WeatherBrains
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The world's oldest and greatest weather podcast. Join weather geeks James Spann, Bill Murray, Kim Klockow-McClain, Dr. Neil Jacobs, Rick Smith, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, and Troy Kimmel along with some of the most brilliant minds in the weather enterprise every week!
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The world's oldest and greatest weather podcast. Join weather geeks James Spann, Bill Murray, Kim Klockow-McClain, Dr. Neil Jacobs, Rick Smith, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, and Troy Kimmel along with some of the most brilliant minds in the weather enterprise every week!
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Episodes
WeatherBrains 949: Graham in A Chicken Suit
3/26/2024
Tonight on WeatherBrains is the topic of a significant anniversary in the meteorological field. Tonight's show focuses on the Super Outbreak of 1974. Fifty years on, its impact is still being felt. The warning process, victim impacts and how the event itself changed the weather community forever from a professional standpoint will all be discussed.
Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a previous alumni of the show, most recently in 2020. He received his Bachelor of Science in meteorology at Penn State University. He received his Master's and PhD at the University of Chicago, where he studied tornadoes and severe storms under Dr. Ted Fujita. He joined the faculty at Penn State in 1978 as an Associate Professor and taught courses in weather analysis and forecasting, natural disasters, as well as other topics. He retired in 2019 after being the severe weather expert at The Weather Channel for over two decades. Dr. Greg Forbes, we are honored to have you join the panel tonight.
Our next Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to anyone interested in severe weather. He dedicated well over three decades to the National Weather Service, including 22 years as a Lead Forecaster at the SPC. He significantly advanced the field of severe weather forecasting and mesoscale convective system motion. His contributions are recognized with numerous awards and mentorships and have all left a lasting impact on the research and operational forecasting community. Steve Corfidi, welcome to the show.
Guest WeatherBrain No. 3 is making his sixth appearance on the podcast. He serves as the Director of NOAA's NWS Assistant Administrator for Weather Services. He's significantly advanced weather operations in the United States through his extensive experience and pivotal roles he's previously played. His career is distinguished by close collaboration with emergency managers. Ken Graham, welcome to the show.
Last but certainly not least, Guest WeatherBrain No. 4 is a legend in his own right. He received his Degree in Meteorology from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1964. He earned his Masters and PhD in Meteorology at Florida State University. He served NOAA in a number of positions in his over four decades with the government agency in both research and operations including forecasting. He retired from federal service in 2005. He then served as a Senior Research Scientist in the Cooperative Institute for Research and Environmental Sciences until 2009. His career began in Miami in the mid-60s as a hurricane specialist at the NHC. Dr. Joe Golden, thanks for joining us tonight.
Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 949:
AMS Weather Band
Midland Radio
Picks of the Week:
Steve Corfidi - Teletype catalog on Ebay
Bruce Jones - Out
James Aydelott - Zach Stanford on X: "Convergence of the chaser variety is real this afternoon across western Oklahoma where severe storms are expected later today"
Jen Narramore - Online Presentation for 50th Anniversary of the April 1974 Super Outbreak
Rick Smith - March 25, 1948 - The First Tornado Forecast
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Teletype photo
Kim Klockow-McClain - NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center on X
Bill Murray - Photo of Barney Fife and Troy Kimmel in Starkville
James Spann - Qualitative Analysis of the Lived Experience of Tornado Survivors and Factors Affecting Community Resilience: A Case Study of an EF3 Tornado in Jacksonville, Alabama
James Spann - User's Guide to the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS)
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James...
Duration:02:00:54
WeatherBrains 948: Hopped Up On Cuban Coffee
3/19/2024
Tonight on WeatherBrains is a skilled meteorologist currently working at The Weather Channel and has been there since 2022. Previously she worked for Telemundo Oklahoma and Telemundo Utah. She was born in Havana, Cuba and graduated with a degree in meteorology from the University of Havana. Lorena Lim, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 948:
Conexion con el Tiempo/TWC Espanol Youtube channel
Lorena Lim on X
AMS Weather Band
Midland Radio
Picks of the Week:
Lorena Lim - Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest Cam
Bruce Jones - Hurricane Seasonal Lager from Tradesman Brewing Company
James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Classic example of sidelobe contamination of the velocity moment distracting from the *real* circulation and possible tornado threat
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Stumpy, D.C's favorite cherry tree, to be cut down this year
Troy Kimmel - Southeast Severe Storms Symposium 2024
Kim Klockow-McClain - Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Early From Tokyo to Washington
Bill Murray - AMS Weather Band Zoom: A Day That Changed Tornado Research - A Look Back at the 1974 Super Outbreak
James Spann - Storm of the Month webinar announcement/US NWS Warning Decision Training Division
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.
