Joe Bastardi is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for Weatherbell.
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Best Known For:The television program The Saturday Summary
Breakthrough:Became national media figure through more than 1,000 guest appearances across networks including FOX News and CNN
10 Quick Facts About Joe Bastardi
- Full Name: Joe Bastardi
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program The Saturday Summary
- Current Employer: Weatherbell
- Date of Birth: July 18, 1955
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jessica Jane Strunck
Joe Bastardi Age
Joe Bastardi is about 71 years old as of 2026. Joe Bastardi was born in 1955.
Education
He attended Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Meteorology.
- Pennsylvania State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
Joe Bastardi's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WeatherBell Analytics LLC and AccuWeather.
Organization: WeatherBell Analytics LLC
Role: Chief Meteorologist / Forecaster
Period: 2011–Present
Details: Appointed to lead commercial meteorological analysis and premium digital media weather forecasts.
Organization: AccuWeather
Role: Chief Long Range Forecaster
Period: 1978–2011
Details: State College, PA · Built private client meteorological services division over a 32-year tenure.
Rise to Fame
Joe Bastardi rose to prominence for his role on the digital series The Saturday Summary.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Saturday Summary and The Atmospheric Avenger.
- Digital Series: The Saturday Summary (Host / Lead Forecast Presenter) — A specialized recurring weather analysis digital series
- Digital Series: The Atmospheric Avenger (Host) — Digital weather analysis video platform series
Joe Bastardi Family & Relationships
Joe Bastardi is married to Jessica Jane Strunck. He has 2 children, Garrett Bastardi and Jessica Bastardi.
- Children:
- Garrett Bastardi (1996)
- Jessica Bastardi (1998)
Lesser Known Facts
- Claims to have maintained a strict professional schedule without taking a single day off work since 2002.
- He is an avid master class bodybuilder, winning multiple national titles including the NABBA American Championship.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Joe Bastardi
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 18, 1955
- Age: 71
- Birthday: July 18
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jessica Jane Strunck
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jessica Jane Strunck (Spouse • Wife)
