Bill Evans is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist and radio host for Wlng.
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Best Known For:The television program WLNG Weather
Breakthrough:Appointed Senior Meteorologist for WABC-TV's Eyewitness News This Morning in New York City, holding the desk for thirty
10 Quick Facts About Bill Evans
- Full Name: Bill Evans
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program WLNG Weather
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1960
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sandra Foschi
- Children: Undisclosed Child
Bill Evans Age
Bill Evans is about 66 years old as of 2026. Bill Evans was born in 1960.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Mississippi State University and Jackson State University.
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Business Administration
- Jackson State University
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Bill Evans' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WLNG and WABC-TV, a television station.
Organization: WLNG
Role: Meteorologist and Station Owner
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Sag Harbor, NY · Purchased the radio station along with his wife and provides regular localized updates.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Senior Meteorologist
Period: 1989–2019
Details: New York, NY · Spent three decades as the primary morning weather anchor for Eyewitness News.
Organization: WFAA-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: Prior to 1989
Details: Dallas, TX · Forecasted weather for Channel 8 and hosted regional morning show programs.
Organization: WALA-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: Early career
Details: Mobile, AL · Served as local television forecaster and morning commercial radio show host.
Rise to Fame
Bill Evans rose to prominence for his role for the book Category 7: The Biggest Storm in History.
Notable Works
- Book: Category 7: The Biggest Storm in History (Author, 2007) — A New York Times bestselling techno-thriller novel centered around weather disasters
Notable Coverage
- Hurricane Elena - WALA-TV - 1985 - Honored by the National Weather Service as an Outstanding Meteorologist for severe storm tracking
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Outstanding On-Camera Achievement in Weather Broadcasting
Bill Evans Family & Relationships
Bill Evans is married to Sandra Foschi. He has 1 sibling, Harry Evans.
- Father: Harry Evans
- Mother: Mary Evans
- Siblings:
- Harry Evans
Lesser Known Facts
- Performed on Broadway as the talking candlestick character Lumiere in Disney's musical production of Beauty and the Beast.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bill Evans
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1960
- Age: 65
- Birthday: July 16
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Harry Evans
- Mother: Mary Evans
- Siblings: Harry Evans
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sandra Foschi
- Children: Undisclosed Child
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sandra Foschi (Spouse • Wife)
