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Weather Geeks

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You see it every day. It’s the subject of poetry, literature, art and film. It can inspire spiritual experiences, and it can destroy everything you have ever worked for.It is the weather, and no one knows it better than we do. Join us every week for the agony and the ecstasy of the one story that the entire world participates in and the science behind it. From the people behind The Weather Channel TV network.

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00:35:10

Sounding the Alarm - Outdoor Siren Effectiveness

Weather Geeks ·

2021/02/10

Guest: Jim Coker, EMA Director Today’s guest has spent his life serving the Alabama community through multiple branches of law enforcement, and now, he’s taking that experience to the office of emergency management. Jim Coker is the Emergency Management Agency Director for Jefferson County, Alabama, and we’re sitting down with him to discuss the effectiveness of outdoor sirens when severe weather is approaching. We’ve heard countless stories of how people did or didn’t hear sirens before being hit

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00:35:54

Arctic Report Card 2020

Weather Geeks ·

2021/02/03

Guest: Zack Labe Remember when you were anxiously awaiting your report card? It’s very likely that these events were met with mixed emotions as you awaited the results. Well when it comes to grading the health of the Arctic, we should be nervous. This region of the world is seeing some of the worst impacts from climate change, and today, we’re chatting with one of the report’s authors, Climate & Atmospheric Scientist Zachary Labe who specializes in Arctic ice conditions. He’ll reveal some of

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00:34:00

How To Prepare For Climate Change: A Practical Guide...

Weather Geeks ·

2021/01/27

Guest: David Pogue One of the major topics when discussing meteorology is climate change, and we’ve certainly heard a great deal about it over the past decade. With destructive Western wildfires and stronger hurricanes, it seems climate change manages to become a major part of the conversation, and rightly so. Today we are talking with author David Pogue, who wants us to know how to prepare for the effects of climate change in our personal lives. From planning your diet, to personal investments, to

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00:34:17

Increasing Water Levels In The Great Lakes

Weather Geeks ·

2021/01/20

Guest: Deanna Apps, Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Introduction: When you hear people discussing rising water levels, you probably only think of SEA-level rise. But what about LAKE-level rise? Today’s guest is Deanna Apps, a Physical Scientist with the Detroit District of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. She analyzes and forecasts water levels in the Great Lakes and produces weekly and monthly forecasts. As the region continues experiencing record water levels, we’ll ask

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00:36:22

Seasonal Tornado Forecasting

Weather Geeks ·

2021/01/13

Guest: Dr. Ashton Robinson Cook Weather forecasting has made leaps and bounds in recent decades, and it’s hard to remember a time when we couldn’t get the latest forecast update with just a swipe of the finger on our phone. But wouldn’t it be great if we could get an idea of what to expect MONTHS in advance? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re talking with Dr. Ashton Robinson Cook who has been a pioneer in understanding and improving seasonal forecasts, especially those for tornadoes. We’ll

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00:43:21

A Hurricane Season for the Record Books

Weather Geeks ·

2021/01/06

Guest: Dr. Phil Klotzbach, Colorado State University If you are a purveyor of weather twitter, this man needs no introduction! Odds are you have seen at least one of his incredible and easily digestible hurricane stats during this past hurricane season as well. Today’s episode is with Dr. Phil Klotzbach from Colorado State University! We are going to discuss this monumental hurricane season and all of the records that it shattered. We will also talk about Dr. Klotzbach’s seasonal forecasts from CSU

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00:46:02

Year-End Geek Out, 2020 Edition

Weather Geeks ·

2020/12/30

Guest: Mike Bettes 2020 was, to put it lightly, an insane year. Mother Nature didn’t care about a global pandemic either, as she lashed out during every single season. From deadly tornadoes in the Spring, to raging wildfires in the summer, to a record number of tropical cyclones, to finally ending the year with a bonafide nor’easter! Phew… Well, I’ve got someone with me today who was in the studio talking about all of these events this year: The Weather Channel’s Mike Bettes! We are going to

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00:34:26

Weather is a Go For Launch

Weather Geeks ·

2020/12/16

Guest: Brian Cizek, Launch Weather Officer, 45th Weather Squadron With new frontiers developing in spaceflight, it’s more important than ever to make sure we get the forecast right. There are many variables meteorologists have to monitor: cloud cover, precipitation chances, even cloud height and electric potential! To make sure every launch goes off without a hitch, you need a team of skilled, dedicated forecasters like those found at the 45th Weather Squadron. Today we’re happy to welcome Brian

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00:38:57

Antarctic Search for Meteorites

Weather Geeks ·

2020/12/09

Guest: Dr. Juliane Gross, Rutgers Like searching for needles in a haystack, searching for meteorites on Earth is not an easy feat! How about searching for those meteorites while in the frigid wasteland of Antarctica? Well that is what my guest today did this past winter! Dr. Juliane Gross is an associate professor at Rutgers University and she studies the formation and evolution of the planets in our solar system. What do meteorites in the Antarctic have to do with her research? We are going to

