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There were no serious injuries or deaths from Wednesday's tornado that struck mid-Missouri's Pilot Grove. The tornado struck the Katy Manor nursing home, and downed power lines on and near Highway 135. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill had a survey team in Pilot Grove by Wednesday afternoon. The NWS in Pleasant Hill says it was an EF-2 tornado with 135 mile per hour winds. The tornado was on the ground for six miles. State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed), who represents Pilot Grove in the Legislature, tells 939 the Eagle that neighbors helped neighbors after the tornado. State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall), who also represents Pilot Grove, agrees. Senator Gregory tells listeners that he's grateful that there were no serious injuries or deaths. Senator Gregory joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the sirens did not fire in Cooper County. We also discussed his health care bill, Senate Bill 79. The Missouri Senate has approved it. Missouri Farm Bureau backs Senator Gregory's bill, saying many farmers, small business owners and individuals not covered by group health insurance plans struggle to find affordable options on the marketplace:

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a winter storm warning for Wednesday for several counties in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area. Audrain, Boone, Cooper, Howard, Monroe and Randolph counties are under the winter storm warning. That includes cities like Columbia, Boonville, Rocheport, Fayette and Moberly. The National Weather Service is warning that widespread travel impacts are expected tomorrow. You are urged to avoid traveling Wednesday unless it's necessary. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Mark Britt tells 939 the Eagle that the Columbia area could see four to eight inches of snow tomorrow. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Matt Beitscher expects snow to start in the Columbia area between 3 and 6 tomorrow and continuing through Wednesday night. Moberly could see up to ten inches of snow. Mizzou atmospheric science professor Tony Lupo joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss Wednesday's storm. He expects the snow to begin falling in the Columbia area between midnight and 6 am tomorrow, adding we could see snow a few more times in the next 10 days:

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area. The counties include Randolph, Monroe and Chariton. The advisory takes effect Wednesday at 3 am and runs through Wednesday at 6 pm. Mizzou atmospheric science professor Tony Lupo joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says areas like Moberly and Huntsville are expected to see freezing rain tomorrow. He also says the freezing rain could approach the Boone County line. Mr. Lupo is also active in the Boone County and Missouri Republican Party. He says the race between former Lt. Governor Peter Kinder and former State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) for party chairman was civil and that it was closer than expected. Peter Kinder has been elected as chairman:

Our First Guest WeatherBrain of Year 2025 is a Geologist with a passion for studying extreme weather-related surface impacts.  His research primarily focuses on the geological aftermath of high-impact weather events.  He's known for his field work and engaging video content.  His unique perspective bridges the field of meteorology and geology.  Phillip Prince, thanks for dropping by to chat. Tonight's Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, a position she has held since 2019.  The WCM is the NWS's liaison with external customers and oversees outreach and preparedness efforts.  Additionally, one of the primary responsibilities of the WCM is to ensure that the NWS office delivers the highest quality weather related products and services to its customers and partners.  As a WCM, she also provides high impact weather briefings and supports key decision makers in local, state, and federal government.  She has been in the NWS for 25 years, serving as a meteorologist in Little Rock, AR, Raleigh, NC, and Atlanta, GA, before moving to Upstate SC in 2015.  She received her B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, and her M.S. in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University. Trisha Palmer, welcome to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Preliminary thoughts on upcoming winter storm late this week (11:00) Overview of post-Helene impacts (14:30) Old landslides as analogs to Helene-related impacts (39:00) Impacts on North and South Carolina tourism and the local economy (01:09:00) Failure of the imagination regarding post-Helene impacts (01:30:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:35:22) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:37:22) E-Mail Segment (01:39:30) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 990: Greenville-Spartanburg, SC NWS Picks of the Week: Phillip Prince - North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Phillip Prince - Hurricane Helene Damage Assessment Imagery Trisha Palmer - Flood Damage from the Great Flood of 1916 Asheville, NC James Aydelott - City of Wichita snowplow tracking map Jen Narramore - NWA Webinar Series: Hurricane Helene Jen Narramore - Lawrence Police on X: Snow storms thread Rick Smith - Summary of the Predecessor Rain Event prior to Hurricane Helene Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - NWA Webinar January 8th, 2025 on Hurricane Helene James Spann - NCEP SREF Plume 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.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is urging you to avoid travel in mid-Missouri on Sunday, if possible. The NWS in St. Louis has issued a winter storm watch for the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area through Monday at 6 am. That includes Columbia, Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton. University of Missouri professor of atmospheric science Tony Lupo joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the winter storm. He predicts the system will move into the Columbia area by about 8 pm Saturday and will continue through 9 am Monday. Professor Lupo is expecting six to ten inches of snow in the Columbia area, along with a mixture of some ice or sleet. He says he's cheering for snow:

Tonight is the annual tradition of the year-ender with recently-retired and former SPC meteorologist Greg Carbin.  He was the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Oklahoma. Since 1996, Greg has performed as a severe weather, fire weather, mesoscale, and lead forecaster at the SPC. Prior to starting his career with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1993, Greg worked in the private sector in New York and Vermont. He earned a B.S. degree in Meteorology from Lyndon State College in 1985 and has completed some graduate course work at the University of Oklahoma while an employee of the NWS. He is a 2011 graduate of the Department of Commerce's Executive Leadership Development Program.  As always, thanks for listening and good to see you Greg! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Jan 10th-13th Winter Storm (13:30) Big Bend Hurricanes of 2024 (37:30) Hurricane Milton (44:00) Lack of high-impact weather events in Alabama in 2024 (01:03:00) Athens, Alabama 12/28/24 EF1 tornado (01:04:00) Dealing with the difficulties of overnight QLCS tornadoes (01:12:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:14) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:22:12) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 989: Greg Carbin on X Picks of the Week: Greg Carbin - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal James Aydelott - Oklahoma Mesonoet on X: Extreme Graphics for 2024 Jen Narramore - Navarro County OEM on X Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Top 10 Strangest Weather Events of 2024 James Spann - Gage Goulding KPRC 2 on X: EF3 tornado video that tore through Montgomery County, Texas 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.

Project 2025, also known as Plan 47, is a strategic initiative reportedly outlined with the aim of reorganizing or dismantling certain federal agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This proposal has generated substantial concern among experts and the public, particularly regarding its potential impact on crucial services like weather forecasting and emergency management.NOAA, a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce, is vital for understanding and predicting changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts. It provides critical information that helps in managing and conserving the nation's coastal and marine environments and resources. Among its key functions, NOAA operates the National Weather Service (NWS), which offers real-time weather data, forecasts, and warnings to help protect life and property.The dismantling of NOAA, as suggested under Project 2025, poses significant risks. Without the infrastructure and research capabilities of NOAA, the accuracy and availability of weather forecasts could be severely compromised. This would affect not only day-to-day weather predictions but also the tracking of severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes, which could lead to increased vulnerabilities for communities nationwide.Moreover, NOAA's role is critical in supporting emergency preparedness and resilience planning through its collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Disbanding NOAA might disrupt this synergy, potentially leading to slower response times and less effective management of natural disasters and other emergencies.Critics of Project 2025 argue that such changes would be detrimental to public safety and national security. They emphasize the vital importance of maintaining comprehensive and reliable meteorological services, which serve as a cornerstone for sectors ranging from agriculture and transportation to disaster management and national defense.While proponents of Project 2025 may argue for decreasing governmental spending and increasing efficiency by reorganizing or eliminating certain federal entities, the proposal's impact on NOAA highlights a significant debate. It places focus on the balance between fiscal responsibility and the imperative of maintaining essential services that protect and inform the public.In summary, Project 2025 has raised alarms among those who recognize the importance of NOAA's contributions to a wide spectrum of critical areas. The potential dismantling of NOAA under this project could lead to diminished weather forecasting capabilities, compromised disaster response, and weakened environmental stewardship, making it a subject of considerable concern for experts and citizens alike.

David Miller and Kevin McGrath discuss advancements in web-based National Weather Service (NWS) guidance data displays using FOSS4G technologies. They highlight the evolution of their web mapping tools, focusing on improved interactivity and data accessibility. Highlights

Get ready to chill out because metro Phoenix is about to see its coolest weather in six months. In addition, there’s a decent chance Phoenix will receive its first measurable rainfall since August, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). KTAR Reporter Jim Cross breaks down what the first cold front of the fall means for everyone in the Valley. 

A recent cascade of solar flares and coronal mass ejections has ignited vibrant auroras, stretching as far south as Alabama and Northern California. However, alongside this spectacle comes the potential for disruptions to Earth's communications systems throughout the upcoming weekend. This special rebroadcast episode covers "space weather". Everyone is familiar with the functions of the National Weather Service (NWS) and its role in forecasting the weather here on earth. They also have another function which is forecasting “space weather.” That is the topic of this podcast. Yes, there are potential dangers that can come from solar activity. The podcast guest is Mr. Shawn Dahl, a physical scientist who has worked at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) since 2015 as a space weather forecaster. He is now a senior space weather forecaster and also provides Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS) issues and relations on behalf of SWPC. In this podcast the threats that come from the sun are reviewed as well as the detection methods and also the various dangers that are possible from solar activity. You can learn more about the SWPC at  www.swpc.noaa.gov.Merit is a first-of-its-kind, all-hazards, digital credentialing platform that equips emergency responders with innovative tools to securely manage their personnel on-site, no matter the situation. Merit's platform is relied on in mission-critical situations such as the Surfside building collapse and at secure Health and Human Service facilities and is trusted by a growing network of thousands of partners.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

