Melissa Magee is an American meteorologist currently working for 6 ABC Action News, WPVI-TV, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a minor in French. During her studies, she spent a summer abroad in Paris, which helped her become fluent in French.
To expand her meteorological credentials, Melissa completed coursework in atmospheric sciences at Mississippi State University in 2010. This training allowed her to become a certified broadcast meteorologist—an important designation in the field of weather broadcasting.
Melissa began her professional broadcasting career in California, working at KBAK-TV in Bakersfield. There, she first served as a weekend anchor and weather reporter before being promoted to the position of Noon Anchor. Her responsibilities included delivering weather forecasts and presenting local news segments.
Her next move took her to KDUH-TV in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. In this smaller market station, she wore multiple hats—writing, shooting, producing, and editing all of her on-air content. This experience was instrumental in strengthening her skills across multiple facets of news production. The transition from the mild weather of California to Nebraska's colder climate, where winter temperatures frequently dip into the teens, showcased her adaptability.
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
