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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
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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

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