Gil Simmons

Meteorologist Gil Simmons joined Storm Team 8 in February 2003. Gil served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps as a meteorologist/oceanographer for six years forecasting weather conditions all over the world. He then moved back to Connecticut to forecast the weather locally. Gil received two Emmy nominations for his weather coverage in Connecticut and was awarded 2002 Best Weathercast in Connecticut by the Associated Press. A native of Foster, Rhode Island and Killingly, Connecticut, Simmons is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University, a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. He recently obtained the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society. Gil is one of only two Meteorologists with this title in Connecticut. Hobbies include snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, running, skiing and you guessed it.........weather! As a matter of fact Gil maintains his own weather website www.weather4connecticut.com in his spare time. You can also find him on his facebook page talking weather here or on twitter here. Gil also sets time aside to participate in a variety of community fundraisers and events. He jumps into an icy lake every Thanksgiving Day morning to help raise money for Muscular Dystrophy. He also donates time to groups fighting Multiple Sclerosis, The American Heart Association, Connecticut Red Cross, Curechief Foundation, St. Jude, Veteran groups and many others with great causes. He looks forward to delivering the weather every weekday morning on NEWS 8, and writing for WXedge.com!

• A Few Boomers Then Fine This Week
  A random shower or thundershower possible later today. A higher threat of some showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and evening as a cold front comes in from the northwest. Clouds early Wednesday...
• Rain Rain Go Away!
  The rain is slowly moving out! Some impressive rain totals again coming in. I saw about 3" for Avon, CT! Lowest amounts ended up being in SE CT. Drier air coming in midday will allow for some sun midday-afternoon....
• Quick Storm Update
  Rain is gathering off to the west and moving very fast in our direction. Severe thunderstorm watches have been posted through much of Penn. I expect the rain to start lightly this morning 6:30AM-10AM....
• Flooding & Power Issues With The Next Storm
  Enjoy today's quiet weather! Low humidity and dry weather will be the rule today. Winds will be a bit fresh up to 30mph at times. Some stratocumulus clouds may block the sun at times too. A very strong...
• Another Round This Afternoon-Quiet Tomorrow
  Another round of showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon. This pattern is very active! The jet-stream continues south of us with numerous impulses coming through. The next heavy one is scheduled...
• Another Soaker On The Way
  More rain on the way! A flood watch is up for the entire state with 1" to 2" expected. 3" possible in a few places that get multiple thunderstorms passing through.  The pattern looks pretty active...
• Rain-Rain & More Rain
  Please check my video for a quick update early this morning! -Gil
• Details On Andrea & Our Local Weather
  Click my video for my latest thoughts on Andrea. This looks to be a rain threat for us. I am also concerned about tide levels Friday Night just before midnight Saturday. A new moon phase with wind could...
• Dry Weather Is Dwindling-Watching Late Week Rain
  A quiet weather day today, but some active weather later this week and parts of the weekend. High pressure will keep our local conditions nice today with just a few clouds coming through. More clouds tomorrow...
• Fair Weather and Feeling Good Too!
  A beautiful pattern has arrived and will remain with us right through tomorrow. Clear skies and very dry air will make for a comfortable feel. Temperatures will lower tonight and tomorrow morning to the...

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