WeatherBrains
The world's oldest and greatest weather podcast. Join weather geeks James Spann, Bill Murray, Kim Klockow-McClain, Dr. Neil Jacobs, Rick Smith, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, and Troy Kimmel along with some of the most brilliant minds in the weather enterprise every week!
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WeatherBrains 955: Potato Guns And Fire Alarms
05/07/2024
WeatherBrains 955: Potato Guns And Fire Alarms
Tonight's Guest Panelist is a show regular. He's the SOO at the Birmingham NWS office. Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you on the show. Our first Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an Emergency Management Officer with the Jefferson County Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Melissa Sizemore, thanks for joining us on this week's episode. Guest WeatherBrain No. 2. is a former EMA officer with Calhoun County Alabama. He's now a full-time Professor at Idaho State University with the Homeland Security Program. He will soon be joining the faculty at Jacksonville State University with their well-known and respected Emergency Management Program. Jonathan Gaddy, it's good to see you on the show. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. *Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25* Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. What is a Science and Operations Officer? (03:30) Rapid growth in Emergency Management field (10:45) Integrated Warning Team Concept (15:20) Excessive hyperbole concern in professional weather enterprise (22:30) Potential economic/financial issues as a result of excessive hyperbole (28:00) AMS Digital Seal (32:45) "Hot Washes" in EMA field (51:40) Lack of cohesion in perceiving risk in Social Science's infancy (01:07:30) Ongoing severe weather in Kansas and Oklahoma (01:22:30) Weather enterprise and its role in Emergency Management (01:38:30) How do we make the warning process better? (1:43:15) Acceptable FAR/False Alarm Ratio (01:45:30) 2024 Hurricane Season (01:54:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 955: Picks of the Week: Jonathan Gaddy - Melissa Sizemore - Kevin Laws - Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 954: Toxic Wasteland
04/30/2024
WeatherBrains 954: Toxic Wasteland
Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Pueblo, CO. He got interested in weather as a youngster in elementary school and never got rid of the "bug". He attended FSU's Meteorology program and following graduation had employment stops as a freshman meteorologist in Wilmington, Ohio and Pittsburg, PA. He also worked with the Administrator of NOAA in Washington, DC for two years. He's a veteran of the show and and at the time was the Pacific Regional WCM in Honolulu. It's great to have him back. Charlie Woodrum, welcome! Our Guest WeatherBrain is a northeast Arkansas native currently attending Mississippi State University as a Graduate student. She's also a Teaching Assistant for the Broadcast Meteorology program and recently presented at the Southeast Severe Storms Symposium 2024. Kristina Balentine, welcome to the show! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in Central Plains (01:30) Sulphur, OK extreme damage (06:30) Recent Oklahoma tornado fatalities (09:45) 105 confirmed tornadoes from last Fri-Sun's outbreak sequence (11:00) Influence of Call To Action statements (32:15) Correlation coefficient (33:15) Dealing with loss of life in mobile homes in severe weather (47:15) Do most people have a tornado plan? (55:15) Tips on job search in meteorology field (01:29:00) What does the future weather forecaster look like? (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:17:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:48) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 954: Picks of the Week: Kristina Balentine - Charlie Woodrum - Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 953: Doing This For The Chemtrail Paycheck
04/23/2024
WeatherBrains 953: Doing This For The Chemtrail Paycheck
Tonight's Guest Panelist needs no introduction. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2016. Johnny Parker, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our Guest WeatherBrains tonight consist of the team from the Tennessee Valley Weather network. They are redefining local weather broadcasting. They have a television-quality production with a state of the art studio stationed in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. It's an innovative approach that brings expert community-based weather reporting directly to viewers in their area. First joining us is the Managing Meteorologist of Tennessee Valley Weather, and his two-decades plus career is defined by deep local ties and a commitment to public safety. Ben Luna, welcome to the show! Next up to introduce themselves is the Chief Meteorologist of TVW who has extensive experience in the field due to his early fascination with weather. His expertise is complimented by his background in education and community-focused forecasting. Fred Gossage, welcome. Staff Meteorologist Kelli Rosson is originally from Chicago and she handles the mid-day forecasts for the network. She has a passion for public education and weather safety and boasts an extensive educational background in the field where she earned her Bachelor's from Western Kentucky University. Kelli, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, Weekend Meteorologist of the network is joining us and is a dedicated member of the team and is also a self-proclaimed radar expert. Bryan Wilson, welcome. