Brad Travis Biography
Brad Travis is an American Award-winning Weather Forecaster working at WAFF TV serving as a Chief Meteorologist since he joined the station in November 1996. Formerly, Travis worked at KNOP-TV as a Chief Meteorologist.
Education | Career
Travis studied at Oklahoma State University in 1990, however, he withdrew after being activated to go to Saudi Arabia. “Desert Storm” I was an equipment manager for the football team. Brad later enrolled at the University of Kansas from the year 1991 to 1995 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. He received the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval.
He is currently performing his duties as a Chief Meteorologist at WAFF TV serving as a Chief Meteorologist since he became part of the network in November 1996. Previously, Travis worked at KNOP-TV from June 1996 to December 1996. He worked 6 days a week. It was his first weekday job in Television. Additionally, Travis also worked as a Weekend Meteorologist at KTKA-TV in Topeka, Kansas from September 1995 to May 1996. While there, Brad cut his teeth doing weekends making $5.00 an hour which guaranteed his 16 hours a week. He also worked full-time in Lawrence, Kansas at a speaker company. “Martin Logan”
Travis has been recognized with several accolades such as the National Defense Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Army Service Ribbon Non-Commisioned Officer Training Ribbon, Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon. Military Honors and Service Persian Gulf 1990–1991. Brad’s hobbies are working on the Mustang, Woodworking, Fishing, Hunting, and Gardening.
At WAFF TV, Brad works with the following personalities;
- Eric Burke
- Chelsea Aaron
- Jeff Desnoyers
- Liz Hurley
- Margo Gray
- Haley Baker
- Gina Benitez
- Sean Dowling
- Nolan Crane
Parents | Family
Brad was raised in Tornado Alley on the Great Plains in south-central Kansas, close to the Chisholm Trail. However, he has not shared any information concerning his parents or siblings.
Brad Travis Age
Travis is 52 years old as of 2023, he was born on the 16th of December in 1971 in south-central Kansas and celebrates his birthday on the 16th of December every year.
Wife
Travis is happily married to Brenda, the couple resides in Monrovia with their two boys, Ross and Drake, and two dogs, Sami and Cassidy.
Brad Travis Salary
Travis’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Travis has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million. His primary source of income is working as a Meteorologist.
Social Media Platforms
Travis is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 58800 followers on Instagram, over 151.6k followers on Facebook, and 100 followers on Twitter.
Brad Travis Height
Travis stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Brad
- Age: 52 years old as of 2023
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Between $20, 000 and $55, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches