Born on May 2, 1967, Heather Tesch is a native of Buffalo, Minnesota. She graduated magna cum laude in broadcast journalism from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis before pursuing meteorology studies. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in meteorology with a minor in mathematics from Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. Heather is married and the mother of a son and a daughter.
Heather Tesch began her career in broadcast journalism with roles in Georgia, Corpus Christi, and Brunswick, Texas. She later transitioned to meteorology, joining WXPT-TV and then WGME-TV in Portland, Maine. She continued to build her career with a two-year tenure at WGAL-TV in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before moving to WCCO-TV in Minneapolis.
In 1999, Tesch joined The Weather Channel (TWC), where she remained for 13 years. Although it is sometimes misreported that she left in 2012, Tesch's departure from TWC occurred in 2013 as part of a larger workforce reduction. She is a certified meteorologist and holds the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Seal of Approval, recognizing her professionalism and credibility in the field.
During her nearly 14-year tenure at The Weather Channel, Heather Tesch delivered weather forecasts and covered numerous major weather events. Her reporting included coverage of hurricanes such as Katrina and Sandy, as well as tornado outbreaks, blizzards, droughts, and wildfires. Notably, she reported on the 2011 tornado outbreak that ravaged Ringgold, Georgia, where she also rescued and fostered kittens displaced by the storm.
A strong advocate for animal welfare, Heather Tesch is particularly passionate about cats. She owns five cats and previously had a dog named Doppler, who has since passed away. Using her visibility as a meteorologist, Tesch has sought to raise public awareness about homeless animals. She created and hosted the Pet Patrol segments, which promoted pet adoption and highlighted responsible animal care. These segments were regularly featured on both Weather.com and The Weather Channel, enhancing public understanding of pet wellbeing.
After leaving The Weather Channel, Heather Tesch began working on new projects that span both her meteorological expertise and her love for animals. She is exploring innovative opportunities in weather forecasting for television and digital platforms. Additionally, Tesch is pursuing interests in home décor, arts and crafts, and DIY projects, with the goal of expanding her outreach online and potentially through television programming. These upcoming ventures reflect her multifaceted talents and continued commitment to both science communication and animal advocacy.
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | Journalism and Entrepreneurship |
| Husband: | Name is not disclosed yet |
| Date of Birth: | May 2, 1967 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Employer: | NBC and co. |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
