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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a seasoned broadcast meteorologist and weather anchor at KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for weather to his viewers daily.  His forecasting career has spanned nearly 30 years, taking him from the hurricanes of south Texas to the lake effect snows of Michigan, the tornadoes of the Ohio valley and yes, the hard to predict weather of the Pacific Northwest.  Rod grew up in Missouri and graduated from Mizzou. He later earned his certificate of broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State. Soon after, Rod earned the seal of approval from the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. He later served on the NWA certification board for more than five years.  Rod Hill, it's great to see you and thanks for joining us! Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Figuring out the puzzle as a synoptic weather forecaster (18:30) Advice for TV meteorologists with job security concerns (25:30) Uncertainty for the future in operational meteorology (28:00) Where will traditional television stations be a decade from now?  (37:00) Current morale and level of fear and uncertainty in the NWS offices (53:00) Complexities of Pacific Northwest weather (01:02:30) Social media strategies (01:09:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:16:03) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:19:50) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 996: Midland Weather Radio Portland Weather - Rod Hill on YouTube Portland Weather Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - Mount Washington Observatory records more than 160 mph wind gusts James Aydelott - Okie J's snowshoes on Facebook Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - NOAA: Meeting the Moment Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Pillow Shaker for Weather and Emergency Radios - SHKR100 Bill Murray - Natural Disaster Survey Report - Mississippi Delta Tornadoes of February 21, 1971 James Spann - New Study Exposes Gap in TV Station Online Weather Coverage Strategy The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an Atmospheric Scientist and a Research Meteorologist and Managing Director of the FARM (Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets).  With a passion for fieldwork, she's collected data from over 100 tornadoes and 9 hurricanes.  Karen Kosiba, thanks for joining us. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Active weather pattern ahead for Southeast (01:45) Increasing attention on hail production (19:00) The importance of field research for the emerging generation (20:30) Vortex 2 Project (24:30) Steps forward in understanding tornadogenesis (27:00) Next big steps in the warning process (41:00) Significance of cold pools (01:04:45) Real time upper air data in the future? (01:06:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:13:42) E-Mail Segment (01:15:20) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 995: Karen Kosiba FARM: Home Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Close call for ice in Tulsa Jen Narramore - Morgan County, TN EF-2 damage drone footage Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - The Propagation, Evolution, and Rotation in Linear Storms (PERiLS) Project Troy Kimmel - NWS Weather Forecast Offices Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - James Spann WO4W: The Future of Severe Weather Communications | Rocket City Weather Fest 2025 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a storm chaser, and is the driver and equipment technician for storm chaser Brett Adair.  He has over twelve years of experience, and he's chased 22 tornadoes and 9 hurricanes across 39 states.  He's a Pell City, AL native.  Heath Lollar, welcome to the show! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a WeatherBrains veteran and the founder of Girls Who Chase, a movement empowering women in storm chasing.  A self taught chaser and forecaster, she has been chasing since 2018.  Jen Walton, thanks for joining us! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. January snow on the beach (01:30) Close to 8 inches of snow fell on New Orleans on Jan 21st (05:30) Rating a tornado based on wind speed/Explaining EF-Scale (19:00) Learning lessons from getting too close when storm chasing (35:00) Dealing with devastating/violent scenes when storm chasing (36:30) Pets and other animals after destructive tornadoes (51:00) Psychological shock/Acute stress reaction for extended periods after a violent severe weather event (01:04:00) Girls Who Chase and what they stands for (01:07:50) Going through phases in storm chasing (01:30:45) Storm chasing ethics (01:45:10) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:35:43) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 993: Girls Who Chase Picks of the Week: Jen Walton - Fire tornadoes a risk under California extreme wildfire conditions James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: "It's an oldie, but a reminder...Spring is just around the corner" Jen Narramore - Ohio Genealogical Society Rick Smith - SPC Mesoscale Discussion 36/Western North Florida Neil Jacobs - Foghorn Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Where Have the EF5s Gone? A Closer Look at the "Drought" of the Most Violent Tornadoes in the United States Bill Murray - NOAA Snowfall Extremes James Spann - Gulf Shores, Alabama 01/22/2025 Snow on the beach just before sunrise The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

It's a somber episode tonight as we look back on the life and legacy of a legend in the field of meteorology, Dr. Chuck Doswell. We look back at Dr. Doswell's career and his impact on the science today.  Our Guest WeatherBrain is a Senior Scientist in the Forecast Research and Development Division  at the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) and a prior veteran of the show.  Dr Harold Brooks, welcome to the show. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Remembering Dr. Doswell (03:30) Multiple layoffs in TV meteorology and looking forward from here (09:27) Changing business model in modern radio (21:00) The Early Life of Dr. Doswell (30:00) How Dr. Doswell elevated the field of meteorology (42:00) Looking back at a 2009 WeatherBrains appearance (01:02:25) What is the role of a human being in forecasting?  (01:09:00) Riding the coattails of past generations in this science (01:24:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No Segment This Week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:36:48) E-Mail Segment (01:38:15) National Weather Round-Up (01:40:30) and more! Web Sites from Episode 992: Dr. Harold Brooks on X Picks of the Week: Harold Brooks - Flash Flood Forecasting: An Ingredients-Based Methodology Harold Brooks - Case Analysis of a Historic Killer Tornado Event in Kansas On 10 June 1938 James Aydelott - Pet Peeves of Chuck Doswell Jen Narramore - Foghorn Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - First-ever Meteorite Crash Caught On Camera With Sound In Canada Kim Klockow-McClain - Dr. Doswell Remembrance (01:45:00) Bill Murray - Chuck's Chatter James Spann - WeatherBrains 509 - October 19th, 2015 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the great grand-niece of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the Vermont farmer who first photographed snowflakes.  Sue Richardson, welcome to the show! Wilson Bentley was born on February 9, 1865 in the town of Jericho, Vermont. A farmer by trade, he attracted worldwide attention with his pioneering work in the area of photomicrography. Most notable in his life long work with rain, dew and frost, was his extensive work with snowflakes. On January 15, 1885 he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal. He would go on to photograph well over 5000 snow crystals (never finding two the same), and his documentation of this work advanced the study of meteorology in his time.  His photomicrographs were acquired by institutes of higher learning all over the world and his writings on these subjects were published in many journals and magazines including Scientific American, National Geographic and The National Weather Service Research Journal. In November of 1931, his book “Snow Crystals” was published by McGraw/Hill and is still in print today. Shortly after, on December 23, 1931, Wilson Bentley died at the family farmhouse in Jericho where he lived his entire life. Because of his wonderful work with snow crystals, he became affectionately know as “Snowflake” Bentley. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. January 10th snowstorm totals (02:00) January 15, 1885:  The world's first photograph of a snow crystal (10:30) Various shapes and sizes of snow dendrites (16:00) Comparisons/similarities to Dr. Ted Fujita (17:30) Snowflake Bentley's ice crystal analysis and perspective (41:00) Jericho Historical Society and exhibit (43:30) Collecting snowflakes and collecting "smiles" (50:30) Tricks of the trade in genealogy (53:30) AMS Annual Meeting in New Orleans (01:10:00) Los Angeles fires (01:11:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:00:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:04:08) E-Mail Segment (01:05:55) National Weather Round-Up (01:18:45) and more! Web Sites from Episode 991: Jericho Historical Society "The Snowflake Man: A Biography of Wilson A. Bentley" by Duncan Blanchard Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - AIR7 maps out Altadena damage from Eaton Fire James Aydelott - Eaton Fire Recovery Information Jen Narramore - Snowflake Man Bio - Snowflake Bentley Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Watch Duty Wildfire Maps and Alerts James Spann - AMS 2025 Hashtag #AMS2025 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain 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.

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.

