Glenn Burns Biography
Glenn Burns is a well-reputed retired American Journalist who most recently worked for WSB-TV as the Chief Meteorologist. He held this position for over four decades. He announced his retirement in October 2022, and his last day was on November 22, 2022. There, he appeared on the 4 and 6 p.m. newscasts Monday to Friday. Now he serves as Chief Meteorologist Emeritus and joins Channel 2 Action News and Severe Weather Team 2 for special weather coverage and programs throughout the year. He is an AMS Certified Meteorologist.
Glenn Burns Education
He received his education at The University of Florida where he received a Journalism degree with a minor in Astronomy.
Glenn Burns Career
Glenn prior to his retirement worked for WSB-TV as a Chief Meteorologist. He worked at WSB-TV for over four decades and appeared on the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts Monday to Friday. He joined WSB-TV in 1981 and announced his retirement in October 2022. His last day at WSB-TV was on November 22, 2022. Also, he hosted the weekly Mega Millions lottery drawings, based in Atlanta. Now he serves as Chief Meteorologist Emeritus and joins Channel 2 Action News and Severe Weather Team 2 for special weather coverage and programs throughout the year. He began his broadcasting career at the age of 14, working part-time for WSVN-TV in Miami. After graduating from the university, he interned at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, working with Dr. Neil Frank and Dr. Joseph Pellissier. From there, he went on to work in West Palm Beach, Florida for WPTV-TV as Chief Meteorologist.
After working for three years in Florida, he began his post-graduate work in astrophysics at the University of Minnesota, while working as Chief Meteorologist for KARE-TV in Minneapolis. During that time, he won many awards including the Minnesota Teacher’s Award for a program that involves students, teachers, and KARE-TV in a weather education series. Eventually, that program evolved into a weather school. Moreover, he has received numerous awards from the Red Cross, Civil Defense, and Coast Guard, Best of Cobb Magazine and Best of Atlanta Magazine, Associated Press, and Best of Ginwett Magazine for his weather coverage. He also works for many area charities including the March of Dimes, Boys and Girls of Metro Atlanta, The Centre for Family Resources, and the Starlight Foundation.
Glenn Burns Age
Glenn was born on July 21, 1952, therefore he is 71 years old as of October 2022. He thus celebrates his birthday on July 21st of every year.
Glenn Burns Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7m) tall.
Glenn Burns Family
Burns 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 Glenn has any siblings.
Glenn Burns Wife
Glenn is married to the love of his life, Susan Burns. However, it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with two kids namely, Kimberly and Chris.
Glenn Burns’s Net Worth
Burns has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a Meteorologist.
Glenn Burns Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Glenn Burns WSB-TV
Glenn prior to his retirement worked at WSB-TV where he worked alongside other well-known WSB-TV meteorologists, sports anchors, anchors, and reporters including;
- Alison Mastrangelo
- Zach Klein
- Eboni Deon
- Brian Monahan
- Ashley Kramlich
- Brad Nitz
- John Pruitt
- Lori Wilson
- Linda Stouffer
- Wendy Corona
- Sophia Choi
- Tom Regan
- Tyisha Fernandes
- Richard Elliot
- Mike Shields
- Michael Seiden
- Steve Gehlbach
- Larry Spruill
- Courtney Francisco
- Bryan Mims
- Audrey Washington