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Meteorology Matters

Welcome to Meteorology Matters, your go-to podcast for all things weather and climate! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of meteorology, unpacking the latest news on hurricanes, blizzards, and other natural disasters that shape our planet.Each episode brings in-depth analysis and insights into current events, seasonal changes, and emerging trends. Whether you’re a weather buff or simply curious about how climate impacts your daily life, Meteorology Matters equips you with knowledge and

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26:11

Need for Air Conditioning Grows in Order to Survive...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/08/13

Meteorology Matters discusses the escalating challenges posed by extreme heat and potential mitigating strategies. We include the underestimated health burden beyond mortality, the significant economic and infrastructure strain, and the re-emergence of ancient, sustainable cooling technologies. We highlight a critical need for expanded public health interventions and a re-evaluation of current cooling paradigms, particularly in regions with limited access to conventional air conditioning.A

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17:15

Florida & Louisiana Lead Flesh-eating Bacteria Deaths

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2025/08/12

There has been an unusual and concerning surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections and deaths across the southeastern United States, especially in Florida. This bacterium, commonly known as "flesh-eating bacteria," thrives in warm, brackish seawater and can cause severe, rapidly progressing illness, including necrotizing fasciitis, and has a high fatality rate. While infections are generally rare, experts describe the current situation as "certainly not normal" and are investigating potential

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32:34

National Weather Service Hiring While Fake Science is...

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2025/08/10

Recent reports highlight significant disruptions and policy shifts across several key federal agencies, including the National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the current Trump administration. These changes, characterized by deep federal cuts, staffing reductions, and attempts to alter climate science narratives, have raised serious concerns about public safety, environmental protection, and the integrity of

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36:54

Hurricane Hype? Season Awakens in the Atlantic

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2025/08/09

As we head through August, it is typical for hurricane season to awaken in the Atlantic Ocean and the models are starting to hint at changes afoot. Elevated Tropical Activity: The Atlantic basin is entering a period of increased tropical activity, consistent with a "backloaded" hurricane season. Conditions are becoming more favorable for development, with warm ocean temperatures and a "La Niña light" influence.Primary Threat: A large, ill-defined tropical disturbance has just moved off the coast of

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41:17

Thousands of Delayed Hurricane Deaths: Toll far...

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2025/08/08

13% of Floridian Deaths can be attributed to hurricanes and tropical storms? Recent research from both South Korea and the United States reveals a significant and largely underestimated public health burden associated with tropical cyclones (hurricanes/typhoons). Beyond the immediate, direct deaths typically reported, these studies demonstrate a substantial "excess mortality" that can persist for weeks, months, and even years after a storm. This hidden death toll disproportionately affects

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31:45

First Meteorologist Scheduled to Blast into Space

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2025/08/02

Meteorologist in SpaceDeborah Martorell, a 54-year-old Puerto Rican meteorologist and journalist with over 30 years of experience, is set to become the "first meteorologist in the world (between men and women) to visit space." Her lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut, which began in childhood and was often "taken as a joke or saw me as this immature girl who wants to be an astronaut," is now becoming a reality.Key Details of Martorell's Mission:Launch Provider: Blue Origin, on its New Shepard

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49:22

Dismantling the EPA, FEMA, and NOAA Hurts the...

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2025/07/31

Review of recent Trump Administration actions impacting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with a focus on deregulation, scientific research, and disaster preparedness.In July 2025, the Trump administration has taken significant steps to dismantle environmental regulations and reduce federal involvement in climate science and disaster response. Key actions include:Elimination of the EPA's

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29:32

100° - Florida’s Largest West Coast City Records...

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2025/07/28

Pre-1890:Prior to 1890: Recordkeeping for temperatures in Tampa, Florida, begins.1890:1890: Temperature records for Tampa, Florida, officially start.1892:September 1892: Temperature records for Plant City, Florida, officially start.1895:Since 1895: Florida's average June temperature has been 79.9 degrees.Early 1900s:Since 1902: Records for temperatures at Page Field in Fort Myers begin.Since 1911: Records for temperatures in Sarasota begin.July 1914: Temperature records for St. Petersburg, Florida,

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22:30

Can Sharks be Used to Forecast Hurricanes?

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2025/07/25

Recent studies from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and ongoing research by the University of Delaware and Rutgers University are shedding new light on how large sharks respond to hurricanes and their potential utility in predicting these powerful storms. While some shark species flee from approaching hurricanes, others, like tiger sharks, exhibit unexpected behavior, even increasing in number after a storm passes, likely due to increased scavenging

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25:51

NOAA's Atlas 15 Rainfall Prediction Project Halted by...

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2025/07/20

2024:NOAA Atlas 15 Pilot Release (Montana): On September 26, 2024, NOAA releases the NOAA Atlas 15 Pilot data for the state of Montana. This pilot aims to collect early feedback and demonstrate the nature of Atlas 15 data. It covers a subset of storm durations (1 hour to 10 days) and exceedance probabilities (50% to 1%) in two volumes and is intended for comparison and feedback, not formal peer review.Public Review Period for NOAA Atlas 15 Pilot (Montana) Closes: The public review period for the

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What’s Up with the Atlantic Cold Blob?

