James-Paul Dice is a chief meteorologist for television, a flight instructor, and a weather presenter. He is notably known as J-P Dice and is also the first meteorologist from Alabama to earn the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the AMS.
The avid aviator is also a cancer survivor and has helped thousands of people share his experiences with a similar illness. Let us know more about James-Paul Dice's biography and career.
Jim Cantore Biography - Meteorologist
Early Life, Family, and Education
James-Paul Dice was born on June 19, 1972, in Florida, United States. He was raised by his parents, who loved and cared about their child. His mother's name is Diane Dice. The TV presenter has also not shared any details regarding his family members to keep them away from the spotlight.
In his earlier days, James was a bright kid who loved computers and was intrigued by broadcasting. James would insist his parents take him to TV stations where he found his interest in computers and broadcasting. He also won many science awards in his high school. James watched planes take off and land, which inspired him to own a plane and become a pilot someday.
James studied at the University of Florida, where he completed his undergraduate studies in broadcast news. Following his bachelor's completion, the meteorologist attended the Mississippi State University and got his master's in geoscience and meteorology. Being a bright and talented person from a young age, James went on to have a successful career.
Career
James-Paul Dice started his career at WCJB TV20 as a Weekend Meteorologist for two years in his native hometown of Gainesville, Florida. He started working at WHNT News 19 as a morning meteorologist in Huntsville, Alabama, in 1997 before leaving office in 2008. The meteorologist was later employed as a physical science instructor at Jefferson State Community College, where James teaches introductory physical science classes to this day.
The meteorologist also led the development of the first dual-polarization doppler radar used in broadcast meteorology in 2004, which earned him a certified broadcast meteorological seal from the American meteorologist society. His invention could determine whether the storm was producing rain, hail, or sleet.
James-Paul Dice is a chief meteorologist for WBRC FOX6 News. Image Source: James's Facebook.
The multi-talented TV presenter is also an independent flight Instructor since 2017. James has passed primary and advanced training in single and multi-engine aircraft, Mooney and Cirrus aircraft. He is also a contract pilot and an aviation weather consultant, providing weather instructions and consultations to pilots, flight departments, and flight schools by working alongside AOPA's Air Safety Institute hosting while also hosting safety seminars. Currently, James-Paul Dice is a chief meteorologist for WBRC FOX6 News and presents the weather for the evening newscast hours.
Is a Cancer Survivor
Fox6 meteorologist James-Paul Dice was diagnosed with stage two colorectal cancer and underwent chemotherapy before surviving the deadly illness. The weather broadcaster asked for a colonoscopy after he saw blood in his stool. James was scared at first but was relieved to find out that the doctors could treat him with the current technology.
As shared himself, James underwent six weeks of radiation combined with rounds of chemo to shrink the tumor before removing it with surgery. He is now in remission and is enjoying his life.
James-Paul Dice's Net Worth and Earnings
According to the website Salary, a chief meteorologist in Alabama has a salary of $50K, which can range between $41K and $54.8K, varying on education, additional skills, certifications, and experience. Also, there are many websites online with incomplete data of the aviator's fortune. However, with such a high-profile career and years of experience and expertise in the broadcasting and meteorology field, James-Paul Dice's net worth is sure to have surpassed over a million dollars.
According to Payscale, an average flight instructor earns a salary of around $60K in the United States. Being a pilot alongside a weather broadcaster for Fox news, it is no doubt that James earns a considerable sum of money through his profession. Thinking of James-Paul Dice as a multi-millionaire would not be an understatement as his long work history and present professional status undoubtedly pay him a fat check. His expertise in his field of work has undoubtedly helped to increase James-Paul Dice's net worth.
Relationship and Children
James-Paul is married to his wife Aliece Dice, who works as a realtor and is a registered nurse. Aliece graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Capella University. The beautiful couples took their vows and got married while flying on a plane. A friend of James offered his plane, a Cessna Conquest II, for the grand occasion as the venue for their marriage. James-Paul Dice's wife wore her ring as she exchanged her vows with her partner at around 6,000 feet over Birmingham on December 17, 2011.
The pair's reception was held in a hangar at St. Clair Country Airport. The married couple loves flying around together in their Piper PA-28 and have flown over the Bahamas, Chicago, and many other places. Also, the famous TV personality has not shared any details about his offsprings with the media and other details related to his wife Aliece Dice.
James-Paul Dice loves to fly around in his plane with his wife. Image Source: James's Facebook.
Dice has a son with his former wife before his marriage with his wife, Aliece Dice. James-Paul Dice's son is named Spencer Dice and he has not shared much information about him. Details about James's former wife are still unknown to the people as the couple was private about their lives. However, the TV personality is currently living a happy and comfortable life with his family. Despite the failure of his earlier relationship, James is in love and peace with his wife Aliece and son Spencer.
Trivia and Fun Facts
- He visited the CBS affiliate in Orlando at the age of 13.
- James currently advocates for colon cancer awareness.
- The pilot has more than 1,400 total hours of flight time.
- He has over 5K followers on his Facebook.
