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Meteorology Matters

Meteorology Matters delivers clear, data-driven insight into weather, hurricanes, and climate science cutting through hype to explain what’s happening and why it matters.Created by Meteorologist Rob Jones, the podcast explores:Extreme weather and hurricane forecastingClimate trends and real-world impactsForecast uncertainty and what the data actually showsHow weather science affects safety, infrastructure, and daily lifeWhether it’s breaking weather risk, long-range outlooks, or deep-dive analysis,

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25:51

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

Meteorology Matters ·

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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8:38

What’s Up with the Atlantic Cold Blob?

Meteorology Matters ·

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...

Meteorology Matters ·

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...

Meteorology Matters ·

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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26:00

Hurricane Forecasts Jeopardized by SSMIS Satellite...

Meteorology Matters ·

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

Meteorology Matters ·

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...

Meteorology Matters ·

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...

Meteorology Matters ·

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...

Meteorology Matters ·

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...

Meteorology Matters ·

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

Meteorology Matters ·

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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18:43

Florida Waters Reach 98°, Dangerous Hurricane Fuel

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/06/01

Timeline of Main Events1950-2016: Florida experiences an increase of approximately 25 extreme rain events annually.1970-2020: Tide gauge observations are recorded to estimate sea-level rise rates for the eastern Gulf Coast.1982-Present (implied up to Nov 2024): Storm tracks in the Atlantic basin are recorded in the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship database.1985-Present (implied up to Nov 2024): Marine heat wave data becomes available and is recorded.1990s: Widespread marine

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8:51

Scientists Trying to Save America’s Weather Forecasts...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/28

CHECK IT OUT HERE…https://youtube.com/@wclivestreamResponse to Funding Cuts and Policy Changes: The primary driver for the scientists' actions is the substantial cuts to federal agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA, and the Department of Energy, as well as the withholding of research funding to academia by the Trump administration. The CNN article explicitly states this effort is a "response to policy moves" and seen as a form of "resistance to the

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15:14

2025 Hurricane Season Forecast: Above Normal Activity...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/23

Above-Normal Season Predicted:NOAA's official outlook predicts an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin.NOAA states a "60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 30% chance of a near-normal season."Fox Weather notes that Colorado State University (CSU) also projected an above-average season in their April outlook, with specific numbers slightly higher than historical averages (17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, 4 major hurricanes).NOAA's Specific Forecast Ranges:NOAA's annual outlook

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10:15

Kentucky Tornado Outbreak Amid Staffing Shortages as...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/20

May 2025 (Earlier in the month): Five former directors of the National Weather Service write a "letter to the American people" expressing concern about staffing shortages and reduced resources, such as weather balloon deployments.May 15, 2025: USA TODAY publishes an article highlighting that National Weather Service offices are short-staffed following Trump administration cuts, with some offices no longer operating 24/7. The article also mentions offers for current employees to transfer to fill 155

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8:38

NOAA & NWS Hiring - Firing Chaos as Hurricane Season...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/16

January 2025: A government-wide hiring freeze begins in the United States, impacting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its subsidiary, the National Weather Service (NWS).February 2025: Approximately 250 NWS employees are fired or take buyouts as part of staffing cuts.Sometime between February and May 2025: An additional 300 NWS employees depart the agency, bringing the total number of recent departures and firings to an estimated 500 out of a staff that numbered over

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17:14

Energy Star & LIHEAP Help Americans, Trump Wants them...

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/14

The Trump administration is targeting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star program for elimination as part of a broader reorganization and deregulatory effort focused on air pollution offices. This move is viewed as a significant step away from the previous administration's focus on climate change and energy efficiency. The Energy Star program, a voluntary labeling initiative for energy-efficient products, has been widely successful in saving consumers money on energy bills and

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11:23

NOAA Extreme Weather Database Shutdown after 45 Years

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/09

Administration Actions on Climate Science and DataDate: May 9, 2025Recent actions by the Trump administration have significantly impacted climate science and data collection efforts in the United States. The administration has dismissed a large number of scientists working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment and ended the public database tracking the cost of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters. These actions are seen by critics as part of a broader effort to downplay

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7:05

Terrorist Group Threatens to Destroy NOAA Weather Radar

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/05/06

What is a WSR-88D radar and what does it do?The WSR-88D, or Weather Surveillance Doppler Radar, is an advanced radar system used by the National Weather Service (NWS) to detect weather phenomena. It transmits a powerful beam of energy and listens for the scattered energy that bounces back from objects in the atmosphere, such as raindrops, snowflakes, hail, dust, birds, and even insects. By analyzing the returned signal's strength, the time it took to travel, and its phase shift, the radar can gather

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10:56

Earth Day Under the Trump Regime

Meteorology Matters ·

2025/04/24

Frequently Asked Questions on Earth Day Amidst Trump Administration Policies1. What is the primary focus of Earth Day protests and activities in 2025, according to these sources? This year's Earth Day activities are largely focused on resisting the environmental policies and actions of the Trump administration, which are characterized as an assault on environmental protections and a "war on the planet." Organizers are uniting with pro-democracy and social justice groups to demand the right to live

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