Jim Cantore Biography and Wiki
Jim Cantore is a renowned American meteorologist best known as an on-air personality for The Weather Channel. He is one of the best meteorologists on television. Cantore received the NOAA-David S. Johnson Award in 2003 for his innovative use of environmental satellite technology and also holds the AMS Television Seal of Approval.
Cantore started his career after graduating from college in July 1986 when he was hired by The Weather Channel. Cantore is also a member of both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. Moreover, he serves as the narrator of the TWC series Storm Stories.
Jim Cantore’s Age and Birthday
Cantore was born on February 16, 1964, in Beacon Fall, Connecticut, United States of America. He is 59 years old.
Jim Cantore Height
The meteorologist stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.73 m).
Jim Cantore Parents| Family
The Beacon Fall, Connecticut native was raised in White River Junction, Vermont. He is the son of James Cantore.
Jim Cantore’s Wife and Children
Cantore was married to Tamra Zinn from 1990 until 2009 when they got divorced. The couple was blessed with two children; a daughter, Christina born in 1998, and a son Ben born in 1995. Both of his children suffer from Fragile X syndrome.
Jim Cantore Education
Cantore graduated from Lyndon Sates College (Northern Vermont University- Lyndon) with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology in 1986.
Jim Cantore Career| The Weather Channel
Cantore started his career after graduating from college in July 1986 when he was hired by The Weather Channel. Since then, Jim has had an amazing career and rose to one of the best meteorologists in the United States. He has been praised for his ability to “break down” complicated weather events into terms the average viewer can understand.
He is best known for his live coverage of major weather events such as Hurricanes Ike, Gustav, Katrina, Isabel, Rita, Andrew, Floyd, Mitch, Bonnie, Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Irma, Dorian, Laura, and Ian. He has also reported on events such as the Space Shuttle Discovery launch, NFL games, and more.
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Jim Cantore Thundersnow
On February 14, 2015, while covering the impacts of Winter Storm Neptune along the South Shore of Massachusetts, an extreme band of thundersnow struck the area, causing Cantore to react excitedly to the presence of the ultra-rare phenomenon. The video of his reaction now has over 5,000,000 views on YouTube.
Jim Cantore Salary
The veteran meteorologist earns an average annual salary of about $120,000.
Jim Cantore’s Net Worth
Being one of the best meteorologists on television, Cantore has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million.
FAQs about Cantore
How Old is Jim Cantore?
He is 59 years old. He was born on February 16, 1964, in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, United States of America.
How Tall is Jim Cantore?
The meteorologist stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.73 m).
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