Neil Frank Biography-Wiki

Neil Frank is an American meteorologist and former director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Florida. Frank had served as an instrumental in advancing both the scientific and informational aspects of hurricane forecasting. In 2008, he retired as Chief Meteorologist at KHOU-TV in Houston. He was born on  September 11, 1931, in Kansas, the United States as a Neil Laverne Frank.

Neil Frank Age and Birthday

Neil Laverne Frank was born on 11th September 1931 in Kansas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on September 11 every year. Frank is 88 years old as of 2019.

Neil Frank Height and Weight

Frank appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Neil Frank Education

Frank attended nearby Southwestern College. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1953 followed by military training in weather forecasting, he then moved on to Florida State University, where he earned his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in meteorology.

Neil Frank Family

Frank was born in Kansas, United States, and grew up in Wellington, Kansas. After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Neil Frank Wife | Married

Frank is married to her wife for more than 60 years. The couple is blessed with three grown children. Frank has ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Frank likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating wife is not available. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Neil Frank Net Worth

Frank has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Neil Frank Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Neil Frank.

• Full Name: Neil Laverne Frank
• Age/ How Old?: 88 years (2019)
• Date of Birth:  11th September 1931
• Place of Birth: Kansas, United States
• Education‎: Southwestern College, Florida State University

• Birthday:  September 11
• Nationality: American
• Marital Status: married
• Children/ Kids: Three
• Profession: meteorologist

Neil Frank NHC | Career | Climate Change

Before he graduated in meteorology, he worked in the United States Air Force where he received training as a weather officer. Frank started working as a forecaster for the National Hurricane Center in 1961.

In 1974, Frank was appointed director of the Center. Dr. Frank also served as chairman of the International Hurricane Committee while director. The Committee coordinates hurricane warnings across North America.

Also, he participated in meteorological experiments conducted off the African coast. Frank was called to testify as an expert witness before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in 1987.

He is the longest-serving director of the NHC as of 2018. Frequently, Frank appeared in the news when hurricanes threatened, appearing in numerous interviews with then-CBS news anchor Dan Rather, early career included coverage of several hurricanes as NHC director. In order to communicate directly, Frank used an amateur radio station with the Brownsville Weather Center in Texas after it had lost all of its conventional communications links during Hurricane Allen in 1980.

Neil Frank Awards and Achievements

• Elected to the council, American Meteorological Society – 1989 to 1992 term.
• First place in the 1989 Texas Press Awards, Best weathercast
• Recipient of the Belo William H. Seay Award – 2004

Neil Frank Global Warming

He is a signer to An Evangelical Declaration on Global Warming, which states that “Earth and its ecosystems – created by God’s intelligent design and infinite power and sustained by His faithful providence – are robust, resilient, self-regulating, and self-correcting.”

Neil Frank Broadcasting | Retire

Frank retired from the National Hurricane Center and joined Houston’s CBS affiliate, KHOU-TV in June 1987. Already he was well known to the Houston public from his reports as Director of the National Hurricane Center, particularly those during Hurricane Alicia, who came ashore near Houston in 1983.

For more than thirty years, he was the chief meteorologist for the television station, and he received several awards. He reported in December 2007, that he would retire from broadcasting at KHOU-TV the following year. He reported 19th May 2008 on the 10 PM news that he would retire at the end of that month. Frank continues providing the station with special weather projects and hurricane coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Neil Frank

Who is Neil Frank?

Neil Frank is an American meteorologist and former director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Florida. Frank had served as an instrumental in advancing both the scientific and informational aspects of hurricane forecasting. In 2008, he retired as Chief Meteorologist at KHOU-TV in Houston.

How old is Neil Frank?

Neil Laverne Frank was born on 11th September 1931 in Kansas, United States.  Frank is 88 years old as of 2019.

How tall is Neil Frank?

Frank has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Neil Frank married?

Yes, he is married to his wife whose name is not publicly available. The couple is blessed with three grown children. Frank has ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Frank likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating wife is not available. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

How much is Neil Frank worth?

Frank has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

Where does Frank live?

He is a resident of Houston, Texas, United States, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Frank dead or alive?

Frank is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Frank Now?

Meteorologist: Frank reported 19th May 2008 on the 10 PM news that he would retire at the end of that month. Frank continues providing the station with special weather projects and hurricane coverage.

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