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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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00:43:31

Twisters: Taming the Tornado

Weather Geeks ·

2024/08/07

This week's conversation discusses the movie Twisters and its impact on the meteorology community. Rick Smith, a warning coordination meteorologist, shares his experience working with the movie's production team and the attention to detail they put into creating a realistic National Weather Service office. The conversation also touches on the changes in weather communication and the rise of social media and internet-based weather coverage. They discuss the role of a warning coordination

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00:39:34

The Olympics & Sports Ecology

Weather Geeks ·

2024/07/31

Dr. Jessica Murfree, a sports ecologist, discusses the intersection of sports, weather, and climate. She shares her childhood fascination with thunderstorms and tornadoes and how it led her to study climate and extreme weather events. Dr. Murfree explains the field of sports ecology and its focus on the relationships between sports and the natural environment. She highlights the environmental challenges faced by the Olympics, such as extreme heat, air quality, and changing weather patterns. Dr

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00:36:38

The Sport of Storm Chasing

Weather Geeks ·

2024/07/24

The conversation explores the career of storm chaser Charles Peak and his experiences in the field. Peak discusses his early fascination with weather and how he transitioned from a military career to storm chasing. He also talks about his love for photography and capturing the beauty and danger of storms. The conversation touches on the challenges of being on the road and the importance of safety in storm chasing. Peak shares his favorite places to chase storms and his love for local

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00:42:45

Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary

Weather Geeks ·

2024/07/17

Weather Geeks is a show and podcast that has been running for 10 years, hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd from the University of Georgia. The show features conversations with experts from the weather enterprise, including scientists, meteorologists, and even pop culture figures. The show started with the idea of creating a Meet the Press-style show for weather enthusiasts. The guests on the show have included renowned scientists like Dr. Chuck Doswell and Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as figures from the

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00:49:07

Using AI to Study Weather & Climate

Weather Geeks ·

2024/07/10

In this conversation, Jen Carfagno and Campbell Watson discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in meteorology and climatology. They explore Campbell's background and interest in weather, as well as his work at IBM Research. They delve into the difference between AI and conventional weather model forecasting, and how AI models learn from weather models. They also discuss the use of AI in weather forecasting, including the Graphcast model. The conversation concludes with a discussion on

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00:34:35

Flash Flood Severity Index

Weather Geeks ·

2024/07/03

Dr. Amanda Schroeder, a senior service hydrologist with the National Weather Service, discusses her work on the flash flood severity index and the challenges of flood forecasting. She explains the implementation and potential global application of the index. Dr. Schroeder also shares her experiences with memorable flooding events and offers takeaways for the public. She highlights the importance of paying attention to weather forecasts, having a plan, and avoiding driving through flooded roads

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00:44:43

Space Weather Prediction Center

Weather Geeks ·

2024/06/26

Guest: Clinton Wallace, Director of the SWPCWeather Geeks often spend their time looking up at the sky, but there are some Geeks that look even farther up! Forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center are tasked with looking at everything PAST our atmosphere to warn us of any impending threats. However, sometimes those threats can be visualized as a spectacle with the Northern Lights, which we were ALL treated to one of the greatest shows of our lifetimes back in early May. How did the

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00:54:44

Voyages Beyond the Horizon

Weather Geeks ·

2024/06/19

Guest: Dr. Dawn Wright, United States Science Envoy One of the greatest joys in being a scientist is passing your knowledge onto others, whether that is esteemed colleagues on the other side of a breakthrough or young minds that are infatuated with the field. Sometimes, passing that knowledge takes us out of our comfort zone and into other fields, and even other countries! Our guest today is one of the newly selected Science Envoys for the United States, where she will be sharing her wealth of

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00:35:14

Improving Hurricane Risk Perceptions

Weather Geeks ·

2024/06/12

Guest: Dr. Jason Senkbeil, Associate Professor at the University of AlabamaHurricane season is rapidly approaching! Many elements that go into a busy tropical season, like warm SST’s and the ENSO phase, already have forecasters worried that we could have a blockbuster season. I’m sure a lot of us Weather Geeks are prepared for what that could entail, but is the rest of the general public ready? And today we’re not talking about prep kits or boarded up windows, we’re talking about how the public

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00:35:20

D-Day: How the Weather Saved NATO

Weather Geeks ·

2024/06/05

Guest: John Ross, authorWhether you’ve heard about D-Day or the Battle of Normandy through a textbook at school many years ago or from a documentary on TV, the images you’ve seen of the seaborne invasion surely are etched into your mind. All of the troops storming the beaches from the sea, flanked by gunfire and explosions. Of course the logistics of conducting such an organized siege is one thing, but one aspect that many people don’t know is how much of an impact the weather had on that pivotal

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00:55:25

Let's Geek Out About Tornadoes!

