Tony Petrarca is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for WPRI.
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Best Known For:The television program 12 News
Breakthrough:Became the leading evening weather face for WPRI 12 News in Providence in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Tony Petrarca
- Full Name: Tony Petrarca
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program 12 News
- Current Employer: WPRI
- Place of Birth: Rhode Island
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Weather
- Media Level: Local

Tony Petrarca Age
Tony Petrarca's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Lyndon State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
- Lyndon State College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Tony Petrarca's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WPRI-TV, a television station.
Organization: WPRI-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: 1987–Present
Details: Providence, Rhode Island · Provides primary evening weather forecasts for the New England viewing region.
Rise to Fame
Tony Petrarca rose to prominence for his role on the television show 12 News Evening Broadcasts.
Notable Works
- TV Show: 12 News Evening Broadcasts (Chief Meteorologist, 1987-Present) — Longest-serving TV meteorologist in Rhode Island television history
Notable Coverage
- Hurricane Bob Coverage - WPRI - 1991 - Extensive live broadcast during the major East Coast tropical storm
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award Nomination — NATAS — Best Weathercaster
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tony Petrarca
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Rhode Island
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment









