Podcasts about warning coordination meteorologist

We discuss the deadly 1925 Tri-State Tornado with Christine Wielgos, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY. A commemoration event is scheduled for Saturday at Murphysboro High School.We highlight the Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for March, Owen Kocher from Richland County High School in Olney.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

In This Episode Clips: Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Fort Worth and John Gordon, Meteorologist in Charge at NWS-Louisville. Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Get all your Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 merch at TheWXStore.com/stormfrontfreaks 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Next Episode…it's the era of streaming weather coverage.  And we'll be talking for the first time with MAX VELOCITY on Thursday, March 13th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   We'll be streaming the show LIVE to the public on our YouTube channel.  The audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky:  @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox

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In This Episode Guest: Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist NWS-Norman and Film Consultant Brought to you by Drive Weather App Commentary during Twisters Film produced by Universal Studios, Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment Recognize our Patreon Teammates and 2025 Benefits Announce Next Show/Guest(s) Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  2025…PATREON MEMBERS ONLY ACCESS TO LIVE SHOW AND CHAT!   www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service-Norman, Oklahoma and Storm School Instructor to Cast and Crew of Twisters Film 10% OFF for LIFE when you subscribe to STORM-net and HurricaneVision at https://data.mesoscaleforecast.com/account/membership and use the code STORMFRONT at check-out Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak/StormCat5 gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Subscribe to us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…it's Dina's turn for a Podcast Takeover!  We'll be discussing how to make a living storm chasing with Severe Studios Kory Hartman and Jordan Hall.  It's LIVE Thursday, January 16th at 9pmET/8pmCT!   Join our growing list of Patreon teammates to get the LIVE details at Patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks.  As always, the audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak BlueSky: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube:  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Remember that tsunami on Thursday…that didn't happen? After a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 45 miles southwest of Eureka, a tsunami warning went into effect along the Northern California and Southern Oregon coastline. But why did it take so long for us to find out we weren't at risk? Why did some places, like Berkeley, order evacuations, and other cities were silent? We'll look at the region's emergency communication systems and what needs to be improved to better prepare for tsunamis and other natural disasters. Guests: Dan Brekke, editor and reporter, KQED News Lori Dengler, professor emeritus, Cal Poly Humboldt - department of geology Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator, National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska, run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Brian Garcia , Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service SF Bay Area/Monterey

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.

Kevin Deitsch, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service - St. Louis joins Tom Ackerman to preview winter weather and when that first snow fall could be.

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.

Meteorologist Dan Reilly answers all your burning questions about weather, hurricanes, and how forecasting works. What does a 50% chance of rain actually mean? How do weather patterns in the Pacific, like El Niño and La Niña, affect hurricane formation in the Atlantic? Can a butterfly's wings cause a tornado? Where do storms get their names? All that and much more in just 30 minutes. Dan Reilly is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He received his Master's degree in Meteorology from MIT. Follow him on X at @DReillyWx. Website resources mentioned in this episode: Weather.gov Hurricanes.gov

Guest: Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWS NormanIf you feel it, chase it! That is the tagline for one of the biggest movies of the summer and probably the biggest weather movie of the decade: Twisters. After the initial geek out took place, we were left with a lot of questions! Did it live up to its predecessor Twister, which inspired meteorologists all across the country to pursue their passion? Will we see a brand new wave of Kates and Tylers in the coming decades? Before we think too far ahead, we've got to break down the SCIENCE in the film, and who better to do that with than Rick Smith, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS Norman…Chapters00:00 Introduction to Twisters and Rick Smith09:14 Involvement with the Movie Twisters23:12 Accuracy of Science in Twisters34:02 Weather Modification and Taming Tornadoes36:42 The Future of Twisters and Potential SequelsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twisters' premiered July 19th with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the weather community. In this episode, we'll explore the film's scientific accuracy with Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, OK. He'll give us an insider's look at what it took to transform actors into believable storm chasers.. Plus, we discuss how it addresses the often-overlooked psychological impact of surviving tornadoes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In This Episode Guests: Rick Smith, NWS-Norman and Conner Tune, KFOR-TV Brought to you by windstormproducts.com Recognize our Patreon Teammates Spoiler Free Movie Review/Discussion (first 30 minutes) Storm Chaser Safety Tip - Vehicle Tools WARNING: Spoiler Full Movie Review/Discussion (after first 30 minutes) Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Announce Next Show/Guest(s) WindStormProducts® offers specialized fasteners for coastal projects. Ensure your structures stand strong in any weather. Visit WindStormProducts.com and fortify your space today! Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Our Guests Rick Smith Rick Smith is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Norman Forecast Office.  He's been a past guest of Storm Front Freaks including episode 100 in Oklahoma CIty and was involved in the filming of Twisters. Conner Tune Conner Tune is a professional Storm Tracker for KFOR-TV out of Oklahoma City, and an independent Storm Chaser with 12 years of experience.  He filmed scenes as a storm chaser in Twisters. For more storm chaser/spotter safety tips, visit the weather.gov ACES Weather Spotter Safety Program Shop Storm Front Freaks and Outbreak gear exclusively at thewxstore.com Follow us on YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks and our Twitter (@stormfrontfreaks) and Facebook (Storm Front Freaks) accounts for news when we go live with Storm Front Freaks Outbreak coverage of storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode…we're turning up the Freak factor with storm chaser and director of the film project Paratwisted, Cam Crosby.  We'll be LIVE Thursday, August 1st at 9pmET/8pmCT on YouTube while the audio podcast will be available over that weekend. Twitter: @stromfrontfreak Facebook: @stormfrontfreaks Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks TikTok: @stormfrontfreaks YouTube "RAW":  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

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 In This Episode Clips: WeatherBrains Co-Hosts Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Norman and Bill Murray, Former National Weather Association President Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…we've got the creator of the STORM-Net tornado forecast model and AtmoSphere Analytics, Andrew Brady joining us.  We'll be LIVE Thursday, June 20th at 9pmET/8pmCT on YouTube while the audio podcast will be available that weekend on your podcast player. Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak Facebook: @stormfrontfreaks Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks TikTok: @stormfrontfreakspodcast YouTube "RAW":  YouTube.com/stormfrontfreaks Credits Opening Music: Andrew Slotta/Phil Johnson Some Opening Footage Courtesy of Sanner/Tornado Titans Closing Music: Gabe Cox

June 6, 2024 ~ Last night powerful storms swept through Livonia, killing a 2 year-old boy. Jaclyn Anderson, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service joins Kevin and Tom to discuss the storms.