Seasoned WeatherBrains veteran Mark Sudduth AKA "The Hurricane Hunter" joins us again to look back on 2024's notable weather events. He is known for his work in tracking and documenting hurricanes. Sudduth has gained recognition for his storm chasing videos and his contributions to weather-related education and research, often sharing his findings and experiences through social media and online platforms. It's great to see you again, Mark. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Analysis of 2024 Solar Eclipse (19:30) Looking back at Hurricane Helene (24:00)   The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice  This Week in Tornado History With Jen  E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 988: Mark Sudduth on X Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Tornado Tracks Tool - MRCC Jen Narramore - Snowflake Bentley Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - OU mourns the loss of Dr. Berrien Moore, a giant in meteorology Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Barry Butler Photography on X The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with Neil Jacobs - CEO of Six Senses - for a discussion on the redefinition and rebirth of wellness travel. Then, a conversation with Ith Vichit on how Cambodia is now a cultural bucket list destination. And then, to start the year, Jack Ezon - Founder of Embark Beyond - on his travel predictions -- and wishlist for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter sits down with Neil Jacobs - CEO of Six Senses - for a discussion on the redefinition and rebirth of wellness travel. Then, a conversation with Ith Vichit on how Cambodia is now a cultural bucket list destination. And then, to start the year, Jack Ezon - Founder of Embark Beyond - on his travel predictions -- and wishlist for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight is a home-grown show between our regulars.  Sometimes it's nice to sit around the wooden mahogany table and have a chat.  It's a lively discussion as usual, and we are glad you are here to join us for this week's all new episode of WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Job interview tactics (14:00) Notable 2024 weather events (19:30) Very active year in Oklahoma for tornado activity (21:00) Looking back on the 2024 hurricane season (24:00) 2024 Space weather/Geomagnetic storms (32:30) New Jersey drone situation (38:00) Changing TV business (58:00) Conspiracy theory origins and fighting the spread of misinformation online (01:12:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:28:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:22) E-Mail Segment (01:33:00) National Weather Round-Up  and more! Web Sites from Episode 987: The Alabama Weather Blog Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - How Does the U.S. Public Get its Weather Forecasts? Jen Narramore - Virtual Tornado Memorial Project Rick Smith - 2024 Oklahoma Tornadoes Neil Jacobs - 2025 Science Policy Colloquium Troy Kimmel - Texas Storm Chasers on X: Severe storm over DFW Airport Kim Klockow-McClain - Support the Houser Family's Fire Recovery Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Iconic Photo after F4 Tornado on December 16, 2000 in Tuscaloosa The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Research Associate at NOAA's NSSL.  He was previously an Emergency Manager for almost a decade.  He's also previously worked for Kansas State University and even briefly worked in city government.  David Hogg, welcome to the show. Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Program Lead for Warn-on-Forecast, a position created in 2020.  Growing up in Oklahoma City sparked his passion for convective storms, and he attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as a student at NSSL where he helped improve algorithms that detect mesocyclones in thunderstorms using radar data. He also participated in several field programs, including the Sub-VORTEX outing on May 3, 1999.  Patrick Burke, welcome to the show. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. NSSL's WoFS Forecast System (12:00) WSIS Movement/Weather and Society Integrated Studies (17:00) Value of Probability Information (46:00) Utilizing WoFS (01:01:00) How do TV meteorologists utilize WoFS (01:03:30) Who makes the decision to run WoFS, and on what days?  (01:07:45) The dangers of manufactured housing during tornado events (01:16:00) Pre-convective initiation (01:19:15) Majority of Alabama still in drought conditions (01:37:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:35:22) and more! Web Sites from Episode 986: David Hogg on X Picks of the Week: David Hogg - Disaster Aid Programs For Farms Patrick Burke - Egyptian Meteorological Authority James Aydelott - Under Every Tombstone: Sherman Levine Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Universe Sandbox Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show.  He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science.  He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades.  He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations.  He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team.  Tim Brice, welcome back! The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas.   She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate of Texas A&M University.   She's a former senior meteorologist at the NWS Atlanta, and is a key advocate for the NWS Buddy System.  Marissa Pazos, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our third Guest WeatherBrain began her NWS career as an intern, while she studied at Georgia Institute of Technology.  She earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech.  She served north Georgia for over twenty years, and has been the senior Service Hydrologist for the last six years.  She directed her focus toward operational hydrology and hydroservices, and co-founded the NWS Buddy System in 2023.  Laura Belanger, welcome to the show! Last but certainly not least, our fourth Guest WeatherBrain is the co-Lead of the Tiger Team Task Force within the NWS Office of Organizational Excellence.  She has over twenty years of experience in forecasting and leadership roles.  She's a graduate of Iowa State University with Advanced Degrees in Management and Leadership. Lisa Schmit, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. What is the NWS Buddy System and how does it work?  (13:00) Tiger Team Task Force/Approach (17:15) Limitations of vision in Broadcasting (26:30) Structural changes to accommodate life circumstances (40:30) The migration away from shift work (01:10:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:17) E-Mail Segment (01:30:20) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 985: NWS National School Outreach Picks of the Week: Tim Brice - Google Alerts Laura Belanger - NWS Peachtree City GA - Drought Whiplash Lisa Schmit - NWS Organizational Health Toolkit Marissa Pazos - West Texas Mesonet James Aydelott - Spann Statue Photoshop at Bryant- Denny Jen Narramore - Coffee County GA/Damage from Hurricane Helene images Rick Smith - Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools you can use - NOAA Neil Jacobs - When do iguanas fall from trees in Florida? Troy Kimmel - GFA: Prog Chart - Aviation Weather Center Kim Klockow-McClain - Chuck's Chatter Bill Murray - An Uncertain Future Requires Uncertain Prediction Skills James Spann - One of the Greatest Iron Bowl Games Had the Worst Weather of the Series The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to the OU Office of Emergency Preparedness before, during and after weather threats of all types on the OU Campus. He also provides support to the OU Executive Policy Group in severe and winter weather situations in order to facilitate campus protection and closure decisions. He develops and leads high-impact weather safety training on the OU campus for its over 30,000 students, faculty and staff, and for the over 40,000 pre-collegiate students that call OU home during summer sports and academic camps. In addition, Kevin serves as Director of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, one of the largest such Surveys in the country. OCS is charged with providing weather and climate data, analysis and expertise to stakeholders and decision makers throughout the state, and operates the Oklahoma Mesonet weather observing network. He also serves on the State of Oklahoma Hazard Mitigation Task Force.  Dr Kevin Kloesel, thanks for joining us tonight! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Big event safety during severe weather (29:20) Distinction between fan injuries and player injuries (24:00) Dealing with severe weather during NASCAR/racing events (37:45) Lightning:  Time, not distance (41:00) Hope Is Not A Plan (50:00) Practical advice for youth baseball parks (01:21:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:36) E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 984: Dr. Kevin Klousel on X Picks of the Week: Dr. Kevin Kloesel - ANSI ES1.7 - 2021. Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness James Aydelott - Radar nerdy: Looks like a Da Brie signature Jen Narramore - NWS Wilmington Rick Smith - Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Application Documents For Certification Fee Waiver Lottery Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Meteorologist In Charge at the NWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He's an Illinois native.  Steve Piltz, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an engineering professor at Oklahoma State University.  Dr. Jamey Jacob, thanks for joining us tonight. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Oklahoma pre-dawn QLCS tornado event (01:00) Dealing with surrounding aircraft/conflicts as PIC (Pilot in Command) of a drone (20:30) Proper protocol of ultralight aircraft nearby as a drone operator(23:00) How does ice form on drones?  (37:30) When will we stop launching weather balloons?  (45:50) ISARRA:  International Society for Atmospheric Research using Remotely Piloted Aircraft  (51:00) Developments in using drones in clouds (58:30) Difficulty of winter weather forecasting in low-latitudes (01:06:45) Real-time model output (01:10:20) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:15:35) E-Mail Segment  National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 983: Steve Piltz on X Picks of the Week: Dr. Jamey Jacob - Jacob researching solutions to turbulence in unmanned aerial systems Steve Piltz - SondeHub Tracker James Aydelott - Wettest all-time November in Tulsa weather records Jen Narramore - Ryan Hall 24/7 live weather stream Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Tornadoes On This Date The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for the last 10 years.  