Patrick Bigbie Bio, Wiki
Patrick Bigbie is an American Award-winning Meteorologist working for WDAM-TV News in Laurel, Mississippi, serving the station as a chief meteorologist. He has been working with this station since joining in 2015.
Patrick Bigbie Age
Bigbie is 35 years old as of 2025. He was born in 1990 in Seale, Alabama. However, he manages to keep information regarding his date and month of birth away from the limelight.
Patrick Bigbie Height/Measurements
Bigbie stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Patrick Bigbie Education
Bigbie’s fascination with weather began during his childhood years, when he preferred watching The Weather Channel over cartoons. Determined to pursue meteorology, Bigbie seized every opportunity to learn and grow in the field. At just 13 years old, he became the youngest Weather Watcher for WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, a role that connected him with seasoned meteorologists who became both mentors and friends. By the time he finished high school, he had already earned certification as an advanced SkyWarn Spotter.
Bigbie is a 2015 graduate of the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology with a focus on broadcasting. During his time there, he was deeply involved in meteorological activities, serving as Chief Meteorologist for AtmosCenter, a daily student-run weathercast for the school, and was also the meteorologist for the school newspaper, TV, and radio station. His time there was also spent as an intern at WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, where he gained hands-on experience required in the field of meteorology.
Patrick Bigbie Career
Bigbie serves as the Chief Meteorologist at WDAM-TV in Moselle, Mississippi, where he leads the station’s weather coverage and delivers forecasts to viewers across the Pine Belt region. At WDAM-TV, Bigbie has established himself as a trusted voice in weather reporting. His role as Chief Meteorologist places him at the forefront of severe weather coverage, ensuring the community receives timely and accurate information.
Bigbie’s most memorable coverage was in January 2017, when a tornado hit the Pine Belt. He gained recognition after grabbing a sheet of paper and a Sharpie and writing, “No Sound Tornado on the Ground in Petal,” before holding it up to the camera to ensure viewers understood the danger. He did this since the storm had knocked out the station’s audio. Beyond moments like these, Bigbie has earned multiple Best of the Pine Belt awards as “Best Local TV Personality” and has also received an Emmy Award nomination.
When he is not in the newsroom, Bigbie can be found watching Auburn football (War Eagle!), taking photographs, and also enjoying train travels. He also spends much of his quality time with his wife, friends, family, as well as his two dogs, Foo Foo and Princess, doing outdoor activities.
Patrick Bigbie Net Worth
In Bigbie’s career as a meteorologist, he has accumulated a net worth ranging between $1 million and $3 million.
Patrick Bigbie Salary
Bigbie receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Patrick Bigbie Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Bigbie manages to keep information regarding his parents and whether or not he has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of his family information will be done when available.
Patrick Bigbie Spouse
Bigbie is happily married to Rachel, who is known to be a ballet performer. They got married in May 2016, and they celebrated their 8th anniversary on May 15, 2024. Rachel celebrates her birthday on January 28 every year. Together with Rachel, they have two children, a son and a daughter. He’s also a proud cat dad to Sweetie and Chessie, and enjoys spending time with his family, trains, photography, and Auburn football (Information as per top-bios.com).
Patrick Bigbie WDAM-TV
Bigbie works at WDAM-TV where he works alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Scott Kirk
- Nick Lacour
- Rex Thompson
- Brandy McGill
Patrick Bigbie Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Bigbie is vocal on his social media accounts, where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account @PatrickWDAM, he has about 5k followers, around 84k followers on his Facebook page @Patrick Bigbie WDAM, and about 320 followers on his Instagram page @metwxpatrick.