Robert E. Zabrecky (born October 5, 1947), also known as Bob Breck, is an American former chief meteorologist for WVUE-DT in New Orleans.
[1] Breck claims an early childhood interest in meteorology after a third-grade report about snow.
After receiving his bachelor's degree in December 1969,[2] he enrolled in the Marine Corps Reserve.
In an effort to put his education to use, Breck appealed to an Indiana politician to fill a position in Florida monitoring hazardous weather conditions for Air Force fighter-pilot trainees.
[2] In 1978, after 5 years in this position he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where he replaced Nash Roberts.