Duration:01:54:59
WeatherBrains 947: The Old Part of Norman
3/12/2024
Tonight on WeatherBrains is a very special guest. He's a leading expert in severe weather research at the NSSL. He's known for his work on tornadoes and severe weather climatology. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the science and it's an honor to have you with us tonight. Harold Brooks, welcome! It's also Harold's birthday - Happy Birthday Harold!
Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 947:
AMS Weather Band
Midland USA
Harold Brooks on X
Picks of the Week:
Bruce Jones - March 13th, 1990 Hesston KS tornado
James Aydelott - Colorado ranchers sentenced after tampering with rain gauges to increase crop subsidies
Jen Narramore - NHC Tropical Cycle Report on Hurricane Otis (2023)
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Disappearing cities on US coasts
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - Workshop on Weather Ready Nation:
Science Imperatives for Severe Thunderstorm Research, Held 24-26 April, 2012 in Birmingham AL
Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magazine New Edition
James Spann - St. Elmos fire and lightning/plasma photo from pilot Joshua Cook
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.
Duration:01:59:32
WeatherBrains 946: Mic My Grandma
3/5/2024
Tonight on WeatherBrains we are thrilled to welcome the dynamic duo of severe weather coverage from Channel 9 in Oklahoma City. Together they have captivated audiences with their commitment to keeping their communities safe and informed. They are both beloved figures in the State of Oklahoma and across the nation.
Our First WeatherBrain has been at the forefront of chasing and reporting on severe weather and other extreme weather in Oklahoma. He's an Oklahoma native and grew up in Edmond. He earned his education at OU and got an internship opportunity at the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City before his first on-air opportunity at Channel 8 in Tulsa. David Payne, welcome to the show!
Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is an Oklahoma native known for her in depth analysis and engaging story telling. She earned her degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norman and had her internship at News 9 in Oklahoma City and took her first job in TV in Sioux City, Iowa. She brings a unique perspective to understanding the weather and our atmosphere. Lacey Swope, we are honored to have you join us on this week's episode.
Also stopping by the podcast is Zack and Nelson from TornadoTalk.com. Good to see you guys and welcome to the show!
Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 946:
David Payne on X
Lacey Swope on X
Tornado Talk - Get Hooked on Tornado History
Picks of the Week:
Tornado Talk - NWS Forecast Office Wilmington, OH
Bruce Jones - InciWeb Incident Information System
James Aydelott - Alana Brophy on X: Utah tumbleweeds
Jen Narramore - ***See TornadoTalk.com Pick
Rick Smith - NWS: Spring Safety 2024
Neil Jacobs - Environment Subcommittee Hearing: Winning in Weather: U.S. Competitiveness in Forecasting and Modeling
Troy Kimmel - NWS Reno LSR
Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - NWS Huntsville building evacuated following fire
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.
Duration:01:50:49
WeatherBrains 945: REAL WeatherBrains
2/27/2024
We're honored to be joined this week by Thomas Grazulis and his wife Doris! Tom is one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts on tornado climatology. He recently published the long-awaited update to Significant Tornadoes.
Duration:02:12:07
WeatherBrains 944: Bucket O' Blood
2/20/2024
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a former registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing practice and education. He's also been a published author for over 3 decades and has managed the production and publication of numerous healthcare textbooks. He's now written an incredible book published in 2023 entitled "Donora Death Fog: Clean Air and the Tragedy of a Pennsylvania Mill Town", which discusses one of the most fascinating events in weather history from the historic Donora smog event of 1948. Andy McPhee, it's an honor to have you with us.
Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 944:
"Donora Death Fog" by Andy McPhee
Picks of the Week:
Bruce Jones - Rancho Palos Verdes seeks emergency declaration as ground erodes4
James Aydelott - Convective Chronicles on X: Chico, CA radar favorable wind profile for tornadoes
Jen Narramore - Brandon Hulse on X: Weather reports
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - SeCAPS 2024
Troy Kimmel - Capital Weather Gang post on jet stream in Mid-Atlantic
Kim Klockow-McClain - Everything to Know About the Great Smog of 1952, as Seen on The Crown
Kim Klockow-McClain - Last Ones Left in a Toxic Kansas Town
Bill Murray - No Name Low storymap of Nov. 15-16, 2023/NWS Key West
James Spann - NWS Baltimore-Washington on X: Weather balloon launch data on upper level wind
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.
