Mike Taylor is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and meteorologist for WXYZ-TV.
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Best Known For:The television show 7 First Alert Weather forecasts
Breakthrough:Covered the November 17 Illinois tornado outbreak while working at WCIA-TV in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Mike Taylor
- Full Name: Mike Taylor
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television show 7 First Alert Weather forecasts
- Current Employer: WXYZ-TV
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
- Gender: Male
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $326,000-$4,663,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $44,000-$194,000 (Estimated range)
Mike Taylor Age
Mike Taylor's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Mississippi State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology.
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Meteorology
Career & Work
Mike Taylor's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WXYZ-TV, a television station and WMAR-TV.
Organization: WXYZ-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: December 2018–Present
Details: Detroit, Michigan · Member of the 7 First Alert Weather team.
Organization: WMAR-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: From June 2015
Details: Baltimore, Maryland
Organization: WCIA-TV
Role: Weekend Meteorologist
Period: Before June 2015
Details: Champaign, Illinois · Covered the November 17, 2013 tornado outbreak.
Organization: WBKB-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Details: Alpena, Michigan
Organization: WXYZ-TV
Role: Weather Department Intern
Details: Detroit, Michigan · Early career internship under Dave Rexroth.
Rise to Fame
Mike Taylor rose to prominence for his role on the television show 7 First Alert Weather forecasts.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 7 First Alert Weather forecasts and WCIA tornado-outbreak coverage.
Television
- TV Show: 7 First Alert Weather forecasts (Meteorologist, 2018-Present)
- Work: WCIA tornado-outbreak coverage (Meteorologist, 2013) — Weather team provided live coverage during an Illinois tornado outbreak
Notable Coverage
- November 17 Illinois tornado outbreak - WCIA-TV - 2013 - Provided extended on-air tornado warnings during the outbreak
Lesser Known Facts
- Initially studied mechanical engineering before changing his major to meteorology.
- His weather-related dancing videos have attracted local social-media attention.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mike Taylor
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$194,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $326,000–$4,663,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
