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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Research Associate at NOAA's NSSL. He was previously an Emergency Manager for almost a decade. He's also previously worked for Kansas State University and even briefly worked in city government. David Hogg, welcome to the show.

Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Program Lead for Warn-on-Forecast, a position created in 2020. Growing up in Oklahoma City sparked his passion for convective storms, and he attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as a student at NSSL where he helped improve algorithms that detect mesocyclones in thunderstorms using radar data. He also participated in several field programs, including the Sub-VORTEX outing on May 3, 1999. Patrick Burke, welcome to the show.

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NSSL's WoFS Forecast System (12:00) WSIS Movement/Weather and Society Integrated Studies (17:00) Value of Probability Information (46:00) Utilizing WoFS (01:01:00) How do TV meteorologists utilize WoFS (01:03:30) Who makes the decision to run WoFS, and on what days? (01:07:45) The dangers of manufactured housing during tornado events (01:16:00) Pre-convective initiation (01:19:15) Majority of Alabama still in drought conditions (01:37:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:35:22) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 986:

David Hogg on X

Picks of the Week:

David Hogg - Disaster Aid Programs For Farms

Patrick Burke - Egyptian Meteorological Authority

James Aydelott - Under Every Tombstone: Sherman Levine

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Universe Sandbox

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show. He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science. He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades. He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations. He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team. Tim Brice, welcome back!

The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas. She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate of Texas A&M University. She's a former senior meteorologist at the NWS Atlanta, and is a key advocate for the NWS Buddy System. Marissa Pazos, welcome to WeatherBrains.

Our third Guest WeatherBrain began her NWS career as an intern, while she studied at Georgia Institute of Technology. She earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. She served north Georgia for over twenty years, and has been the senior Service Hydrologist for the last six years. She directed her focus toward operational hydrology and hydroservices, and co-founded the NWS Buddy System in 2023. Laura Belanger, welcome to the show!

Last but certainly not least, our fourth Guest WeatherBrain is the co-Lead of the Tiger Team Task Force within the NWS Office of Organizational Excellence. She has over twenty years of experience in forecasting and leadership roles. She's a graduate of Iowa State University with Advanced Degrees in Management and Leadership. Lisa Schmit, welcome to WeatherBrains.

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What is the NWS Buddy System and how does it work? (13:00) Tiger Team Task Force/Approach (17:15) Limitations of vision in Broadcasting (26:30) Structural changes to accommodate life circumstances (40:30) The migration away from shift work (01:10:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:17) E-Mail Segment (01:30:20) National Weather Round-Up and more!
Web Sites from Episode 985:

NWS National School Outreach

Picks of the Week:

Tim Brice - Google Alerts

Laura Belanger - NWS Peachtree City GA - Drought Whiplash

Lisa Schmit - NWS Organizational Health Toolkit

Marissa Pazos - West Texas Mesonet

James Aydelott - Spann Statue Photoshop at Bryant- Denny

Jen Narramore - Coffee County GA/Damage from Hurricane Helene images

Rick Smith - Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools you can use - NOAA

Neil Jacobs - When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida?

Troy Kimmel - GFA: Prog Chart - Aviation Weather Center

Kim Klockow-McClain - Chuck's Chatter

Bill Murray - An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills

James Spann - One of the Greatest Iron Bowl Games Had the Worst Weather of the Series

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to the OU Office of Emergency Preparedness before, during and after weather threats of all types on the OU Campus. He also provides support to the OU Executive Policy Group in severe and winter weather situations in order to facilitate campus protection and closure decisions. He develops and leads high-impact weather safety training on the OU campus for its over 30,000 students, faculty and staff, and for the over 40,000 pre-collegiate students that call OU home during summer sports and academic camps.

In addition, Kevin serves as Director of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, one of the largest such Surveys in the country. OCS is charged with providing weather and climate data, analysis and expertise to stakeholders and decision makers throughout the state, and operates the Oklahoma Mesonet weather observing network. He also serves on the State of Oklahoma Hazard Mitigation Task Force. Dr Kevin Kloesel, thanks for joining us tonight!

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Big event safety during severe weather (29:20) Distinction between fan injuries and player injuries (24:00) Dealing with severe weather during NASCAR/racing events (37:45) Lightning: Time, not distance (41:00) Hope Is Not A Plan (50:00) Practical advice for youth baseball parks (01:21:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:36) E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more!
Web Sites from Episode 984:

Dr. Kevin Klousel on X

Picks of the Week:

Dr. Kevin Kloesel - ANSI ES1.7 - 2021. Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness

James Aydelott - Radar nerdy: Looks like a Da Brie signature

Jen Narramore - NWS Wilmington

Rick Smith - Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Application Documents For Certification Fee Waiver Lottery

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Meteorologist In Charge at the NWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He's an Illinois native. Steve Piltz, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an engineering professor at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Jamey Jacob, thanks for joining us tonight.

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Oklahoma pre-dawn QLCS tornado event (01:00) Dealing with surrounding aircraft/conflicts as PIC (Pilot in Command) of a drone (20:30) Proper protocol of ultralight aircraft nearby as a drone operator(23:00) How does ice form on drones? (37:30) When will we stop launching weather balloons? (45:50) ISARRA: International Society for Atmospheric Research using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (51:00) Developments in using drones in clouds (58:30) Difficulty of winter weather forecasting in low-latitudes (01:06:45) Real-time model output (01:10:20) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:15:35) E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more!
Web Sites from Episode 983:

Steve Piltz on X

Picks of the Week:

Dr. Jamey Jacob - Jacob researching solutions to turbulence in unmanned aerial systems

Steve Piltz - SondeHub Tracker

James Aydelott - Wettest all-time November in Tulsa weather records

Jen Narramore - Ryan Hall 24/7 live weather stream

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - Tornadoes On This Date

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for the last 10 years. Jeff Evans, it's great having you with us tonight.

Tonight's Guest Panelist has been an operational meteorologist for over 30 years and currently is the MIC at the NWS Louisville. He received a BS in Meteorology from St. Louis University in 1986 and a Masters in Teaching in Geoscience from Mississippi State in 2002. John Gordon, thanks for joining us!

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Difficulty of messaging heat in Houston (10:45) Wet bulb globe temperature (16:00) Do Emergency Managers understand the extreme heat/cold threat? (32:30) Wellness checks for the elderly in a major heat event (37:00) Methods for counting heat-related fatalities (43:00) Important recent tech advancements in the field (01:10:45) November 3rd Oklahoma pre-dawn tornadoes (01:44:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:24:09) E-Mail Segment (01:26:00) National Weather Round-Up and more!
Web Sites from Episode 982:

Jeff Evans on X

Picks of the Week:

Jeff Evans - Aviation Weather Center

John Gordon - "Significant Tornadoes: 1880-1989" by Thomas Grazulis

James Aydelott - The Great Blue Norther of November 11th, 1911

Jen Narramore - Sarah King on X: Halloween photo

Jen Narramore - Symposium on tornadoes: Assessment of knowledge and implications for man

Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Houston scientist who played pivotal role in leading team during extreme weather retiring

Kim Klockow-McClain - Influences of Space Weather Forecasting Uncertainty on Satellite Conjunction Assessment

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - Remembering the 1989 Huntsville "Airport Road" Tornado

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL. He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist. He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville. After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel. Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science. He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Matt Earnst, welcome to the show!

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Revisiting the Blizzard of March 1993 (07:15) Making the transition from broadcast meteorology to journalism (21:15) Importance of content: The changing business model in broadcast television (33:00) YouTube weather streamers (47:00) Cultivating value in a difficult media environment (01:09:30) Oklahoma Severe Weather Event/QLCS Tornadoes 11/3/24 (01:19:10) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:51) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:31:35) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 981:

Jeff Cox on X

Matt Earnst on X

Picks of the Week:

Matt Earnst - November 2nd, 2004 West Texas Snowfall Event

James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count By State since 11/01/24

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Pre/Post-Conference Training

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Tornado Damage in Oklahoma City - Photo of wooden pole through car windshield

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather. He became well-known for his expertise in winter storms and severe weather forecasting as well as his engaging approach to delivering weather insights. His career has spanned over thirty years and has contributed to significant advancements in meteorological technology. He's built a loyal following among weather enthusiasts. Henry Margusity, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Birmingham's (AL) October rainfall is still zero as of the 28th (09:00) Staffing changes at The Capital Weather Gang/Washington Post (27:30) FAA/NWS Memo controversy (28:30) Funny stories look back at time at AccuWeather (43:45) Change of pace in the weather business over the last few decades (48:30) Maintaining situational awareness in the age of advancement of automation (50:30) Age demographic and it's challenges (01:10:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:21:31) E-Mail Segment (01:23:18) National Weather Round-Up (01: and more!
Web Sites from Episode 980:

Henry Margusity - Weather Madness on X

Picks of the Week:

Henry Margusity - Winter 2024/25: October Update

James Aydelott - Gesman Tamang on X: Top of Mount Everest Photo

Jen Narramore - First barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - AI is transforming weather forecasting. Is the U.S. falling behind?