Jeff Evans, it's great having you with us tonight. Tonight's Guest Panelist has been an operational meteorologist for over 30 years and currently is the MIC at the NWS Louisville.  He received a BS in Meteorology from St. Louis University in 1986 and a Masters in Teaching in Geoscience from Mississippi State in 2002.  John Gordon, thanks for joining us! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Difficulty of messaging heat in Houston (10:45) Wet bulb globe temperature (16:00) Do Emergency Managers understand the extreme heat/cold threat?  (32:30) Wellness checks for the elderly in a major heat event (37:00) Methods for counting heat-related fatalities (43:00) Important recent tech advancements in the field (01:10:45)  November 3rd Oklahoma pre-dawn tornadoes (01:44:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:24:09) E-Mail Segment (01:26:00) National Weather Round-Up and more! Web Sites from Episode 982: Jeff Evans on X Picks of the Week: Jeff Evans - Aviation Weather Center John Gordon - "Significant Tornadoes: 1880-1989" by Thomas Grazulis James Aydelott - The Great Blue Norther of November 11th, 1911 Jen Narramore - Sarah King on X: Halloween photo Jen Narramore - Symposium on tornadoes: Assessment of knowledge and implications for man Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Houston scientist who played pivotal role in leading team during extreme weather retiring Kim Klockow-McClain - Influences of Space Weather Forecasting Uncertainty on Satellite Conjunction Assessment Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Remembering the 1989 Huntsville "Airport Road" Tornado The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL.  He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist.  He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville.   After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel.  Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas.  He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science.  He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.  Matt Earnst, welcome to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Revisiting the Blizzard of March 1993 (07:15) Making the transition from broadcast meteorology to journalism (21:15) Importance of content:  The changing business model in broadcast television (33:00) YouTube weather streamers (47:00) Cultivating value in a difficult media environment (01:09:30) Oklahoma Severe Weather Event/QLCS Tornadoes 11/3/24 (01:19:10) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:51) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:31:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 981: Jeff Cox on X Matt Earnst on X Picks of the Week: Matt Earnst - November 2nd, 2004 West Texas Snowfall Event James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count By State since 11/01/24 Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Pre/Post-Conference Training Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Tornado Damage in Oklahoma City - Photo of wooden pole through car windshield The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather.  He became well-known for his expertise in winter storms and severe weather forecasting as well as his engaging approach to delivering weather insights. His career has spanned over thirty years and has contributed to significant advancements in meteorological technology. He's built a loyal following among weather enthusiasts. Henry Margusity, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Birmingham's (AL) October rainfall is still zero as of the 28th (09:00) Staffing changes at The Capital Weather Gang/Washington Post (27:30) FAA/NWS Memo controversy (28:30) Funny stories look back at time at AccuWeather (43:45) Change of pace in the weather business over the last few decades (48:30) Maintaining situational awareness in the age of advancement of automation (50:30) Age demographic and it's challenges (01:10:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:21:31) E-Mail Segment (01:23:18) National Weather Round-Up (01: and more! Web Sites from Episode 980: Henry Margusity - Weather Madness on X Picks of the Week: Henry Margusity - Winter 2024/25: October Update James Aydelott - Gesman Tamang on X: Top of Mount Everest Photo Jen Narramore - First barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901 Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - AI is transforming weather forecasting. Is the U.S. falling behind? Troy Kimmel - Understanding Wyoming's High Winds Kim Klockow-McClain - IAEM Annual Conference 2024 Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Fact Check: Debunking weather modification claims The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Climatologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), specializing in climate data, analysis, severe weather research, and improving access to historical weather data sets.  Jared Rennie, welcome back to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Health of NCEI Database post-Helene (07:45) Pre-Helene North Carolina heavy rain event (16:30) Limitations on forecasting impacts of significant severe weather (29:45) Compound hazards/Cascading disasters (33:00) What would a successful evacuation look like in coastal areas?  (39:40) Public reaction concerning the messaging of Helene's effects (01:09:00) Hurricane Oscar and it's surprises with forecasters/modeling (01:22:23) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:18:20) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:20:40) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:21:45) and more! Web Sites from Episode 979: Jared Rennie on X Picks of the Week: Jared Rennie - Project Jupyter Jared Rennie - North Carolina continues to search for Helene victims after monster storm - 60 Minutes James Aydelott - Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - List of NOAA Open Data Dissemination Program Datasets Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Helene: Storm Decision Fatigue Is Getting to Me Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Spann Says - Substack The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to the show.  He is a certified consulting meteorologist and a certified Broadcast Meteorologist with a strong focus on weather history.  He's a weather historian and author known for his book "Too Near For Dreams:  The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster".  He also writes "Retrospect", a regular feature for WeatherWise Magazine, which highlights notable weather events and their impacts in history.  Sean Potter, it's great to see you again and thanks for coming by and chatting with us on this week's episode. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. "Cracking the Code" that the US Weather Bureau used in the late 19th Century (04:45) Revisiting March 1932 tornado outbreak and Weather Bureau protocol (51:45) Reassurances that ASOS data is still being ingested into Asheville/Back-up sites (01:00:20) How much of the Code was shared with the public/Was it a novelty?  (01:02:00) Invest 94L (Atlantic basin) discussion as of 10/14 (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:40) E-Mail Segment (01:19:42) and more! Web Sites from Episode 978: SeanPotter.com "Too Near for Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster" by Sean Potter Picks of the Week: Sean Potter - Emotional John Morales updates on Hurricane Milton James Aydelott - Kyle Benne on X: Aurora photo in Arizona Jen Narramore - Michael Lowry on X: Peter Dodge Tribute Rick Smith - Damage Assessment Toolkit Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Aurora Chasing Cheat Sheet Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - End of an Era: Prioritizing Mental Health and Finding Balance The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist and storm specialist with Fox Weather.  He joined FOX Weather earlier in 2024 after 32+years at The Weather Channel.  He became well known for his extensive live coverage of major weather events.  He's reported on over 25,000 live events.  He holds a Master's Degree in Meteorology from Penn State.  Mike Seidel, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a 21 year old meteorologist and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, a popular online weather page.   He majors in environmental science with a concentration in Meteorology and Natural Disasters.  He's become a reliable and trusted source of weather in the State of North Carolina.  Ethan Clark, welcome to WeatherBrains! Later in the show, weather reporter Charles Peek and legendary meteorologist Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel stop by the chat with the panel as Guest Panelists.   Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Milton tied for 5th place in intensity for Atlantic hurricanes on record (02:30) Planning for a major hurricane in Orlando (06:34) Removing significant amounts of debris from Helene aftermath prior to Milton (20:00) Covering Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 earlier in the season on Carolina coast (26:45) Learning from the disaster response to Hurricane Helene (32:45) Visualizing the potential enormous catastrophic damage ahead of time as a Broadcaster (01:03:00) Milton's size and wind fields will expand as shear impacts the storm closer to landfall (01:10:00) What would a 15-foot storm surge do in Tampa Bay?  (01:12:00) Comparing 2004's Charley vs. 2024's Milton in Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area (01:16:00) Hurricane Milton vs 2005's Katrina (01:16:50) Responding to disinformation spreading online (01:20:00) Hail in tropical systems (01:44:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:36) E-Mail Segment (01:41:05) and more! Web Sites from Episode 977: NCWX Authority Charles Peek on X Jim Cantore on X Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Brian McNoldy on X: Milton rapid intensification on radar Rick Smith - Hurricane Threats and Impacts Graphic Neil Jacobs - Day of Days in Alabama from Hurricane Helene Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Mis and Disinformation During Hurricane Season: Implications for Emergency Management Bill Murray - The HDOB Message James Spann - Flying into Hurricane Milton aboard NOAA's WP-3D Orion "Miss Piggy" The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a weather enthusiast and storm chaser.  Mitch West, it's great to have you on the show for tonight's episode. Our Second Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction.  Show veteran, weather enthusiast and famous hurricane chaser Mark Sudduth also joins us on this episode. