Elyse Smith Biography
Elyse Smith is an American meteorologist who serves WGRZ as a meteorologist. She joined the station in January 2020. Previously, she served KRCG 13 as a weekend evening and weekday morning meteorologist for nearly 3 years.
Elyse Smith Age
Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. However, she has not revealed the date, month, or the year in which she was born as she likes to keep her personal life private. However, she might be in her 40’s.
Elyse Smith Height
Smith stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Elyse Smith Family
Smith 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 Smit has any siblings.
Elyse Smith Husband
Smith is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone.
Elyse Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her career as a meteorologist.
Elyse Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Elyse Smith Education
After completing high school education, Smith attended Valparaiso University where she graduated in 2017, with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
Elyse Smith Career
Smith serves WGRZ as a meteorologist. She joined the station in January 2020. Previously, she served KRCG 13 as a weekend evening and weekday morning meteorologist for nearly 3 years. During her time there, she specialized in live weather reporting and writing outstanding, weather-related history stories.
Her career in broadcasting began in central Missouri where she covered everything from tornadoes to ice storms in and out of the television studio. After graduating college, her career in broadcasting began in central Missouri where she covered everything from tornadoes to ice storms in and out of the television studio.
On May 22, 2019, we covered one of the largest events which was the Jefferson City tornado which happened a few minutes before midnight. On that particular night, she assisted neighbors in taking shelter during the event while still forecasting the event. Her 14-hour-long coverage of the storm and its aftermath was featured in the Washington Post.
In addition, together with Zach Paul the KRCG’s Chief Meteorologist, they were nominated for the “Best Of” contest in the Missouri Magazine, and for their work covering the dangerous weather that night, they were named as Local Heroes. Chicagoland is her native home hence she is familiar with harsh weather conditions.
While she was a child a tornado siren that was next to her backyard at her childhood home sparked her interest in weather. This also led her to attend Valparaiso University in Northwest Indiana where she took a degree in meteorology. During her downtime, she is active in the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and National Weather Association (NWA).
Not long ago, she received an appointment to a three-year term on the Planning Committee for the Early Career Leadership Academy of the AMS after graduating from the program as the youngest inductee in the 2019 class. She enjoys watching football, learning (attempting) a new recipe, and being in a yoga studio.
Elyse Smith WGRZ
Smith is working at WGRZ-TV where she works alongside other famous WGRZ-TV anchors and reporters including;
- Julianne Pelusi
- Ashley Holder
- Adam Benigni
- Liz Lewin
- Danielle Church
- Jackie Roberts
- Maria Genero
- Heather Waldman
- Patrick Hammer
- Kate Welshofer
- Ron Plants
- Claudine Ewing
- Heather Ly
- Kelly Dudzik
- Micheal Wooten
- Pete Gallivan
- Melissa Holmes
- Maryalice Demler
- Scott Levin
Elyse Smith Social Media Platforms
Smith is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She has over followers on Twitter, over 3kk followers on Instagram, and over 3k followers on Facebook.