Yolanda Amadeo Biography
Yolanda Amadeo is an American meteorologist working for WALB as the chief meteorologist. In addition, she serves on the AMS Board on Pre-College Education and the 2009 AMS Minority Scholarship National Committee.
Yolanda Amadeo Education
Amadeo joined Jackson State University where she graduated with a Bachelor Of Sciences degree in Atmospheric Sciences. Also, she holds a Bachelor Of Science degree in Speech Communications from Florida State University.
Yolanda Amadeo Career
Amadeo works for WALB as the chief meteorologist. She is devoted to delivering viewers with broadcasts one can count on at WALB. She holds the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) Seal of Approval. In addition, she serves on the AMS Board on Pre-College Education and the 2009 AMS Minority Scholarship National Committee. Previously, she worked on the Broadcast Board of the AMS.
During her career, she has won multiple awards and recognition for her work. For instance, in 2007, she won the National Mark Trail Awards for promoting weather safety through weather radios. That same year, she received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding achievement, service, and public distinction from Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
During the Women Making Magic Event in 2004, she was nominated as one of Southwest Georgia’s “Steel Magnolias. ” Active in the community, she has involved herself with multiple organizations including volunteering for the Southwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross. Also, she works on the firm’s board. She visits numerous schools to share her passion for weather with children. She is active in her church, St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, where she works as a lector and member of the Parish Council.
Yolanda Amadeo Age
Amadeo likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Yolanda Amadeo Height
Amadeo stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Yolanda Amadeo Family
Amadeo has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not if Amadeo has any siblings.
Yolanda Amadeo Husband
Amadeo is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Yolanda Amadeo Net Worth
Amadeo has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.
Yolanda Amadeo Salary
Amadeo earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Yolanda Amadeo and Lemur Wig
As Amadeo was interviewing a representative from Eudora Farms Petting Zoo at the Georgia National Fair in Perry in October 2019, a lemur snatched off her wig live on-air.
WALB
Amadeo is working at WALB where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Karla Heath-Sands
- Madison Foglio
- Jim Wallace
- Jamie Worsley
- Yolanda Amadeo
- Lenah Allen
- Chris Zelman
- Tommie Owens