Rex Thompson Biography
Rex Thompson is an American Meteorologist working for WDAM as a Weather Forecaster. Prior to joining the station he worked for WTVC in Chattanooga, TN.
Rex Thompson Age
Thompson is 63 years old as of 2024. He was born in 1961 in Columbia, MS and has however not disclosed the day or the month he was born.
Rex Thompson Height
Thompson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 8 inches.
Rex Thompson Family
Thompson was born and brought up in Columbia by his father who was a police officer. However, he has not disclosed the names of his parents or whether he had any siblings.
Rex Thompson Wife
Thompson is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Thompson being in any past relationship with anyone.
Rex Thompson’s Net Worth
Thompson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Meteorologist.
Rex Thompson’s Salary
Thompson earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Rex Thompson Education
Thompson attended West Marion High in Columbia. While there, he participated in the schools band team where he served as a drum player.
Rex Thompson Career
Thompson works as a weather forecaster at WDAM. His love for weather started in 1969 at the tender age of 8. Hurricane Camille, one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history, struck south Mississippi on August 17th-18th, leaving an impact on Thompson as his hometown faced winds reaching sustained speeds of 120 mph, with gusts peaking at 140 mph.
When Thompson was12 years old, he had the privilege to meet Jim Thornhill, the Civil Defense director for Marion County and Columbia, now known as Emergency Management. Mr. Thornhill, a former Air Force meteorologist, took Thompson under his wing, becoming his mentor and initiating him into the world of meteorology.
Thompson’s debut in broadcasting came at WFFF radio in Columbia, where, at the age of 13, he presented a weather segment. In 1982, he secured his first television job as the weekend weathercaster for WAPT channel 16. Throughout the years, Thompson has undertaken various roles in the Pine Belt’s television stations, including weekend weathercasting for WTVC in Chattanooga, TN.
Rex Thompson WDAM-TV
Thompson is working at WDAM where he works alongside other famous WDAM meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Scott Kirk
- Nick Lacour
- Patrick Bigbie
- Brandy McGill
- Michael Clark
Rex Thompson’s Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 8.6k followers on Facebook.