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| Born | Chicago |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Florida State University |
| Occupation | Metrologist |
Richard 'Rick' Knabb is an American meteorologist who on June 4, 2012 will become the 11th director of the National Hurricane Center.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Knabb was born in Chicago and was raised in Florida and Texas. [1] He attended Purdue University earned a bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Science before earning a master's degree and Ph.D. in meteorology from Florida State. [1]
Meteorology Career[edit]
Knabb started working for the NHC in 2001. He served as a Senior Hurricane Specialist from 2005 to 2008. [2] He left the NHC to become deputy director of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Hawaii where he stayed until joining The Weather Channel in May 2010. [1] [3] He replaced Steve Lyons as tropical weather expert at The Weather Channel.
He was announced as Director of the National Hurricane Center starting June 4, 2012 replacing Bill Read. [1].
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Rick Knabb, Ph.D., selected to lead NOAA's National Hurricane Center". NOAA. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ^ Kay, Jennifer. "Richard Knabb Named New Director For National Hurricane Center". Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "Dr. Richard Knabb Joins The Weather Channel As Tropical Weather Expert". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
category:American meteorologists
category:Living people
category:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel