Wes Wyatt Biography
Wes Wyatt is a renowned American Meteorologist working as the Chief Meteorologist at WBRC-TV in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined WBRC in June 2010 as a weekend evening meteorologist after previously working as Chief Meteorologist at WVUA-TV in Tuscaloosa, AL (September 2003 to June 2010).
Education | Career
Wyatt attended Mississippi State University, where he pursued his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Meteorology. After graduating in 2000, he enrolled at the University of Alabama and completed a Master of Science in Geography. He also holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal by the American Meteorological Society and the Seal of Approval by the National Weather Association.
At WBRC FOX6 News in Birmingham, Alabama, Wyatt serves as the Chief Meteorologist, delivering weekday evening forecasts at 4,5,6,9, and 10 p.m. His forecasts are also broadcast across iHeartRadio stations serving West, Central, and East Alabama. He joined WBRC in June 2010 initially as a weekend evening meteorologist and severe weather analyst before being promoted.
Before joining the WBRC Weather team, Wyatt served as Chief Meteorologist at WVUA-TV in Tuscaloosa, AL (September 2003 to June 2010). In addition to his on-air role, Wyatt worked as an adjunct instructor of Broadcast Meteorology at the University of Alabama.
His career began at WJRD-TV in Tuscaloosa, AL, working as a weekend weather reporter, where he had the opportunity to cover the deadly December 2000 tornado in Alabama. Notably, at WTOK-TV in Meridian, MS, Wyatt covered hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe weather events impacting East Mississippi and West Alabama.
Other Ventures
Beyond the newsroom, Wyatt serves on the National Weather Association’s Seal Committee, where he helps evaluate meteorologists nationwide. He has also visited schools, spoken to civic groups across Alabama, and mentored many of today’s successful weather professionals. Among his most meaningful honors is an official resolution from the State of Alabama recognizing his severe weather coverage in West Alabama. His excellence has further been acknowledged by the Associated Press, which named him Best Weather Anchor in 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2015.
Off-screen, Wyatt enjoys gardening, watching football on Saturdays in the fall, and playing the guitar. He also has a passion for music, which was influenced by his mother, Lynn Wyatt, who was a talented musician and singer.
Parents | Family
Wyatt’s mother, Lynn Wyatt, is a musician and singer who influenced his love for music. His father’s name has not been publicly shared, and details about his siblings remain unavailable to the public. Any updates will be shared if and when he decides to disclose more.
Wes Wyatt Age
Wyatt was born on September 7, 1980, in the United States, and is 45 years old as of 2026. He celebrates his birthday on September 7 every year.
Partner | Children
Wyatt is married to his wife, Nicole Wyatt. The couple tied the knot on January 27, 2007, and 2026 marks their 19th wedding anniversary. Together, they have a son, Landen Schilleci, and they live in Alabama with their two dogs, Baxter and Neiman
Wes Wyatt Salary
Wyatt’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Wyatt has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. His primary source of income is working as a meteorologist.
Social Media Platforms
Wyatt is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. He has over 14.1k followers on Instagram @weswyattweather, over 218k followers on Facebook @Wes Wyatt, and 21.8k followers on Twitter @weswyattweather.
Wes Wyatt Height
Wyatt stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Quick Facts About Wes Wyatt
- Age: Wes is 45 years old as of 2026.
- Marital Status: Wes is married to his wife, Nicole Wyatt.
- Net Worth: He has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million
- Salary: Wes receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: He is American
- Height: Wes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.