Al Roker returns to Today studio to cover Hurricane Laura

Al Roker has returned the Today show studio for the first time in five months to cover Hurricane Laura, and the weather anchor couldn't be more excited to be back with his co-workers. Al Roker, pictured with his co-host Sheinelle Jones, returned to the Today show studio on Thursday for the first time in five months to cover Hurricane Laura Ready to go! 'I just want coffee for gosh sake,' he said Back to the grind: Roker filmed himself leaving his home wearing a protective face mask after admitting this was the first time he has worn a shirt and tie since March 15 'Well, five months later, with a new shoulder and a face mask, stepping out the door to go to Studio 1A,' he said before stepping out the door. Earlier than expected: Roker, pictured with his wife, had total shoulder replacement surgery a few weeks ago Dedicated: Roker, who had been working from home for nearly half the year, came back to the studio earlier than expected to report on Hurricane Laura His return was actually earlier than expected because of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall off the Gulf Coast overnight as a Category 4 storm.