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Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Biography

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz an American television personality, journalist, and meteorologist working at NBC10’s First Alert weather team in Philadelphia. He serves as the weekdays’ forecaster during the 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. newscasts

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Age

Schwartz was born in 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Career

Schwartz is known for reporting includes his live coverage during Hurricane Floyd, the Blizzard of 1996, and Superstorm Sandy He got nicknamed “Hurricane,” after a colleague saw footage of him being blown around in a storm. the nickname stuck and he has been known as “Hurricane” ever since. Furthermore, he was the first “storm chaser”

He first day of work, he covered Hurricane Andrew from Fort Myers, Florida. He loves and enjoys being a meteorologist in the Greater Philadelphia area. “Weather changes all the time. We get all types of weather too. It’s always a challenge,” said Glenn. He enjoys softball, swimming, and racquetball when he is not working.

 Schwartz published his first fictional novel “The Weathermaker.” in 2020. In addition, he is also co-author of the award-winning “Philadelphia Area Weather Book” and was inducted into the Philadelphia Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. He lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Sherry.

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Height and Weight

Schwartz stands tall at a height of 5 Ft 9 inches and has an average body weight.

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Education

Schwartz enrolled at Penn State University in 1972 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Family

Schwartz was born to Morris who worked as an architect, and his mother Miriam Schwartz. His mother passed away in 2012 and his father as well died in May of 2019. He was raised up along with her sister Debbie Cohen who also died on in 1996 due to meningitis and left behind two children.

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Wife

Glenn is married to Christie Wood. The pair dated resided in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Salary

Schwartz earns an annual estimated salary range of $ 56,000 – $ 135,500

Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Net Worth

Schwartz has an estimated net worth of $1 million

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