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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
Philadelphia weather: Rain returns Tuesday night as wet weather pattern continues
Some showers and thunderstorms will develop in the overnight hours. Not everyone will see the precipitation, but those who do will see locally heavy rainfall with some areas seeing up to one and a half inches per hour.
Philadelphia weather: Heat again for Wednesday ahead of severe storms
A cold front will bring those scattered storms from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning as temperatures start to drop.
Philadelphia weather: Severe thunderstorm, flood watch issued in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Severe weather including thunderstorms and flooding roll into the region just after dinnertime Sunday with warnings lasting until the evening.
Philadelphia weather: Active weather night as storms move into the region
Thunderstorms are rolling across the Delaware Valley Wednesday night and will extend into early Thursday morning. The storms are bringing heavy rain, damaging wind gusts and some hail.
Philadelphia weather: Dangerous heat alerts issued for first heat wave of 2024
Philadelphia is set for its first heat wave of the year by Thursday, but the hottest day of the week will likely be Friday at 97 degrees.
Delaware Valley tornado threat: Threat passes as torrential rain brings flash flooding potential
Severe weather overtakes the Delaware Valley, including the threat for tornadoes.
Philadelphia weather: Rounds of storms expected ahead of gorgeous weekend
Rounds of midweek showers are expected to impact parts of the Delaware Valley, but forecasters believe the foul weather will leak into the weekend.
Philadelphia weather: Marginal risk of severe weather Thursday, in advance of beautiful start to weekend
Overnight lows will only fall into the 60s, which is definitely warm for this time of year. Clouds will begin to move in during the overnight hours, as well.
Philadelphia severe weather: More rain, wind overnight; some clearing by daybreak
While the winds may diminish a bit, rain and some wind will continue into about 2 a.m. in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, overnight into Thursday.