On today’s program, we’re speaking with Rich Kinney, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service-Quad Cities, about Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the tornado outbreak of March 31, 2023.

Chance Hayes, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Wichita says temperatures will be about normal, but we could see higher levels of rain and snow.

Tonight's show is the idea of friend of the podcast Jeremy Bower.  Tonight's Guest Panelist has appeared on several previous WeatherBrains episodes and is an accomplished photographer.  He won 2nd place in the 2022 AMS Weatherband Photo Contest.  He owns JRB Storm Photography and is employed by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.  Jeremy Bower, welcome back.  Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS Omaha since 1988.  He worked directly under the legendary Dr. Ted Fujita as a graduate student at the University of Chicago.  He's celebrating his upcoming retirement at the end of this month.  Brian Smith, welcome to WeatherBrains.

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

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

How can we get a feel for what colorblind people see? Marie Difolco with Colour Blind Awareness in the UK gives Mike an idea of the colorblind experience. And, how do you gauge a "chance of rain" in the weather report? Alex Tardy, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in San Diego, explains what's known as one of meteorology's most misunderstood terms.  Got questions? Email Mike at ivegotquestions@audacy.com

On this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the Fort Worth Office of the National Weather Service (NWS-FW). We discuss her role within the NWS and the role of NWS as a whole. Of course, we dive into the coordination between NWS and local Emergency Management. We also discuss topics such as being colorblind and being able to interpret weather data, NWS products useful for more than just predicting weather, and the future of NWSChat. Support the show

Jennifer Jones Lee hosts your Friday morning Wake Up Call. Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Eric Boldt joins the show to talk about the historic storm hitting California, as there's snow in the north and blizzard warnings in the southland. Investopedia's Caleb Silver shares information about the U.S. markets rising ahead of the key inflation report. The House Whisperer Dean Sharp gets your home prepared for this crazy weather and shares tips in efficiently using your heating energy. And ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson gives his "Cocaine Bear" review and talks about Eugene Levy's "The Reluctant Traveler".

Marc & Bo talk with Kevin Deitsch, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to discuss the National Weather Service's St. Louis 2023 Storm Spotter Classes Help protect your community: become a spotter for free! We have more classes than ever, both in-person and virtual, for you to choose from. Join thousands across the United States: become a trained storm spotter! Classes are free, take roughly 2 hours, and are offered in-person or virtually. There is no age limit either! – including one next weekend February 23, 2023 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL (upcoming in Ferguson, Farmington & Warrenton and at Lambert airport.) They recently had ones in Chesterfield, Downtown & St. Peters.  Go to weather.gov/stlouis for more.

  Welcome to 2nd Amendment Radio & the Great Outdoors with Marc Cox & Bo Matthews – as always we are produced by Carl Middleman (Pew Pew)! First, Bo has a mouse hunt going on in the house.  Then Tim Kjellesvik from Drury Outdoors is talking about the various hunting seasons: Black Bass in the Ozark Streams, Managed Turkey Hunt draws, Regulation Changes for the 2023-24 Deer Season & catch-and-keep trout season starts March 1 at trout parks.  Finally, Kevin Deitsch, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to discuss the National Weather Service's St. Louis 2023 Storm Spotter ClassesHelp protect your community: become a spotter for free! We have more classes than ever, both in-person and virtual, for you to choose from. Join thousands across the United States: become a trained storm spotter! Classes are free, take roughly 2 hours, and are offered in-person or virtually. There is no age limit either! – including one next weekend February 23, 2023 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL (upcoming in Ferguson, Farmington & Warrenton and at Lambert airport.) They recently had ones in Chesterfield, Downtown & St. Peters. 

We talked to Trisha Palmer, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service – GSP Office about the recent radar upgrade. She explained why the removal of the dome was so important and how it helps us going forward.

We talked to Trisha Palmer, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service – GSP Office about the recent radar upgrade. She explained why the removal of the dome was so important and how it helps us going forward.

Micheal Kurz, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service La Crosse in studio. Aside from reviewing the best/worst weather movies -- and he has yet to see Sharknado -- we previewed the bitter cold, snowy upcoming weather heading into Christmas, and we recapped what's perhaps La Crosse's craziest weather systems, which happened on Dec. 15, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme heat is a growing threat, nationally and globally. With temperatures rising— especially in traditionally cooler regions—it's crucial that organizations understand how extreme heat impacts their people, facilities, and business. In part one of our two-part series on extreme heat, Paul Yura, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service, shares significant heat trends throughout the U.S. and how organizations can prepare their people and property. Listen to our conversation with Paul to learn about: How extreme heat can affect both indoor and outdoor employees The impacts of extreme heat on infrastructure Early and immediate symptoms of heat-related illnesses Actionable tips to ensure employee safety during heat waves Why organizations should develop and implement extreme heat plans and trainings The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia . You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribing here.  Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.

One of the aspects of our environment that impacts us on a daily basis is the weather. When it comes to disasters, the weather can be the cause of the disaster and even if it isn't, weather conditions are something we need to always concern ourselves with. In this podcast the guest is Reid Wolcott, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle In the podcast we have a wide-ranging discussion about how the NWS is organized and the weather products that they provide. In the second half we discuss the issuance of warnings, changes come to warning terminology and all the different electronic means used to issue warnings.This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

Guest: Cory Mottice, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Billings, Montana

Dr. Moffitt brings on his good friend, former college roommate, Kevin Deitsch, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO. The two of them explore and normalize the compassionate people behind the National Weather Service and breaking stereotypes along the way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/normalizethisshit/support

A sneak peek into an episode off the beaten path of psychology. Kevin Deitsch is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, MO. On the upcoming episode of Normalize This Sh!t, Matt and Kevin explore and normalize the compassionate people behind the NWS and breaking stereotypes along the way. Episode drops 06/13 at 9am PST. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/normalizethisshit/support

Kurt Kotenberg, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Green Bay shares weather predictions for this summer, how La Nina will impact Northeast Wisconsin and how it's been more windy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A derecho storm system moved through parts of the Northern Plains Thursday, May 12, 2022. Preliminary information shows the system produced 7 tornadoes and caused destruction across a wide swatch of the region. National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr says it was was one of the most extreme examples of a derecho on record.

