Last Updated on March 4, 2026 by Author
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Kevin Jeanes Biography
Kevin Jeanes is an American working in the field of meteorology as a weekend morning meteorologist for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. He came to Chicago in April 2013, after working as a weekday morning meteorologist at WXYZ in Detroit for 5 years.
Kevin Jeanes Height
Jeanes stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Kevin Jeanes Age
Jeanes keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight; thus, it is unknown when Jeanes celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Kevin Jeanes Relatives and Family
Jeanes was born to Debra Harker and Guy Jeanes in the Chicago suburbs. Debra and Guy got married on September 8, 1979, at St. Joseph’s Church in Homewood. On September 9, 2024, he posted his parents on his Facebook account, captioning, “45 years! Happy anniversary mom and dad 💍.“ His parents worked at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. keeps information regarding his/her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Kevin Jeanes Spouse and Children
Jeanes tied the knot with Lisa in March 2018. On March 5, 2025, he shared a photo of them on his Facebook account, captioning, “Out in the rain for our 7-year anniversary ☔️. We had a great time at @gibsonsitalia! Happy anniversary,l Lisa! I love you!” The couple has two children, Edward “Eddie” Harker and Evelyn.
Eddie was born on November 14, 2018, weighing 7lbs 14oz, and is 7 years old. On November 14, 2018, he posted a photo of Eddie on his Facebook account and captioned, “Baby Eddie has arrived! Edward Harker Jeanes was born 7lbs 14oz. today….”
Evelyn was born on July 12, 2021, and is 4 years old. On July 12, 2025, he posted a photo of himself and his children on his Facebook account and captioned it “I love this blurry candid picture from four years ago because it’s real and unlike the many filtered….Happy 4th Birthday, little girl. Your mom and I love you, and know everything we’ve done and will do since you and your brother were born is always for you…”
Lisa celebrates her birthday on June 30th, as revealed by his Facebook post on June 30, 2025, captioned “Happy Birthday to the amazing…So thankful for a 4-day weekend to celebrate together. I love you, Lisa!” He is a big Chicago sports fan.
Kevin Jeanes Education
Jeanes received his diploma from Neuqua Valley High School before enrolling at Eastern Illinois University. After finishing his undergraduate studies, he graduated with degrees in Geography and Communications with minors in Broadcast Meteorology and Earth Sciences.
During his time in college, Jeanes served WEIU-TV, a PBS affiliate in the Champaign/Decatur market. There, he forecasted and presented weather reports. The Broadcaster Education Association nationally recognized him for three solid years. Also, he served the EIU Weather Center nearly every day and delivered COOP reports to the National Weather Service in Lincoln.
Professional Life
Kevin Jeanes Career
Jeanes works as a weekend morning meteorologist for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. He received the National Weather Association Seal of Approval in 2011. The Chicago suburbs native spent five years as a weekday morning meteorologist at WXYZ in Detroit before returning home. While in Detroit, he earned a couple of Emmys for “Best Meteorologist.”
Jeanes worked as the chief meteorologist at KOLD in Tucson, Arizona, before he worked in Detroit. Though he enjoyed forecasting during the monsoon season, he really wanted to return to the more active weather in the Midwest. He landed his first commercial TV job in Richmond, Virginia, where he worked as the weekend morning meteorologist at WWBT. There, he forecast everything, including hurricanes and blizzards.
Kevin Jeanes Net Worth
Jeanes has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a meteorologist.
Kevin Jeanes Salary
Jeanes receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a weekend morning meteorologist for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago..
Kevin Jeanes Social Media
Jeanes has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 40K on Facebook, a following of over 10K on Instagram, and a following of over 4.4K on X.
