for 8 months before she relocated to New Orleans. In New Orleans, she served the Fox affiliate there, WVUE, as a weekend meteorologist for over 3 years. She was later promoted to the 5 p.m. weekday weather.
Henderson gained an interest in studying tropical weather during her time at WVUE. She was also on-air when Hurricane Danny passed across Plaquemines parish in Southeast Louisiana in 1997. The following year, she was on air when Hurricane Georges loomed the New Orleans and coastal region before it hit near Biloxi, Mississippi.
After her time in New Orleans, Henderson relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where she served “Good Day Atlanta” as the morning meteorologist for 3 ½ years. Additionally, she covered the weather during the noon show daily. Numerous celebrities came to the station for interviews and she did the weather alongside them including Ed McMahon, The Rock, and Kevin Bacon.
Henderson worked freelance in Washington, D.C. at WJLA and in Fort Worth, Texas at the CBS affiliate before joining WSPA. She works as a member of the American Meteorological Society and holds their Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal.
The South Carolina Broadcasters Association has named Weathercaster of the Year six times. Thrice, she won SCBA’s Personality of the Year Award(2015, 2016, and 2017). She also received Spartanburg’s “Best of the Best” award granted by popular vote.
Christy Henderson Age
Henderson has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. Henderson celebrates her birthday every April 15th as evidenced by her Instagram post on April 15, 2022, captioned “…Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes!!…”
Christy Henderson Height
Henderson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Christy Henderson Family
Henderson has a brother as evidenced by her Instagram post on April May 1, 2022, captioned “We fought like cats & dogs growing up- my brother is today one of my best friends…” Even so, she has not disclosed any information about her parents.
Christy Henderson Husband
Henderson is a married woman but has kept information regarding her husband away from the public. The couple has two daughters, a family dog named Lucy, and a cat named Kiwi. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets. A private pilot, she loves to hike, cook, and travel.
Christy Henderson Net Worth
Henderson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Christy Henderson Salary
Henderson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Christy Henderson WSPA
Henderson is working at WSPA where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Amy Wood
- Gordon Dill
- Fred Cunningham
- Olivia Parsons
- Diane Lee
- Kelci O’Donnell
- Taylor Farmer