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Chasing Hurricane Helene on the ground (09:30) Forecasting and messaging ahead of Helene inland impacts (37:00) Improving communication and risk perception (40:00) Comparing Helene to 2005's Katrina and 1969's Camille (43:00) Excessive hyperbole with severe weather in the media (50:30) Finding a common sense approach to covering weather emergencies (51:55) Ham radio/Weather radio coverage (55:30) Avoiding dam failures during Helene (01:00:45) Integrating faith into content creation (01:22:00) How to build a loyal following online as a content creator (01:25:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:13:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 976: Mitch West Weather on YouTube HurricaneTrack on YouTube Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Stephen M. Strader on X: Tropical Cyclone Inland Flooding Fatalities since 2005 Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Rapid Reaction: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC Troy Kimmel - Pressure obs log from KFPY during Helene Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Video of Chemical Fire in Conyers, GA The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow. Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with 31 years of experience across multiple offices. He is a member of the Central Region Quick Response Team for EF3+ tornado events and has worked on radar, damage surveys, and storm chasing for major tornadoes, including the Van Wert EF4 (2002), Henryville EF4 (2012), and recent EF3 tornadoes in central Indiana. Mike Ryan is a Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, where he has served since 2009 after starting his career at the Wilmington, Ohio office in 1999. He leads public outreach and decision support through programs like Weather Ready Nation and StormReady, working closely with emergency management, media, and amateur radio. He also heads Indiana's state climate services team. Mike has been involved in operations and storm surveys during significant severe weather events in the Ohio Valley, including the 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2024 tornado outbreaks. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Atmospheric Sciences from The Ohio State University. Greg Melo is a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with over two years of experience. He has worked radar and conducted damage surveys for significant events, including the EF3 tornado outbreaks in March 2023 and March 2024. Originally from New Orleans, Greg's interest in meteorology began after experiencing Hurricane Katrina. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Matthew Eckhoff is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. He began his career at the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington in 2015 where he worked until joining the NWS in 2022. His expertise includes severe weather and mesoanalysis. Matthew holds a BS in Meteorology from Millersville University and completed graduate studies at the University of North Dakota. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tropical trouble in the Gulf/Future Fujiwhara Effect? (01:00) Studying mesoanalysis (30:00) Looking back at 1974 Super Outbreak (35:00) Shaping public perception of severe weather in Indiana (42:00) March 31st 2023 tornado event impacts (47:00) Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium 2024 (01:01:00) AI European weather model (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:07:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:09:35) and more! Web Sites from Episode 975: NWS Indianapolis, IN CISWS 2024 Picks of the Week: Mike Ryan - MRCC Purdue Matthew Eckhoff - Tropical Tidbits Sam Lashley - "The Great Tri-State Tornado" by Justin Carter James Aydelott - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg Jen Narramore - HurricaneTrack Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Automated Tropical Cycle Forecast Data Directory Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - More than corn in Indiana Beach Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Jeremy DeHart on X The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting in Irving, Texas. Former Panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz drops in to chat; it's great to see you again Aubrey! Kevin Deitsch is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of NWS St. Louis and drops by to visit with the panelists. Ken Graham, Director of the NWS, also speaks to panel tonight.  Good to see you Ken! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Service equity/ NWS St. Louis  (15:30) Messaging underserved communities (20:00) Side Lobe Contamination (30:00) Caution surrounding warning decisions (31:00) False Alarm Ratio/POD in St. Louis (34:00) Dealing with burnout in the weather field (48:00) Hurricane season model performance (01:06:00) Hurricane season forecast improvements in recent decades (01:08:30) Community-centric warnings (01:11:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:42:05) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:44:02) E-Mail Segment (01:45:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 974: Kevin Deitsch on X Dual Pol Radar: Side Lobe Contamination Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Foghorn Jen Narramore - Tales of surviving college football rain delays Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean break? Two Sibling Scientists Found An Answer James Spann - Dauphin Island Waterspout The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains features a Guest WeatherBrain who is a seasoned meteorologist who works in Kansas City, MO as Chief Meteorologist at KCTV.  He's previously worked in Miami Florida and Lincoln Nebraska covering extreme weather.  He holds a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology and was recommended by friend of the show Jeremy Bower.  Luke Dorris, welcome to the show! Fan and listener of the show and weather enthusiast Emily Conklin Foster also drops by tonight to chat with the panelists.  She's an Architectural Historian and Historic Preservation Planner.  Emily, thanks for dropping by! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. TS Francine struggles to develop in the Gulf (04:50) Kansas City's unique weather and it's forecast challenges (21:00) Battling social media weather hype (34:00) Future of broadcast meteorology (39:40) Francine's origins in GOM (43:45) Influencers on why hurricane season has been less active than forecasted (52:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:05:42) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:54) E-Mail Segment (01:08:57) and more! Web Sites from Episode 973: Luke Dorris on X Picks of the Week: Luke Dorris - Cool Weather Emily Conklin Foster - Resilience Guidance for Charleston James Aydelott - Cold-Season Tornadoes: Climatological and Meteorological Insights James Aydelott - The Impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Winter and Early Spring U.S. Tornado Outbreaks James Aydelott - The Gulf of Mexico and ENSO Influence on Subseasonal and Seasonal CONUS Winter Tornado Variability Jen Narramore - 22 Ohio Counties declared disaster areas by USDA due to ongoing drought Rick Smith - SondeHub Tracker Neil Jacobs - Antarctic Vortex Dehydration in 2023 as a Substantial Removal Pathway Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - A lot has changed: NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms Bill Murray - "Cracking the Weather Code: How Early Weather Observers Used Encryption to Communicate Information"by Sean Potter James Spann - Tropical Storm Francine Experimental Forecast Cone The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone.  Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser.  To date, he's penetrated the inner cores of 74 hurricanes and typhoons on the ground... a world record.  When he's not prowling the globe for cyclones, appearing on TV, promoting products, or spreading the gospel of hurricane preparedness, he lives a quiet life in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi - one block from the Gulf of Mexico, in his specially designed and fortified "Hurricane House".  Josh, it's great to you have on the show with us tonight!   Guest Panelist tonight is renowned storm chaser, entrepreneur and meteorologist Brett Adair.  It's great to have you on the show tonight, Brett.   Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Fluctuating pressures in hurricanes (14:30) Chasing 2024's Hurricane Debby (15:00) Processing of building the Hurricane House (23:00) How should insurance companies deal with fortified coastal homes?  (38:00) Protecting windows during tropical systems (44:15) Riding out Hurricane Dorian in 2019 (01:06:00) Expectations for rest of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:40:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:42:15) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 972: The Story of a Storm Chaser and His Hurricane House Live Storms Media iCyclone on X Picks of the Week: Brett Adair - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg Josh Morgerman - Historical Hurricane Tracks James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count by WFO as of 9/2/24 Jen Narramore - Rip Currents - Alabama Living Magazine Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - NWS Mobile on X: Hurricane Elena James Spann - Sandblasted to Death - 1935 Labor Day Hurricane The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Ryan Stinnett.  This WeatherBrain has a rich background in meteorology, including a very profound childhood experience with 1992's Hurricane Andrew in South Florida.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree with a from the University of Miami.  She currently resides in Missouri at KQ2-TV in St. Joseph, Missouri.  She has previously worked at The Weather Channel and is an active member of the AMS and NWA.  Vanessa Alonso, it's an honor to have you on with us tonight. Guest WeatherBrain No. 2 is also a very special guest we are excited to chat with on episode 971.  She works in the NOAA Weather Program Office as an Observations Program Coordinator and is here to preview sessions at the NWA Annual Meeting 2024.  Sandy LaCorte, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. NWA Annual Meeting 2024 (12:30) Looking back at 1992's Hurricane Andrew (19:00) Importance of internships in college (40:45) What is astraphobia?  (46:30) Shared experiences in Double Majors in college (47:00) Experiences with 2011 Joplin tornado (01:02:30) AMS Digital Meteorologist Seal (01:17:30) Efforts to recruit Spanish speakers in CBM program (01:25:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:35:00) E-Mail Segment (01:36:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 971: Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso on Facebook NWA 2024 Annual Meeting Picks of the Week: Vanessa Alonso - How Texas chocolate maker survives the summer heat: WFAA TV Dallas on YouTube James Aydelott - Microburst Footage from McConnell AFB Airshow Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk Podcast On Spotify Rick Smith - ChickFilA Cows Thunderstorm Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - NOAA/NWS IDSS Prototype Forecast Points Kim Klockow-McClain - "The Fifth Risk" by Michael Lewis Bill Murray - Hurricane Carla Hits Texas AKA Hurricane Carla (1961) James Spann - Weathernerds ECENS Data The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology.  