Rick Reichmuth
American meteorologist
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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]
May 21, 1969
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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 |
Early life and education
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
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 17th, 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]
