Episodes
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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!
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Big event safety during severe weather (29:20) Distinction between fan injuries and player injuries (24:00) Dealing with severe weather during NASCAR/racing events (37:45) Lightning: Time, not distance (41:00) Hope Is Not A Plan (50:00) Practical advice for youth baseball parks (01:21:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:40) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:36) E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more!Web Sites from Episode 984:
Dr. Kevin Klousel on X
Picks of the Week:
Dr. Kevin Kloesel - ANSI ES1.7 - 2021. Event Safety Requirements - Weather Preparedness
James Aydelott - Radar nerdy: Looks like a Da Brie signature
Jen Narramore - NWS Wilmington
Rick Smith - Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - Application Documents For Certification Fee Waiver Lottery
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Meteorologist In Charge at the NWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He's an Illinois native. Steve Piltz, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an engineering professor at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Jamey Jacob, thanks for joining us tonight.
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Oklahoma pre-dawn QLCS tornado event (01:00) Dealing with surrounding aircraft/conflicts as PIC (Pilot in Command) of a drone (20:30) Proper protocol of ultralight aircraft nearby as a drone operator(23:00) How does ice form on drones? (37:30) When will we stop launching weather balloons? (45:50) ISARRA: International Society for Atmospheric Research using Remotely Piloted Aircraft (51:00) Developments in using drones in clouds (58:30) Difficulty of winter weather forecasting in low-latitudes (01:06:45) Real-time model output (01:10:20) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:15:35) E-Mail Segment National Weather Round-Up and more!Web Sites from Episode 983:
Steve Piltz on X
Picks of the Week:
Dr. Jamey Jacob - Jacob researching solutions to turbulence in unmanned aerial systems
Steve Piltz - SondeHub Tracker
James Aydelott - Wettest all-time November in Tulsa weather records
Jen Narramore - Ryan Hall 24/7 live weather stream
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - Tornadoes On This Date
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for the last 10 years. Jeff Evans, it's great having you with us tonight.
Tonight's Guest Panelist has been an operational meteorologist for over 30 years and currently is the MIC at the NWS Louisville. He received a BS in Meteorology from St. Louis University in 1986 and a Masters in Teaching in Geoscience from Mississippi State in 2002. John Gordon, thanks for joining us!
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Difficulty of messaging heat in Houston (10:45) Wet bulb globe temperature (16:00) Do Emergency Managers understand the extreme heat/cold threat? (32:30) Wellness checks for the elderly in a major heat event (37:00) Methods for counting heat-related fatalities (43:00) Important recent tech advancements in the field (01:10:45) November 3rd Oklahoma pre-dawn tornadoes (01:44:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:24:09) E-Mail Segment (01:26:00) National Weather Round-Up and more!Web Sites from Episode 982:
Jeff Evans on X
Picks of the Week:
Jeff Evans - Aviation Weather Center
John Gordon - "Significant Tornadoes: 1880-1989" by Thomas Grazulis
James Aydelott - The Great Blue Norther of November 11th, 1911
Jen Narramore - Sarah King on X: Halloween photo
Jen Narramore - Symposium on tornadoes: Assessment of knowledge and implications for man
Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Houston scientist who played pivotal role in leading team during extreme weather retiring
Kim Klockow-McClain - Influences of Space Weather Forecasting Uncertainty on Satellite Conjunction Assessment
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - Remembering the 1989 Huntsville "Airport Road" Tornado
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL. He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist. He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville. After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel. Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science. He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Matt Earnst, welcome to the show!
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Revisiting the Blizzard of March 1993 (07:15) Making the transition from broadcast meteorology to journalism (21:15) Importance of content: The changing business model in broadcast television (33:00) YouTube weather streamers (47:00) Cultivating value in a difficult media environment (01:09:30) Oklahoma Severe Weather Event/QLCS Tornadoes 11/3/24 (01:19:10) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:51) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:31:35) and more!Web Sites from Episode 981:
Jeff Cox on X
Matt Earnst on X
Picks of the Week:
Matt Earnst - November 2nd, 2004 West Texas Snowfall Event
James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count By State since 11/01/24
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Out
Kim Klockow-McClain - Pre/Post-Conference Training
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Tornado Damage in Oklahoma City - Photo of wooden pole through car windshield
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather. He became well-known for his expertise in winter storms and severe weather forecasting as well as his engaging approach to delivering weather insights. His career has spanned over thirty years and has contributed to significant advancements in meteorological technology. He's built a loyal following among weather enthusiasts. Henry Margusity, welcome to WeatherBrains!
