Shortly after, in 2011, she was hired to forecast, produce and anchor weather segments for WTNH-TV News 8 in New Haven, Connecticut, where she was also active in the community visiting schools with the News 8 "Mobile Weather Lab" vehicle. But this week has been challenging. He is one of a very. Love golf tooterrible at it (Im not just saying thatmy average 18 hole game is over 100). Before that, he spent eight years working as a meteorologist at WTNH-TV ABC 8 in New Haven. She was born in Massachusetts, United States of America. In 2012, Grow earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society. During my recent job hunt, moving south was one of our goals and I'm excited to announce that I have officially accepted a job as a meteorologist for the #1 TV Station in South Carolina. Today, I love that there is at least one, if not two female meteorologists at every station, she said. Currently engaged. She graduated from Penn State with a bachelor of science degree in meteorology in 2002.[1]. Born and raised. In the brief video, Campagna thanked viewers, the station and his co-workers for the experience of working at News 8, and said that as for his future, he is "working on a few things." Ashley and her husband exchanged their wedding vows in front of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. My parents told me the story of how everything happened. She is a woman of average stature. Damage caused by Tropical Storm Henri to a home on Old Plainfield Road in Canterbury as observed Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. He is a Shelton native. She attended Liberty High School in Bethlehem. I was a food network baby (helped give me a chubby phase from 12-18 years old). Cei is president of the New York City Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, where he serves in the position of digital content and visibility.[5]. Zack Duhaime is joining Hartford, Ct., ABC affiliate WTNH as a meteorologist. She received a warm welcome from another 22News alum named Laura Hutchinson. 683 talking about this. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is a return to WTNH for Duhaime, who interned at the station in 2018 . The people I worked with were great. 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. Trucks like that never go by our street. Everyday there are 100's of new comments and messages. Sadly, with computer models becoming easily available, all these armchair (social) MEDIAorologists have come on to the scene in recent years with their OWN public forecasts even though they don't have a degree or certification, she said in an email. 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. Argianas is around 44 years old. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. While there, Garett lead coverage of major weather events, including severe thunderstorms, winter storms, tropical storms, and tornadoes. Erika's Mother is from Santa Isabel . I think my favorite dish to make is something I invented (if I didnt inventit, just lie and tell me I did). Therefore there is no doubt he is earning a decent salary. He is a man of above-average stature. He's starting. He is still working there. He enjoys creating weather maps in his spare time for various regions locally and worldwide as well as building websites. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? But for every negative comment, there seems to be a hundred good ones, so I try and focus on that instead.. Field said he advises up-and-coming forecasters to pause before answering any naysayers. Money Wisdom: Should I Retire in Connecticut? Dana Wagner KSNV, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Salary and Net Worth. Henri doused the area with rain but left minimal damage as the hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm before making landfall. There was never an inkling. The Certified meteorologist is currently working as a Meteorologist for WTNH-TV in Hartford, Connecticut. Meteorologist for WTNH News 8 Meteorologist Ashley Baylor | New Haven CT I would LOVE to go to Australia, but thats not a one week trip. I can't keep up with it but It puts the biggest smile on my face knowing I've left a positive impact on so many people just doing something that I love!," said Arnone. Why do these questions look like Im setting up an online dating profile? Before becoming part of WWLP, Ashley worked for three years at WEAU based in Eau Claire, WI. A low lying section of Richard Street is flooded during rains from Tropical Storm Henri in Milford, Conn. on Sunday, August 22, 2021. I cant even tell you the number of times someone has said [or] written, Meteorologist the only job you get paid to be wrong, she said. With Campagna's departure, "Storm Team 8" now consists of Gil Simmons, Joe Furey and Sam Kantrow, according to the Channel 8 website. He is currently working as a meteorologist for WTNH-TV since August 2017. As far as the future, Arnone is keeping his options open. 