Craig Allen is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for WCBS-TV-TV Am.
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Best Known For:Chief Meteorologist at WCBS Am
Breakthrough:Appointed as the primary meteorologist for WCBS 880 AM in New York City in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Craig Allen
- Full Name: Craig Allen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and meteorologist
- Known For: WCBS Am
- Current Role: Chief meteorologist
- Place of Birth: New York
- Birth Year: 1957
- Marital Status: Married
- Specialization: Meteorologist / Weather Anchor, TV Host, and Radio Host / Radio Personality
- Media Level: Regional
Craig Allen Age
Craig Allen is about 69 years old as of 2026. Craig Allen was born in 1957.
Education
He attended Stony Brook University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.
- Stony Brook University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Period: 1975–1979
Career & Work
Craig Allen's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WCBS-TV 880 AM, a television station and WPIX-TV.
Organization: WCBS-TV 880 AM
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 1981–Present
Details: New York, NY
Organization: WPIX-TV
Role: Broadcast Meteorologist
Period: 1999–2010
Details: New York, NY · Delivered primetime evening and weekend television weather forecasts for the major regional network station.
Rise to Fame
Craig Allen became known for his work as chief Meteorologist at WCBS Am.
Notable Coverage
- Superstorm Sandy - WCBS - 2012 - Provided continuous, life-saving regional weather tracking during the historic storm landfall
Personal Information
- Full Name: Craig Allen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1957
- Place of Birth: New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/CraigAllenWx
