| Real Name/Full Name | Michael Bettes |
| Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Mike Bettes |
| Birth Place: | Tallmadge, Ohio, US |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 9 January 1972 |
| Age/How Old: | 52 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 180cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 11″ |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 75 Kg In Pounds – 165 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Hair Color: | Dark Brown |
| Parents Name: | Father – N/A Mother – N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| School: | N/A |
| College: | Ohio State University |
| Religion: | N/A |
| Nationality: | American |
| Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name: | Allison Chinchar |
| Kids/Children Name: | Landen Benjamin Bettes |
| Profession: | Meteorologist |
| Net Worth: | $1 Million |
| Last Updated: | April 2024 |
Michael Bettes is an award-winning American TV meteorologist and storm chaser. He is currently working for The Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia, as the co-host of AMHQ, America’s Morning Headquarters.
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Biography and Early Life
Michael Bettes was born on 9 January 1972 in Tallmadge, Ohio, United States. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Michael Bettes has kept his personal life low-key. He has not revealed details of his family background and his early life. Though not enough details are available of his parent’s names, it is believed that his parents were from America itself. According to sources, it is believed that Michael spent his early life in Tallmadge along with his sister. Details of his siblings are yet to be revealed.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Mike Bettes in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Mike Bettes’s age is 52 years old as of today’s date 25th April 2024 having been born on 9 January 1972. Though, he is 5′ 11″ in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 165 lbs in Pound and 75 kg in Kilograms.
Education
Mike Bettes has not revealed much of his educational history to the public. Information on his childhood schooling and high school is yet to be revealed. Bettes graduated with a Bachelor of Science in atmospheric sciences from Ohio State University. His B.S degree is proof that he successfully completed his high school studies even though the exact details are not revealed.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Michael Bettes is married to Allison Chinchar, a CNN meteorologist freelancer. The two met at Ohio University, and they got married in 2012. Before marrying Allison, Michael was married to Stephanie Abrams, but they divorced. Details of why they divorced have not been released to the public yet.
Michael and Allison are happily married and have a child whose name is Landen Benjamin Bettes.
Michael’s marriage with Allison has stood out to be a unique marriage since they both share common interests and careers. Despite his failure in his first marriage to Stephanie Abrams, Mike Bettes has made sure that his wife Allison and son Landen are having the best times in their family.
Is Mike Bettes Gay?
Mike Bettes is of a straight sexual orientation. Through various posts on social media, Bettes has shut down any rumors of him being in a gay relationship. To prove more, Mike has highlighted that he is happily married to Allison Chinchar.
Professional Career
Mike Bettes began his career as a meteorologist in 2003 as a field reporter for the “The Weather Channel.” From 2006 to 2009, he served as a co-host of the show ‘Abrams & Bettes: Beyond the Forecast.’ He later went on to co-host the show ‘Your Weather Today.’ This show was later relaunched as ‘America’s Morning Headquarters’ on 17 March 2014. Besides these shows, Mike had also hosted a show called ‘Morning Rush’ from the year 2012 to 2014.
Apart from hosting various weather-cast shows, Mike Bettes has been bravely involved in covering live reports of natural occurrence news such as ‘Hurricane Katrina’ and ‘Hurricane Sandy.’ In the Weather Channel, Mike also leads the show, The Great Tornado Hunt, which is an annual show that summarizes tornado seasons.
In his storm chasing pursuit, Bettes and his crew were once struck by an EF3 tornado in El Reno, Oklahoma, on 31st May 2013. The EF3 tornado rolled and tossed his SUV car approximately 180m into a field. His SUV roof collapsed, and his crew got major injuries. They were helped by Reed Timmer and his SRV Dominator team, who were also storm chasing in Oklahoma.
After recovering from the EF3 tornado, Mike and his team returned to the Great Plains to cover and report for the 2014 Tornado Track. At present, Mike Bettes is a co-host of the show ‘America’s Morning Headquarters.’ Speaking to a press one time, Mike Bettes said he is still determined to do more in his career as a storm chaser and co-host of the AMHQ show.
Awards
Mike Bettes has been brave and upfront in reporting on weather situations that most meteorologists would fear. Even after suffering several accidents and injuries from tornadoes, Mike has continued to be a storm chaser.
Considering his great performance in his work, Mike was awarded an Emmy Award.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Mike Bettes in 2024
As of 2024, Mike Bettes’ Net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Bettes earns an annual salary of between $78,000 and $101,000. Mike has earned a big fortune and has accumulated most of his wealth from his career as a meteorologist.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- Mike Bettes has been married twice.
- Mike Bettes was born on 9 January 1972.
- His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Mike Bettes is one of the most courageous and skilled meteorologists in the world. He has worked hard to advance and grow in his career. Over time, he has perfected his skills and expertise in his career as a meteorologist, which has seen him receive an award.