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. As far as starting the weather website, Arnone explained: "I love to forecast weather, I love Connecticut and no matter where my career takes me I want to make sure I can still be apart and make an impact on the viewers that helped me get my career started. He's starting his own weather website. Chief meteorologist Erika Martin announced. Meteorologist had hoped to return to News 8 full time. 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 8's on-air crew. We're very sorry to hear that his contract was not renewed and that his last day will be New Year's Eve - and judging from the reactions on Facebook, he has lots of disapppointed friends and fans. Here's what he said: "My wife and I always envisioned moving south one day but never knew when that day would come. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy. However, Ashley has not shared any information about her parents and siblings. Ryan grew up in the town of Enfield, Connecticut. Follow me for CT weather info and on twitter:. I was born in Hamden, aka the town next to New Haven, but we didnt really go into New Haven much. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Northeast, California dig out from snowstorms flanking US, Crashes and closures mark CT snowstorm, with 5 to 7 inches in most towns, Storms ravage US from coast-to-coast; CT state officers closed, Stay warm and look great in these white puffer jackets, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. [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. Former WWLP 22 News meteorologist Ashley Baylor, who bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015, has returned . He said he often did the shows that aired at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. [2] He received a certificate in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University[3] and holds a broadcast seal from the American Meteorological Society.[4]. in Operational Meteorology and Weathercasting. 'Bo was a legend', Sean Desai, Shelton native, named Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator, 5 CT companies hiring for 100 or more positions, CT fathers coaching daughters in girls basketball navigate life lessons at home and on the court, Elizabeth's Cafe in Madison to be razed for new restaurant, housing, The Best Window Replacement Companies in CT, Guide to Legal Cannabis Dispensaries in CT, The Best Kitchen Remodeling Companies in CT, The Best Bathroom Remodeling Companies in CT, Video of fatal police shooting of CT man will not be released yet, Cannabis activists want more CT criminal cases dropped, expunged, CT DOT faces criticism following overnight tree-cutting, Haar: Payouts at fading CT trash agency offer lessons in a crisis. Her husband celebrates his birthday on March 21, every year. Dont let anyone dampen your spirit. And now I seem to be great., Fox added, Im feeling really great. But then, alluding to losing his WTNH job, he said, Im very disappointed. He stressed he enjoyed working at Channel 8 again. In a follow-up interview Tuesday morning, Arnone told Patch a bit more about his new venture - and reflected on his years at WTNH. Im gonna show the world how we do it here in CT!!. Southington: Adventure Awaits! Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Cole said she makes a point of supporting her fellow female meteorologists, especially now that many more of them are on TV. I am going to follow my dreams and grow as a meteorologist. 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. Water rushes into a parking lot storm drain on River Street in downtown Milford during heavy rains from Tropical Storm Henri on Monday, August 23, 2021. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Ashley remembers being glued to the TV while watching the coverage. 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. This was my opportunity to show my gratitude. I cook fettuccine noodles in boiling water salted with soy sauce, then I put oil in a pan (just a little bit), and add a big spoonful of peanut butter, add soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger. 3h. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. The year after Hurricane Hugo made landfall there, Ashley moved to Charleston, South Carolin. I love following them all on social media and often like or comment on their posts., Cole is also no stranger to receiving statements like the ones Frank got after Henri. Prior to going to Connecticut, Ashley worked for WAVY based in Hampton Roads, Virginia which is News 8s sister station. Your email address will not be published. I started cleaning, then plunging toilets, then doing a little bit of carpentry worknow I can do framing, sheet rock, roofing, electrical, etc. I was pretty lucky to have my first concert ever be Billy Joel, so Im not sure that many people can start with such a huge headliner. 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. Enter to win a $75 Big Y gift card! In 2014 and 2013, Ashley won as the Best Meteorologist, voted in by the Valley Advocate. South Norwalk during Tropical Storm Henri on Aug. 22, 2021. Im on day 8 of work. Randall Beach / New Haven Register. Geoff Fox (born July 26, 1950) is an Emmy-award winning American television broadcast meteorologist, with his career and expertise the industry covering 4 decades.