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00:36:50

Navigating the Challenges of Weather & Transportation

Weather Geeks ·

2020/12/02

Guest: Paul Pisano Introduction: Ground transportation is something we all deal with on a daily basis, whether it’s in our cars, on a bus, or the subway. Navigating poor road conditions during inclement weather can be very treacherous, but new technologies and innovating thinking are working to keep people safe. Today we’re joined by Paul Pisano from the Road Weather Committee of the Transportation Research Board. Paul understands that ground transportation infrastructure is a vital asset that

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00:34:35

The World’s Littlest Book for Its Biggest Problem

Weather Geeks ·

2020/11/25

Guest: Mike Nelson Introduction: Have you been struggling to understand climate change and what it means for you and your family? What if I told you that in just 10 easy steps, YOU would be able to understand our Earth's changing climate? Well today, we’re talking to meteorologist and author Mike Nelson who has written the book that answers those questions. Mike Nelson has spent more than 40 years serving his local community as a broadcast meteorologist, and his work has helped revolutionize

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00:34:40

Big Data Solutions & The Weather Business

Weather Geeks ·

2020/11/18

Guest: Mike Eilts Introduction: When you hear the name, Mike Eilts, a few words may come to mind: storm chaser, atmospheric scientist, journal author, entrepreneur, pioneer of weather radar...and they’re all right! Today, we’re pleased to welcome Mike Eilts who currently serves as the Vice President of the Weather Business Unit at the Data Transmission Network, or DTN. His impressive career spans nearly 4 decades, and his innovative thinking has helped both government agencies and private

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00:36:17

The History of Hurricanes

Weather Geeks ·

2020/11/11

Guest: Eric Jay Dolin, Ph.D. Introduction: Over the past several decades, the way we consume weather information and receive our latest forecasts has been revolutionized. Millions of people can tune in to watch The Weather Channel during an impending tornado outbreak or approaching hurricane. With all this information so readily at our fingertips, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come in our knowledge of weather and how it can shape our future. Today’s guest hasn’t forgotten the past. In

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00:42:44

Chasing the Flames

Weather Geeks ·

2020/11/04

Guest: Dr. Craig Clements, SJSU Fire Weather Research Laboratory Introduction: We’ve seen a record number of acres of beautiful countryside go up in flames in 2020, and we’re not done yet. In recent years, many across the West have seen some of the deadliest & most destructive wildfires that our country has ever experienced. Whether they have been accelerated by climate change or extreme drought conditions, there is no denying that millions of lives have been changed forever as these

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00:30:55

Are You Afraid of the Weather?

Weather Geeks ·

2020/10/28

Guest: Margaret Crane, Child Psychologist Introduction: I have had many Meteorologists come on this show and when I ask them how they got a passion for weather, a good number of them were scared of Mother Nature’s wrath at a young age. But that fear catapulted them into a passion for learning about the science behind what is happening in the sky. However, for some people, that fear doesn’t turn into passion and could even develop into a phobia. My guest today is Margaret Crane, who is a

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00:37:39

Artificial Intelligence, the New Weather Frontier

Weather Geeks ·

2020/10/21

Guest: Dr. Jamese Sims, NOAA Senior Physical Scientist Artificial Intelligence…or AI... When you hear that term, it’s likely that your mind is flooded with images from the latest Sci-Fi flick you’ve seen, or maybe you have visions of robots taking over the world! Well fear not, because the AI we’re focusing on today revolves around its applications to meteorology and earth sciences. We’re sitting down with Dr. Jamese Sims, senior physical scientist with NOAA, who currently serves as the agency’s

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00:35:19

Ray C. Anderson Foundation

Weather Geeks ·

2020/10/14

Guest: John Lanier Introduction: As geeks, we can do a lot to help out our environment by doing little things like using less water while brushing our teeth or using reusable bags instead of plastic bags while at the grocery store. But as individuals, it is hard for us to make a large impact on the well-being of the entire globe! That is where businesses and corporations can step in to be leaders in combating climate change! The Ray C. Anderson Foundation is based on the values of creating

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00:37:22

What If You Could Control the Weather?

Weather Geeks ·

2020/10/07

Guest: Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz Introduction: If you were to ask a meteorologist who their top 3 superheroes are, odds are X-Men’s Storm would be on that list. Sure, that may be because of Halle Berry’s portrayal of her in the movies, but mainly because she has the ability to harness the power of the weather and use it at her will! What would YOU do if you could control the weather? Would you make it rain on the house of your high school bully everyday, or keep the sun shining bright while

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00:36:42

Challenges of Bilingual Weather Communication

Weather Geeks ·

2020/09/30

Guest: Nelly Carreño, KUVN Introduction: For those of you who are hurricane buffs like us, you know where they tend to form and where they track: they either are born from a tropical wave off Africa and cross through the Caribbean OR form within the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico. In these areas, there is a much higher population of people who speak only Spanish while the majority of the products that the National Hurricane Center puts out are in English. This puts a lot of pressure on our

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00:42:02

Austin’s Weather Superstar

Weather Geeks ·

2020/09/23

Guest: Troy Kimmel Introduction: The state of Texas has many different microclimates, from the deserts in West Texas to the flood-prone grasslands of Houston to the raging heat in South Texas. How about the weather right in the middle of the state’s hill country? Austin, Texas is an eclectic city that is growing in popularity and population...but my guest today has been there for decades! Troy Kimmel is a well-known broadcast meteorologist for the city and has dedicated his life to enhancing

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