Ryan Hoke Biography
Ryan Hoke is an American Meteorologist and Weather Anchor working for WAVE serving as a meteorologist. He has been working for the station since 2013 after working for WBBJ as a weather anchor for nearly 3 years.
Ryan Hoke Age
Hoke 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 40s judging from his appearance.
Ryan Hoke Height
Hoke stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ryan Hoke Family
Hoke wished his mother and stepmother a happy Mother’s Day via his Instagram account on May 12, 2024. On June 16, 2024, he posted his grandfather and father on his Instagram account and wished them a happy Father’s Day. It is also not known if Hoke has any siblings.
Ryan Hoke’s Mother’s Cancer
Hoke’s mother passed away in October 2005 due to breast cancer before she could turn 39 years old. On October 16, 2023, he shared that that day would have been his mother’s 57th birthday on his Instagram account and talked about how her death made him join the #MenWearPink campaign to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
She was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in her breast at 37 after she noticed an odd, aggressive cyst-like growth in the summer of 2004. It had spread to the lymph nodes and beyond, leading to a Stage IV diagnosis. On October 5, 2023, he talked about the experience of his mom being diagnosed with cancer, her death, and how it impacted him in his life via his Instagram account. Even so, he has not disclosed more details about his parents.
Ryan Hoke Wife
Hoke is engaged. He popped the big question in April 2024 after being together for 11 years. On April 25, 2024, he shared news of their engagement via his Instagram account.
During his free time, he tries new food, runs, or dabbles in photography. A self-proclaimed technology geek, he loves trying new gadgets and frequently interacts on social media.
Ryan Hoke Net Worth
Hoke has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a meteorologist and weather anchor.
Ryan Hoke Salary
Hoke earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
WAVE
Hoke is working at WAVE alongside other famous WAVE meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Maira Ansari
- Shannon Cogan
- Noelle Friel
- Dawne Gee
- Marresa Burke
- David Mattingly
- Kevin Harned
- Kendrick Haskins
Ryan Hoke Education
Hoke joined Mississippi State University in 2009 when he finished his studies at duPont Manual High School. In 2013, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Geosciences emphasizing Professional and Broadcast Meteorology.
While in college, Hoke won many awards for his broadcasting and meteorology work such as the National Weather Association’s Broadcast Meteorology Scholarship. Additionally, he worked for WBBJ, the ABC/CBS affiliate in Jackson, as a weekend morning weather forecaster.
Ryan Hoke Career
Hoke is working for WAVE as a meteorologist. In this role, he forecasts on weeknights on WAVE News at 7 and 7:30 p.m. He is familiar with serving the station as he interned at WAVE News and shadowed Kevin Harned over the years. He is thrilled to be back at WAVE, a “dream come true,” after watching the active weather that rolls through WAVE Country.
His career started when he was very young and began a website devoted to forecasting Louisville’s weather while he was still a high schooler. Through the website, he has the chance to go on a storm-chasing tour company in the Great Plains as a tour guide and web developer. This experience gave him a head start in forecasting severe weather and stories to tell.
Ryan Hoke Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 9.6K on Facebook, over 2.4K on Instagram, and over 12K on Twitter.