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2025/07/16

A persistent "cold blob" in the subpolar North Atlantic, south of Greenland, has defied global warming trends for over a century, cooling by up to 0.3 degrees Celsius while surrounding waters warm. Recent research confirms this anomaly is primarily driven by a weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a vital system of ocean currents that regulates global climate. The slowdown is attributed to freshwater influx from melting Greenland ice, reducing water density and heat

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49:12

111 Deaths and 171 Missing: Why Were Flash Flood...

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2025/07/09

The devastating flash floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, resulted in over 111 confirmed deaths and more than 170 missing persons, primarily in Kerr County. This disaster has brought to light critical failures in emergency warning systems, long-standing debates over funding for such infrastructure, and a significant political reluctance to accept accountability. While some areas like Comfort successfully utilized siren systems to prevent casualties, Kerr County, despite

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38:09

Disastrous Texas Flood: Communication vs Weather...

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2025/07/05

Devastating flash floods, fueled by extraordinary rainfall, struck the Texas Hill Country on July 4-5, 2025, resulting in at least 37 confirmed deaths, including 14 children with many people still missing. The floods caused widespread destruction, particularly around the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, and prompted a massive search and rescue operation. A central point of contention has emerged regarding the adequacy of weather forecasts and public warnings, with state and local officials

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Hurricane Forecasts Jeopardized by SSMIS Satellite...

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2025/06/26

Critical Hurricane Forecast and Sea Ice Monitoring Tool Abruptly TerminatedDate: June 26, 2025 Abrupt Termination: The DoD will permanently terminate the processing and transmission of microwave data from its three weather satellites by no later than June 30, 2025. This decision was formalized on June 25, 2025, and communicated to users, including NOAA and the National Hurricane Center, on June 24 and 25, 2025, respectively.Severe Impact on Hurricane Forecasts: The discontinuation of SSMIS data will

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19:01

The Mind of an Autistic Meteorologist

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2025/06/23

The Empathizing-Systemizing (E-S) Theory and its RelevanceThe E-S theory is a central framework discussed in both sources, hypothesizing that individuals possess varying degrees of "empathizing" and "systemizing" cognitive styles.Systemizing: Defined as "(1) the drive to create and analyze psychological sets of logical rules, or “systems,” related to and constructed around things that occur in the world, and (2) the ability to intuit how systems work in the physical world." (Bolton et al., 2018). It

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41:08

Evidence Shows Global Warming Signals May Have Been...

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2025/06/17

Meteorology Matters discusses a study indicating that human influence on global climate, specifically stratospheric cooling, could have been detected as early as 1885, preceding the widespread use of automobiles. Researchers conducted an experiment using modern climate models and hypothetical 1860 measurement capabilities to identify this early "human fingerprint" on atmospheric temperatures. The study highlights that stratospheric cooling is a strong indicator due to its clear response to CO2

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46:48

2024 Presidential Election Numbers Not Adding Up as...

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2025/06/17

Meteorology Matters discusses an ongoing lawsuit in Rockland County, New York, challenging the accuracy of the 2024 Presidential and Senate election results, particularly concerning alleged missing votes for Kamala Harris and Diane Sare. The lawsuit, brought by SMART Legislation, seeks a full hand recount due to statistical anomalies and voter affidavits claiming uncounted ballots. A significant point of contention is the "de minimis" software updates to voting machines, which critics argue were

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44:22

Waste from Miami Nuclear Power Plant Still Leaking...

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2025/06/15

Environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Miami-Dade County, Florida, particularly its aging infrastructure and cooling canal system. A central issue highlighted is the hypersaline plume originating from the plant's cooling canals, which is threatening Miami's primary drinking water aquifer and the surrounding ecosystem. Environmental groups, such as Miami Waterkeeper, express alarm over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision to extend the plant's

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37:35

Google DeepMind AI Hurricane Forecast Model Could be...

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2025/06/14

Google DeepMind and Google Research's new initiative, Weather Lab, which aims to improve tropical cyclone prediction using artificial intelligence (AI). This platform features an experimental AI model that predicts various aspects of cyclones, including formation, track, intensity, size, and shape, up to 15 days in advance, with 50 possible scenarios. The article highlights the model's superior accuracy compared to traditional physics-based methods for both track and intensity predictions

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35:25

Another American Weather Website Being Shut Down

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2025/06/12

Effective Shutdown of Climate.gov: The website is likely to cease publishing new content imminently. The "entire content production staff at climate.gov (including me) were let go from our government contract on 31 May," stated an anonymous former contractor. This signifies a de facto shutdown of new information dissemination.Targeted Elimination of Staff: The dismissals were highly specific, with former program manager Rebecca Lindsey describing a situation where a demand came "from above" to

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