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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Lead Forecaster for the Storm Prediction Center with nearly four decades of Federal service, specializing in severe convective storms and tornado forecasting.  He's a passionate storm chaser, researcher, and an advocate for weather safety.  He co-founded the Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology and remains an influencial voice in meteorology.  Roger Edwards, it is great to see you! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Roger's arrival at OU and opening horizons in meteorology (20:30) Connections between operations, research, and visual conceptualization (34:00) Importance of critical thinking in the science (35:00) Importance of growing, building, and passing on knowledge gained in the field of meteorology (40:30) Witnessing rapid progress of technology and applying that to visuals in the field (41:50) Trade-offs between improving technology and what it can show us and lead to development of theory (49:00) May 4, 2003 High Risk (01:01:00) Mesonets and scan strategies (01:05:00) Storm chaser responsibilities (01:12:00) Reduced funding and its impact on severe weather forecasting and research (01:17:00) Loss of institutional knowledge and looking forward (01:23:00) Memorable shifts at SPC (01:36:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:40:15) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 997: Midland Weather Radio Roger Edwards on X Picks of the Week: Roger Edwards - Al Moller - "The Zen of Weather Forecasting" James Aydelott - Pro tip: Gravity is a cruel hunter When there is a bare, wind-swept spot with no snow, it might be polished ice. Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Jamposium 2025 Troy Kimmel - Experimental Beach Forecast Webpage Kim Klockow-McClain - Federal agencies can ignore "What did you do last week?" email, Trump administration says Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Planetary Defense The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore 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.

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!

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 first Guest WeatherBrain is the WCM at the NWS in Paducah, Kentucky. Christine Wielgos, thank you for joining us!  Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Lead Forecaster at the NWS in Louisville, Kentucky.  Dan McKemy.  Welcome!  Guest WeatherBrain No.3 is the Chief Meteorologist for WPSD-TV Local 6 in Paducah, Kentucky.  Trent Okerson, thanks for joining us! Last but certainly not least is WPSD Local 6 TV Meteorologist Noah Bergren. Noah earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Penn State.  Welcome!

Tonight is a special show discussing the Lakeland Weather Club.  Joining us as the first of several Guest WeatherBrains is author Dorna Schroeter.  Welcome!  Our next Guest WeatherBrain might have more impact on the field of meteorology than almost any other person.  He's had a positive impact on the thousands of students he's had.  He was nominated by his former students and recognized with an AMS special award for his innovative leadership in teaching meteorology at the high school level while mentoring and inspiring his students.  Jim Witt, welcome!  Also joining us is the DIrector of the Hurricane Research Division at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorology Laboratories for NOAA.  Dr. Frank Marks, thanks for joining.  Karl Silverman retired as a Lead Forecaster in the Space Flight meteorology group at Johnson Space Center.  Thanks for joining.  Greg Tripoli became the Chair of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Welcome!

Tonight's first Guest Panelist is the founder of NashSevereWX, the definitive source for Music City weather information.  David Drobny, welcome back!  Tonight's second Guest Panelist is a legend of The Weather Channel fame.  He spent 33 years as a Lead Forecaster and on-camera  meteorologist for The Weather Channel.  Tom Moore, welcome to the show!  Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains were a suggestion of Richard Cooke.  They are the co-founders of Tornado Trackers.  With a background, our first WeatherBrain made it possible to make a career out of capturing storm footage.  Residing in Georgetown, Texas, we welcome Gabe Cox!  Our second Guest WeatherBrain grew up in Austin, Texas.  He spent 23 years as a Pastor, and just last year made the transition to broadcast meteorology.  He's currently enrolled in Mississippi State's meteorology program.  Jeff Mangum, welcome!  Tonight's third Guest WeatherBrain resides in the State of Colorado.  He grew up fascinated by severe weather growing up in Nebraska.  Jeremy Hamann, welcome!

