Stephanie Abrams and Jim Cantore brace for Hurricane Earl

Once again, Stephanie Abrams and Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel are positioned at ground zero to cover a major hurricane. This time, they’re on the outer banks of North Carolina to report on Hurricane Earl, which now has sustained winds of 145 mph, just 10 mph shy of a category 5 hurricane. To keep viewers informed, Stephanie Abrams and Jim Cantore are reporting live throughout the day today for The Weather Channel. In addition, both have turned to Twitter to post the very latest updates on Hurricane Earl.

Tweets from Stephanie Abrams:

“Tropical storm-force winds reach NC coast (in warned area) this afternoon. Hurricane-force winds expected on Outer Banks by tonight.”
“BREAKING: Mandatory evacuation for all visitors in South Nags Head, NC. Mandatory evacuation for all visitors in Dare County.”
“Wow, Earl up to 145 mph at 5 AM update! Rare to have storm that strong this far north. “Details on WUWA. Cat. 5 has winds greater than 155!”
“Awaiting Hurricane Earl with Al Roker in Kill Devil Hills, NC.”

Tweets from Jim Cantore:

“I’m good and in my element.”
“Looking at some of the latest models, I CANNOT rule out a Cape Cod landfall. Timing on trough is essential.”
“Notice the wave run up on the beach from the wet sand. This is the beginning of a beating up on the dunes.”
“Just talked to a realtor friend of mine out here. She said people are being very reluctant to leave. Please evacuate when told.”

About Stephanie Abrams from The Weather Channel:
Stephanie Abrams was born and raised in south Florida. She graduated with a BS in geography from the University of Florida. Her second degree is a BS in meteorology from Florida State University. Upon graduation, Abrams worked at WTXL, the ABC affiliate in Tallahassee. In July 2003, she began on-air work at The Weather Channel. Abrams quickly distinguished herself while reporting live during the historic 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons. Ms. Abrams says she was most impacted by Katrina, which she covered extensively in August 2005. "When I was in Mississippi right after landfall, I couldn't believe the destruction I was seeing was actually real."

About Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel:
A native of Waterbury, Connecticut, who was raised in White River Junction, Vermont, Cantore graduated from Lyndon State College in 1986. The Weather Channel gave him his first job out of college in July of that year, and he has worked with the channel ever since. Though not with the weather network since its beginning, Cantore has become one of the most well-known meteorologists on television. Jim Cantore has reported from so many hurricanes that he calls himself a “hurricane magnet.” During the active seasons of 2004-2006, Cantore was often at the center of landfalls. He has covered Hurricanes Ike, Gustav, Katrina, Rita, Andrew, Floyd, Mitch and Bonnie. In addition to his live fieldwork, Jim Cantore serves as the narrator of TWC series Storm Stories. He is married and has two children. Cantore contributes his time to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has served as a celebrity cabinet member with the American Red Cross.

About The Weather Channel:
Since 1982, The Weather Channel has brought timely weather information to the world. Through the Weather Star®, the immediate real-time relay of severe weather watches and warnings is the most vital service provided by The Weather Channel. Information from the National Weather Service, such as severe weather alerts and current conditions, is transmitted to custom equipment at each cable location, as are thousands of customized weather forecasts prepared by The Weather Channel meteorologists. The Weather Channel corporate offices and studio are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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