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WBRC First Alert Chief Meteorologist, Wes Wyatt, is going beyond the forecast. He sits down with weekly guests to chat about a range of weather topics.... more
FAQs about Behind the Front:How many episodes does Behind the Front have?The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.
November 20, 2018Behind the Front: Snow in AlabamaThe fury of flurries – when it comes to snow in the forecast, it seems like there is no middle ground. Either the event falls apart or we get hit with a winter wonderland. But J-P Dice and guest, Wes Wyatt, explain why it’s not snow that worries them, it’s ice. Plus, how something like “Snowmageddon” can completely shut down a city....more26minPlay
November 14, 2018Behind the Front: Nighttime TornadoesStorm chasing is already a dangerous activity but imagine tracking a tornado in the dark. Jill Gilardi returns to the show this week to discuss how tough it can be covering severe weather at night....more19minPlay
November 07, 2018Behind the Front: Gary England – Tornado Alley Icon"Jump back, throw me down, Loretta, it's Friday night in the big town!" A phrase made famous by Gary England. The Oklahoma weather icon joins J-P Dice this week to discuss his 40+ years covering weather, his involvement in movies like Twister, and what are some of the worst storms he’s ever seen....more29minPlay
October 31, 2018Behind the Front: Don't 'fall back' into depressionDaylight Saving Time is here once again. Winter is coming, which means the days will continue to get shorter. This loss of sunlight could give you a case of “the blahs”. But could it be more serious than that? Friend of the podcast, Dr. Josh Klapow, stops by to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how this time of year could cause depression for some. Plus, what are the three steps you could take to help fight off the winter blues....more13minPlay
October 24, 2018Behind the Front: Hurricane Michael vs. Fred HunterFred Hunter joins J-P Dice this week to discuss covering Hurricane Michael in Panama City, the Waffle House Index, and more. Plus, how does Michael rank compared to other storms Fred has covered in the last 22 years?...more25minPlay
October 17, 2018Behind the Front: The dangers of flying in severe weatherHave you ever heard of a TAF? It stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast and its important information for any pilot looking to take to the sky. Mary Keiser, a Senior Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, joins the show this week to discuss Aviation Weather and the importance of forecasting for airways. Plus just how big a factor bad weather plays in most airplane crashes....more30minPlay
October 10, 2018Behind the Front: Hurricanes and HeatwavesWhat happened to fall? First Alert Meteorologist, Jill Gilardi, joins J-P this week to discuss the never-ending summer, an active hurricane season in the tropics, and when it may actually start feeling like autumn around Alabama....more18minPlay
October 03, 2018Behind the Front: Mike’s Weather PageWhat once was just a hobby for Mike Boylan has grown to become one of the most trusted sources for tropical updates. He joins J-P Dice to discuss Mike’s Weather Page, building trust with users, the power of social media, and how to avoid fake weather accounts on Facebook.Plus, how he balances family with forecasting and much more....more28minPlay
September 26, 2018Behind the Front: Storm(s) of the CenturyHurricanes, tropical storms, blizzards – you’ve likely experienced a “storm of the century” for several different severe events over the years. Paul Dellegatto, from FOX13 in Tampa, joins J-P Dice to discuss the unique personalities of storms, when and why anyone would try to ride out a hurricane, and the most impactful events he has covered in his nearly 30-year career at WTVT. Which happens to include the tropical storm that would go on to form the Blizzard of 1993 in Alabama....more22minPlay
September 19, 2018Behind the Front: What about Cullman?Cullman County is in the Birmingham television market, but it’s in Huntsville’s National Weather Service warning area. Sound confusing? Friend of the podcast, Chris Darden, the Meteorologist-in-Charge at the NWS in Birmingham, joins the show this week to help explain the split with Cullman, how it affects severe weather advisories, and how offices across the states work together to cover multiple counties....more17minPlay
FAQs about Behind the Front:How many episodes does Behind the Front have?The podcast currently has 166 episodes available.