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. "Forgotten F5" of April 16, 1998 (13:30) Generating revenue/business model (33:00) Tennessee Valley Weather's relationship with local NWS (39:45) DMA switchover process (58:30) Countering hype-driven forecasters online (01:10:00) Importance of gaining institutional knowledge in the industry (01:29:00) Distributing vital information on social media (01:30:00) Hiring opportunities (01:40:15) Street named after Johnny Parker (01:53:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:45:09) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:47:27) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 953: Picks of the Week: Fred Gossage - Bryan Wilson - Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 952: On His Fourth Life
04/16/2024
WeatherBrains 952: On His Fourth Life
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a familiar face for those who watch The Weather Channel, as she regularly appeared on the network in the early 2000s. She's an experienced broadcast meteorologist and a podcaster. She also has a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter for several years to begin her career. Her first job was as a reporter for WEAR-TV in Pensacola before moving to KIII-TV in Corpus, Christi Texas. She then moved to Brunswick, Georgia to work in TV there, and then took a job in Bangor, Maine in TV news. It was in Maine where she really got interested in meteorology, where she attended Plymouth State University and earned her Degree in Meteorology. Her first major opportunity in weather was WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, before her move to The Weather Channel. Heather Tesch, thanks for joining us! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. "Beyond with Heather Tesch" (10:30) Profound stories dealing with near-death experiences (16:45) Balancing perspectives in podcasting (35:30) People reporting strengthening feelings of compassion after experiencing near-death (01:01:00) Neath-death studies and their analysis (01:06:00) How these stories have changed the host (01:19:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:24:45) Importance of NOAA Weather Radio (01:29:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:33:25) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 952: Picks of the Week: Heather Tesch - Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 951: Wiring Boats, Cooking, and Fishing
04/09/2024
WeatherBrains 951: Wiring Boats, Cooking, and Fishing
Tonight's episode is a home grown show with the regulars where we will be discussing a hodgepodge of topics in the weather world and beyond. We do these from time to time... thanks for tuning in for an all new WeatherBrains. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Where were you during the solar eclipse? (03:00) Fighting eclipse disinformation on social media (11:30) What makes a good resume according to Dr. Jacobs (24:00) Rapid change in culture concerning FAR/False-alarm ratio (31:00) Mitigating loss of life of those who live in manufactured housing during severe weather events (43:45) 26th anniversary of April 8th, 1998 Birmingham, AL F5 tornado Rampant conspiracy theories appearing online and the dangerous threats experienced by broadcasters (01:03:00) Preliminary hurricane season analysis (01:27:40) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:09:00) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 951: Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 950: Fifty Years Ago...
04/02/2024
WeatherBrains 950: Fifty Years Ago...
