Rex Thompson
Weather Forecaster
Moselle, MS
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Rex is originally from Columbia, MS. His interest in weather began in 1969 when he was just 8 years old.
One of the worst hurricanes to ever strike the United State was hurricane Camille. It struck south Mississippi on August 17th-18th. Winds in his home town were estimated to be sustained at 120 mph with gusts to 140. This event made a huge impact on Rex.
At the age of 12 he was fortunate enough to meet Jim Thornhill. Jim was the director of the Civil Defense for Marion County and Columbia. We know it now as Emergency Management.
It tuned out Mr. Thornhill was a former Air Force meteorologist and immediately took Rex under his wing and began to teach him.
Rex’s first ever broadcast experience was at WFFF radio in Columbia where he did a weather segment at just 13 years of age. He landed his first job in television in as the weekend weathercast for WAPT channel 16 in 1982.
Rex has worked several stints in the Pine Belt on various television stations over the years as well as the weekend weathercast for WTVC in Chattanooga, TN.
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WDAM 7 Meteorologist Rex Thompson looks at the forecast for Monday, March 27, and the week ahead.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:45 AM CST
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WDAM First Alert Meteorologist Rex Thompson looks at the weather forecast for the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
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Perhaps a dash of rain toward the end of an otherwise gorgeous week ahead.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:47 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM Meteorologist Rex Thompson looks to the days ahead, including a possible Weather Alert Day on Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 9:37 AM CST
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WDAM Meteorologist Rex Thompson previews the weather for the week ahead.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:44 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM meteorologist Rex Thompson previews the days ahead in his Wednesday morning forecast.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 8:21 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM 7 meteorologist Rex Thompson tells you what to expect with the weather this Mardi Gras morning.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM meteorologist Rex Thompson previews what's to come this week.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:38 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
The WDAM First Alert Weather Team has declared Tuesday a First Alert Weather Day in the Pine Belt.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
The 2022 Hurricane Season sent multiple storms through the Gulf of Mexico and up the Atlantic coastline. Here’s a look at the storms this past year
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 1:32 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM 7's Rex Thompson says heavy rain on way
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
New Year’s Day is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the lower 70s and lows in the mid-50s.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Good Monday evening, everyone!
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Cold weather 'til midweek, followed by rain
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 8:50 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Jones County intends to hire corrections officers
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:19 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
A strong cold front is expected to impact the Pine Belt later tonight with wind gusts up to 30 mph.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 8:10 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM Metereologist Rex Thompson looks to the weekend, and it's going to be cold.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:27 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Cloudy skies expected over the Pine Belt
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 3:41 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Friday to be clear and chilly in most of the Pine Belt, with a 50 percent chance of showers Saturday
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 8:49 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for our area this afternoon, lasting until early Wednesday morning.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 9:09 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Good Monday, everyone!
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 7:27 AM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Rex Thompson gives a look at the week ahead on Monday, Nov. 14.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 4:24 PM CST
|By Rex Thompson
Look for mostly sunny skies next week, but keep a jacket handy for cooler temperatures.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2022 at 7:58 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM 7's Rex Thompson says to look for cooler temperatures as the week progresses.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 7:36 AM CDT
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WDAM 7's Rex Thompson gives a glimpse into the week's forecast.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 6:55 AM CDT
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Rex Thompson gives a five day weather forecast on November 1.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
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WDAM 7's Rex Thompson offers a pleasant forecast of a pleasant week ahead
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Rain is expected to enter the Pine Belt on Tuesday, then reappear toward the weekend.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Next week's weather expected to be a mixed bag.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 9:18 AM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Look for a nice day with sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s to around 70.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Pretty weather expected over next few days
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM 7's Rex Thompson offers his take on the upcoming weather in the Pine Belt.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
It is going to be a very nice night in the Pine Belt for area football games with less humid weather expected.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Good Tuesday evening Pine Belt!
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Meteorologist Rex Thompson breaks down what to expect with the weather as we head into the start of the week.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
On Tuesday, look for mostly sunny and hot weather with highs in the lower 90s and lows in the lower 70s.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
It is going to be a great day in the Pine Belt. Highs will be in the upper 80s to around 90 with no rain.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
It is going to be a sunny and warm day here in South Mississippi with highs in the upper 80s.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Good Tuesday evening everyone!
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Another rainy week expected in the Pine Belt.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Hurricane Camille still ranks as the second most intense storm to hit the North American continent.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 8:24 AM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
It is going to be hot and humid today in the Pine Belt with a 50% chance for mainly afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
It is going to be hot and humid today with highs in the lower 90s. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and early evening.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM 7's Rex Thompson says to be prepared for afternoon showers through next week.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
In the week ahead, look for humid days in the Pine Belt with a decent chance of regular rain.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 8:40 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Rainy, but slightly cooler temperatures in store for the Pine Belt next week.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
High temperatures to remain in the 90s this week, though conditions are expected to ease as the week progresses.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
Relentlessly hot in the Pine Belt next week, says WDAM 7's Rex Thompson.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
The wheel in the sky is expected to remain parked over the Pine Belt all week next week.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:48 AM CDT
|By Rex Thompson
WDAM 7's Rex Thompson says a Heat Advisory has been issued and is expected to be in effect until at least 8 p.m.
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