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Birmingham's (AL) October rainfall is still zero as of the 28th (09:00) Staffing changes at The Capital Weather Gang/Washington Post (27:30) FAA/NWS Memo controversy (28:30) Funny stories look back at time at AccuWeather (43:45) Change of pace in the weather business over the last few decades (48:30) Maintaining situational awareness in the age of advancement of automation (50:30) Age demographic and it's challenges (01:10:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:55) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:21:31) E-Mail Segment (01:23:18) National Weather Round-Up (01: and more!Web Sites from Episode 980:
Henry Margusity - Weather Madness on X
Picks of the Week:
Henry Margusity - Winter 2024/25: October Update
James Aydelott - Gesman Tamang on X: Top of Mount Everest Photo
Jen Narramore - First barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - AI is transforming weather forecasting. Is the U.S. falling behind?
Troy Kimmel - Understanding Wyoming's High Winds
Kim Klockow-McClain - IAEM Annual Conference 2024
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Fact Check: Debunking weather modification claims
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Climatologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), specializing in climate data, analysis, severe weather research, and improving access to historical weather data sets. Jared Rennie, welcome back to the show!
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Health of NCEI Database post-Helene (07:45) Pre-Helene North Carolina heavy rain event (16:30) Limitations on forecasting impacts of significant severe weather (29:45) Compound hazards/Cascading disasters (33:00) What would a successful evacuation look like in coastal areas? (39:40) Public reaction concerning the messaging of Helene's effects (01:09:00) Hurricane Oscar and it's surprises with forecasters/modeling (01:22:23) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:18:20) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:20:40) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:21:45) and more!Web Sites from Episode 979:
Jared Rennie on X
Picks of the Week:
Jared Rennie - Project Jupyter
Jared Rennie - North Carolina continues to search for Helene victims after monster storm - 60 Minutes
James Aydelott - Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - List of NOAA Open Data Dissemination Program Datasets
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Helene: Storm Decision Fatigue Is Getting to Me
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Spann Says - Substack
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to the show. He is a certified consulting meteorologist and a certified Broadcast Meteorologist with a strong focus on weather history. He's a weather historian and author known for his book "Too Near For Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster". He also writes "Retrospect", a regular feature for WeatherWise Magazine, which highlights notable weather events and their impacts in history. Sean Potter, it's great to see you again and thanks for coming by and chatting with us on this week's episode.
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"Cracking the Code" that the US Weather Bureau used in the late 19th Century (04:45) Revisiting March 1932 tornado outbreak and Weather Bureau protocol (51:45) Reassurances that ASOS data is still being ingested into Asheville/Back-up sites (01:00:20) How much of the Code was shared with the public/Was it a novelty? (01:02:00) Invest 94L (Atlantic basin) discussion as of 10/14 (01:20:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:40) E-Mail Segment (01:19:42) and more!Web Sites from Episode 978:
SeanPotter.com
"Too Near for Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster" by Sean Potter
Picks of the Week:
Sean Potter - Emotional John Morales updates on Hurricane Milton
James Aydelott - Kyle Benne on X: Aurora photo in Arizona
Jen Narramore - Michael Lowry on X: Peter Dodge Tribute
Rick Smith - Damage Assessment Toolkit
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - Aurora Chasing Cheat Sheet
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - End of an Era: Prioritizing Mental Health and Finding Balance
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist and storm specialist with Fox Weather. He joined FOX Weather earlier in 2024 after 32+years at The Weather Channel. He became well known for his extensive live coverage of major weather events. He's reported on over 25,000 live events. He holds a Master's Degree in Meteorology from Penn State. Mike Seidel, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a 21 year old meteorologist and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, a popular online weather page. He majors in environmental science with a concentration in Meteorology and Natural Disasters. He's become a reliable and trusted source of weather in the State of North Carolina. Ethan Clark, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Later in the show, weather reporter Charles Peek and legendary meteorologist Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel stop by the chat with the panel as Guest Panelists.
