Only a few journalists risk their lives to deliver accurate, on-the-ground reporting, and among TV weather reporters, such dedication is rare. However, Mike Bettes stands out for his courageous field reporting during extreme weather events. An Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, Bettes is currently a fixture at The Weather Channel and also contributes as a special weather correspondent for NBC News.
Mike Bettes was born in 1972 in Tallmadge, Ohio. He maintains a private personal life and rarely discusses family matters publicly, respecting the privacy of his loved ones. He earned his degree in atmospheric sciences from Ohio State University and began his broadcasting career shortly thereafter. Bettes is married to Allison Chinchar, a fellow meteorologist who currently works for CNN (formerly with WXIA-TV). The couple resides in Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, and share a supportive relationship both personally and professionally.
Bettes launched his professional meteorology career while still a student, working for WSYX/WTTE in Columbus, Ohio. In 1998, he concluded his role there as a weekend meteorologist and went on to serve as chief meteorologist at WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina, for five years. In 2003, he joined The Weather Channel, where he gained widespread recognition for his field reporting and expertise.
Since joining The Weather Channel, Bettes has held numerous roles and become a trusted voice in weather journalism. He has co-hosted several well-known programs, including Your Weather Today, Morning Rush, and Weather Center Live. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC’s Today Show. Although renowned for his tornado coverage, Bettes has provided live reporting from scenes of hurricanes, floods, and other major weather events.
| Birth Date: | 28 Dec, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist Weather presenter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Tallmadge |
| residence: | Sandy Springs |
| Education: | Ohio State University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American meteorologist |
| Twitter Id: | Mikebettes |
