Jesse Hawila Biography
Jesse Hawila is an American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist presently working as a meteorologist and weather reporter at WFAA-TV, an ABC-affiliated television station in Dallas, Texas. Hawila began working as a roaster for the station in April of 2015. He specializes in television and digital weather forecasting and reporting.
After completing his secondary school studies, Hawila enrolled at Ball State University and earned a degree in meteorology.
Before joining WFAA, Jesse worked as a meteorologist for WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He tracked snowstorms and severe storms while he was there, with many of them occurring in the open. As a meteorologist, he started his profession in Lafayette, Louisiana. Hawila has also worked in Kansas City and Indiana. He reported on tornadoes, ice storms, and blizzards throughout his time there. He’s also worked for KCTV-TV, a CBS affiliate in Kansas City, as a meteorologist.
Jesse is also a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and carries the AMS seal of approval. He’s also a storm chaser who has traveled across the country researching tornadoes and extreme weather.
Besides weather, Jesse’s biggest passion is music. He loves all music as long as it is written honestly and with a purpose. He also loves stand-up comedy, playing video games, fishing, biking, hiking, and drinking about a pot of coffee a day.
Jesse Hawila Age
How old is Jesse Hawila? Hawila was born and raised in Texas, in the United States of America. However, he has not disclosed his dates of birth in the limelight. Therefore, it is difficult to know his actual age and when he celebrates his birthday. However, we guarantee to keep you posted as soon as the information is available in the spotlight.
Jesse Hawila Family
Hawila grew up in Texas with his late mother, Karen Lee Hawila, and father, Ali Hawila. On July 25, 1985, his parents married in Houston, Texas. Francis Pennycuff and Wendell Ken Pennycuff gave birth to their late mother on February 12, 1956. Sadly, his mother passed away on June 16, 2020, at the age of 64.
Jesse also has a stepbrother from his mother, Michael Ray Wolfe, who was born in August of 1973.
Jesse Hawila Wife
Hawila is happily married to Elisabeth Rentschler Hawila, whom he adores. On October 8, 2016, the couple was married in South Beloit, Illinois. Elisabeth is a former journalist who worked in Kansas City at WLFI and KCTV 5, where the pair met. Moreover, she is currently employed as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, Inc.’s Meleese Hoss Group in Dallas, Texas.
Elisabeth also holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri Columbia. She is a Delta Sorority member as well. Sloane Rylee, a baby girl born on January 22, 2021, is the couple’s first child together.
Jesse Hawila’s Height
Hawila stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Jesse Hawila Net Worth
Hawila has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million as of 2023. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as a meteorologist.
Jesse Hawila Salary
Hawila receives an estimated annual salary ranging from $45,500 – $110,500.