WTNH News 8 Welcomes Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin
WTNH News 8 Welcomes Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WTNH News 8 is proud to welcome the newest member of Storm Team 8, Steve MacLaughlin. MacLaughlin will provide forecasts for the evening newscasts on WTNH News 8 and WCTX MyTV9. MacLaughlin jumped right into his new position and made his first appearance on News 8 on Thursday the 27th, in the aftermath of yet another winter storm.
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"Steve is known for developing and delivering a forecast that is clear, accurate and to the point," said Mark Higgins, Vice-President and General Manager of WTNH/WCTX. "He is a great addition to the strong and trustworthy meteorologists who make up Storm Team 8."
MacLaughlin is an Emmy award winning meteorologist, who has most recently been working at WPIX in New York City. He has also worked at television stations in Dallas, and Philadelphia, as well as at the Weather Channel. MacLaughlin has experience with Connecticut's tricky forecasts; he spent time working at News 12 Connecticut, early in his career. He received his degree in Meteorology from Rutgers University.
"I'm excited to have an opportunity to come back to Connecticut," said MacLaughlin. "The weather here can be challenging and unpredictable and that's what makes it so interesting. It's great to be a part of the dedicated team of professionals who make up Storm Team 8."
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