Tonight on WeatherBrains we tell the story of a generational tornado outbreak that happened 50 years ago. We look back at the Super Outbreak of April 3rd, 1974. Our first Guest WeatherBrains for tonight’s episode has a great deal of experience in public service, having worked in libraries for twenty years. Her current position is Executive Director for the Greene County Historical Society in Xenia, Ohio, a position she’s held since January of 2008. She served as a society board member for three years and she stepped into the position when the former Director retired from the position. Catherine Wilson, welcome! Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Mayor of Guin, Alabama. He’s served over thirty-five years of appointed and elected roles in his hometown and is now serving as Mayor. Beginning with the Park and Recreation Board for twenty years, he then served on the City Council and was then elected Mayor of the City in 2004. During his tenure, he created the first strategic plan for the city and led projects to revitalize downtown. Mayor Phil Segraves, it’s an honor to have you on with us tonight. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. April 1st, 1974 precursor outbreak (09:05) Xenia, Ohio tornado (12:00) Audio clip from Episode 114 featuring J. B. Elliott discussing Guin tornado (16:55) Looking back at Guin tornado from the perspective of Mayor Segraves (18:00) Heroes during the Super Outbreak (23:00) Changes in Xenia in the years after 1974 (36:00) Guin tornado survivor interview clip (46:50) Importance of remembering and reflecting on events like 1974 (49:15) Wisdom and lessons learned from 1974 (01:05:45) Role of 1974 in the future development of weather radio (01:10:35) 50th Anniversary planned events (01:16:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 950: Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones – James Aydelott – Out Jen Narramore – Rick Smith – Out Neil Jacobs – Out Troy Kimmel – Kim Klockow-McClain – Out Bill Murray – James Spann – The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 949: Graham in A Chicken Suit
03/26/2024
WeatherBrains 949: Graham in A Chicken Suit
Tonight on WeatherBrains is the topic of a significant anniversary in the meteorological field. Tonight's show focuses on the Super Outbreak of 1974. Fifty years on, its impact is still being felt. The warning process, victim impacts and how the event itself changed the weather community forever from a professional standpoint will all be discussed. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a previous alumni of the show, most recently in 2020. He received his Bachelor of Science in meteorology at Penn State University. He received his Master's and PhD at the University of Chicago, where he studied tornadoes and severe storms under Dr. Ted Fujita. He joined the faculty at Penn State in 1978 as an Associate Professor and taught courses in weather analysis and forecasting, natural disasters, as well as other topics. He retired in 2019 after being the severe weather expert at The Weather Channel for over two decades. Dr. Greg Forbes, we are honored to have you join the panel tonight. Our next Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to anyone interested in severe weather. He dedicated well over three decades to the National Weather Service, including 22 years as a Lead Forecaster at the SPC. He significantly advanced the field of severe weather forecasting and mesoscale convective system motion. His contributions are recognized with numerous awards and mentorships and have all left a lasting impact on the research and operational forecasting community. Steve Corfidi, welcome to the show. Guest WeatherBrain No. 3 is making his sixth appearance on the podcast. He serves as the Director of NOAA's NWS Assistant Administrator for Weather Services. He's significantly advanced weather operations in the United States through his extensive experience and pivotal roles he's previously played. His career is distinguished by close collaboration with emergency managers. Ken Graham, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, Guest WeatherBrain No. 4 is a legend in his own right. He received his Degree in Meteorology from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1964. He earned his Masters and PhD in Meteorology at Florida State University. He served NOAA in a number of positions in his over four decades with the government agency in both research and operations including forecasting. He retired from federal service in 2005. He then served as a Senior Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research and Environmental Sciences until 2009. His career began in Miami in the mid-60s as a hurricane specialist at the NHC. Dr. Joe Golden, thanks for joining us tonight. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Where our Panelists were in 1974 during Super Outbreak (15:45) Soundings/CAPE/shear data prior to Super Outbreak (28:00) Changing perspectives from mid-70s to today concerning convective outlooks (30:45) Pattern recognition role in early meteorology evolution and it's impact felt today (37:15) How the Super Outbreak changed the National Weather Service (43:30) Role of satellite imagery in Super Outbreak (57:35) Experiences of emergency management and challenges of warning the public (01:07:00) Myths busted during event (01:17:45) Importance of ham radio during Super Outbreak (01:24:00) Development/origins of the Fujita scale (01:28:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 949: Picks of the Week: Steve Corfidi - Bruce Jones - Out James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - Photo of Barney Fife and Troy Kimmel in Starkville James Spann - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 948: Hopped Up On Cuban Coffee