Troy Kimmel - Understanding Wyoming's High Winds

Kim Klockow-McClain - IAEM Annual Conference 2024

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Fact Check: Debunking weather modification claims

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Climatologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), specializing in climate data, analysis, severe weather research, and improving access to historical weather data sets. Jared Rennie, welcome back to the show!

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Health of NCEI Database post-Helene (07:45) Pre-Helene North Carolina heavy rain event (16:30) Limitations on forecasting impacts of significant severe weather (29:45) Compound hazards/Cascading disasters (33:00) What would a successful evacuation look like in coastal areas? (39:40) Public reaction concerning the messaging of Helene's effects (01:09:00) Hurricane Oscar and it's surprises with forecasters/modeling (01:22:23) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:18:20) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:20:40) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:21:45) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 979:

Jared Rennie on X

Picks of the Week:

Jared Rennie - Project Jupyter

Jared Rennie - North Carolina continues to search for Helene victims after monster storm - 60 Minutes

James Aydelott - Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - List of NOAA Open Data Dissemination Program Datasets

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Helene: Storm Decision Fatigue Is Getting to Me

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Spann Says - Substack

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to the show. He is a certified consulting meteorologist and a certified Broadcast Meteorologist with a strong focus on weather history. He's a weather historian and author known for his book "Too Near For Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster". He also writes "Retrospect", a regular feature for WeatherWise Magazine, which highlights notable weather events and their impacts in history. Sean Potter, it's great to see you again and thanks for coming by and chatting with us on this week's episode.

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"Cracking the Code" that the US Weather Bureau used in the late 19th Century (04:45) Revisiting March 1932 tornado outbreak and Weather Bureau protocol (51:45) Reassurances that ASOS data is still being ingested into Asheville/Back-up sites (01:00:20) How much of the Code was shared with the public/Was it a novelty? (01:02:00) Invest 94L (Atlantic basin) discussion as of 10/14 (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:40) E-Mail Segment (01:19:42) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 978:

SeanPotter.com

"Too Near for Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster" by Sean Potter

Picks of the Week:

Sean Potter - Emotional John Morales updates on Hurricane Milton

James Aydelott - Kyle Benne on X: Aurora photo in Arizona

Jen Narramore - Michael Lowry on X: Peter Dodge Tribute

Rick Smith - Damage Assessment Toolkit

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Aurora Chasing Cheat Sheet

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - End of an Era: Prioritizing Mental Health and Finding Balance

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.

Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist and storm specialist with Fox Weather. He joined FOX Weather earlier in 2024 after 32+years at The Weather Channel. He became well known for his extensive live coverage of major weather events. He's reported on over 25,000 live events. He holds a Master's Degree in Meteorology from Penn State. Mike Seidel, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a 21 year old meteorologist and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, a popular online weather page. He majors in environmental science with a concentration in Meteorology and Natural Disasters. He's become a reliable and trusted source of weather in the State of North Carolina. Ethan Clark, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Later in the show, weather reporter Charles Peek and legendary meteorologist Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel stop by the chat with the panel as Guest Panelists.

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Milton tied for 5th place in intensity for Atlantic hurricanes on record (02:30) Planning for a major hurricane in Orlando (06:34) Removing significant amounts of debris from Helene aftermath prior to Milton (20:00) Covering Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 earlier in the season on Carolina coast (26:45) Learning from the disaster response to Hurricane Helene (32:45) Visualizing the potential enormous catastrophic damage ahead of time as a Broadcaster (01:03:00) Milton's size and wind fields will expand as shear impacts the storm closer to landfall (01:10:00) What would a 15-foot storm surge do in Tampa Bay? (01:12:00) Comparing 2004's Charley vs. 2024's Milton in Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area (01:16:00) Hurricane Milton vs 2005's Katrina (01:16:50) Responding to disinformation spreading online (01:20:00) Hail in tropical systems (01:44:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:36) E-Mail Segment (01:41:05) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 977:

NCWX Authority

Charles Peek on X

Jim Cantore on X

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Out

Jen Narramore - Brian McNoldy on X: Milton rapid intensification on radar

Rick Smith - Hurricane Threats and Impacts Graphic

Neil Jacobs - Day of Days in Alabama from Hurricane Helene

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Mis and Disinformation During Hurricane Season: Implications for Emergency Management

Bill Murray - The HDOB Message

James Spann - Flying into Hurricane Milton aboard NOAA's WP-3D Orion "Miss Piggy"

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a weather enthusiast and storm chaser. Mitch West, it's great to have you on the show for tonight's episode.

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction. Show veteran, weather enthusiast and famous hurricane chaser Mark Sudduth also joins us on this episode.

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Chasing Hurricane Helene on the ground (09:30) Forecasting and messaging ahead of Helene inland impacts (37:00) Improving communication and risk perception (40:00) Comparing Helene to 2005's Katrina and 1969's Camille (43:00) Excessive hyperbole with severe weather in the media (50:30) Finding a common sense approach to covering weather emergencies (51:55) Ham radio/Weather radio coverage (55:30) Avoiding dam failures during Helene (01:00:45) Integrating faith into content creation (01:22:00) How to build a loyal following online as a content creator (01:25:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:13:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 976:

Mitch West Weather on YouTube

HurricaneTrack on YouTube

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Stephen M. Strader on X: Tropical Cyclone Inland Flooding Fatalities since 2005

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Rapid Reaction: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC

Troy Kimmel - Pressure obs log from KFPY during Helene

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Video of Chemical Fire in Conyers, GA

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow.

Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with 31 years of experience across multiple offices. He is a member of the Central Region Quick Response Team for EF3+ tornado events and has worked on radar, damage surveys, and storm chasing for major tornadoes, including the Van Wert EF4 (2002), Henryville EF4 (2012), and recent EF3 tornadoes in central Indiana.

Mike Ryan is a Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, where he has served since 2009 after starting his career at the Wilmington, Ohio office in 1999. He leads public outreach and decision support through programs like Weather Ready Nation and StormReady, working closely with emergency management, media, and amateur radio. He also heads Indiana's state climate services team. Mike has been involved in operations and storm surveys during significant severe weather events in the Ohio Valley, including the 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2024 tornado outbreaks. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Atmospheric Sciences from The Ohio State University.

Greg Melo is a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with over two years of experience. He has worked radar and conducted damage surveys for significant events, including the EF3 tornado outbreaks in March 2023 and March 2024. Originally from New Orleans, Greg's interest in meteorology began after experiencing Hurricane Katrina. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Matthew Eckhoff is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. He began his career at the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington in 2015 where he worked until joining the NWS in 2022. His expertise includes severe weather and mesoanalysis. Matthew holds a BS in Meteorology from Millersville University and completed graduate studies at the University of North Dakota.

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Tropical trouble in the Gulf/Future Fujiwhara Effect? (01:00) Studying mesoanalysis (30:00) Looking back at 1974 Super Outbreak (35:00) Shaping public perception of severe weather in Indiana (42:00) March 31st 2023 tornado event impacts (47:00) Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium 2024 (01:01:00) AI European weather model (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:07:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:09:35) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 975:

NWS Indianapolis, IN

CISWS 2024

Picks of the Week:

Mike Ryan - MRCC Purdue

Matthew Eckhoff - Tropical Tidbits

Sam Lashley - "The Great Tri-State Tornado" by Justin Carter

James Aydelott - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg

Jen Narramore - HurricaneTrack

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Automated Tropical Cycle Forecast Data Directory

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - More than corn in Indiana Beach

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Jeremy DeHart on X

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.

This episode of WeatherBrains comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting in Irving, Texas.

Former Panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz drops in to chat; it's great to see you again Aubrey!

Kevin Deitsch is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of NWS St. Louis and drops by to visit with the panelists.

