Emmett Rice Bio, Wiki, WJHG, Age, Height, Partner, Net Worth

Emmett Rice Biography

Emmett Rice is a renowned American meteorologist working as the weekend meteorologist for WJHG/WECP in Panama City, Florida. He joined the WJHG Storm Team Alert in June 2025 and has become a fan favourite among WJHG viewers. Rice also had the opportunity to intern at WJXT – News4Jax in Jacksonville, FL, from May 2024 to August 2024.

Emmett Rice Age

Rice manages to keep information regarding his date of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday or how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 30s.

Emmett Rice Height / Measurements

Rice is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is equivalent to 170.18 cm.

Emmett Rice Wife / Children

Rice manages to keep information regarding whether he is married or not away from the public. He also keeps information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.

Emmett Rice Family / Relatives

Rice’s father is called Michael Rice. He has a brother, though his name is not disclosed to the public. He, however, manages to keep information regarding his parents and siblings away from the limelight, and as aresult not much is known about his family background. We will update this information once it’s available.

Emmett Rice Career

Rice attended Mississippi State University, where he pursued his Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology with a concentration in broadcast and a minor in broadcast journalism, graduating in May 2025. During his time at the university, Rice had the opportunity to intern at WJXT – News4Jax in Jacksonville, FL, from May 2024 to August 2024. This opportunity helped him gain experience in both the newsroom and the weather center.

He serves as a weekend meteorologist at WJHG-TV, Panama City Beach, Florida. He joined the WJHG Storm Team Alert in June 2025 and has become a fan favourite among WJHG viewers. As a meteorologist, Rice is responsible for delivering weather forecasts, preparing graphics, and reporting on local weather events for the Gulf Coast region.

It’s worth noting that Rice’s passion for weather sparked after experiencing the destruction of Hurricanes Matthew and Irma firsthand. When he is not in the newsroom, Rice can be found weightlifting, playing & producing music. He also finds passion in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Emmett Rice Salary

Rice receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.

Emmett Rice Net Worth

Through Rice’s career as a meteorologist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.

Emmett Rice WJHG/WECP

Rice works with WJHG/WECP, where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;

Emmett Rice Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Rice is active on his social media accounts. He has about 1.1k followers on his Instagram account @emmett.rice