Mike Seidel Biography

Mike Seidel is an American meteorologist working for FOX Weather as a meteorologist and storm specialist since joining the network in August 2024. He joined the station with over 3 decades of experience at The Weather Channel, where he was an on-camera meteorologist and field reporter.

Mike Seidel Education

Seidel joined Salisbury State University in 1979 after finishing his education at Wicomico Senior High School(now known as Wicomico High School). In 1979, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Geography. While in college, he was a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Circle and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

In 1980, Seidel furthered his studies at Penn State University, where he received his Master of Science degree in Meteorology in 1983. There, he wrote his thesis under the guidance of Dr. Greg Forbes, The Weather Channel’s retired severe weather expert.

Mike Seidel Career

Seidel works for FOX Weather as a meteorologist and storm specialist. He joined the station with over 3 decades of experience at The Weather Channel. Over the course of his career, he has logged more than 25,000 live shots and covered all big weather events, including Hurricanes Katrina, Ian, Harvey, Irma, and Irene.

Besides hurricanes, Seidel has also covered tornado outbreaks, nor’easters, and snow and ice storms across the country. He has covered the weather from multiple sporting events, including the Indianapolis 500, the PGA Tour, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Series, and several NFL football games.

Seidel’s interest in weather began when he was 6 years old, measuring snowfall in his hometown. During the eighth grade, he installed a weather station on the roof of his house. In high school and college, he served at four local radio stations, including WJDY-AM in Salisbury, WDMV-AM in Pocomoke City, WKHI-FM in Ocean City, and WSUX-FM in Seaford, Delaware.

Seidel launched his career at his hometown station WMDT-TV (ABC) in Salisbury, Maryland. He then moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where he worked for NBC’s WYFF-TV. He came back to Salisbury as a meteorologist for WBOC-TV, a CBS affiliate, until he left to join The Weather Channel in 1992.

Mike Seidel Age

Seidel was born on January 18, 1956, in Salisbury, Maryland, United States. He is 70 years old as of 2026. Seidel celebrates his birthday on January 18th.

Mike Seidel Height

Seidel stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Mike Seidel Family

Seidel was born to f Marilyn “Lynn” Cahall and Samuel W. Seidel. His mother worked as a nurse while his father was an insurance executive.

Mike Seidel Wife

Seidel married Christine Schroder in 1994. The couple has two children.

Mike Seidel Net Worth

Seidel has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.

Mike Seidel Salary

Seidel earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.