03/19/2024
WeatherBrains 948: Hopped Up On Cuban Coffee
Tonight on WeatherBrains is a skilled meteorologist currently working at The Weather Channel and has been there since 2022. Previously she worked for Telemundo Oklahoma and Telemundo Utah. She was born in Havana, Cuba and graduated with a degree in meteorology from the University of Havana. Lorena Lim, welcome to WeatherBrains! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Challenges of studying meteorology in Cuba (12:00) Influential tropical weather while studying in Cuba (14:20) Weather radar networks in Cuba/Cuban Weather Service (19:30) The Weather Channel/resources and audience experiences (45:15) Distributing weather information and outreach to underserved communities (51:30) Battling confusion with different dialects on the air when giving public forecasts (01:04:30) Disaster subculture and translation (01:07:30) Upcoming eclipse in April (01:33:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:13) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:30) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 948: Picks of the Week: Lorena Lim - Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 947: The Old Part of Norman
03/12/2024
WeatherBrains 947: The Old Part of Norman
Tonight on WeatherBrains is a very special guest. He's a leading expert in severe weather research at the NSSL. He's known for his work on tornadoes and severe weather climatology. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the science and it's an honor to have you with us tonight. Harold Brooks, welcome! It's also Harold's birthday - Happy Birthday Harold! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Pandemic effect on math scores (14:15) German Scientist Hans Ertel and his contribution to meteorology in WW2-Era Germany (18:30) Ertel/Carl-Gustaf Rossby relationship after WW2 (28:00) Chaos in numerical weather prediction (33:40) Ertel and the European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (46:45) Bridging generations in meteorology (01:12:00) Complexities/cascade of uncertainty in science (01:15:20) Integrating behavioral science with physical science (01:21:00) Dealing with the problem of manufactured housing and tornadoes/severe weather dangers (01:27:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:37:30) E-Mail Segment (01:47:25) and more! Web Sites from Episode 947: Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 946: Mic My Grandma
03/05/2024
WeatherBrains 946: Mic My Grandma
Tonight on WeatherBrains we are thrilled to welcome the dynamic duo of severe weather coverage from Channel 9 in Oklahoma City. Together they have captivated audiences with their commitment to keeping their communities safe and informed. They are both beloved figures in the State of Oklahoma and across the nation. Our First WeatherBrain has been at the forefront of chasing and reporting on severe weather and other extreme weather in Oklahoma. He's an Oklahoma native and grew up in Edmond. He earned his education at OU and got an internship opportunity at the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City before his first on-air opportunity at Channel 8 in Tulsa. David Payne, welcome to the show! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is an Oklahoma native known for her in depth analysis and engaging story telling. She earned her degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norman and had her internship at News 9 in Oklahoma City and took her first job in TV in Sioux City, Iowa. She brings a unique perspective to understanding the weather and our atmosphere. Lacey Swope, we are honored to have you join us on this week's episode. Also stopping by the podcast is Zack and Nelson from TornadoTalk.com. Good to see you guys and welcome to the show! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Upcoming social eclipse (0:30) Equipment/tech used by on-air staff at Channel 9 (16:45) Work/life balance during severe weather season (26:45) Outreach events/public outreach/social media engagement (31:00) Past memorable and notable severe weather events (50:20) Future of broadcast meteorology in the years ahead (01:01:45) 50th anniversary of April 1974 Super Outbreak (01:41:00) Southeast Severe Storms Symposium (01:44:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:17:43) E-Mail Segment (01:35:15) and more! Web Sites from Episode 946: Picks of the Week: Tornado Talk - Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - ***See TornadoTalk.com Pick Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 945: REAL WeatherBrains
02/27/2024
WeatherBrains 945: REAL WeatherBrains
We're honored to be joined this week by Thomas Grazulis and his wife Doris! Tom is one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts on tornado climatology. He recently published the long-awaited update to Significant Tornadoes.
