Ryan Hanrahan is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for NBC Connecticut.
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Best Known For:The television program NBC Connecticut Evening News
Breakthrough:Joined NBC Connecticut as a television meteorologist in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Ryan Hanrahan
- Full Name: Ryan Hanrahan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program NBC Connecticut Evening News
- Place of Birth: Greenwich, Connecticut
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Weather
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
Ryan Hanrahan Age
Ryan Hanrahan's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Guilford High School, Pennsylvania State University, and other institutions.
- Guilford High School
- Pennsylvania State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Meteorology
- University at Albany, State University of New York
- Field of Study: Atmospheric Science
Career & Work
Ryan Hanrahan's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with NBC Connecticut and WNYT-TV, a television station.
Organization: NBC Connecticut
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: November 2017–Present
Details: West Hartford, Connecticut
Organization: NBC Connecticut
Role: Meteorologist
Period: 2005–November 2017
Details: Connecticut
Organization: WNYT-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: Before 2005
Details: Albany, New York · Began his television weather forecasting career at NewsChannel 13.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Fill-In Meteorologist
Details: New York City, New York
Rise to Fame
Ryan Hanrahan rose to prominence for his role on the television show NBC Connecticut Evening News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes NBC Connecticut Evening News, Hurricane Florence Hurricane Hunters Reporting, and Way Too Much Weather.
Television
- TV Show: NBC Connecticut Evening News (Chief Meteorologist, 2017-Present) — Provides weekday weather forecasts for the NBC-owned Connecticut television station
- Work: Hurricane Florence Hurricane Hunters Reporting (Meteorologist and Reporter, 2018) — Reported aboard an Air Force Reserve hurricane reconnaissance aircraft
- Work: Way Too Much Weather (Weather Blogger and Meteorologist) — Personal weather blog featuring forecasts and meteorological discussions
- Work: NBC Connecticut Severe Weather Coverage (Meteorologist) — Forecast and storm reporting covering major weather emergencies in Connecticut
Notable Coverage
- October 2011 Connecticut snowstorm – NBC Connecticut – 2011 – Forecast and coverage of the destructive early-season snowstorm
- Tropical Storm Irene – NBC Connecticut – 2011 – Meteorological reporting on the storm's effects in Connecticut
- Hurricane Sandy – NBC Connecticut – 2012 – Weather forecasts and reporting during the major Atlantic hurricane
- Hurricane Florence reconnaissance flight – NBC Connecticut – 2018 – Traveled aboard an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters aircraft into the hurricane
- Mount Washington extreme winter conditions – NBC Connecticut – Reported from the summit of Mount Washington during winter winds exceeding 100 mph
Awards & Achievements
- New England Regional Emmy Award for Weather Anchor — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Boston/New England Chapter — 2016 — Weather forecasts and severe-weather coverage.
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and grew up in Branford and Guilford.
- Enjoys skiing and traveling outside his meteorology work.
- His early interest in weather was influenced by Connecticut tornadoes and major hurricanes.
- Maintains a personal weather blog called Way Too Much Weather.
- Has reported from Mount Washington during winds exceeding 100 mph.
- Has flown with Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters into Hurricane Florence.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ryan Hanrahan
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Greenwich, Connecticut
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
