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#5 – Inside the Weather Network with meteorologist Brad Rousseau
Join us today to learn more about Brad Rousseau’s role as a meteorologist at The Weather Network, and hear about his storm chasing adventures in Canada and south of the border.
If you are like most Canadians, you likely have The Weather Network on in your house or at work through the day. Have you ever wondered what kind of expertise goes into developing those forecasts across all of Canada?
Introduction
Today we’re going to bring in our guest right off the bat. Brad Rousseau is a graduate of York University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science and a Certificate in Meteorology. While attending York University, Brad worked as a Severe Weather Research Assistant. After graduation, he was hired as a Meteorologist by The Weather Network. Brad is also an avid storm chaser and the witness of several memorable U.S. storms including the deadly and powerful El Reno, Oklahoma tornado in 2013. Brad will join us for the entire show to talk about The Weather Network, storm chasing, and will also participate in our coast-to-coast segment about weather across Canada.
Brad Rousseau Interview
Brad speaks about what sparked his interest in weather, and how he was able to harness his passion to pursue a career in meteorology.
Have you ever wondered about how your local forecast is created when watching The Weather Network on television or looking at their mobile app? Learn about some of the operations at The Weather Network and what goes into your weather forecast!
Brad also talks memorable storm chases in the U.S., including a recent trip this past spring. With an impressive storm track-record his stories will not fail to disappoint! We reflect on this year’s active weather thus far, and touch on what Canadian’s might expect through the remainder of the summer-storm season.
Coast to Coast!
East Coast:
The cool and unsettled regime continues for much of the Maritimes and Atlantic Canada. Up to six feet of snow remains on the ground around Igloo Lake Lodge in Labrador (about 115 kilometres southeast of Happy Valley-Goose Bay). While snow is not uncommon in this area in June, this year’s amounts have been unprecedented.
Generally, cooler than normal conditions continue this week across Eastern Canada, especially for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Quebec/Ontario:
Record-breaking heat in Southern Ontario and severe weather have been the main stories. Windsor, Ontario reached a record-high of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, June 17th, 2018.
Two tornadoes were confirmed in Ontario on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018: an EF-2 that tracked through Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, and an EF-0 near Norwich. Storms on Monday, June 18th, 2018 also caused damage west of Ingersoll, Ontario with five people reportedly struck by lightning in Courtland, Ontario.
Drier and cooler conditions are in store with unsettled weather possible by the weekend. Well-above normal temperatures settle into Northwestern Ontario.
Prairies:
Active weather late Thursday, June 14th, 2018 brought significant hail to portions of Southeastern Saskatchewan and Southern Manitoba. A tornado was also confirmed in the community of Waskada, Manitoba.
It is a quieter week in terms of storm activity, although heat continues to build with widespread Heat Warnings issued across the Central and Northern Prairies.
West Coast:
We are now talking record-breaking heat and even thunderstorms for British Columbia!
Above-seasonal temperatures continue into the upcoming weekend, but that may change as we head into next week.
Jerry’s Weather Tip of the Week
Jerry’s pick this week is a World Meteorological Organization link about what qualifies people to be considered meteorologists across the world. The debate often rages about what is a meteorologist and what combination of operational skills and theory are enough to meet a ...
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By Meteorologist Jerry ShieldsJoin us today to learn more about Brad Rousseau’s role as a meteorologist at The Weather Network, and hear about his storm chasing adventures in Canada and south of the border.
If you are like most Canadians, you likely have The Weather Network on in your house or at work through the day. Have you ever wondered what kind of expertise goes into developing those forecasts across all of Canada?
Introduction
Today we’re going to bring in our guest right off the bat. Brad Rousseau is a graduate of York University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science and a Certificate in Meteorology. While attending York University, Brad worked as a Severe Weather Research Assistant. After graduation, he was hired as a Meteorologist by The Weather Network. Brad is also an avid storm chaser and the witness of several memorable U.S. storms including the deadly and powerful El Reno, Oklahoma tornado in 2013. Brad will join us for the entire show to talk about The Weather Network, storm chasing, and will also participate in our coast-to-coast segment about weather across Canada.
Brad Rousseau Interview
Brad speaks about what sparked his interest in weather, and how he was able to harness his passion to pursue a career in meteorology.
Have you ever wondered about how your local forecast is created when watching The Weather Network on television or looking at their mobile app? Learn about some of the operations at The Weather Network and what goes into your weather forecast!
Brad also talks memorable storm chases in the U.S., including a recent trip this past spring. With an impressive storm track-record his stories will not fail to disappoint! We reflect on this year’s active weather thus far, and touch on what Canadian’s might expect through the remainder of the summer-storm season.
Coast to Coast!
East Coast:
The cool and unsettled regime continues for much of the Maritimes and Atlantic Canada. Up to six feet of snow remains on the ground around Igloo Lake Lodge in Labrador (about 115 kilometres southeast of Happy Valley-Goose Bay). While snow is not uncommon in this area in June, this year’s amounts have been unprecedented.
Generally, cooler than normal conditions continue this week across Eastern Canada, especially for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Quebec/Ontario:
Record-breaking heat in Southern Ontario and severe weather have been the main stories. Windsor, Ontario reached a record-high of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, June 17th, 2018.
Two tornadoes were confirmed in Ontario on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018: an EF-2 that tracked through Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, and an EF-0 near Norwich. Storms on Monday, June 18th, 2018 also caused damage west of Ingersoll, Ontario with five people reportedly struck by lightning in Courtland, Ontario.
Drier and cooler conditions are in store with unsettled weather possible by the weekend. Well-above normal temperatures settle into Northwestern Ontario.
Prairies:
Active weather late Thursday, June 14th, 2018 brought significant hail to portions of Southeastern Saskatchewan and Southern Manitoba. A tornado was also confirmed in the community of Waskada, Manitoba.
It is a quieter week in terms of storm activity, although heat continues to build with widespread Heat Warnings issued across the Central and Northern Prairies.
West Coast:
We are now talking record-breaking heat and even thunderstorms for British Columbia!
Above-seasonal temperatures continue into the upcoming weekend, but that may change as we head into next week.
Jerry’s Weather Tip of the Week
Jerry’s pick this week is a World Meteorological Organization link about what qualifies people to be considered meteorologists across the world. The debate often rages about what is a meteorologist and what combination of operational skills and theory are enough to meet a ...