Mike Prendergast Profile
Mike Prendergast is an American meteorologist working for CBS 11 News in Dallas, Texas where he serves as a meteorologist. He is also a program director for 94.9 KLTY radio station.
Mike Prendergast Education
After high school graduation, he had to further his education. He enrolled at the University of Texas at Arlington in 1991. After completing his studies there, he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and Media Studies in 1996. He also attended Texas A&M University where he did his course in Meteorology and graduated in 1995 after joining in 1994.
Mike Prendergast Career
Prendergast is a meteorologist working at CBS 11 News in Dallas, Texas. He has worked with the station for over a decade forecasting weather. His love and passion for weather began at a very young age. He enjoyed being out in the weather and experiencing it firsthand. Prendergast is also into storm time-lapse photography.
His goal when he is out chasing for CBS Texas is to provide real-time information on what he is seeing, ground truth for everyone so you know what is happening and where it’s headed. Helping when help is needed is his character.
His most notable storm chase was May 3, 2021, just south of Waxahachie. Prendergast was on Interstate 35 and witnessed the tornado cross the highway in front of him. He pulled up to an overturned, crushed semi moments after it happened and got out to see what he could do to help.
Prendergast narrates how a tornado crushed Mohammed’s cab while he was inside. “Mohammed was in the crushed cab and miraculously was still alive. I could only reach his hand but was able to hold his hand and pray for him while we waited for the first responders to get there and extract him from his semi-cab.
I don’t know what happened to Mohammed as they took him away in the ambulance but I was glad I was able to at least be there for him, pray and talk to him and keep him calm during that terrifying ordeal.” Aside from chasing storms, he works behind the scenes as Program Director “Big Mike” for radio station 94.9 KLTY.
Mike Prendergast Age
Prendergast’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old he is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60s.
Mike Prendergast Height
Prendergast stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Mike Prendergast Family
Information regarding Prendergast’s parents and siblings is under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Mike Prendergast Wife
Prendergast is married to his high school sweetheart but he has not disclosed her name. The two have been married for more than 25 years. They have a daughter in college and another one who is married daughter.
Mike Prendergast Salary
Being one of the top meteorologists for CBS 11 News, Prendergast earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Mike Prendergast Net Worth
Prendergast has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a meteorologist.
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