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Milton tied for 5th place in intensity for Atlantic hurricanes on record (02:30) Planning for a major hurricane in Orlando (06:34) Removing significant amounts of debris from Helene aftermath prior to Milton (20:00) Covering Potential Tropical Cyclone #8 earlier in the season on Carolina coast (26:45) Learning from the disaster response to Hurricane Helene (32:45) Visualizing the potential enormous catastrophic damage ahead of time as a Broadcaster (01:03:00) Milton's size and wind fields will expand as shear impacts the storm closer to landfall (01:10:00) What would a 15-foot storm surge do in Tampa Bay? (01:12:00) Comparing 2004's Charley vs. 2024's Milton in Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte area (01:16:00) Hurricane Milton vs 2005's Katrina (01:16:50) Responding to disinformation spreading online (01:20:00) Hail in tropical systems (01:44:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:39:36) E-Mail Segment (01:41:05) and more!Web Sites from Episode 977:
NCWX Authority
Charles Peek on X
Jim Cantore on X
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Out
Jen Narramore - Brian McNoldy on X: Milton rapid intensification on radar
Rick Smith - Hurricane Threats and Impacts Graphic
Neil Jacobs - Day of Days in Alabama from Hurricane HeleneTroy 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.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a weather enthusiast and storm chaser. Mitch West, it's great to have you on the show for tonight's episode.
Our Second Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction. Show veteran, weather enthusiast and famous hurricane chaser Mark Sudduth also joins us on this episode.
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Chasing Hurricane Helene on the ground (09:30) Forecasting and messaging ahead of Helene inland impacts (37:00) Improving communication and risk perception (40:00) Comparing Helene to 2005's Katrina and 1969's Camille (43:00) Excessive hyperbole with severe weather in the media (50:30) Finding a common sense approach to covering weather emergencies (51:55) Ham radio/Weather radio coverage (55:30) Avoiding dam failures during Helene (01:00:45) Integrating faith into content creation (01:22:00) How to build a loyal following online as a content creator (01:25:15) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:13:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!Web Sites from Episode 976:
Mitch West Weather on YouTube
HurricaneTrack on YouTube
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Stephen M. Strader on X: Tropical Cyclone Inland Flooding Fatalities since 2005
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Rapid Reaction: Historic Flooding Follows Helene in Western NC
Troy Kimmel - Pressure obs log from KFPY during Helene
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Video of Chemical Fire in Conyers, GA
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow.
Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with 31 years of experience across multiple offices. He is a member of the Central Region Quick Response Team for EF3+ tornado events and has worked on radar, damage surveys, and storm chasing for major tornadoes, including the Van Wert EF4 (2002), Henryville EF4 (2012), and recent EF3 tornadoes in central Indiana.
Mike Ryan is a Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, where he has served since 2009 after starting his career at the Wilmington, Ohio office in 1999. He leads public outreach and decision support through programs like Weather Ready Nation and StormReady, working closely with emergency management, media, and amateur radio. He also heads Indiana's state climate services team. Mike has been involved in operations and storm surveys during significant severe weather events in the Ohio Valley, including the 2012, 2013, 2016, and 2024 tornado outbreaks. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Atmospheric Sciences from The Ohio State University.
Greg Melo is a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with over two years of experience. He has worked radar and conducted damage surveys for significant events, including the EF3 tornado outbreaks in March 2023 and March 2024. Originally from New Orleans, Greg's interest in meteorology began after experiencing Hurricane Katrina. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Matthew Eckhoff is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. He began his career at the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington in 2015 where he worked until joining the NWS in 2022. His expertise includes severe weather and mesoanalysis. Matthew holds a BS in Meteorology from Millersville University and completed graduate studies at the University of North Dakota.
