
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 Alert: Showers, thunderstorms move in Friday ahead of pleasant weekend
Unsettled weather is the phrase for the next 24 to 36 hours, forecasters say, across the Delaware Valley.
Weather Authority: Delaware Valley dries out, looks ahead to sunny, warm weekend
After more severe weather in the Delaware Valley, Thursday night should see much calmer and drier conditions, as storms move offshore.
Weather Authority: Dangerous heat, humidity bring chances of severe weather over next few days
Severe storms Thursday will have heavy rain, which will cause flooding on some roads. The storms will bring lots of lightning, and some storms will cause wind gusts capable of wind damage. Other storms will drop some hail.
Weather Authority: Cloudy, but nice, calm, warm conditions to start the week
Monday will see partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-80s, with just a chance for a spotty afternoon shower, but nothing like what was experienced on Sunday.
FOX 29 Weather Authority debuts state-of-the-art Weather Beast
The FOX 29 Weather Authority has a new tool in the arsenal of forecasting, bringing on-the-spot weather and the latest updates to viewers in the form of the Weather Beast.
Weather Authority: Drier air moving into Delaware Valley after storms drop hail
Thursday should see drier air and a refreshing start to the day, with highs climbing to the lower 80s.
Code Orange: Smoke from wildfires in Canada prompt air quality alerts in Delaware Valley
New Jersey, Delaware and southeast Pennsylvania are all under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires.
Weather Authority: Chilly start to Thursday ahead of afternoon sun and mild temps
Meteorologist Kathy Orr is tracking a frost advisory in effect as we move into Thursday before afternoon highs shoot back up into the upper 60s for a below-average, but mild day.
Weather Authority: Mid-week temperature drop brings sunny, but windy Wednesday
From the warmest day of the week to the coolest, Wednesday begins a cooling trend for the next couple of days.
Weather Authority: Cold for Sunday night ahead of pleasant, warm start to the week
Sunday night into Monday morning will be calm and clear, which means temperatures will tumble into the low 30s, creating a cold start for Monday.