Tony Sadiku Biography
Tony Sadiku is an American Meteorologist and Reporter working for WCBS CBS New York, serving as a meteorologist. He has been working for the station since December 2023, after working as a weekend morning meteorologist and weekday fill-in at FOX 13 – WTVT-TV in Tampa, Florida, for 3 years.
Tony Sadiku Age, Date of Birth
Sadiku was born on July 7, 1994, in Gainesville, Florida, United States. As a result, he is 31 years old as of 2025. He celebrates his birthday on the 7th of July every year.
Tony Sadiku Height
Sadiku stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).
Tony Sadiku Family
Sadiku was raised alongside his 3 siblings, whose identities are unknown at the moment. On June 17, 2018, he posted pics of his older’s brother’s wedding on his Instagram page. He also posted a pic of his younger brother on his Instagram page on June 3, 2019, was graduating from high school. He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. However, on May 8, 2022, he posted a pic of his mother on his Instagram page wishing her a happy mother’s day.
Tony Sadiku Wife
Sadiku is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. During his leisure time, he likes to exercise, play bass guitar or piano, and root for the Florida Gators!
Tony Sadiku Net Worth
Sadiku has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Tony Sadiku Salary
Sadiku earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tony Sadiku FOX 13
Sadiku worked at FOX 13 from November 2020 to November 2023. There, he worked alongside other famous FOX 13 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Mariah Harrison
- Haley Hinds
- Linda Hurtado
- Laura Moody
- Kevin O’Donnell
- Russell Rhodes
- Scott Smith
- Cynthia Smoot
- Mark Wilson
Tony Sadiku Education
Sadiku attended the University of Florida’s School of Journalism and Communications in 2012. He graduated 3 years later with a Certificate in Meteorology and Climatology and a degree in Telecommunication.
While in college, he worked as a weather intern at WJXT-TV Channel 4 News in Jacksonville, Florida, for 4 months. He also worked as a Videographer at The Independent Florida Alligator and Swamp Records.
Sadiku enrolled at Mississippi State University in the year 2015. After 2 years, he graduated in 2017 with a Master’s Degree in Applied Meteorology and Geosciences.
Tony Sadiku Career
Sadiku is working for WCBS CBS New York, serving as a meteorologist. In this role, he delivers forecasts on network programs, including CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, and CBS News 24/7. He has earned both the AMS and NWA Seal of Approvals.
Before joining CBS New York, Sadiku worked as a weekend morning meteorologist and weekday fill-in at FOX 13 – WTVT-TV in Tampa, Florida, for 3 years. He also served WSOC-TV Eyewitness News in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a meteorologist for 2 years (October 2018 – October 2020).
Before moving to Charlotte, Sadiku worked as a meteorologist and reporter at WFTX Fox 4 News in Cape Coral, Florida, for three and a half years. Also, he worked for WUFT-TV in Gainesville, Florida, as a Weather Forecaster for nearly 2 years. He worked as a News Producer there at WUFT for nearly half a year. Moreover, he served WUFT-FM as a news reporter for 5 months
Sadiku has reported on numerous huge weather events, including Hurricane Irma in Florida, and tracked multiple tornadoes. While Hurricane Dorian was a borderline Category 5 storm battering the Bahamas, Sadiku flew with Hurricane Hunters. His documentary on that storm and its effects in the hardest hit regions earned an Emmy nomination.
Though he loves the excitement of extreme weather, Sadiku has a passion for ensuring people are safe, making complex science more digestible, and sharing impactful stories.
Besides his work on TV, Sadiku serves as an adjunct professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches meteorology. He also loves volunteering in the community and being active. A certified personal trainer, he has led many workout classes over the years.
Tony Sadiku Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 13K followers on Facebook, over 7.7K on Instagram, and over 3.7K on X.