Our guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the NWS in Wichita, Kansas, where he's held the position since 1995.  Chance Hayes, welcome to the show!  Joining us as Guest Panelist is KAIT-8 TV Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan.  Welcome!

When it rains in North Texas from March through June, there's often a chance for thunderstorms, hail, and even some tornadoes. But what makes this part of the country susceptible to those threats? And how should we prepare for them? In a roundtable format KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Fort Worth office Jennifer Dunn, and Tarrant County Emergency Management Coordinator David McCurdy explain why North Texas gets those storms and what to do when they arrive.

03/23/22 : Joel is live at the Red River Watershed Management Basin Conference, and joined by Greg Gust. Greg is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service - Grand Forks, and they talk about the flood potential for 2022.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFOR's Dale Johnson talks with National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Brian Smith, about Severe Weather Awareness Week March 21 thru 25

Guess what's (almost) back again?!?! Severe Weather Season is nearly upon us once again. To help us get prepared, Ron Morales, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Charleston has joined CEMA's Chelsea Sawyer and Sakile Johnson to discuss the science behind severe weather. Tune in for a great conversation on severe weather, how NWS issues alerts, like Tornado Warnings, and how you can get involved!

Drive Idaho is back, kicking off our FOURTH season! Join Vince Trimboli as he discusses winter weather emergencies with special guests Greydon Wright, Operations Engineer and Timothy Axford, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service. 

Starting this week, the National Weather Service will be issuing a new tier of Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that will automatically be delivered to your cell phone. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing 80 mph winds or baseball-sized hail will now be categorized as "destructive," a classification that will prompt the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) to sound on your phone if you are near the storm. The WEA functionality already delivers severe weather alerts to your phone for all tornado warnings and select flash flood warnings. The change is a part of a multi-year effort by the National Weather Service to simplify their severe weather hazards and make them more assemble. This week to help understand the change, we're looking back at part of an interview with Trisha Palmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. See the full interview: https://youtu.be/2oycYpg6VEs See our 2019 interview about the NWS Hazard Simplification Project: https://youtu.be/jdSVhXr9G_A Prepare for the hurricane season: https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

Joni Bokovoy, DrPH (Cherokee) – Epidemiology Consultant; Louise Fode, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Anchorage Forecast Office. Just like meteorological crises, tribal health challenges can present unique challenges. Today’s show begins with practical examples of how the science of epidemiology can help tribal health concerns and concludes with segments from the National Weather Service discussing how to […]

The 2021 hurricane season is upon us. In part one of our three-part series on hurricane preparedness, Melissa Huffman, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, shares her expert knowledge on common and not-so-common hurricane hazards and how to prepare for them. Topics covered: - What to expect from this year's season - How hurricanes are measured - Hazards that can impact you during and after a storm - How Hurricane Harvey's unprecedented rainfall influenced social science initiatives at the National Weather Service For more information, visit hurricanes.gov or email Melissa at melissa.huffman@noaa.gov. The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.

After flash flooding this week near Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, we're taking a closer look at how excessive rainfall and the risk for flash flooding are forecast. Our guest this week on the Carolina Weather Group is Alex Lamers, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Weather Prediction Center, which is the arm of NOAA's National Weather Service primarily responsible for forecasting large rainfall events and the risk of flooding. SUPPORT THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP BY BECOMING A SUPPORTER ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP #northcarolina #southcarolina #weather #ncwx #scwx SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com The Carolina Weather Group produces operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

The 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak was historic. Between April 25-28, more than 360 tornadoes were confirmed by National Weather Service in 21 states from Texas to New York. In this episode, recorded on the 10-year anniversary of the event, John De Block, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service, talks about the importance of having a safety plan for tornadoes so that you can protect life and property wherever you may be. Topics discussed: - The experience of living and working through a severe tornado outbreak - Getting people to move from curiosity and fascination to active preparation - Actionable takeaways from the outbreak The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.

Tim Halbach, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Sullivan speaks with WTMJ's Rusty Mehlberg on what factors are needed for severe thunderstorms to form, what steps are taken to let people know when a severe weather threat is possible, and what enhancing words could be added to certain severe storm warnings.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Chief Meteorologist at ABC 11 in Raleigh, North Carolina.  He's been in broadcast meteorology since 1991.  He was named Chief Meteorologist in in 2007.  Chris Hohmann, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Emergency Coordinator for central Carolina amateur radio Skywarn.  She's been volunteering with the NWS since 2005.  She's also a SKYWARN class instructor.  Virginia Enzor, welcome!  Our third guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Raleigh.  He's been with the NWS since 1999.  He's worked at the NWS offices in Newport, Morehead City, Tampa, Flagstaff and Raleigh, where he's been since 2012.  Nick Petro, welcome to WeatherBrains! 

Spring weather in North Carolina and South Carolina means the risk for severe weather including thunderstorms and tornadoes. This week the Carolina Weather Group chats with Trisha Palmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, to understand the risk from damaging wind, hail, and floods in the Carolinas. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER. UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE CONTENT WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE SHOW ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/support

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is John De Block, who is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the NWS in Birmingham.  Welcome back to the show!  Also joining us as second Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Meteorology at at the University of Georgia.  He's made several prior appearances on WeatherBrains.  Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. John Knox, welcome back to WeatherBrains!

NOAA's Aviation Weather Center (AWC) delivers consistent, timely, and accurate weather information for the world airspace system. This team of meteorologists is in charge of tracking and forecasting atmospheric conditions related to air travel. The next time you're flying and the pilot diverts to avoid turbulence to keep your flight smooth, you can thank the data and forecasts from this arm of the National Weather Service. This week's guest is Jonathan Leffler, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA Aviation Weather Center. SUPPORT LOCAL WEATHER COVERAGE. SIGN-UP TO UNLOCK EXTRAS FROM THE CAROLINA WEATHER GROUP ON HTTPS://PATREON.COM/CAROLINAWEATHERGROUP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/support

