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Knabb started working for the [[National Hurricane Center|NHC]] in 2001. He served as a Senior Hurricane Specialist from 2005 to 2008. <ref>{{cite web|last=Kay|first=Jennifer|title=Richard Knabb Named New Director For National Hurricane Center|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/18/richard-knabb-national-hurricane-center_n_1528525.html|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=19 May 2012}}</ref> 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. <ref name="NOAA PR" /> |
Knabb started working for the [[National Hurricane Center|NHC]] in 2001. He served as a Senior Hurricane Specialist from 2005 to 2008. <ref>{{cite web|last=Kay|first=Jennifer|title=Richard Knabb Named New Director For National Hurricane Center|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/18/richard-knabb-national-hurricane-center_n_1528525.html|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=19 May 2012}}</ref> 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. <ref name="NOAA PR" /> <ref>{{cite web|title=Dr. Richard Knabb Joins The Weather Channel As Tropical Weather Expert|url=http://press.weather.com/press_detail.asp?id=293|publisher=The Weather Channel|accessdate=19 May 2012}}</ref> He replaced Steve Lyons as [[Tropical cyclone|tropical weather]] expert at The Weather Channel. |
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He was announced as Director of the National Hurricane Center starting June 4, [[2012]] replacing [[Bill Read]]. <ref name="NOAA PR" />. |
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Revision as of 13:01, 19 May 2012
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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
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
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
- ^ 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.