Jesse Walker Biography

Jesse Walker is an American meteorologist working at WTWO-TV where he serves as the chief meteorologist a position he took up in September of 1990. He joined the WTWO-TV weather team in 1985. 

Vigo County is Walker’s native home and he attended West Vigo High school and later studied at Indiana State University where he graduated in 1988, with a B.S. in Physical Geography. He has also studied Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Climatology. Walker began his career as a weekend weather person at WTWO in December 1985. After Jesse graduation, he took over the morning show as the anchor and meteorologist in the summer of 1988. Furthermore, he was promoted to serving as the chief meteorologist in September 1990.

In 1986, the National Weather Association awarded him with their Seal of Approval and in 1991, the American Meteorological Society awarded him with their Seal of Approval while he was a television meteorologist in the state of Indiana. In 2007, he upgraded to the CBM seal from the AMS seal. Furthermore, he is interested in severe weather and tornadoes. Walker also speaks to a number of groups s during the spring and summer about severe weather and safety tips. In addition, the Indiana Broadcasters Association awarded him with the Best Weathercast in Indiana in 2013, 2012, and 2011. He was also voted the Best TV Personality in the Wabash Valley in the years 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, and 2011. Walker was also voted in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star Readers’ Choice Awards as the Best TV Personality in 2022.

Jesse Walker Age

Walker 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. However, he might be in his 50’s.

Jesse Walker Height

Walker stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Jesse Walker Family

Walker 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 Walker has any siblings.

Jesse Walker Wife

Walker is married to Christiane Walker. The couple has one daughter, Courtney, who is a physical trainer. His wife graduated from Clay City High School.

Jesse Walker Net Worth

Walker has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Jesse Walker Salary

Walker earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Jesse Walker WTWO

Walker works at WTWO where he works alongside other famous WTWO anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Ashley Howard
2. Omar Tellow
3. Grant Pugh
4. Zeke Torres
5. DeSherion McBroom
6. Lindsey Jackson
7. Savanna Brito
8. Dan Reynolds
   
9. Nicole Krasean
10. Sadie All
11. Dana Winklepleck
12. Mike Tank

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