Click to listen to episode (4:53)  Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.) TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the week of March 15, 2021.  This is a revised repeat of our episode on tornado safety, last done in March 2019. SOUNDS – ~ 4 sec – thunderstorm on April 20, 2015, 9 p.m., Blacksburg, Va.This week we feature a severe-weather mystery sound. Have a listen for about 20 seconds, and see if you can guess what this sound might mean on a warm, stormy day or night, particularly in spring and summer, but possible in any season.SOUNDS - ~ 20 secIf you guessed a tornado warning, you’re right!  You heard Virginia Tech’s warning siren, first during a tornado drill in March 2011, and then—along with rain and thunder—during a real tornado-warning for the Blacksburg area in the early morning of April 28, 2011. Virginia’s statewide tornado drill for 2021 was on March 16.  The annual springtime drill is a chance for schools, agencies, businesses, and families to learn about tornadoes and to practice tornado-emergency plans.  Information about the drill and other tornado information is available from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, online at vaemergency.gov/tornadoes.Whether by siren, broadcast, phone, or some other way, if you receive an actual tornado warning for your location, here are some recommendations from the National Weather Service. *Take shelter in the nearest substantial building, in the basement or on the lowest floor in a windowless, interior room.  Stay off elevators, because you could be trapped in them if the power is lost. *Be ready to crouch down and protect your body, especially your head, from flying debris with a mattress, pillows, or other material.*Don’t stay in a mobile home; instead, quickly seek a more substantial building.*If you caught outdoors and can’t get to a substantial building, lie flat and face down in a ditch or some other low spot, away from trees, and cover your head with your hands.  In such a place, be alert for rising water.  Don’t seek shelter under bridges because doing so provides little protection and can increase traffic risks.*Don’t stay in a vehicle if you can get to a substantial building or to another safer spot.  But if you are caught in a vehicle by extreme winds or flying debris, park the car as quickly and safely as possible, out of traffic lanes; stay in the car with the seat belt on; put your head down below the windows; and cover your head with your hands and whatever protective material is available.*And finally, monitor conditions on a mobile device, weather radio, or other information source, and stay in your safe location until the danger has passed. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, the U.S. areas with the greatest frequency of tornadoes are the south-central area known as “Tornado Alley” and the Gulf Coast states.  While Virginia doesn’t have the frequency of tornadoes seen in those areas, NOAA indicates that the Commonwealth averaged 18 tornadoes per year between 1991 and 2010.  So please, do what you can to be ready for tornadoes, by becoming informed, making a plan, and having a way to get the message when a tornado watch or warning is issued. SOUND - ~5 sec –repeat of Virginia Tech warning siren SHIP’S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of Cripple Creek to open and close this show.  In Blacksburg, I’m Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This episode is an update of previous episodes on tornado preparedness (Episodes 102, 3-13-12; 204, 3-10-14; 256, 3-3-9-15; 358, 3-6-17; and 463, 3-11-19).   The audio files for those episodes have been archived.  For help with the 2019 version, Virginia Water Radio thanks David Wert, former Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service's (NWS) Blacksburg, Va., Forecast Office; and Phil Hysell, current Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Blacksburg NWS Office.Click here if you’d like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES Storm-report map for March 13, 2021, showing the tornado outbreak in Texas. Map from the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Service, accessed online at https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/archive/event.php?date=20210313, on 3/16/21.Heavily damaged house in Pulaski, Virginia, on April 14, 2011, following an April 8 tornado in the area.Sign marking an area in the Virginia Tech (Blacksburg campus) Squires Student Center designated as an emergency shelter for hazardous weather, March 11, 2019.Tornado southwest of Howard, South Dakota, August 28, 1884.  This is believed to be one of the oldest known photograph of a tornado, possibly changed from an original, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  Photo accessed from the NOAA Photo Library, online at https://www.photolib.noaa.gov/; specific URL for the image was https://www.photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/National-Weather-Service/Meteorological-Monsters/Tornadoes/emodule/643/eitem/2777, as of 3/16/21. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT TORNADO SAFETY Following is information quoted from “Tornado Safety,” by Roger Edwards at the National Weather Service/Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, accessed online at https://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/safety.html, 3/12/21.Prevention and practice before the storm At home, have a family tornado plan in place, based on the kind of dwelling you live in and the safety tips below.  Know where you can take shelter in a matter of seconds, and practice a family tornado drill at least once a year.  Have a pre-determined place to meet after a disaster.  Flying debris is the greatest danger in tornadoes; so store protective coverings (e.g., mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, etc) in or next to your shelter space, ready to use on a few seconds' notice.  When a tornado watch is issued, think about the drill and check to make sure all your safety supplies are handy.  Turn on local TV, radio or NOAA Weather Radio and stay alert for warnings.  Forget about the old notion of opening windows to equalize pressure; the tornado will blast open the windows for you!  If you shop frequently at certain stores, learn where there are bathrooms, storage rooms or other interior shelter areas away from windows, and the shortest ways to get there.  All administrators of schools, shopping centers, nursing homes, hospitals, sports arenas, stadiums, mobile home communities and offices should have a tornado safety plan in place, with easy-to-read signs posted to direct everyone to a safe, nearby shelter area.  Schools and office building managers should regularly run well-coordinated drills.  If you are planning to build a house, especially east of the Rockies, consider an underground tornado shelter or an interior ‘safe room.’ Know the signs of a tornado Weather forecasting science is not perfect and some tornadoes do occur without a tornado warning. There is no substitute for staying alert to the sky.  Besides an obviously visible tornado, here are some things to look and listen for: *Strong, persistent rotation in the cloud base. *Whirling dust or debris on the ground under a cloud base—tornadoes sometimes have no funnel! *Hail or heavy rain followed by either dead calm or a fast, intense wind shift. Many tornadoes are wrapped in heavy precipitation and can't be seen. *Day or night: Loud, continuous roar or rumble, which doesn't fade in a few seconds like thunder. *Night: Small, bright, blue-green to white flashes at ground level near a thunderstorm (as opposed to silvery lightning up in the clouds). These mean power lines are being snapped by very strong wind, maybe a tornado. *Night: Persistent lowering from the cloud base, illuminated or silhouetted by lightning—especially if it is on the ground or there is a blue-green-white power flash underneath. During a tornado In a house with a basement: Avoid windows.  Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or work bench), or cover yourself with a mattress or sleeping bag.   Know where very heavy objects rest on the floor above (pianos, refrigerators, waterbeds, etc.) and do not go under them. They may fall down through a weakened floor and crush you.  Head protection, such as a helmet, can boost survivability also.In a house with no basement, a dorm, or an apartment: Avoid windows. Go to the lowest floor, small center room (like a bathroom or closet), under a stairwell, or in an interior hallway with no windows.  Crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down; and cover your head with your hands.  A bath tub may offer a shell of partial protection.  Even in an interior room, you should cover yourself with some sort of thick padding (mattress, blankets, etc.), to protect against falling debris in case the roof and ceiling fail.  A helmet can offer some protection against head injury.In an office building, hospital, nursing home or skyscraper: Go directly to an enclosed, windowless area in the center of the building -- away from glass and on the lowest floor possible.  Then, crouch down and cover your head.  Interior stairwells are usually good places to take shelter, and if not crowded, allow you to get to a lower level quickly.  Stay off the elevators; you could be trapped in them if the power is lost.In a mobile home: Get out!  Even if your home is tied down, it is not as safe as an underground shelter or permanent, sturdy building.  Go to one of those shelters, or to a nearby permanent structure, using your tornado evacuation plan.  Most tornadoes can destroy even tied-down mobile homes; and it is best not to play the low odds that yours will make it.  This mobile-home safety video [online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeOsOxecOaw&feature=player_embedded] from the State of Missouri may be useful in developing your plan.At school: Follow the drill!  Go to the interior hall or windowless room in an orderly way as you are told.  Crouch low, head down, and protect the back of your head with your arms.  Stay away from windows and large open rooms like gyms and auditoriums.In a car or truck: Vehicles are extremely risky in a tornado.  There is no safe option when caught in a tornado in a car, just slightly less-dangerous ones.  If the tornado is visible, far away, and the traffic is light, you may be able to drive out of its path by moving at right angles to the tornado.  Seek shelter in a sturdy building, or underground if possible.  If you are caught by extreme winds or flying debris, park the car as quickly and safely as possible -- out of the traffic lanes.  Stay in the car with the seat belt on.  Put your head down below the windows; cover your head with your hands and a blanket, coat, or other cushion if possible.  If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, leave your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands.  Avoid seeking shelter under bridges, which can create deadly traffic hazards while offering little protection against flying debris.In the open outdoors: If possible, seek shelter in a sturdy building.  If not, lie flat and face-down on low ground, protecting the back of your head with your arms.  Get as far away from trees and cars as you can; they may be blown onto you in a tornado.In a shopping mall or large store: Do not panic.  Watch for others.  Move as quickly as possible to an interior bathroom, storage room or other small enclosed area, away from windows.In a church or theater: Do not panic.  If possible, move quickly but orderly to an interior bathroom or hallway, away from windows.  Crouch face-down and protect your head with your arms.  If there is no time to do that, get under the seats or pews, protecting your head with your arms or hands. SOURCES Used for Audio Seth Borenstein, Tornado forecasting improves, but still deaths keep coming, AP News [Associated Press], March 5, 2019. Kevin Myatt, Weather Journal: It just takes one tornado to be deadly, Roanoke Times, March 5, 2019. Roger Edwards at the National Weather Service/Storm Prediction Center (Norman, Okla.), “The Online Tornado FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions about Tornadoes,” online at https://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/index.html#Safety.  This site has links to many tornado topics, including tornado safety. National Weather Service, “Weather and Water Events Preparedness Calendar,” online at https://www.weather.gov/safety/events_calendar.  This page lists events, such as tornado preparedness days, by state). NOAA/National Centers for Environmental Information, “U.S. Tornado Climatology/Average Annual Number of Tornadoes 1991-2010,” online at https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climate-information/extreme-events/us-tornado-climatology; and “Tornado Alley,” online at https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/climate-information/extreme-events/us-tornado-climatology/tornado-alley. Anna Norris, What To Do if You See a Tornado While You're Driving, The Weather Channel, February 25, 2016.  UStornadoes.com, “Annual and monthly tornado averages for each state,” online at https://www.ustornadoes.com/2016/04/06/annual-and-monthly-tornado-averages-across-the-united-states/. Virginia Department of Emergency Management, “Tornadoes,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/tornadoes. For More Information about Severe Weather and Weather Preparedness American Red Cross, “How to Prepare for Emergencies,” online at http://www.redcross.org/prepare; or contact your local chapter. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “Weather Radio All Hazards” network, online at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/. National Weather Service, “National Weather Service Safety Tips,” online at http://www.weather.gov/safety. National Weather Service, “Severe Weather Awareness Week for Virginia, March 16-19, 2021,” online at https://www.weather.gov/akq/SevereWeatherAwareness. National Weather Service/Storm Prediction Center, online at http://www.spc.noaa.gov/.  The Storm Prediction Center’s daily storm-report maps and notes are available online at http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/; from that link, you can also access the Center’s archive of maps and reports going back several years.  U.S. Department of Homeland Security, “Plan Ahead for Disasters,” online at. https://www.ready.gov/. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Weather/Climate/Natural Disasters” subject category. Following is the link to an episode on tornado research: Episode 342, 11-14-16. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode’s audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-5: Earth and Space Systems 2.6 – There are different types of weather on Earth. 2.7 – Weather patterns and seasonal changes affect plants, animals, and their surroundings. 4.4

