Last Updated on August 18, 2025 by Editor
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Bill Walsh Biography
Bill Walsh is an American working in the field of meteorology as the chief meteorologist for WCSC Live 5 News. He came to the station in June 1993 and has served for over three decades. Before his tenure at WCSC, he worked as a chief meteorologist for WCIV for 6 years.
Bill Walsh Height
Walsh stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Bill Walsh Age
Walsh was born on October 8th, but has not revealed his birth year. Thus, his exact age is unknown. Walsh celebrates his birthdays on October 8th, as suggested by Live 5 News’ post on October 8, 2023, captioned “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Live 5 First Alert Chief Meteorologist…Walsh!”
Personal Life
Bill Walsh Relatives and Family
Walsh keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Bill Walsh Spouse and Children
Walsh tied the knot with Janet Conklin on June 2, 1990, as suggested by an Instagram post on June 2, 2025, captioned Happy Anniversary to Mrs W, who put up with me for 35 years. Ily … especially on Wednesdays.” Janet celebrates her birthday on April 27, as suggested by Walsh’s Instagram post on April 27, 2018, captioned “Happy Birthday to Mrs W today…. Amazing wife, mom, and radio personality on 102.1 The City! ❤️”
Janet was a morning traffic reporter in the mid-80s for WCSC radio, also serving as its continuity director. She was featured on later parts of the morning shows at WXTC, WEZL, WXLY, WIWF, and WIWK. Her most recent position was with Kirkman Broadcasting, and she is now retired from radio.
The couple has two children, Amy and Frank. Amy celebrates her birthdays on October 2nd as suggested by Walsh’s Instagram post on October 2, 2022, captioned “Help me say happy birthday to our daughter Amy!! Incredible gemologist, designer, and still my little girl!! 🎂🎂🎂.” Frank celebrates his birthdays on December 3rd, as shown on Walsh’s Facebook post on December 3, 2019, captioned “Happy Birthday to our son Frank Walsh!! So proud of him.”
Aside from work, Walsh enjoys reading, and one of his favorite books is Book- Executive Orders, by Tom Clancy. Besides reading, he enjoys watching movies such, Midway, The Firm, Midnight Run, and Strategic Air Command
Bill Walsh Education
Walsh received his high school diploma before enrolling at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1980. In 1986, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Mass Communications and Meteorology.
In 2008, he joined the USAF Air University with a focus on National Security Studies and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Military Operational Art and Science in December 2010. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences.
Professional Life
Bill Walsh Career
Walsh works as the chief meteorologist and executive producer for Live 5 News. He loves the Lowcountry because of the people and the mild weather. Before his tenure at WCSC, he worked as a chief meteorologist for WCIV for 6 years. Moreover, he was a staff meteorologist at WLNE in Providence, Rhode Island, for 2 years and at Rollins New England Cable NEWSVISION 2 for 1 and a half years. He contributed to The Weather Channel and CBS’s “This Morning” segment.
Some of his most memorable assignments include covering the Naval deployment to Bulgaria, the news assignment to South America, Israel, and Italy, the Air Force deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and hurricanes, especially Hurricane Hugo.
Besides his broadcasting career, Walsh served in the United States Coast Guard and is a licensed boat captain. In addition, he worked as a Lieutenant Colonel in the USAF Reserve of the United States Special Operations Command. Additionally, he was a public affairs officer and weather officer for the U.S. Navy Reserve. He has also written a book called The Umbrella Option and Red Carpet Ransom.
Walsh has served his community by serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Navy between 1993 and 2017. Due to this, he obtained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel serving in the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Walsh was an active member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, working as an executive board member. He was also involved in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program and led Live 5 Weather Classes in schools.
Walsh contributed to the Project Impact, which entails community hurricane planning. In addition to that, he is involved with Veterans’ Hospital, the Datastreme Teacher Educational Project, Kids’ Fair events, the Civil Air Patrol, and the U.S. Naval Reserve.
Awards
Walsh is an active member of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, and has been awarded the Seal of Approval from both organizations. Throughout his career, he has won several awards, including two Emmy Awards, five Telly Awards, and has been recognized as the best weathercaster by the Associated Press.
Walsh has received a number of military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Department of Defense, 2 US Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, a US Air Force Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, a US Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Medal.
Bill Walsh Net Worth
Walsh has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a meteorologist.
Bill Walsh Salary
Walsh receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as the chief meteorologist for Live 5 News.
Bill Walsh Social Media
Walsh has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 78K on Facebook, over 6.4K on Instagram, and over 11.9K on X.
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