Jim Cantore live along the coast this Sunday
After two years of relatively mild U.S. storm seasons, The Weather Channel (TWC) will mark the official start of the 2008 hurricane season with two days of live HD programming.

For the first time ever, The Weather Channel will be live in HD, reporting from the coast for the start of hurricane season. TWC efforts kick off June 1 and 2 with programming to emphasize hurricane awareness, education, and most importantly, readiness.

Storm Tracker Jim Cantore will be live on the Florida coast on both June 1 and 2. Coverage on June 2 will be the first ever live HD shots for the all-weather network. Not only will the in-studio crew be live in high definition, but viewers will see Cantore in the field with the TWC HD-equipped satellite truck. Live shots from Miami Beach will air June 1 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., and live shots in HD will air throughout the day June 2 (from 7-10 a.m. ET during Your Weather Today, at 7 p.m. ET on Abrams & Bettes, and from 9-11 p.m. ET on Evening Edition).

Additional TWC programming will include the following topics:

* A look at if people have let their guard down or become complacent since the active 2005 season
* A discussion of how much emphasis should be given to seasonal forecasts predicting an active season
* Areas that are building stronger, smarter and safer
* A wind demonstration to help homeowners better fortify against wind and water
* Interviews and analysis with Dr. Steve Lyons, TWC Hurricane Expert; Florida Governor Charlie Crist; Bill Read, director of the National Hurricane Center; Bill Gray and Phil Klotzbach, seasonal hurricane forecasters; and building and construction experts
Weather.com Hurricane Central Newscenter



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