Ken Graham, Director of the NWS, also speaks to panel tonight. Good to see you Ken!

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Service equity/ NWS St. Louis (15:30) Messaging underserved communities (20:00) Side Lobe Contamination (30:00) Caution surrounding warning decisions (31:00) False Alarm Ratio/POD in St. Louis (34:00) Dealing with burnout in the weather field (48:00) Hurricane season model performance (01:06:00) Hurricane season forecast improvements in recent decades (01:08:30) Community-centric warnings (01:11:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:42:05) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:44:02) E-Mail Segment (01:45:00) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 974:

Kevin Deitsch on X

Dual Pol Radar: Side Lobe Contamination

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Foghorn

Jen Narramore - Tales of surviving college football rain delays

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean break? Two Sibling Scientists Found An Answer

James Spann - Dauphin Island Waterspout

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.

This episode of WeatherBrains features a Guest WeatherBrain who is a seasoned meteorologist who works in Kansas City, MO as Chief Meteorologist at KCTV. He's previously worked in Miami Florida and Lincoln Nebraska covering extreme weather. He holds a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology and was recommended by friend of the show Jeremy Bower. Luke Dorris, welcome to the show!

Fan and listener of the show and weather enthusiast Emily Conklin Foster also drops by tonight to chat with the panelists. She's an Architectural Historian and Historic Preservation Planner. Emily, thanks for dropping by!

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TS Francine struggles to develop in the Gulf (04:50) Kansas City's unique weather and it's forecast challenges (21:00) Battling social media weather hype (34:00) Future of broadcast meteorology (39:40) Francine's origins in GOM (43:45) Influencers on why hurricane season has been less active than forecasted (52:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:05:42) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:54) E-Mail Segment (01:08:57) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 973:

Luke Dorris on X

Picks of the Week:

Luke Dorris - Cool Weather

Emily Conklin Foster - Resilience Guidance for Charleston

James Aydelott - Cold-Season Tornadoes: Climatological and Meteorological Insights

James Aydelott - The Impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Winter and Early Spring U.S. Tornado Outbreaks

James Aydelott - The Gulf of Mexico and ENSO Influence on Subseasonal and Seasonal CONUS Winter Tornado Variability

Jen Narramore - 22 Ohio Counties declared disaster areas by USDA due to ongoing drought

Rick Smith - SondeHub Tracker

Neil Jacobs - Antarctic Vortex Dehydration in 2023 as a Substantial Removal Pathway

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - A lot has changed: NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms

Bill Murray - "Cracking the Weather Code: How Early Weather Observers Used Encryption to Communicate Information"by Sean Potter

James Spann - Tropical Storm Francine Experimental Forecast Cone

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.

This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone. Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser. To date, he's penetrated the inner cores of 74 hurricanes and typhoons on the ground... a world record. When he's not prowling the globe for cyclones, appearing on TV, promoting products, or spreading the gospel of hurricane preparedness, he lives a quiet life in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi - one block from the Gulf of Mexico, in his specially designed and fortified "Hurricane House". Josh, it's great to you have on the show with us tonight!

Guest Panelist tonight is renowned storm chaser, entrepreneur and meteorologist Brett Adair. It's great to have you on the show tonight, Brett.

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Fluctuating pressures in hurricanes (14:30) Chasing 2024's Hurricane Debby (15:00) Processing of building the Hurricane House (23:00) How should insurance companies deal with fortified coastal homes? (38:00) Protecting windows during tropical systems (44:15) Riding out Hurricane Dorian in 2019 (01:06:00) Expectations for rest of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:40:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:42:15) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 972:

The Story of a Storm Chaser and His Hurricane House

Live Storms Media

iCyclone on X

Picks of the Week:

Brett Adair - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg

Josh Morgerman - Historical Hurricane Tracks

James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count by WFO as of 9/2/24

Jen Narramore - Rip Currents - Alabama Living Magazine

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - NWS Mobile on X: Hurricane Elena

James Spann - Sandblasted to Death - 1935 Labor Day Hurricane

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.

This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Ryan Stinnett. This WeatherBrain has a rich background in meteorology, including a very profound childhood experience with 1992's Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. She earned her Bachelor's Degree with a from the University of Miami. She currently resides in Missouri at KQ2-TV in St. Joseph, Missouri. She has previously worked at The Weather Channel and is an active member of the AMS and NWA. Vanessa Alonso, it's an honor to have you on with us tonight.

Guest WeatherBrain No. 2 is also a very special guest we are excited to chat with on episode 971. She works in the NOAA Weather Program Office as an Observations Program Coordinator and is here to preview sessions at the NWA Annual Meeting 2024. Sandy LaCorte, welcome to WeatherBrains.

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NWA Annual Meeting 2024 (12:30) Looking back at 1992's Hurricane Andrew (19:00) Importance of internships in college (40:45) What is astraphobia? (46:30) Shared experiences in Double Majors in college (47:00) Experiences with 2011 Joplin tornado (01:02:30) AMS Digital Meteorologist Seal (01:17:30) Efforts to recruit Spanish speakers in CBM program (01:25:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:35:00) E-Mail Segment (01:36:00) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 971:

Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso on Facebook

NWA 2024 Annual Meeting

Picks of the Week:

Vanessa Alonso - How Texas chocolate maker survives the summer heat: WFAA TV Dallas on YouTube

James Aydelott - Microburst Footage from McConnell AFB Airshow

Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk Podcast On Spotify

Rick Smith - ChickFilA Cows Thunderstorm

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - NOAA/NWS IDSS Prototype Forecast Points

Kim Klockow-McClain - "The Fifth Risk" by Michael Lewis

Bill Murray - Hurricane Carla Hits Texas AKA Hurricane Carla (1961)

James Spann - Weathernerds ECENS Data

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology. He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather. He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida State University. Over the years, he's been a trusted voice in weather reporting especially along the Gulf Coast. He's won multiple regional Emmys for his work and is an active member of the AMS and NWA. Alan Sealls, it's great to have you back on the show!

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Looking back at 2004's Hurricane Ivan (17:45) History of African Americans in meteorology (25:00) "Weather Prophet" (35:00) Importance of the Jackson State and Howard University Meteorology Programs (45:20) STEM field statistical analysis (50:00) Dr. Charles Anderson - first African American to earn a PhD in Atmospheric Science (53:30) Current State of Broadcast Meteorology (01:07:00) Case Study of 2020's Hurricane Sally (01:16:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:23:34) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:25:20) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 970:

"A Career in TV Meteorology: From the Best Weatherman Ever" by Alan Sealls

"Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know: The Inside Story on the Outside Story" by Alan Sealls

"Weather Things In Photos: The Art and Science of the Atmosphere" by Alan Sealls

Picks of the Week:

Dr. Alan Sealls - Weather To Bounce House Incidents

James Aydelott - Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 -NSF

Jen Narramore - Superyacht sinks latest: Daughter, 18, of British tycoon Mike Lynch missing; yacht 'in wrong place at wrong time'

Rick Smith - 2024 Lightning Deaths - National Lighting Safety Council

Neil Jacobs - Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - HooDoo Heritage: A Brief History of American Folk Religion

Bill Murray - From Juneteenth to the Sky: African Americans in Meteorology by Alan Sealls

James Spann - Severe Thunderstorm footage of damaging winds in Hillsboro, AL

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain shares a name with our fearless leader. He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades of experience from NASA to NOAA's Office of Space Weather Observations. We dive into the world of space weather on tonight's episode. Dr. James Spann, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Record for single day August rainfall shattered in Oklahoma (02:30) Tropical Storm Ernesto aimed for Bermuda (07:00) Model performance with Debby (10:00) Dr. Spann's experiences growing up in Brazil shaping a career in science (18:00) Initiatives to enhance space weather observations (27:10) Difference in policy as it's evolved over the years from NASA to NOAA (41:00) Sun observations (46:15) Solar activities increasing solar drag (01:02:00) Evolution and importance of partnerships in space weather (01:10:00) Intersection of science and faith (01:20:30) When is the next Carrington Event? (01:23:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:23) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:03) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:32:18) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 969:

Dr. James F. Spann, Jr Bio

Picks of the Week:

Dr. James F. Spann - Aurorasaurus

James Aydelott - Paul Smith on X: Oklahoma Meteor Shower/Aurora photo

Jen Narramore - James Aydelott on X: Dad Joke on FOX23

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Full Protection Poncho

Troy Kimmel - May 9th, 2024 Large Hail and Damaging Wind Storms in Central Texas/Storyboard by NWS Austin-San Antonio

Kim Klockow-McClain - NWS SWPC on X

Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magainze - 2023 Hurricane/Tornado Season Issue

James Spann - James Spann on X: Aurora Photo from Blue Mounds, Wisconsin

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.

