Megan Hanna Biography
Megan Hanna is an American Meteorologist working at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi as a weekend evening meteorologist. Before joining the station in February 2024, she worked for WVUA-TV.
Megan Hanna Age
Hanna was born in Blythewood, South Carolina, United States. However, she likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 20s.
Megan Hanna Height
Hanna stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches.
Megan Hanna Family
Hanna was brought up in Blythewood, South Carolina. However, she 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 Hanna has any siblings.
Megan Hanna Husband
Hanna is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Hanna being in any past relationship with anyone. During Hanna’s spare time, Hanna likes to travel, teach spin classes, root for the Bulldogs, or try new recipes in her kitchen.
Megan Hanna Net Worth
Hanna has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Meteorologist.
Megan Hanna Salary
Hanna earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Megan Hanna Education
Hanna is a proud 2023 alumnus of Mississippi State University (MSU), where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Meteorology, with an emphasis on broadcast. In August 2023, she went back to the same university to pursue a Master of Science – (MS) in Meteorology and Climatology, where she anticipates graduating in May 2025.
Megan Hanna Career
Hanna serves at WJTV 12 News as a “part-time” weekend evening meteorologist, appearing on the Friday and Saturday newscasts, covering the weather in Central Mississippi. Before joining WJTV, Hanna worked for WVUA 23 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama as a Weekend Meteorologist for 2 years and 1 month (from February 2022 to February 2024). It was actually at WVUA-TV that she began her journalism career, and at the time, she was in her last 2 years as an undergraduate.
Hanna’s journey into weather and broadcast meteorology began during a memorable grade 4 trip to CNN. Living in South Carolina, where severe weather was a common concern, she transformed her initial fear into a thirst for knowledge and understanding. This transformation was fueled by her natural curiosity and a deep-seated desire to serve her community. Hanna’s commitment to learning about weather was evident in her participation in the state science fair, where she excelled. Additionally, she dedicated her time as a volunteer for CoCoRaHS, contributing valuable local weather data. Through these experiences, Hanna’s passion for meteorology blossomed, shaping her path toward a career in broadcast meteorology.
While at MSU, Hanna held various leadership roles and engaged in valuable experiences. As the president of the East Mississippi Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and National Weather Assosiation (NWA), she led the organization to success, overseeing initiatives such as the 21st Southeast Severe Storms Symposium. Additionally, she served as a Campus Connect Student Meteorologist, gaining hands-on experience in meteorology.
Her internship with Nashville Severe Weather provided further insight into severe weather forecasting and reporting. Moreover, she conducted undergraduate research under Dr. Jamie Dyer, contributing to scholarly endeavors in the field. Her dedication to meteorology was evident in her participation at the 103rd AMS annual meeting. Furthermore, she represented The College of Arts and Sciences as an ambassador.
Megan Hanna WJTV
Hanna is working at WJTV alongside other famous WJTV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Byron Brown
- Melanie Christopher
- Walt Grayson
- Jeremy Harrell
- Marie Mennefield
- Thao Ta
- Kayla Thompson
- Gracie Dencausse
- Kayla Hudson
- Ken South
- Roberto Zamora
- David Edelstein
- Blake Levine
- Camden Morris
Megan Hanna Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram and Twitter. She has over 1.3K followers on Instagram and over 1.5K followers on Twitter.