Henry Margusity
Encyclopedia
Henry Margusity is an American
meteorologist.
, on October 18, 1960. He graduated from Octorara High School
in 1979. Prior to graduation and pondering his future, it was his sister Nina who, based on his love of weather
, suggested he become a meteorologist . He took this advice and enrolled at the Pennsylvania State University
in the meteorology program.
While at Penn State, Henry was active in the Penn State Campus Weather Service and participated in the National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest
. He graduated with a B.S. in meteorology.
, Inc. on his 23rd birthday in 1983 as a technician. Because of his extensive skills in meteorology and success in forecasting, he steadily moved through the ranks to his present position as Expert Senior Meteorologist . Prior to this, he served as the manager of the transportation services, project manager, sales technical manager, and international technical manager.
Henry also enjoys computer programming and has combined this skill with his meteorology expertise to develop the innovative software packages StormTracker and HurricaneTracker.
United States
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meteorologist.
Early life and education
Henry was born in Glenside, PennsylvaniaGlenside, Pennsylvania
Glenside is a census-designated place in Abington, Cheltenham, and Springfield townships, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,384 at the 2010 census...
, on October 18, 1960. He graduated from Octorara High School
Octorara High School
Octorara High School is the only secondary school in the Octorara Area School District. It is located between Atglen and Cochranville in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States-External links:**...
in 1979. Prior to graduation and pondering his future, it was his sister Nina who, based on his love of weather
Weather
Weather is the state of the atmosphere, to the degree that it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. Most weather phenomena occur in the troposphere, just below the stratosphere. Weather refers, generally, to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity, whereas climate...
, suggested he become a meteorologist . He took this advice and enrolled at the Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
in the meteorology program.
While at Penn State, Henry was active in the Penn State Campus Weather Service and participated in the National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest
National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest
The National Collegiate Weather Forecasting Contest, or NCWFC, was a yearly competition among colleges and Universities in the US run by Penn State. There were over 1000 participants from about 45 institutions...
. He graduated with a B.S. in meteorology.
Career
Prior to graduating college, Henry joined AccuWeatherAccuWeather
AccuWeather is an American media company that provides for-profit weather forecasting services worldwide.AccuWeather was founded in 1962 by Joel N. Myers, then a Penn State graduate student working on degrees in meteorology. His first customer was a gas company in Pennsylvania. While running the...
, Inc. on his 23rd birthday in 1983 as a technician. Because of his extensive skills in meteorology and success in forecasting, he steadily moved through the ranks to his present position as Expert Senior Meteorologist . Prior to this, he served as the manager of the transportation services, project manager, sales technical manager, and international technical manager.
Henry also enjoys computer programming and has combined this skill with his meteorology expertise to develop the innovative software packages StormTracker and HurricaneTracker.