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain earned his PhD in atmospheric and space sciences from the University of Michigan.  He was part of the team that transitioned the Space Weather Modeling Framework (SWMF) from research to operations at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center - the first such transition of a physics-based numerical geospace model.  He is currently an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Arlington.  He is a developer for the SWMF and studies both the physics of space weather and advancements in space weather forecasting.   Dr. Daniel Welling, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Tonight's Guest Panelist is the suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Jay Farlow.  Our Guest Panelist is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Indianapolis.  Sam Lashley, welcome!

David speaks with Lauren Nash about her new role as the new Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in New Orleans. Topics covered include the process for issuing severe weather warnings such as tornadoes and flash floods. In addition, we discuss the 2020 hurricane season and the challenges that Laura, Sally, and Zeta presented for Southeast Louisiana.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University where she studies the human side of meteorology. She is also this year’s president-elect for the National Weather Association. Dr. Kathy Sherman-Morris, welcome to the Show!  Tonight's second Guest WeatherBrain is a Lecturer in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University and the Chief Meteorologist at KAGS TV. His research interests are diverse and include public perception of weather information and public response to hazards.  Christopher Nunley, welcome to the Show!  Tonight's Guest Panelist is no stranger to the show, and former regular panelist, Rick Smith.  Rick is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Norman, OK.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Greg Carbin with our annual year-ender.  Greg is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Winter is here. This week, the Carolina Weather Group sits down with Trisha Palmer, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Greer, South Carolina. We review winter weather information for the Carolinas and how the National Weather Service is using new tools to issue winter weather products. Unlock early access to future episodes. Join us on https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup. And if you like this show, you'll also want to check out our previous show about Communicating Winter Weather Threats: https://youtu.be/CN5B39OmBXQ. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/support

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a civil servant and a meteorological instructor for NOAA's National Weather Service.  Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead, welcome to WeatherBrains! Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in northern Indiana.  Michael Lewis, welcome to the show!

