WeatherBrains

By: Big Brains Media LLC
  • Summary

  • The world's oldest and greatest weather podcast. Join weather geeks James Spann, Bill Murray, Kim Klockow-McClain, Dr. Neil Jacobs, Rick Smith, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, and Troy Kimmel along with some of the most brilliant minds in the weather enterprise every week!
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Episodes
  • WeatherBrains 982: Go Smoke Somewhere Else
    Nov 12 2024

    Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for the last 10 years. Jeff Evans, it's great having you with us tonight.

    Tonight's Guest Panelist has been an operational meteorologist for over 30 years and currently is the MIC at the NWS Louisville. He received a BS in Meteorology from St. Louis University in 1986 and a Masters in Teaching in Geoscience from Mississippi State in 2002. John Gordon, thanks for joining us!

    Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

    • Difficulty of messaging heat in Houston (10:45)
    • Wet bulb globe temperature (16:00)
    • Do Emergency Managers understand the extreme heat/cold threat? (32:30)
    • Wellness checks for the elderly in a major heat event (37:00)
    • Methods for counting heat-related fatalities (43:00)
    • Important recent tech advancements in the field (01:10:45)
    • November 3rd Oklahoma pre-dawn tornadoes (01:44:15)
    • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:21:15)
    • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:24:09)
    • E-Mail Segment (01:26:00)
    • National Weather Round-Up
    • and more!

    Web Sites from Episode 982:

    Jeff Evans on X

    Picks of the Week:

    Jeff Evans - Aviation Weather Center

    John Gordon - "Significant Tornadoes: 1880-1989" by Thomas Grazulis

    James Aydelott - The Great Blue Norther of November 11th, 1911

    Jen Narramore - Sarah King on X: Halloween photo

    Jen Narramore - Symposium on tornadoes: Assessment of knowledge and implications for man

    Rick Smith - Automated Data Plotter

    Neil Jacobs - Out

    Troy Kimmel - Houston scientist who played pivotal role in leading team during extreme weather retiring

    Kim Klockow-McClain - Influences of Space Weather Forecasting Uncertainty on Satellite Conjunction Assessment

    Bill Murray - Out

    James Spann - Remembering the 1989 Huntsville "Airport Road" Tornado

    The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • WeatherBrains 981: Charge Your Doodads
    Nov 5 2024

    Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL. He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist. He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville. After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel. Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains!

    Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science. He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Matt Earnst, welcome to the show!

    Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

    • Revisiting the Blizzard of March 1993 (07:15)
    • Making the transition from broadcast meteorology to journalism (21:15)
    • Importance of content: The changing business model in broadcast television (33:00)
    • YouTube weather streamers (47:00)
    • Cultivating value in a difficult media environment (01:09:30)
    • Oklahoma Severe Weather Event/QLCS Tornadoes 11/3/24 (01:19:10)
    • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week)
    • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:51)
    • E-Mail Segment (No segment this week)
    • National Weather Round-Up (01:31:35)
    • and more!

    Web Sites from Episode 981:

    Jeff Cox on X

    Matt Earnst on X

    Picks of the Week:

    Matt Earnst - November 2nd, 2004 West Texas Snowfall Event

    James Aydelott - Tornado Warning Event Count By State since 11/01/24

    Jen Narramore - Out

    Rick Smith - Out

    Neil Jacobs - Out

    Troy Kimmel - Out

    Kim Klockow-McClain - Pre/Post-Conference Training

    Bill Murray - Foghorn

    James Spann - Tornado Damage in Oklahoma City - Photo of wooden pole through car windshield

    The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • WeatherBrains 980: Flip The Camera Off
    Oct 29 2024

    Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather. He became well-known for his expertise in winter storms and severe weather forecasting as well as his engaging approach to delivering weather insights. His career has spanned over thirty years and has contributed to significant advancements in meteorological technology. He's built a loyal following among weather enthusiasts. Henry Margusity, welcome to WeatherBrains!

    Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

    • Birmingham's (AL) October rainfall is still zero as of the 28th (09:00)
    • Staffing changes at The Capital Weather Gang/Washington Post (27:30)
    • FAA/NWS Memo controversy (28:30)
    • Funny stories look back at time at AccuWeather (43:45)
    • Change of pace in the weather business over the last few decades (48:30)
    • Maintaining situational awareness in the age of advancement of automation (50:30)
    • Age demographic and it's challenges (01:10:30)
    • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:55)
    • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:21:31)
    • E-Mail Segment (01:23:18)
    • National Weather Round-Up (01:
    • and more!

    Web Sites from Episode 980:

    Henry Margusity - Weather Madness on X

    Picks of the Week:

    Henry Margusity - Winter 2024/25: October Update

    James Aydelott - Gesman Tamang on X: Top of Mount Everest Photo

    Jen Narramore - First barrel ride down Niagara Falls - October 24th, 1901

    Rick Smith - Out

    Neil Jacobs - Out

    Troy Kimmel - AI is transforming weather forecasting. Is the U.S. falling behind?

    Troy Kimmel - Understanding Wyoming's High Winds

    Kim Klockow-McClain - IAEM Annual Conference 2024

    Bill Murray - Foghorn

    James Spann - Fact Check: Debunking weather modification claims

    The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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    1 hr and 44 mins

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