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'''Glenn Eric "Hurricane" Schwartz''' (born c. 1952) is a [[meteorology#meteorologist|meteorologist]] at [[WCAU]] in [[Philadelphia]]. He currently appears on the 11 am, 4 pm, and 6 pm newscasts. |
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|birth_place = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], U.S. |
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|other_names = Hurricane |
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|occupation = [[Meteorologist]] |
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|years_active = 1974-2022 |
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|alma_mater = [[Pennsylvania State University]] |
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|known_for = Hurricane coverage |
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|awards = Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame |
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'''Glenn Eric "Hurricane" Schwartz''' (born June 20, 1951) is an American author<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/20-years-ago-today-a-hurricane-set-phillys-rainfall-record/ar-AAHo0vQ|title=20 Years Ago Today a Hurricane Set Phylly's Rainfall Record|website=MSN.com|date=|access-date=2020-01-13|archive-date=2020-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113054916/https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/20-years-ago-today-a-hurricane-set-phillys-rainfall-record/ar-AAHo0vQ|url-status=live}}</ref> and former [[meteorology#meteorologist|meteorologist]] at the NBC-affiliate [[WCAU]] in [[Philadelphia]]. |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Schwartz was born in [[Philadelphia]], one of two children, to Morris, an architect, and Miriam.<ref>https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/morris-schwartz-hurricane-schwartz-tv-weather-father-20190529.html |
Schwartz was born in [[Philadelphia]], one of two children, to Morris, an architect, and Miriam Schwartz. He attended [[Central High School (Philadelphia)|Central High School]] and then attended [[Pennsylvania State University]] to study meteorology, graduating in 1972.<ref name="Inquirer">{{cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/morris-schwartz-hurricane-schwartz-tv-weather-father-20190529.html|title=Morris Schwartz, architect and father of Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz, dies at 95|newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|date=May 29, 2019|access-date=January 13, 2020|archive-date=January 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113035342/https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/morris-schwartz-hurricane-schwartz-tv-weather-father-20190529.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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After graduation, Schwartz began his career at [[AccuWeather]] in [[State College, Pennsylvania]]. He |
After graduation, Schwartz began his career at [[AccuWeather]] in [[State College, Pennsylvania]]. He gained experience with [[hurricanes]] at the [[National Hurricane Center]] in [[Miami, FL|Miami]], where he worked from 1974 to 1977. Schwartz first appeared on television at [[WAGA-TV|WAGA]] in [[Atlanta]] from 1979 to 1983. In 1985, he joined [[The Weather Channel]] and became one of the network's first "hurricane specialists." The next year, Schwartz left The Weather Channel for [[WNYW]] in [[New York City|New York]]. It was there that a colleague gave him the nickname "Hurricane" after seeing a video of him being blown around in one. Schwartz remained at WNYW until 1990 when he went to work for [[WPBF-TV|WPBF]] in [[West Palm Beach, Florida|West Palm Beach]] and then [[WINK-TV|WINK]] in [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]] and [[WRAL-TV|WRAL]] in [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.broadcastpioneers.com/bp3/glennschwartz.html |title=Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz |publisher=Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia |accessdate=19 November 2017 |archive-date=19 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171219175657/http://www.broadcastpioneers.com/bp3/glennschwartz.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In October 1995, Schwartz returned to Philadelphia as a meteorologist at [[WCAU]], where he has |
In October 1995, Schwartz returned to Philadelphia as a meteorologist at the NBC-affiliate [[WCAU]], where he has worked until his retirement in 2022. He was known for wearing a [[bow tie]] during broadcasts, which was required in his contract.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cantor|first1=Andrea|url=http://jewishexponent.com/2012/12/31/forget-florida-the-real-hurricanes-in-philly/|newspaper=[[The Jewish Exponent]]|title=Forget Florida, the Real Hurricane's in Philly|date=December 31, 2012|accessdate=19 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033822/http://jewishexponent.com/2012/12/31/forget-florida-the-real-hurricanes-in-philly/|url-status=live}}</ref> Schwartz was a 2010 inductee into the Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|last=Friedman|first=Sally|url=https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/515f7033-595a-5d20-b5c3-19e2ab544468.html|title=Meteorologist still taking the area by storm|newspaper=Burlington County Times|date=January 24, 2014|access-date=January 13, 2020|archive-date=January 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113060416/https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/515f7033-595a-5d20-b5c3-19e2ab544468.