Best Known For:The book The Weaponization of Weather
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence as a lead meteorologist and hurricane forecaster for... in 1995
10 Quick Facts About Joe Bastardi
- Full Name: Joe Bastardi
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: the book The Weaponization of Weather
- Current Role: Chief Forecaster
- Current Employer:Weatherbell Analytics
- Age: 70 years old
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1955
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island
- Marital Status: Married
Joe Bastardi Age
Joe Bastardi is about 71 years old as of 2026. Joe Bastardi was born in 1955.
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Joe Bastardi Height
Joe Bastardi stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
He attended Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
- Pennsylvania State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
Joe Bastardi's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WeatherBell Analytics and AccuWeather.
Organization: WeatherBell Analytics
Role: Chief Forecaster
Period: 2011–Present
Details: New York
Organization: AccuWeather
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 1978–2011
Details: Pennsylvania
Organization: AccuWeather
Role: Senior Meteorologist
Period: 1978–2011
Details: State College, PA
Rise to Fame
Joe Bastardi rose to prominence for his role for the book The Weaponization of Weather.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Weaponization of Weather.
Book
- Book: The Weaponization of Weather (Author, 2018)
Joe Bastardi Family & Relationships
Joe Bastardi is married to Jessica Sam. He has 2 children, including Jessica Bastardi and Garrett Bastardi.
- Father: Matthew Bastardi
- Children:
- Jessica Bastardi
- Garrett Bastardi
Lesser Known Facts
- Bastardi is an avid bodybuilder and frequently incorporates fitness talk into his weather segments.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joe Bastardi
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1955
- Age: 70
- Birthday: July 16
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Matthew Bastardi
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jessica Sam
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/JoeBastardi
