Brent Watts Biography
Brent Watts is an American 3x Emmy Award-winning Journalist working at WDBJ7 News serving as a Chief Meteorologist since October 2004. He first joined the station in May 2003 and worked as a Meteorologist and Digital Content Producer. Formerly, Watts worked at WDBJ7 as a News Photographer and Editor.
Education | Career
Brent has graduated from Mississippi State University’s Broadcast Meteorology Program and Old Dominion University with a degree in communications. He is currently playing his role as a Chief Meteorologist at WDBJ7 station in Roanoke Virginia Area since October 2004. When the Flood of 85 almost submerged Brent Watts’ community of Buchanan, he was in the fourth grade. His interest in forecasting severe weather was ignited by that incident.
The native of Botetourt County began working behind the scenes at WDBJ7 Television in 1997. In 2003, he joined the weather department. Since then, Watts has worked as the on-call meteorologist for some of the most amazing meteorological phenomena to have hit the area, such as the 2012 Derecho, flooding caused by tropical storms, and tornado outbreaks in 2004, 2011, 2016, and 2018. The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Seal of Approval has been given to him. Watts has won three Emmy Awards for his work on documentaries about Hurricane Michael, the 2012 Derecho, and the Flood of 1985.
Brent visits schools and groups to share his enthusiasm for weather and environmental protection when he’s not doing the forecast on WDBJ7. Away from the office, Brent likes to play the drums and piano, canoe local rivers, and travel to Virginia’s hometowns in quest of interesting sights, delicious meals, and good times.
At WDBJ7 News, Watts works with the following personalities;
- Anthony Romano
- Christian Johansen
- Joe Dashiell
- Brittany Morgan
- Neesey Payne
- Leanna Scachetti
- Leo Hirsbrunner
- Sophia Borrelli
- Jean Jadhon
Parents | Family
Watts was born and brought up in Roanoke, VA, however, information concerning HIS parents and siblings is not yet verified, and we will therefore not talk about them for now.
Brent Watts Age
Watts celebrates his birthday in December, However, his age or date of birth is not available in the public domain as of 2024, but he seems to be about 57 years old.
Wife
Watts is married to Vicky, the couple resides in Roanoke with their daughter Tori, dog Riley, and rescue cat Jaxson Cloud.
Brent Watts Salary
Watts’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Watts 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
Watts is very active on social media i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 6300 followers on Instagram, over 42100 followers on Facebook, and 13800 followers on Twitter.
Brent Watts Height
Watts stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
6 Quick Facts About Brent
- Age: Not Available
- 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