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Rick Reichmuth | |
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| Born | Richard Reichmuth May 21, 1969 |
| Education | Arizona State University, Georgia State University, Mississippi State University |
| Occupations | Weather anchor, Television host |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Title | Chief meteorologist, Fox News |
Richard Reichmuth (born May 21, 1969) is an American meteorologist who is best known for his 19-year career on the Fox News program Fox & Friends.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Rick Reichmuth was born and raised in Prescott, Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Spanish Literature. After nearly a decade in banking, he decided to make a change and pursue a lifelong dream in meteorology.
Career
[edit]Reichmuth began his television career as a Production Assistant for CNN en Español in Atlanta, Georgia and began his on-air career at CNN Headline News, CNN and CNN International. From 2004–2006, Reichmuth conducted live weather forecasts as a meteorologist for Weather Services International in Andover, MA.
Reichmuth was the Chief Meteorologist at Fox News Channel for 19 years, until his departure on August 17, 2025.[2] He also hosted and delivered forecasts on the digital broadcast television network and streaming channel Fox Weather.[3]
Reichmuth is an American Meteorological Society Television Seal Holder (1679)[4]
Reichmuth developed a line of umbrellas called "Weatherman," which launched November 16, 2017.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Rick Reichmuth". Fox News. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ 248K views · 7.7K reactions | SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Today we say goodbye to Chief Meteorologist Rick Reichmuth after 19 incredible years on the show. Taking a look back at some of his best moments on Fox News! | Fox & Friends. Retrieved 2026-02-27 – via www.facebook.com.
- ↑ "Rick Reichmuth". Fox Weather. Archived from the original on 2023-09-30. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ↑ "List of AMS Television Seal Holders". American Meteorological Society. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ↑ "Weatherman Umbrella". Retrieved 12 October 2017.
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