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: Rounds of rain to soak Delaware Valley through weekend
Tuesday will kick off a stretch of damp and gloomy days across the Delaware Valley that will feature rounds of rain through the weekend.
Weather Authority: Heavy rain, strong winds to impact Delaware Valley Wednesday, Thursday
A rainy Wednesday will reach a crescendo in the evening with a band of strong storms being pushed through the region by a cold front that will plummet temperatures.
Hurricane season 2024: Is the Northeast in for a more active season with more storms?
Could the hurricane season be a more active one in 2024, especially for the eastern United States? Forecasters believe this could be the case and have taken steps to ready for the possibility.
Philadelphia storm front: Damaging winds, rain to plow through Wednesday night
Rounds of rain will be pushed across the Delaware Valley over the next two days by a sweeping cold front that will plummet unseasonably warm temperatures and could help produce a rare wintertime thunderstorm.
Winter weather on the way; advisories issued ahead of Saturday snow
Just days after several inches of snow blanketed the Delaware Valley, more winter weather is headed our way.
Philadelphia snow forecast: More snow on the way
Another fast-moving system is headed this way and it doesn’t have a lot of moisture to work with. It will have enough, though, for a coating or even up to two inches for the entire region.
Snow totals: Here's how much snow fell in Pennsylvania, New Jersey on Tuesday
A quick-hitting winter storm rolled across the Delaware Valley on Tuesday morning, dumping plowable snow in places across the region.
Philadelphia weather: How much snow can be expected for the rest of winter?
As winter progresses into February, what can we expect from the rest of the season? The FOX 29 Weather Authority has reached some conclusions about the way the rest of the season may progress.
Philadelphia weather: Warm-up forecasted for the Delaware Valley, but there's a catch
Tuesday will see temps rise into the low 40s, which should enhance melting of last week’s snow, despite cloudy skies.
Weather Authority: Temperatures moderate Thursday ahead of more snow Friday
Thursday morning, expect wind chills in the teens in the Delaware Valley and single digits in the Lehigh Valley.