It's a Homegrown show tonight to kick off the month of August.

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Rick Smith's cameo in "Twisters" (02:30) What is the purpose of the college experience? (11:30) Importance of being well-rounded outside of school in building your resume (31:00) How COVID pandemic impacted ability to write and communicate with others (41:00) Increasing relevance of internships as a precursor to employment (59:30) Advantages/Disadvantages of Graduate/Post Graduate school (01:06:00) Honing time management skills (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:30:11) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:32:23) National Weather Round-Up (01:34:31) E-Mail Segment and more!
Web Sites from Episode 968:

The Alabama Weather Blog

The Alabama Weather Blog on X

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Watch Duty Wildfire Map

Jen Narramore - Braxton Banks on X: Tornado near downtown Buffalo, NY

Rick Smith - No Heat Stroke

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - NHC Website

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Dr. Rick Progressive Insurance Commercial

James Spann - James Spann on X: Downtown Buffalo NY tornado video seen from Westin Hotel

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.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a Forecast Team/Senior Software Engineer at DTN. He has a Masters in Meteorology at OU and a PhD in Meteorology from OU. Dr. Sam Lillo, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Current state of sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasting (10:00) Will AI eventually replace forecasters? (14:15) Seasonal outlook verification (17:00) RadarScope and other DTN products (21:00) El Nino Weather Events Research (34:45) Problems with forecasting random airmass convection in the summertime (47:30) Hurricane season speculation (01:03:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:11:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:13:20) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 967:

Dr. Sam Lillo on X

Picks of the Week:

Dr. Sam Lillo - Tropycal Python Package

James Aydelott - MAFFS4 Drops Fire Retardant on "Long Fire"

Jen Narramore - WX History on X: 07/25/2005 Sand Point, Alaska Tornado Photo

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Video of Wet Microburst at Fairview Peak/NWS Reno NV

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - How Jesse Owens' Olympic Teammate Kept the Tuskegee Airmen Safe During World War II

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.

This week's episode is all about the long-awaited reboot to the 1996 classic "Twister". Released in movie theaters late last week, "Twisters" is finally here.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain for this very special episode is the Former Director of the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL). He's also the Former Deputy Director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory. Kevin Kellehur, it's good to see you.

The Second Guest WeatherBrain joining us is a meteorologist at NSSL, having been there since 2016. He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Sean Waugh, thanks for stopping by to chat with us.

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Twisters op ening weekend 07/19/24 (11:15) Discussions on where to shoot the movie (33:30) Real-life meteorological notes from college students used in the movie (41:00) Difficulty of recreating realistic-looking tornadoes in film (46:00) Fujiwhara effect/science behind dual tornadoes shown in the film (50:00) James Paxton's role in the movie (55:30) Fostering relationships behind the scenes during filming (01:04:00) What to take away from movie for the younger generation of weather enthusiasts (01:16:00) When will "Twisters (2024)" be released on streaming services/DVD? (01:29:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:36:06) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:38:23) National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:39:20) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 966:

Dr. Sean Waugh on X

Picks of the Week:

Kevin Kellehur - Leigh Orf's Thunderstorm Research YouTube Channel

Dr. Sean Waugh - Girls Who Chase

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: 1950s Tornado Warning System

Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk: Fact-checking the 1996 film "Twister"

Rick Smith - 'Twisters' movie: NOAA tornado science and staff behind the scenes

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - CNA: Mis- and Disinformation During Hurricane Season: Implications for Emergency Management

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - The New Madrid Seismic Zone/USGS

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Hydrologic Operations Division with the Harris County Flood Control District and is a Degreed Meteorologist in the Harris County/Houston area. He implements a regular communication with multiple agencies, elected officials and media partners during episodes of severe weather and activations. He oversees the operation of the District's flood operations as well as the Flood Warning System and the flood forecasting efforts. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from Texas A&M. He's also known for his constant reporting and calm demeanor during 2017's Hurricane Harvey. Jeff Lindner, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Dangerous squall line approaching Chicago area (02:00) Looking back at Houston derecho event Spring 2024 (08:00) Glimpse at ongoing Houston-area power outage issues following Hurricane Beryl (09:00) Preparing for extended power outages (15:00) Waning attention spans with the public when trying to distribute weather information (36:30) Forecasts vs post-event impacts (39:00) Revisiting 2017's Hurricane Harvey (01:11:00) 183,000 still without power in Houston area as of 07/15/24 (01:36:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:22:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:24:36) E-Mail Segment and more!
Web Sites from Episode 965:

Jeff Lindner on X

Picks of the Week:

Jeff Lindner - Weather Insights Podcast

James Aydelott - USA TODAY: Heat wave death count keeps growing, but true toll is higher

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - CNA National Security Analysis

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - Barry Butler Photography on X: Triple Lightning Strike at 1221am

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professional storm chaser and field weather reporter for The Weather Channel. He's known for his extensive use of drones and live-streaming technology to document severe weather events across the country. He travels over 60,000 miles a year to provide impactful weather coverage and to support local communities and people with his expertise. Charles Peek, it's great to have you with us on tonight's episode.

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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas (20:30) Inland impacts/Houston area aftermath (25:00) Witnessing positive help as a photographer after weather disasters (42:20) Abnormally active tornado activity in ArkLaTex with remnants of Beryl (58:00) Comparing Beryl to 2005's Rita in terms of post landfall tornado activity (01:00:00) Importance of empathy in weather forecasting (01:05:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:40:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:42:42) National Weather Round-Up (01:44:22) E-Mail Segment and more!
Web Sites from Episode 964:

WeatherCall

Charles Peek Reporter/Weather Photography on Facebook

Charles Peek on X

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - 124F at Palm Springs, CA

Jen Narramore - Waterspout destroys family’s Citrus County fish camp but not the memories made there

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - SARSAT

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - OFF THE GRID: U.S. Power Outage Tracker

Bill Murray - Tropical Tidbits

James Spann - NWS Shreveport on X: Photo of 63 Beryl-related tornado warnings issued

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.

Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a NWS meteorologist at Rapid City, SD who turned a childhood fear of thunderstorms into a career focused on public safety, with experience in forecasting and research. Keith Sherburn, welcome to the show.

Last but certainly not least, our Second Guest WeatherBrain on tonight's episode is a NWS meteorologist focused on protecting lives and property by communicating severe weather risks, serving as the Severe Weather Program Coordinator and Lightning Safety Expert for the NWS. He holds a BS in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and an MS in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State. Aaron Treadway, it's great to see you on the show.

Senior Vice President of WeatherCall Services Bruce Thomas also drops by later in the episode to discuss WeatherCall's products and services.

WeatherCall delivers polygonal warnings on your smartphone and works with many Fortune 500 companies including cruise lines and pharmaceutical companies.

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Tulsa breaks June record with 118F Heat Index (01:00) NOAA Pathways Program (12:30) Ernest P Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (14:45) Improving the severe weather warning process/Current warning paradigm issues (26:10) NWS Community-centric warnings (27:00) Convective Warning Mutual Aid (47:30) AI/automation and weather forecasting (52:00) Reducing number of SVR warnings/FAR (01:10:30) 6/25 Unwarned Nebraska tornado (01:32:00) Updated lightning death statistics (01:52:00) WeatherCall NexGen (01:53:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:44:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (Jen is out this week) National Weather Round-Up (02:03:00) E-Mail Segment (Jen is out this week) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 963:

WeatherCall

Keith Sherburn on X

Picks of the Week:

Keith Sherburn - AMS BOGM YouTube Page

Aaron Treadway - "Isaac's Storm: A Man, A Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History" by Erik Larson

James Aydelott - NOAA Aircraft Operations Center on X: Into the eye of Hurricane Beryl

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Aviation Weather Center

Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Epsilon Discussion from December 2005

Bill Murray - Tropical Tidbits

James Spann - Phillip Klotzbach on X

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.

Our first attempt with this very special guest a few weeks back didn't go quite as planned, so we are back for Version 2.0 with tonight's Guest WeatherBrain.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion. He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist. He's currently a meteorologist in Norman, OK doing data analysis and understanding parameters with significant/weak tornadoes and large/small hail. Dr. Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Panel for tonight's episode!

