[9], On August 19, 2015, Fox announced that he would be working as the on-air meteorologist for "News Channel Nebraskas first station in Norfolk", with more stations on the way. Smart and beautiful. For 27 years of his career he was at the television station WTNH in New Haven, Connecticut, where he started in 1984 and was senior meteorologist until 2011, and later with WTIC-TV in Hartford, Connecticut, where he was the weeknight 5:00 and 11:00p.m. meteorologist, reported science and technology stories for the 4:00p.m. newscast and was host for a garden segment titled "Geoff's Garden". Want to know more about me? The New Haven Register June 28 broke the story that Fox, although now living in California, had been rehired by Channel 8 to do evening weather reports out of his self-built home studio. She attended Liberty High School in Bethlehem. He is currently working as a meteorologist for WTNH-TV since August 2017. Ever since. Erika Martin Leaves WTNH By MaryEllen Fillo Hartford Courant Dec 15, 2014 at 9:47 am Expand Over at WTNH, there is one less weather reporter. He forecasts for News Channel Nebraska from his home studio weather center. 1 talking about this. "I have some news to share with you, and it's probably going to come as a bit of a surprise, but News 8 has decided to move in a different direction as far as their weather team is concerned," said Campagna. Ashley joined WTNH-TV, Channel 8, in New Haven, Connecticut in January 2019. Cooking is something that Ive always loved. I had one guy write, Shouldve been a meteorologist. I love people who say this it has the underlying tone that we are paid to be wrong.. We had Sandy and Irenemultiple tornado touchdowns, oh and how about 40 inches of snow? Ashley bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015, however, she returned to New England in 2019. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy. Therefore there is no doubt he is earning a decent salary. Also Read: Craig Setzer Leaving CBS4: Where Is the Miami Meteorologist Going? Over 1,300 people have died in a powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. When I first started out at WFSB in 2003, I was the only female meteorologist in the market. 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Ashley earns an average salary of $71,441 per year. Erika is extremely happy to be a part of the diverse ABC 4 News family and loves being a part of the Good Morning Utah team with Sarah, Brian, Jerad and the entire morning production crew. Currently, Ashley serves as a weather forecaster at WTNH. Her main source of income is her job as a weather forecaster at WTNH. Geoff Fox - Meteorologist for News Channel Nebraska. Looks like longtime Connecticut meteorologist Joe Furey has a new job. [5], In early 2011, after 27 years at WTNH, Fox was told that his contract would not be renewed and he then proceeded to depart from the station. A local boy through and through, Sams weather interest began at a very young age, when the tornado that went through Hamden on July 10, 1989 narrowly missed his house! I actually originally wanted to be an astronaut but settled on weather when I realized it might be tough to get into outer space. But this week has been challenging. Geoff Fox (born July 26, 1950)[1] is an Emmy-award winning American television broadcast meteorologist, with his career and expertise the industry covering 4 decades. Fred is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and Television Seals of Approval. Now Im getting venomous messages insulting my intelligence and my appearance. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. Garett is fairly tall and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (approx. [2] She became active in education initiatives in Philadelphia area schools, and represented 6ABC at community events such as the Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia Auto Show, and the 6ABC Holiday Food Drive. Powerful quake kills at least 138 people in Turkey, Syria. I remember feeling crushed and even second guessed myself at times, but I just kept showing up and doing the best job I could, she said. NEW HAVEN >> Geoff Fox, the well-known TV meteorologist who was rehired by WTNH News 8 in June, has had his service there terminated after only about two months on the air. According to his Facebook page, the 30-year veteran, most recently with Fox61 News, will join WTNH-TV, Channel 8, on Oct. 2 . But as he said on Facebook, we offered him an opportunity to stay with Channel 8 and he declined., Connors concluded: We are grateful for all Geoff did for WTNH this summer and we wish him nothing but the best in the future.. She was born in Massachusetts, United States of America. Dont let anyone dampen your spirit. Meteorologist Sam Kantrow joined Storm Team 8 in February, 2011, first as a weather producer and web meteorologist for WTNH, and is now part of Storm Team 8s on-air crew. A native of Foster, Rhode Island and Killingly, Connecticut, Simmons is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University and a member of the American Meteorological Society. I worked construction in high school, and did maintenance work for 8 years when I was younger. On Friday (Sept. 8) they made an offer for a part-time job. I also have a motorcycle and love riding across the state. [2] He received a certificate in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University[3] and holds a broadcast seal from the American Meteorological Society.