Rick Knabb | |
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| 11th Director of the National Hurricane Center | |
| In office June 4, 2012 – May 12, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Read |
| Succeeded by | Edward Rappaport |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Atlanta |
| Education | Purdue University Florida State University |
| Occupation | Meteorologist |
Richard 'Rick' Knabb is an American meteorologist who served as the 11th Director of the National Hurricane Center from June 4, 2012 to May 12, 2017. On March 21, 2017, Knabb announced his return to The Weather Channel as the tropical weather expert which was the position he held from 2010 to 2012. As a result, he left the position of Director of the NHC.[1]
- ^ Schleifstein, Mark (March 21, 2017). "National Hurricane Center director jumps to Weather Channel". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 5, 2017.