Learn more about Mighty Line floor tape Read all our blogs and podcasts Greetings everyone and welcome to Mighty Line Minute. Our mission is to enhance your understanding of safety, health, and loss control principles. We'll do that by providing up-to-date information that can be applied to modern industrial workplaces. Our aim is to help you achieve a higher level of operational and safety excellence. So stay tuned.  Last week we discussed the more recent 2022 edition of the American National Standard known as Z535.1 Standard for Safety Colors. We also discussed the use of the standard from OSHA, and the context that it takes in light of ANSI, as well as identifying specific ANSI safety colors. And we discussed colors that are commonly used in industrial environments. Specifically those that are used for the demarcation of machinery, equipment storage, and aisleways where safe travel is necessary. So today folks we'll be discussing color from a different approach, and that is using the International Standards Organization, otherwise known as ISO, and their standard numbers 3864:2011 edition and 7010:2019 edition. In these global color and safety sign standards. color really begins to shine, particularly when we talk about its correlation with ANSI. And that is largely because color is used every day in safety, caution, information and warning signs, as well as the reflective clothing that you see everywhere. In signage, the color black can be used as an alert symbol, such as when used as an exclamation mark or wording, along with contrasting white or yellow background, and as a signage border. Safety black is a specific color that is identified in both the earlier and later editions of ANSI Z535 and ANSI Z535.1-2022; additionally, the safety color charts found in ISO 3864-4:2011 edition Safety Color Tables.  The color black, which is not a specific OSHA color code, is not commonly used in warehouse or industrial floor striping, although, it has been used to demarcate special machinery or equipment in industrial settings. Black is and can be used outside of OSHA, such as for striping special floor storage areas or equipment areas. And that's because OSHA accepts the use of ANSI Safety Color Standards, particularly where there are none within the OSHA standard itself. So, we might ask, in general, where lie the differences between ANSI and ISO color charts and tables? Let's discuss that. Interestingly, ANSI 2022 edition dropped the colors gray and brown from their 2011 safety color chart, as did ISO. ISO 3864:2011 edition does not include the colors orange or purple as a safety color. However, ISO adds the unique safety color “phosphorescent yellow-white contrast.” Let's summarize several examples of the differences between the ANSI and the ISO Standards with safety colors. The colors, gray, brown, and purple have seemingly become less important as a safety color with both ANSI and ISO. However, brown is used by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) for recreational and cultural interest signage for parks, historical sites and scenic routes. And purple is used by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) service to illustrate the most severe weather. Also, by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to illustrate the most intense seismic activity. The color orange remains an ANSI Safety Color, though not with ISO standards. And orange remains in prevalent use with the U.S. DOT traffic control standards, especially involving work zones. Phosphorescent yellow-white contrast is a color that has gained importance through ISO. As such, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration has specified high-visibility clothing and PPE for workers in roadway work to enhance their visibility and safety and such zones. And state agencies also have their own requirements for use of “high-vis” and protective clothing. What about safety research in color? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, known as NIOSH, conducts research on the use of high-vis clothing that affects workers in various industries, such as construction and transportation. And in recent years, industry and public agencies have heightened use of high-vis clothing while working in high risk environments. The use of fluorescent orange, yellow, or green, combined with retroflective materials, along with additional safety measures, has significantly reduced the likelihood of the most severe accidents in traffic and construction zones. Below we have a full detailed review of ISO standards and safety colors. 

Becky Kern is a Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Omaha, Nebraska. Becky joined Captain John Vik and Sara Sump to discuss the National Weather Service (NWS) and severe weather awareness as we move into spring. Becky's background. The NWS mission and history. NWS products and services. Staff and career options. The weather watch/warning process. Mesoscale discussions. Severe weather precautions. "Snow squalls" and other hazards.

The National Weather Service (NWS) and their Forecast Offices around the nation are key partners for the broader emergency management community. Because of their role in natural disasters, that always have a weather-related connection, we need to have a close working relationship between the two professions. This podcast provides for a wide-ranging discussion of all things related to NWS and forecasting the weather. The podcast guest is Tanja Fransen who has been with NOAA/ National Weather Service for almost 30 years, starting while a college student at the University of Northern Colorado. For the last 19 months she's been the Meteorologist-in-Charge (MIC) at the NWS Forecast Office in Portland, OR where she leads a team of up to 28 talented scientists and technicians who are striving to build a weather and climate ready nation. She served on the council for the American Meteorological Society (AMS) from 2017-2020, and was the 2021 AMS Annual Meeting co-chair, bringing in nearly 5000 attendees, and the first time ever as a virtual conference. She was recently elected as a "Fellow" of the AMS in 2024 for outstanding contributions to the field of meteorology. She currently chairs the Major Weather Impacts session at the annual meeting.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) has provided manual translations of weather forecasts and warnings in Spanish for the past 30 years, but now the agency has a new tool to be more accurate, efficient and equitable.  Through a series of pilot projects over the past few years, NWS forecasters have been training artificial intelligence (AI) software for weather, water and climate terminology in Spanish and Simplified Chinese, the most common languages in the United States after English. NWS will add Samoan and Vietnamese next, and more languages in the future.  Two of the nearly dozen locations where these AI-translated severe weather bulletins are being tested are in the Carolinas. This week, James Brierton talks with Chris Rohrbach, a meteorologist and web developer at the National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina, where this artificial intelligence experiment is being tested alongside locations such as Greenville-Spartanburg, SC. You're invited to try out the translated severe weather bulletins at https://weather.gov/translate. NOAA wants your feedback. You can e-mail ws.translate@noaa.gov before September 29, 2024. #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx

Over the past weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that over 175 million people in the U.S. were under excessive heat warnings and advisories. Many areas experienced heat index readings soaring above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C). Adding to the severity of the situation, a concerning report was published by health officials in New York City last Thursday which revealed that Black individuals are more susceptible to heat stress-related deaths compared to white individuals in the city. In response to the alarming heat conditions and its impact on workers, a group of Senators, including California's Alex Padilla, introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of workers exposed to hazardous heat conditions in their workplaces. How can we stay healthy during this “Global Boiling” era? Our resident climate expert Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali joins Tavis to discuss the heat challenges our community faces.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Wednesday June 14th Publish Date: Tuesday June 13 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Wednesday June 14th , and happy 64th birthday to Jazz musician Marcus Miller ***Marcus Miller****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties Residents at southeast Gwinnett apartment community say their cars were broken into Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason preparing to kick off re-election campaign And Anderby Brewing set to close its doors in early July.   Plus, Leah McGrath with Ingles Markets stops by to talk about Keto Diets   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Break 1 :  Slappey          Story 1.cars   Residents at the Villas at Loganville, an apartment community near Grayson, experienced a series of car break-ins over the weekend. Over 20 cars had their windows smashed, and belongings were stolen from within the vehicles. The gated community lacks surveillance cameras, and residents are unsure if the culprits resided there. Stolen credit cards were allegedly used to purchase firearms, ammunition, and gift cards, causing concern among residents. Police officers from Gwinnett responded to investigate the incidents, but no official statements have been made regarding the matter. Keep track of developments in this story at gwinnettdailypost.com.   STORY 2: peachtree   Mayor Mike Mason of Peachtree Corners, who has been the city's leader since its establishment in 2012, has announced his plans to run for re-election. He aims to continue working on public safety, quality of life enhancements, and raising property values for homeowners. The city will hold its election on November 7, with three City Council seats and the mayoral office up for voting. Mayor Mason's campaign kickoff is scheduled for June 29 at Kettlerock Brewing. He highlighted achievements such as the city marshal program, license plate reader cameras, Curiosity Lab, and the redevelopment of The Forum. His goals for the next term include walkability improvements, housing redevelopment, property improvement projects, and revitalizing Holcomb Bridge Road's business corridor. Story 3:  anderby Anderby Brewing and Distilling, a craft brewery based in Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County, has announced that it will permanently close on July 3. Despite being one of the early members of Gwinnett's craft brewery scene, Anderby has struggled to sustain itself financially. The owners expressed gratitude to their supporters and shared plans for events leading up to the closure, including a painting event and other customer appreciation elements. They also emphasized their appreciation for their dedicated team. Anderby's closure will leave Gwinnett County with 12 breweries, with four of them located in the Peachtree Corners and Norcross area.   we'll be right back   Break 2:  M.O.G. - Tom Wages - then Obits   STORY 4: mccormick   U.S. Representative Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia whose congressional district includes northwest Gwinnett, has introduced the Aviation Weather Improvement Act to encourage the National Weather Service (NWS) to utilize new data for aviation weather modeling. The bill, part of the Weather Reauthorization Package, would require the NWS to incorporate "better commercially available data" in their aviation weather models. McCormick, a former Marine aviator, emphasizes the importance of accurate weather information for flight safety and aims to provide pilots with the best information for their flight plans. The bill also seeks to ensure that the government offers real-time turbulence data to support American businesses.   Story 5: seckinger   Seckinger High School has appointed new head coaches for boys cross country, boys track and field, and boys lacrosse for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Matt King, who previously coached at Dacula, will lead the boys cross country program, while David Seawright will head the boys track and field program. The new boys lacrosse coach is David Lake. Coach King has achieved success at Dacula, including several runner-up finishes in the region for boys cross country and a girls team that won the 2021 region title. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Seckinger and will also assist with the track and field program. The school is excited to have these experienced coaches leading and developing their new programs.     Story 6: buford   The Buford High football team, known for its success in previous seasons, is experiencing a busy spring and summer recruiting period. With a talented roster, including top recruits in Georgia and nationally, college coaches have taken notice. The team's head coach, Bryant Appling, mentioned that around 60-70 college coaches have visited so far, and the number is expected to surpass the usual average of 115-120 coaches. Handling the influx of coaches while preparing for spring practice is a challenge, but Buford's coaching committee, led by recruiting coordinator Coach Davis, manages the process. Several players from Buford have received multiple scholarship offers, and they are now preparing for on-campus visits over the summer. One notable recruit is Eddrick Houston, a five-star defensive lineman ranked among the top 15 players nationally.     Story 7: nembhard   Dacula's Dana Nembhard had an impressive track and field season as a junior, expanding her repertoire to include the triple jump and long jump alongside the high jump. She excelled in all three events, winning the county high jump championship and triple jump at the county level. In the Class 7A state championships, she emerged victorious in both the high jump and triple jump, setting personal records along the way. Nembhard's outstanding performances, which included multiple first-place finishes, earned her recognition as the Daily Post's Girls Field Performer of the Year. She described her season as one of her best, highlighting her state championships and personal record in the high jump. Nembhard found learning the triple jump challenging initially but grew more confident with each competition.   we'll have more in a moment   Break 3:  Lawrenceville -  Ingles 1 -  GCPS   Story 8: Leah   And Now Leah McGrath, corporate dietician for Ingles Markets joins us to talk about keto diets   ***Leah***   Back with final thoughts after this   Break 4: Gen Expo -  Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about your community at GwinnettDailyPost.com   ReplyForwardSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is familiar with the functions of the National Weather Service (NWS) and its role in forecasting the weather here on earth. They also have another function which is forecasting “space weather.” That is the topic of this podcast. Yes, there are potential dangers that can come from solar activity. The podcast guest is Mr. Shawn Dahl, a physical scientist who has worked at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) since 2015 as a space weather forecaster. He is now a senior space weather forecaster and also provides Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS) issues and relations on behalf of SWPC. In this podcast the threats that come from the sun are reviewed as well as the detection methods and also the various dangers that are possible from solar activity. You can learn more about the SWPC at  www.swpc.noaa.gov.Merit is a first-of-its-kind, all-hazards, digital credentialing platform that equips emergency responders with innovative tools to securely manage their personnel on-site, no matter the situation. Merit's platform is relied on in mission-critical situations such as the Surfside building collapse and at secure Health and Human Service facilities and is trusted by a growing network of thousands of partners.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

