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Weather Geeks

Weather Group Television

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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00:36:04

California’s Disastrous Wildfires

Weather Geeks ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks with Anthony Edwards, a newsroom meteorologist with the San Francisco Chronicle, about the devastating wildfires that struck Southern California at the beginning of the year. They discuss the meteorological conditions that led to the fires, including the role of Santa Ana winds, the impact of urban areas on fire spread, and the importance of effective communication during evacuations. The conversation also touches on the interplay

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00:31:08

Space City Weather

Weather Geeks ·

2025/02/19

In this episode of Weather Geeks, host Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks with Eric Berger, a prominent science and space writer, and founder of Space City Weather. They discuss Eric's journey from astronomy to weather communication, the impact of Hurricane Harvey, and the evolution of weather forecasting in the age of social media. Eric shares insights on the importance of effective communication during extreme weather events and the challenges faced by meteorologists today. The conversation also touches

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00:23:50

A Deep Dive into Google DeepMind

Weather Geeks ·

2025/02/12

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd discusses the advancements in weather forecasting through AI with experts Dr. Ilan Price and Matthew Willson from Google DeepMind. They delve into the GenCast model, which utilizes machine learning to provide probabilistic weather forecasts that outperform traditional models. The conversation covers the importance of data sources, the handling of extreme weather events, and the validation process of the model, highlighting its potential impact

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00:40:56

How the Weather Can Affect Your Home Insurance

Weather Geeks ·

2025/02/05

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Philip Mulder discusses the intersection of homeowners insurance and climate risks, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by extreme weather events and the National Flood Insurance Program. He explains how insurance premiums are affected by climate change, the role of reinsurance, and the implications for low-income communities. The conversation highlights the need for better flood mapping, the impact of recent hurricanes, and the future of insurance in

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00:26:13

IceCHIP Field Campaign

Weather Geeks ·

2025/01/29

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks with Dr. Victor Gensini about the often-overlooked disaster of hailstorms. They discuss the significant economic impact of hail, the gaps in current hail research, and the upcoming IceChip field campaign aimed at improving our understanding of hail formation and its effects on society. Victor shares insights from his journey in meteorology, the logistics of conducting field research, and the importance of collaboration in advancing

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00:43:40

2024 Weather Wrap-Up

Weather Geeks ·

2024/11/27

In this episode, Jen Carfagno and Dr. Marshall Shepherd review the significant weather events of 2024, discussing the impact of severe weather, including tornadoes, derechos, hail storms, and the interplay between wildfires and flooding. They explore the trends in meteorology, the importance of accurate weather communication, and the evolving understanding of weather phenomena in the context of climate change. In this episode, Jen Carfagno and Dr. Marshall Shepherd discuss the unpredictable nature

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00:36:28

Using AI to Assess Hurricane Damage

Weather Geeks ·

2024/11/20

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno discusses the transformative role of AI and robotics in assessing damage from natural disasters with Dr. Robin Murphy and her team from Texas A&M University. They explore the evolution of drone technology, the importance of rapid data collection, and the potential for AI to improve emergency response efforts. The conversation highlights the challenges and advancements in using AI for disaster assessment, including the need for real-time data and the

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00:39:58

Communicating Weather Impacts for RV Travelers

Weather Geeks ·

2024/11/13

Guest: Dave Titley, Co-Founder of RV Weather EnterprisesDescription: When you’re traveling somewhere, whether it’s on vacation or for business, odds are you are just going to check your phone’s weather app to let you know if you need to pack an umbrella or a heavier jacket at your destination. But what about traveling by RV the entire distance? Your journey could be plagued with weather impacts and you’re not going to want to check your phone app over and over and over. You’re going to want to

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00:34:14

Atmospheric Insights at NCAR

Weather Geeks ·

2024/11/06

Guest: Everette Joseph, Director of NCAR Description: We have the NWS, NOAA. and NCEI, but another very valuable member of the meteorological alphabet soup is NCAR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research! However, NCAR is not constricted by any government regulations, so they are free to dissect the atmosphere as they please. However, they have a mission to uphold, just like our government organizations, to understand the world around and above us so they can indirectly protect future

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00:36:44

Fall Foliage Forecasting

Weather Geeks ·

2024/10/23

Evan Fisher, creator of explorefall.com, discusses the science and data behind fall foliage forecasting. He explains how he became interested in weather and specifically fall foliage, and how he started creating fall foliage maps during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fisher uses remote sensing and satellite data to analyze the greenness of vegetation and identify peak fall color. He also incorporates weather data, such as temperature and precipitation, into his models. Fisher discusses the challenges of

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00:42:42

Compound Disasters Along the Gulf Coast

Weather Geeks ·

2024/10/16

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Marshall Shepherd speaks with Roy Wright from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) about the challenges of compound disasters, particularly in the Gulf Coast region. They discuss the recent National Academies report that examines the impact of overlapping disasters, including hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic, on vulnerable communities. The conversation highlights the need for improved communication, community engagement, and policy changes

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00:09:28

Hurricane Milton: Special Episode

Weather Geeks ·

2024/10/09

The conversation focuses on the impending hurricane's impact on Florida, discussing its meteorological significance, preparation efforts, and the dual nature of its weakening yet dangerous status as it approaches the coast.