Weather Geeks ·

2024/05/29

Guest: Dr. Paul Markowski, Penn StateWe are in the throes of the springtime severe season and even as we transition to summer, the potential for supercells and tornadoes doesn’t slow down. In fact, the severe risk moves more from the Central Plains and into the Eastern states…and that’s where we find today’s guest! Dr. Paul Markowski is the Head of the Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Department at Penn State and an expert in tornado research. You will be surprised with how many papers he’s

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00:31:11

Weather On Top of the World

Weather Geeks ·

2024/05/22

Guest: Charlie Peachey, Mount Washington Weather ObserverThe United States sees almost every kind of meteorological phenomena imaginable, but there’s one place where the weather can be amplified. Located at over 6000 feet in New Hampshire, Mount Washington is famous for its weather extremes. The Mount Washington Observatory is a world renowned institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. Our guest today is a Weather Observer

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00:42:04

Behind the Scenes at NCEI

Weather Geeks ·

2024/05/15

Guest: Jared Rennie, NCEI Research Meteorologist Gathering and analyzing data today to help us prepare for tomorrow. One sentence with a multitude of implications. NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information seeks to provide not just data, but solutions to help the U.S. and those around the world as our climate continues to change. Jared Rennie is a Research Meteorologist with NCEI and works to support the integration of both climate and socioeconomic data. His work encompasses an

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00:31:45

New Developments in Rapid Intensification

Weather Geeks ·

2024/05/08

Guest: Dr. Falko Judt, Research Meteorologist at NCAR In tropical meteorology, the term ‘rapid intensification’ describes a tropical cyclone that does just that: it rapidly intensifies. The official definition is a tropical system whose maximum sustained winds increase by at least 35 mph in a 24-hour period. Sometimes though, it’s much more intense. In 2023, Hurricane Otis in the Eastern Pacific saw its winds increase by 115 mph in less than 24 hours before slamming into Mexico as a rare Category 5

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00:33:54

Let’s Clear the Biases in Weather AI

Weather Geeks ·

2024/05/01

Guest: Dr. Amy McGovern, University of OklahomaWe as humans all have biases whether we like to believe it or not, especially when it comes to meteorology. You may have heard of confirmation bias, Dunning-Kruger effect, survivor’s bias, cognitive dissonance and more! However, humans aren’t the only ones who are susceptible to bias: it has been shown in newly-evolving AI. How can we nip these glitches in the bud before they could potentially get out of hand? Our guest today Dr. Amy McGovern from the

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00:46:58

High Elevation Weather Stations

Weather Geeks ·

2024/04/24

Guest: Dr. Baker Perry, National Geographic Explorer When it comes to the highest places on Earth, the Rockies, the Andes and of course, the Himalayas come to mind. And while hikers have scaled these peaks, real-time weather data is scarce at these high altitudes. These are not highly populated areas, so why would we need to have weather stations installed in these remote frontiers? Joining us today to explain why and what it means for not only our understanding of the present climate, but the

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00:27:06

Weather & Fashion

Weather Geeks ·

2024/04/17

Guest: Dr. Nicole Mölders, Professor at University of Alaska FairbanksIf you grew up in a colder climate, your parents always told you that you have to dress in layers, all the way down to your socks! But if you grew up in a warmer climate, you were told to wear lighter fabrics and colors so the sun’s heat wasn’t too intense on your body. These are more than just pieces of advice that have been passed down through the years, they have foundations in science! On Weather Geeks today, we have Dr

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00:30:44

How AI is Helping Weather Models Make the Grade

Weather Geeks ·

2024/04/10

Guest: Dr. Stephan Rasp, Senior Research Scientist at GoogleAs technology continues to improve, weather models are becoming increasingly more accurate in the short term due to increased computing power and increased resolution. But how can we quantify that increase in accuracy? It seems like a basic question, but one that isn’t so easy to answer....without the assistance of machine learning!. Joining us today is Stephan Rasp, to talk about WeatherBench, an open-source framework that aims to help

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01:06:42

A Deeper Dive Into Our Closest Star

Weather Geeks ·

2024/04/03

Guest: Dr. C. Alex Young, NASA HeliophysicistYou may have noticed there’s been plenty of conversation concerning the closest star to us over the past year or so. From the total solar eclipse in April to the increase in solar storms as we approach the solar maximum, the sun has been getting plenty of attention. So we wanted to take a deeper look into our celestial neighbor and what better way to do that than to invite Dr. Alex Young, a heliophysicist, on the weather geeks podcast! See Privacy

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00:27:01

Caribbean Flash Droughts

Weather Geeks ·

2024/03/27

Guest: Craig Ramseyer, Assistant Prof. at Virginia TechWhen a drought is depicted on TV or in movies, you’ll usually see parched farmland with wilted crops and a distressed farmer in denim overalls looking over them. What about the drought that resides in the column of air above our heads, what does that look like? Well, there hasn’t been a TON of research on that aspect of drought…until now with my guest today! Craig Ramseyer is utilizing a newly proposed drought index to predict and measure

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