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WeatherBrains 944: Bucket O' Blood
02/20/2024
WeatherBrains 944: Bucket O' Blood
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a former registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing practice and education. He's also been a published author for over 3 decades and has managed the production and publication of numerous healthcare textbooks. He's now written an incredible book published in 2023 entitled "Donora Death Fog: Clean Air and the Tragedy of a Pennsylvania Mill Town", which discusses one of the most fascinating events in weather history from the historic Donora smog event of 1948. Andy McPhee, it's an honor to have you with us. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Value of historical societies in meteorological research(08:15) Factors of improvement of air pollution emissions (15:30) Industrial vs residential emissions (19:00) Geography and history of Donora (31:00) Significance of "Cement City" (48:00) Start of Oct 26th event/Donnie Dingbat (57:30) Origin of Donora town name and its originality (01:36:30) NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023 (01:47:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:37:22) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:38:45) National Weather Round-Up (01: E-Mail Segment (01:41:22) and more! Web Sites from Episode 944: Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 943: Stop Picking Up Copperheads
02/13/2024
WeatherBrains 943: Stop Picking Up Copperheads
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the author of the compelling and insightful book "Death Clouds on Mount Baldy: Tucson's Lost Tragedy". The book discusses and chronicles the harrowing 1958 blizzard in Arizona that stranded a pack of Boy Scouts and the extensive rescue effort that followed. Cathy Hufault, welcome to the show tonight. Also joining us tonight is Cathy's brother, Ralph Coltrin. He's a key figure in the book as he was one of the boy scouts who decided to return to camp that day and was a survivor of the incident. His first hand experience offers us a profound and unique perspective on the events that unfolded as well as the lasting impacts. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can NOW get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. ChaserCon 2024 Summit (1:00) Baltimore 2024 AMS Annual meeting review (08:00) Discussion on 1958 Arizona blizzard (12:00) Enduring relationships following tragedy/Long-term impacts (32:45) Memorial erected on mountain (37:45) Colorado Emergency Managers Conference 2024/Role of Emergency Management in weather (01:19:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:13:02) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:15:50) National Weather Round-Up (01:25:30) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 943: Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - Bill Murray - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 942: Horns Growing Out of My Head
02/06/2024
WeatherBrains 942: Horns Growing Out of My Head
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain currently serves as the Director of the Global Water Security Center and at the Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama. He focuses on providing decision-makers with reliable information and innovative research on water and environmental security. He leads efforts to understand their impacts on society. His career has spanned 27 years as a command meteorologist in the U. S. Air Force, where he provided critical weather forecasting and analysis. Col. Mike Gremillion, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. National Weatherpersons Day 2024 (0:45) Applying military and scientific experience to managing water resources (08:00) National Water Center and Alabama Water Institute background explained (17:00) NOAA integration (19:30) Lessons learned from medical science communications applied to meteorology and hydrology (25:00) AI/emerging technologies and water management (33:00) Water supply vulnerability (38:30) Avoiding politics when establishing policy (57:00) Estimated rain totals from radar accuracy (01:00:00) Future/Vision of Global Water Security Center (01:04:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:09:33) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:12:52) National Weather Round-Up (01:14:55) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 942: Picks of the Week: Mike Gremillion - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 941: Two Doctors And A Mic
01/30/2024
WeatherBrains 941: Two Doctors And A Mic
Our episode tonight is all about the AMS Annual Meeting 2024 live from Baltimore. First up from the Conference is Ryan Lagerquist, NOAA employee and is a Research Scientist at CIRA (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere). He is a meteorologist by training and is heavily involved in machine learning research. Joining us next on the show is the Chair for Coastal Artificial Intelligence at Texas A@M University-Corpus Christi and a Co-PI for the National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography, or AI2ES. Dr. Phillipe Tissot, thanks for dropping by tonight. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Early reflections on AMS Annual Meeting (13:15) AI and the future of meteorology in general (16:00) Broad overview of AI and NWS Operations/Numerical weather prediction models (24:00) Community modeling/EPIC/UFS (32:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (53:03) National Weather Round-Up (01:02:45) E-Mail Segment (55:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 941: Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Foghorn Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Foghorn Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Out James Spann - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 940: Great Lake Snow Snake
