New boss at Houston NWS

Congratulations to Gene Hafele, the new Meteorologist-in-Charge at the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service office! Gene replaces Bill Read who left to direct the National Hurricane Center.

Gene has been the Warning Coordination Meteorologist since 1993. He also worked for about ten years in NASA's Spaceflight Meteorology Group, providing weather guidance for nine shuttle missions.

The media works very closely with the National Weather Service during severe and tropical weather events. Gene will provide stability in the local office and maintain our great working relationship.