Joe Murgo
Joe Murgo, chief meteorologist for WTAJ-TV, CBS 10, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, participates in Earth Gauge.
Check out the WTAJ Weather page to learn more about Joe’s work.
Why did you decide to fill the role of Station Scientist?
If you read the news wires, you realize that there is a lot of information that is incomplete, inaccurate or misleading for reporters. I feel that I can fill a hole and help to educate people.
How does your role as a broadcast meteorologist go beyond the daily forecast?
I always try to educate people about the weather, astronomy and their environment. I answer questions from the public and create special graphics to do so.
Which Earth Gauge materials do you use? In which ways are you using them and how often? What topics or tips have you found particularly helpful?
Mostly the facts, but also some of the graphics and videos. I use them as extras in my weather presentations.
Since you began using Earth Gauge information, have you seen a difference in your audience’s response to environmental information?
…In the way that I get asked to speak to groups about some of the topics. [Earth Gauge] helps to remind me to cover these topics.
Where is your favorite local spot to spend time in nature and connect with your local environment?
On the local rivers on my canoe or kayak.
Photo courtesy of WTAJ.