[4]. Ever since then, he has loved the weather, and anything about the weather. Spring & Summer at Mt. South Norwalk during Tropical Storm Henri on Aug. 22, 2021. Dorcas Additionally, Scott has also been a meteorologist at WCCB-TV in Charlotte, NC; WJTV-TV in Jackson, MS. [3] Popular WTNH-TV meteorologist Kevin Arnone may be leaving Channel 8, as he announced to his loyal followers on Facebook last week, but he isn't leaving weather forecasting. Through a social media statement, Masciadrelli thanked his colleagues and viewers at 22News. , When it comes to Tropical Storm Henri or any storm Cole said that meteorologists have nothing to gain by hyping things up., At the end of the day, were doing the best job possible to provide the most accurate and at times life-saving information to the public, she said. $75 for 75th! Ashley won an honorable mention due to her photo of lenticular clouds in 2008. [citation needed], In mid-2013, Fox relocated to Southern California, and in January 2015, he joined NBC affiliate KMIR-TV in Palm Springs, where he served as the weeknight meteorologist from early 2015 until September 2015. Everyday there are 100's of new comments and messages. Grow is married to Kevin Cei,[4] who also graduated from Penn State in meteorology. I reached out to Rachel right after her post, said Baylor, a meteorologist at New Haven's WTNH. The year after Hurricane Hugo made landfall there, Ashley moved to Charleston, South Carolin. Prior to going to Connecticut, Ashley worked for WAVY based in Hampton Roads, Virginia which is News 8s sister station. Grow left WUSA in 2015.[3]. 14 arrested at Connecticut capitol building during, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Ashley remembers being glued to the TV while watching the coverage. Meteorologist Ryan Munn joined Storm Team 8 in August, 2021 as a Freelance Meteorologist. FOX61 news director Richard Washington said in a statement that Frank "provided life-saving information to our viewers during our coverage of Tropical Storm Henri. News 8 Exclusive: Victims of former Waterbury mayor, When does daylight saving time start in Connecticut. It was for less than I made when I first arrived in 1984. He then worked for WTIC (FOX CT, Channel 61) for 19 months but lost that job because of inappropriate use of social media, which then became public. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. Ive been to some of the best places beforeParis, Rome, England, and Israel. True viewers and fans will be supportive and back you when someone gets out of line. [citation needed], In the summer of 2017, an agreement was made between the management of WTNH-TV and Fox for him to return briefly to the News8 airwaves for a seven-week fill-in period, to forecast the weeknight newscasts which would be broadcast from his home studio in California. Over at WTNH, there is one less weather reporter. While regular viewers are loathe to see him go, they wish him well at his new job. In 2006, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) She is a former WWLP 22 News meteorologist. I really wanted that job. It sounds gross but it tastes like some of the best Thai noodles youll ever eat (and its pretty cheap too). UPDATE 12/12/12, 5:13 p.m.: Zoel Kennedy's interview on Wednesday with Dr. Phil reveals who posted the sexts to the public and whether she knew who Geoff Fox was during their exchange. The year after Hurricane Hugo made landfall there, Ashley moved to Charleston, South Carolin. [6] His departure received national media attention due to the loyalty of WTNH viewers in addition to his long spanned career with the station. See related: CT TV Weatherman Overwhelmed by Response To News of His Departure, Popular TV Meteorologist Leaves Station, Starts Own Weather Site, Photo of Kevin Arnone, used with permission, CT TV Weatherman Overwhelmed by Response To News of His Departure. I think my favorite dish to make is something I invented (if I didnt inventit, just lie and tell me I did). This was my opportunity to show my gratitude. I don't like having to talk people off a ledge because they're scared of something they saw on so-and-so's page.. What inspired you to work in news/weather? She as well worked for several months in New York City as a weather producer. Chief meteorologist Erika Martin announced Friday on her Facebook page that she is leaving the New Haven-based station. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media. Grow left WPVI in 2010 when her contract was not renewed.[2]. As far as the future, Arnone is keeping his options open. In 2014 and 2013, Ashley won as the Best Meteorologist, voted in by the Valley Advocate. I started cleaning, then plunging toilets, then doing a little bit of carpentry worknow I can do framing, sheet rock, roofing, electrical, etc. The Certified meteorologist is currently working as a Meteorologist for WTNH-TV in Hartford, Connecticut. Joe Furey is an American meteorologistcurrently working as the Co-Chief meteorologist at WTNH News 8. At first he was told by management that he would be able to complete the contract he had with the station before the end of his tenure but that did not happen. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Money Wisdom: Should I Retire in Connecticut? About six months into the job, some of those emailers actually reached back out to apologize for their remarks.. . He is still working there. So when he saw Franks tweet about the venomous comments she received, he offered words of encouragement to a fellow Connecticut meteorologist. We hoped Geoff would be a part of our team, Connors said. where they can receive private forecast to their EXACT location! Music endlessly runs through my head and I hum to my self all the time. Nicole Funaro was formerly a statewide trending reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group, covering everything from the most fascinating properties for sale in the Nutmeg State to the latest movie filming in the state. She graduated from Penn State with a bachelor of science degree in meteorology in 2002.