Tennis Injury sidelines meteorologist for months

Meteorologist Angie Lassman is currently on an extended recovery path following a significant injury sustained while playing tennis. She was seen filling in for Al Roker on Today, navigating the broadcast from a scooter.

Lassman revealed she ruptured her Achilles tendon on Memorial Day, an injury that required surgery. Her recovery plan includes a week in a cast, followed by up to four months in a boot, necessitating the use of crutches and a scooter for mobility.

She noted that navigating New York City on the scooter has proven challenging. While her initial injury put a pause on her summer tennis plans, Lassman remains optimistic about her recovery, acknowledging that full recuperation is expected to take between nine and twelve months.