Jim Cantore Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, Wife, Biography

Jim Cantore is one of the most famous names when you look at the world of meteorology. Like Sheena Praveen , he reported weather for The Weather Channel (TWC) and viewers regard him as the authoritative figure when the forecast turns dire.

Cantore over the years has been a well-known journalist in America. His work after working with the American satellite television channel made Cantore famous. In addition to his involvement with The Weather Channel, Jim has also covered such extraordinary events as Hurricane Katrina, Gustav and Isabel. For the work he has done, Cantore also received the NOAA award in 2002.

JIM CANTORE: EARLY CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION AND CAREER

Jim Cantore was born on the 16th of 1964, in Beacon Falls, Connecticut. However, he was raised in Vermont with his siblings and friends. The age of 54 belongs to the American nationality and is ethnically white. He was born into a supportive family that never got in the way of the decisions he made.

For his education, Jim went to Lyndon State College and he graduated in 1986. After graduation, he went straight into the world of broadcasting and got his first job as an intern in the Weather Channel for the forecast.

Since its creation, Jim has been a major player in the world of weather. He became famous for covering more than 5 hurricanes, including Andrews and Katrina. Cantore had the chance to report on Winter X games and PGA tournaments. One of the most important stories of his career was seen when he covered the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery on August 30, 1984.

For his contribution to the weather community, his name has been awarded the AMS Television Seal of Approval and is also a member of the National Weather Association. He was also part of the American Meteorological Society and is a member. Cantore even received awards for his excellent work; in 2004, he received the NOAA-David S. Johnson Awards. He was also in the Weather Channel’s ‘ItsAmazingOutThere’ video and the video went viral and has over 4.5 million views.

JIM CANTORE: PERSONAL LIFE, CHARITY WORK AND LOVE LIFE

Jim is currently single but was previously in a relationship with Tamara Cantore. These two were colleagues after meeting at the TWC. Cantore after a few months of romantic relationship gave him a ring and he married Tamara shortly after. Jim has two children with Tamara-Christina, his daughter was born in 1993 and Ben was born in 1995.

The family led a happy life but later Tamara got Parkinson’s disease . To add to the injury, their two children later had fragile X syndrome. Their marriage then had to end and the two separated in 2007.

Cantore is a very charitable man who defends the good cause. He got involved in different charity events for the disease that his wife and children had to endure.

According to speculation, Jim is in a relationship with Alexandra Steele. But these are still rumors and have not been proven. However, Cantore is focused on his career and is a private person who likes to keep his personal life away from work.

JIM CANTORE: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Cantore currently has a net worth of around $4 million which is an impressive number. It constantly strives to provide the American community with the best weather news and forecasts. It also derives a lot from its media channel and endorses famous brands.

Jim marked his involvement in work and charities. He also participates in social work and seems to enjoy helping people. He participates in the activities of the “Make a Wish Foundation”. The foundation helps poor communities in Africa and Asia with food and clothing. Cantore even serves as a celebrity cabinet member of the American Red Cross Society.