US EditionWheeler Goes Out in Style: Longtime WDAY Meteorologist Receives a Touching Sendoff
- John Wheeler, WDAY-TV's first meteorologist, announced his retirement in Fargo after delivering weather forecasts for 40 years as of May 2025.
- John Wheeler started working at WDAY in early 1985 shortly after graduating from college in Iowa, symbolizing the transition from traditional entertainer-style presenters to formally trained meteorologists.
- Throughout his career, Wheeler provided weather updates on floods, tornadoes, blizzards, and heat waves while leading a team dedicated to passing on meteorological knowledge.
- His farewell forecast aired live on May 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. On channel 6 and online, honoring his legacy with community congratulations and reflections on his professionalism.
- Wheeler's retirement suggests confidence in the strong WDAY meteorology team he helped build and a legacy rooted in integrity and scientific communication.
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Live at 6 p.m.: John Wheeler's Farewell Forecast on WDAY
WDAY will air John Wheeler's Farewell Forecast live Friday, May 16, to honor his 40 year-long career on channel 6. This special broadcast will be available on WDAY and streaming on WDAY+, on InForum.com and on this page, starting at 6 p.m. During the Farewell Forecast, reporter Kevin Wallevand will walk us through John Wheeler's history at WDAY, dating back to 1985. (Please refresh this page if the live stream does not appear or is formatted in…
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