Lead Forecaster for WetherBell Analytics Discussing his recent book: The Weaponization of Weather in the Phony Climate War

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Lead Forecaster in the Operations Branch at the Storm Prediction Center.  He appeared on show 410 in December 2013.  Roger Edwards, welcome back to the show!  Tonight's second Guest WeatherBrain retired as a Chief of the SPC's Science Support Branch in July 2018 after an amazing 46 year career.   Also joining us as Guest Panelist is the new morning meteorologist joining Aubrey at WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, VA.  John Stevens, welcome to the show!

Tonight's first Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time friend of the show and has appeared on numerous previous episodes.  He's the Chief Marketing Meteorologist for Weather 2020.  Bruce Thomas, welcome back!  Our second Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist for the Capital Weather Gang in Washington, DC.  He wrote an article about the Tennessee tornadoes that occurred earlier this month.    Matthew Cappucci, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Our third guest WeatherBrain runs the Nashville Severe Weather Blog.  David Drobny, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Our fourth guest WeatherBrain is the Lead Forecaster at the National Weather Service Office in Nashville, TN.  Sam Shamburger, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Our fifth guest WeatherBrain is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast television meteorologist at NewsChannel 5 in Nashville.  Henry Rothenberg, welcome to the show!

We began the week of programming discussing the changes in Erie's weather. We also were learning about the impact of high lake levels on Presque Isle as well as the shorelines. Our guests were John Stehlin, Lead Forecaster for First Warning Weather for Erie News Now, as well as David Wolter, First Warning Weather Meteorologist for Erie News Now.

If any part of your event takes place outdoors, this episode of the podcast is worth your time. Our guest today is a professional forecaster with more than a decade of experience providing decision support for clients in the live event industry. Jason Anderson, Lead Forecaster for TruWeather Solutions, is our guest today on The Event Producer Podcast.

Steffan provides an update on the incoming Explosive Cyclogenesis (winter storm) that is barrelling through Colorado. Steffan talks with Tim Hawpe of TH Auto in Northglenn on what to do/what not to do in a Blizzard, and other safety tips and things to know. Also on the program, Lead Forecaster from the National Weather Service in Boulder David Barjenbruch with insight and information on how to stay safe and warm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan is joined by Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas to discuss the Red Flag Law, Mental Health issues in Douglas County, and more. Steffan also talks with Lead Forecaster of the National Weather Service in Boulder David Barjenbruch with information on the upcoming Winter Weather that is approaching, such as the impending (and terrifying-sounding) Explosive Cyclogenesis! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Storm Prediction Center.   Since 1996, he has performed as a severe weather, fire weather, mesoscale, and lead forecaster at the SPC.   Greg Carbin, welcome to the show!  Also joining us as Guest Panelist is the Lead Forecaster at the Storm Prediction Center, Rich Thompson.  Welcome to WeatherBrains!

Guest: Jan Null, CCM - Department of Meteorology & Climate Science, San Jose State University Description:Today, we’re excited to welcome Jan Null, Certified Consulting Meteorologist with the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University. Jan has spent decades forecasting and studying weather across the U.S., especially in California, and he “prides himself on being able to predict the unpredictable.” He served as Lead Forecaster at the National Weather Service in the Bay Area for more than 24 years and in total has more than 40 years of experience as an operational and forensic meteorologist, serving as an expert witness in hundreds of cases. Jan has dedicated much of his career to becoming an expert on all things El Nino and La Nina, and he has also been a pioneer researcher studying and raising awareness to prevent hot car deaths involving children.

Our two guest WeatherBrains tonight will help us all take a stroll down memory lane by looking back at some of the first years of The Weather Channel.  Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain #1 is a legend in meteorology. He was the first Director of Meteorology at The Weather Channel, Chief Meteorologist at WSI, and was Dr. Dewpoint on the Intellicast website. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell Analytics. We're happy to have Joe D'Aleo.  Joining us as Guest WeatherBrain #2 is Al Lipson. Al was a Lead Forecaster at The Weather Channel in the early days. Apparently Al was a bit of a wise-cracker.