Best Known For:The book The Weaponization of Weather
Breakthrough:Gained national prominence as a lead meteorologist and hurricane forecaster for AccuWeather in 1995
10 Quick Facts About Joe Bastardi
- Full Name: Joe Bastardi
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The book The Weaponization of Weather
- Current Role: Chief forecaster
- Current Employer: Weatherbell Analytics
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1955
- Age: 70 years old
- 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
- Book: The Weaponization of Weather (Author, 2018)
Joe Bastardi Family & Relationships
Joe Bastardi is married to Jessica Sam. He has 2 children, 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: Meteorologist
- 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
