Jill Gilardi is a television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for WBRC-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Channel 3 Eyewitness News
Breakthrough:Developed an interest in hurricanes after Hurricane Gloria affected New England in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Jill Gilardi
- Full Name: Jill Gilardi
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program Channel 3 Eyewitness News
- Current Employer: WBRC-TV
- Place of Birth: Illinois
- Marital Status: Single
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Weather
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
Jill Gilardi Age
Jill Gilardi's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Lyndon State College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
- Lyndon State College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Jill Gilardi's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WFSB-TV / Channel 3 Eyewitness News, a television station and WBRC-TV / FOX6 News.
Organization: WFSB-TV / Channel 3 Eyewitness News
Role: Meteorologist
Period: November 2022–Present
Details: Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Organization: WBRC-TV / FOX6 News
Role: Broadcast Meteorologist
Period: December 2013–2022
Details: Birmingham, Alabama · Joined the WBRC First Alert weather team on December 30, 2013 and spent approximately nine years serving Birmingham-area viewers.
Organization: WOWT-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 2011–2013
Details: Omaha, Nebraska · Provided television weather forecasts for approximately two years.
Role: Broadcast Meteorologist
Period: Approximately six years before 2011
Details: Springfield, Missouri
Role: Broadcast Meteorologist
Period: From 2004
Details: St. Joseph, Missouri
Organization: Extreme Chase Tours
Role: Storm Chaser
Period: Historical
Details: United States · Worked with a storm-chasing company and documented severe weather systems.
Rise to Fame
Jill Gilardi rose to prominence for her role on the television show Channel 3 Eyewitness News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WBRC FOX6 First Alert Weather, and WOWT Weather.
Television
- TV Show: Channel 3 Eyewitness News (Meteorologist, 2022-Present) — Connecticut weather forecasting on WFSB
- TV Show: WBRC FOX6 First Alert Weather (Meteorologist, 2013-2022) — Birmingham-area television weather forecasting and severe-weather coverage
- TV Show: WOWT Weather (Meteorologist, 2011-2013) — Local forecasts for Omaha and surrounding communities
- Work: Birdie Thirty (Weather Presenter) — Weather-related segment mentioned in Gilardi's WFSB professional biography
Notable Coverage
- Connecticut weather forecasting - WFSB Channel 3 - Provides forecasts for viewers across Connecticut, including weekend morning programming and other Channel 3 weather segments
- Severe storms and tornado outbreaks - WBRC FOX6 and earlier television stations - Reported on severe weather including tornado outbreaks, ice storms, floods and extreme temperatures in multiple television markets
- Alabama snowstorm shortly after joining WBRC - WBRC FOX6 - 2014 - Experienced a major winter weather event shortly after joining WBRC and remained at the station during the severe conditions
- Midwestern storm chasing - Extreme Chase Tours - Participated in storm-chasing activities to study severe-weather development and document storm systems
Lesser Known Facts
- Hurricane Gloria in 1985 inspired her lifelong interest in weather.
- Experienced a major Birmingham snowstorm shortly after joining WBRC.
- Enjoys art, gardening, camping, fitness and spending time outdoors.
- Is an animal welfare volunteer and has described caring for numerous rescued pets.
- Started storm chasing in 2008 and later worked with Extreme Chase Tours.
- Has professional Certified Broadcast Meteorologist recognition from the American Meteorological Society.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jill Gilardi
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Illinois
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
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
