Jackson Chastain Biography
Jackson Chastain is an American Meteorologist working for WHTM serving as a meteorologist. He has been working for the station since May 2023 after working for WCBI in Columbus, Mississippi for nearly 2 years.
Jackson Chastain Age
Chastain was born in San Diego, California but 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.
Jackson Chastain Height
Chastain stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jackson Chastain Family
Chastain has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. He has a sister who graduated with a BBA in MIS from Texas A&M in May 2022. On May 13, 2022, he congratulated his sister for her achievement via his Instagram account.
Jackson Chastain Wife
Chastain is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. During his free time, he skis, works out, hikes, and cheers on his Aggies, Dawgs, and Canucks
Jackson Chastain Net Worth
Chastain has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a meteorologist.
Jackson Chastain Salary
Chastain earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
WHTM
Chastain is working at WHTM alongside other famous WHTM meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- James Crummel
- Ali Lanyon
- Dennis Owens
- Valerie Pritchett
- Alicia Richards
- Eric Finkenbinder
- Brett Thackara
- Dan Tomaso
- Susan Cort
- Soni Dimond
- Sarah Willson
Jackson Chastain Education
Chastain joined Texas A&M University in August 2017 when he finished his high school education. In May 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Meteorology. There, he was a member of the school’s Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (TAMSCAMS).
In August 2021, Chastain joined Mississippi State University to further his studies. In May 2023, he graduated with a Master Of Science degree in Meteorology with an emphasis on broadcasting and a minor in GIS.
Jackson Chastain Career
Chastain is working for WHTM as a meteorologist. In this role, he forecasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6 and 8 a.m. with co-anchor Kayla Schmidt and Saturday nights at 6 and 11 pm. He fills in for Eric, Brett, and Dan when needed.
Even though he is to sure what sparked his interest, he has always been a fan of the weather with fond memories of watching Twister as a child and spotting storms on the porch with his grandmother.
Chastain spent the first half of his childhood in Plainfield which experienced the wrath of an F5 tornado in August 1990. In the winter, frigid and snowy conditions were never off in the Midwest. He grew a love for colder temperatures early in his life.
After moving to the Dallas metropolitan area, Chastain had the chance to experience a new type of weather in a place where severe thunderstorms and tornadoes were more common.
Chastain launched his career in northeast Mississippi working part-time at WCBI in Columbus. He worked there for nearly 2 years and collected numerous hours broadcasting everything including daybreak shows and major tornado outbreaks.
Jackson Chastain Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 900 followers on Facebook, over 600 on Instagram, and over 1.9K on Twitter.