Bill Read | |
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 Read in 2008. | |
| Born | 1949 or 1950 (age 74–75) |
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| Position held | director (National Hurricane Center, 2008–2012), acting director (National Hurricane Center, 2007–2008)  |
William L. Read is an American meteorologist who served in the United States Navy, the National Weather Service (NWS), and as consultant for television stations such as KPRC-TV during his career. He has worked at NWS offices in Sterling, Virginia, Fort Worth, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Silver Spring, Maryland, Houston, Texas, and Miami, Florida over the years, reaching the post of director of the National Hurricane Center from January 25, 2008 until June 2012.