Christana Kay Biography
Christana Kay is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WAPT serving as a weekend morning meteorologist. She has been working for the station since August 2023 after working as a Meteorologist for WJTV 12.
Christana Kay Age
Kay likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 40s judging from her appearance.
Christana Kay Height
Kay stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Christana Kay Family
Kay originally hails from Buford, Georgia, and has made Mississippi her home for several years. During her childhood, Kay’s fascination with weather blossomed as she was captivated by local meteorologists instead of watching cartoons after school.
Christana Kay Husband
Kay is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Kay being in any past relationship with anyone.
Christana Kay Net Worth
Kay has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Meteorologist.
Christana Kay Salary
Kay earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Christana Kay Education
Kay pursued her academic journey at Mississippi State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Meteorology and a minor in Communications, followed by a Master’s in Professional Meteorology and Climatology. During her time at Mississippi State, she was an active member of the Famous Maroon Band’s color guard and clarinet sections, and she earned recognition as the 2017 Associated Press recipient for Best Collegiate Weathercast.
Christana Kay Career
Kay’s passion for weather emerged during her childhood, as she was captivated by local meteorologists instead of cartoons after school. The pivotal moment came in 2008 when an EF-3 tornado struck downtown Atlanta, solidifying her fascination with all things weather-related. Kay, originally hailing from Buford, Georgia, has made Mississippi her home for several years.
Christana’s upbringing was filled with various performance and competitive activities, including dance, basketball, figure skating, clarinet, and color guard. She showcased her talents as a US Army All-American Colorguard member in 2014, performing at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, and participating twice in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Macy’s Great American Marching Band.
Her involvement in the Miss Mississippi Corporation within the Miss America Circuit highlights her commitment to community service. Serving as Miss Magnolia 2018 and Miss Northland 2019, Christana’s platform, Eyes on the Sky, focuses on promoting severe weather awareness and preparedness in Mississippi schools. Her dedication to philanthropy earned her recognition, including the second runner-up Miracle Maker Award in 2019 for raising over $1,300 for Batson Children’s Hospital.
Additionally, she received the Betty Jean Memorial Hospitable Scholarship and the Miss America 1986 Susan Akin Scholarship for her achievements. Now, Christana is happy to continue her journey in Jackson as the weekend morning meteorologist for 16 WAPT News. Outside of work, she enjoys hitting the gym, hunting for bargains, exploring hidden gems in Mississippi, conducting weather education sessions in schools, attending pageants, and cheering for Mississippi State and the New England Patriots football teams.
Christana Kay WAPT
Kay is working at WAPT alongside other famous WAPT meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- David Hartman
- Sydney Goldberg
- Joe Cook
- Bradley Davis
- Isabel Davis
- Erin Pickens
- Ross Adams
- Katie Garch
- Scott Simmons
- Troy Johnson
Christana Kay Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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