Who is Dallas Raines?
Dallas Raines is an American journalist working as a meteorologist for ABC7 News in Los Angeles. Dallas has a degree in Communications and earth science. He is still continuing with graduate-level courses in climatology.
He is an athlete and enjoys hiking, tennis, golf, and weightlifting. He has had the privilege of being a walk-on quarterback for FSU. He also enjoys automobile road racing. Dallas competes at The Willow Springs track since he has his SCCA Regional License.
Dallas Raines Date of Birth/Age
Dallas was born in 1954 in Georgia, United States. He is 69 years old as of 2023.
Dallas Raines Height
Dallas stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.8 meters).
Dallas Raines Parents and Siblings
He was born and raised by Riley Gene Raines(father) and Sybil Jeannette Hambrick(mother) in Georgia, USA. Information about his siblings will be updated as soon as it is available to the public.
Dallas Raines Spouse/Wife
He is married to Danielle Raines. They got married after dating for a long time.
Dallas Raines Kids/Children | Dallas Raines Daughters
He has three children. One of their daughters is called Georgia. However, names of the other children will be updated as soon as possible.
Dallas Raines Education
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University where he studied broadcast journalism and earth science with an emphasis on meteorology. He is still continuing with graduate-level courses in climatology.
Dallas Raines Career
Since July 1984, Raines has been forecasting the weather in the Southland for ABC7. He also makes weekday weather reports for ABC7 Eyewitness News at 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. Dallas has received the American Meteorological Society’s Seal of Approval. Additionally,
The AMS has bestowed upon him the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal (CBM). The personable Earth scientist has received a number of accolades for his excellent coverage of weather conditions, including:
- Best Weather Presenter/ World Competition. Paris, France.
- Winner of the Golden Mike Award for Best Weathercast in Southern California.
- Winner Best Weathercast by Associated Press.
- Winner Overall Excellence. LA Press Club.
- Most Popular On-Air Newscaster. KIIS Radio.
- Outstanding Coverage Award for Hurricane Frederic. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA.
Dallas is a committed philanthropist. He focuses on children’s interests, care, and welfare. He has written a series of books for kids to teach kids about geography and the weather. Dallas and Dannie Raines’ Chester and the Hot Air Balloon. One of Dallas’s greatest joys is reading to children.
How Much Does Dallas Raines Earn?
He earns a salary of $500 Thousand annually.
How Much is Dallas Raines Worth?
He has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Dallas Raines House
Dallas Raines Surgery
In October, 2018, Dallas underwent a back surgery procedure after hurting his back. He posted on his Facebook page that he was getting stronger but was still sore from this procedure.
Does Dallas Raines Have Cancer
In 2005, Dallas was told he had prostate cancer. In 2016, he told ABC local in an interview that he was surprised. He said that he has been living a healthy life by eating well, working out every day, and being active all the time. In spite of everything, during the peak of his life, he was afflicted with the most significant non-communicable killer disease.
In most cases, early prostate cancer necessitates either surgery, radiation, or no treatment at all. The weatherman decided to have surgery and radiation therapy. Raines admitted that he was worried about his therapy.
Dallas Raines Twitter
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ABC7 News Los Angeles
Dallas works at ABC7 News Los Angeles where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Josh Haskell
- Rob Hayes
- Jade Hernandez
- Brandi Hitt
- Leticia Juarez
- Dave Kunz
- Jovana Lara
- Ellen Leyva
- Leslie Lopez
- Ashley Mackey
- Rob McMillan
- Veronica Miracle
- Anabel Munoz
- Amanda Palacios
- Phillip Palmer
- Jaysha Patel
- George Pennacchio
- Amy Powell
- Leanne Suter
- Jory Rand
- Scott Reiff
- Eric Resendiz
- Danny Romero
- Brianna Ruffalo
- Curt Sandoval
- Karl Schmid
- Leo Stallworth
- Coleen Sullivan