Jay Prater Biography and Wiki
Jay Prater is an American Meteorologist, Weather Anchor, Forecaster, and Reporter currently working as a Managing Meteorologist at KAKE-TV and Media since January 2004. He previously worked as the Managing Meteorologist for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee, and WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a former member and Chairman of the AMS Board of Broadcast Meteorology.
Jay Prater Age
Prater’s age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.
Jay Prater Height and Weight
Prater stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Jay Prater Education
Unfortunately, there isn’t any information on public record regarding Prater’s educational background nor where he went to school. Nevertheless, this information is currently under review and will be updated once we get it from a credible source.
Jay Prater Parents, Family and Siblings
Prater was born and raised by his parents in the U.S. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Jay’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Jay Prater Wife, Is He Married?
Prater is happily married to his beautiful partner Julie. In his spare time, Jay is an Extra Class Amateur “Ham” Radio operator, working with volunteer storm spotters.
He also likes to fly, as a private pilot. All of his primary flight training was given in aircraft built in Wichita. You might also game with him, online, via Xbox 360 Live.
Jay Prater Children
Prater and his spouse Julie are proud parents of two children, a daughter, and a son. The family lives in Wichita and are avid “Kansas Explorers” having visited, so far, over 40 of the 64 counties of KAKE land.
Their travels have included the “daunting” climb of Mt. Sunflower, standing on the “3 corners” of Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska, and actually adding twine to the “World’s Largest Ball of Twine” in Cawker City. Along the way, they have taken photographs of most of the county courthouses.
Jay Prater Salary
Prater’s annual salary is estimated to be between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, his exact salary has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jay Prater Net Worth
Prater’s net worth is estimated to be ranging between $1 million and $5 million dollars (Approx). This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Meteorologist. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Jay Prater Measurements and Facts
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Jay Prater Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Jay Prater
- Popular As: Prater
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jay Prater Birthday
- Age / How Old?: To be Updated
- Zodiac Sign: To be Updated
- Date of Birth: To be Updated
- Place of Birth: U.S.
- Birthday: To be Updated
Jay Prater Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Light Brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Jay Prater Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Julie Prater
- Children: Two Children
Jay Prater Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million dollars (Approx)
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Meteorologist
Jay Prater House and Cars
- Place of living: Wichita
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Jay Prater Career
KAKE
Prater joined the KAKEland WeatherPlex in January 2004 as a managing meteorologist. He was assigned as a primary Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society in Kansas and the fourth around the world. He was granted CBM testament number 4, despite the fact that he was the first to take and breeze through the CBM test.
Before being supplanted by the CBM, Jay was granted both Television and Radio Seals of Approval from the American Meteorological Society. Today, he likewise keeps up both Television and Radio Seals of Approval from the National Weather Association.
He is a previous part and Chairman of the AMS Board of Broadcast Meteorology. Beforehand, Jay was an NWA Councilor, Chairman of the NWA Broadcast Meteorology Committee, Recertification Chairman for the NWA Seal of Approval, and a long-standing individual from the NWA Subcommittee on Standards and Ethics.
Jay came to KAKE from Panama City, Florida, where he was the morning meteorologist for WJHG-TV. He likewise filled in as the Managing Meteorologist for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee, and WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama. During his time in Huntsville, he was a weather specialist to the temporary worker of the Unity Module.
Today Unity is in the circle, as a key part of the International Space Station. Jay’s TV career started working ends of the week for WVTM-TV in his local Birmingham, Alabama beginning in 1987.
Jay Prater Awards
Jay is Kansas’ most honored broadcast meteorologist. His awards include:
- American Metrological Society, Award for Broadcast Meteorology
- National Weather Association, 25th Anniversary Special Award
- National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: 2006 Regional Emmy Award: Set Design: “The KAKEland WeatherPlex”
- 1999 Regional Emmy Award: Weathercast
- 2007 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Weather Anchor
- 2006 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Weather Anchor
- 2005 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Interactivity
- 2004 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Weather Anchor
- 1998 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Spot Story: “Birmingham Tornado”
- 1997 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Weathercast
- 1996 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Weathercast
- 1996 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Engineering Achievement
- 1995 Regional Emmy Award Nomination: Weathercast
RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Awards
- 1998 Regional Spot News Award: “Rainsville Tornado”
- 1995 Regional News Series Award: “The Doppler Dilemma”
- 1993 Regional Spot News Award: “Hurricane Andrew”
State Press Associations
- 2009 1st Place – Weathercast
- 2007 2nd Place – Weathercast
- 2000 Honorable Mention: Best Weathercast
- 1999 Best Weather Anchor
- 1998 Best Spot News: “Birmingham Tornado”
- 1997 Best Weather Anchor
- 1996 Best Weather Anchor
- 1996 Best Spot News: “Huntland Tornado”
- 1994 Best Weather Anchor
- 1994 Best Spot News: “Ice Storm ’94”
- 1993 Best Weather Anchor
Kansas State Fair
- 2007 Grape Stomp Champion
- 2006 Grape Stomp Champion
Frequently Asked Questions About Jay Prater
Who is Jay Prater?
Prater is an American Meteorologist, Weather Anchor, Forecaster, and Reporter currently working as a Managing Meteorologist at KAKE-TV and Media since January 2004.
How old is Jay Prater?
Prater was born in (U.S.), he has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2020.
How tall is Jay Prater?
Prater stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Jay Prater married?
Prater is happily married to his beautiful partner Julie. The family lives in Wichita and are avid “Kansas Explorers” having visited, so far, over 40 of the 64 counties of KAKE land.
How much is Jay Prater worth?
Prater has an approximate net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million dollars (Approx). This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the media industry.
How much does Jay Prater make?
Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, Prater receives an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32.
Where does Jay Prater live?
Prater and his family live in Wichita and are avid “Kansas Explorers” having visited, so far, over 40 of the 64 counties of KAKE land.
Is Jay Prater dead or alive?
Prater is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Jay Prater now?
He works as a managing meteorologist at KAKE, in Wichita, Kansas.
Jay Prater Social Media Contacts
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