James D Cantore was born on February 16,1964 and is an American meteorologist.
17 Facts About Jim Cantore
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Jim Cantore is best known as an on-air personality for The Weather Channel.
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Jim Cantore has become one of the best-known meteorologists on television.
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Jim Cantore has been lauded for his ability to "break down" complicated weather events into terms the average viewer can understand.
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Jim Cantore is often selected to go to report on severe weather events.
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Since the ratings for the Weather Channel increase during these events, Jim Cantore has become a recognizable figure.
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Jim Cantore has reported on events such as the Space Shuttle Discovery launch, the "Winter X Games," PGA tournaments, NFL games and more.
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Jim Cantore is a member of both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society.
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Jim Cantore received the NOAA-David S Johnson Award in 2003 for his innovative use of environmental satellite technology.
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Jim Cantore was in London hosting weather segments for NBC during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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On January 28,2014, while doing a live on-location report at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, Jim Cantore was charged by a student named Colin Marcelli.
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Jim Cantore noticed the charge, and kneed Marcelli in the groin.
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Jim Cantore never broke his train of thought nor appeared frazzled during the incident.
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On February 14,2015, while covering the impacts of Winter Storm Neptune along the South Shore of Massachusetts, an intense band of thundersnow struck the area, causing Jim Cantore to react excitedly to the presence of the ultra-rare phenomenon.
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On October 10,2018, while covering landfall of Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach, Florida, Jim Cantore was forced to quickly dodge a flying piece of lumber while reporting live.
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On September 28,2022, while covering Category 4 Hurricane Ian, Jim Cantore was hit by a flying tree branch in the eyewall of the storm at Punta Gorda, Florida.
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Jim Cantore contributes his time to Make-a-Wish Foundation events around the country and he has served as a celebrity cabinet member with the American Red Cross.