Andre’ Bernier Biography
Andre’ Bernier is a two-time Emmy award-winning American meteorologist currently serving as the Cleveland’s-stationed WJW-TV’s weekday evening meteorologist at 5 p.m. He joined WJW in February 1998 when the station broke down in Cleveland by beginning a one-hour, weekday-morning newscast from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Bernier received the AMS Seal of Approval (#286) and is a two-time Lower Great Lakes Emmy awards winner. For more than 19 years, Bernier was on weekday mornings prior to joining Cleveland legend, Dick Goddard to the weekday prime-time on May 28, 2007.
In addition, he began the outdoor weather set design which he took with him from his previous role at KARE-TV 11, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bernier’s passion for weather started when he was 4 years old when he saw dark clouds from an approaching storm. That was the start of an all-consuming interest to learn weather of all types. However, during his childhood in New England, he took a specific fancy to winter snowstorms and the popular “nor’easter.”
When he was 16 years old, Bernier became a fixture in New Bedford radio by starting his broadcast career proving weekend weather forecasts for his hometown radio station, WBSM-AM. A number of mentors like WBSM’s Stann Lipp, Dick Stevens, Jim Loomis, and newsman Jim Phillips (still on WBSM) helped him sharpen his skills as a broadcaster while continuing to learn in synoptic meteorology (forecasting) by shadowing the late Charlie Taylor, meteorologist for WLNE-TV, whose studios still stationed in New Bedford in 1970s.
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Bernier went to New Bedford High School for his high school education. Later on, he attended Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vermont where he obtained his bachelor of science degree in meteorology in 1981. While at college, Bernier began a student run-company “The New England Weather Net, which provided local radio stations (including WSTJ-AM, St. Johnsbury, Vermont) with daily weather feeds by phone.”
Immediately after his graduation, Bernier left Cleveland for his first role when he was hired as a weekend meteorologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at eastern Iowa’s then-premiere station, KGAN (known as WMT-AM-FM-TV). After 8 months, he left Iowa to join the then-speculative national cable channel start-up, The Weather Channel. The very first on-camera meteorology team was Bernier and Bruce Kalinowski (Edwards) when The Weather Channel began broadcasting on Sunday, May 2, 1982, at 8:00 PM EDT.
In addition, in 1985, Bernier headed to Minneapolis, where he worked at WWTC-AM, Northwest Airlines (as a trans-Atlantic fight forecaster), and finally KARE-TV, Minneapolis, where he worked with his wife during the weekday morning newscast. Bernier and his family headed to Cleveland in 1988, where in the same year, he started working at WJW Channel 8, working as a morning meteorologist until 2007, when he shifted to evenings.
Bernier is married to his beautiful wife, Sally. Sally is as well a veteran meteorologist on Cleveland television. The duo met in 1978 while at college. However, in 2009, Bernier’s wife retired from broadcast meteorology to look after their son, Noah.
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Moreover, Bernier is an instrument-rated pilot currently pursuing his commercial pilot’s license. His wife is as well a licensed pilot and their son, Noah is studying to acquire his. Bernier’s family likes hiking, aviation, and working in Christian ministries. Furthermore, Bernier is an ordained minister, ordained in May 2006 in Mssilon at Grace Community Church.
Besides, Bernier is involved in digital film production. He was mentored by Hollywood film director, Jason Tomaric. His filmography includes “Welcome To Pilaf,” the mid-feature-length drama, “Christmas Lights In Pilaf” (2004) based on the first chapter of his Christian book, and most recently a full-length documentary regarding a French family that acquired an ancient, abandoned building in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, with their life savings, to construct an authentic French café. “French Toast” (2006) has been presented to a number of film festivals in the United States, including Utah, Washington, DC, Cleveland, and Dallas, and also the national Telly Awards.
Additionally, Bernier has authored various books including a faith-based Christmans novel series, “Christmas In Pilaf”, and an autobiographical timeline, “The Extra Mile.” Bernier is as well known for his opposition to the theory of anthropic effects of climate change.
Andre’ Bernier Age
How old is Andre’ Bernier? Bernier is 64 years old (2023). He was born on André M. Bernier on May 22, 1959, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the United States of America. Moreover, he observes his birthday on the 22nd of May every year, and his horoscope sign is Gemini.
Andre’ Bernier Family
Bernier was born to his father Herve and his mother Claire Bernier in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Details about his siblings are currently unavailable and will be updated as soon they become publicly available.
Andre’ Bernier Wife
Bernier is happily married to his beautiful wife, Sally (nee Patric). Sally is as well a popular meteorologist on Cleveland television. The duo met in 1978 while at college. However, in 2009, Bernier’s wife retired from broadcast meteorology to look after their son, Noah Bernier.
Moreover, Bernier is an instrument-rated pilot currently pursuing his commercial pilot’s license. His wife is as well a licensed pilot and their son, Noah is studying to acquire his. Bernier’s family likes hiking, aviation, and working in Christian ministries. Additionally, Bernier is an ordained minister, ordained in May 2006 in Mssilon at Grace Community Church.
Andre’ Bernier Height
Bernier stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 6 inches tall (1.91 m) and is of moderate weight.
Andre’ Bernier Salary
Bernier receives an average annual salary of between $40,000 and $110,500.
Andre’ Bernier Net Worth
Bernier has accumulated an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. His wealth stems from his career as a meteorologist and his other ventures.