James Franklin (meteorologist)

James L. Franklin is a weather forecaster with the National Hurricane Center and its current branch chief. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology[1] and of Ransom Everglades School[2] in 1976 in Miami, where he was a co-valedictorian.

Franklin likes to add his wit to many of his forecasts, much like his counterpart Dr. Lixion Avila and in contrast with the often dry commentary of other forecasters. For example:

References

  1. ^ The Best of New Orleans! News Feature: Lessons from Lili (2002-10-15)
  2. ^ Alumni Directory. Coconut Grove, FL: Ransom-Everglades School. 1981. 
  3. ^ Franklin, James (2002-10-04). "Tropical Storm Kyle Discussion number 58". National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2002/dis/al122002.discus.058.html. Retrieved 2010-06-05. 
  4. ^ Franklin, James (2002-10-09). "Tropical Depression Kyle Discussion number 78". National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2002/dis/al122002.discus.078.html. Retrieved 2010-06-05. 
  5. ^ Franklin, James (2005-07-23). "Tropical Storm Franklin Discussion number 8". National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2005/dis/al062005.discus.008.shtml. Retrieved 2010-06-05. 
  6. ^ Tropical Cyclone Report—Hurricane Vince
  7. ^ Franklin, James (2009-08-17). "Tropical Depression Ana Discussion 22". National Hurricane Center. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2009/al02/al022009.discus.022.shtml. Retrieved 2010-06-05.