Lauryn Ricketts Bio | Wiki
Lauryn Ricketts is an American Broadcast Meteorologist currently working with Storm Team 4 (NBC) and WTOP 103.5 FM. Being a meteorologist is like a dream come true since it was her biggest dream since as a young girl.
Lauryn has always had a great passion for science that was triggered by cloud patterns, severe weather events, weather charts, and also the stars at night. Prior to joining WTOP, she worked for WHSV in Winchester as a chief Meteorologist.
Lauryn Ricketts Age
She was born on August 26, 1983, in Winchester. Lauryn is 39 years old and celebrates her birthday on August 26 every year.
Lauryn Ricketts Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Lauryn stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx 1.73m).
Lauryn Ricketts Family
She was born to her parents in Winchester. Lauryn has also done her schooling in Ashland, Virginia, i.e the university. However, she has not disclosed information concerning her parents and siblings to the general public.
Lauryn Ricketts Husband
Lauryn is married to her husband Eric Earnhardt, a retired Marine Corps. The wedding took place on December 30, 2017, in Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, North Carolina, where the couple exchanged their wedding vows. Two weeks after their wedding, Eric was deployed to Afghanistan. His wife Lauryn says that the situation was not easy but somehow, they managed to cope with it. The couple has been happily married to date.
Lauryn Ricketts Baby
She is a proud mother of two boys. Lauryn announced her four-month pregnancy on January 19, 2020, via her shows and January 22, 2020, via her social media handles. The couple welcomed their first son in February 2020, however, their child was stillborn. Parenthood has not been easy for Lauryn and her husband as she suffered another miscarriage during the Covid 19 pandemic and had been trying to get pregnant via in vitro fertilization.
However, she was finally able to conceive and on January 27, 2022, Lauryn and her husband welcomed their second child, a son shortly after midnight on a Thursday morning. Their little angel weighed 7 pounds, 8 inches at birth. However, the pair was yet to settle on the name they would give to their son as they had two names listed out.
Lauryn Ricketts Education
After completing her high school education, Lauryn attended the University of Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Weather Forecasting.
Lauryn Ricketts NBC
Lauryn is currently working with Storm Team 4 (NBC) and WTOP 103.5 FM as a broadcast meteorologist. She has more than 10 years of experience forecasting in the Washington, D.C area. Being a weather forecaster is like a dream come true. She always dreamt of being a meteorologist since she was a young girl. Lauryn has always had a great passion for science that was triggered by cloud patterns, severe weather events, weather charts, and also the stars at night.
While she was still in Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, Lauryn worked at WRIC under Chief Meteorologist named John Bernier where she gained more experience to start her career. Also, she has worked in different Media Houses including WTTG in Washington and the weather center at WHSV in Winchester where she worked as the Chief Meteorologist. In addition to that, Lauryn worked with WBFF and WMAR weather teams in Baltimore.
While she was working at WHSV/TV3 as the Chief Meteorologist, she reported on “Snowmggedon” which gained her national recognition for her forecasting abilities. Furthermore, she has also reported on severe weather forecasting including Hurricane Isabel in 2003 that ruined parts of Virginia, the Tornado Outbreak on June 4, 2008, and several winter storms and summer storms in Washington, D.C.
Some of Lauryn Ricketts’ Colleagues at NBC are:
Sam Brock – Reporter & Correspondent
Carol Lee – National Political Reporter
Lauryn Ricketts Salary
She receives quite an impressive amount from working as a meteorologist on Storm Team 4 and serving as a contributor to 103.5 WTOP radio on weekday mornings. Lauryn’s average salary is $121,120 annually.
Lauryn Ricketts Net Worth
She has been serving as a journalist for almost two decades now. Over the years, Lauryn has managed to amass goo wealth without a doubt. Lauryn’s estimated net worth is $870,000.
Who Did Lauryn Ricketts Marry
Lauryn is married to Eric Earnhardt, a retired Marine Corps. Their wedding took place on December 30, 2017, in Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, North Carolina.
How Old Is Lauryn Ricketts
Lauryn is currently 39 years old and celebrated her birthday on August 26. She was born in Winchester on August 26, 1983.
Did Laury Rickette Have Her Baby
Lauren welcomed her first child, a boy in February 2020, at 21 weeks. However, her child was stillborn. After multiple attempts to get pregnant, Lauren finally conceived and welcomed her second baby boy on January 27, 2022, shortly after midnight on a Thursday morning. Her child weighed 7 pounds, 8 inches at birth.