Brian James is a senior weather producer and Saturday evening meteorologist for KXAS-TV NBC 5. He is a Broadcast Meteorologist with more than 25 years of experience in weather analysis and forecasting and a forensic and consulting meteorologist.
James has been a part of the American Meteorological Society from September 1995 till today. He has spent the majority of his 20+ years as a degreed meteorologist in broadcast meteorology. He’s also a recipient of the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) Seal of Approval.
Who Is Brian James Meteorologist?
Brian James is a meteorologist based in Dallas – Fort Worth. He earned a degree in bachelor of science in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in 1997. James worked as a storm chaser for KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City throughout college, which led to his first career in television. After graduation, he went straight to work for KOCO-TV as a weather producer and storm chase coordinator.
Brian then stepped into the front of the camera when he obtained a job at WGKI-TV in Cadillac, Michigan. His next assignment took him to WEYI-TV in Flint, Michigan, where he worked as a morning meteorologist for three years.
All set up … ready to track severe storms the rest of the afternoon and evening. Make sure y’all are ready too! Plan, prepare, and be #WeatherAware! #dfwwx #NBCDFWWeather pic.twitter.com/6cxYsHhB5L
— Meteorologist Brian James (@BrianJamesWx) April 12, 2022
Brian moved to Texas in 2003 and worked for KVII-TV in Amarillo from 2003 until 2007. From 2008 to 2015, he returned to KVII for a second time.
Brian has become a radar specialist for NBCUniversal in addition to his on-air duties on NBC5. He spends time visiting other NBC and Telemundo stations, training and assisting them in the optimal use of their radars.
How Old Is Brian James? His Wikipedia Details
The actual age of the NBC5 Meteorologist Brian James is yet unknown. However, after looking at his pictures on his Instagram profile (@brianjameswx), he seems to be in his 40s. He is also yet to have his own Wikipedia page.
Brian may not be a native Texan, but he feels more at ease here than anywhere else. He grew raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where blizzards and lake effect snow piqued his interest in weather. However, after high school, he was drawn south by a fascination with violent thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Brian is the father of two children, Olivia and Charlotte. In addition to storm chasing, he enjoys going to the gym and fishing.
How Much Does Brian James Earn?
Brian James’s net worth might be around the millions. Likewise, they estimated that he had a salary of about $325,000 per annum. However, the information is yet to be verified by him.
Brian must be compensated handsomely for his contributions to the NBC5 company, as he has over 25 years of experience in meteorology. He has gained considerable wealth as a result of his work expertise.
He is also the owner of Brian’s Bassin’ and Forecastin’ YouTube channel. He currently has 14,190 views total views in 17 total videos that he has uploaded to the track. He uploads videos related to his fishing activities and teaches fishing skills to his viewers.