• Born on 19 July 1979 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Meteorologist and co-host of the show “AMHQ” on The Weather Channel
• Net worth of over $1.5 million
• Attended Penn State University and completed a degree in meteorology
• Social media presence through Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Known for movies
Short Info
Fact | Grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. |
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Who is Jen Carfagno?
Jen Carfagno was born on 19 July 1979, in Collegeville, Pennsylvania USA, and is a meteorologist, best known for being a part of The Weather Channel (TWC) on which she appears as one of the co-hosts of the show “AMHQ”. The show runs during weekday mornings.
The Riches of Jen Carfagno
How rich is Jen Carfagno? As of mid-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $1.5 million, earned through a successful career as a meteorologist. She has been active with The Weather Channel since completing her college education, and as she continues her career, it is expected that her wealth will also continue to increase.
Early Life and Education
Jen grew up in her hometown of Collegeville, and attended Perkiomen Valley High School. During her time there, she served as a lifeguard at the school’s swimming pool, and also had the task of monitoring weather conditions. This started to develop her interest in weather forecasting, and then that she would pursue it as a career. After matriculating in 1994, she attended Penn State University and completed a degree in meteorology four years later. During her final year at Penn State, she had already set her sights on a television career by doing her internship at “The Weather Channel”, which helped her gain experience and exposure to the job. Soon after graduating, she became a full-time staff member of The Weather Channel.
The Weather Channel
Thanks to Carfagno’s prior experience as an intern, she didn’t have much of a problem transitioning to her new role, and her confidence built quickly. She participated in the network’s on-camera meteorologist apprenticeship program, on which she earned screen time during the weekends. Over the next few years, she would serve as both an on- and off-air reporter for the network. She also enjoys making appearances at schools to talk about weather and science. One of her favorite weather measurements is dewpoints, and on The Weather Channel, she is often referred to as the “Dewpoint Diva”.
Personal Life
For her personal life, it is known that Jen has been married to Neil Carfagno since the mid-2000s. Nothing much is known about her husband’s work or past, except that they’ve appeared together online in various social media posts. Some sources have speculated that Neil works as a sports analyst but there is no evidence to back up those claims. They have two daughters together and reside in Atlanta, Georgia. During her free time, Jen enjoys various adventurous activities such as hiking, travelling, and swimming. She also frequently runs, relaxes at the beach, or does gardening.
She is also involved in various charity events, mostly run by The Weather Channel. One of her most notable works was to sell jackets to help a local charity in Atlanta. She mentioned in an interview that her interest in weather first developed as a child, when she became fascinated about weather changes in her hometown.
Is Jen Carfagno on Social Media?
Similar to numerous meteorologists and broadcast journalists, Carfagno is highly active online through social media, and has accounts associated with Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. She often posts recent news regarding weather all around the country to help update her followers, and some of her comments about her fascination with various weather events. There are a few motivational posts from time to time.
A little behind the scenes … I went out to watch sunset… put on a sweatshirt and wool socks. #chilly! pic.twitter.com/PlrvumdGKP
— Jen Carfagno (@JenCarfagno) June 26, 2018
Her posts on her Facebook page reflect that of her Twitter account, though less frequently. She also posts various articles about international events on Facebook, aside from which there are a few pictures of her behind the scenes and a few videos pertaining to weather. Her Instagram account is filled with a lot more personal pictures, often showing her with co-workers and her family, and of her appearances at events, and travelling with her family. They’ve gone to sports and music events, and outdoor locations during their free time. She also posts pictures while in the field, reporting about the weather.
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Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | College pal of Weather Channel colleague Maria LaRosa. |
2 | Known as the Weather Channel wedding expert. |
3 | Daughter was born on June 21, 2009. |
4 | Member of Chi Epsilon Pi honor society. |
5 | Graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School in 1994, graduated with a B.S. in Meteorology from Penn State University in 1998. |
6 | Grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. |
Movies
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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America's Morning Headquarters | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Anchor |
Weather Center | 1985 | TV Series | Herself - Meteorologist (as Jen Carfagno) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia