Rob Fowler is an American television weather presenter and journalist, and chief meteorologist for WCBD-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program News 2 Weather
Breakthrough:Joined WCBD-TV as a meteorologist in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Rob Fowler
- Full Name: Rob Fowler
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Meteorologist
- Known For: The television program News 2 Weather
- Current Employer: WCBD-TV
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Birth Year: 1960
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mike Fowler
- Media Level: Local
Rob Fowler Age
Rob Fowler is about 66 years old as of 2026. Rob Fowler was born in 1960.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Georgia Southern University, Mississippi State University, and other institutions.
- Georgia Southern University
- Field of Study: Communications
- Mississippi State University
- Qualification: Certificate
- Field of Study: Broadcast Meteorology
- Portland State University
- Field of Study: Weather and Oceanography
Career & Work
Rob Fowler's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with WCBD-TV, a television station and WBAY-TV.
Organization: WCBD-TV
Role: Chief Meteorologist
Period: September 1987–Present
Details: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Organization: WBAY-TV
Role: Meteorologist
Period: Before 1987
Details: Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States · Worked in television weather forecasting before joining WCBD-TV.
Rise to Fame
Rob Fowler gained recognition as chief Meteorologist on the television show News 2 Weather.
Notable Coverage
- Hurricane Hugo – WCBD-TV – 1989 – Provided weather reporting before, during and after the hurricane affected coastal South Carolina
- Lowcountry hurricane and severe weather forecasting – WCBD-TV – Has presented weather forecasts and storm coverage to Charleston-area viewers for decades
- Inside The Storm: Start 2 Finish – WCBD-TV – 2025 – Named among the contributors to the first-place Community Impact entry in the 2025 RTDNAC awards
Awards & Achievements
- Masters Award — South Carolina Broadcasters Association — 2025 — Lifetime service to the community and contributions to South Carolina broadcasting
Rob Fowler Family & Relationships
Rob Fowler is married to Mike Fowler. He has 3 children, including Trey and Kylie.
- Children:
- Trey
- Kylie
- Tate
Lesser Known Facts
- Worked at WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin, before moving to Charleston.
- Has served WCBD-TV since September 1987.
- Provided weather reporting throughout Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
- Was inducted into the NATAS Silver Circle in 2017.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rob Fowler
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Meteorologist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1960
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Mike Fowler
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Trey (Child)
- Kylie (Child)
- Tate (Child)