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What is a hodograph? (05:30) What is deviant motion in a tornado? (07:45) Using convective models to forecast holographs (19:00) National Storm Chaser Summit 2025 (29:30) Constructive/destructive merger research (31:30) What is a storm object? (54:00) Communicating complex weather solutions to the public (56:30) Hail's expanding bullseye/current research (01:10:00) Issues with radar-based hail estimation algorithms (01:17:00) Lack of public response to severe thunderstorm warnings (01:24:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:27:58) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:58) National Weather Round-Up (01:31:00) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 962:

Dr. Cameron Nixon on X

Dr. Cameron Nixon on YouTube

WeatherCall

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Seth Kaplan on X: Radian Dam just south of Mankato/Imminent failure condition

Jen Narramore - "The Ringgold-Apison-Cleveland EF4 Tornado-April 27, 2011: Stories from the April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak" by TornadoTalk and Jen Narramore

Rick Smith - Storm Chasers capture tornado's 300 mph wind speed

Neil Jacobs - The effect of temperature on language complexity: Evidence from seven million parliamentary speeches

Troy Kimmel - SCIENCE IMPACT: Experimental Warn-On Forecast System yields 75-minute lead time on violent tornado

Kim Klockow-McClain - Link Pending

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - Deran Hall on X: Utah lightning photo

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.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Unified Forecast System. Good to see you on the show, Allison Gregory!

Also dropping by as Guest Panelist is the Service Coordinator/WCM equivalent for the Space Weather Prediction Center. Shawn Dahl, thanks for chatting with us.

The incoming Chair of the AMS Early Career Leadership Academy also makes an appearance as Guest Panelist. Alex Morrison, thanks for dropping by to chat.

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1st Annual AMS Broadcast Meteorology and Weather Communication Conference (01:20) Publicizing Space Weather (09:30) KP Index/Geomagnetic Storms (17:45) Carrington Event (26:00) AMS Early Career Leadership Academy (42:00) Space Weather in the Latino Community (01:04:45) Atmospheric Rivers (01:22:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:42) National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 961:

WeatherCall

AMS Early Career Leadership Academy

Alex Morrison on X

Picks of the Week:

Shawn Dahl - NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

James Aydelott - SCIENCE IMPACT: EXPERIMENTAL WARN-ON-FORECAST SYSTEM YIELDS 75-MINUTE LEAD TIME ON VIOLENT TORNADO

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - AMS Summer Policy Colloquium

Troy Kimmel - FORTIFIEDHome.org

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Link pending

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.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a forecaster at the National Weather Service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She's also a GIS expert and is involved in several local regional and national GIS projects. She has a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Megan Williams, it's great to see you.

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is the WCM/Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge. She also does community outreach, quality control, product improvement, and is largely the face of the forecast office. She holds a Bachelor's in Meteorology and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. Lauren Nash, thanks for stopping by to hang out with us tonight.

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100+ tornadoes in State of Oklahoma so far in 2024 (04:00) April 2021 Capsizing of Seacore Power (09:45) Wake Low explained (13:10) Forecasting Wake Lows (33:00) Role of local media after storms move offshore (38:45) How do local mariners get weather information? (40:15) Improving watch/warning framework (47:15) Advice for young meteorologists (51:15) Hurricane season preparation for tropical NWS offices (53:00) Lessons learned from Hurricane Ida (01:02:30) NWS New Orleans/NHC relationship (01:09:00) June 8th, 1974 tornado outbreak (01:28:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:17:36) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:20:36) National Weather Round-Up (01: E-Mail Segment (01:21:45) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 960:

New Orleans/Baton Rouge NWS

Megan Williams on X

Lauren Nash on X

WeatherCall

Picks of the Week:

Megan Williams - 2 rescued and 1 body recovered from Albuquerque arroyos following flash flooding

James Aydelott - Chris Tomer on X: Cat Watching a Tornado in Northern Lincoln County, Colorado

Jen Narramore - NWS Storm Prediction Center on X: May 2024 Month-In-Review Thread

Rick Smith - Twisters (2024) Movie Tickets and Showtimes Near You

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - June 8th 1974 Tornado Outbreak and Flash Floods

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - A Comprehensive Analysis of the Spatial and Seasonal Shifts in Tornado Activity in the United States

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.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion. He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist. Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Panel for tonight's episode!

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information.

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AMS Summer Policy Colloquium (04:00) Texas EMA Conference Fort Worth (08:15) Meteorologist John E. Hales Jr passes away (11:00) 2024 Hot Springs Village, Arkansas EF2 tornado (25:45) Destructive and Constructive Cell Mergers (28:00) Empty spaces in Tornado Watches (51:00) Reinventing the wheel in meteorology (01:01:00) Fatality in early-morning line of Alabama severe thunderstorms during Memorial Day Weekend (01:26:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:06:08) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:56) National Weather Round-Up (01:26:30) E-Mail Segment (01:10:00) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 959:

Cameron Nixon on X

WeatherCall

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - Remembering D-Day's Untold Story: How weather impacted military operation

James Aydelott - Photo of Ropeout of second Silverton tornado

Jen Narramore - The Shot: A Buzzer-Beater That Saved Lives

Rick Smith - Don't Fry! Protect Yourself From Dangers of the Sun

Neil Jacobs - Storm Interactions

Troy Kimmel - 70 mph wind gust at Tyler Regional Airport due to severe thunderstorm

Kim Klockow-McClain - U.S. Annual Counts of Tornado LSRs

Bill Murray - BlackBerry (film)

James Spann - Mark J on X: Reply to Weatherman Chris Bailey

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.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a 14-year-old weather enthusiast from St. Louis, Missouri. He's recently been interviewed on The Weather Channel, Fox News Weather, and other podcasts as well as going viral on X/formerly known as twitter. He focuses on severe weather forecasts and covering severe weather all over America. Most recently, he covered the severe weather outbreak last weekend in Texas and Oklahoma. Beckett Moore, it's an honor to have you on tonight's episode 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.

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Looking back at North Texas severe weather on 05/25/24 Beckett's livestream setup for severe weather streams (16:00) Advice to younger weather enthusiasts who want to pursue the science (25:45) Monetizing weather and social media (38:00) Questioning wall to wall coverage of Valley View, TX tornado (43:30) Advice for those afraid of severe weather (58:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:16:36) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:18:38) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 958:

Moore Weather on X

Moore Weather on YouTube

WeatherCall

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Beckett Moore - Video of tornado near Windthorst, Texas over Memorial Day Weekend 2024

Bruce Jones - Barnsdall Main Street Well Site

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Twin tornadoes lofting debris near Decatur, AR

Jen Narramore - 1925 Tri-State Tornado Damage Path and Associated Storm System

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Plane Being Blown Away from DFW Gate in Severe Storm

Kim Klockow-McClain - The Great St. Louis Tornado of 1896

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Keenan Willard on X: Multiple deaths in North Texas tornado

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain grew up dreaming of being a meteorologist and has had a passion for weather ever since he was a kid. He was born in Columbus Ohio where he went to high school and has lived there ever since. For college, he first went to Valparaiso for 1 year where he played baseball and took meteorology classes. Then, he transferred to Ohio State, for his final 3 years of college, where he got his undergraduate in Atmospheric Sciences and a minor in Computer science (coding). Since graduating from college, he has worked as a technology consultant for 7 years and has also been a cohost on the Storm Front Freak podcast since its inception. Even though he initially decided to go into consulting after receiving an offer to go into TV meteorology right out of college, his true passion is and always has been weather. He just recently started a Live Severe Weather streaming show (under the alias Storm Cat5) called Outbreak, where he along with other Storm Front Freaks nowcast tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and extreme weather across the U.S.. His goal with Outbreak is to bring my passion for weather to the world to get more people to love and understand weather better instead of being terrified of it. If just one person comes away from their show knowing more about the weather and how to react to it, that's a success in Brady's book. Also, he has had enough with not pursuing my passion for weather, which is really where Outbreak was born from. He loves every second that he is on Outbreak and his goal is to make it a household name. They have had around seven shows so far. Brady Harris, welcome to tonight's show and thanks for joining us.