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Tropical trouble in the Gulf/Future Fujiwhara Effect? (01:00) Studying mesoanalysis (30:00) Looking back at 1974 Super Outbreak (35:00) Shaping public perception of severe weather in Indiana (42:00) March 31st 2023 tornado event impacts (47:00) Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium 2024 (01:01:00) AI European weather model (01:32:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:07:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:09:35) and more!Web Sites from Episode 975:
NWS Indianapolis, IN
CISWS 2024
Picks of the Week:
Mike Ryan - MRCC Purdue
Matthew Eckhoff - Tropical Tidbits
Sam Lashley - "The Great Tri-State Tornado" by Justin Carter
James Aydelott - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer BurgJen 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.
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This episode of WeatherBrains comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting in Irving, Texas.
Former Panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz drops in to chat; it's great to see you again Aubrey!
Kevin Deitsch is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of NWS St. Louis and drops by to visit with the panelists.
Ken Graham, Director of the NWS, also speaks to panel tonight. Good to see you Ken!
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Service equity/ NWS St. Louis (15:30) Messaging underserved communities (20:00) Side Lobe Contamination (30:00) Caution surrounding warning decisions (31:00) False Alarm Ratio/POD in St. Louis (34:00) Dealing with burnout in the weather field (48:00) Hurricane season model performance (01:06:00) Hurricane season forecast improvements in recent decades (01:08:30) Community-centric warnings (01:11:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:42:05) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:44:02) E-Mail Segment (01:45:00) and more!Web Sites from Episode 974:
Kevin Deitsch on X
Dual Pol Radar: Side Lobe Contamination
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Foghorn
Jen Narramore - Tales of surviving college football rain delays
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Out
Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn
Bill Murray - How Soon Might the Atlantic Ocean break? Two Sibling Scientists Found An Answer
James Spann - Dauphin Island Waterspout
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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This episode of WeatherBrains features a Guest WeatherBrain who is a seasoned meteorologist who works in Kansas City, MO as Chief Meteorologist at KCTV. He's previously worked in Miami Florida and Lincoln Nebraska covering extreme weather. He holds a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology and was recommended by friend of the show Jeremy Bower. Luke Dorris, welcome to the show!
Fan and listener of the show and weather enthusiast Emily Conklin Foster also drops by tonight to chat with the panelists. She's an Architectural Historian and Historic Preservation Planner. Emily, thanks for dropping by!
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TS Francine struggles to develop in the Gulf (04:50) Kansas City's unique weather and it's forecast challenges (21:00) Battling social media weather hype (34:00) Future of broadcast meteorology (39:40) Francine's origins in GOM (43:45) Influencers on why hurricane season has been less active than forecasted (52:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:05:42) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:07:54) E-Mail Segment (01:08:57) and more!Web Sites from Episode 973:
Luke Dorris on X
Picks of the Week:
Luke Dorris - Cool Weather
Emily Conklin Foster - Resilience Guidance for Charleston
James Aydelott - Cold-Season Tornadoes: Climatological and Meteorological Insights
James Aydelott - The Impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on Winter and Early Spring U.S. Tornado Outbreaks
James Aydelott - The Gulf of Mexico and ENSO Influence on Subseasonal and Seasonal CONUS Winter Tornado Variability
Jen Narramore - 22 Ohio Counties declared disaster areas by USDA due to ongoing drought
Rick Smith - SondeHub Tracker
Neil Jacobs - Antarctic Vortex Dehydration in 2023 as a Substantial Removal Pathway
Troy Kimmel - Out
Kim Klockow-McClain - A lot has changed: NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms
Bill Murray - "Cracking the Weather Code: How Early Weather Observers Used Encryption to Communicate Information"by Sean Potter
James Spann - Tropical Storm Francine Experimental Forecast Cone
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone. Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser. To date, he's penetrated the inner cores of 74 hurricanes and typhoons on the ground... a world record. When he's not prowling the globe for cyclones, appearing on TV, promoting products, or spreading the gospel of hurricane preparedness, he lives a quiet life in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi - one block from the Gulf of Mexico, in his specially designed and fortified "Hurricane House". Josh, it's great to you have on the show with us tonight!
Guest Panelist tonight is renowned storm chaser, entrepreneur and meteorologist Brett Adair. It's great to have you on the show tonight, Brett.
