Alex Kirchner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Meteorologist at WREX-TV

  • Education

    • University of wisconsin-madison

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of science atmospheric and oceanic science

      Activities and Societies: American Meteorological Society

  • Experience

    • Wkow-abc 27

      Jan 2008 - May 2008
      Intern
    • Kcwy

      Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
      Morning/noon meteorologist
    • Wxow news 19

      Aug 2010 - Aug 2014
      • Morning Meteorologist

        Jan 2012 - Aug 2014
      • Weekend Meteorologist

        Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
    • Wrex-tv

      Aug 2014 - now
      Chief meteorologist

      I produce and deliver the weather forecast on-air for the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. broadcasts (and develop new graphics on a nightly basis to help tell the story), in addition to recording short radio forecasts for our radio partners. I also update our website with a daily forecast article, and write longer-form web articles about weather/science as topics arise. I post on the station's Facebook and Twitter accounts multiple times per shift about the forecast, weather topics and science topics, and deliver a Facebook Live forecast on a nightly basis (or as needed during severe weather or winter coverage). Outside of the broadcast, I mentor the other meteorologists on staff. I write, produce and deliver a sponsored weekly one-minute weather and science report called "Weather Wise". I also coordinate and lead an annual outreach project called "Project: Tornado". WREX meteorologists visit area elementary schools to teach the students about severe weather safety. This includes an assembly with a video we produce, interactive examples, and question/answer session. In 2020, I helped put together a digital version of Project:Tornado for the station’s website as well as a 30 minute special report on tornado education and safety. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified broadcast meteorologist (cbm)

      American meteorological society
      Apr 2014
    • The climate station

      Covering climate now
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Emmy Award The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Region Nov 2024 The Emmy was awarded in the "Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Weather/Environment/Science" category and stood out against many excellent segments from Milwaukee and Chicago. The award was for my "Weather Wise" series and is the 3 time in the last 5 years "Weather Wise" has won an Emmy!
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Emmy nomination (Weather Anchor) The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Region Nov 2024 I had the honor of my on-air work being Emmy nominated. My coverage included several severe weather events, the April 2024 total solar eclipse, and the warmest winter on record in Rockford's history.
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Emmy nomination (Weather Anchor) The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Region Nov 2023 It was quite an honor to be nominated for my on-air work, which included covering one of the largest tornado outbreaks in Illinois history. I was the only nominee from one of the small markets.
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Emmy Award The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Region Nov 2022 The Emmy was awarded in the "Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Weather News" category. It's the second time "Weather Wise" has been awarded an Emmy!
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Murrow Award RTDNA Jun 2021 Awarded in the Digital category for "Severe weather education saves lives"https://www.rtdna.org/content/2021_regional_edward_r_murrow_award_winners
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Emmy Award The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Region Dec 2020 The Emmy was awarded in the "Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series – Weather" category and was against several large market nominees. The award was for my "Weather Wise" series; you can check it out via the link below!
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Best Weathercaster Illinois Broadcasters Associaton Silver Dome Awards Jun 2019 2nd Place
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Best Weathercaster Illinois Broadcasters Associaton Silver Dome Awards Jun 2018
    • Awarded to Alex Kirchner
      Regional Team Emmy Award The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Chicago/Midwest Region Nov 2015 The Emmy was awarded in the "Morning Newscast: Smaller Markets" and was up against several other nominees. The award was for "The Aftermath of an EF-4 Tornado".
  • Volunteer Experience

    • I READ Volunteer

      Issued by United Way of Rock River Valley on Sept 2016
      United Way of Rock River ValleyAssociated with Alex Kirchner