
Kathy Orr
Meteorologist Kathy Orr joined the FOX 29 team in September, 2015, as weather anchor for the FOX 29 News evening newscasts.
Prior to joining FOX 29, Kathy provided forecasts weekdays on CBS 3’s Eyewitness News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m., as well as for The CW Philly at 10 p.m. She also provided forecasts for CBS 3's sister radio stations, 94 WIP and KYW News radio.
Kathy arrived in Philadelphia in 1998 as the first female meteorologist in the Philadelphia television market. Named "Rookie of the Year" by the Delaware County Times in 1999, Kathy's forecasting and reporting earned her eight Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards for "Best Weathercaster." She also earned top honors from the Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association and in 2008, was named "Best Weathercaster" in Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly" issue. She was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's "Hall of Fame" in 2013.
Kathy's career highlights include broadcasting live from the cockpit of a hurricane hunter aircraft while flying through Hurricane Ivan in 2004; serving as the official meteorologist of the Philadelphia Eagles and broadcasting live from the 2005 Super Bowl and 2008 World Series. She's provided weather updates and commentary for CBS Radio, XM Radio, ESPN Radio and Sports Illustrated.com.
A former board member of the American Meteorological Society's Board of Broadcast Meteorology, Kathy selected candidates to receive the coveted AMS Seal. In addition, she is a mentor for the American Meteorological Society's DataStream Project. For nearly 10 years she has educated teachers in the field of Meteorology so it can be added to the curriculum in local schools.
Kathy earned a B.S. in Meteorology from the State University of New York at Oswego and a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Marketing from Syracuse University. She holds the NWA, AMS and CBM Certifications in Meteorology.
In 2003, Kathy was recognized by the New Jersey Governor's Office for her "Orr at the Shore" series of summer reports that highlighted environmental awareness along the Jersey Shore. The Jersey shore is an issue dear to her heart, since her family has vacationed "down the shore" for more than 30 years. Kathy resides in South Jersey with her family.
The latest from Kathy Orr
Weather Authority: Cold Tuesday night leads to pleasant, warmer Wednesday
Sunshine will break through for the day but there will only be a high of 38 degrees for the region.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, including a cold night, but higher temps on the way
Weather Authority: Winter apparel needed Monday night as brutal wind chills prevail
The wind has picked up, with wind gusts in Philadelphia up to 30 mph. Late tonight and early tomorrow morning, with temperatures dropping into the 20s, wind chills across the region will plummet into the teens and single digits.
FOX 29 Weather Authority 7-day forecast
Kathy Orr updates the FOX 29 Weather Authority seven-day forecast, including the brutally cold night in store for the Delaware Valley.
Weather Authority: Rain continues overnight leading to windy Monday
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has your Monday forecast.
Weather Authority: Morning snow changes to rain on Monday
A brief shot of snow will impact parts of the Delaware Valley on Monday morning before changing to rain during the afternoon as temperatures approach 40 degrees.
Weather Authority: Snow, wintry mix Monday morning will changes to rain
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has your Monday forecast.
Weather Authority: Morning snow changes to rain on Monday
FOX 29's Kathy Orr has your Monday forecast.
Weather Authority: Thursday storm brings measurable snowfall totals to parts of region
Following a morning of heavy snow and freezing rain, conditions calmed down Thursday afternoon. The winter storm that has already brought 10 inches of snow to parts of the region will continue with a light wintry mix overnight and into Friday.
Winter storm warnings issued with several inches of snow expected Thursday
Another round of significant and measurable snow is expected to impact the region on Thursday, bringing the heaviest snowfall to Philadelphia and areas north and west.