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Fluctuating pressures in hurricanes (14:30) Chasing 2024's Hurricane Debby (15:00) Processing of building the Hurricane House (23:00) How should insurance companies deal with fortified coastal homes? (38:00) Protecting windows during tropical systems (44:15) Riding out Hurricane Dorian in 2019 (01:06:00) Expectations for rest of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season (01:34:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:40:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:42:15) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) and more!Web Sites from Episode 972:
The Story of a Storm Chaser and His Hurricane House
Live Storms Media
iCyclone on X
Picks of the Week:
Brett Adair - Real Time Tropical Cyclones - Tomer Burg
Josh Morgerman - Historical Hurricane Tracks
James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count by WFO as of 9/2/24
Jen Narramore - Rip Currents - Alabama Living Magazine
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - NWS Mobile on X: Hurricane Elena
James Spann - Sandblasted to Death - 1935 Labor Day Hurricane
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971.
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Ryan Stinnett. This WeatherBrain has a rich background in meteorology, including a very profound childhood experience with 1992's Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. She earned her Bachelor's Degree with a from the University of Miami. She currently resides in Missouri at KQ2-TV in St. Joseph, Missouri. She has previously worked at The Weather Channel and is an active member of the AMS and NWA. Vanessa Alonso, it's an honor to have you on with us tonight.
Guest WeatherBrain No. 2 is also a very special guest we are excited to chat with on episode 971. She works in the NOAA Weather Program Office as an Observations Program Coordinator and is here to preview sessions at the NWA Annual Meeting 2024. Sandy LaCorte, welcome to WeatherBrains.
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NWA Annual Meeting 2024 (12:30) Looking back at 1992's Hurricane Andrew (19:00) Importance of internships in college (40:45) What is astraphobia? (46:30) Shared experiences in Double Majors in college (47:00) Experiences with 2011 Joplin tornado (01:02:30) AMS Digital Meteorologist Seal (01:17:30) Efforts to recruit Spanish speakers in CBM program (01:25:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:33:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:35:00) E-Mail Segment (01:36:00) and more!Web Sites from Episode 971:
Meteorologist Vanessa Alonso on Facebook
NWA 2024 Annual Meeting
Picks of the Week:
Vanessa Alonso - How Texas chocolate maker survives the summer heat: WFAA TV Dallas on YouTube
James Aydelott - Microburst Footage from McConnell AFB Airshow
Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk Podcast On Spotify
Rick Smith - ChickFilA Cows Thunderstorm
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - NOAA/NWS IDSS Prototype Forecast Points
Kim Klockow-McClain - "The Fifth Risk" by Michael Lewis
Bill Murray - Hurricane Carla Hits Texas AKA Hurricane Carla (1961)
James Spann - Weathernerds ECENS Data
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology. He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather. He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida State University. Over the years, he's been a trusted voice in weather reporting especially along the Gulf Coast. He's won multiple regional Emmys for his work and is an active member of the AMS and NWA. Alan Sealls, it's great to have you back on the show!
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Looking back at 2004's Hurricane Ivan (17:45) History of African Americans in meteorology (25:00) "Weather Prophet" (35:00) Importance of the Jackson State and Howard University Meteorology Programs (45:20) STEM field statistical analysis (50:00) Dr. Charles Anderson - first African American to earn a PhD in Atmospheric Science (53:30) Current State of Broadcast Meteorology (01:07:00) Case Study of 2020's Hurricane Sally (01:16:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:19) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:23:34) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:25:20) and more!Web Sites from Episode 970:
"A Career in TV Meteorology: From the Best Weatherman Ever" by Alan Sealls
"Weather Things You Always Wanted to Know: The Inside Story on the Outside Story" by Alan Sealls
"Weather Things In Photos: The Art and Science of the Atmosphere" by Alan Sealls
Picks of the Week:
Dr. Alan Sealls - Weather To Bounce House Incidents
James Aydelott - Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 -NSF
Jen Narramore - Superyacht sinks latest: Daughter, 18, of British tycoon Mike Lynch missing; yacht 'in wrong place at wrong time'
Rick Smith - 2024 Lightning Deaths - National Lighting Safety Council
Neil Jacobs - Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - HooDoo Heritage: A Brief History of American Folk Religion
Bill Murray - From Juneteenth to the Sky: African Americans in Meteorology by Alan Sealls
James Spann - Severe Thunderstorm footage of damaging winds in Hillsboro, AL
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain shares a name with our fearless leader. He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades of experience from NASA to NOAA's Office of Space Weather Observations. We dive into the world of space weather on tonight's episode. Dr. James Spann, welcome to WeatherBrains!