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00:28:11

The Triple Whammy Flood Problem

Weather Geeks ·

2024/10/02

Dr. Matt Bilskie discusses compound flooding, which occurs when multiple flooding sources combine during a storm, such as storm surge, riverine flooding, and heavy rainfall. He explains the hazards associated with each component and how they can interact to increase flooding. Dr. Bilskie emphasizes the importance of understanding and mitigating compound flooding to protect coastal communities. He also discusses his research on coastal resiliency, including the use of computational models and field

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00:25:40

Painting the Weather

Weather Geeks ·

2024/09/25

Artist Bill Haskell discusses how he incorporates the weather into his landscape paintings. He shares his fascination with weather, particularly sparked by a tornado outbreak in 1974. Living in New Mexico, Haskell finds inspiration in the dramatic skies and monsoon thunderstorms. He describes his process of painting emotions and memories inspired by the weather, using a combination of realism and fiction. Haskell also discusses the inclusion of tornadoes in his artwork as a metaphor for change in

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00:37:02

NOAA: Undervalued and Underfunded?

Weather Geeks ·

2024/09/18

In this episode of the Weather Geeks podcast, former NOAA Chief of Staff Scott Rayder discusses the importance of funding for NOAA and the challenges the agency faces. He emphasizes that NOAA's diverse mission, which includes weather forecasting, oceanography, and fisheries, requires more funding to meet the increasing demands. Rayder highlights the significant improvements in weather forecasting and the need for continued research to enhance track and intensity forecasts for hurricanes. He also

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00:35:59

Touching Base with NASA's PACE

Weather Geeks ·

2024/09/11

The PACE mission, which stands for Plankton Aerosol Cloud Ocean Ecosystem, is a NASA mission that aims to capture the complexity of Earth's interconnected ecosystems. It is a crucial mission in the face of urgent environmental challenges. PACE equips us with knowledge and tools to confront these challenges. The mission has been 20 years in the making and was launched on February 8th, 2022. It consists of three instruments: the Ocean Color Instrument, HARP2, and SPECS1. These instruments measure the

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00:45:27

Can Pollen Change The Weather?

Weather Geeks ·

2024/09/04

The conversation discusses the impact of pollen on allergy sufferers and the development of a new pollen forecast by scientists at NOAA. It also delves into Dr. Jordan Schnell's background, research interests, and work on air quality forecasting, including the effects of electric vehicles on air quality. The conversation then shifts to the modeling of pollen and its interaction with weather, highlighting the potential health implications of pollen particles. The model's performance in predicting

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00:49:05

What AI Can Teach Us About Tornadoes

Weather Geeks ·

2024/08/28

Andrew Brady, founder of Atmosphere Analytics, discusses the development of weather prediction models powered by advanced machine learning. He shares insights into the creation of MMFS (Microscale Mesoscale Forecasting System) and the innovative StormNet, which predicts severe weather hazards with precision. Andrew's journey from a background in computer science to meteorology and the use of artificial intelligence in forecasting is a testament to his passion for saving lives and property from

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00:43:20

From Astrophysics to the AMS

Weather Geeks ·

2024/08/21

Guest: Dr. Stella Kafka, AMS Executive DirectorThe world of meteorology is vast, with the options of different career paths spreading far and wide! You don’t have to be on TV in order to be a successful meteorologist, nor do you have to work for the government at the National Weather Service. In that same vein, you don’t have to be a meteorologist to be involved in the American Meteorological Society, even though it’s in the name! Your career may take you in a different direction, but there is

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00:56:15

Sargassum, Coral Reefs, and Water Quality

Weather Geeks ·

2024/08/14

Dr. Brian LaPointe discusses water quality, seaweed, and ocean heat waves. He explains that nutrient pollution, particularly excess nitrogen from human activities, is a major factor driving harmful algal blooms, such as red tide. These blooms are becoming more frequent and intense, impacting coastal waters globally. Eutrophication, the excessive enrichment of water with nutrients, is a problem worldwide and can lead to the loss of submerged aquatic vegetation and the degradation of water quality.

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