Duration:02:02:18
WeatherBrains 943: Stop Picking Up Copperheads
2/13/2024
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the author of the compelling and insightful book "Death Clouds on Mount Baldy: Tucson's Lost Tragedy". The book discusses and chronicles the harrowing 1958 blizzard in Arizona that stranded a pack of Boy Scouts and the extensive rescue effort that followed. Cathy Hufault, welcome to the show tonight.
Also joining us tonight is Cathy's brother, Ralph Coltrin. He's a key figure in the book as he was one of the boy scouts who decided to return to camp that day and was a survivor of the incident. His first hand experience offers us a profound and unique perspective on the events that unfolded as well as the lasting impacts.
Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can NOW get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 943:
"Death Clouds on Mount Baldy: Tucson's Lost Tragedy" by Cathy Hufault
Midland Weather Radio
Picks of the Week:
Bruce Jones - Four people went hiking on Mt. Baldy during a mega storm. One is still missing.
James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: KC Chiefs photo
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Twisters Official Trailer
Neil Jacobs - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Troy Kimmel - Out
Kim Klockow-McClain - Why Taking Risks Helps You Grow — and How to Do It
Bill Murray - Turbli Flight Turbulence Forecasts
Bill Murray - Weather Band Jamposium 2024
James Spann - 2024 NSCS Rolling Fork Panel
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.
Duration:01:37:38
WeatherBrains 942: Horns Growing Out of My Head
2/6/2024
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain currently serves as the Director of the Global Water Security Center and at the Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama. He focuses on providing decision-makers with reliable information and innovative research on water and environmental security. He leads efforts to understand their impacts on society. His career has spanned 27 years as a command meteorologist in the U. S. Air Force, where he provided critical weather forecasting and analysis. Col. Mike Gremillion, welcome to WeatherBrains.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 942:
Alabama Water Institute
Global Water Security Center
Picks of the Week:
Mike Gremillion - Space Weather Prediction Center
James Aydelott - Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest
Jen Narramore - Out
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Potential Breach Emergency Status increased to **WATCH** at Arkabutla Dam
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside
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.
Duration:01:29:28
WeatherBrains 941: Two Doctors And A Mic
1/30/2024
Our episode tonight is all about the AMS Annual Meeting 2024 live from Baltimore.
First up from the Conference is Ryan Lagerquist, NOAA employee and is a Research Scientist at CIRA (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere). He is a meteorologist by training and is heavily involved in machine learning research.
Joining us next on the show is the Chair for Coastal Artificial Intelligence at Texas A@M University-Corpus Christi and a Co-PI for the National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography, or AI2ES. Dr. Phillipe Tissot, thanks for dropping by tonight.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 941:
2024 AMS Annual Meeting
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Brian Brettschneider on X: Fairbanks upper air sounding
Jen Narramore - Foghorn
Rick Smith - NWS SPC on X: 9 Years of SPC Outlooks
Neil Jacobs - Foghorn
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - A Change in the Weather: Understanding Public Usage of Weather Apps
James Spann - Kevin Kloesel on X: Rick Smith photo/meme
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.
Duration:01:26:51
WeatherBrains 940: Great Lake Snow Snake
1/23/2024
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a frequent contributor to the show and a friend of the podcast. He's a renowned expert in the field of hurricane tracking and reporting. He's known for his innovative use of technology and social media to deliver real time updates on storm developments. He's made significant contributions to hurricane awareness and safety. His insights and expertise make him a valuable voice in understanding the complexities of these powerful storms. Mark Sudduth, it's wonderful having you on the show tonight.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 940:
Mark Sudduth on X
HurricaneTrack.com
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Steve Piltz on X: Blow drying ice video
Jen Narramore - Woman scared of weather calls in fake burglary, police say
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Mesoscale Vortices Embedded within a Lake-Effect Shoreline Band
Troy Kimmel - Kalaloch WA Lodge Live Cam
Kim Klockow-McClain - Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain discusses connection between social science and weather
Bill Murray - Out
James Spann - James Spann on X: JeffCo Alabama winter weather fun with canoe
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.
Duration:01:24:41
WeatherBrains 939: I Want Randy’s Shelves
1/17/2024
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran of the show. He's a renowned Professor in Geographical Sciences at Arizona State University. He specializes in weather and climate studies and brings a wealth of experience to the field of meteorology. He's joining us tonight to discuss is new book. Randy Cerveny, it's an honor to have you on the show tonight.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 939:
World Weather and Climate Extremes Archive
"Judging Extreme Weather: Climate Science in Action" by Randy Cerveny
Picks of the Week:
Randy Cerveny - NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record
James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Where this current cold snap ranks
James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: "Parents getting that text message that school is out again Wednesday" Meme
Jen Narramore - The South Frankfort to Stamping Ground, KY F4 Tornado and Downburst Disaster of April 3, 1974
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - No joke: Feds banning humorous electronic messages on highways
Kim Klockow-McClain - Highway fatality signs may cause more car crashes
Bill Murray - Jason Goodson James Spann TikTok
James Spann - Rick Mitchell on X: Sunday Night Football cut-in issues
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.
Duration:01:20:19
WeatherBrains 938: I Can Only Grow Hair From My Nose And Ears
1/9/2024
Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a researcher and trainer at the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL). They conduct research on severe convective storms across Europe, climatology, forecasting and remote sensing. They gather reports of severe weather in the European severe weather database, organize conferences on severe storms, and facilitate the training of meteorologists on convective storm forecasting through courses and seminars. Tonights's Guest WeatherBrain also chases storms from time to time. Tomas Pucik, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 938:
European Severe Storms Laboratory
Tomas Pucik on X
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Ryan Hollister on X: Distant photo of Half Dome
Jen Narramore - WPC's Short Range Public Discussion
Rick Smith - Probabilistic Winter Storm Severity Index
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Out
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - United States Power Outage Map
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.
Duration:01:21:21
WeatherBrains 937: What Do We Do With The Yahoos
1/3/2024
Tonight's show will be broken into two halves.
Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Army noncommissioned officer with a background in special operations/weather. He currently does some work for streaming service WeatherNation as a field meteorologist. He's also a part time police officer as well as Founder/Director of the National Storm Chaser Summit. Erik Fox, it's an honor to have you join us for this first show of 2024.
The 2nd half of our inaugural 2024 show focuses on auroras and features a professional aurora chaser. He's a photographer and a PhD student at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. He has a passion for space weather and shares his expertise through educational content and sharing his incredible aurora photography. Vincent Ledvina, welcome to the show.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 937:
NSCS 2024
Erik Fox on X
Vincent Ledvina: The Aurora Guy on Facebook
NOAA/NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
Dr. Tamitha Skov on X
The Aurora Guy
Picks of the Week:
Vincent Ledvina - X5 Solar Flare Erupts from Sun
James Aydelott - Goodyear Blimp on X: Rose Bowl sunset view
Jen Narramore - Foghorn Wiki article
Rick Smith - Probabilistic Hazards Outlook
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - Out
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Chris Vagasky on X: Snow Tornadoes
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.
Duration:01:58:09
WeatherBrains 936: The Candy Was In The Difax Machine
12/26/2023
Tonight's show features a very special guest. He's been a beacon of knowledge and insight in the weather enterprise for decades. His passion for meteorology has inspired countless people to pursue careers in the weather field. He's a household name and a trusted voice who recently announce his retirement. He's retiring after a 45 year career at WGN-TV in Chicago. Tom Skilling, welcome!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 936:
Tom Skilling on Facebook
45th Anniversary of Tom Skilling's first day on WGN-TV
Picks of the Week:
James Aydelott - Kitten experiencing snow for first time, from Buitengebieden on X
Jen Narramore - Eight Minutes in August: The F5 Plainfield Tornado of 1990
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - The Man Who Fell From Space
Troy Kimmel - Foghorn
Kim Klockow-McClain - High Rise Twice the Size of Devon Tower Could Make Its Way To OKC
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Op Product Viewer
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
Duration:01:56:02
WeatherBrains 935: Burning, Sweating, Choking, and Soaking
12/19/2023
Tonight's show is our annual year-ender with show veteran and weather legend and WPC/NOAA boss Greg Carbin. He's now a 31 year veteran with NOAA, and it's always an honor to have you join us.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Web Sites from Episode 935:
Subseasonal Forecasts Columbia University
Greg Carbin on X
Picks of the Week:
Greg Carbin - U.S. Streaks
James Aydelott - Irish woman whose forecast saved D-Day dies at 100
Jen Narramore - WX History on X: 12/18/18 Washington State tornado
Rick Smith - Out
Neil Jacobs - Out
Troy Kimmel - SERCC
Kim Klockow-McClain - Out
Bill Murray - Foghorn
James Spann - Geology Professor Shawn Willsey's Iceland Eruption Livestream
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.
