Robert "Bob" Case | |
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| Born | Robert Allen Case December 16, 1939 |
| Died | June 19, 2008 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Occupation | Meteorologist |
| Years active | 1967–1995 |
| Employer | National Weather Service |
| Known for | Inspiring the name "Perfect Storm" |
Robert Allen "Bob" Case (December 16, 1939 – June 19, 2008) was a meteorologist who worked for the National Weather Service (NWS) for 28 years.[1] Over the course of his career, he worked in NWS various offices, developing a diverse background in various types of weather forecasting, including a lengthy stint as a hurricane forecaster. He is best known for inspiring the naming of the 1991 Perfect Storm as The Perfect Storm.[2]
- ^ Robert Allen ‘Bob’ Case Accessed 2008-10-31.
- ^ "NOAA News Online (Story 444)". 2017-06-30. Archived from the original on 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2020-03-08.