In this podcast we explore the connection between climate and the weather and how we are seeing significant changes in the frequency, level of destruction and duration of a wide variety of natural disasters. The podcast guest, Ted Buehner worked for the National Weather Service (NWS) for 40 years. His last position was as the NWS Seattle Warning Coordination Meteorologist, a key customer liaison position, with its partners and customers, such as emergency managers. He continues to serve others in retirement various local committees such as the Chair of the Washington State Emergency Communications Committee, and the Vice-Chair of the Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference Committee. Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

Bio for Mr. Jack Bushong Jr. Jack Bushong received his degree in Meteorology at Florida State University in 1988. He trained for Television weathercasting the following year but was recruited by the National Weather Service (NWS) which is a Federal Agency and a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). His first NWS office was near his hometown of Muskegon, MI, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he had extensive training in Surface Weather Observations, Weather Forecasting and the issuance of Severe Weather Warnings to the public. Mr. Bushong, also, received training in Pilot Weather Briefings. In 1991, Mr. Bushong transferred to his hometown at the NWS Office in Muskegon. NWS Muskegon was a weather radar site where he received extensive weather radar training in order to be on shift alone. The NWS was undergoing the most ambitious modernization and restructuring program through the early 1990s where the new NWS Doppler Radar would become a major part of all NWS offices across the country. In 1994, Mr. Bushong was transferred with promotion to the NWS Southeast River Forecast Center (SERFC) in Atlanta, GA. The SERFC has responsibility for all river forecasting and river flooding forecasts across the Southeastern US and Puerto Rico. Mr. Bushong worked alongside hydrologists as a meteorologist where he produced rainfall forecasts for river forecasting models. He also was trained in river forecasting and Hydrology as well. One important duty for the SERFC by Mr. Bushong was to calibrate radar precipitation estimates based on ground-based rain gauges. Under his large area of responsibility, Mr. Bushong needed to have an enormous amount of training and knowledge of how weather radars work. Across the Southeast USA, 35 NWS radars are used in a mosaic and calibrated with over 2000 rain gauges. Mr. Bushong has a great interest in computer programming and web page development. From the beginning of the Internet age, Mr. Bushong produced the first web page for the SERFC and remained webmaster until his retirement. Mr. Bushong also used his programming skills to produce graphics from the text products the NWS produced at the time by mapping river conditions and forecasts. Mr. Bushong was the first webmaster across the NWS to create graphs (Hydrographs), in real-time, depicting river and flood forecasts to make radar forecasts easier to read for customers such as FEMA. In fact, Mr. Bushong received the Regional Director's Award along with a cash bonus for not only a near perfect rain forecast for Hurricane Floyd in 1999, but also rushed to complete the programming to display hydrographs as requested by FEMA. Hurricane Floyd resulted in the worst flooding in North Carolina history. NWS Headquarters decided to use Mr. Bushong's examples of new web products for their creation of the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction System (AHPS). Mr. Bushong was also on the NWS team which brough real time NWS radar images to the web. After retirement from the NWS in 2016, Mr. Bushong kept his interest in computers and programming. Other interests include Photography, Drone Photography and 3D Printing, and playing Flight Simulator in his spare time. Mr. Bushong has been a big fan of Microsoft Flight Simulator since 1993, fulfilling his strong interest in aircraft. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/mi.ufo.podcast Paypal: Donate via paypal: https://paypal.me/miufo Donate via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/miufospep Music for LITD ad spot provided by Ten Thousand Teeth song: Frostbite https://open.spotify.com/track/4fFfmsg51lHHJ118v9mMYi?si=ef96b5dbf7ac4034 Intro music: Balance by THIK from the album Shok the World Outro music: Aggressive State by Subsidence --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mi-ufo-sightings/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mi-ufo-sightings/support

The National Weather Service (NWS) says that while there's still a lot of uncertainty about timing, snow is likely on Thursday morning across mid-Missouri. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Matt Bycher appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Columbia" this morning to preview the winter weather. Mr. Bycher says Columbia and Jefferson City could receive two to six inches of snow on Thursday. He says the system will begin as rain on Wednesday, and that parts of mid-Missouri could receive one to three inches of rain. Freezing rain and a light glaze of ice will happen before the snow:

The National Weather Service (NWS) offices in Kansas City and St. Louis say Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton are expected to receive ten to 15 inches of snow between late tomorrow (Tuesday) night and Thursday evening. Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Columbia," and says he's watching the forecast closely. Leader Rowden confirms the major winter storm could lead to a short week in the Senate. He also addressed the issue of education reform:

The National Weather Service (NWS) is currently looking into adopting a more efficient translation workflow, according to a recently published request for information (RFI). Currently the NWS produces such translations manually, however the organization believes this to be an unsustainable practice due to the heavy workload and the amount of time it takes to complete — as such, it seems that machine learning technology is in order.

A special episode of the Carolina Weather Group: The latest on the tornado outbreak across five states, an inside look at those stories of those impacted, and ways for you to help this holiday season. The tornadoes collapsed an occupied candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, an Amazon warehouse near Edwardsville, Illinois, and a nursing home in Monette, Arkansas. The people of Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri need our help. A strong storm system moving across the central and southern United States resulted in widespread severe weather across the region on December 10 and 11. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed 61 tornadoes as of Dec. 20, and several long-track tornadoes. Chief among them was the Quad State Tornado, which lasted over 350 miles and over 8 hours. Overall, the storms traveled from Arkansas towards the Great Lakes. The most significant damage occurred in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kentucky. Eight states reported tornadoes during the event. The NWS received nearly 400 reports of large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes across the area. ABC News reports at least 93 people were killed across five states: 78 in Kentucky; six in Illinois; five in Tennessee, after the Associated Press reported an additional death on Saturday; two in Arkansas; and two in Missouri. HOW TO HELP TORNADO VICTIMS: The American Red Cross is making it easy to send a quick $10 donation simply by texting “REDCROSS" addressed to the number, 90999. Other donations can be made by calling 800-733-2767 or visiting https://redcross.org online. The Salvation Army has set up a disaster relief fund for the tornado victims: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/ North Carolina-based Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a state tornado relief fund: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief The Carolina Weather Group will be donating our December proceeds from you, our Patreon supporters, to the tornado relief efforts. Your support of our show helps to make these efforts possible. Thank you. More from the Carolina Weather Group: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST SUPPORT US ON PATREON VISIT OUR WEBSITE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

The National Weather Service (NWS) plans some changes when it comes to weather advisories. An assessment of what climate change means to Illinois recently received an update. In the first of a two-part series, find out what both mean to you, with NWS Meteorologist Rafal Ogorek, and Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, Ph.D.

The National Weather Service (NWS) plans some changes when it comes to weather advisories. An assessment of what climate change means to Illinois recently received an update. In the first of a two-part series, find out what both mean to you, with NWS Meteorologist Rafal Ogorek, and Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, Ph.D.

