Bob Lindmeier

Bob Lindmeier’s leadership, advocacy, and influence in broadcast meteorology reach far beyond the impact he’s had on his southern Wisconsin viewers during his more than 45 years in the business.

After receiving his degree in meteorology from UW-Madison, Lindmeier joined Weather Central in 1980. Weather Central, a private weather consulting company, also provided weather data and weather graphic systems to the media. Over the years at Weather Central he would witness the rapid development of new generations of weather graphics systems that revolutionized the television broadcast industry.

Weather Central also partnered with WKOW-TV. Lindmeier was promoted to chief meteorologist at WKOW in 1989, a role he held for more than 30 years. Since 2020, Lindmeier has been the Senior Chief Meteorologist.

Bob believes strongly in climate change education, and has given more than 150 presentations to school, civic, and faith-based groups. He is former Chair of the American Meteorological Society Station Scientist Committee, which encourages broadcast meteorologists to speak out about climate change.

An avid golfer, Lindmeier participates in many charity golf outings for organizations like the American Red Cross, Gilda’s Club, Door of Hope, and Clean Lakes Alliance.

Lindmeier has also helped train and mentor countless meteorologists, many who now lead their own weather departments across the country.