Behind the Front: J-P's Last Episode as Chief Meteorologist
Behind the Front
This week on Behind the Front WBRC FOX6 News Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice takes to the mic, as host, for the final time. J-P is leaving WBRC to pursue a career in aviation. Long time listeners know his heart has been in the skies for years and he'll be able to experience meteorology from a new perspective. It's bittersweet to say goodbye to our host, but it's the beginning of a new era, as J-P ushers in Wes Wyatt as the new head of Behind the Front.
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Behind the Front: Wes named new Chief
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This week on Behind the Front WBRC FOX6 News Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice prepares to pass the mantel. Wes Wyatt will be our new Chief Meteorologist. Not only will Wes lead the First Alert Weather team, but he'll take over the podcast as JP prepares to take to the skies. In this time of transition J-P and Wes look back over what brought them here as well as what is next.
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Behind the Front: J-P and Wes talk weather technology
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This week on Behind the Front WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and Meteorologist Wes Wyatt talk about the evolution of weather technology. Without telling their age, JP and Wes recall a time when the weather was much more difficult to forecast. The technology has come a long way since they entered the business, and it makes a huge difference in their ability to keep us safe!
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Behind the Front: J-P revisits rain, storms & hurricane season
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This Week on Behind the Front WBRC FOX6 News Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is revisiting what was a very wet week for much of the viewing area. Find out what to expect as the hurricane season gets underway.
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J-P talks to Dr. Tim Coleman
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This week WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks to Dr. Tim Coleman, about forensic meteorology. Dr. Coleman works with companies and attorneys relating to how the weather impacts incidents like insurance claims. J-P also talks about his future as a corporate pilot.
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J-P talks to Declan Cannon
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This week WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks to Declan Cannon, the senior aviation meteorologist, at the Aviation Weather Center in Kansas City. They discuss how meteorologists forecast turbulence, icing, and severe weather for pilots.
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Viewer Questions
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This week on Behind the Front WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is answering questions from viewers ahead of the 2021 hurricane season. After an active tornado season, some are wondering if this year's hurricane season will be just as devastating.
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Underestimating Flood Threats
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This week on Behind the Front, on the heels of a severe weather day that brought significant flooding to the area, WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and WBRC FOX6 Meteorologist Wes Wyatt discuss the difficulty in predicting flood events. Several areas around Birmingham received upwards of 6 to 7 inches of rain. In addition to property damage, that much water can create dangerous situations. J-P and Wes break down why it's so important to take flood threats seriously.
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Cognitive Bias
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This week on Behind the Front WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is on the Kurre and Klapow show, talking about cognitive bias and how it impacts a forecast. Cognitive bias is a preconceived idea about how the weather is going to turn out as opposed to analyzing the data to come up with a solution.
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J-P with Kurre and Klapow
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This week on Behind the Front WBRC FOX6 News Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is a guest on the Kurre and Klapow show. And when a radio rock guy, a psychologist and a meteorologist hit the mic you can expect the unexpected.
info_outlineThis week on Behind the Front, Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks to Rick Davis of the Baron Institute in Huntsville. The Baron Institute is a non-profit organization building a statewide mesonet and camera network. Their goal is to put up enough weather sensors and webcams to blanket the state of Alabama and become a national model for how to capture weather data and get it to the people. They hope to improve public safety, educational and economic opportunities.
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