High temperature records are being broken across the Pacific Northwest, as an extreme heat wave covers the area.随着极端热浪席卷太平洋西北部地区，高温记录正在被打破。Portland, Oregon, reached 44.4 degrees Celsius Sunday.周日，俄勒冈州波特兰市气温达到44.4摄氏度。That broke the all-time temperature record of 42.2 degrees Celsius set just one day earlier.这打破了一天前创下的42.2摄氏度的历史最高气温纪录。In Eugene, Oregon, it was so hot在俄勒冈州尤金市，天气太热，that U.S. Track and Field cancelled Olympic trials Sunday afternoon.以至于美国田径队取消了周日下午奥运会选拔赛。The National Weather Service (NWS) said it hit 43.3 degrees Celsius in Eugene, breaking the all-time record of 42.2 degrees Celsius.国家气象局(NWS)表示，尤金的气温达到了43.3摄氏度，打破了42.2摄氏度的历史纪录。Those who had come to watch were also asked to leave the stadium because of the heat.因为天气太热，前来观看比赛的人也被要求离开体育场。Oregon's capital city, Salem, also recorded the highest temperature in its history on Sunday: 44.4 degrees Celsius.俄勒冈州首府塞勒姆周日也创下了历史最高气温：44.4摄氏度。That broke the old record by 2 degrees.比旧纪录高2摄氏度。The NWS has described the heat wave in the Pacific Northwest as dangerous, unusual and intense.国家气象局称太平洋西北部的热浪有一定的危险性，来势汹汹且不同寻常。The area rarely sees temperatures climb this high.该地区的气温很少上升到这么高。The extreme heat was caused by an extended "heat dome" over the Pacific Northwest.极端高温是由太平洋西北部上空延伸的“热穹”造成的。In Seattle, a city known for its rain, the temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius.在以多雨著称的西雅图，气温达到了40摄氏度。The NWS said that was an all-time record.国家气象局表示，这是有史以来的最高纪录。It was the first time temperatures were over 38 degrees Celsius for two straight days since records were first kept in 1894.这是自1894年首次有记录以来，气温首次连续两天超过38摄氏度。There were also some power outages.还有一些停电状况发生。Portland General Electric said about 3,000 customers were without electricity in the city area Sunday afternoon.波特兰通用电气公司说，该市约3,000名用户周日下午断电。Puget Sound Energy reported 3,400 customers without power in the Seattle area.普吉特声音能源公司报告称，西雅图地区有3400名用户断电。Temperatures were expected to get even hotter across the region Monday, before beginning to cool Tuesday.预计整个地区的气温周一将进一步升高，周二开始降温。The heat wave stretched into British Columbia, Canada, which is just north of Washington State.热浪蔓延到华盛顿州北部的加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚。In Lytton, British Columbia, temperatures hit 46.1 degrees Celsius.在不列颠哥伦比亚的利顿，气温达到46.1摄氏度。It was a new Canadian record.这是一项新的加拿大纪录。A heat warning is in effect for most of Western Canada.加拿大西部大部分地区都发出了高温警告。The country's weather agency says many daily temperature records have been broken across British Columbia.国家气象机构表示，不列颠哥伦比亚的许多日气温纪录都被打破。Seattle's King County closed several COVID-19 testing sites because of the heat.由于高温，西雅图的金县关闭了几家新冠病毒检测点。The Seattle Times reported that the city has opened additional public libraries to provide cooling centers.据《西雅图时报》报道，该市还增开了一些公共图书馆以作为降温中心。Sound Transit said that Seattle's light rail trains may have to run at slower speeds because of high heat on the tracks.普吉特湾中部地区公共交通署表示，由于轨道高温，西雅图的轻轨列车可能不得不以较慢的速度运行。The heat wave also moved into Idaho.热浪也侵袭了爱达荷州。Temperatures there reached above 38 degrees Celsius.那里的温度达到了38摄氏度以上。They are expected to continue for at least seven days starting Monday.预计从周一开始至少持续7天。Cities were telling citizens where pools and cooling centers were available.各城会告诉市民哪里有游泳池和避暑降温中心。Officials were also urging people to drink a lot of water and avoid physically tiring activities.官员们还敦促人们多喝水，避免体力劳累的活动。Still, about 3,000 athletes took part in an Ironman Triathlon in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday.尽管如此，周日仍有大约3000名运动员在爱达荷州科达伦参加了铁人三项赛。The event includes a 3.9-kilometer swim, a 180-kilometer bike ride and a 42-kilometer run.比赛项目包括3.9公里的游泳、180公里的自行车骑行和42公里的长跑。The NWS in Coeur d'Alene said位于科达伦的国家气象局表示，this week's weather "will likely be one of the most extreme and prolonged heat waves in the recorded history of the Inland Northwest."本周的天气“可能是西北内陆有记录以来最极端、持续时间最长的热浪之一。”Race organizers said they had 28,000 kilograms of ice to keep the athletes cool, KHQ-TV reported.据KHQ-TV报道，比赛组织者表示，他们准备了2.8万公斤的冰来给运动员降温。Stan Foster works in the Ironman medical area.斯坦·福斯特在铁人医疗领域工作。"The biggest thing that we tell people is, No.1, don't try to set a record on your race," he said.“我们告诉人们的最重要的事情是，第一，不要试图在你的项目上创造纪录，”他说。"Go slow. Enjoy your day. It's going to be hot."“慢慢来。享受你的一天。天气会很热。”I'm Dan Novak.丹·诺瓦克为您播报。

High temperature records are being broken across the Pacific Northwest, as an extreme heat wave covers the area.随着极端热浪席卷太平洋西北部地区，高温记录正在被打破。Portland, Oregon, reached 44.4 degrees Celsius Sunday.周日，俄勒冈州波特兰市气温达到44.4摄氏度。That broke the all-time temperature record of 42.2 degrees Celsius set just one day earlier.这打破了一天前创下的42.2摄氏度的历史最高气温纪录。In Eugene, Oregon, it was so hot在俄勒冈州尤金市，天气太热，that U.S. Track and Field cancelled Olympic trials Sunday afternoon.以至于美国田径队取消了周日下午奥运会选拔赛。The National Weather Service (NWS) said it hit 43.3 degrees Celsius in Eugene, breaking the all-time record of 42.2 degrees Celsius.国家气象局(NWS)表示，尤金的气温达到了43.3摄氏度，打破了42.2摄氏度的历史纪录。Those who had come to watch were also asked to leave the stadium because of the heat.因为天气太热，前来观看比赛的人也被要求离开体育场。Oregon's capital city, Salem, also recorded the highest temperature in its history on Sunday: 44.4 degrees Celsius.俄勒冈州首府塞勒姆周日也创下了历史最高气温：44.4摄氏度。That broke the old record by 2 degrees.比旧纪录高2摄氏度。The NWS has described the heat wave in the Pacific Northwest as dangerous, unusual and intense.国家气象局称太平洋西北部的热浪有一定的危险性，来势汹汹且不同寻常。The area rarely sees temperatures climb this high.该地区的气温很少上升到这么高。The extreme heat was caused by an extended "heat dome" over the Pacific Northwest.极端高温是由太平洋西北部上空延伸的“热穹”造成的。In Seattle, a city known for its rain, the temperature reached 40 degrees Celsius.在以多雨著称的西雅图，气温达到了40摄氏度。The NWS said that was an all-time record.国家气象局表示，这是有史以来的最高纪录。It was the first time temperatures were over 38 degrees Celsius for two straight days since records were first kept in 1894.这是自1894年首次有记录以来，气温首次连续两天超过38摄氏度。There were also some power outages.还有一些停电状况发生。Portland General Electric said about 3,000 customers were without electricity in the city area Sunday afternoon.波特兰通用电气公司说，该市约3,000名用户周日下午断电。Puget Sound Energy reported 3,400 customers without power in the Seattle area.普吉特声音能源公司报告称，西雅图地区有3400名用户断电。Temperatures were expected to get even hotter across the region Monday, before beginning to cool Tuesday.预计整个地区的气温周一将进一步升高，周二开始降温。The heat wave stretched into British Columbia, Canada, which is just north of Washington State.热浪蔓延到华盛顿州北部的加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚。In Lytton, British Columbia, temperatures hit 46.1 degrees Celsius.在不列颠哥伦比亚的利顿，气温达到46.1摄氏度。It was a new Canadian record.这是一项新的加拿大纪录。A heat warning is in effect for most of Western Canada.加拿大西部大部分地区都发出了高温警告。The country's weather agency says many daily temperature records have been broken across British Columbia.国家气象机构表示，不列颠哥伦比亚的许多日气温纪录都被打破。Seattle's King County closed several COVID-19 testing sites because of the heat.由于高温，西雅图的金县关闭了几家新冠病毒检测点。The Seattle Times reported that the city has opened additional public libraries to provide cooling centers.据《西雅图时报》报道，该市还增开了一些公共图书馆以作为降温中心。Sound Transit said that Seattle's light rail trains may have to run at slower speeds because of high heat on the tracks.普吉特湾中部地区公共交通署表示，由于轨道高温，西雅图的轻轨列车可能不得不以较慢的速度运行。The heat wave also moved into Idaho.热浪也侵袭了爱达荷州。Temperatures there reached above 38 degrees Celsius.那里的温度达到了38摄氏度以上。They are expected to continue for at least seven days starting Monday.预计从周一开始至少持续7天。Cities were telling citizens where pools and cooling centers were available.各城会告诉市民哪里有游泳池和避暑降温中心。Officials were also urging people to drink a lot of water and avoid physically tiring activities.官员们还敦促人们多喝水，避免体力劳累的活动。Still, about 3,000 athletes took part in an Ironman Triathlon in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday.尽管如此，周日仍有大约3000名运动员在爱达荷州科达伦参加了铁人三项赛。The event includes a 3.9-kilometer swim, a 180-kilometer bike ride and a 42-kilometer run.比赛项目包括3.9公里的游泳、180公里的自行车骑行和42公里的长跑。The NWS in Coeur d'Alene said位于科达伦的国家气象局表示，this week's weather "will likely be one of the most extreme and prolonged heat waves in the recorded history of the Inland Northwest."本周的天气“可能是西北内陆有记录以来最极端、持续时间最长的热浪之一。”Race organizers said they had 28,000 kilograms of ice to keep the athletes cool, KHQ-TV reported.据KHQ-TV报道，比赛组织者表示，他们准备了2.8万公斤的冰来给运动员降温。Stan Foster works in the Ironman medical area.斯坦·福斯特在铁人医疗领域工作。"The biggest thing that we tell people is, No.1, don't try to set a record on your race," he said.“我们告诉人们的最重要的事情是，第一，不要试图在你的项目上创造纪录，”他说。"Go slow. Enjoy your day. It's going to be hot."“慢慢来。享受你的一天。天气会很热。”I'm Dan Novak.丹·诺瓦克为您播报。