01/23/2024
WeatherBrains 940: Great Lake Snow Snake
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a frequent contributor to the show and a friend of the podcast. He's a renowned expert in the field of hurricane tracking and reporting. He's known for his innovative use of technology and social media to deliver real time updates on storm developments. He's made significant contributions to hurricane awareness and safety. His insights and expertise make him a valuable voice in understanding the complexities of these powerful storms. Mark Sudduth, it's wonderful having you on the show tonight. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. First ever hurricane chase online in 2005 (18:45) Cultivating sense of curiosity and fostering interests as a parent in the digital age (25:30) Preliminary thoughts on 2024 hurricane season (39:50) Preview of AMS 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore (55:45) Last week's Deep Freeze (01:06:45) Storm phobia/calming fear from general public concerning severe weather (01:22:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (48:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (50:55) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (53:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 940: Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 939: I Want Randy’s Shelves
01/17/2024
WeatherBrains 939: I Want Randy’s Shelves
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran of the show. He's a renowned Professor in Geographical Sciences at Arizona State University. He specializes in weather and climate studies and brings a wealth of experience to the field of meteorology. He's joining us tonight to discuss is new book. Randy Cerveny, it's an honor to have you on the show tonight. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Longest duration lightning flash (15:00) Controversial records/highest temperature recorded on the planet (17:45) Hurricane Katrina misconceptions (29:45) Media portrayal of weather events/public perception (44:40) NWS c0-op network (49:45) Celeste Saulo first female Secretary-General of World Meteorological Organization (55:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:02:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:04:06) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:05:55) and more! Web Sites from Episode 939: Picks of the Week: Randy Cerveny - James Aydelott - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 938: I Can Only Grow Hair From My Nose And Ears
01/09/2024
WeatherBrains 938: I Can Only Grow Hair From My Nose And Ears
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a researcher and trainer at the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL). They conduct research on severe convective storms across Europe, climatology, forecasting and remote sensing. They gather reports of severe weather in the European severe weather database, organize conferences on severe storms, and facilitate the training of meteorologists on convective storm forecasting through courses and seminars. Tonights's Guest WeatherBrain also chases storms from time to time. Tomas Pucik, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. ESSL background (05:45) Memorable recent European weather events (18:45) European damage surveys vs American/International Fujita scale (24:00) Highlighted European storm chasing locations (32:30) European warning dissemination process (49:00) FAR/POD numbers in Europe (01:04:00) Issues with social media hype/clickbait in Europe vs America (01:06:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:09:23) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:11:53) National Weather Round-Up (01: E-Mail Segment (01:14:18) and more! Web Sites from Episode 938: Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 937: What Do We Do With The Yahoos
01/03/2024
WeatherBrains 937: What Do We Do With The Yahoos
Tonight's show will be broken into two halves. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Army noncommissioned officer with a background in special operations/weather. He currently does some work for streaming service WeatherNation as a field meteorologist. He's also a part time police officer as well as Founder/Director of the National Storm Chaser Summit. Erik Fox, it's an honor to have you join us for this first show of 2024. The 2nd half of our inaugural 2024 show focuses on auroras and features a professional aurora chaser. He's a photographer and a PhD student at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. He has a passion for space weather and shares his expertise through educational content and sharing his incredible aurora photography. Vincent Ledvina, welcome to the show. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Diving into WeatherNation (16:30) ChaserCon (19:00) Looking back at El Reno tornado (24:30) Dealing with problematic storm chasers on social media (41:30) Aurora science and key misconceptions (01:03:15) Factors contributing to 2024 auroras (01:06:00) How to start chasing auroras and tools needed (01:12:00) Upcoming equinox and improving aurora prospects (01:34:00) Polar stratospheric clouds (01:38:10) Farthest south for observable auroras (01:40:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (58:02) National Weather Round-Up (01:48:00) E-Mail Segment (01:45:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 937: Picks of the Week: Vincent Ledvina - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 936: The Candy Was In The Difax Machine
