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Kathy Orr
Kathy Orr

Kathy Orr Biography

Kathy Orr is a well-known American meteorologist She is now a part of the Fox 29 Weather Authority team on WTXF in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was also inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2013. Orr joined KYW-TV as chief meteorologist in January 2003, making her debut on the same night as Marc Howard, who had previously worked as an anchor on WPVI, the ABC O&O in Philadelphia. She had previously served as a weekend meteorologist for WCAU-TV. When John Bolaris departed WCAU, she was offered the position of chief meteorologist, but she turned it down because KYW-TV offered her a higher salary. Glenn Schwartz eventually accepted the offer from WCAU.

Kathy Orr Fox 29 News

Kathy is a meteorologist, for the Fox 29 Weather Authority team on WTXF in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Orr is credited with coming up with the term “Live Mega Doppler 3” for their radar shortly after joining the station. She was also the first to create a summer series focusing on the Jersey Shore. “Orr at the Shore” broadcast on Thursdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day for almost a decade.

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She was also inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2013. Orr joined KYW-TV as chief meteorologist in January 2003, making her debut on the same night as Marc Howard, who had previously worked as an anchor on WPVI, the ABC O&O in Philadelphia. She had previously served as a weekend meteorologist for WCAU-TV. When John Bolaris departed WCAU, she was offered the position of chief meteorologist, but she turned it down because KYW-TV offered her a higher salary. Glenn Schwartz eventually accepted the offer from WCAU.

In August of 2011, it was reported that Orr would only be handling the 10 p.m. weather on CW Philly 57 and the 11 p.m. weather on CBS3. Kate Bilo, a morning meteorologist, filled Orr’s vacancy between 5 and 6 p.m. When new management took over at CBS3, she and sports director Beasley Reece was sacked.

Kathy Orr Age

The beautiful American meteorologist was born on October 19, 1965, in Westvale, Geddes, New York, the United States. She is 59 years old as of 2024. She celebrates her birthday every 19th of Oct.

Kathy Orr Education

Kathy earned a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Marketing from Syracuse University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the State University of New York. She is a Meteorologist with the NWA, AMS, and CBM certifications.

Kathy Orr Nationality/Ethnicity

Orr belongs to the white ethnicity/heritage. She was born in Westvale, Geddes, New York, the United States.  She holds American nationality and citizenship by birth.

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Kathy Orr Height

There is no clear information about her body measurements, information will be updated as soon as it is out.

Kathy Orr Family | Parents

The well-known journalist has not made any information about her parents and siblings public, including their names, ages, and occupations. Our staff is currently reviewing this material, and we will provide the facts as soon as they become available from our reliable sources. He 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 known if she has any siblings.

Kathy Orr Husband

Kathy is married to Peter, her long-term boyfriend. After a lengthy relationship, the gorgeous couple married. So far, the pair has maintained a healthy relationship while living gracefully. She currently lives in South Jersey with her family.

Kathy Orr Children

The couple has two children, a daughter Isabella and a son William.

Kathy Orr Salary

Kathy has an estimated annual salary range of over $10,000-$70,670 per year.

Kathy Orr Net Worth

Kathy has an estimated net worth of $5 million- $20 million.