We talk to Melissa Huffman, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, Texas about her experience with Hurricane Harvey and partnering with local emergency management, local government officials, broadcast meteorologists, and storm spotters to communicate weather risks. Episode transcript Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose Visit AMS Career Resources on the web at https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/.Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org.Copyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society.

Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Wakefield Eric Seymour discusses that the James River is set to reach flood levels on Friday not seen since 1996

Does your company have a plan for responding to severe weather threats? Do you close down operations? Do you wait until it becomes a warning before alerting employees? Although planning for severe weather events can feel like an attempt to predict the unpredictable, it's crucial to have an emergency response plan in place long before the moment comes when you'll require one. Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service, Paul Yura, joins Peter to discuss… - The growing accuracy of weather forecasts - Best practices for businesses responding to severe weather - The increasing expectations for businesses to protect their employees For more information on severe weather response plans, visit www.weather.gov or email Paul at paul.yura@noaa.gov. The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, VP of Sales at AlertMedia. You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop and can't see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.

Spann began his broadcast career in Tuscaloosa in 1973 at WTBC radio.[3] There, in high school, he worked the night shift, while former ABC 33/40 anchor Dave Baird worked mornings. Spann volunteered many hours following the 1974 Alabama tornadoes in Jasper. He began his television career in the summer of 1978 at 33/40 predecessor WCFT in Tuscaloosa, the "33" in 33/40. In fall 1978, Spann moved to WSFA in Montgomery as weekend sports anchor and part-time weatherman. After spending the summer of 1979 as afternoon-drive announcer at Top 40 station WHHY-FM ("Y102") in Montgomery, he was hired at WAPI-TV in Birmingham as chief weatherman, despite having no formal weather education. At the age of 23, he was one of the youngest chief weathermen in the country. Channel 13 was sold to Times Mirror in 1980 and renamed WVTM-TV, and Spann impressed his new bosses enough that they moved him to sister station KDFW in Dallas in 1984. In 1985, he was named the best weathercaster in the Metroplex by the Dallas Press Club, defeating such competition as KXAS-TV's Harold Taft and WFAA-TV's Troy Dungan. After only two years, he returned to Alabama as part owner of a small AM-FM radio station combo in Demopolis with Dave Baird. He returned to television in October 1989 as chief weatherman at Birmingham's WBRC-TV. At the same time, he enrolled in Mississippi State University's meteorology program, earning the NWA and AMS seals of approval upon his graduation. Spann left WBRC in 1996 in a move that made local headlines. WBRC had just been purchased by News Corporation and was dropping its longtime affiliation with ABC in favor of Fox. Spann, a devout Southern Baptist, was unhappy with Fox's then-steady diet of reality shows and other programming. Spann followed several of his former WBRC colleagues to the newly formed ABC 33/40, which had merged WCFT with WJSU-TV in Anniston and a new low-power repeater in Birmingham, and had replaced WBRC as Birmingham's ABC affiliate. He has been at ABC 33/40 ever since. Spann is the founder of The Weather Factory (formerly The Weather Company) which provides broadcast weather forecasts for a number of radio stations and weather data for industrial and business clients. Spann was the 33rd person in America to receive the AMS distinction as a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. Spann remained on television for ten hours during a tornado warning for western Jefferson County on April 8, 1998. An F5 tornado struck Oak Grove High School before 8:00 that evening. The next day, Spann spoke from a helicopter about the warning and the high school's damage. Beginning in 2007, Spann could be heard by listeners of the Rick and Bubba Show, a popular syndicated radio show based in Birmingham but heard across the country, mainly in the Southeast. Spann's tenure began when the show switched flagship stations in Birmingham to WZZK-FM, where Spann's forecasts had been heard for some time beforehand. He is also the chairman and one of the founders of AllWorship.com, a non-profit organization webcasting three streaming radio stations which feature worship music in English and Spanish. The organization grew out of WRRS/Reality Radio, a commercial FM radio station that broadcast Contemporary Christian music in the Birmingham market from 2000 to 2001. In 2004, Spann hosted a television special about severe weather safety. He interviewed Goshen United Methodist Church's F4 tornado survivors of March 27, 1994 including the former pastor, Kelly Clem and her husband, Dale. Later, he spoke about the tragedy and safety instructions to Brian E. Peters, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Calera's Shelby County Airport. He is also the host of WeatherBrains, a weekly weather podcast and board chairman of the Children's Hospital of Alabama. Formerly a longtime member of Hunter Street Baptist Church, Spann is the children's Sunday School teacher at Double Oak Community Church outside Birmingham. Some of the notable events covered by Spann include: Hurricane Frederic (one week after he signed on in September 1979) 1982 Ice Storm (one of the most crippling ice storms in Alabama history) 1989 Huntsville F4 Tornado (one month into his stint at WRBC) 1993 Storm of the Century (Alabama experienced the heaviest snow in record) 1994 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak (20 people were killed at the Goshen United Methodist Church in Cherokee County) 1995 Hurricane Opal April 8, 1998 Tornado (an F5 tornado that devastated Oak Grove, AL) December 16, 2000 Tornado (an F4 Tornado that severely damaged the southern side of the city of Tuscaloosa) November 24, 2001 Tornado Outbreak (two dozen tornadoes touched down, the most severe being an F3 in southern Lamar county) November 10, 2002 Tornado Outbreak (two F3 Tornadoes paralleled one another in Fayette, Winston, Walker, and Cullman counties) Hurricane Ivan 2004 Hurricane Katrina 2005 Hurricane Dennis 2005 April 15, 2011 Tornado Outbreak (45 tornadoes struck Alabama, with seven fatalities occurring that day) April 27, 2011 Super Outbreak (62 tornadoes ravaged the state from 4 AM-10 PM that day, killing 252 people) January 28, 2014 Snowstorm April 28, 2014 Tornado Outbreak (close to two dozen tornadoes touched down, causing 2 fatalities in Alabama) 2020 Easter Tornado Outbreak (21 tornadoes touched down in Alabama)

Think you know lightning? Where it comes from, what it means, how to handle it? Well, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice will put your knowledge to the test.   J-P and John Deblock, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the Birmingham National Weather Service, are sifting through lightning fact and fiction. What you learn may change how you handle lightning next time it strikes.   This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.

