Mike Buresh Biography
Mike Buresh is an American Meteorologist working for WJAX-TV serving as the Chief Meteorologist. He has been working for the station since August 2002 after working for WTEV.
Mike Buresh Age
Buresh is 59 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 6, 1964, in Iowa, United States, and celebrates his birthday on the 6th of June every year.
Mike Buresh Height
Buresh stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Mike Buresh Family
Buresh has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Mike has any siblings.
Mike Buresh Wife
Buresh is a married man, however, he has not disclosed the name of his wife. The couple is blessed with a daughter. During his free time, he likes spending time with his family and best friend, pickleball, swimming, basketball, golf, football, the beach, water skiing, reading, and community outreach.
Mike Buresh’s Net Worth
Buresh has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter and Meteorologist.
Mike Buresh Salary
Buresh earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Mike Buresh Career
Buresh works at WJAX-TV as chief meteorologist. In addition to that, can be heard daily on a number of other local radio stations and anchors newscasts on WFOX and WJAX. He earned the American Meteorological Society’s “Seal of Approval” and also achieved his Certification as a Broadcast Meteorologist in 1987, shortly after graduating. He started his meteorology career at WHO-TV based in Des Moines, Iowa. Later, he was tenured at WKRC-TV based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Buresh has effectively covered waterspouts, tornadoes, floods, and tropical cyclones including hurricanes Michael, Matthew, Jeanne, Bonnie, Irma, Charley, Frances, Jeanne, Beryl, Debby, Fay, and Andrea. He has traveled extensively including trips to Africa, Asia, Australia, Central, and South America, and the Galapagos Islands. Buresh is a productive member of the Jacksonville Salvation Army Advisory Board.
Buresh went to Oklahoma University for about 3 years and later joined Iowa State University in 1984 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and Earth Science in 1987.
Mike Buresh WJAX-TV News
Buresh is working at WJAX-TV News where he works alongside other famous WJAX-TV News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Garrett Bedenbaugh
- Trevor Gibbs
- Corey Simma
- Phil Amato
- John Bachman
- Ben Becker
- Robert Grant
- Tenikka Hughes
- Dawn Lopez
- Meghan Moriarty
Mike Buresh Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.