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National Hurricane Center Spokesman Retiring June 1

“After more than 20 years with NOAA (15 of that at NHC), preceded by 28 years as a broadcast meteorologist, I am ready," Dennis Feltgen said in an email

Published May 17, 2022 • Updated on May 17, 2022 at 9:58 am

Meteorologist Dennis Feltgen places the wind speed of Nate on a tracking map at the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Nate weakened as the storm moved over Mexico with heavy rains and has been downgraded to a post-tropical system, the National Hurricane Center said. Photographer: Mark Elias/Bloomberg via Getty Images — Getty Images

The National Hurricane Center's communications and public affairs officer is retiring after 15 years in Miami.

Meteorologist Dennis Feltgen announced his retirement on Tuesday, saying he will be stepping down as of the June 1 start of hurricane season. He'll be succeeded by meteorologist Maria Torres.

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“After more than 20 years with NOAA (15 of that at NHC), preceded by 28 years as a broadcast meteorologist, I am ready," Feltgen said in an email.

“It has been a distinct privilege and honor to work with you during these many years, particularly during the recent record hurricane seasons," he added. “Stay safe and be well."

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