Fred Hunter is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and reporter for WGN-TV.
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Best Known For:The television show Absolutely Alabama
Breakthrough:Started broadcasting at WZOV radio in Fort Payne in 1971
10 Quick Facts About Fred Hunter
- Full Name: Fred Hunter
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and meteorologist
- Known For: The television show Absolutely Alabama
- Current Employer: WGNTV
- Place of Birth: Fort Payne, Alabama
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Meteorologist / Weather Anchor and Reporter
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: Local
Fred Hunter Age
Fred Hunter's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Fyffe High School, University of Alabama, and other institutions.
- Fyffe High School
- University of Alabama
- Qualification: Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Field of Study: Broadcast-Film, Journalism and Public Relations
- Mississippi State University
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Fred Hunter's career includes news and reporting roles with WBRC FOX6 News, a news outlet and WZOV.
Organization: WBRC FOX6 News
Role: Meteorologist and Reporter
Period: 1997–2024
Details: Birmingham, Alabama
Role: Television broadcaster and weather reporter
Period: From 1976
Details: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Myrtle Beach and Austin
Organization: WZOV
Role: Radio broadcaster
Period: From 1971
Details: Fort Payne, Alabama · Started his broadcasting career at a radio station in his hometown.
Rise to Fame
Fred Hunter rose to prominence for his role on the television show Absolutely Alabama.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Absolutely Alabama and Absolutely Alabama Christmas.
- TV Show: Absolutely Alabama (Producer and reporter) — Long-running WBRC feature series about Alabama history, people and communities
- TV Show: Absolutely Alabama Christmas (Reporter and presenter) — Holiday television features exploring memorable Alabama stories
Notable Coverage
- April 27, 2011 Alabama tornado outbreak – WBRC FOX6 News – 2011 – Helped cover the devastating tornado outbreak affecting Alabama
- Snowmageddon – WBRC FOX6 News – 2014 – Reported on the severe winter weather emergency affecting the Birmingham region
Lesser Known Facts
- He created and presented Absolutely Alabama stories that explored the state's history, culture and communities.
- His retirement in April 2024 concluded 27 years at WBRC FOX6 News.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Fred Hunter
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Fort Payne, Alabama
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
