Quick Info
| Profession | Meteorologist, News Anchor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/07/1976 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Dewpoint Diva |
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| Full Name | Jennifer Carfagno McGillis |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Medium Golden Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Pennsylvania State University, United States |
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| Degree | Bachelor's in Meteorology |
| Graduation Year | 1998 |
| High School | Perkiomen Valley High School (graduated 1994) |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobby | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband | Neil McGillis (Head of Global Weather Solutions) |
Family
| Siblings | Sister - Jaclyn Chisamore |
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Career
| Overview | Jen Carfagno is a renowned meteorologist and news anchor with more than 25 years of experience covering extreme weather. She began her career as an intern at The Weather Channel while pursuing her studies in meteorology, and has since become a prominent on-camera personality and contributor to various weather-related shows and initiatives. |
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Favourites
| Books | Mighty Storms of New England: The Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Blizzards, and Floods That Shaped the Region by Eric P. Fisher (2021) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jen interned on camera as a meteorologist at The Weather Channel during her studies. | |
| 2. She hosted the early morning and weekend segments at the Weather Channel. | |
| 3. She is a dog lover and has a Doodle as a pet. | |
| 4. Occasionally enjoys alcohol. | |
| 5. She helped lead The Weather Channel’s nationwide Weather Camps, inspiring students to explore science and meteorology. | |
| 6. Served as a liaison between the Meteorology Science & Strategy Department and partners including the National Weather Service and EPA’s AIRNow program. | |
| 7. During high school, she worked as a lifeguard and used a psychrometer to measure dewpoint at the pool. | |
| 8. She is a member of the Chi Epsilon Pi honor society. | |
| 9. She witnessed extreme weather events such as Hurricane Gloria in 1994 and The Great Blizzard of 1993 while growing up in Pennsylvania. | |
| 10. During her high school years, she woke up early to conduct weather studies and made weather predictions to nearby radio stations. |