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Today's ride, while keeping with the theme of the possibly paranormal and cryptid, takes us on a more uplifting ride. While the story is rooted in tragedy, the discussion quickly turned to stories of help and hope. This is something that neither Moody nor myself knew about, and through discussing it with several people, doesn't seem to be a hugely popular topic in these circles. Despite this fact, we found it to be an intriguing topic so we decided to follow up on it. Today we are talking about the Butterfly people of Joplin Missouri. Before we get into what they are, we need to take a look at the incident that spawned the tales. So without further ado… Let's get into it! Between May 21 and May 26, 2011 the Midwestern and southern United States experienced the largest tornado outbreak on record, with a total of 1,894 tornadoes causing 551 fatalities. Most of the tornadoes developed in a corridor from Lake Superior southwest to central Texas; isolated tornadoes occurred in other areas.          On May 21, a small system of thunderstorms developed in Brown County, Kansas while another system formed to the southeast of Emporia, Kansas. The Brown county system spawned a brief tornado over Topeka, Kansas, causing minor damage. This system also caused significant damage in Oskaloosa, Kansas, and other communities. Meanwhile, the Emporia system spawned an EF3 tornado that struck Reading, Kansas; one person was killed, several others were injured, and at least 20 houses were destroyed. These two systems developed several other tornadoes throughout the evening. A moderate risk of severe weather was issued for much of the Midwest, as well as further south to Oklahoma for May 22. The first tornadic supercell developed in the mid-afternoon hours over the western Twin Cities in Minnesota, and caused moderate damage in the Minneapolis area. Shortly thereafter, an intense tornado crept towards Harmony, Minnesota, prompting the National Weather Service to issue the first tornado emergency of the outbreak. Late that afternoon, a large, intense EF5 multiple-vortex tornado left catastrophic destruction in Joplin, Missouri. This is the tornado that we are looking at in this episode. After the Joplin tornado there would be many more throughout the next few days. In fact the cell would spawn a total of 241 tornadoes total. Out of those 241 only 2 reached EF5 status, the Joplin tornado and one dubbed El Reno. El Reno was actually the more violent of the two, but luckily it landed in a rural area and there were considerably less fatalities. To give you an idea of the strength of these guys, he's an example of some of the damage of the El Reno twister which reached a max velocity of 295 mph!: As it approached and crossed Interstate 40 west of El Reno, it reached its maximum intensity. Three people were killed as two vehicles were tossed more than 1,093 yards from the road and obliterated, the victims being found stripped of clothing 1⁄4 mile from the interstate and left "unrecognizable". Only pieces of the vehicle's frames were reportedly recovered. A nearby 20,000-pound oil tanker truck that was parked at an oil production site near the interstate was thrown approximately one mile  into a wooded gully. Several homes were swept completely away along I-40, trees were completely debarked, and the ground was heavily scoured in some areas. At the nearby Cactus-117 oil rig site, a 1,900,000-pound oil derrick was blown over and rolled three times. That shit is intense! Imagine if that had hit a major city. And that was only a portion of the damage and impact. The El Reno tornado had a 63 mile long path through 4 counties in Oklahoma killing 9 and injuring 161. While that tornado was devastating, we're looking at the Joplin tornado, the one that saw incredible stories of butterfly people helping to save the lives of townspeople. The tornado itself could honestly be an entire episode because of its craziness. The Joplin tornado was a powerful and catastrophic EF5-rated multiple-vortex tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, United States, on the evening of Sunday, May 22, 2011. The tornado initially touched down just east of the Missouri-Kansas state line near the end of 32nd Street at 5:34 pm CDT and tracked due east, downing a few trees at EF0 intensity. Eyewitnesses and storm chasers reported multiple vortices rotating around the parent circulation in that area. Civil defense sirens sounded in Joplin twenty minutes before the tornado struck in response to a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) at 5:17 pm CDT for northwestern Newton and southwestern Jasper counties in Missouri, and southeastern portions of Cherokee County, Kansas, but many Joplin residents did not heed them. The tornado strengthened to EF1 intensity as it continued through rural areas towards Joplin, snapping trees and power poles and damaging outbuildings. Widening, the tornado then tracked into the more densely populated southwest corner of the city near the Twin Hills Country Club. It heavily damaged several homes at a subdivision in this area at EF1 to EF2 strength. The tornado continued to strengthen as it ripped through another subdivision just east of Iron Gates Road. Numerous homes were destroyed at EF2 to EF3 strength at that location, and multiple vehicles were tossed around, some of which were thrown on or rolled into homes. The now massive wedge tornado then crossed S. Schifferdecker Ave., producing its first area of EF4 damage as several small but well-built commercial buildings were flattened. Consistent EF4 to EF5 damage was noted east of S. Schifferdecker Ave. and continued through most of southern Joplin. Numerous homes, businesses, and medical buildings were flattened in this area, with concrete walls collapsed and crushed into the foundations. A large steel-reinforced step and floor structure leading to a completely destroyed medical building was "deflected upward several inches and cracked". Steel trusses from some of the buildings were "rolled up like paper", and deformation/twisting of the main support beams was noted. Multiple vehicles were thrown and mangled or wrapped around trees nearby. Several 300-pound concrete parking stops anchored with rebar were torn from a parking lot in this area and were thrown up to 60 yards away. Iowa State University wind engineer Partha Sarkar was able to calculate the force needed to remove the parking stops and found that winds exceeding 200 mph were needed to tear them from the parking lot. Damage became remarkably widespread and catastrophic at and around the nearby St. John's Regional Medical Center, which lost many windows, interior walls, ceilings, and part of its roof; its life flight helicopter was also blown away and destroyed. Five fatalities were caused by loss of backup power, and the nine-story building was so damaged that it was deemed structurally compromised, and was later torn down. According to the NWS office in Springfield, Missouri, such extreme structural damage to such a large and well-built structure was likely indicative of winds at or exceeding 200 mph. Vehicles in the hospital parking lot were thrown into the air and mangled beyond recognition, including a semi-truck that was tossed 125 yards and wrapped completely around a debarked tree. Wind-rowing of debris was noted in this area, and additional concrete parking stops were removed from the St. John's parking lot as well. Virtually every house near McClelland Boulevard and 26th Street was flattened; some were swept completely away, and trees sustained severe debarking.As the tornado tracked eastward, it maintained EF5 strength as it crossed Main Street (SR 43) between 20th and 26th Streets. It heavily damaged every business along that stretch and several institutional buildings were virtually destroyed. It tracked just south of downtown, narrowly missing it. Entire neighborhoods were leveled in this area with some more homes swept away, and trees were stripped completely of their bark. At some residences, reinforced concrete porches were deformed, or in some cases completely torn away. Damage to driveways was noted at some residences as well. Numerous vehicles were tossed up to several blocks away from the residences where they originated, and a few homeowners never located their vehicles.  A large church, Greenbriar Nursing Home, Franklin Technology Center, St. Mary's Catholic Church and School, and Joplin High School were all destroyed along this corridor. The Greenbriar Nursing Home was completely leveled, with 21 fatalities occurring there alone.  As the tornado crossed Connecticut Ave further to the east, it destroyed several large apartment buildings, a Dillon's grocery store, and a bank. Only the concrete vault remained at the bank, and a wooden 2x4 was found speared completely through a concrete curb at one location as well. No one was in the high school at the time; the high school graduation ceremonies held about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the north at Missouri Southern State University had concluded shortly before the storm. Pieces of cardboard were found embedded sideways into stucco walls that remained standing at Joplin High School. Steel beams and pieces of fencing were deeply embedded into the ground in fields near the high school as well, steel fence posts were bent to the ground in opposite directions, and a school bus was thrown into a nearby bus garage. The tornado then approached Range Line Road, the main commercial strip in the eastern part of Joplin, affecting additional neighborhoods along 20th Street. The now heavily rain-wrapped tornado continued at EF5 intensity as it crossed Range Line Road. In that corridor between about 13th and 32nd Streets, the tornado continued producing catastrophic damage as it was at its widest at this point, being nearly 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. As the tornado hit the Pizza Hut at 1901 South Range Line Road, store manager Christopher Lucas herded four employees and 15 customers into a walk-in freezer. With difficulty closing the door, he wrapped a bungee cable holding the door shut around his arm until he was sucked out and killed by the tornado. The tornado completely destroyed Walmart Supercenter No. 59, a Home Depot, and numerous other businesses and restaurants in this area, many of which were flattened. Numerous metal roof trusses were torn from the Home Depot building and were found broken and mangled in nearby fields. Cars that originated at the Home Depot parking lot were found hundreds of yards away. Asphalt was scoured from parking lots at Walmart and a nearby pizza restaurant, and large tractor-trailers were thrown up to 200 yards away. An Academy Sports + Outdoors store along Range Line sustained major structural damage, and a chair was found impaled legs-first through an exterior stucco wall at that location. A nearby three-story apartment complex was also devastated, and two cell phone towers were found collapsed onto the remains of the apartments. Numerous cars were thrown and piled on top of each other, 100-pound manhole covers were removed from roads and thrown, ground scouring occurred, and a Pepsi distribution plant was completely leveled in this area as well. Additional calculations of the manhole covers in Joplin by Parka Sarkar revealed that winds had to have exceeded 200 mph for the manhole covers to be removed. Many fatalities occurred in this area, and damage was rated as EF5.Extreme damage continued in the area of Duquesne Road in southeast Joplin. Many houses and industrial and commercial buildings were flattened in this area as well. The industrial park near the corner of 20th and Duquesne was especially hard hit with nearly every building flattened. Several large metal warehouse structures were swept cleanly from their foundations, and several heavy industrial vehicles were thrown up to 400 yards away in this area. One of the many warehouses affected was a Cummins warehouse, a concrete block and steel building that was destroyed. The last area of EF5 damage occurred in the industrial park, and a nearby Fastrip gas station and convenience store was completely destroyed. Many homes were destroyed further to the east at EF3 to EF4 strength in a nearby subdivision, and East Middle School sustained major damage. The tornado then continued on an east to east-southeast trajectory towards Interstate 44 where it weakened; nonetheless, vehicles were blown off the highway and mangled near the U.S. Route 71 interchange. The damage at and around the interchange was rated EF2 to EF3. The weakening tornado continued to track into the rural areas of southeastern Jasper County and northeastern Newton County where damage was generally minor to moderate, with trees, mobile homes, outbuildings, and frame homes damaged mainly at EF0 to EF1 strength. The tornado lifted east of Diamond at 6:12 pm CDT (23:12 UTC) according to aerial surveys. The tornado's total track length was at least 22.1 miles (35.6 km) long. Overall, 6,954 homes were destroyed, 359 homes had major damage and 516 had minor damage, 158 people were killed, and 1,150 others were injured along the path. A separate EF2 tornado touched down near Wentworth from the same supercell about 25 miles (40 km) east-southeast of Joplin. So that's the story of this incredible tornado. But something more came from this. In the aftermath of this devastating event, tales began to emerge of strange beings described as butterfly people, appearing to help and protect the citizens of Joplin. This is why we are talking about this event! What were they? Was it mass hysteria? Was it a cooking mechanism for the many children affected? If they were real, where did they come from? Extraterrestrial? Interdimensional? Let's look at some stories and then explore some theories! So we'll start with some of the stories from the people that were there. One woman, arriving home with her children, ran inside her home with great hurry. Together, they sheltered inside a small closet and the family started praying when, suddenly, the full force of the F5 tornado ripped their home to shreds. Inside the fury of wind and hail, the family thought it was the end. The winds were so fierce even the daughter’s glasses shattered as the roof was ripped off above them. Then, strangely, the son saw something in the sky. Amidst the pain and anguish, there was something above them, amongst the winds. A white woman with wings, hovering over them, as if she was protecting them from harm. Had madness set in? Was it a religious vision? The son  described what he saw as a ‘butterfly woman’, who stayed and stayed, protecting the family from harm. Moreover, the rest of the family also saw the vision. As the tornado passed by, the family were left unharmed. In fact, the closet was the only thing left without damage. The entire rest of the house, everything, was destroyed, yet that humble closet, with no additional protection to the rest of the house, survived. All this served to reinforce the belief for the family that an angel had protected them on that day. Medical aid soon arrived and the search began for the injured and the trapped. Rumours began to circulate amongst the crowds. One nurse, looking rather confused, told the family she saw an angel and when pressed, she described the exact same vision the family had seen. Down to the last detail. The nurse said the ‘butterfly woman’ was larger than the average human, with wings. She wasn’t sure what to make of what she saw, but she didn’t fear it. She said she saw it whilst tending to a man who had been impaled on a wooden stake. She knew he was dying and then she saw it. Something standing nearby. As if it was comforting the man. If this was a religious vision of the dying, then why did the nurse see it? And it wasn’t the only one. Rather than some strange being protecting the town, the nurse said that she saw many. Not a ‘butterfly woman’… butterfly people. Over the following weeks, counsellors spoke to dozens and dozens of traumatised children across the town, none of whom knew each other, and every single one spoke of the Butterfly People, and how they ‘saved them’ on that day. And time and time again, the descriptions matched. Joplin was no longer just the scene of a tragedy. No longer just a war zone steeped in loss and billions of dollars worth of damage. It was now also home to something strange. Something unexplainable. Lage Grigsby was believed to be near death when he arrived at Freeman Hospital West after being pulled from debris in the May 22, 2011, tornado. In fact he was actually taken to the hospital's fucking morgue. Mason Lillard would have died, her surgeon said, if a metal rod driven through her body would have shifted an inch either direction. Despite critical injuries suffered when their grandparents' truck was thrown more than 300 feet across the Home Depot parking lot, the two cousins say they don't think that often about the EF5 twister. "You kind of forget about it unless you look at the scars," said Mason. On the night of the tornado, Mason was rushed to surgery, but Lage had been black tagged — meaning he was thought to be dying.  