The Weather Channel meteorologist who famously rode out Hurricane Katrina near the beach in Gulfport is in New Orleans this week for the 20-year anniversary of the monster storm.

Jim Cantore, along with meteorologist Stephanie Abrams, are in the Crescent City this week to commemorate the storm and produce special coverage for the anniversary, according to The Weather Channel .

Cantore is no stranger to the Gulf Coast. He travels here often if hurricanes are threatening and is often dispatched to the cities and towns where the worst damage is expected.

He has recently spent more time in Acadiana, as he is dating local meteorologist Jobie Lagrange. Cantore was in the Lafayette area with Lagrange for Hurricane Francine last year.

In 2005, Cantore stayed at the Armed Forces Retireme

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