In This Episode Brought to you by driveweatherapp.com Guest: Gary England, Oklahoma TV Weather Legend Sanner's Titan U Minute (Tornado Titans) Tracker Chat (Tracker Chat) Lightning Round: Famous Oklahomans vs The Freaks Tornado Talk Weather Trollbot 5000 - Our computer robot interprets the thoughts of our weather friends as they respond to trolls Brady's Storm School Memories from the Freaks over the last 100 episodes Our Guests Gary England, Oklahoma TV Weather Legend A former guest on Episodes 32 and 80, Oklahoma weather icon, Gary England was with KWTV News 9 for over 40 years.   A recipient of numerous awards and honors including three Emmys, Gary is Oklahoma's top rated television meteorologist. He is an internationally recognized authority in severe weather and holds the distinction of being the person who implemented with Enterprise Electronics, the world's first commercial Doppler radar.  Rick Smith, WCM at NWS-Norman Rick Smith has been the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service at Norman since 2002.  Prior to that he served as a forecaster in Tulsa in 1997, and moved in 1999 to work in the Southern Region headquarters in Fort Worth.  He received a degree from the short-lived meteorology program at the University of Memphis. Follow Gary on Social Media: @garyeOK on Twitter @garyeokla on Facebook Follow Rick on Social Media: @ounwcm on Twitter @Met RickSmith on Facebook Download the Drive Weather App and avoid the worst weather when you drive.  Learn more at www.driveweatherapp.com Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use the latest episode code: FREAKS at check-out for 10% off your entire order To contribute or get the OUTBRK storm chasing video game at release and even get the option to participate in the beta version you can find their Kickstarter campaign (prior to March 24) at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/outbrkgame/outbrk-the-multiplayer-storm-chasing-experience Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode records on March 19th at 9pmET/8pmCT.  We’ll be continuing National Weather Podcast Month with legendary storm chaser, damage surveyor and new Weather Hall-of-Famer, Tim Marshall. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with John De Block with National Weather Service Birmingham. De Block is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWS. Dice and De Block talk about the fact we’ve already had several weather deaths in Alabama this year. Severe weather happens year-round in Alabama, and both meteorologists agree the first key to staying safe is always be weather aware and weather prepared. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain gives us his top 10 lists for the 2019 edition of the Annual End of Year Show.  He is the former Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and current Chief of Forecast Operations at the Weather Prediction Center.  Welcome back, Greg Carbin!

Title: “Weathering the Storm” Guests: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH (Cherokee) – Epidemiology Consultant; Louise Fode, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Anchorage Forecast Office Description: Just like meteorological crises, tribal health challenges can present unique challenges. Today’s show begins with practical examples of how the science of epidemiology can help tribal health concerns and concludes with segments from the National Weather Service discussing how to prepare for, and survive, nature’s challenges. For more info contact: www.Weather.gov; ready.Alaska.gov

Guest: Rick Smith, WCM at NWS Norman, OKIntro: Many of us use some form of social media every day, and when severe weather threatens your city, social media can play a vital role in sharing life-saving information. With so many voices out there, it’s important to know who to trust… Meteorologist Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the NWS in Norman, OK, is one of those trusted voices. He is widely known for his tireless efforts in using social media to inform and educate the public to further our goal of becoming a Weather-Ready Nation. We’ll discuss some of the advantages and challenges meteorologists face in the social media landscape and how we can ALL improve as communicators going forward!

In This Episode Guest: Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS-Ft. Worth, Texas office Lightning Round: Disney Speed Round #WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources-Great websites, equipment, books, or other weather resources Our Guest Jennifer Dunn, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS-Ft. Worth and Storm Chaser Jennifer Dunn is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas.  She has chased storms since 2005 while at Texas A&M University where she received a Bachelors degree in meteorology.  Jennifer started her career as an intern at the NWS office in Corpus Christi before starting her professional career at the Ft. Worth office as a forecaster and in 2018 as the WCM. Follow Jennifer on Social Media: Twitter @jenldunn If you would like us to highlight your weather themed products or services on our 4th annual Holiday Weather Gifts Show in November, contact Phil Johnson at phil@stormfrontfreaks.com Visit Helicity.co for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of merchandise.  Use code: SFF at check-out for 10% off your entire order #WeatherFools Links: Listener Contribution-Facebook Video of Public Bus Riders Going Through Flood Phil-Twitter Video of Davis, California Tornado Observers Phil-Twitter Video of Hummer Driver Going Through Houston Flooded Road Phil-Twitter Video of Semi Truck Driving and Floating Through Houston Flood Phil-Twitter Video of Pickup Truck Driving Through Mobile Flood Phil-Twitter Photo of Car Stalled In Mobile Flood Kim-Twitter Video of Montana Girl's Snow Leap Dina-YouTube Video of Houston Flood Puddle Falls WxResources Links: Jennifer-NWS Jetstream Education Site (weather.gov/jetstream) Jennifer-NWS Warning Decision Training Division Site (training.weather.gov/wdtd) Phil via Listener-WeatherStar 4000+ Weather Channel at the 8's Site Dina-Weathernerds.org Kim-AMS Bookstore Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next Episode records on October 17th we have Storm and Hurricane Chaser Michael Koch at 9pmET/8pmCT Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a prior show veteran who plays an important role wearing many hats as Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK.  He earned his Bachelor of Science in math and physics from the University of Arkansas in 2005, followed by Masters and Doctoral work in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma.  Dr. Patrick Marsh, welcome back to WeatherBrains!

Merry and Dakota are joined by Greg Heavener, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Pueblo to talk all about the tropics and communicating tropical threats. Enjoy! Support the podcast: patreon.com/theweatherjunkies More info about the show at theweatherjunkies.com Audio used for opening, transitions, and closing are from Riot, Weather Channel, AccuWeather, National Weather Service, Brad Guay, and ABC 33 in Tuscaloosa.

