Bob Maxon is the weekday morning StormTracker meteorologist on NBC Connecticut News Today from 5 to 7 a.m. and through the Today Show. He's been with NBC Connecticut since August 1995.
He grew up in Oswego, New York, and graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology.
Bob has forecasted the weather throughout the northeast. In 1987, he worked for Cable News Center 7 in Ithaca, New York, before making the transition to Binghamton, New York, to work at WMGC in 1988. Between 1989 and 1995, Bob gained most of his experience working for WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Bob has been awarded the “Seal of Approval” from The American Meteorological Society for weather forecasting and broadcasting.
During his tenure as a professional meteorologist, Bob has covered many of the major storms that have struck the northeast including Hurricane Bob in 1991, the Great Winter Storm of '93, the Blizzard of '96, the amazing President's Day Blizzard of 2003, Irene and Sandy, as well as the blizzard of February 2013.
Bob volunteers his time to raise important money for the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, Special Olympics, American Heart Association, and FAVARH.
Bob lives in Simsbury with his wife, Jacqui, their two daughters, Katy and Marleigh and their dogs, Atticus and Louie.
The Latest
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Rain from Hurricane Melissa gets pulled into Connecticut
Even though Hurricane Melissa will pass several hundred miles away from Connecticut, some rain from the tropical system will arrive in the state Thursday. Here’s how that will happen. On Thursday, Melissa will be nearing Bermuda as a hurricane. At the same time, a strong area of low pressure will be moving across the Northeast U.S. Upper-level winds, roughly...
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Solar Eclipse 2024: NBC CT StormTracker Special
On the afternoon of April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will move across the county. This will be the first time since 2017 the U.S. experiences a total solar eclipse. Day will temporarily be turned into “night” from Texas to Maine as the path of totality races across the country. Totality will be very close to Connecticut – less…
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A little snow tonight, blustery winds Friday morning
An “Alberta Clipper” moved its way through Connecticut Thursday evening and a few periods of light snow fell. When the snow moves out, strong winds are expected to kick in overnight. A wind advisory is in effect for northern Connecticut from 1 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday. Friday will be sunny, chilly, and windy, with gusts up to 50…
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A humid start to the weekend, and the chance for our first heat wave of the summer
The clouds dominated Friday morning, but the sun plans to make a few appearances throughout the day today. It will be quite hot today – maybe a few degrees less than yesterday – but still a warm one. The highs are expected to be around 87-91 degrees inland. If we get to 90 for the third straight day, that would…
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A sunny Thursday continues, with heat and humidity sticking around
Yesterday’s sunshine continues in Connecticut today, with a few clouds expected to make their way through later in the day. It’ll be a hot day with highs in the low 90s. Inland temperatures look to get to 91, while those along the shoreline can expect it to feel like 84 degrees today. We’re about 6 degrees above the normal temperatures…
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Snow Expected to Move in Friday Evening Across Connecticut
A storm will move south of Connecticut Friday evening and will bring some snow to the state. After a day of sun and clouds on Thursday, Friday will be increasingly cloudy before the snow moves in Friday evening. It will begin as snow and some rain between 4 and 8 p.m. Friday and it could cause some problems for the…
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Wintry Mix Arrives; Strong Winds and Coastal Flooding Possible Saturday
Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a wintry mix that is moving through the state overnight and into Saturday morning. Strong wind gusts and coastal flooding are possible Saturday morning. A winter weather advisory has been issued for northern Connecticut from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. Clouds increased during the day before a wintry mix developed around dinner…
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Wintry Mix to Bring Snow, Sleet and Rain to Connecticut Tonight
Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking a wintry mix that is expected to move in later tonight and a winter weather advisory has been posted for northern Connecticut from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 p.m. Saturday. Clouds will increase during the day and a wintry mix will develop around dinner time. One to three inches of accumulations are expected for…
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Heavy Rain, Thunder to Follow Quick Burst of Snow
A heavy burst of snow has moved through the state, causing low visibility on the roads and difficult driving conditions. Conditions have improved. After the snow moves through, sleet and rain will take over with gusty winds and flooding also possible. Dozens of schools dismissed early ahead of the storm. For the full list of closings, click here. The storm…
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Winter Weather, Wind and Coastal Flood Advisories Issued for Conn.
Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking another storm that will bring several inches of snow to parts of the state Wednesday before it changes over to rain. The snow looks to start between noon and 2 p.m. It will continue through the evening commute. Parts of the state could see up to six inches of snow, though most of the…