12/26/2023
WeatherBrains 936: The Candy Was In The Difax Machine
Tonight's show features a very special guest. He's been a beacon of knowledge and insight in the weather enterprise for decades. His passion for meteorology has inspired countless people to pursue careers in the weather field. He's a household name and a trusted voice who recently announce his retirement. He's retiring after a 45 year career at WGN-TV in Chicago. Tom Skilling, welcome! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. AI and meteorology (20:30) Impacts of high latitude blocking on weather (41:00) Teaching patterns and storylines with the public/growing literacy in broadcast meteorology (42:00) Dealing with social media communications during active weather (47:30) The importance of valuing viewers in broadcast meteorology (01:15:30) Historically challenging weather events to forecast (01:21:00) Filtering out and discerning misinformation online as a forecaster (01:27:00) Future of broadcast meteorology (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:42:03) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:45:40) and more! Web Sites from Episode 936: Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 935: Burning, Sweating, Choking, and Soaking
12/19/2023
WeatherBrains 935: Burning, Sweating, Choking, and Soaking
Tonight's show is our annual year-ender with show veteran and weather legend and WPC/NOAA boss Greg Carbin. He's now a 31 year veteran with NOAA, and it's always an honor to have you join us. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Difficult flooding event on Atlantic coast 12/15-17(05:45) La Niña winter/Pacific NW snowfall (10:30) Ft. Lauderdale April flash flooding event (18:00) Summer Canadian wildfires/ridge anomaly (22:30) Extreme summertime Gulf Coast heat/records broken (26:00) July Vermont flooding (32:15) Hawaii/Maui fires (38:45) Hurricane Hilary (40:30) Rolling Fork MS tornado (45:55) Mid-June MS hailstorm (50:15) 2023 Atlantic hurricane season analysis (01:13:45) January 12th Selma tornado (01:18:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:32:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:34:17) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 935: Picks of the Week: Greg Carbin - James Aydelott - Jen Narramore - Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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WeatherBrains 934: Still Pumping Out Sewage
12/12/2023
WeatherBrains 934: Still Pumping Out Sewage
Tonight's show is heading across the pond to talk tornadoes in Great Britain and Ireland. Also a hot topic is the severe weather event on 12/9 across the Southern U. S. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a damage site investigator for TORRO. She's been an active member of that organization for 17 years. TORRO’s most productive area of research involves members conducting tornado damage site investigations. Originally a satellite design engineer, she is an enthusiastic amateur meteorologist who tutors students in math for a living. Obsessed with both hiking and tornadoes, tornado site investigations provide an ideal opportunity to combine her interests. Although she lived in Ohio for 18 months as a teenager, she is yet to witness a tornado, though she did have practice in taking shelter in the basement when the tornado sirens went off. She lives in Hampshire with her husband. Sarah Horton, it's an honor to have you on the show! Tonight's Second Guest WeatherBrain is a Senior Weather Risk Manager at DTN. He has worked in the organisation (formally MeteoGroup in Europe) for over 23 years, as both a shift forecaster and a line manager. Paul has been a member of both TORRO and the Royal Meteorological Society since the early 1990s, having been interested in weather since an early age. Paul is currently Head of TORRO – the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation. He has been storm chasing in the USA 19 times and has witnessed many severe storms and tornadoes. He lives in Reading with his partner Helen (also a meteorologist), and their young daughter, Alana. Paul is a Chartered Meteorologist, as awarded by the Royal Meteorological Society. Paul Knightley, thanks so much for dropping by tonight. Also joining us as Guest Panelist is show regular SOO Kevin Laws from the NWS Birmingham. He's been busy doing storm surveys the last couple of days after the weekend's severe weather across the South. It's always a pleasure to have you stop by, Kevin. Last but certainly not least, joining us tonight as Guest WeatherBrain No.3 is the long team lead forecaster at the NWS Nashville TN. He's warned there since 2011 and next year marks 20 years of service in the NWS. He received his Bachelors Degree in Meteorology at Texas A&M and his Master's Degree from Mississippi State. He specializes in radar and warning operations. Sam Shamburger, it's an honor to have you on tonight! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. 12/9/23 Middle TN tornadoes/analysis (08:45) Components/comparison of a damage survey in US vs UK (21:00) 12/10/21 vs 12/9/23 (27:00) Why doesn't the general public take Severe Thunderstorm Warnings seriously? (38:00) What is TORRO? (01:01:00) Differences in European tornadoes vs North America (01:02:00) Waterspout events in UK (01:14:45) Scale for tornadoes developed by TORRO/T-scale (01:20:00) Notable Great Britain/Ireland tornado events (01:23:00) What is the RMS and how can you get involved? (01:39:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:43:58) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:46:16) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!