He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather.  He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida State University.  Over the years, he's been a trusted voice in weather reporting especially along the Gulf Coast.  He's won multiple regional Emmys for his work and is an active member of the AMS and NWA.  Alan Sealls, it's great to have you back on the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Looking back at 2004's Hurricane Ivan (17:45)  History of African Americans in meteorology (25:00) "Weather Prophet" (35:00) Importance of the Jackson State and Howard University Meteorology Programs (45:20) STEM field statistical analysis (50:00) Dr. Charles Anderson - first African American to earn a PhD in Atmospheric Science (53:30) Current State of Broadcast Meteorology (01:07:00) Case Study of 2020's Hurricane Sally (01:16:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:23:34) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:25:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 970: "A Career in TV Meteorology: From the Best Weatherman Ever" by Alan Sealls "Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know: The Inside Story on the Outside Story" by Alan Sealls "Weather Things In Photos: The Art and Science of the Atmosphere" by Alan Sealls Picks of the Week: Dr. Alan Sealls - Weather To Bounce House Incidents James Aydelott - Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 -NSF Jen Narramore - Superyacht sinks latest: Daughter, 18, of British tycoon Mike Lynch missing; yacht 'in wrong place at wrong time' Rick Smith - 2024 Lightning Deaths - National Lighting Safety Council Neil Jacobs - Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - HooDoo Heritage: A Brief History of American Folk Religion Bill Murray - From Juneteenth to the Sky: African Americans in Meteorology by Alan Sealls James Spann - Severe Thunderstorm footage of damaging winds in Hillsboro, AL The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain shares a name with our fearless leader.  He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades of experience from NASA to NOAA's Office of Space Weather Observations.  We dive into the world of space weather on tonight's episode.  Dr. James Spann, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Record for single day August rainfall shattered in Oklahoma (02:30) Tropical Storm Ernesto aimed for Bermuda (07:00) Model performance with Debby (10:00) Dr. Spann's experiences growing up in Brazil shaping a career in science (18:00) Initiatives to enhance space weather observations (27:10) Difference in policy as it's evolved over the years from NASA to NOAA (41:00) Sun observations (46:15) Solar activities increasing solar drag (01:02:00) Evolution and importance of partnerships in space weather (01:10:00) Intersection of science and faith (01:20:30) When is the next Carrington Event?  (01:23:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:23) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:03) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:32:18) and more! Web Sites from Episode 969: Dr. James F. Spann, Jr Bio Picks of the Week: Dr. James F. Spann - Aurorasaurus James Aydelott - Paul Smith on X: Oklahoma Meteor Shower/Aurora photo Jen Narramore - James Aydelott on X: Dad Joke on FOX23 Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Full Protection Poncho Troy Kimmel - May 9th, 2024 Large Hail and Damaging Wind Storms in Central Texas/Storyboard by NWS Austin-San Antonio Kim Klockow-McClain - NWS SWPC on X Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magainze - 2023 Hurricane/Tornado Season Issue James Spann - James Spann on X: Aurora Photo from Blue Mounds, Wisconsin The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

It's a Homegrown show tonight to kick off the month of August. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Rick Smith's cameo in "Twisters" (02:30) What is the purpose of the college experience?  (11:30) Importance of being well-rounded outside of school in building your resume (31:00) How COVID pandemic impacted ability to write and communicate with others (41:00) Increasing relevance of internships as a precursor to employment (59:30) Advantages/Disadvantages of Graduate/Post Graduate school (01:06:00) Honing time management skills (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:30:11) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:32:23) National Weather Round-Up (01:34:31) E-Mail Segment  and more! Web Sites from Episode 968: The Alabama Weather Blog The Alabama Weather Blog on X  Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Watch Duty Wildfire Map Jen Narramore - Braxton Banks on X: Tornado near downtown Buffalo, NY Rick Smith - No Heat Stroke Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - NHC Website Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Dr. Rick Progressive Insurance Commercial James Spann - James Spann on X: Downtown Buffalo NY tornado video seen from Westin Hotel The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a Forecast Team/Senior Software Engineer at DTN.  He has a Masters in Meteorology at OU and a PhD in Meteorology from OU.  Dr. Sam Lillo, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Current state of sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasting (10:00) Will AI eventually replace forecasters?  (14:15) Seasonal outlook verification (17:00) RadarScope and other DTN products (21:00) El Nino Weather Events Research (34:45) Problems with forecasting random airmass convection in the summertime (47:30) Hurricane season speculation (01:03:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:11:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:13:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 967:   Dr. Sam Lillo on X Picks of the Week: Dr. Sam Lillo - Tropycal Python Package James Aydelott - MAFFS4 Drops Fire Retardant on "Long Fire" Jen Narramore - WX History on X: 07/25/2005 Sand Point, Alaska Tornado Photo Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Video of Wet Microburst at Fairview Peak/NWS Reno NV Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - How Jesse Owens' Olympic Teammate Kept the Tuskegee Airmen Safe During World War II The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This week's episode is all about the long-awaited reboot to the 1996 classic "Twister".  Released in movie theaters late last week, "Twisters" is finally here. Our First Guest WeatherBrain for this very special episode is the Former Director of the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL).  He's also the Former Deputy Director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory.  Kevin Kellehur, it's good to see you. The Second Guest WeatherBrain joining us is a meteorologist at NSSL, having been there since 2016.  He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD at the University of Oklahoma.  Dr. Sean Waugh, thanks for stopping by to chat with us. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Twisters op ening weekend 07/19/24 (11:15) Discussions on where to shoot the movie (33:30) Real-life meteorological notes from college students used in the movie (41:00) Difficulty of recreating realistic-looking tornadoes in film (46:00) Fujiwhara effect/science behind dual tornadoes shown in the film (50:00) James Paxton's role in the movie (55:30) Fostering relationships behind the scenes during filming (01:04:00) What to take away from movie for the younger generation of weather enthusiasts (01:16:00) When will "Twisters (2024)" be released on streaming services/DVD?  (01:29:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:36:06) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:38:23) National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:39:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 966:   Dr. Sean Waugh on X Picks of the Week: Kevin Kellehur - Leigh Orf's Thunderstorm Research YouTube Channel Dr. Sean Waugh - Girls Who Chase James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: 1950s Tornado Warning System Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk: Fact-checking the 1996 film "Twister" Rick Smith - 'Twisters' movie: NOAA tornado science and staff behind the scenes Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - CNA: Mis- and Disinformation During Hurricane Season: Implications for Emergency Management Bill Murray - Out James Spann - The New Madrid Seismic Zone/USGS The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

A recent policy proposal has sent shockwaves through the meteorological community by calling for the dismantling of NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We'll decode the controversial Project 2025 document with a political scientist, and then get the insider's perspective from Dr. Neil Jacobs, former NOAA administrator. Dr. Jacobs will discuss the origin of the organization, it's important functions, and why he thinks NOAA is too solid for politics to shake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Hydrologic Operations Division with the Harris County Flood Control District and is a Degreed Meteorologist in the Harris County/Houston area.  He implements a regular communication with multiple agencies, elected officials and media partners during episodes of severe weather and activations.  He oversees the operation of the District's flood operations as well as the Flood Warning System and the flood forecasting efforts.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from Texas A&M.  He's also known for his constant reporting and calm demeanor during 2017's Hurricane Harvey.  Jeff Lindner, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Dangerous squall line approaching Chicago area (02:00) Looking back at Houston derecho event Spring 2024 (08:00) Glimpse at ongoing Houston-area power outage issues following Hurricane Beryl (09:00) Preparing for extended power outages (15:00) Waning attention spans with the public when trying to distribute weather information (36:30) Forecasts vs post-event impacts (39:00) Revisiting 2017's Hurricane Harvey (01:11:00) 183,000 still without power in Houston area as of 07/15/24 (01:36:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:22:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:24:36) E-Mail Segment and more! Web Sites from Episode 965:   Jeff Lindner on X Picks of the Week: Jeff Lindner - Weather Insights Podcast James Aydelott - USA TODAY: Heat wave death count keeps growing, but true toll is higher Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - CNA National Security Analysis Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Barry Butler Photography on X: Triple Lightning Strike at 1221am The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professional storm chaser and field weather reporter for The Weather Channel.  