Tim Smith Biography
Tim Smith is an American Meteorologist and Host working for KRGV, serving as the chief meteorologist. He has been working for the station for over 4 decades.
Tim Smith Age
Smith was born on August 9th, but has not disclosed the year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 60s, judging from his appearance. Smith celebrates his birthday on August 9, 2023. On August 9, 2023, KRGV posted him on their Instagram account and captioned “Wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the legend himself: Chief Meteorologist…Smith! 🥳🥳🥳”
Tim Smith Height
Smith stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Tim Smith Family
Smith grew up in Batesville, Indiana, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Smith has any siblings.
Tim Smith Wife
Smith married Nora, an Assistant Principal at South Middle School. The couple has three children named Justin, Maya and Taylor, four grandchildren, as well as a Shih Tzu and a Kitty. He is an ardent San Antonio Spurs fan who enjoys watching his Indiana Hoosiers basketball team. Also, he loves to cycle and golf.
Tim Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as a meteorologist.
Tim Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tim Smith KRGV
Smith is working at KRGV alongside other famous KRGV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Kristine Galvan
- Sandra Rodriguez
- Naomi De Lucia
- Dina Herrera-Garza
- Bella Michaels
- Juan Barragán
- Santiago Caicedo
- Cecilia Gutierrez
- Andrew Chung
- Sergio Puente
- KJ Doyle
Tim Smith Education
Smith joined Indiana University after completing his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Also, he took meteorology classes from the Weatherscan School of Broadcast Meteorology, Penn State University, and Mississippi State University. He finished Mississippi State’s Broadcast Meteorology Program in August 2004 as one of only three students to get straight A’s.
Tim Smith Career
Smith is working for KRGV, serving as the chief meteorologist. He as served the station for over 4 decades. Before moving to Texas in 1981, he served multiple radio stations in Indiana.
Smith first worked at CHANNEL 5 NEWS as a weekend weathercaster, working under the leadership of the late Lee Lindsey. He quickly fell in love with the Valley’s weather, including forecasting and enjoying it. In 1993, he was promoted to chief forecaster. After receiving his diploma from Mississippi State, he was promoted to Chief Meteorologist.
Smith has spearheaded CHANNEL 5 NEWS’ weather broadcasts through freezes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and two snowstorms. He said that experiencing the first snow event on Christmas Eve 2004 was an incredible blessing since he witnessed numerous people seeing snow for the very first time in their lives.
Smith has always been active in the community. In this capacity, he annually goes to thousands of school children, where he makes presentations about the weather.
Smith’s “Kids You Should Know” feature has spotlighted special young people of the community for over a decade. Also, he is a regular on the civic organization speaking circuit. He has spent many years hosting Channel 5’s high school quiz show, Masterminds.
Awards and Community Work
Smith has received several Emmys and several first-place awards from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters for his weathercasts. He was recently inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Lone Star Chapter Silver Circle. This honor is given to broadcasters who have served the industry and to their communities for at least 25 years.
Smith has also earned the National Association of Social Workers Texas Media Award, the Texas Classroom Teachers Association Silver Apple Award, and the University of Texas–Pan American Distinguished Service Award.
The City of Edinburg named Smith as one of the Hometown Heroes in 2023. Leadership McAllen granted him its 2022 Alex Longoria Leadership Award, which recognized his dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life in McAllen. Also, he was the first named member of “The Mug Club” for his work as founder and chair of A Night at the Brewseum at IMAS in McAllen.
Smith is a proud Rotarian and a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Over the last 4 decades, his Coats project has helped collect over 100,000 coats for the underprivileged of the Valley. He works with several other members of the Channel 5 News Team to give Christmas gifts to children in all hospitals in the Valley during the Christmas season through the Channel 5 Toy Drive.
Smith has been a member and Chairman of the Board of the International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen. He serves as the vice president of the Storm Science Network. In this role, he organizes hands-on science activities for children in the Valley.
Smith co-founded the National Tropical Weather Conference, which is annually held on South Padre Island. He has sat on the Board of Directors of various organizations including
- The American Red Cross
- The Rio Grande Valley Emergency Management Coordinating Council
- The Hidalgo County Fatherhood Initiative
- The UTPA Nursing Advisory Council
- The Rio Grande Valley Partnership
Tim Smith Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook, which has over 57K followers.