Sean McLaughlin is an American television weather presenter and journalist best known for playing Meteorologist in Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather.
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Best Known For:The television show Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather
Breakthrough:Joined MSNBC as chief meteorologist in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Sean McLaughlin
- Full Name: Sean McLaughlin
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and meteorologist
- Known For: The television show Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather
- Current Role: First alert weather meteorologist
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Emily
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Meteorologist / Weather Anchor and News Anchor / Newscaster
- Media Level: Local
Sean McLaughlin Age
Sean McLaughlin's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Iowa State University and Mississippi State University.
- Iowa State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast journalism
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Certificate
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Sean McLaughlin's career includes news and reporting roles with Arizona's Family (KTVK/KPHO) and KPHO-TV, a television station.
Organization: Arizona's Family (KTVK/KPHO)
Role: First Alert Weather Meteorologist and news anchor
Period: 2021–Present
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Contributes weather forecasts, anchoring and special event coverage; October 2026 weather articles confirm activity.
Organization: KPHO-TV
Role: Chief meteorologist and news anchor
Period: 2006–2021
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Promoted to main evening news anchor in 2009.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Chief meteorologist
Period: 2004–2006
Details: Provided national weather coverage.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Sunday weather anchor for Weekend Today
Period: 2004–2006
Details: Substituted frequently for Al Roker on Today.
Organization: KPNX-TV
Role: Chief meteorologist, anchor and reporter
Details: Earlier Phoenix broadcasting role.
Rise to Fame
Sean McLaughlin rose to prominence for his role on the television show Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather, Weekend Today, and Today.
- TV Show: Arizona’s Family First Alert Weather (Meteorologist, 2021-Present)
- TV Show: Weekend Today (Sunday weather anchor, 2004-2006)
- TV Show: Today (Substitute weather presenter, 2004-2006)
- TV Show: CBS Evening News (Weather contributor)
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Emmy Awards (11) — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Sean McLaughlin Family & Relationships
Sean McLaughlin is married to Emily.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sean McLaughlin
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and meteorologist
- Nationality: American
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Emily
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $49,000–$213,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $336,000–$4,804,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
