Jim Cantore

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Jim Cantore, a Weather Channel (TWC) meteorologist and Storm-Tracker, is among the most prominent and passionate weather broadcasters on television.

When a major weather event has occurred or is imminent, Cantore provides live field reporting from that site. Clips of him reporting while braving hurricane winds are a staple of the channel. Jim has reported from so many hurricanes that residents along the coast have given him the nickname, "The Angel of Death".

[edit] Early life

Born in White River Junction, Vermont. Cantore graduated from nearby Lyndon State College in 1986. The Weather Channel gave him his first job out of college in July of 1986.

[edit] Career Advancing

Cantore hosted the show Atmospheres in 2000 with Mish Michaels, and he narrates Storm Stories, which is shown daily on TWC. He is also on The Weather Channel as their Storm Tracker on Evening Edition now from 9 to 11 p.m EST - Monday through Friday.

[edit] Places Cantore has Reported From

Cantore has reported from the sites of numerous hurricanes, including the 4 major hurricanes that affected Florida in 2004. Cantore also covered Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He has reported on-site from various blizzards and floods as well.

• Hurricane Isabel : Ocean City, Maryland
• Hurricane Lili (2002): Lafayette, Louisiana
• Hurricane Charley (2004): Fort Myers, Florida
• Hurricane Frances (2004): Palm Bay, Florida
• Hurricane Ivan (2004): Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Hurricane Jeanne (2004): Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
• Hurricane Katrina (2005): Biloxi, Mississippi
• Hurricane Ophelia (2005): Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
• Hurricane Rita (2005): Houston, Texas
• Hurricane Wilma (2005): Key Largo, Florida
• Tropical Storm Beryl (2006): Chatham, MA
• Tropical Storm Ernesto (2006): Miami Beach, Florida; Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Hurricane Florence (2006): Bermuda