Clay Anderson

Clay Anderson is an exceptional communicator with over 10 years of broadcast media experience including successful tenures at NBC affiliates in Dayton, OH as Chief Meteorologist, and most recently at WRC/NBC-4, as the weekend meteorologist in Washington, DC. He is currently a meteorologist with WJLA Channels 7 & 8.

This is Anderson's second round of work in Washington, DC. His first was as an Air Force meteorologist stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, where he provided detailed weather forecasts, briefings and weather support for presidential aircraft. He spent a good part of the Reagan years on the presidential support team briefing the crew of Air Force One on what to expect wherever they would be required to travel in the world with the president.

Following his work at Andrews, Anderson transferred to the United States Space Command Center. There he joined an elite group of meteorologists who forecast changing conditions in outer space.

In 1994, after 20 years with the Air Force with stints across the United States, and overseas in Korea, he brought his skills to television working with major network stations in Nebraska and Colorado Springs, CO.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Bellevue University, and a Master of Health Administration from Chapman University in California. Anderson is a member of several professional organizations including NABJ, and the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. He holds a coveted meteorological seal from American Meteorological Society.

Anderson, a native of Philadelphia is proud to have contributed to and featured in educational curriculum focused on weather used in the school systems of Pennsylvania. Clay Anderson is committed to building the knowledge and self-esteem of young people across the Washington metro region having given more than 100 appearances at schools. His education, Air Force and broadcast experience provide a compelling example of what can be achieved with focus, perseverance and the willingness to follow your dreams. He is currently establishing the Clay Anderson Foundation focused on the empowerment and education of children.