That same night Freeman Hospital West ER nurse Tracy Dye arrived at the hospital after she heard the tornado had hit St. John's Regional Medical Center. She had considered not going to work because she was watching the storm develop and didn't want to leave her sons. When Dye arrived at the hospital, she was sent down to the morgue. Walking through, she touched Lage's arm and... get this shit..."he let out a scream. I ran and got a doctor and we got him out of there," she said. Dye stayed with him until surgery, which lasted six hours. For him, those actions were lifesaving, Lage reminded the nurse Wednesday. "I owe you my life," he said. Sharon Lillard calls Dye "our angel," adding, "I was at the hospital the other day and I dropped a little gift by for her." According to Mason's account of the storm, Dye was not the only angel on duty that night. She saw them just before the storm hit, Mason said, and after... she felt a touch on her shoulder. "I thought it was Lage, but when I turned I saw two angels in robes, one with brown hair and one with blond hair," she said. "It was kinda calming. I knew God was with us and that he'd take us to be with him, or leave us to do something great."  Elsewhere, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recounted another story of a mother and daughter. When the storm hit, the mother, holding her little child, ran for shelter. The force of the winds knocked them to the ground. Terrifyingly, the mother looked back to see a car picked up by the tornado and flung right in their direction. She couldn’t escape, she didn’t have the time. So she curled up and cradled her daughter, hoping to protect her from the impact of the car that was literally right above them. But it didn’t hit. She had closed her eyes, but her daughter didn’t. When the seconds passed by turned into minutes, she opened her eyes and the car was nowhere to be seen. “What happened?” she asked her daughter. “Didn’t you see the butterfly people mommy?” Her daughter was sure the Butterfly People were carrying humans through the sky. “They were beautiful”, the little girl said smiling!  Crazy shit! That literally gave me goosebumps as I read it. The stories were mounting up. A grandfather and two young boys trapped outside during the tornado. The grandfather lost his shoes as the tornado passed over them, when the two young boys looked up they saw the ‘Butterfly People’ watching over them. Over the weeks, more and more people came forward, from all over the town. All reporting the same thing. People with wings, always described as butterflies. And most of the time, the reports were coming from children. One little girl with her mother said she wasn’t afraid because the ‘butterfly people were with them’. Another four-year-old boy said two Butterfly People ‘held’ his father’s car to stop it being taken away. And yet another little boy, who was picked up by the winds and flung some six miles through the air, told rescuers that angels caught him and sat him down safely on the ground.  The local hospital was inundated with the injured and soon, every ward, every room, every nurse, every patient, were filled with stories of these “Butterfly People”... angels protecting them during the worst of the storm. And not just there, but in the lines waiting for donated food, all anyone was talking about were the Butterfly People. It was one of the worst tornado strikes in living memory. For the months that followed, people gathered all over town and told their stories. Stories of how they survived and stories of those they lost. And, above all, stories of the Butterfly People. This sounds incredible… But this isn't the first instance of this sort of thing happening. Take a look at the 1978 Freiberg mine disaster. All the miners, every one of them, saw a man standing in front of the mine at Freiberg, Germany. When the workers approached the man, they discovered huge wings covering his body. They stood in shock for a moment when, suddenly, the ‘angel’ let out a series of shrieks described as similar to a train’s emergency brakes. The miner’s fled and around one hour later, the mine exploded. A huge plume of smoke covered Freiberg. For many of the miners, what they saw was an angel, warning them of the danger. If they hadn’t fled, they’d all be dead after all… The same thing happened in 1986 in Chernobyl. Dozens and dozens of people saw winged creatures, which many described as ‘angels’, hovering above the land moments before the disaster, leading many to believe these ‘angels’ were signs that a horrific event was coming. Even as recently as 2001, many people claim to have seen winged creatures around the Twin Towers shortly before the disaster.  So what are they?  Well the obvious first choice is… Angels. Joplin is at the centre of America’s religious heartland. Deep in the religious heartland, people of great faith claim to see an angel before they think they’re about to die. It does happen. Quite a lot, in fact. Near-death experiences often sound strange to those of us who haven’t had them. The one hole in this theory is that they didn’t say ‘angels’. Only a few did, but most people who saw the Butterfly People of Joplin described what they saw as the name implies, ‘butterfly people’ and not angels. Of course, many were children. Maybe the simple answer is that children have a better idea of what a butterfly is than an angel. This leads into another explanation. NDEs, or near death experiences. Now since we know you guys are avid listeners, we know that you've already listened to our episode on NDE. Without getting deep into that subject again, basically some are saying that these people were simply experiencing NDE. Their brains were helping them cope with the fact they were about to die. But that doesn't explain why they all saw the same thing. Or why some that were literally about to die ended up safe.  Another interesting theory is that they were interdimensional beings. The theory basically states that because of the storm being so massive, the electricity in the atmosphere was ramped up considerably. This added to all of the energy of the storm somehow managing to rip open a portal or gateway that allowed these beings to pass through. The thought is that the beings, when confronted with the scene before them, came through the portal to help as many people as they could before the portal closed again. So there's that… Interdimensional beings. With all of the stories it's hard to doubt that something strange truly happened. The people of Joplin stand by what they claim to have seen and with great conviction. During the summer, a mural was painted in downtown Joplin. Public meetings were held to gather ideas for the mural, how the city's history and the tornado should be depicted. While they resisted the inclusion of the butterfly people at first, they eventually decided on including butterflies in the mural. Big, colorful butterflies flutter across the scene, while two small angels can be seen, too. The murals artist said the butterflies represented metamorphosis, how the city is being reborn. The mural was titled "The Butterfly Effect" to represent how the mural could inspire others to do good in this world. It has nothing to do with butterfly people, he said. But everyone wasn't convinced. "Even on that mural," one resident said, "there's butterflies because they've heard of the butterfly people." Butterflies have long held symbolic value. The ancient Greek word "psyche" refers to both butterflies and the human soul. Butterflies are depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, author of the book "On Death and Dying," said her study of death was influenced by a visit to a former Nazi concentration camp in Poland where she saw images of hundreds of butterflies carved into walls by prisoners. So, what did they see? Could it have been mass hysteria? Interdimensional beings that crossed over during one of the most powerful natural events our world can create? Why was it mainly children that saw them? Are children just more susceptible to being able to see spirits? We’ve all seen “The Sixth Sense”, right? The Bruce Willis movie where the little boy is tormented by the ghosts he and ONLY he sees. Well, not to go COMPLETELY off the rails, here are some stories about creepy kids seeing some creepy shit.  The pajama-clad boy“When we were looking at condos to purchase our first place, Claire was just shy of her third birthday. We brought her with us to all of our showings because we wanted to see how comfortable she was as it would be her home too. When we walked through the door of the place we ultimately bought, the second floor of a 1911 Chicago brick three-flat, we all knew immediately that it was the right place. That evening, I asked Claire if she thought that place would be a good home for her, and her response was, ‘Yes! And the little boy that lives there is really nice too.’This took me aback, but I tried to remain calm. I asked her what she meant, and she said there was a little boy in his pajamas that she saw in the dining room. She said he had waved at her, he was about her age, and he was only in the dining room. She knew his name (which I don’t remember now) and that he was afraid of water. After she went to bed that night, I looked up ways to clear the energy of a home, how to communicate with a ghost so they don’t bother your family, and anything else I could find to make sure at least I could be comfortable living in this otherwise perfect condo. Claire never talked about him again, not even the next day when I asked her to tell my husband.” —Ashlie M., mom of two The cemetery sightingTrigger Warning: This next anecdote touches on the subject of the loss of a child and could be potentially triggering for some. Please skip ahead if you feel it might not be for you.“My son was around 2 at the time. We were driving past the cemetery when he said, ‘Look, mama! Dead people.’ Yes, darling, I responded. ‘Kids!’ he continued, matter-of-factly. And sure enough, we were passing by the children’s section. Curious, I asked if the kids were happy or sad. ‘Happy, mama!’ he said. ‘They are running around that daddy.’ All I saw was a man standing alone with his head dropped. It warmed my heart, honestly.” —Erin T., mom of two The lingering grandmother“We bought our current house from a man who was married for 40+ years. His wife passed away a couple of years before we bought the house. One evening, while tucking my 2.5-year-old into bed, he said, ‘Mama, night-night to the grandma,’ while pointing to the hallway between his room and mine—what was her room back then.” —Priscilla A., mom of one The ghost friend“When we moved into our house, Leo (2.5) was seeing a ghost. He would say ‘ghost’ and point to the dining room table. One day, I mentioned ‘Mr. Hutchinson’ to someone while giving a history of the house, and Leo said, ‘Mr. Hutchinson, my ghost friend?’ We confirmed with a house cleanser that someone attached to the home, like a grandfather figure was here, and attracted to Leo’s light and innocence. We have since had our house cleansed twice!” —Amy F., mom of two The midnight playmate“My then 4-year-old would tell me about a little girl who wanted to play with her. She apparently wanted to play all hours of the day and night. When I was finally able to sort out what was up with my daughter, in the middle of the night, I left this little ghost some toys in an upstairs closet so she could play by herself. She had a stuffed lamb and a stuffed duck, and I used to find them moved most mornings. The 4-year-old shared a room with her sibling, so I know it wasn’t her moving the toys.” —Tracy B., mom of three The door-slammer“Ender, my 4-year-old, will tell us stories about the little girl who shuts doors and turns off the lights. He can’t tell us what she looks like or where she goes. I don’t talk about ghosts or anything that would give Ender this idea. The last time the little girl was here, I heard the door slam. I ran in and asked him if he had closed it. He told me ‘No, the little girl did because she didn’t want to play.’” —Dee Dee A., mom of twoThe visit from grandpa“My husband’s father passed away several years before my son was born. He died from the flu, and my husband had always felt guilty because he had been the one to share the sickness with him. We never talked to our son about his grandpa, but one morning he woke and said point-blank, ‘Daddy, Papa Don wanted me to tell you he’s doing fine.’ We asked him to describe his grandpa and he did so to a T, despite never having seen a photo of him. He said he was standing by a fast car with a cloud of smoke around him. This made perfect sense because my father-in-law raced sports cars and smoked heavily all his life.” —Michelle K., mom of two So, there ya go! I only have one last question to ask… butterflies can often look like moths, right? Could these sightings have been the one and only Mothman? If you’re not familiar with his (or her) story, go all the way back to episode number five, from June 11, 2019 and listen to the train ride on THE MOTHMAN! Now, it’s everyone’s favorite time! The Movies! In order to keep this episode more uplifting than horrific, we’ve decided to discuss the top movies about kids with powers! 15 Exciting Movies About Kids With Powers | ScreenRant  The Midnight Train Podcast is sponsored by VOUDOUX VODKA.www.voudoux.com Ace’s Depothttp://www.aces-depot.com BECOME A PRODUCER!http://www.patreon.com/themidnighttrainpodcast Find The Midnight Train Podcast:www.themidnighttrainpodcast.comwww.facebook.com/themidnighttrainpodcastwww.twitter.com/themidnighttrainpcwww.instagram.com/themidnighttrainpodcastwww.discord.com/themidnighttrainpodcastwww.tiktok.com/themidnighttrainp And wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe to our official YouTube channel:OUR YOUTUBE

