Eric Burke Biography
Eric Burke is an American meteorologist working for WAFF as a weekday morning meteorologist since he was promoted in 2022. He joined the station in September 2017 as a weekend meteorologist.
Eric Burke Education
Burke joined Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, after finishing his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology with a minor in Broadcast Journalism.
During his time in college, he was a meteorologist and reporter for NTC News Tonight, the student-run TV station. He also interned at WREX in Rockford and at WFLD Fox Chicago before moving to the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Eric Burke Career
Burke has worked for WAFF as a weekday morning meteorologist since he was promoted in 2022. Upon joining the station, he initially worked as a weekend meteorologist. He has worked in the broadcasting field for over a decade, covering severe weather.
Burke serves as a member of the American Meteorological Society. In 2015, he received the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal of approval. Before working in the Rocket City, he worked for WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky.
Burke worked as the weekday morning meteorologist at KNBN in Rapid City, South Dakota, before moving to Kentucky. While growing up, he was always fascinated with severe weather and winter storms.
Eric Burke Age
Burke was born on August 15th, but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 30s. Burke celebrates his birthday on August 15th. WAFF posted him on their official Facebook account on August 15, 2021, and captioned, “Whether he’s tracking storms or wind for the golf course…Burke is a special part of the 48 First Alert Weather Team. Help us wish him a very happy birthday…”
Eric Burke Height
Burke stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Eric Burke Family
Burke grew up in Homer Glen, Illinois, but 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 Burke has any siblings.
Eric Burke Wife
Burke married Heather, a flight attendant, on July 23, 2022. On July 23, 2025, he posted photos of them on his Facebook account and captioned “July 23, 2022 -> July 23, 2025.Out celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary tonight. Couldn’t imagine life with anyone else!”
Heather was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a treatable form of cancer, in early October 2024. On December 21, 2024, he shared his wife’s diagnosis and thanked people for their supports via a Facebook post, captioned, “Life certainly has been eventful for the Burkes the past few months. In early October my wife, Heather, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Thankfully, this a very treatable form of cancer. The outpouring of love and support from our families and friends…” In that same post, he shared that she had completed four chemotherapy treatments and was to wrap up the other eight treatments in April 2025.
Away from the newsroom, Burke is an avid golfer who can often be spotted on a local golf course. During his free time, he travels with his wife, tries new barbecue/smoker recipes in his backyard, or plays goalie in a recreational ice hockey league. He is is a Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Cubs fan.
Eric Burke Net Worth
Burke has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Eric Burke Salary
Burke earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Eric Burke WAFF-TV
Burke is working at WAFF-TV, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Payton Walker
- Jeff Desnoyers
- Carl Prather
- Nolan Crane
- Liz Hurley