Duration:01:47:08
WeatherBrains 934: Still Pumping Out Sewage
12/12/2023
Tonight's show is heading across the pond to talk tornadoes in Great Britain and Ireland. Also a hot topic is the severe weather event on 12/9 across the Southern U. S.
Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a damage site investigator for TORRO. She's been an active member of that organization for 17 years. TORRO’s most productive area of research involves members conducting tornado damage site investigations. Originally a satellite design engineer, she is an enthusiastic amateur meteorologist who tutors students in math for a living. Obsessed with both hiking and tornadoes, tornado site investigations provide an ideal opportunity to combine her interests. Although she lived in Ohio for 18 months as a teenager, she is yet to witness a tornado, though she did have practice in taking shelter in the basement when the tornado sirens went off. She lives in Hampshire with her husband. Sarah Horton, it's an honor to have you on the show!
Tonight's Second Guest WeatherBrain is a Senior Weather Risk Manager at DTN. He has worked in the organisation (formally MeteoGroup in Europe) for over 23 years, as both a shift forecaster and a line manager. Paul has been a member of both TORRO and the Royal Meteorological Society since the early 1990s, having been interested in weather since an early age. Paul is currently Head of TORRO – the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation. He has been storm chasing in the USA 19 times and has witnessed many severe storms and tornadoes. He lives in Reading with his partner Helen (also a meteorologist), and their young daughter, Alana. Paul is a Chartered Meteorologist, as awarded by the Royal Meteorological Society. Paul Knightley, thanks so much for dropping by tonight.
Also joining us as Guest Panelist is show regular SOO Kevin Laws from the NWS Birmingham. He's been busy doing storm surveys the last couple of days after the weekend's severe weather across the South. It's always a pleasure to have you stop by, Kevin.
Last but certainly not least, joining us tonight as Guest WeatherBrain No.3 is the long team lead forecaster at the NWS Nashville TN. He's warned there since 2011 and next year marks 20 years of service in the NWS. He received his Bachelors Degree in Meteorology at Texas A&M and his Master's Degree from Mississippi State. He specializes in radar and warning operations. Sam Shamburger, it's an honor to have you on tonight!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Duration:01:58:25
WeatherBrains 933: A Unicorn Puked On It
12/5/2023
Tonight's show is all about fire warnings and wildfire forecasting.
Our first Guest WeatherBrain is the Science and Operations Officer with the NWS Norman. He's previously worked in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Tulsa NWS. He recently received the Charles L Mitchell Award for his years of work in fire weather forecasting. Todd Lindley, thanks for joining us tonight.
Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Deputy Fire Management Chief of the Oklahoma Forestry Services. He's responsible for both fighting fires on the ground as well as prescribed fire management. He's also part of the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team One. Drew Daily, thanks for being a part of the show.
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Duration:02:05:01
WeatherBrains 932: Okies for Hokies
11/28/2023
Tonight's first WeatherBrain is the suggestion of listener Edward Shaw and is a previous alumni of the show. He's a professor in the Department of Geography at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg. He is a native of Roanoke Virginia and studied environmental science as an undergraduate before completing his graduate work through the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State. Dave Carroll, welcome to the show.
Our second Guest WeatherBrain is an associate professor of geography and meteorology at Ball State University in Muncie. He received his meteorology degree with honors from Penn State and an advanced degree in geography from Syracuse University. David Call, welcome to the show.
Also stopping by as our Guest Panelist is Stephanie Zick, an assistant professor and core faculty member for Virginia Tech's B. S. meteorology program. She's a tropical weather expert as well as numerical weather prediction and model forecast verification expert who joined Virginia Tech University in 2016. Thanks for joining us!
Duration:02:01:28
WeatherBrains 931: No Bulging Warm Front
11/21/2023
Tonight will be a Thanksgiving week homegrown show with the regular panelists.
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Duration:01:38:47
WeatherBrains 930: Did Someone Say “Wine”?
11/14/2023
Tonight we will be discussing the Weather Pods Disaster Relief Telethon being held this Saturday, November 18th benefitting the American Red Cross. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a former broadcast meteorologist for Birmingham's CBS 42 and now works in higher education. It's an honor to have you on the show tonight. Ashley Gann, welcome to WeatherBrains. Also stopping by as Guest Panelist is the proprietor of the Chaser Chat weather podcast. Gabe Harber, welcome to the show.
Duration:01:58:58