Daniel McDonald Biography
Daniel McDonald is an American Meteorologist working for WATN ABC24, serving as a morning meteorologist. He has been working for the station since December 2025, after working as the weekend meteorologist at WIBW in Topeka, Kansas, for 2 years.
Daniel McDonald Age
McDonald likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 20s, judging from his appearance.
Daniel McDonald Height
McDonald stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Daniel McDonald Family
McDonald has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if McDonald has any siblings.
Daniel McDonald Wife
McDonald is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. Even though weather is his main passion, he also enjoys hiking, baseball, weightlifting, and traveling, especially in and around the Mid-South.
Daniel McDonald Net Worth
McDonald has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Daniel McDonald Salary
McDonald earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Daniel McDonald WATN
McDonald is working at WATN alongside other famous WATN meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Pepper Baker
- Yvonne Cooper
- Ruben Diaz
- Kevin McNamara
- Trevor Birchett
Daniel McDonald Education
McDonald joined the University of Missouri-Columbia in August 2019 after completing his high school studies. In May 2023, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with an Atmospheric emphasis. While in college, he was a weathercaster at KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW. There, he covered bitter cold, intense blizzards, scorching heat waves, and tornado outbreaks.
Daniel McDonald Career
McDonald is working for WATN ABC24, serving as a morning meteorologist. He looks forward to starting his weather forecasting in a new region. He hopes to use his knowledge to help navigate the active and whimsical weather patterns of the region.
McDonald is familiar with moving around, having lived in California, Missouri, South Carolina, New Jersey, and Kansas. Shortly after graduating from college, he kick-started his broadcasting career as the weekend meteorologist at WIBW in Topeka, Kansas.
During his time in Kansas, McDonald gained experience broadcasting various types of weather, from heat waves and tornadoes to flooding rains and blizzards. He also covered the Westmoreland Tornado in April 2024, a powerful derecho in May 2024, and the historic blizzard/ice storm of January 2025.