Eileen Whelan Biography
Eileen Whelan is an accomplished American meteorologist serving as the morning meteorologist at WJLA ABC 7 in Arlington, Virginia. Since joining the station in December 2011, following her tenure at NBC Washington, WRC-TV, Whelan has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for her commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Eileen Whelan?
Whelan was born in Silver Spring, MD, though she has not made her exact birth date public. Therefore, details such as the day, month, and year of her birth, and her age, remain undisclosed. However, based on her appearance, Whelan is likely in her 30s, though no official confirmation has been provided.
Education | Career Background
Whelan attended Salisbury University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2009 with a double major in Earth & Atmospheric Science and Mass Media. At ABC7/WJLA in Washington, D.C., Whelan serves as the morning meteorologist, delivering forecasts from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and then on ABC7’s Good Morning Washington at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to her on-air role, Whelan co-hosts Good Morning Washington at 10 a.m., and her weather reports also air on WTOP radio during weekday mornings and middays.
Before joining the 7News team in December 2011, Whelan served as an evening meteorologist at NBC Washington, WRC-TV, from June 2009 to December 2011. Her first on-air role was at WBOC-TV in Salisbury, MD, forecasting for weekend mornings, and later anchoring weekday morning and noon shows. During her leisure time, Whelan enjoys crab cakes and football and spending time with her family.
At WJLA ABC 7, Whelan works alongside;
- Scott Thuman
- Adam Longo
- Michelle Marsh
- Veronica Johnson
- Adrianna Hopkins
- Megan Clarke
- Scott Abraham
- Melanie Hastings
- Steve Rudin
Eileen Whelan, Partner | Kids
Whelan is married to her husband, Derek Bliss. The couple got engaged on October 12, 2014, and married on November 7, 2015, in Washington, D.C. On their 7th anniversary, Whelan posted a photo of herself together with her husband on her Instagram account and captioned, “Celebrating lucky 7 with this guy. Happy anniversary, Derek!” Together, they have a son called Charlie, born December 19, 2020.
Eileen Whelan’s Parents and Siblings
Whelan was born to her parents, John (who works as a commercial roofing contractor) and Linda Whelan. On her mom’s birthday, Whelan celebrated her mother through one of her Instagram posts posted on December 5, 2022. She captioned, “Happy Birthday, Mom!! 🥳 I love our yearly tradition at North Star Trees.” Details about her siblings have not been shared publicly, and updates will be provided if and when she decides to disclose more.
Eileen Whelan’s Salary
Whelan earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Eileen Whelan’s Height
Whelan is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, equaling 1.68 meters.
Eileen Whelan Net Worth
Whelan’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. She has accumulated this wealth primarily through her career as a meteorologist.
Social Media
Whelan is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @eileen_whelan, where she has more than 9.1k followers. You can also follow her on her Facebook account @Eileen Whelan, where she has over 13k followers, and on Twitter @Eileen7News, where she has about 17k followers.