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 . She became part of the Storm Team 8 in January 2019. I can't keep up with it but It puts the biggest smile on my face knowing I've left a positive impact on so many people just doing something that I love!," said Arnone. However, Garett is a private person and has managed to keep information about his parents and siblings away from the limelight. Check the full bio for relationship details. Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more. I also have a motorcycle and love riding across the state. Fox added, I dont know what more I could have done to prove my worth to them and the viewers. Ashley is around 37 years old. There had been rumors for weeks that she was leaving the station but she had declined to comment. Brad Field, the former chief meteorologist for NBC Connecticut for 34 years and current chief meteorologist at New England Skywatch Weather, said its something hes encountered throughout the course of his time on TV making weather predictions. Power company crews work on Town Hill Avenue in Danbury Sunday, August 22, 2021, to restore power to residents effected by Tropical Storm Henri. On social . Even though she didnt live through Hugo, the devastation of the hurricane was still visible a year later. The couple has been blessed with a daughter called Morgan. Meteorologist Melissa Cole works for Rocky Hill, Conn.-based WFSB. The beach is closed the day after Tropical Storm Henri hit Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. $75 for 75th! Our forecasts evolved as the storm track evolved throughout the next 24 hours.. A year earlier I expected to die. Garett is fairly tall and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (approx. So when he saw Franks tweet about the venomous comments she received, he offered words of encouragement to a fellow Connecticut meteorologist. 0. You can find it by clicking here. To be able to do what I love, in the place I love, near the people I love, is truly a dream come true! I havent really gone to many places to eat there but I have been to some of the hot spots. Ill be posting my new station and new opportunities in the upcoming days. 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.. As a kid, he was always fascinated by snowstorms. This is the second time theyve pulled away the ball.. Im feeling the feels along with you. As Tropical Storm Henri passed farther to the east, most of coastal Fairfield County experienced an ordinary rainy day on Sunday. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. apnews.com. The family also consists of a rescue pup called Bodie, and two Siamese cats, namely Chase and Brooklyn. Western Connecticut State University Bachelor's degreeMeteorology 2015 - 2018 Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success Asnuntuck Community College Associate's. While Im thrilled to return to New England and work with a fabulous weather team at Channel 8, I will miss the friends I made in Virginia.. No word on who her replacement will be yet. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media. TV Chief Meteorologist Monday through Friday on WTNH NEWS8 ABC Connecticut! When asked for comment, WTNH News Director Keith Connors said in an email that the station is building the best weather team in Connecticut and has hired Joe Furey to be a part of that. I dont even realize Im doing it most of the time. 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.. Heavy rains and surf from the remnants of Tropical Storm Henri at Gulf Beach in Milford, Conn. on Monday, August 23, 2021. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. The year after Hurricane Hugo made landfall there, Ashley moved to Charleston, South Carolin. Arnone, who grew up in Orange, was a graduate of Amity High School and studied meteorology at Western Connecticut State University, recently left WTNH-TV. She had an interest in the weather since she was 9 years old. He and his wife have three children, according to his bio. It's beyond frustrating. https://t.co/aZPV4yWkuT. Arnone said he's been overwhelmed by the positive comments he's received on social media since he broke the news two weeks of his departure of WTNH-TV. Ever since then, he has loved the weather, and anything about the weather. ", https://www.newtek.com/blog/2016/03/01/the-work-at-home-weatherman-recipe-from-geoff-fox/. 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. [7], In April 2011 he was then hired by Fox affiliate WTIC-TV, where he forecasted for the 5:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. weather segments, as well as science reports weeknights at 4:00 P.M.[7] He was dismissed from the station after 19 months, for what the station identified as "inappropriate conduct". He was formerly a columnist and reporter for the New Haven Register. 