Rex Thompson Biography
Rex Thompson is an American meteorologist working for WDAM-TV in Moselle, Mississippi as a weather forecaster. He joined WDAM-TV after his tenure at WTVC in Chattanooga, TN.
Rex Thompson Education
Thompson credits the rich foundation formed during his years of esteemed education for his rise to success in the field of meteorology. He went to West Marion High School at Columbia in Mississippi not just as a student but as an active member of the school’s band team, where he played the drums. His active participation in extracurricular activities mostly contributed to his development of skills of teamwork and communication, indispensable to his role as a weather reporter.
Rex Thompson Career
Thompson works as a weather Forecaster for WDAM-TV. The beginning of Thompson’s career in broadcasting stems from his job at WF radio in the city of Columbia at the age of 13, where he hosted a weather program. Thirty years ago he started his career in television by being a weekend weather host on WAPT channel 16. He is highly experienced in TV stations throughout the Pine Belt having served weekend weather broadcast roles in WTVC, Chattanooga, TN.
At the heart of the late Thompson’s devotion to forecasting weather is his early youth and mentorship under Jim Thornhill, who is the Civil Defense Director for Marion County and Columbia and also once used to be an Air Force meteorologist. In Latitude, Thornhill tutored young Thompson, showing him not only the results but also the equations of weather patterns and forecasts. His broadcasting career began at an early age and his tutelage under Orville Thornhill consequently exposed him to a special and rare view of meteorology which was later one of his legacies in the television industry.
It is evident that Thompson’s dedication to his occupation and to his society is manifest through his many years of broadcasting in weather forecasting; he provides the public with the necessary data to make informed decisions. His educational journey as well as his early exposure to broadcasting and mentorship had significantly impacted his professional development to become the man who has been in weather forecasting for so long.
Rex Thompson Age
Thompson was born in 1961 in Columbia, MS. However, the exact day and month of his birth have not been disclosed. He is 63 years old as of 2024.
Rex Thompson Height
Thompson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Rex Thompson Family
Thompson has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Thompson has any siblings. However, information about his parents and siblings is under review and will be disclosed once available.
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 him being in any past relationship with anyone. It is also not known if Thompson has any children.
Rex Thompson’s Net Worth
Thompson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a meteorologist.
Rex Thompson Salary
Thompson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500 while working at WDAM-TV as a weather forecaster.
Rex Thompson WDAM-TV
Thompson works at WDAM-TV where he works alongside other famous WDAM-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Scott Kirk
- Nick Lacour
- Patrick Bigbie
- Brandy McGill
- Michael Clark