Tidal Flooding Talk

Joe Bastardi, the legendary meteorologist who career spans from AccuWeather's early days to WeatherBell to social media, joins the show. The focus is on his Power and Impact scale. Joe argues that the current Saffir-Simpson scale for hurricanes is outdated and we have the tools to provide a better idea of how impactful a hurricane is than just winds.

No one is more passionate about weather than Joe, though. So, the episode talks about Sandy in 2012 being classified as a post-tropical cyclone instead of a hurricane, and his Jersey Roots in Somers Point.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

It's shark week at Tidal Flooding Talk! Discover how marine scientists tag pelagic sharks like makos and blues with advanced sensors to gather real-time ocean data on temperature, salinity, and heat content. This cost-effective method can outperform pricey gliders, enhancing Atlantic hurricane forecasts amid climate change. From offshore expeditions to tag deployment challenges, explore the future of bio-logging in marine research. Dr. Aaron Carlisle, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, joins Dan, Palma and Joe to share his shark stories.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Ben Noll and Sarah Kaplan from The Washington Post explored Hurricane Helene’s inland flooding and communication breakdowns in North Carolina (https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/07/07/hurricane-helene-evacuation-north-carolina-warnings/). The team discussed rising atmospheric moisture, global flood risks, and education gaps. Leadership updates and forecasting insights deepened their mission: improving public understanding and resilience in a rapidly changing climate.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Dr. Venkatachalam “Ram” Ramaswamy, director of NOAA’s Geophysical Dynamics Fluid Laboratory (www.gfdl.noaa.gov), discussed shifting atmospheric river patterns. Research shows East Coast atmospheric rivers are increasing in frequency, impacting populated areas, while West Coast events are decreasing. These changes, linked to climate patterns like El Niño, affect precipitation, flooding, and water management, with models improving predictions.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

In a riveting discussion, Amy Wicks, owner of Wicks Consulting Group (https://wickscg.com/) unveiled the hurricane-proof marvel of Babcock Ranch, a Florida community defying storms. Nestled 20 miles from Fort Myers, it boasts solar fields, water storage and an underground power grid ensuring uninterrupted electricity. By mapping natural water flows and raising uplands, Babcock Ranch channels water through wetlands, making the town flood-proof.

Amy’s innovative strategies, blending resilient infrastructure with native plantings, have inspired municipalities to rethink codes, though developer enthusiasm lags. Amy’s vision for storm-safe communities shines as a beacon of hope against intensifying hurricanes.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Joined by Inside Climate News journalist Kylie Price, Joe Martucci and Dan Skeldon dove into her gripping article on how wildfire burn scars trigger devastating flash floods, spotlighting a New Mexico case where altered soil fuels torrents. The trio tackled New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, where climate-driven fires and hurricanes like Sandy amplify risks, urging robust disaster resilience through early evacuations and dynamic community action.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Discover Margate's response to record-breaking August 21st flooding. Join Fire Chief Dan Adams as they discuss Hurricane Erin's impact, emergency coordination, mutual aid, and public safety measures. Learn about rescue efforts, specialized equipment, and the importance of flood preparedness in this insightful community discussion.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Hurricane Hal, Dr. Hal Needham, is the world's premiere researcher on storm surges and for this week's episode, you get a look at the top 3 storm surges on record for New Jersey, American and the globe. Hurricane Hal describes why NJ hasn't even seen a worst-case scenario for storm surge on record yet but also why NJ will never be top of the list for the globe. Tune in to be amazed! You can find Hurricane Hal's research on http://www.u-surge.net/ and if you're in Galveston, TX, go on his Hurricane Tour around town http://www.galvestonhurricanetour.com/.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

In the Tidal Flooding Talk episode, Dr. Nicole Elko, Executive Director of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), discussed New Jersey’s history of beach replenishment.

Founded in 1926 right here in NJ, the ASBPA supports beach renourishment, impacting economies and storm protection. Plans for its 2026 centennial conference in Atlantic City were shared, alongside insights on erosion patterns, sand types, and economic benefits of beach nourishment.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

Mayor Michael Collins of Margate, NJ, right at our Jersey Shore home, addressed Margate's persistent coastal flooding. He's advocated for tailored, cost-effective solutions rather than a single fix.

He commended the New Jersey Coastal Coalition for resource-sharing and emphasized post-Hurricane Sandy building code changes, raising homes for resilience, despite altering the town’s character. Effective coordination among city departments and multi-platform communication, including social media, were crucial for public awareness. Collins stressed educating residents, especially newcomers, about flood risks.

Margate has maintained its Class 5 Community Rating System status, securing a 25% flood insurance discount through FEMA-compliant construction standards.

Recap the month of weather that was. It's all Jersey, with two of Jersey's best weather guys. New Jersey State Climatologist Dr. Dave Robinson as well as Meteorologist Joe Martucci, owner of Cup A Joe Weather and Drone take you through the temperatures, rain, snow, coastal flooding and much more every episode.