Hank Allen Biography
Hank Allen is an American meteorologist working for WGNO as the chief meteorologist since joining the station in March 2013. Previously, he worked for Sports and Spirits as a founder for 7 years.
Hank Allen Education
Allen joined Mississippi State University in 1999 when he finished his high school studies. In 2003, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Broadcast Meteorology and a Communications minor.
Hank Allen Career
Allen has worked for WGNO as the chief meteorologist for more than a decade. His career with the station started in March 2007 when he served the station as a meteorologist before leaving in December 2012. He then founded Sports and Spirits and worked as its founder for 7 years. There, he produced weekly content for online distribution and did weekly interviews with ambassadors, distillers, owners, and media members.
Previously, Allen kickstarted his meteorology career at KCAU in Sioux City, Iowa. There, he presented weather casts daily and anchored harsh weather broadcasts. Further, he also made public appearances and hosted events. He serves as a member of the American Meteorological Society and holds its Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval.
Allen developed an interest in the weather when he was a young child, watching summertime thunderstorms and harsh weather with hopes of getting a day off school due to winter snow. This passion steered him toward a career in which he hopes to share accurate weather information and hopefully save people’s lives during harsh weather.
Hank Allen Age
Allen likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Hank Allen Height
Allen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Hank Allen Family
Allen is originally from Marietta, Georgia 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 if Allen has any siblings.
Hank Allen Wife
Allen is married to Casey Allen. The couple has a set of identical twin boys, William Henry, and James Louis, and a daughter, Virginia. On May 9, 2023, he posted a picture of Casey with the kids and wished her a Happy Mother’s Day. Virginia was born on December 1, 2016, and is 7 years old as of 2023. On December 1, 2012, Casey posted her on her Instagram account and captioned “Virginia is 5! Continued our tradition…”
The twins were born on March 22, 2019, as evidenced by Casey’s Instagram post on March 22, 2023, captioned “Happy 5th anniversary of me giving birth to twins! Love my big boys…” That same day, Allen posted them on his Instagram account and wished them a happy birthday. In October 2023, Casey ran for Judge, Division B, 22nd Judicial District Court.
During his free time, he loves to watch sports, learn about history, and work out. A big fan of the craft cocktail movement, he has season tickets to MSU football and enjoys tailgating before the home games. Annually, he goes storm chasing in the middle of the nation and he loves getting in a car with a map and exploring the small towns of America.
Hank Allen Net Worth
Allen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Hank Allen Salary
Allen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Hank Allen WGNO
Allen is working at WGNO where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Susan Roesgen
- Curt Sprang
- Amy Russo
- Mallory Smith
- Stephanie Oswald
- Ed Daniels
- Brantly Keiek