Kevin Lighty Bio | Wiki
Kevin Lighty is a popular American Chief Meteorologist at WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois, since August 2017. He forecasts on the 5 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm, and 10 pm newscasts. Before Kevin worked as a chief meteorologist at KSPR-TV in Springfield, Missouri.
Prior to that, Kevin worked as a morning meteorologist at WKYT-TV. Kevin was also a Fill-in meteorologist for weekend and morning shows at WRTV. He started as a weekend meteorologist at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Kevin Lighty Age
Kevin was born on October 9, 1982, in Veedersburg, IN, in the United States. He is 40 years old. Kevin celebrates his birthday on October 9, every year.
Kevin Lighty Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Kevin stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.75 m).
Kevin Lighty Family
He was born and raised in Veedersburg, IN, to his parents. Kevin has an American nationality. He shot weather videos with his parents’ camcorder as storms approached and faked to be a weatherman on TV.
Kevin Lighty Wife
Kevin is married to his wife whose name is not disclosed. He and his wife have a baby named Zachary Corbin Lighty who was born on June 3, 2021.
Kevin Lighty Baby | New Baby
He and his wife have a baby named Zachary Corbin Lighty who was born on June 3, 2021. Zachary was delivered at Carle via emergency C-section at 4 pounds 9 ounces and 16 1/2 inches long.
Kevin Lighty Education
He earned his Associate of Arts degree in Radio/TV Broadcasting from Vincennes University in 2003. Later on, Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography with a minor in Climatology and emphasis in Meteorology from Indian State University in 2005.
Kevin Lighty WCIA | Meteorologist
He got his first crack at TV weather broadcasting while attending Vincennes University where Kevin worked as a weather anchor for the PBS station WVUT. Before Kevin worked as a chief meteorologist at KSPR-TV in Springfield, Missouri.
Prior to that, Kevin worked as a morning meteorologist at WKYT-TV. Kevin was also a Fill-in meteorologist for weekend and morning shows at WRTV. He started as a weekend meteorologist at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Kevin worked there for 10 years and covered several things during his tenure. Kevin covered the Joplin, MO EF-5 tornado, storm chased with the Vortex 2 research team, and won an award due to best weathercast in Missouri 7 out of his 10 years and had 2 Emmy nominations. He was also part of the team that received a national Edward R. Murrow award for Best Newscast the night of the Branson Leap Day tornadoes in 2012.
Kevin Lighty KSPR
Recently, he was in Springfield, MO in July 2007 to work as the Chief Meteorologist at KSPR. Kevin worked there for 10 years and covered several things during his tenure.
Kevin Lighty Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a Chief Meteorologist at WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois, since August 2017. Kevin’s average salary is $67,747 per year.
Kevin Lighty Net Worth
Kevin gets his wealth from his work as a Chief Meteorologist at WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois, since August 2017. Therefore, Kevin has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Kevin’s estimated net worth is $762,475.
How Old Is Kevin Lighty
Kevin is a 40-year-old who was born on October 9, 1982, in Veedersburg, IN, in the United States. Kevin celebrates his birthday on October 9, every year.
Who Is Kevin Lighty
Kevin works as a Chief Meteorologist at WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois, since August 2017. He forecasts on the 5 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm, and 10 pm newscasts. Before Kevin worked as a chief meteorologist at KSPR-TV in Springfield, Missouri. Prior to that, Kevin worked as a morning meteorologist at WKYT-TV. Kevin was also a Fill-in meteorologist for weekend and morning shows at WRTV.