[1]. He enjoys creating weather maps in his spare time for various regions locally and worldwide as well as building websites. Geoff Fox, the well-known TV meteorologist who was rehired by WTNH News 8 in June, has had his service there terminated after only about two months on the air. He stressed he enjoyed working at Channel 8 again. As of 2023, she is around 30 years old. We had a record early snowstorm that caused one of the worst power outages in Connecticut history. Arnone made that announcement on his Facebook page. 10,771 talking about this. Fox said With the set-up I'm using in my home studio, I can do the weather for literally any place in the world and deliver it with so little lag that on-air chatting with the news anchors is seamless. The people I worked with were great. Cole said she makes a point of supporting her fellow female meteorologists, especially now that many more of them are on TV. The beach is closed the day after Tropical Storm Henri hit Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. . The family also consists of a rescue pup called Bodie, and two Siamese cats, namely Chase and Brooklyn. There was never an inkling. I think that memory is one Ill never forget. She is a married woman. Goldstein joined WTNH as a meteorologist in 1986, becoming a local celebrity and eventually WTNH's chief meteorologist. Even though Ive been here my whole live, I like winter for about a month, and then back to the heat and humidity of summer! Campagna was quick to try to steer the conversation back into a positive direction. Henri doused the area with rain but left minimal damage as the hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall. "FOX61/CW20 doesnt tolerate this type of online behavior and fully supports Rachel and all of the journalists who work to serve the greater good of our communities.". A low lying section of Richard Street is flooded during rains from Tropical Storm Henri in Milford, Conn. on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Before that, he spent eight years working as a meteorologist at WTNH-TV ABC 8 in New Haven. Henri doused the area with rain but left minimal damage as the hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall. Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 14:27, "NYC Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erica_Grow&oldid=1140534136, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 14:27. ", https://www.newtek.com/blog/2016/03/01/the-work-at-home-weatherman-recipe-from-geoff-fox/. When she left the team, Ashley tweeted Everyone here has been super friendly and sweet. The night of February 8th, 2013 is probably one of the most memorable ones. ', Dangerous Westville intersection gets a 'peanut' to boost road safety in New Haven, West Haven mayor under fire after city is left without a finance director at start of budget season, Here are 8 new Connecticut restaurants to try in March, Wallingford BOE votes to consolidate Sheehan, Lyman Hall high schools into one building, Witness heard 'pop, pop, pop' as New Haven shootout unfolded near Yale, The Best Private High Schools near New Haven, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Private Preschools Near New Haven. "The viewers have been amazing and I'd like to thank each and everyone of them for the support and well wishes. In addition, the Afternoon Meteorologist for Wamc Northeast Public Radio since May 2oo8. Meteorologist Melissa Cole works for Rocky Hill, Conn.-based WFSB. There is no available information about his marital status. Thousands are injured, and the death toll may rise. He is a veteran journalist who has worked for over two decades thereby accumulating a lot of wealth over the years. Arnone, on his Facebook page Tuesday morning, made the following announcement: "Good morning everyone! She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WTNH ( ABC Affiliate). I HATE snowmany of you probably already know that. On Saturday morning, things looked bad for Connecticut. With Campagna's departure, "Storm Team 8" now consists of Gil Simmons, Joe Furey and Sam Kantrow, according to the Channel 8 website. In September 2015, Grow became the new weekend evening meteorologist for flagship NBC station WNBC in New York City. I heard rave reviews from @StormFurey but it was nice to see for myself. she has been hooked. Knowing that there hadnt been a female forecaster in the market for quite some time before her arrival, Cole said the comments were difficult to receive. He will be going to WISTV in Columbia, S.C. Trucks like that never go by our street. Erica Grow was born and raised in Bethlehem in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. When I was a little kid, a huge tornado touched down in Hamden. Here's what he said: "My wife and I always envisioned moving south one day but never knew when that day would come. The couple has been blessed with a daughter called Morgan. I remember sitting at the restaurant in The Study hotel in New Havensitting next to coworkerslooking out the window, and watching a bike tied to a pole literally disappear with snow falling at 6 inches per hour. "[citation needed], Fox is currently semi-retired and his meteorology career transitioned to fully remote serving as Chief Meteorologist forecasting on-air for News Channel Nebraska, as well as newsy and other various independent television markets and side projects from his home-built studio weather center thanks to the era of modern digital technology. 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