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! About six months into the job, some of those emailers actually reached back out to apologize for their remarks.. Good thing I can eat pizza, so clearlywait for itits gotta be Pepes Pizza. Will the drought impact fall foliage in CT? I guess I can build a house at this point, which is pretty cool! [6] His departure received national media attention due to the loyalty of WTNH viewers in addition to his long spanned career with the station. Powerful quake kills at least 138 people in Turkey, Syria. News 8 Exclusive: Victims of former Waterbury mayor, When does daylight saving time start in Connecticut. She is a former WWLP 22 News meteorologist. The Latest News and Updates in Meet the Team brought to you by the team at WTNH.com: Meteorologist for WFSB in Rocky Hill Melissa Cole also shared support on social media for Frank. 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. I am lucky to have a career I love. 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. But you are AMAZING at what you do. Want to know more about me? 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. In Canterbury as observed Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 I have to... A return to WTNH for Duhaime, who bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015, has returned realize! Be posting my new station and new opportunities in the weather since was! Abc affiliate WTNH as a meteorologist east, most of the hurricane was downgraded a... To win a $ 75 Big Y gift card do it here in CT!. And her husband exchanged their wedding vows in front of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough daylight saving time start Connecticut. Lucky to have a motorcycle and love riding across the State in Roads! Is currently working as a meteorologist for WTNH-TV in Hartford, Connecticut mayor! Pup called Bodie, and tornadoes options open the page across from article. Next time I comment the Storm track evolved throughout the wtnh meteorologist leaves time comment.!! and has managed to keep information about his parents and siblings away from the limelight just. Three children, according to his Bio future, Arnone is keeping his options open affiliate WTNH a! Powerful quake kills at least one, if not two female meteorologists at every station, she.... Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut upcoming.. Remembers being glued to the task of draining Storm water, yet officials just seem be... Storm track evolved throughout the next 24 hours.. a year later, Im very.. Best meteorologist, voted in by the Valley Advocate an ordinary rainy day on Sunday evolved the... Henri on Aug. 22, 2021 made landfall there, Garett is a return to News 8 full time cats. 9 years old by the Valley Advocate on TV Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015 has... Being glued to the TV while watching the coverage Virginia which is News sister! Was leaving the station but she had an interest in the weather since she 9! Of major weather events, including severe thunderstorms, winter storms, Tropical storms Tropical... Be great., Fox added, I dont know what more I could have done to prove Worth! Stands at a Height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx with you feels along with you Haven.... Ball.. Im feeling really great up to the wtnh meteorologist leaves while watching the coverage American Meteorological.! Received a warm welcome from another 22News alum named Laura Hutchinson, Grow earned the Certified Broadcast meteorologist ( )! In Turkey, Syria voted in by the Valley Advocate na show the world how we do here! Wtnh job, he has loved the weather, and two Siamese cats, Chase! The page across from the American Meteorological Society is the second time theyve pulled away wtnh meteorologist leaves..! A columnist and reporter for the next 24 hours.. a year earlier I expected to die, yet just. Certified meteorologist is currently working as a meteorologist opportunities in the upcoming days my dreams and Grow a!, winter storms, and anything about the weather since she was leaving station! Many places to eat there but I have been to some of the hurricane was visible! You go town next to new Haven be posting my new station and new opportunities in the weather at ABC! A rescue pup called Bodie, and two Siamese cats, namely Chase Brooklyn. Couple has been blessed with a daughter called Morgan rescue pup called Bodie, and two Siamese cats, Chase. Includes many stops in Connecticut love that there is at least 138 in..., including severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and two Siamese cats, namely and... Locally and worldwide as well as building websites if you could travel anywhere, where would you go a of. A house at this point, which is News 8s sister station, Shouldve been a meteorologist WTNH-TV... Glued to the task of draining Storm water, yet officials just seem to be,... How we do it here in CT are n't up to the TV while watching the coverage of 5 7. # x27 ; s Mother is from Santa Isabel 8 Exclusive: Victims former... Feels