Tonight's guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS Office in Memphis, TN. He is a 31-year veteran of the NWS, and worked at offices in west Texas, north Texas, and Phoenix AZ before moving to Memphis. He received his Bachelors Degree in Meteorology from Florida State, and his Masters from the University of Oklahoma. He has focused on severe storms and storm spotter training throughout his career, and has helped develop spotter training materials that were and are used nationwide.  Gary Woodall, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Tonight's second guest WeatherBrain is a graduating senior from the University of Oklahoma's School of Meteorology.  She is Oklahoma Weather Labs Director of Operations and a Senior Representative to the OU School of Meteorology Student Affairs Committee.  Also, she is Deputy Director of the New Student Mentoring Program and a member of the OU Nightly Weather Team.  Leah Hill, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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

This week we focus on Hurricane Preparedness with advice and tips from Daniel Brown, Senior Hurricane Specialist and Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service. We also get an update on AccuWeather’s 2018 Hurricane Forecast from Dan Kottlowski, AccuWeather’s Senior Meteorologist and Hurricane Expert.

Guests: Dean Heffta of Water Street Solutions analyzes the new WASDE numbers and effects on markets ... Mike Moritz, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Hastings office on Winter Weather Awareness Day ... Purdue University researcher David Widmar has the new Ag Economy Barometer during "Trade Talk" at NAFB in Kansas City

This week on we take a closer look at weather forecasting, meteorology, and the science (and art) of predicting severe weather patterns, both locally and more broadly across the planet. We speak with Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Norman, Oklahoma, about how local weather forecasting and severe storm warnings work. And we talk with Chris Huntingford, a climate modeller at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology in the UK, about how we're trying to model an entire planet's climate with much greater detail than ever before to try and get a clearer...

Guests: Dean Heffta of Water Street Solutions analyzes the new WASDE numbers and effects on markets ... Mike Moritz, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Hastings office on Winter Weather Awareness Day ... Purdue University researcher David Widmar has the new Ag Economy Barometer during "Trade Talk" at NAFB in Kansas City

In This Episode Guest: Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS-Norman, OK Lightning Round: Elvis Hi or Lo Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: Wind Shear Vectors The team discusses the relationship between the National Weather Service and Storm Chasers Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Listener/Viewer Comments and Questions Who will be our next guest? Our Guest  Rick Smith, Warning Coordinator Meteorologist, NWS-Norman, OK I’m one of the few and the proud to receive a degree from the very short-lived meteorology program at the University of Memphis. While finishing up college, I worked as a Student Volunteer, and then got a paid student position and eventually a full time meteorologist intern position at my hometown NWS office in Memphis. In 1997, I moved to Tulsa, OK to be a forecaster, and moved again in 1999 to work in the NWS Southern Region headquarters in Fort Worth. I was selected to be the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS Norman – my dream job – in January of 2002, and I’ve been here ever since. Co-host on the Weather Brains Podcast. @ounwcm on Twitter Sponsor: Storm Front Freaks Podcast Store Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: www.TorndaoTitans.com WxResources Links Brady: Mike's Tropical Web Page Kim: Nationwide Fall Foilage Chris: Tropical Tidbits Chris: Smokey Mountains Fall Foilage Weather Fools Links Phil: Mexico Fishnado Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (38), our guest will be The Weather Channel’s AMHQ and Weather Underground Weather Producer, Kathryn Prociv. Credits Opening and Closing Music: Andrew Slotta

Talking Hurricane Season tomorrow with Scott Spratt, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Melbourne, Florida (see attached)

Go inside the life of a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee. Joining us is Krissy Hurley, the office's Warning Coordination Meteorologist. Krissy discusses her duties at the National Weather Service, her experience forecasting for offices across the country and her unique relationship with public partners, such as the media and emergency managers.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

In This Episode Guests:  Ian Enterline, Firefighter and SKYWARN Area Manager in Richmond, VA and Todd Krause, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Twin Cities. Lightning Round:  Match Game Style! Storm School with Brady teaches about lightning The team discusses Severe Weather Warning of the Public Weather Fools: We share our most crazy examples Weather Resources: New segment highlighting weather resources for our listeners Our Guests Ian Enterline is a 12 year Professional Firefighter and Acting Officer in the Richmond, VA metro area and is also the Area Manager for the metro SKYWARN radio storm spotter network. NWS Wakefield, VA SKYWARN Twitter @rvastormchase Todd Krause is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Twin Cities, MN and is also responsible for SKYWARN spotter training. NWS-Twin Cities Warning Discussion Link The Weather Social:  Where do you get your warning? By Mike Johnson Sponsor   Nimbus4 Severe Weather Detection Device - visit www.stormfrontfreaks.com or our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stormfrontfreaks for details on how to win a Nimbus4 device valued at over $800. Weather Fools Links   Phil:  MS Windows 10 pop-up update screen during Des Moines forecast Marc: Denver Severe Storm   Weather Resources Links   Phil: MetEd weather education classes Brady: Weatherbell radar and maps   Submit your questions or comments to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on Twitter @stormfrontfreak We may read it on our next episode! Credits: Opening and Closing Music:  Andrew Slotta

Jim Kramper, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, talks with Don Corrigan about what a day in the life of a weather warning coordinator is like, weather safety, weather pattern myths, and what can be learned from Missouri's past severe weather events. Picture courtesy National Weather Service.

GUESTS ARE EVE ZENTRICH, PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY COORDINATOR, NORFOLK DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH; JIM REDICK, DIRECTOR, NORFOLK DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE; AND BILL SAMMLER, WARNING COORDINATION METEOROLOGIST, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, NOAA

With spring and severe weather season just around the corner, for many, the memories of last May's destructive tornadoes are still fresh on their minds. Mr. Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service Warning Forecast Office in Norman, OK takes a look back at the devastating storms that impacted the state in May 2013 and describes how to prepare for this year's severe weather season.

As the nation thaws out from record lows, co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler thought it would be a good time to chat with meteorologist Jeff Last about our cold weather.  Jeff is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Green Bay, WI. Listen to Lab Out Loud as Jeff explains the Polar Vortex, and discusses our cold weather and atmospheric phenomena that can be observed at these low temperatures. Show notes at: http://laboutloud.com/?p=2673