Wes Hohenstein Biography
Wes Hohenstein is an American meteorologist working for WNCN-TV as a weeknight chief meteorologist at 4, 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 pm. Earlier, he served as a chief meteorologist at KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona.
Wes Hohenstein Education
Shortly after finishing high school, Wes attended Saint Louis University in 1994 where he graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Meteorology. He also worked for KSLU Radio as a Student DJ and was a member of Delta Sigma Phi SLU Ambassadors Oriflame.
Wes Hohenstein Career
Hohenstein serves as a weeknight chief meteorologist at 4, 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 pm alongside Angela Taylor on WNCN-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. Before working as a chief meteorologist, he served as a meteorologist alongside his fellow journalists like Pam Saulsby and Melanie Sanders. While at WNCN-TV, Wes has covered historical events including winter storms, hurricanes, and the deadly outbreak of a tornado in 2011.
Wes joined the station in September 2006, after working as a chief meteorologist at KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona. Previously, Hohenstein served as a morning meteorologist at KPRC-TV in Houston, Texas. There, he replaced Anthony Yanez and Byron Miranda and worked there for three years from March 2003 to February 2006. Before coming to Houston, Wes served as a morning meteorologist at KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City.
Hohenstein started his broadcasting career in June 1998 serving as a weekend meteorologist at KLFY-TV 10 Young in Lafayette, Louisiana. He stayed with the station for two years and ten months from June 1998 to March 2001. Previously, he worked in St. Louis as a morning meteorologist at KSDK-TV NewsChannel 5 for one year from 1997 to 1998. On top of this, Wes also holds various awards like the Emmy Award and an Associated Press award for his excellent work as a weathercast.
Wes Hohenstein Age
Hohenstein 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 50s.
Wes Hohenstein Height
Hohenstein stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Wes Hohenstein Family
Hohenstein was born in Illinois and brought up in St. Louis to his family. However, he 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 he has any siblings.
Wes Hohenstein Wife
Hohenstein is a happy married man who is a father of three children. He and his family live in Wake County together with their pets, Tigger and Finley. In his free time, Wes likes playing golf, skiing in the winter, and exploring the Tar Heel state. He is also a big fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and college basketball.
Wes Hohenstein Net Worth
Hohenstein has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Wes Hohenstein Salary
Hohenstein earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Wes Hohenstein WNCN-TV
Hohenstein works at WNCN-TV where he works alongside other famous WNCN-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Chris Clark
- Ben Bokun
- Greg Funderburg
- Hayley Fixler
- Maggie Newland