Ted McInerney Biography
Ted McInerney is an American meteorologist working for WMTW as a morning meteorologist from 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. He joined the station in January 2016 and has served the station for more than half a decade. Previously, he worked for CBS 42 in Birmingham, Alabama as a meteorologist.
Ted McInerney Education
McInerney joined the State University of New York College at Buffalo in 2003 when he finished his high school education. In 2007, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology. He grew his snow forecasting skills in college as Lake Erie produced large snowstorms.
During college, he studied Spanish at AIP Language Institute – Valencia in 2005. He also served College Democrats as a founder, president, and treasurer. In 2007, he won the Buffalo State Updraft Award for Excellence in Meteorology.
Ted McInerney Career
McInerney works for WMTW as a morning meteorologist from 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. He particularly enjoys going to Maine classrooms to teach students about Maine’s Total Weather with WMTW’s “Weather At Your School” program. He has always been passionate about tracking storms.
While growing up in upstate New York, McInerney swiftly grew a fascination for and marvel of snowstorms and winter weather. When he was in 5th grade, he briefed his class by generating and posting his forecast paper on the doors of his classroom. A few years later, he narrated and taped what was later determined as a funnel cloud. His interest and passion in weather cemented within him and inspired him to study meteorology.
McInerney started his career in Rock Island, Illinois at WHBF. There, he forecasted savagely cold winters and harsh storms in spring. he also broadcasted the unforgettable Mississippi River flooding and one of the mid-west biggest blizzards in February 2011.
McInerney also broadcasted harsh weather in Alabama. He alongside his workmates at WIAT in Birmingham attained prestigious awards for broadcasting the April 27, 2011 tornadoes. His story about an elderly woman’s cat that re-surfaced in Tuscaloosa weeks after the tornado ruined the region went viral.
Aside from being an expert on tornado tracking, McInerney reported Hurricane Isaac as it hit the Gulf Coast. However, he always missed when the giant Nor’easter made landfall in New England every winter. He serves as a member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association.
Ted McInerney Age
McInerney 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 30s.
Ted McInerney Height
McInerney stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ted McInerney Family
McInerney grew up alongside his 2 brothers and sister. On April 11, 2024, he posted them on his Instagram account and captioned “Siblings Day! Grateful to have older brothers/sister to look up to. ☘️” Jeremy, his older brother, was born on January 12, 1973, and is 51 years old as of 2024. On January 12, 2023, he wished him a happy 50th birthday via his Instagram account.
His other brother, Rory, passed away in 2012. On August 10, 2022, he posted him on his Instagram account and captioned “This is my big brother Rory McInerney. We lost him 20 years ago. He’s so much apart of our family’s lives today but so dearly missed.” Even so, he has not disclosed any information about his parents.
Ted McInerney Wife
McInerney is married to Amy. The couple has a daughter named Mackenzie and a son named Declan. Mackenzie was born on January 19, 2019, and is 5 years old as of 2024. On January 9, 2023, he posted her on his Instagram account and wished her a happy 4th birthday.
Declan was born on March 9, 2021, and is 3 years old as of 2024. On March 9, 2024, he posted him on his Instagram account and wished him a happy 3rd birthday. They live in Gorham and are excited to snowshoe in the winter, check out all the colors while hiking in state parks in the fall, and go to the beach in the summer. They especially love going camping at Acadia National Park in the summer.
Ted McInerney Net Worth
McInerney has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Ted McInerney Salary
McInerney earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Ted McInerney WMTW
McInerney is working at WMTW where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jon Chrisos
- Connor Clement
- Kathleen Jordan
- Steve Minich
- Terry Stackhouse
- Meghan Torjussen
- Roger Griswold
- Emily Pike
- Travis Lee