Also appearing tonight is a dedicated meteorologist and author. She's known for her contributions to the Storm Front Freaks Podcast and has a passion for weather education. She's the author of the "Frances Fox" books for children. Her day job is in marketing for Atmospheric G2. Cyrena Arnold, welcome to WeatherBrains.

Last but certainly not least is two veterans of the show. Hurricane specialist/chaser/severe weather expert Mark Sudduth and Mississippi State University professor Greg Nordstrom are here tonight with us to discuss their upcoming hail research in the Great Plains, Hurricane Season Outlook, and other topics. Great to see you both and thanks for joining the show tonight.

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information.

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80 tornadoes so far in Oklahoma in 2024 (05:00) Severe thunderstorm/major damage in Houston 5/16/24 (10:30) Excessive heat in Atlantic Ocean ahead of Hurricane season (27:15) Communicating Hurricane Season forecasts effectively with the general public (28:00) Mark Sudduth's hail research (52:00) Pending research of temperature gradient of a hailstone (01:04:30) Storm Front Freaks Podcast (01:22:45) Inspiration/background for "Outbreak" stream (01:26:00) Creation of "Frances the Fox" book series and its impact (01:32:00) What is GXT Radio? (01:48:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:43:52) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:46:07) National Weather Round-Up (01: E-Mail Segment (01:54:20) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 957:

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Brady Harris - Blitzortung.org Live Lightning Map

Cyrena Arnold - NOAA/NWS Headline Scores Home

Bruce Jones - Tornado Talk on X: Ruskin Heights F5 Tornado May 20th, 1957

James Aydelott - Out

Jen Narramore - Photo of Jeff Piotrowski and David Hoadley storm chasing

Rick Smith - May 20, 2013: The day an EF5 tornado struck the OKC Metro

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - NWS HeatRisk

Kim Klockow-McClain - 51st Conference on Broadcast Meteorology and Seventh Conference on Weather Warnings and Communication

Bill Murray - L.A. FLIGHTS YouTube Channel

James Spann - Real Time Tropical Cyclones

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.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an old friend of the show. He recently joined Spire, a weather forecasting company that utilizes advanced satellite technology and data analytics to produce highly accurate and timely weather forecasts. He appeared on show No. 303 in November 2011 and show 751 a few years later in 2020. He's a seasoned meteorologist with extensive experience in weather technology data analysis. He co-founded Weather Decision Technologies before it was acquired by DTN. Michael Eilts, welcome to back 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.

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Origins/acquisition of RadarScope (17:15) WDT acquisition by DTN (20:30) What is radio occultation? (23:45) Impact of Spire's data/Governmental relationships (28:30) Paradigm shift of satellite data from governmental to commercial (35:30) Physics of the low Earth orbit of the atmosphere (47:35) Differences between artificial intelligence and machine learning (52:45) AMS Forecast Improvement Group (58:55) What defines a "bust" in the weather community? (01:14:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:57) National Weather Round-Up (01:26:00) E-Mail Segment (01:09:10) and more!
Web Sites from Episode 956:

AI weather modeling: Spire and NVIDIA’s partnership presents true evolution in weather prediction

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - Foghorn

James Aydelott - Video of the tornado in the Jemez Mountains

Jen Narramore - Jen appears on "Across the Sky" podcast to discuss Tornado Talk

Rick Smith - April 25-May 10th 2024 Severe Weather Sequence analysis from NWS SPC

Rick Smith - PBS NOVA Tornado! Original Broadcast, 1985

Neil Jacobs - Here come the cicadas! Cicada double brood emerging across eastern states with potential impacts to young trees, no danger to people and pets

Troy Kimmel - Tennessee Valley Weather

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - National Hurricane Center Products and Services Update for 2024 Hurricane Season

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.

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.

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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:

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Jonathan Gaddy - FEMA Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC)

Melissa Sizemore - CERT

Kevin Laws - Rip Current Awareness

Bruce Jones -

James Aydelott - Out

Jen Narramore - Road in Smithville, MS named after Johnny Parker

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Hurricane Awareness Tours

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Conditional Intensity Forecast Verification Using Significant Severe Local Storm Reports

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - Real Time Tropical Cyclones

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.

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.

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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:

Kristina Balentine on X

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Kristina Balentine - Video of tornado crossing interstate in Nebraska

Charlie Woodrum - NWS Lightning Toolkit

Bruce Jones - 2024 EMAT Workshop Conference

James Aydelott - Incredible video of a waterspout on Lake Eufaula

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - The April 27-28, 2024 Tornado Outbreak and Flash Flooding Event

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Manufactured Homes FAQ

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - Tornado Outbreak of April 26, 2024

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.

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.

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"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:

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Fred Gossage - Tennessee Valley Weather

Bryan Wilson - Iowa Environmental Mesonet

Bruce Jones - HEAT.Gov

James Aydelott - NWS Norman on X: "Are You Ready for Severe Weather?"

Jen Narramore - 2024 Annual Preliminary Report Summary NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center

Rick Smith - SPC Severe Weather Outlooks At A Glance

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Experimental NOAA Surf Forecast Matrix

James Spann - Scott Thomas on X: "A powerful read in the NWS FWD discussion today. Everyone should give this a read"

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.

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.

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"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:

Beyond with Heather Tesch on YouTube

WeatherCall

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Heather Tesch - Mitch West Weather on YouTube

Bruce Jones - Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones’ Deathbed Visions

James Aydelott - Video of wind in El Paso, TX from Cassie Frey

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Red Cross CPR Training

Troy Kimmel - Latest Disaster for National Weather Service: Paying its Bills

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - SPC Practically Perfect Hindcast

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.

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.

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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:

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - "On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods - Northern Reaches" by Bruce Bjornstad

James Aydelott - Cloud Meme

Jen Narramore - Xenia, OH F5 Tornado April 3, 1974

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - College of Dupage: Satellite and Radar

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - What About the Dufresnes?

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Through the Eyes of NASA (Official Broadcast)

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.

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.

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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:

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones – Remembering the Stories of ’74: The Hoosier Experience of the 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak

James Aydelott – Out

Jen Narramore – Guin, AL F5 Tornado April 3, 1974 – Tornado Talk

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – Out

Troy Kimmel – ANA 787 gets struck by lightning climbing out of Seattle airport

Kim Klockow-McClain – Out

Bill Murray – LYK Radio – April 3rd, 1974 disaster

James Spann – 2024 Eclipse Forecasts

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.

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@weatherbrains.com.
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:

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Steve Corfidi - Teletype catalog on Ebay

Bruce Jones - Out

James Aydelott - Zach Stanford on X: "Convergence of the chaser variety is real this afternoon across western Oklahoma where severe storms are expected later today"

Jen Narramore - Online Presentation for 50th Anniversary of the April 1974 Super Outbreak

Rick Smith - March 25, 1948 - The First Tornado Forecast

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Teletype photo

Kim Klockow-McClain - NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center on X

Bill Murray - Photo of Barney Fife and Troy Kimmel in Starkville

James Spann - Qualitative Analysis of the Lived Experience of Tornado Survivors and Factors Affecting Community Resilience: A Case Study of an EF3 Tornado in Jacksonville, Alabama

James Spann - User's Guide to the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS)

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.

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@weatherbrains.com.
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:

Conexion con el Tiempo/TWC Espanol Youtube channel

Lorena Lim on X

AMS Weather Band

Midland Radio

Picks of the Week:

Lorena Lim - Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest Cam

Bruce Jones - Hurricane Seasonal Lager from Tradesman Brewing Company

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Classic example of sidelobe contamination of the velocity moment distracting from the *real* circulation and possible tornado threat

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Stumpy, D.C's favorite cherry tree, to be cut down this year

Troy Kimmel - Southeast Severe Storms Symposium 2024

Kim Klockow-McClain - Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Early From Tokyo to Washington

Bill Murray - AMS Weather Band Zoom: A Day That Changed Tornado Research - A Look Back at the 1974 Super Outbreak

James Spann - Storm of the Month webinar announcement/US NWS Warning Decision Training Division

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.

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@weatherbrains.com.
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:

AMS Weather Band

Midland USA

Harold Brooks on X

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - March 13th, 1990 Hesston KS tornado

James Aydelott - Colorado ranchers sentenced after tampering with rain gauges to increase crop subsidies

Jen Narramore - NHC Tropical Cycle Report on Hurricane Otis (2023)

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Disappearing cities on US coasts

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Workshop on Weather Ready Nation:
Science Imperatives for Severe Thunderstorm Research, Held 24-26 April, 2012 in Birmingham AL

Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magazine New Edition

James Spann - St. Elmos fire and lightning/plasma photo from pilot Joshua Cook

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.

