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Ed Hanna
Meteorologist |
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Ed Hanna is
the chief meteorologist for WFMZ-TV Channel 69 News and the
AccuWeather Channel. He
can be seen weeknights (on 69 NEWS) at 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 10:00 pm and
10:30 pm (Ed can also be seen many weeknights on the
AccuWeather Channel).
Joining the WFMZ news team in March 1996, Ed loves the weather! He
designed and co-founded the
AccuWeather Channel....WFMZ's ALL LOCAL weather channel (the
first in the USA!). The channel can be seen on WFMZ-DTV channel 46,
Service Electric channel 20, RCN channel 12, Blue Ridge Digital Channel
226, Comcast Digital 247 and around the world on our website
www.awchannel.com .....24
hours a day....7 days a week.....365 days a year!
In the past, Ed has been voted Best Weathercaster in Pennsylvania by the
Pennsylvania Associated Press. He is a full member of the American
Meteorological Society and National Weather Associations. Ed graduated
from Messiah College in 1986 and completed the Broadcast Meteorology
Program from Mississippi State University in 2001.
Besides "weather", Ed is well known for his involvement with elementary
school children throughout eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.
In his program, (Weather, News & You) Ed has visited two elementary
schools each week (during the school year). The program started in
January 1999. Since that time, Ed has spoken with thousands of
elementary school children. While he likes to teach the children weather
basics...his real passion is to "inspire" them to: listen to their
teachers, give ALL the effort they have on ALL their assignments, and
most importantly...KEEP READING!!! The program has always been a lot of
fun for teachers, principals, parents and students alike. Ed designed
the weather exhibit at the DaVinci Science Center in Allentown (on the
Cedar Crest College campus). Recently, Ed has been presenting his school
program at the center with a high-energy interactive weather program for
students touring the center on particular days (call the center for
details).
Ed has co-hosted the Emmy winning Freddy Awards at the State Theatre in
Easton since 2004 (along with friend Shelley Brown). This
"Tony-like-awards program" is designed to recognize and reward
exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical
theatre in local high schools. The Freddys (which is always broadcast
LIVE on 69 WFMZ) has become one of Ed's favorite annual events!
During a past winter storm, Ed appeared on CNN. The international
network asked Ed to give a local perspective of the 13 inch blanket of
snow that affected eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.
Each year, Ed hosts parades, speaks to large groups and participates in
many local activities. His work with local charities has included:
Easter Seals, American Cancer Association, American Lung Association,
Mercy Learning Center, March of Dimes, Sacred Heart Hospital and others.
When not at the station, Ed loves spending quality time with his family
and friends. They enjoy activities including boating, skiing, sports,
fishing and theater.
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