Mike Seidel
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Mike Seidel is an American meteorologist and weather reporter. Moreover, he is a famous and well-recognized meteorologist at The Weather Channel since March 1992. Furthermore, he is popular for covering the field report on severe weather, hurricanes, and snowstorms. Besides, he began his television career with WMDT-TV, from 1980 to 1982, in Salisbury. Before joining his Seidel joined WBOC-TV as the meteorologist.
The Weather Channel meteorologist, Mike Seidel was born as Michael Phillip Seidel on January 18, 1956, in Salisbury, Maryland, USA. Further, Seidel is the son of Marilyn Lynn, a nurse, and Samuel W. Seidel, an insurance executive. He holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. He attended Wicomico Senior High School. Later, he joined Salisbury State College and completed his graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Science and Mathematics. Apart, he completed his master's degree in meteorology at Pennsylvania State University.
Long Marital Life With his Wife
Well, Mike, 64, is a married man. Moreover, Seidel is married to his long time partner turned wife, Christine Schroder. The couple walked down to the aisle in 1994. Their wedding was held in front of family and closed friends. Since after the wedding, the duo is enjoying their happy life and also shares a strong bond between them.
So, there is no sign of their divorce and separation yet. Apart, the couple also shares two lovely children from their long married life. The couple became the parents of a son Zoey Seidel and a daughter, Sammy Seidel.
As of now, they are enjoying a proud and happy parenthood life with their two children. Besides, the couple is too protective of their children's physical and psychological development. Apart, Mike is living a happy married life with his wife and two children.
Mike Seidel's Net Worth & Salary
The 175.26 cm tall, Mike has collected an impressive amount of net worth from his long career as a meteorologist. As of 2020, he has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Similarly, Allison Chinchar is an American meteorologist for CNN with a net worth of $500,000.
Apart, the average salary of a meteorologist in the United States is $55,771. On the other hand, he might earn more than average salary as he is in the field of meteorology since 1992. As of now, he is living a healthy and wealthy life with his wife and children in Atlanta.
Two Decades as Meteorologist
Putting the high lights on a professional career, Mike began his career by working for four local radio stations while studying in high school. After, his master's degree, he joined WYFF-TV as a full-time broadcaster from 1983 to 1989. Moreover, he also hosted the National Football League, Kickoff Forecast segments from NFL venues.
After he left his job on WYFF-TV, he worked at WBOV-TV till 1992. Later in the same year of 1992, he started his long journey as a meteorologist at The Weather Channel(TWC). Besides, Seidel is continuously severing in TWC and recently completed in 28 years in TWC. He worked in TWC along with Vivian Brown, Stephanie Abrams, Jim Cantore, and many others.
Online Presence: Twitter, Instagram & Facebook
Mike seems very active in social media accounts like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Moreover, he has 2.5 million followers on Twitter @mikesediel. Besides, he has 3,281 followers on [email protected] He is also present on Facebook.