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.

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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:

David Payne on X

Lacey Swope on X

Tornado Talk - Get Hooked on Tornado History

Picks of the Week:

Tornado Talk - NWS Forecast Office Wilmington, OH

Bruce Jones - InciWeb Incident Information System

James Aydelott - Alana Brophy on X: Utah tumbleweeds

Jen Narramore - ***See TornadoTalk.com Pick

Rick Smith - NWS: Spring Safety 2024

Neil Jacobs - Environment Subcommittee Hearing: Winning in Weather: U.S. Competitiveness in Forecasting and Modeling

Troy Kimmel - NWS Reno LSR

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - NWS Huntsville building evacuated following fire

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.

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.

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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:

"Donora Death Fog" by Andy McPhee

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - Rancho Palos Verdes seeks emergency declaration as ground erodes4

James Aydelott - Convective Chronicles on X: Chico, CA radar favorable wind profile for tornadoes

Jen Narramore - Brandon Hulse on X: Weather reports

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - SeCAPS 2024

Troy Kimmel - Capital Weather Gang post on jet stream in Mid-Atlantic

Kim Klockow-McClain - Everything to Know About the Great Smog of 1952, as Seen on The Crown

Kim Klockow-McClain - Last Ones Left in a Toxic Kansas Town

Bill Murray - No Name Low storymap of Nov. 15-16, 2023/NWS Key West

James Spann - NWS Baltimore-Washington on X: Weather balloon launch data on upper level wind

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.

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@weatherbrains.com.
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:

"Death Clouds on Mount Baldy: Tucson's Lost Tragedy" by Cathy Hufault

Midland Weather Radio

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - Four people went hiking on Mt. Baldy during a mega storm. One is still missing.

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: KC Chiefs photo

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Twisters Official Trailer

Neil Jacobs - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Why Taking Risks Helps You Grow — and How to Do It

Bill Murray - Turbli Flight Turbulence Forecasts

Bill Murray - Weather Band Jamposium 2024

James Spann - 2024 NSCS Rolling Fork Panel

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.

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.

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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:

Alabama Water Institute

Global Water Security Center

Picks of the Week:

Mike Gremillion - Space Weather Prediction Center

James Aydelott - Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Potential Breach Emergency Status increased to **WATCH** at Arkabutla Dam

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside

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.

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.

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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:

2024 AMS Annual Meeting

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Brian Brettschneider on X: Fairbanks upper air sounding

Jen Narramore - Foghorn

Rick Smith - NWS SPC on X: 9 Years of SPC Outlooks

Neil Jacobs - Foghorn

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - A Change in the Weather: Understanding Public Usage of Weather Apps

James Spann - Kevin Kloesel on X: Rick Smith photo/meme

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.

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.

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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:

Mark Sudduth on X

HurricaneTrack.com

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Steve Piltz on X: Blow drying ice video

Jen Narramore - Woman scared of weather calls in fake burglary, police say

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Mesoscale Vortices Embedded within a Lake-Effect Shoreline Band

Troy Kimmel - Kalaloch WA Lodge Live Cam

Kim Klockow-McClain - Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain discusses connection between social science and weather

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - James Spann on X: JeffCo Alabama winter weather fun with canoe

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.

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.

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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:

World Weather and Climate Extremes Archive

"Judging Extreme Weather: Climate Science in Action" by Randy Cerveny

Picks of the Week:

Randy Cerveny - NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Where this current cold snap ranks

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: "Parents getting that text message that school is out again Wednesday" Meme

Jen Narramore - The South Frankfort to Stamping Ground, KY F4 Tornado and Downburst Disaster of April 3, 1974

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - No joke: Feds banning humorous electronic messages on highways

Kim Klockow-McClain - Highway fatality signs may cause more car crashes

Bill Murray - Jason Goodson James Spann TikTok

James Spann - Rick Mitchell on X: Sunday Night Football cut-in issues

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.

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!

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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:

European Severe Storms Laboratory

Tomas Pucik on X

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Ryan Hollister on X: Distant photo of Half Dome

Jen Narramore - WPC's Short Range Public Discussion

Rick Smith - Probabilistic Winter Storm Severity Index

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - United States Power Outage Map

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.

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.

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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:

NSCS 2024

Erik Fox on X

Vincent Ledvina: The Aurora Guy on Facebook

NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

Dr. Tamitha Skov on X

The Aurora Guy

Picks of the Week:

Vincent Ledvina - X5 Solar Flare Erupts from Sun

James Aydelott - Goodyear Blimp on X: Rose Bowl sunset view

Jen Narramore - Foghorn Wiki article

Rick Smith - Probabilistic Hazards Outlook

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Chris Vagasky on X: Snow Tornadoes

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.

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!

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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:

Tom Skilling on Facebook

45th Anniversary of Tom Skilling's first day on WGN-TV

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Kitten experiencing snow for first time, from Buitengebieden on X

Jen Narramore - Eight Minutes in August: The F5 Plainfield Tornado of 1990

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - The Man Who Fell From Space

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - High Rise Twice the Size of Devon Tower Could Make Its Way To OKC

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Op Product Viewer

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.

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@weatherbrains.com.
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:

Subseasonal Forecasts Columbia University

Greg Carbin on X

Picks of the Week:

Greg Carbin - U.S. Streaks

James Aydelott - Irish woman whose forecast saved D-Day dies at 100

Jen Narramore - WX History on X: 12/18/18 Washington State tornado

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - SERCC

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - Geology Professor Shawn Willsey's Iceland Eruption Livestream

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.

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!

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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!

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.

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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)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain reports the weather on Good Morning Kansas and Good Morning KAKEland. He attended the University of Kansas. Before joining KAKE-TV in 2013, he worked across Indiana and Kansas with a lot of forecasting experience with lake effect snow and tornadoes. He holds a CBM from the AMS and an NWA seal-holder. Frank Waugh, welcome to the show tonight. Also joining the show tonight is WAKE-TV Multimedia Producer Lester Rowe. He's also a filmmaker and has participated in numerous film festivals.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Indiana State Climate Office in the Midwestern Regional Climate Center as well as the Operations Manager of the Purdue Mesonet. With over 25 years of climate service experience, she's dedicated her efforts toward identifying opportunities for climate data to be transformed into decision support tools and resources. Her research interests throughout her career have focused on climate applications and operational climate tools for stakeholders and decision support needs. Dr. Beth Hall, welcome to WeatherBrains.

Tonight's podcast comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting 2023 in Kansas City. Stopping by to chat includes the MIC at the NWS in Louisville John Gordon, Milwaukee's WISN-12 Chief Met Mark Baden, NWS Norman's Vivek Mahale, SPC's and friend of the show Greg Carbin, Chief Meteorologist for KMBC-TV Kansas City Bryan Busby, MIC for NWS Houston Jeffry Evans, KAIT-TV's Ryan Vaughan, NWS Director Ken Graham, NWS Deputy Director Michelle Mainelli and meteorologist Todd Yakoubian. Thanks so much for visiting with us tonight.

Tonight's episode focuses on the important issue of beach safety. Our first Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Beach Safety Chief for Gulf Shores, Alabama. Joethen Phillips, welcome! Tonight's Guest Panelist is a student at Mississippi State University, pursuing a Degree in Meteorology. Scott Brown, welcome! Additionally, we welcome the Beach Safety Chief for neighboring Orange Beach, Alabama. Brett Lesinger, welcome to the show. On deck is a meteorologist at NWS-Wilmington. She's in charge of their surf and rip current forecast products. Victoria Oliva, welcome! Last but certainly not least, we are excited to entertain Morgan Berry, who is a meteorologist at the NWS-Mobile.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a well-known veteran of the show. He's the Science and Operations Officer for the National Weather Service in Birmingham, AL. Kevin Laws, good to see you again! We are also honored to have a fellow meteorologist at the NWS Birmingham featured on tonight's episode. A graduate of UNC-Asheville's meteorology program, he's been with NWS Birmingham since 2015. Gerald Satterwhite, thanks for taking some time to chat tonight.