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Schwartz became chief meteorologist in 2002, a title which he lost in 2017 to [[Tammie Souza]]. He lost the title without being demoted because he no longer appeared on the 11 p.m. newscast.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Valdala|first1=Nick|title=Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz's chief meteorologist title shifts to Tammie Souza at NBC10|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/television/glenn-hurricane-schwartzs-chief-meteorologist-title-shifts-to-tammie-souza-at-nbc10-20170712.html|accessdate=19 November 2017|newspaper=[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]|date=July 12, 1017|archive-date=16 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116162903/http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/television/glenn-hurricane-schwartzs-chief-meteorologist-title-shifts-to-tammie-souza-at-nbc10-20170712.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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He co-authored the 2002 book, ''The Philadelphia Area Weather Book'' with fellow meteorologist [[Jon Nese]]. Schwartz included his live TV coverage of [[Hurricane Floyd]] in the book.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/author/glenn-hurricane-schwartz/|title=Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz|website=nbcphiladelphia.com|date=|access-date=2020-01-20|archive-date=2020-01-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113191852/https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/author/glenn-hurricane-schwartz/|url-status=live}}</ref> Schwartz published a [[climate fiction]] novel ''The Weathermaker'' in a paperback edition in January 2020. It received positive reviews in ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', ''[[Jewish Exponent]]'' and ''[[San Diego Jewish World]]''. |
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== External links == |
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*[https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/on-air/about-us/Glenn_Hurricane_Schwartz.html Glenn Schwartz's bio on WCAU] |
*[https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/on-air/about-us/Glenn_Hurricane_Schwartz.html Glenn Schwartz's bio on WCAU] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030532/https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/on-air/about-us/Glenn_Hurricane_Schwartz.html |date=2017-12-01 }} |
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Glenn Schwartz
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| Born | Glenn Eric Schwartz (1951-06-20) June 20, 1951 (age 73) |
| Other names | Hurricane |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupation | Meteorologist |
| Years active | 1974-2022 |
| Known for | Hurricane coverage |
| Awards | Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame |
Glenn Eric "Hurricane" Schwartz (born June 20, 1951) is an American author[1] and former meteorologist at the NBC-affiliate WCAUinPhiladelphia.
Schwartz was born in Philadelphia, one of two children, to Morris, an architect, and Miriam Schwartz. He attended Central High School and then attended Pennsylvania State University to study meteorology, graduating in 1972.[2]
After graduation, Schwartz began his career at AccuWeatherinState College, Pennsylvania. He gained experience with hurricanes at the National Hurricane CenterinMiami, where he worked from 1974 to 1977. Schwartz first appeared on television at WAGAinAtlanta from 1979 to 1983. In 1985, he joined The Weather Channel and became one of the network's first "hurricane specialists." The next year, Schwartz left The Weather Channel for WNYWinNew York. It was there that a colleague gave him the nickname "Hurricane" after seeing a video of him being blown around in one. Schwartz remained at WNYW until 1990 when he went to work for WPBFinWest Palm Beach and then WINKinFort Myers and WRALinRaleigh.[3]
In October 1995, Schwartz returned to Philadelphia as a meteorologist at the NBC-affiliate WCAU, where he has worked until his retirement in 2022. He was known for wearing a bow tie during broadcasts, which was required in his contract.[4] Schwartz was a 2010 inductee into the Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame.[5] Schwartz became chief meteorologist in 2002, a title which he lost in 2017 to Tammie Souza. He lost the title without being demoted because he no longer appeared on the 11 p.m. newscast.[6]
He co-authored the 2002 book, The Philadelphia Area Weather Book with fellow meteorologist Jon Nese. Schwartz included his live TV coverage of Hurricane Floyd in the book.[7] Schwartz published a climate fiction novel The Weathermaker in a paperback edition in January 2020. It received positive reviews in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jewish Exponent and San Diego Jewish World.