 Click to listen to episode (4:11) Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.) Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 1-8-21. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the week of January 11, 2021. SOUND - ~6 sec This week, rain and thunder open an episode about the recurrence in 2020 of a record-breaking rainy year in parts of Virginia.  We set the stage with some music using rain imagery and metaphors.  Have a listen for about 30 seconds. MUSIC  - ~30 sec – Lyrics: “Buy for me the rain, my darlin’, buy for me the rain.  Buy for me the crystal pools that fall upon the plain.  And I’ll buy for you a rainbow and a million pots of gold.  Buy it for me now, babe, before I am too old.” You’ve been listening to part of “Buy For Me The Rain,” performed by the Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand Band.  For much of 2020 throughout Virginia, there was no need to “buy” any rain, because it fell in amounts well above normal.  2020 was the second year in the past three that annual total precipitation—that is, rainfall plus the water equivalent of frozen precipitation—far exceeded normal values across Virginia.  The current normal values are based on observations from 1981 to 2010. This past year was a rapid follow-up to the extraordinarily wet year of 2018, when five National Weather Service observation locations in Virginia set all-time annual precipitation records.  2020 didn’t quite equal that soaker year, but still in the past 12 months, two Weather Service locations—Lynchburg and Roanoke—set records, as they both also did in 2018.  At 12 Weather Service locations across the Commonwealth, 2020 amounts were at least about 8 inches above the normal values, which range across the state from around 40 inches in southwest Virginia to over 46 inches in Norfolk.  The Lynchburg site in 2020 was more than 28 inches above its normal, and the Roanoke site was more than 21 inches above. When it comes to what Virginia gained this past year in rainfall, and the resulting additions to surface water and groundwater supplies, the Commonwealth definitely got its money’s worth. Thanks to Andrew VanNorstrand for permission to use part of his band’s version of “Buy For Me The Rain.”  We close with some more music, with a title that’s just right for Virginia’s rapid repeat of a rainy year.  Here’s about 15 seconds of “Rain Refrain,” by Torrin Hallett, a graduate student at Lamont School of Music in Denver. MUSIC  - ~17 sec – instrumental SHIP’S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close the show.  In Blacksburg, I’m Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The rain and thunder sounds were recorded by Virginia Water Radio in Blacksburg, Va., on September 28, 2016. The version of “Buy For Me The Rain” from the 2012 album “Andrew and Noah Band” on Great Bear Records is copyright by Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand, used with permission of Andrew VanNorstrand.  The song was written by Steve Noonan and Greg Copeland (Warner-Tamerlane, BMI); more information about releases of this song is available online at https://secondhandsongs.com/work/119556/all.  More information about Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand is available online at https://andrewandnoah.bandcamp.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 532, 7-6-20. “Rain Refrain” is copyright 2016 by Torrin Hallett, used with permission.  Click here if you’d like to hear the full piece (43 seconds).  Torrin is a 2018 graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio, and a 2020 graduate in Horn Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York.  As of 2020-21, he is a performance certificate candidate at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.  More information about Torrin is available online at https://www.facebook.com/torrin.hallett.  Thanks to Torrin for composing the piece especially for Virginia Water Radio.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 480, 7-8-19, on water cycle diagrams.  Following are other music pieces composed by Torrin for Virginia Water Radio, with episodes featuring the music. “A Little Fright Music” – used in Episode 548, 10-26-20, on water-related passages in fiction and non-fiction, for Halloween.“Beetle Ballet” – used in Episode 525, 5-18-20, on aquatic beetles.“Chesapeake Bay Ballad” – used in Episode 537, 8-10-20, on conditions in the Chesapeake Bay.“Corona Cue” – used in Episode 517, 3-23-20, on the coronavirus pandemic. “Geese Piece” – used most recently in Episode 440, 10-1-18, on E-bird. “Ice Dance” – used in Episode 556, 12-21-20, on how organisms survive freezing temperatures.“Lizard Lied” – used in Episode 514, 3-2-20, on lizards. “New Year’s Water” – used in Episode 349, 1-2-17, on the New Year. “Spider Strike” – used in Episode 523, 5-4-20, on fishing spiders.“Tropical Tantrum” – used most recently in Episode 489, 9-9-19, on storm surge and Hurricane Dorian.“Tundra Swan Song – used in Episode 554, 12-7-20, on Tundra Swans.“Turkey Tune” – used in Episode 343, 11-21-16, on the Wild Turkey. Click here if you’d like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGESShown below are the preliminary maps of Virginia precipitation approximately for 2020 (actually January 5, 2020, through January 4, 2021) from the High Plains Regional Climate Center, online at https://hprcc.unl.edu/maps.php?map=ACISClimateMaps.  The maps show total precipitation (in inches), departure from normal precipitation (also in inches), and percent of normal precipitation for the 12-month period ending January 4, 2021. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGINIA PRECIPITATION IN 2020 The table below has details on precipitation in 2020 at 10 National Weather Service (NWS) observation locations in or adjacent to Virginia.  The information in the table is from the following sources: “Observed Weather/Annual Climate Report” from the Blacksburg, Va., National Weather Service Forecast Offices, online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=rnk, for Blacksburg, Bluefield, Danville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke; “Observed Weather/Annual Climate Report” from the Morristown, Tenn., National Weather Service Forecast Office, online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=mrx, for Bristol; “Local Data/Records/Top 10 List Precipitation” from the Wakefield, Va., National Weather Service Forecast Office, online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/local_data.php?wfo=akq, for Norfolk and Richmond; “Local Data/Records/Washington Monthly Precipitation (since 1871)” and “Dulles Monthly Precipitation (since 1960)” online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/local_data.php?wfo=lwx, for Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles Airport. [Information not found for Charlottesville and Wallops Island.] According to the NWS, as of January 2021 precipitation values from 2020 are still preliminary; that is, they haven’t undergone final quality control by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC, now called the National Centers for Environmental Information) and therefore are subject to revision.  Final, certified climate data are available from online at http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov.  Normal values currently used by the NWS are based on the period from 1981 to 2010.  The NCDC released these normal values in July 2011.  For information on the normal values, see the “Climate Normals” Web page at http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/data-access/land-based-station-data/land-based-datasets/climate-normals. 2020 Precipitation Compared to Normal Values at 12 Virginia Locations R = record annual high for the given location. Location notes1 - The Bluefield location is the Mercer County, W. Va., airport, near the Va.-W.Va. state line.2 - The Bristol location is the Tri-Cities Airport in Tennessee, about 20 miles from Bristol, Va./Tenn.3 - The current Washington, D.C., location is Reagan National Airport is in Arlington County, Va.4 - Wallops Island is in Accomack County, Va.5 - Washington-Dulles Airport is in Loudoun County, Va. SOURCES Used for Audio Ian Livingston, Dozens of sites in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest have already logged their wettest year on record, Washington Post, 11/28/18. National Weather Service, “Snow Water Equivalent and Depth Information,” online at https://www.weather.gov/marfc/Snow. National Weather Service Forecast Office Web sites: *Baltimore-Washington, online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=lwx), for Charlottesville, Washington-Dulles Airport in Loudoun County, and Washington-Reagan National Airport in Arlington County;*Blacksburg, Va., online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=rnk, for Blacksburg, Bluefield, Danville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke;*Morristown, Tenn., online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=mrx, for the Tri-Cities Airport, about 20 miles from Bristol, Va.-Tenn.;*Wakefield, Va., online at https://w2.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=akq, for Norfolk, Richmond, and Wallops Island (Accomack County). Jason Samenow and Ian Livingston, Drenched city: 2018 is now Washington’s wettest year ever recorded, Washington Post, 12/15/18. U.S. Drought Monitor, “Tabular Data Archive/Virginia,” online at https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Data/DataTables.aspx?state,VA. U.S. Geological Survey, “Virginia Active Water Level Network,” online at https://groundwaterwatch.usgs.gov/statemap.asp?sc=51&sa=VA. U.S. Geological Survey, “Water Watch/Virginia/Streamflow Time Series Plot,” online at https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/index.php?id=real&sid=w__plot&r=va. For More Information about Precipitation in Virginia and Elsewhere Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHaS), “Virginia Daily Precipitation Reports,” online at http://www.cocorahs.org/state.aspx?state=va. High Plains Regional Climate Center, online at https://hprcc.unl.edu/maps.php?map=ACISClimateMaps).  This site provides maps of total precipitation and percent of normal precipitation for various periods of time going back five years.  Virginia is in the Southeast region.National Weather Service/Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service, online at http://water.weather.gov/precip/.  This site offers maps of precipitation nationwide or by state, with capability to show county boundaries, and archives available for specific days, months, or years. National Weather Service/Hydrometeorological Design Studies Center, “NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency Estimates: Va.,” online at http://hdsc.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=va. National Weather Service/Storm Prediction Center, online at http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/.  This site provides daily maps and text for preliminary reports of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hail. U.S. Climate Data, “Climate Virginia,” online at https://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/virginia/united-states/3216. Virginia Water Central News Grouper, “Virginia Water Status Report” monthly posts on precipitation and other water status aspects in Virginia, online at https://vawatercentralnewsgrouper.wordpress.com/?s=Virginia+Water+Status. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Weather/Climate/Natural Disasters” subject category.

