Joe Furey Biography
Joe Furey is an American journalist who grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut where he attended Central Catholic High School and worked most of his high school/early college years at Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk. He is currently a Meteorologist at News 8.
Joe Furey Early Life
Furey says it was probably his grandparents who inspired his love for the weather. They came from Newfoundland, Canada and would sleep with a window open during the winter. His grandparents talked about icebergs that went by their house in St John’s, Newfoundland. They even had stories about times in winter when the snow was so deep and drifted so the only way out of their house was from a second-floor window.
Joe Furey Education
Furey is a graduate of Villanova University and also did a Graduate study in Meteorology at Western Connecticut State University. He then moved to become a Graduate Assistant/Teacher and eventually Assistant Director of the Western Connecticut State University Weather Center in Danbury under Dr. Mel Goldstein.
Joe Furey Career | WTNH
Furey then moved on to become the Director of The New England Weather Service in Hartford doing daily weather forecasting to such clients as Northeast Utilities. As for TV, Furey started at NEWS12 Connecticut while doing numerous radio stations like KC101, WAVZ, and WICC. He then moved on to Hartford.
Joe Furey Meteorologist
As for Furey’s hobby, it’s the weather! One of his favorite weather tales is when Dr. Mel put him in charge of setting-up their big-brand new weather data recording station on the roof above the weather office at WCSU. A few weeks later Hurricane Gloria showed up.
They were all excited when the anemometer registered an 83 mph wind gust and then the weather station flew past the window they were looking out of and smashed on the ground. Furey had forgotten to secure it to the roof! Ever see Dr. Mel mad??
Another one of Furey’s favorite stories is when he forecasted 1 inch of snow and we got 1 foot. The next day on-air a bucket of snow landed on his head while he was doing the weather live on TV.
Joe Furey Age
Details about Furey’s date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public eye making it difficult to know his age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Joe Furey Salary
According to our reliable sources, Furey’s annual salary ranges between $60,000 – $79,000.
Joe Furey Net Worth
Working as an anchor at News 8, there is no doubt Furey earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Joe Furey Fun Facts
Furey has four amazing daughters, a wonderful wife, and his only boy JAKE, an 85 pound Golden/Husky Mix. Joe played competitive baseball all the way to age 50!! While he is a big American fan, his wife loves the Red Sox! Furey also loves going out to schools across Connecticut and talking about the weather and other stuff.
When it comes to favorites, Furey doesn’t know his favorite restaurant in New Haven yet but he is willing to go with anyone who wants to go and show him your favorites…he’ll pay! He does know that his best dish is firestorm nachos.
While Furey’s favorite musician is Billy Joel, his best concert was at the Yale Bowl in 1978 for the Eagles/Little River Band and Heart. His 2nd favorite concert was Chicago at the Garden State Music Fair in New Jersey.
When it comes to travel, Newfoundland, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Alaska, and Hawaii are next on his list of must places to visit. Over the last four years, he has been to all lower 48 states with the wife and kids! Lastly, Furey says he’s a pretty good baseball player and for his size, he can run/sprint pretty fast.
Joe Furey 50th Birthday Surprise Party
FOX CT meteorologist Joe Furey thought he was going to be making a speech to a local flying club last Friday when he walked into the New England Air Museum. Instead, he was greeted by a warm “Surprise!” from friends and family who gathered to celebrate his 50th birthday. The celebration had been meticulously planned by Joe’s wife and had already met with a small storm of suspicion, which resulted in a smaller party to throw Joe off the trail. Joe’s family was present during Friday’s party along with a “who’s who of Connecticut broadcasting and a sizable slice of the state’s meteorologists,” according to Foxx meteorologist Geoff Fox.
Joe Furey Storm Team 8’s Meteorologist Joe Furey Visits Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven
The residents of Seacrest Retirement Center in West Haven were treated to fun chat with Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Joe Furey on Thursday, June 7th. From the past weather conditions and patterns of forecasting in Connecticut throughout the years, to how Joe got his start in weather, the group asked some great questions and had an engaging conversation with the weatherman. Some even shared some fond memories of the station and local broadcasters as News 8 approaches its’ 70th anniversary as the first television station in Connecticut. Afterward, the staff and residents enjoyed a walk outside to see the Storm Team 8 Mobile Weather Lab Jeep from the Executive Auto Group. They enjoyed the flashing lights and seeing the meteorological equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Furey
Who is Furey?
He is one of America’s best-known and loved journalists.
How old is Furey?
No information on his age.
How tall is Furey?
Information on his height is not available.
Is Furey married?
He has kept his marital status private.
How much is Furey worth?
His net worth is still under review.
How much does Furey make?
His annual salary range between $60,000 to $79,000.
Where does Furey live?
Information on where he resides is not available.
Is Furey dead or alive?
He is much alive and healthy.
Where is Furey now?
He works at News 8 as an anchor.