He's known for his extensive use of drones and live-streaming technology to document severe weather events across the country.  He travels over 60,000 miles a year to provide impactful weather coverage and to support local communities and people with his expertise.  Charles Peek, it's great to have you with us on tonight's episode. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas (20:30) Inland impacts/Houston area aftermath (25:00) Witnessing positive help as a photographer after weather disasters (42:20) Abnormally active tornado activity in ArkLaTex with remnants of Beryl (58:00) Comparing Beryl to 2005's Rita in terms of post landfall tornado activity (01:00:00) Importance of empathy in weather forecasting (01:05:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:40:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:42:42) National Weather Round-Up (01:44:22) E-Mail Segment and more! Web Sites from Episode 964:   WeatherCall Charles Peek Reporter/Weather Photography on Facebook Charles Peek on X Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - 124F at Palm Springs, CA Jen Narramore - Waterspout destroys family's Citrus County fish camp but not the memories made there Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - SARSAT Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - OFF THE GRID: U.S. Power Outage Tracker Bill Murray - Tropical Tidbits James Spann - NWS Shreveport on X: Photo of 63 Beryl-related tornado warnings issued The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a NWS meteorologist at Rapid City, SD who turned a childhood fear of thunderstorms into a career focused on public safety, with experience in forecasting and research.  Keith Sherburn, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, our Second Guest WeatherBrain on tonight's episode is a NWS meteorologist focused on protecting lives and property by communicating severe weather risks, serving as the Severe Weather Program Coordinator and Lightning Safety Expert for the NWS.  He holds a BS in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and an MS in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State.  Aaron Treadway, it's great to see you on the show. Senior Vice President of WeatherCall Services Bruce Thomas also drops by later in the episode to discuss WeatherCall's products and services. WeatherCall delivers polygonal warnings on your smartphone and works with many Fortune 500 companies including cruise lines and pharmaceutical companies. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tulsa breaks June record with 118F Heat Index (01:00) NOAA Pathways Program (12:30) Ernest P Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (14:45) Improving the severe weather warning process/Current warning paradigm issues (26:10) NWS Community-centric warnings (27:00) Convective Warning Mutual Aid (47:30) AI/automation and weather forecasting (52:00) Reducing number of SVR warnings/FAR (01:10:30) 6/25 Unwarned Nebraska tornado (01:32:00) Updated lightning death statistics (01:52:00) WeatherCall NexGen (01:53:45) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:44:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (Jen is out this week) National Weather Round-Up (02:03:00) E-Mail Segment (Jen is out this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 963:   WeatherCall Keith Sherburn on X Picks of the Week: Keith Sherburn  - AMS BOGM YouTube Page Aaron Treadway - "Isaac's Storm: A Man, A Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History" by Erik Larson James Aydelott - NOAA Aircraft Operations Center on X: Into the eye of Hurricane Beryl Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Aviation Weather Center Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Epsilon Discussion from December 2005 Bill Murray - Tropical Tidbits James Spann - Phillip Klotzbach on X The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our first attempt with this very special guest a few weeks back didn't go quite as planned, so we are back for Version 2.0 with tonight's Guest WeatherBrain. Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion.  He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist.  He's currently a meteorologist in Norman, OK doing data analysis and understanding parameters with significant/weak tornadoes and large/small hail.  Dr. Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Panel for tonight's episode! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. What is a hodograph?  (05:30) What is deviant motion in a tornado?  (07:45) Using convective models to forecast holographs (19:00) National Storm Chaser Summit 2025 (29:30) Constructive/destructive merger research (31:30)  What is a storm object?  (54:00) Communicating complex weather solutions to the public (56:30) Hail's expanding bullseye/current research (01:10:00) Issues with radar-based hail estimation algorithms (01:17:00) Lack of public response to severe thunderstorm warnings (01:24:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:27:58) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:58) National Weather Round-Up (01:31:00) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 962:   Dr. Cameron Nixon on X Dr. Cameron Nixon on YouTube WeatherCall Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Seth Kaplan on X: Radian Dam just south of Mankato/Imminent failure condition Jen Narramore - "The Ringgold-Apison-Cleveland EF4 Tornado-April 27, 2011: Stories from the April 25-28, 2011 Super Outbreak" by TornadoTalk and Jen Narramore Rick Smith - Storm Chasers capture tornado's 300 mph wind speed Neil Jacobs - The effect of temperature on language complexity: Evidence from seven million parliamentary speeches Troy Kimmel - SCIENCE IMPACT: Experimental Warn-On Forecast System yields 75-minute lead time on violent tornado Kim Klockow-McClain - Link Pending Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Deran Hall on X: Utah lightning photo The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Unified Forecast System.  Good to see you on the show, Allison Gregory! Also dropping by as Guest Panelist is the Service Coordinator/WCM equivalent for the Space Weather Prediction Center.  Shawn Dahl, thanks for chatting with us. The incoming Chair of the AMS Early Career Leadership Academy also makes an appearance as Guest Panelist.  Alex Morrison, thanks for dropping by to chat. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. 1st Annual AMS Broadcast Meteorology and Weather Communication Conference (01:20) Publicizing Space Weather (09:30) KP Index/Geomagnetic Storms (17:45) Carrington Event (26:00) AMS Early Career Leadership Academy (42:00) Space Weather in the Latino Community (01:04:45) Atmospheric Rivers (01:22:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:42) National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 961:   WeatherCall AMS Early Career Leadership Academy Alex Morrison on X Picks of the Week: Shawn Dahl - NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center James Aydelott - SCIENCE IMPACT: EXPERIMENTAL WARN-ON-FORECAST SYSTEM YIELDS 75-MINUTE LEAD TIME ON VIOLENT TORNADO Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - AMS Summer Policy Colloquium Troy Kimmel - FORTIFIEDHome.org Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Link pending The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a forecaster at the National Weather Service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She's also a GIS expert and is involved in several local regional and national GIS projects.  She has a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University.  Megan Williams, it's great to see you. Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is the WCM/Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge.  She also does community outreach, quality control, product improvement, and is largely the face of the forecast office.  She holds a Bachelor's in Meteorology and a Master's Degree in Public Administration.  Lauren Nash, thanks for stopping by to hang out with us tonight. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. 100+ tornadoes in State of Oklahoma so far in 2024 (04:00) April 2021 Capsizing of Seacore Power (09:45) Wake Low explained (13:10) Forecasting Wake Lows (33:00) Role of local media after storms move offshore (38:45) How do local mariners get weather information?  (40:15) Improving watch/warning framework (47:15) Advice for young meteorologists (51:15) Hurricane season preparation for tropical NWS offices (53:00) Lessons learned from Hurricane Ida (01:02:30) NWS New Orleans/NHC relationship (01:09:00) June 8th, 1974 tornado outbreak (01:28:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:17:36) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:20:36) National Weather Round-Up (01: E-Mail Segment (01:21:45) and more! Web Sites from Episode 960:   New Orleans/Baton Rouge NWS Megan Williams on X Lauren Nash on X WeatherCall Picks of the Week: Megan Williams - 2 rescued and 1 body recovered from Albuquerque arroyos following flash flooding James Aydelott - Chris Tomer on X: Cat Watching a Tornado in Northern Lincoln County, Colorado Jen Narramore - NWS Storm Prediction Center on X: May 2024 Month-In-Review Thread Rick Smith - Twisters (2024) Movie Tickets and Showtimes Near You Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - June 8th 1974 Tornado Outbreak and Flash Floods Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - A Comprehensive Analysis of the Spatial and Seasonal Shifts in Tornado Activity in the United States The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion.  He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist.  Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Panel for tonight's episode! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. AMS Summer Policy Colloquium (04:00) Texas EMA Conference Fort Worth (08:15) Meteorologist John E. Hales Jr passes away (11:00) 2024 Hot Springs Village, Arkansas EF2 tornado (25:45) Destructive and Constructive Cell Mergers (28:00) Empty spaces in Tornado Watches (51:00) Reinventing the wheel in meteorology (01:01:00) Fatality in early-morning line of Alabama severe thunderstorms during Memorial Day Weekend (01:26:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:06:08) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:56) National Weather Round-Up (01:26:30) E-Mail Segment (01:10:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 959:   Cameron Nixon on X WeatherCall Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - Remembering D-Day's Untold Story: How weather impacted military operation James Aydelott - Photo of Ropeout of second Silverton tornado Jen Narramore - The Shot: A Buzzer-Beater That Saved Lives Rick Smith - Don't Fry! Protect Yourself From Dangers of the Sun Neil Jacobs - Storm Interactions Troy Kimmel - 70 mph wind gust at Tyler Regional Airport due to severe thunderstorm Kim Klockow-McClain - U.S. Annual Counts of Tornado LSRs Bill Murray - BlackBerry (film) James Spann - Mark J on X: Reply to Weatherman Chris Bailey The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a 14-year-old weather enthusiast from St. Louis, Missouri.  He's recently been interviewed on The Weather Channel, Fox News Weather, and other podcasts as well as going viral on X/formerly known as twitter.  He focuses on severe weather forecasts and covering severe weather all over America.  Most recently, he covered the severe weather outbreak last weekend in Texas and Oklahoma.  Beckett Moore, it's an honor to have you on tonight's episode and welcome to the show! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Looking back at North Texas severe weather on 05/25/24 Beckett's livestream setup for severe weather streams (16:00) Advice to younger weather enthusiasts who want to pursue the science (25:45) Monetizing weather and social media (38:00) Questioning wall to wall coverage of Valley View, TX tornado (43:30) Advice for those afraid of severe weather (58:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:16:36) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:18:38) and more! Web Sites from Episode 958:   Moore Weather on X Moore Weather on YouTube WeatherCall Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Beckett Moore - Video of tornado near Windthorst, Texas over Memorial Day Weekend 2024 Bruce Jones - Barnsdall Main Street Well Site James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Twin tornadoes lofting debris near Decatur, AR Jen Narramore - 1925 Tri-State Tornado Damage Path and Associated Storm System Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Plane Being Blown Away from DFW Gate in Severe Storm Kim Klockow-McClain - The Great St. Louis Tornado of 1896 Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - Keenan Willard on X: Multiple deaths in North Texas tornado The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain grew up dreaming of being a meteorologist and has had a passion for weather ever since he was a kid.  He was born in Columbus Ohio where he went to high school and has lived there ever since. For college, he first went to Valparaiso for 1 year where he played baseball and took meteorology classes.  Then, he transferred to Ohio State, for his final 3 years of college, where he got his undergraduate in Atmospheric Sciences and a minor in Computer science (coding).  Since graduating from college, he has worked as a technology consultant for 7 years and has also been a cohost on the Storm Front Freak podcast since its inception.  Even though he initially decided to go into consulting after receiving an offer to go into TV meteorology right out of college, his true passion is and always has been weather.  He just recently started a Live Severe Weather streaming show (under the alias Storm Cat5) called Outbreak, where he along with other Storm Front Freaks nowcast tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and extreme weather across the U.S.. His goal with Outbreak is to bring my passion for weather to the world to get more people to love and understand weather better instead of being terrified of it.   If just one person comes away from their show knowing more about the weather and how to react to it, that's a success in Brady's book.  Also, he has had enough with not pursuing my passion for weather, which is really where Outbreak was born from. He loves every second that he is on Outbreak and his goal is to make it a household name.  They have had around seven shows so far.  Brady Harris, welcome to tonight's show and thanks for joining us. Also appearing tonight is a dedicated meteorologist and author.  She's known for her contributions to the Storm Front Freaks Podcast and has a passion for weather education.  She's the author of the "Frances Fox" books for children.  Her day job is in marketing for Atmospheric G2.  Cyrena Arnold, welcome to WeatherBrains. Last but certainly not least is two veterans of the show.  Hurricane specialist/chaser/severe weather expert Mark Sudduth and Mississippi State University professor Greg Nordstrom are here tonight with us to discuss their upcoming hail research in the Great Plains, Hurricane Season Outlook, and other topics.  Great to see you both and thanks for joining the show tonight. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. 80 tornadoes so far in Oklahoma in 2024 (05:00) Severe thunderstorm/major damage in Houston 5/16/24 (10:30) Excessive heat in Atlantic Ocean ahead of Hurricane season (27:15) Communicating Hurricane Season forecasts effectively with the general public (28:00) Mark Sudduth's hail research (52:00) Pending research of temperature gradient of a hailstone (01:04:30) Storm Front Freaks Podcast (01:22:45) Inspiration/background for "Outbreak" stream (01:26:00) Creation of "Frances the Fox" book series and its impact (01:32:00) What is GXT Radio?  (01:48:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:43:52) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:46:07) National Weather Round-Up (01: E-Mail Segment (01:54:20) and more! Web Sites from Episode 957:   WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Brady Harris - Blitzortung.org Live Lightning Map Cyrena Arnold - NOAA/NWS Headline Scores Home Bruce Jones - Tornado Talk on X: Ruskin Heights F5 Tornado May 20th, 1957 James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Photo of Jeff Piotrowski and David Hoadley storm chasing Rick Smith - May 20, 2013: The day an EF5 tornado struck the OKC Metro Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - NWS HeatRisk Kim Klockow-McClain - 51st Conference on Broadcast Meteorology and Seventh Conference on Weather Warnings and Communication Bill Murray - L.A. FLIGHTS YouTube Channel James Spann - Real Time Tropical Cyclones The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an old friend of the show.  He recently joined Spire, a weather forecasting company that utilizes advanced satellite technology and data analytics to produce highly accurate and timely weather forecasts.  He appeared on show No. 303 in November 2011 and show 751 a few years later in 2020.   He's a seasoned meteorologist with extensive experience in weather technology data analysis.  He co-founded Weather Decision Technologies before it was acquired by DTN.  Michael Eilts, welcome to back to WeatherBrains. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Origins/acquisition of RadarScope (17:15) WDT acquisition by DTN (20:30) What is radio occultation?  (23:45) Impact of Spire's data/Governmental relationships (28:30) Paradigm shift of satellite data from governmental to commercial (35:30) Physics of the low Earth orbit of the atmosphere (47:35) Differences between artificial intelligence and machine learning (52:45) AMS Forecast Improvement Group (58:55) What defines a "bust" in the weather community?  (01:14:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:57) National Weather Round-Up (01:26:00) E-Mail Segment (01:09:10) and more! Web Sites from Episode 956:   AI weather modeling: Spire and NVIDIA's partnership presents true evolution in weather prediction WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - Foghorn James Aydelott - Video of the tornado in the Jemez Mountains Jen Narramore - Jen appears on "Across the Sky" podcast to discuss Tornado Talk Rick Smith - April 25-May 10th 2024 Severe Weather Sequence analysis from NWS SPC Rick Smith - PBS NOVA Tornado! Original Broadcast, 1985 Neil Jacobs - Here come the cicadas! Cicada double brood emerging across eastern states with potential impacts to young trees, no danger to people and pets Troy Kimmel - Tennessee Valley Weather Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - National Hurricane Center Products and Services Update for 2024 Hurricane Season The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest Panelist is a show regular.  He's the SOO at the Birmingham NWS office.  Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you on the show. Our first Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an Emergency Management Officer with the Jefferson County Alabama Emergency Management Agency.  Melissa Sizemore, thanks for joining us on this week's episode. Guest WeatherBrain No. 2. is a former EMA officer with Calhoun County Alabama.  He's now a full-time Professor at Idaho State University with the Homeland Security Program.  He will soon be joining the faculty at Jacksonville State University with their well-known and respected Emergency Management Program.  Jonathan Gaddy, it's good to see you on the show. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. *Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25* Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. What is a Science and Operations Officer?  (03:30) Rapid growth in Emergency Management field (10:45) Integrated Warning Team Concept (15:20) Excessive hyperbole concern in professional weather enterprise (22:30) Potential economic/financial issues as a result of excessive hyperbole (28:00) AMS Digital Seal (32:45) "Hot Washes" in EMA field (51:40) Lack of cohesion in perceiving risk in Social Science's infancy (01:07:30) Ongoing severe weather in Kansas and Oklahoma (01:22:30) Weather enterprise and its role in Emergency Management (01:38:30) How do we make the warning process better?  (1:43:15) Acceptable FAR/False Alarm Ratio (01:45:30) 2024 Hurricane Season (01:54:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:35) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 955:   WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Jonathan Gaddy - FEMA Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) Melissa Sizemore - CERT Kevin Laws - Rip Current Awareness Bruce Jones - James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Road in Smithville, MS named after Johnny Parker Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Hurricane Awareness Tours Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Conditional Intensity Forecast Verification Using Significant Severe Local Storm Reports Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Real Time Tropical Cyclones The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.  

Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Pueblo, CO.  He got interested in weather as a youngster in elementary school and never got rid of the "bug".  He attended FSU's Meteorology program and following graduation had employment stops as a freshman meteorologist in Wilmington, Ohio and Pittsburg, PA.  He also worked with the Administrator of NOAA in Washington, DC for two years.  He's a veteran of the show and and at the time was the Pacific Regional WCM in Honolulu.  It's great to have him back.  Charlie Woodrum, welcome! Our Guest WeatherBrain is a northeast Arkansas native currently attending Mississippi State University as a Graduate student.  She's also a Teaching Assistant for the Broadcast Meteorology program and recently presented at the Southeast Severe Storms Symposium 2024.  Kristina Balentine, welcome to the show! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in Central Plains (01:30) Sulphur, OK extreme damage (06:30) Recent Oklahoma tornado fatalities  (09:45) 105 confirmed tornadoes from last Fri-Sun's outbreak sequence (11:00) Influence of Call To Action statements (32:15) Correlation coefficient (33:15) Dealing with loss of life in mobile homes in severe weather (47:15) Do most people have a tornado plan?  (55:15) Tips on job search in meteorology field (01:29:00) What does the future weather forecaster look like?  (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:17:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:48) National Weather Round-Up  E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 954:   Kristina Balentine on X WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Kristina Balentine - Video of tornado crossing interstate in Nebraska Charlie Woodrum - NWS Lightning Toolkit Bruce Jones - 2024 EMAT Workshop Conference James Aydelott - Incredible video of a waterspout on Lake Eufaula Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - The April 27-28, 2024 Tornado Outbreak and Flash Flooding Event Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Manufactured Homes FAQ Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Tornado Outbreak of April 26, 2024 The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest Panelist needs no introduction.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2016.  Johnny Parker, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our Guest WeatherBrains tonight consist of the team from the Tennessee Valley Weather network.  They are redefining local weather broadcasting.  They have a television-quality production with a state of the art studio stationed in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  It's an innovative approach that brings expert community-based weather reporting directly to viewers in their area. First joining us is the Managing Meteorologist of Tennessee Valley Weather, and his two-decades plus career is defined by deep local ties  and a commitment to public safety.  Ben Luna, welcome to the show! Next up to introduce themselves is the Chief Meteorologist of TVW who has extensive experience in the field due to his early fascination with weather.   His expertise is complimented by his background in education and community-focused forecasting.  Fred Gossage, welcome. Staff Meteorologist Kelli Rosson is originally from Chicago and she handles the mid-day forecasts for the network.  She has a passion for public education and weather safety and boasts an extensive educational background in the field where she earned her Bachelor's from Western Kentucky University.  Kelli, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, Weekend Meteorologist of the network is joining us and is a dedicated member of the team and is also a self-proclaimed radar expert.  Bryan Wilson, welcome. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. "Forgotten F5" of April 16, 1998 (13:30) Generating revenue/business model (33:00) Tennessee Valley Weather's relationship with local NWS (39:45) DMA switchover process (58:30) Countering hype-driven forecasters online (01:10:00) Importance of gaining institutional knowledge in the industry (01:29:00) Distributing vital information on social media (01:30:00) Hiring opportunities (01:40:15) Street named after Johnny Parker (01:53:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:45:09) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:47:27) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 953:   WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Fred Gossage - Tennessee Valley Weather Bryan Wilson - Iowa Environmental Mesonet Bruce Jones - HEAT.Gov James Aydelott - NWS Norman on X: "Are You Ready for Severe Weather?" Jen Narramore - 2024 Annual Preliminary Report Summary NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center Rick Smith - SPC Severe Weather Outlooks At A Glance Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn Bill Murray - Experimental NOAA Surf Forecast Matrix James Spann - Scott Thomas on X: "A powerful read in the NWS FWD discussion today. Everyone should give this a read" The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a familiar face for those who watch The Weather Channel, as she regularly appeared on the network in the early 2000s.  She's an experienced broadcast meteorologist and a podcaster.  She also has a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter for several years to begin her career.  Her first job was as a reporter for WEAR-TV in Pensacola before moving to KIII-TV in Corpus, Christi Texas.  She then moved to Brunswick, Georgia to work in TV there, and then took a job in Bangor, Maine in TV news.  It was in Maine where she really got interested in meteorology, where she attended Plymouth State University and earned her Degree in Meteorology.  Her first major opportunity in weather was WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, before her move to The Weather Channel.  Heather Tesch, thanks for joining us! Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. "Beyond with Heather Tesch" (10:30) Profound stories dealing with near-death experiences (16:45) Balancing perspectives in podcasting (35:30) People reporting strengthening feelings of compassion after experiencing near-death (01:01:00) Neath-death studies and their analysis (01:06:00) How these stories have changed the host (01:19:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:24:45) Importance of NOAA Weather Radio (01:29:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:33:25) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 952:   Beyond with Heather Tesch on YouTube WeatherCall AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Heather Tesch - Mitch West Weather on YouTube Bruce Jones - Readers Share Stories of Their Loved Ones' Deathbed Visions James Aydelott - Video of wind in El Paso, TX from Cassie Frey Jen Narramore - Out Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - Red Cross CPR Training Troy Kimmel - Latest Disaster for National Weather Service: Paying its Bills Kim Klockow-McClain - Out Bill Murray - Out James Spann - SPC Practically Perfect Hindcast The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight's episode is a home grown show with the regulars where we will be discussing  a hodgepodge of topics in the weather world and beyond.  We do these from time to time... thanks for tuning in for an all new WeatherBrains. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. ****Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25**** Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Where were you during the solar eclipse?  (03:00) Fighting eclipse disinformation on social media (11:30) What makes a good resume according to Dr. Jacobs  (24:00) Rapid change in culture concerning FAR/False-alarm ratio (31:00) Mitigating loss of life of those who live in manufactured housing during severe weather events (43:45) 26th anniversary of April 8th, 1998 Birmingham, AL F5 tornado Rampant conspiracy theories appearing online and the dangerous threats experienced by broadcasters (01:03:00) Preliminary hurricane season analysis (01:27:40) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:09:00) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 951:   AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Bruce Jones - "On the Trail of the Ice Age Floods - Northern Reaches" by Bruce Bjornstad James Aydelott - Cloud Meme Jen Narramore - Xenia, OH F5 Tornado April 3, 1974 Rick Smith - Out Neil Jacobs - College of Dupage: Satellite and Radar Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - What About the Dufresnes? Bill Murray - Foghorn James Spann - 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Through the Eyes of NASA (Official Broadcast) The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Tonight on WeatherBrains is the topic of a significant anniversary in the meteorological field.  Tonight's show focuses on the Super Outbreak of 1974.  Fifty years on, its impact is still being felt.  The warning process, victim impacts and how the event itself changed the weather community forever from a professional standpoint will all be discussed. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a previous alumni of the show, most recently in 2020.  He received his Bachelor of Science in meteorology at Penn State University.  He received his Master's and PhD at the University of Chicago, where he studied tornadoes and severe storms under Dr. Ted Fujita.  He joined the faculty at Penn State in 1978 as an Associate Professor and taught courses in weather analysis and forecasting, natural disasters, as well as other topics.  He retired in 2019 after being the severe weather expert at The Weather Channel for over two decades.  Dr. Greg Forbes, we are honored to have you join the panel tonight. Our next Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to anyone interested in severe weather.  He dedicated well over three decades to the National Weather Service, including 22 years as a Lead Forecaster at the SPC.  He significantly advanced the field of severe weather forecasting and mesoscale convective system motion.  His contributions are recognized with numerous awards and mentorships and have all left a lasting impact on the research and operational  forecasting community.  Steve Corfidi, welcome to the show. Guest WeatherBrain No. 3 is making his sixth appearance on the podcast.  He serves as the Director of NOAA's NWS Assistant Administrator for Weather Services.  He's significantly advanced weather operations in the United States through his extensive experience and pivotal roles he's previously played.  His career is distinguished by close collaboration with emergency managers.  Ken Graham, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, Guest WeatherBrain No. 4 is a legend in his own right.  He received his Degree in Meteorology from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1964.  He earned his Masters and PhD in Meteorology at Florida State University.  He served NOAA in a number of positions in his over four decades with the government agency in both research and operations including forecasting.  He retired from federal service in 2005.  He then served as a Senior Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research and Environmental Sciences until 2009.  His career began in Miami in the mid-60s as a hurricane specialist at the NHC.   Dr. Joe Golden, thanks for joining us tonight. Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information.  Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Where our Panelists were in 1974 during Super Outbreak (15:45) Soundings/CAPE/shear data prior to Super Outbreak (28:00) Changing perspectives from mid-70s to today concerning convective outlooks (30:45) Pattern recognition role in early meteorology evolution and it's impact felt today (37:15) How the Super Outbreak changed the National Weather Service (43:30) Role of satellite imagery in Super Outbreak (57:35) Experiences of emergency management and challenges of warning the public (01:07:00) Myths busted during event (01:17:45) Importance of ham radio during Super Outbreak (01:24:00) Development/origins of the Fujita scale (01:28:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more! Web Sites from Episode 949:   AMS Weather Band Midland Radio Picks of the Week: Steve Corfidi - Teletype catalog on Ebay Bruce Jones - Out James Aydelott - Zach Stanford on X: "Convergence of the chaser variety is real this afternoon across western Oklahoma where severe storms are expected later today" Jen Narramore - Online Presentation for 50th Anniversary of the April 1974 Super Outbreak Rick Smith - March 25, 1948 - The First Tornado Forecast Neil Jacobs - Out Troy Kimmel - Teletype photo Kim Klockow-McClain - NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center on X Bill Murray - Photo of Barney Fife and Troy Kimmel in Starkville James Spann - Qualitative Analysis of the Lived Experience of Tornado Survivors and Factors Affecting Community Resilience: A Case Study of an EF3 Tornado in Jacksonville, Alabama James Spann - User's Guide to the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.