Over its 150 years, the National Weather Service (NWS) has kept an increasingly watchful eye on the sky that has helped protect our food supply, our property, and our lives. In this episode, Chris Miller, the NWS warning coordination meteorologist in central Illinois, discusses what to do before such things as winter storms, lightening, flash floods and tornadoes turn our world’s upside down, technology used to protect us, and what we might expect weather wise for the rest of winter and beyond.

Over its 150 years, the National Weather Service (NWS) has kept an increasingly watchful eye on the sky that has helped protect our food supply, our property, and our lives. In this episode, Chris Miller, the NWS warning coordination meteorologist in central Illinois, discusses what to do before such things as winter storms, lightening, flash floods and tornadoes turn our world’s upside down, technology used to protect us, and what we might expect weather wise for the rest of winter and beyond.

The #TrumpProbe Of The #RussiaGate Probe Is Heating Up! Looks Like It's Time @RealDonaldTrump Gets Even, What Do You Think Will Be Found?New focus on Strzok-Page FBI texts in probe of Russia probe; Emergency declared in Kansas following tornadoCarter Page claims extensive contact with alleged informant, more scrutiny for ex-FBI officials Strzok and PageFollowing President Trump's decision to allow the declassification of key Russia records at Attorney General William Barr's discretion, former Trump campaign aide Carter Page told Fox News his contact with an alleged FBI informant, Stefan Halper, at a pivotal period in the Russia probe was more extensive than previously reported. Separately, Fox News has learned congressional investigators have been renewing their focus on a text message sent nine days before the government's Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) application to monitor Page, in which then-FBI agent Peter Strzok and FBI lawyer Lisa Page questioned "who's playing games," "scared" and "covering."The text in question was released last year, but Fox News recently confirmed the names hidden beneath redactions. They included a senior FBI lawyer, as well as the FBI agent "Gaeta" -- believed to be a principal handler for the dossier and its author, British ex-spy Christopher Steele.Comey op-ed: 'There was no treason. There was no attempted coup ... dumb lies'In an op-ed in the Washington Post on Tuesday, former FBI Director James Comey lambasted the President Trump's claim that he and his agency committed "treason" during the Russia investigation, noting that although it was tempting to ignore the president, he was acting as a "liar who doesn’t care what damage he does to vital institutions." "There was no corruption. There was no treason. There was no attempted coup. Those are lies, and dumb lies at that. There were just good people trying to figure out what was true, under unprecedented circumstances," Comey wrote. His fiery words come as the administration ramped up its investigation into the Russia probe's origins.Trump declares emergency in Kansas after tornado destroys several homes, leaves at least 11 injuredPresident Trump on Tuesday evening approved a disaster declaration in Kansas at the request of the governor, making federal aid available to the state after a tornado destroyed multiple homes and left several injured. The National Weather Service (NWS) declared a tornado emergency for the area as the storm was approaching Interstate 70 near the Kansas Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races.Douglas County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Jenn Hethcoat told the Lawrence Journal-World that 11 people were taken to the hospital with injuries -- including one with serious injuries. Several homes throughout the county sustained damage, the department said.Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS prisoner seeks to have case dismissedLawyers for a Navy SEAL accused of killing an ISIS prisoner of war in Iraq in 2017 want the case thrown out because of alleged prosecutorial misconduct that include withholding evidence and conducting surveillance on the defense. Attorneys for Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher plan to ask a military court Wednesday in San Diego to dismiss the case or remove the prosecutor and, possibly, have the judge himself step aside. The motion comes with Gallagher's trial less than two weeks away and amid mounting pressure from the defense. Gallagher's lawyers say they discovered that prosecutors planted tracking software in emails sent to the defense team and a journalist that may have violated attorney-client privilege and other constitutional rights. - The Associated PressJon Snow checks into wellness retreatKit Harington is focusing on taking care of himself. A rep for the "Game of Thrones" star told Fox News Tuesday that the 32-year-oldhas "decided to utilize this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues." According to the New York Post’s Page Six, Harington entered a wellness retreat in Connecticut right before the hit HBO show's final episode aired May 19. “The end of 'GoT' really hit Kit hard," a friend of Harington's told the Post. 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As we brace Hurricane Irma, this week's Great Loop Radio podcast will feature weather expert Lee Chesneau giving us up-to-the minute details about the storm's expected impact.  The episode will be coming to you live so you can call in with your questions. Lee Chesneau is a senior marine meteorologist, lecturer, & a graduate from one of the elite universities that offer degrees in meteorology, the University of Wisconsin (Madison). His B.S. Degree in Meteorology was Lee’s ticket to a distinguished & extensive career with NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), NOAA Satellite Service (NESDIS),  U.S. Navy Ship Routing Officer (SRO), a Route Analyst for a commercial weather & ship routing company (Ocean Routes, Inc.), & his first career start as a naval officer.   Today, in addition to being a highly seasoned & experienced professional marine meteorologist, Lee is an accomplished U.S. Coast Guard certified instructor for basic and advanced meteorology at six continuing training institutions for professional mariners.

El Niño produces extreme consequences for weather around the globe. The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast a strong El Niño for the winter of 2015-16. As a result, the NOAA Winter Outlook shows probabilities for above normal precipitation over much of CA, AZ, and southern NV, bringing substantial risk for levee failures, landslides, and flooding. The FEMA Region 9 office, in Oakland, CA has established an El Niño task force, consisting of subject matter experts from federal, state, local, tribal and community partners, who recently participated in a Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) exercise to practice the newly released Disaster Response Plan for California, Arizona, Nevada and its flood decision support tools. Today these experts will join us to discuss practical ways families and businesses can be ready for the hazards that a strong El Nino will produce.

In t his week's CoMo Explained we breakdown tornado prediction, the siren system and explain how 'Tornado Alley' works. They're quiet unobtrusive until they're not: tornado sirens . About 80 of them dot Boone County with the majority of them in a few mile radius of downtown. This week we wondered--how do those sirens get turned on? When it comes to the physical switch, the answer is easy: Columbia/Boone County Joint Communications handles that. Joint Communications is located right above the downtown police station on Walnut. They're the folks that handle 911 calls and dispatch emergency vehicles. Tornado sirens are are connected to a radio network that allows Join Communications to wirelessly control all Boone County sirens at once. There's more than one way to decide when and how to flip the switch. A lot of storm and weather is monitored by the National Weather Service (NWS) , a federal agency. These guys are keeping an eye on the radar to see if storms could be creating tornadoes.