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Zach Gilday Profile
Zach Gilday is an American meteorologist who is currently working at KNWA News. At the station, he serves from 5:00 a.m. through 7:00 a.m. and on FOX24 from 7:00 a.m. through 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Zach Gilday Age
Gilday has not revealed the date, month, or year he was born. However, we will update this information as soon as it’s available.
Zach Gilday Height
He stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches tall.
Zach Gilday Family
Gilday was born and raised in New England, he grew up in the rural and historic town of Colchester, Connecticut. He has neither disclosed the names of his parents nor his siblings as he likes to keep his personal life private. However, we will update this information as soon as it is available.
Zach Gilday Wife
Gilday likes to keep his life private hence, he has not disclosed any information about his relationship status. However, research is ongoing and we will update this information as soon as it is available.
Zach Gilday Biography
Gilday was born and raised in New England, he grew up in the rural and historic town of Colchester, Connecticut. Zach graduated in May of 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and a Minor in Mathematics. Before moving to Northwest Arkansas, he worked for our sister station KTAB-TV in Abilene, Texas. While there, he served as the Weekday Morning and Noon Meteorologist for 3.5 years.
He covered many events that ranged from tornadoes to winter storms. On May 18, 2019, he helped cover an EF-2 tornado that was only 7 blocks away from where the TV station is located. Zach also covered the devastating Texas Freeze in February of 2021. He is forever grateful for everything he learned from the outstanding and experienced staff at KTAB-TV.
Zach got his career rolling when he was hired as an intern at FOX61 in Hartford, Connecticut. He gained experience watching and helping the weather team cover many Nor’easter snowstorms in the winter and spring of 2018. He was also there for the severe weather outbreak on May 15, 2018, where 2 tornadoes touched down in New Haven County. His time there helped forge the foundation of his Operational Forecasting career.
Zach Gilday Career
His first steps toward becoming a Meteorologist began when he decided to enroll in the National Weather Service Accredited Meteorology Program at Western Connecticut State University. He learned everything from how to solve differential equations to how to deliver an effective weather forecast. He represented the Meteorology program in the Dean’s Circle for two years.
Zach developed a passion for the weather after completing a chapter on Meteorology in his sixth-grade science class at William J. Johnston Middle School. Going through Hurricane Irene in August of 2011 also instilled his passion and humbled him concerning the power of Mother Nature.
After work, you can find Zach in the gym. He has a passion for the sport of bodybuilding. Zach is so excited to continue his career at KNWA/FOX24. He is very eager to become a part of the great communities of Northwest Arkansas and River Valley.
Zach Gilday Workmates
- Chad Mira
- Chelsea Helms
- Mike Allen
- Crystal Martinez
- Perry Elyaderani
- Dan Skoff
- Anna Darling
- Alyssa Orange
- Courtney Mims
Zach Gilday Salary
He has an estimated annual salary of $30,000 to $80,000 from his career at KNWA News.
Zach Gilday Net Worth
Gilday has an estimated annual Net Worth of $ 1 million to $5 million earned from his career as a Meteorologist.
Zach Gilday Social Media Platforms
Gilday is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 348 followers on Twitter, 1k followers on Instagram, and 478 followers on Facebook.
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