Al Roker, 68, is seen out for first time since his absence from the Today show due to health issues

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Al Roker has been seen for the first time in public since he experienced serious health issues late last year.The Today show weatherman looked healthy as he was strolling in the rain in New York City while in casual clothing that included a blue jacket, gray slacks, navy blue tennis shoes and a lime green cap.In just two days the 68-year-old personality is expected to return to his early morning TV show to resume his job.

A spring in his step: Al Roker has been seen for the first time in public since he experienced serious health issues late last yearThis sighting comes just as Savannah Guthrie told Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday that she was excited that Roker is coming back to the set on Friday after an eight week absence.'Back and better than ever,' Guthrie told ET’s Rachel Stern at the New York Stock Exchange. 'Al is the lifeblood of this show, he’s the heartbeat.

I mean, it just doesn’t work without Al. 'We love him so much, we miss him so much. He went through this period that was difficult and he did it in his trademark way where he’s always smiling, always upbeat, and he is roaring to come back.

He is ready.'  Ready for action: The Today show weatherman looked healthy as he was strolling in the rain in New York City while in casual clothing that included a blue jacket, gray slacks, navy blue tennis shoes and a lime green cap On Tuesday Guthrie and Hoda Kotb shared the news of his impending return during the morning's show.  'He's obviously been in the hospital, he dealt with health issues, he's home for the last few weeks,' Guthrie explained, before revealing: 'We have some great news to share this morning, Al is coming back to the show.'Kotb then chimed in: 'It was like, "When?