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Record for single day August rainfall shattered in Oklahoma (02:30) Tropical Storm Ernesto aimed for Bermuda (07:00) Model performance with Debby (10:00) Dr. Spann's experiences growing up in Brazil shaping a career in science (18:00) Initiatives to enhance space weather observations (27:10) Difference in policy as it's evolved over the years from NASA to NOAA (41:00) Sun observations (46:15) Solar activities increasing solar drag (01:02:00) Evolution and importance of partnerships in space weather (01:10:00) Intersection of science and faith (01:20:30) When is the next Carrington Event? (01:23:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:29:23) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:31:03) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:32:18) and more!Web Sites from Episode 969:
Dr. James F. Spann, Jr Bio
Picks of the Week:
Dr. James F. Spann - Aurorasaurus
James Aydelott - Paul Smith on X: Oklahoma Meteor Shower/Aurora photo
Jen Narramore - James Aydelott on X: Dad Joke on FOX23
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Full Protection Poncho
Troy Kimmel - May 9th, 2024 Large Hail and Damaging Wind Storms in Central Texas/Storyboard by NWS Austin-San Antonio
Kim Klockow-McClain - NWS SWPC on X
Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magainze - 2023 Hurricane/Tornado Season Issue
James Spann - James Spann on X: Aurora Photo from Blue Mounds, Wisconsin
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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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 protected].
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.
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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a Forecast Team/Senior Software Engineer at DTN. He has a Masters in Meteorology at OU and a PhD in Meteorology from OU. Dr. Sam Lillo, welcome to WeatherBrains!
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Current state of sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasting (10:00) Will AI eventually replace forecasters? (14:15) Seasonal outlook verification (17:00) RadarScope and other DTN products (21:00) El Nino Weather Events Research (34:45) Problems with forecasting random airmass convection in the summertime (47:30) Hurricane season speculation (01:03:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:11:25) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up E-Mail Segment (01:13:20) and more!Web Sites from Episode 967:
Dr. Sam Lillo on X
Picks of the Week:
Dr. Sam Lillo - Tropycal Python Package
James Aydelott - MAFFS4 Drops Fire Retardant on "Long Fire"
Jen Narramore - WX History on X: 07/25/2005 Sand Point, Alaska Tornado Photo
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Video of Wet Microburst at Fairview Peak/NWS Reno NV
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - How Jesse Owens' Olympic Teammate Kept the Tuskegee Airmen Safe During World War II
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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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 protected].
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.
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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Hydrologic Operations Division with the Harris County Flood Control District and is a Degreed Meteorologist in the Harris County/Houston area. He implements a regular communication with multiple agencies, elected officials and media partners during episodes of severe weather and activations. He oversees the operation of the District's flood operations as well as the Flood Warning System and the flood forecasting efforts. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from Texas A&M. He's also known for his constant reporting and calm demeanor during 2017's Hurricane Harvey. Jeff Lindner, welcome to WeatherBrains!
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Dangerous squall line approaching Chicago area (02:00) Looking back at Houston derecho event Spring 2024 (08:00) Glimpse at ongoing Houston-area power outage issues following Hurricane Beryl (09:00) Preparing for extended power outages (15:00) Waning attention spans with the public when trying to distribute weather information (36:30) Forecasts vs post-event impacts (39:00) Revisiting 2017's Hurricane Harvey (01:11:00) 183,000 still without power in Houston area as of 07/15/24 (01:36:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:22:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) National Weather Round-Up (01:24:36) E-Mail Segment and more!Web Sites from Episode 965:
Jeff Lindner on X
Picks of the Week:
Jeff Lindner - Weather Insights Podcast
James Aydelott - USA TODAY: Heat wave death count keeps growing, but true toll is higher
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - CNA National Security Analysis
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - Barry Butler Photography on X: Triple Lightning Strike at 1221am
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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