NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell joined NBC 5 in August 2012 and can be seen weekdays on NBC 5 First at Four and NBC 5 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m.
Before NBC 5, Mitchell had been chief meteorologist at KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, since 1994.
While there, he was responsible for covering some of the most intense storms, including several tornado outbreaks, flooding, blizzards, and wildfires. Before that, he forecasted weather at WOI-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, and at AccuWeather, based in State College, Pennsylvania.
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He earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the University of Nebraska and received the CBM seal from the American Meteorological Society.
The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press have recognized him for his severe weather forecasting experiences. Mitchell’s team of meteorologists at KOCO-TV was also recognized by the Oklahoma governor, Frank Keating, for their exceptional work covering an EF-5 tornado in May 1999 in Oklahoma City.
Rick and his wife have been married for more than 25 years and have a daughter and a son.
The Latest
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Weather Quiz: ‘How often are ‘normal' tempeatures updated?'
NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks, “How often are the ‘normal’ temperatures updated?”
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NBC 5 Forecast: Continued heat and dryness into the weekend
For the first time in weeks, there’s NOT a Heat Advisory in effect for North Texas heading into the weekend. It will still be plenty hot, with a high of 101 degrees at DFW Airport on Saturday. Rick’s latest forecast is here.
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Weather Quiz: Aug. 27 marks what day in meteorology?
NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks, “Aug. 27 marks what day in meteorology?”
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NBC 5 Forecast: Lunar eclipse tonight; hot through next week
There’s a lunar eclipse tonight — no glasses needed! Looking forward, NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell said it’ll be hot and mainly dry weather will continue through next week. Daily high temperatures will be around 100.
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Weather Quiz: What stretched from DFW to Kansas City, setting a record for distance?
NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks, “What stretched from DFW to Kansas City, setting a record for distance?”
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NBC 5 Forecast: Temps remain well above normal
A weak summertime cold front may produce isolated thunderstorms tonight as it drifts southward. NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell says that after Wednesday night, the forecast looks mainly dry and hot for the next several days.
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Weather Quiz: High frequency radars can detect particles as small as what?
NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks, high frequency radars can detect particles as small as what size?
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NBC 5 Forecast: Low rain chances Wednesday; hot, but not extreme heat
The Extreme Heat Warning will no longer be in effect on Wednesday, but a Heat Advisory will replace it.
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Weather Quiz: ‘How many days of 109 degrees or higher were recorded in 1980?'
NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks, “How many days of 109 degrees or higher were recorded in 1980?”
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NBC 5 Forecast: Continued dangerous heat for Tuesday; Extreme Heat Warning extended
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for North Texas until 9 p.m. Tuesday. NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell says afternoon temperatures will soar to as high as 107 degrees.
