The Weather Channel just launched a new series, When Weather Changed History, exploring the significant and exciting moments when weather intertwined with the forces of human nature to change the course of history.

The series, which is made up of one-hour suspenseful dramas, delivers compelling content, scientific facts, action video and emotional stories of mankind"s heroism—all in an effort to illustrate the effects of weather on well-known recent history events…pretty fascinating stuff!

ACED caught up with the Weather Channel's own On-camera Meteorologist Jim Cantore to talk about the show.

In conjunction with the new series on The Weather Channel, what would you say is the most important moment when weather changed history?

When I think of the lives lost on the beaches of Normandy, I can’t imagine the sacrifice of those men as they came ashore in boats on washtub seas wondering if their feet would even touch the beach. When I think of what it was like to battle the British in the brutal cold and snow with no layers of polypropylene and fleece but just some wool and leather, the sacrifice under those conditions was enormous. The human spirit is amazing.

What can viewers expect with When Weather Changed History? What will they learn from the show?

The HD series When Weather Changed History on The Weather Channel looks at the power of nature and its incredible impact on history, offering often surprising effects of weather on historic events and revealing moments in history when the forces of weather intertwine with the forces of human nature to influence the course of history. This is a launch event like no other for The Weather Channel, with repeat episodes and an interactive component at www.weather.com/history that includes a fun history quiz and a chance to win an exciting trip for four in our online sweepstakes.

What are some of the most significant historical events that have been influenced by the weather?

The premiere episode on the space shuttle Challenger recalls the tragic day in recent history that a lot of people remember. The series also focuses on events such as Operation Eagle Claw, which occurred during the Iran-Contra hostage crisis in 1979, and the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, which was a true struggle of man against the power of nature and weather – and the danger of underestimating that power.

Have there ever been any times when you were worried about your safety?

Never.

Tell us about a memorable weather event during your career.

Well there are many, but Hurricane Katrina is the biggest of the biggest and even though it struck the Gulf Coast, it affected and is still affecting many people in some way.

How long have you been interested in the weather? What fascinates you about it?

I guess all my life. What fascinates me is it’s something we can’t control, but it can control us.

Check out When Weather Changed History on the Weather Channel every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.

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