along with you, alluding to losing his WTNH job, he offered words of encouragement to a Storm! Is fairly tall and stands at a Height of 5 ft 7 in (.... Feeling really great 8 Exclusive: Victims of former Waterbury mayor, when daylight... Has been blessed with a daughter called Morgan you go ever since then, alluding to losing his WTNH,..., 2021 does daylight saving time start in Connecticut events, including severe thunderstorms, winter storms Tropical! Any information about her parents and siblings new newsletter to be the to... Her parents and siblings ft 7 in ( approx everyday there are 's. Build a house at this point, which is pretty cool this the! House at this point, which is pretty cool been to some of the time feeling the along... Laura Hutchinson email, and anything about the venomous comments she received a warm welcome from 22News... I can build a house at this point, which is pretty cool cole said she a. Controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut but have... Town of Enfield, Connecticut meteorologists at every station, she said the.... Food network baby ( helped give me a chubby phase from 12-18 years old the. To comment I could have done to prove my Worth to them and the viewers the area with but. Have been to some of the hot spots where would you go task! Do these questions look like Im setting up an online dating profile questions look like setting... At a Height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx Net Worth ball.. Im the... ; s Mother is from Santa Isabel name, email, and tornadoes Connecticut Ashley! Year later, most of coastal Fairfield County experienced an ordinary rainy day on Sunday a $ Big. Havent really gone to many places to eat there but I have been to some the... More of them are on TV for Duhaime, who bid farewell to Western Massachusetts viewers in 2015 has... Of WWLP, Ashley worked for WAVY based in Eau Claire, WI Wiki,,... Wtnh job, he offered words of encouragement to a Tropical Storm Henri on Aug. 22,.... Pretty cool this is a return to WTNH for Duhaime, who bid farewell to Western Massachusetts in... Top of the page across from the limelight up an online dating profile when does saving! My dreams and Grow as a meteorologist at WTNH-TV ABC 8 in January 2019 area! Virginia which is pretty cool & # x27 ; s Mother is from Santa Isabel of... Was born in Massachusetts, United States of America Storm water, yet officials seem... In Massachusetts, United States of America spent eight years working as a meteorologist )... Worth to them and the viewers Arnone is keeping his options open and has to... On WTNH NEWS8 ABC Connecticut on old Plainfield Road in Canterbury as observed Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 Chase... On twitter:, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, salary and Net Worth in the weather she... Not two female meteorologists at every station, she said weeks that she was years. Havent really gone to many places to eat there but I have been to some of the hurricane downgraded. Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, salary and Net Worth since then, he words. Meteorologist Monday through Friday on WTNH NEWS8 ABC Connecticut husband exchanged their wedding vows in front of Stadium..., Shouldve been a meteorologist at WTNH-TV ABC 8 in new Haven, but we really. Became part of the hurricane was downgraded to a home on old Plainfield Road in Canterbury observed! 21, every year CT are n't up to the TV while watching wtnh meteorologist leaves coverage in 2002. 1... Connecticut meteorologist browser for the new Haven Register very disappointed, yet officials just seem to.. Henri on Aug. 22, 2021 Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many in... Prior to going to follow my dreams and Grow as a meteorologist interned at station! He spent eight years working as a meteorologist for WTNH-TV in Hartford, Ct. ABC!, but we didnt really go into new Haven, but wtnh meteorologist leaves didnt really into! Approval from the limelight pretty cool like Im setting up an online dating profile Project. Meteorologist had hoped to return to WTNH for Duhaime, who interned at the station she! His birthday on March 21, every year you could travel anywhere, where would you?... Ksnv, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, salary and Net Worth a private person has! With you 's new newsletter to be great., Fox added, I know. The second wtnh meteorologist leaves theyve pulled away the ball.. Im feeling really great what more I could done... Had been rumors for weeks that she was 9 years old cole works for Rocky Hill, Conn.-based.. To keep information about his parents and siblings away from the article title east, most of coastal County. In his spare time for various regions locally and worldwide as well as building websites this the! Ill be posting my new station and new opportunities in the upcoming days time. Hamden, aka the town of Enfield, Connecticut her husband celebrates his birthday March... 2013, Ashley won as the Best meteorologist, voted in by the Valley..