The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore to Discuss 25 Years Covering the Weather at a Dec. 14 Luncheon

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Nov 07, 2011, 04:29 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jim Cantore, on-camera meteorologist for The Weather Channel, will share highlights from his 25 years of covering severe weather during a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on Dec. 14.

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Cantore, who started his career at The Weather Channel, has become one of the most recognizable meteorologists on television. Pushing weather coverage to the next level, Cantore has reported on wild weather - from snow storms to tornados and hurricanes, such as Hurricane Katrina and recently Hurricane Irene. Best known for his live field coverage of major storms, Cantore also anchors a series on The Weather Channel called Cantore Stories. In this series, the weatherman travels to some of the most extreme climates in the world to talk with locals about the weather they've experienced in their lifetimes.

The meteorologist also appears as a frequent guest on NBC programs such as "Nightly News with Brian Williams," "The Today Show" and MSNBC. Cantore is a member of both the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. He holds the AMS Television Seal of Approval, an award for weather forecasting excellence in broadcast.

The Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance reservations should be made through (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. The cost of luncheon admission is $18 for National Press Club members, $29 for their guests, and $36 for the general public. Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation.

National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NPCLunch, or on Facebook at (facebook.com/PressClubDC) and Twitter (@PressClubDC). Submit questions for speakers in advance and during the live event by sending them to @QNPCLunch on Twitter. Or email a question in advance, type CANTORE in the subject line and send to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on the day of event.

The Press Club is on the 13th floor, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Credentialed press may cover this event.

About the National Press Club the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists with more than 3,400 members worldwide representing every major news organization. More than 250,000 people visit the Club each year to attend more than 2,000 events. The Club was founded in 1908 and is on the web at press.org.

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