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WeatherBrains 933: A Unicorn Puked On It
12/05/2023
WeatherBrains 933: A Unicorn Puked On It
Tonight's show is all about fire warnings and wildfire forecasting. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is the Science and Operations Officer with the NWS Norman. He's previously worked in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Tulsa NWS. He recently received the Charles L Mitchell Award for his years of work in fire weather forecasting. Todd Lindley, thanks for joining us tonight. Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Deputy Fire Management Chief of the Oklahoma Forestry Services. He's responsible for both fighting fires on the ground as well as prescribed fire management. He's also part of the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team One. Drew Daily, thanks for being a part of the show. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. What is a Deputy Fire Management Chief? (09:10) NWS Fire Weather Program (13:30) Current state of fire prediction (17:45) What are fuels and how do we acquire that information and account for it? (23:00) Red Flag Thread Index (27:00) Role of media in wildfire preparation and awareness (36:00) Invasive species/Red Cedar and fire threat (40:00) Outside variables for controlled burns (45:30) Diurnal range of energy release component (58:00) Satellites and wildfire detection (01:02:00) What is column collapse? (01:30:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:41:27) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:43:30) National Weather Round-Up (01:49:30) E-Mail Segment (01:45:30)
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WeatherBrains 932: Okies for Hokies
11/28/2023
WeatherBrains 932: Okies for Hokies
Tonight's first WeatherBrain is the suggestion of listener Edward Shaw and is a previous alumni of the show. He's a professor in the Department of Geography at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg. He is a native of Roanoke Virginia and studied environmental science as an undergraduate before completing his graduate work through the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State. Dave Carroll, welcome to the show. Our second Guest WeatherBrain is an associate professor of geography and meteorology at Ball State University in Muncie. He received his meteorology degree with honors from Penn State and an advanced degree in geography from Syracuse University. David Call, welcome to the show. Also stopping by as our Guest Panelist is Stephanie Zick, an assistant professor and core faculty member for Virginia Tech's B. S. meteorology program. She's a tropical weather expert as well as numerical weather prediction and model forecast verification expert who joined Virginia Tech University in 2016. Thanks for joining us!
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WeatherBrains 931: No Bulging Warm Front
11/21/2023
WeatherBrains 931: No Bulging Warm Front
Tonight will be a Thanksgiving week homegrown show with the regular panelists. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected].
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WeatherBrains 930: Did Someone Say “Wine”?
11/14/2023
WeatherBrains 930: Did Someone Say “Wine”?
Tonight we will be discussing the Weather Pods Disaster Relief Telethon being held this Saturday, November 18th benefitting the American Red Cross. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a former broadcast meteorologist for Birmingham's CBS 42 and now works in higher education. It's an honor to have you on the show tonight. Ashley Gann, welcome to WeatherBrains. Also stopping by as Guest Panelist is the proprietor of the Chaser Chat weather podcast. Gabe Harber, welcome to the show.
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WeatherBrains 929: Krazy With A Capital K
11/07/2023
WeatherBrains 929: Krazy With A Capital K
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction. He grew up in Central Florida. He's a TV meteorologist and hurricane specialist. He was previously the chief meteorologist for WTVJ-TV in Miami where he became well-known for his excellent coverage of 1992's Hurricane Andrew, and subequently became Director of Meteorology for WFOR-TV, and a hurricane analyst for CBS News in New York City. He currently works for Fox Weather in NYC. Bryan Norcross, it's an honor to have you on the show tonight.
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WeatherBrains 928: Men Are Inherently Stupid
10/31/2023
WeatherBrains 928: Men Are Inherently Stupid
Tonight's show is the idea of friend of the podcast Jeremy Bower. Tonight's Guest Panelist has appeared on several previous WeatherBrains episodes and is an accomplished photographer. He won 2nd place in the 2022 AMS Weatherband Photo Contest. He owns JRB Storm Photography and is employed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. Jeremy Bower, welcome back. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS Omaha since 1988. He worked directly under the legendary Dr. Ted Fujita as a graduate student at the University of Chicago. He's celebrating his upcoming retirement at the end of this month. Brian Smith, welcome to WeatherBrains.
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WeatherBrains 927: Tsunami Underwear
10/24/2023
WeatherBrains 927: Tsunami Underwear
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain served as the WCM at the NWS Seattle from 1977 until 2018, specializing in decision support and enhancing forecast systems. He's remained active in emergency preparedness in retirement and has served on various committees. He teaches at the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center and provides weather support for major events. He graduated from Oregon State University in Atmospheric Science. Ted Buehner, welcome!
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WeatherBrains 926: Eleven Months and 26 Days
10/17/2023
WeatherBrains 926: Eleven Months and 26 Days
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long time weather warrior and legend in the meteorology field who is retiring from television. For two decades, he worked as chief meteorologist for WKRG-TV in Mobile, AL. Born in New York, Sealls holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Cornell University and Florida State, respectively. He worked at television stations in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Illinois before settling in Mobile in 1999. Alan Sealls, it's an honor to have you on the show tonight.
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