Behind the Front

WBRC First Alert Chief Meteorologist, Wes Wyatt, is going beyond the forecast. He sits down with weekly guests to chat about a range of weather topics.

Behind the Front: J-P's Last Episode as Chief Meteorologist 07/21/2021

Behind the Front: J-P's Last Episode as Chief Meteorologist 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19884986

Behind the Front: Wes named new Chief 07/14/2021

Behind the Front: Wes named new Chief 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19806848

Behind the Front: J-P and Wes talk weather technology 06/30/2021

Behind the Front: J-P and Wes talk weather technology 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! /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19659884

Behind the Front: J-P revisits rain, storms & hurricane season 06/16/2021

Behind the Front: J-P revisits rain, storms & hurricane season 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19499867

J-P talks to Dr. Tim Coleman 06/10/2021

J-P talks to Dr. Tim Coleman 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19430408

J-P talks to Declan Cannon 05/26/2021

J-P talks to Declan Cannon 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19249814

Viewer Questions 05/18/2021

Viewer Questions 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19153022

Underestimating Flood Threats 05/12/2021

Underestimating Flood Threats 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/19078403

Cognitive Bias 05/05/2021

Cognitive Bias 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18989381

J-P with Kurre and Klapow 04/27/2021

J-P with Kurre and Klapow 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18886787

Airline Operations 04/22/2021

Airline Operations Meteorologist J-P Dice is with David Dillahunt, meteorologist for Southwest Airlines. J-P and David explore the ups and downs in forecasting for an airline. When it comes to commercial flight, there's more to preparing for incoming weather than checking a radar. An entire operations team is dedicated to giving pilots the most up to date information and creating the smoothest and most cost-effective experience possible. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18824327

The First Alert 04/14/2021

The First Alert When it comes to severe weather, seconds matter. Being able to forecast weather events minutes, hours and even days ahead can often save lives. This week on Behind The Front, WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and WBRC FOX6 Meteorologist Wes Wyatt talk about the advancement of technology, it's accuracy, and how they give you the best information as soon as it's available. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18724463

The Importance of a Plan 04/07/2021

The Importance of a Plan After several weeks of back-to-back tornadoes, WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice sits down to go over this year's very active severe weather season. Many people have lost their homes since the year's first tornado pushed through back in January, but some have also lost their lives. J-P goes over what you can do to keep you and your family safe when the weather turns deadly. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18644363

Behind the Front: Storm Anxiety 03/24/2021

Behind the Front: Storm Anxiety This week on Behind The Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow to understand storm anxiety. J-P has noticed an increase in people writing him to describe a debilitating fear associated with severe storms. Dr. Klapow says it’s not that storm anxiety is increasing, but platforms like social media are exposing what is actually a common problem. Find out the psychology behind severe weather and how to keep it from stressing you out. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18450311

Behind the Front: Seasonal Expectations 03/10/2021

Behind the Front: Seasonal Expectations Spring is right around the corner in Alabama. As any Alabama native knows, that means amazing temperatures and beautiful afternoons, but it also means pollen and allergy season. This week on Behind the Front, WBRC meteorologist Jill Gilardi joins Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice to talk about seasonal weather expectations. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18266516

Behind the Front: Tornado Season 03/03/2021

Behind the Front: Tornado Season WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks about about the trends of tornadic activity with Kevin Laws, Science Operations Officer at the NWS in Birmingham. How often do devastating tornadoes like the one from April 27, 2011 appear? How likely is it to see a powerful tornado outside of “tornado season?” /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18172874

Behind the Front: Surprise Convective Snow 02/24/2021

Behind the Front: Surprise Convective Snow Winter weather was certainly in the forecast for last week. Tuesday’s snow was something that caught even meteorologists statewide off guard. The flurries were heavy, and WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice this week talks with Dr. Tim Coleman about how our surprise snow day came to be. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/18073904

Behind the Front: Forecasting recent winter weather 02/17/2021

Behind the Front: Forecasting recent winter weather Weather this winter has varied in extremes. From tornadoes to freezing conditions, it’s been a busy First Alert season. This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice goes over the challenges for forecasting the recent winter weather. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17982203

Behind the Front: Severe Weather Alerts 02/10/2021

Behind the Front: Severe Weather Alerts WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with Bruce Jones, Chief Meteorologist at Midland Radios. Weather radios are an indispensable part of weather safety and the two experts check off the reasons why you’d rather be safe than sorry. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17896727

Behind the Front: Northern Jefferson County tornado analysis 02/03/2021

Behind the Front: Northern Jefferson County tornado analysis WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with Dr. Tim Coleman, a researcher at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. The two discuss the circumstances surrounding the EF-3 tornado that tore through northern Jefferson County and devastated communities in Fultondale and Center Point. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17803088

Behind the Front: The Baron Institute 01/27/2021

Behind the Front: The Baron Institute This 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. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17709485

Behind the Front: Viewer Mailbag 01/20/2021

Behind the Front: Viewer Mailbag This week, Behind the Front is taking questions from our audience. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17621804

Behind the Front: Meteors and Meteorites 01/13/2021

Behind the Front: Meteors and Meteorites This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice discusses meteors and meteorites with Dr. Bill Cooke at NASA. What are Earth’s chances of being hit by a giant meteor? Why are there so many reports of fireballs these days? It’s a pretty hot topic. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17530073

Behind the Front: 2020 Recap 01/06/2021

Behind the Front: 2020 Recap 2020 was certainly a year for the history books, but did you know it was also a record-breaking year for weather? This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice takes a look at the expected and unexpected weather moments of 2020. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17444033

Behind the Front: How weather affects your behavior 12/25/2020

Behind the Front: How weather affects your behavior This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with UAB psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow about how weather can affect your behavior. Cold, hot dreary, sunny - your mood may have something to do with what’s going on outside your window. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17328554

Behind the Front: Pioneer TV meteorologist Roy Leep 12/16/2020

Behind the Front: Pioneer TV meteorologist Roy Leep This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with pioneer television meteorologist Roy Leep. For 45 years, Leep was the chief meteorologist at WTVT in Tampa Bay, heading the largest television weather operation in the country. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17216699

Behind the Front: Josh Gauntt & Hurricane Coverage 12/09/2020

Behind the Front: Josh Gauntt & Hurricane Coverage This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chef Meteorologist J-P Dice is talking to WBRC reporter Josh Gauntt, who covers a variety of topics for us and lately has gotten a heavy dose of hurricane coverage. J-P searches to find what makes each experience different from the last for Gauntt. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17125166

Behind the Front: Researching Tornadoes 12/02/2020

Behind the Front: Researching Tornadoes WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is joined by Dr. Tim Coleman, a forensic meteorologist and research meteorologist at UAH, to discuss the process of researching tornadoes and severe weather. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/17032406

Behind the Front: J-P’s Forecasting Tools 11/25/2020

Behind the Front: J-P’s Forecasting Tools In this week’s episode of Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice discusses some of the weather tools used in the forecast center that are also available at home. From websites to computer applications, there are more ways than ever for the weather enthusiast to gather data. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/16952117

Behind the Front: Predicting Winter Weather 11/18/2020

Behind the Front: Predicting Winter Weather WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is with Kevin Laws, the Science Operation Officer at the Birmingham National Weather Service. They’re exploring the improvements and limitations of predicting winter weather in the Alabama climate. /episode/index/show/behindthefront/id/16859768

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