Our topic on this episode focuses on the National Weather Service's 2nd Annual National Women's Conference. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the new MIC for the NWS in Duluth, MN. She was on the planning committee for this year's Annual National Women's Conference and currently works at NWS El Paso. Laren Reynolds, welcome! Also on deck is the Deputy Regional Director and speaker of the Annual National Women's Conference. She's is currently the Meteorologist in Charge for the National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region Regional Operations Center (SR ROC) in Fort Worth, TX. Jennifer McNatt, welcome. Next on deck is a former NWS El Paso forecaster and current the Senior Forecaster at NWS Atlanta-Peachtree City. She's the newly-minted Warning Coordination Meteorologist in Lubbock, TX. Marissa Pazos, welcome! WeatherBrains also welcomes as Guest WeatherBrain the current Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS Mobile. She also the NWS Southern Region Federal Women's Special Emphasis Program Manager. Jessica Chase, welcome to the show! Our Guest Panelist last appeared on show 822 in October 2021. He's the current Lead Forecaster at the NWS El Paso office. Tim Brice, welcome back!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a previous guest on the show, appearing on the podcast back in April 2010. He is a professor of geographical sciences at ASU, where he has taught since 1986. He serves as Rapporteur on Extreme Records for the United Nations/World Meteorological Organization, and in this connection is responsible for researching and verifying global weather records. Randall Cerveny, thanks for joining us tonight!

We focus tonight on Typhoon Mawar, which recently struck the island of Guam in the western Pacific. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain previously appeared on show 854. He's the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the NWS in Guam. He's been there since June of 2010 as a Forecaster, and WCM since 2020. Landon Aydlett, welcome! Also with us tonight is the Science and Operations Officer for NWS Guam. He's been with the NWS for 13 years. He's also the NWS Guam's Tropical Cyclone Program leader, and he handles their social media accounts. Brandon Aydlett, welcome to the show!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the WCM at the NWS Indianapolis. He graduated with a degree in meteorology from Purdue University. He will be the on-site meteorologist for this year's Indy 500. Sam Lashley, welcome! Also joining us tonight is AlabamaWX Blog's very own Scott Martin. He earned his operational meteorology certificate from Mississippi State University in 2015. In May 2021, he received his Bachelor's in Geosciences Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State. He co-founded Racecast Weather in 2014 as a way to combine his love of racing and weather. Scott, welcome!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain works for OU as a Research Associate at the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations. His primary role is connecting research to the needs of Emergency Management personnel. He also volunteers with McClain County, Oklahoma EMA. David Hogg, welcome! Also joining us on tonight's episode is special guest and Kansas native Andrea Burns. She's an Extension Agent for K-State Research and Extension. Her background is in Agriculture and Natural Resources and she regularly works with local farmers and those in horticulture. Thanks for joining us. Last but certainly not least, joining us is a meteorologist at Kansas State University. He runs the Kansas Mesonet and works in the State Climate Office. He also works in predictive services for the Kansas Forest Service. He was born and raised in Ohio. Chip Redmond, welcome!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. He earned his PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and is now a research scientist at the University of Illinois. His research interests include weather analysis and forecasting, computational fluid dynamics / numerical weather prediction, severe convective storms including thunderstorms and tornadoes; the role of microphysical processes in mesoscale convective systems (MCSs), and hurricane track and intensity prediction. Dr. Brian Jewett, welcome to the show!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an internationally-renown Atmospheric Scientist with a PhD in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences from Sorbonne Universités – Paris, France, which ranks 35 globally and 1st in France. After her PhD, Dr. Francis worked for more than 10 years in Academia and Scientific Research at different prestigious institutions in Europe including the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), the Commissariat a l’Energie Atomique (CEA) and the European Commission (EC). She is presently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and the Head of the Engeos Lab at Khalifa University in the UAE. Dr. Diana Francis, welcome to WeatherBrains!

This episode focuses on "OU Nightly", a student-ran and student-lead news program that airs across the state of Oklahoma. Tonight's first Guest WeatherBrain is a senior at the University of Oklahoma studying broadcast meteorology. She's from Silver Spring, Maryland and is a senior weather producer for OU Nightly. Catherine Liberta, welcome. Also joining us as Guest WeatherBrain is senior OU meteorology student and senior weather producer for OU Nightly. Colton Williams, thanks for joining us. Last but not least, joining us as Guest WeatherBrain No. 3 is the research data specialist in the OU school of meteorology. He manages technology for the School of Meteorology and is an advisor for the Oklahoma Weather Lab and is the weather advisor for OU Nightly. Shawn Riley, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a new faculty member in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where she teaches forecasting, mesoscale, and synoptic meteorology. She earned her undergraduate degree at Penn State University, and earned her Master's degree and PhD at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. She predominately uses mobile radar data to look at supercells and tornadoes, and emphasizes her analysis on tornadogenesis and tornadic rotation. She also investigates the role that terrain and variations in landcover play in tornado modification. Dr. Jana Houser, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain has had a lifetime passion for severe weather. She started storm chasing in 2018, and is a self-taught forecaster. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Good Morning America and the Today Show. She has a B.A. in Environmental Communication and an M.S. in Technical Journalism and Communication. She's also a writer, public speaker and educator. Jen Walton, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our show tonight comes on the 30th anniversary of the historic Blizzard of 1993. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain wrote and directed the new movie "Supercell", which will be released March 17th, 2023 in theaters, in digital and on-demand. He completed his MFA and BA from USC School of Film in 2011. He was one of the youngest to ever to direct, edit, and produce an NBC primetime drama show called "Siberia". In 2015, he created Swipemarket, a creative agency focused on bringing entertainment to Silicon Valley. He has directed and produced over 200 campaigns for brands including HP enterprise and Intel. Herbert James Winterstern, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Founder and CEO of Climavision, based out of Louisville Kentucky since mid-2021. He was previously an Aviation Weather Specialist in the USAF, and served in the Washington State and Massachusetts Air National Guard. He also worked for WSI for over 15 years. He also served as CEO of Enterprise Electronics Corporation. Chris Goode, welcome! Our Guest Panelist tonight is a suggestion of friend of the podcast Johnny Parker. He's the Chief Meteorologist at KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas. Hunter Williams, thanks for coming on the show tonight.

Tonight's first Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist, oceanographer, and science educator turned historian of science. She authored "Weather by the Numbers: The Genesis of Modern Meteorology". She currently works for the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Kristine Harper, welcome! Our second Guest WeatherBrain is a mesoscale/outlook forecaster at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. She's been at the National Weather Service since 2002, and started her career as a student volunteer at the NWS in Norman. She's also the first woman to ever issue a convective watch at the SPC. Elizabeth Leitman, welcome! Our Guest Panelist this week is is a meteorologist from Texas with a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is an advocate for the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature and is working with legislators in Texas to educate and implement policy changes across the state for heat safety. In addition, he is a GitHub code developer who has made a a self install script for the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) which has had over 2500 downloads across 80 countries. Will Hathaway, welcome!

Our show tonight focuses on forecasting and defining snow squalls and what qualifies as a snow squall, why the public should pay attention, and the difficulty of the science of forecasting winter weather events. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in State College, Pennsylvania. He previously joined us back on show 877. John Banghoff, great to see you again! Our second Guest WeatherBrain is also a 30-year veteran meteorologist at NWS State College PA. He's the Lead Forecaster at NWS State College, and is passionate about winter storms and winter weather forecasting. Greg DeVoir, welcome! Our third Guest WeatherBrain is the Science and Operations Officer at the NWS in State College PA. Michael Jurewicz, welcome!

Tonight's episode focuses on how and why Waymo is essentially employing their fleet of autonomously driven vehicles as mobile weather stations and what it enables. By combining Waymo’s autonomous driving sensor suite — complete with cameras, radar, and lidar —with high-quality ground-truth data from weather visibility sensors, Waymo’s engineers created a new quantitative metric about meteorological visibility that allows the Waymo Driver to generate estimates about the current weather and environmental states it's operating under.

Tonight's show focuses on the tornado outbreak on January 12th, 2023 in Central Alabama. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is the Chief Meteorologist at WSFA-TV in Montgomery. Josh Johnson, thanks for coming on the show. Also joining us is WSFA-TV Meteorologist Amanda Curran. Amanda, thanks for joining us. We also appreciate the crew from the NWS Birmingham coming on the show tonight. Kevin Laws (Science and Operations Officer at NWS BHM) and Warning Coordination Meteorologist John De Block, welcome back! Also stopping by to chat from NWS Birmingham is meteorologist Jason Davis. We appreciate you sharing your insight and expertise with us on tonight's show.