Meet Connecticut's Newest TV Meteorologist

NEW HAVEN, CT — WTNH News 8 has hired Ashley Baylor to be its newest meteorologist. Baylor shared the news on her social media account saying, "Some personal news this morning.. I've accepted a new job at our sister station, @WTNH , in New Haven, CT. While I'm thrilled to return to New England and work with a fantastic team, I will miss the friends I've made at WAVY and in Hampton Roads. My last day will be Jan 2nd."

Baylor is currently employed at WAVY TV 10/FOX 43 in Norfolk, VA. She has worked there since January 2015. She is no stranger to the northeast as she worked in Springfield, Mass for four years at WWLP.

According to her profile at WAVY TV, "Some of her most memorable storms include, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Irene, the Halloween Nor’easter, and the February Nor’easter of 2013." She also has experience covering the 2013 World Series, the 2013 AFC Championship game, and Opening Day at Fenway Park."

“I’ve had an interest in weather since I was 9 years old. I moved to Charleston, South Carolina the year after Hurricane Hugo made landfall there. Even though I didn’t live through Hugo, the devastation was still visible a year later. In 1992, still living in Charleston, Hurricane Andrew slammed into southern Florida. I remember being glued to the TV, watching the coverage… I’ve been hooked ever since!” Baylor said on her profile page at WAVY TV.

She was married in front of Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. Baylor will join Gil Simmons, Joe Furrey, and Sam Kantrow as part of the News 8 weather team.

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