This week's episode is all about the long-awaited reboot to the 1996 classic "Twister".  Released in movie theaters late last week, "Twisters" is finally here.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain for this very special episode is the Former Director of the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL).  He's also the Former Deputy Director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory.  Kevin Kellehur, it's good to see you.

The Second Guest WeatherBrain joining us is a meteorologist at NSSL, having been there since 2016.  He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD at the University of Oklahoma.  Dr. Sean Waugh, thanks for stopping by to chat with us.

Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected].

• Twisters op ening weekend 07/19/24 (11:15)
• Discussions on where to shoot the movie (33:30)
• Real-life meteorological notes from college students used in the movie (41:00)
• Difficulty of recreating realistic-looking tornadoes in film (46:00)
• Fujiwhara effect/science behind dual tornadoes shown in the film (50:00)
• James Paxton's role in the movie (55:30)
• Fostering relationships behind the scenes during filming (01:04:00)
• What to take away from movie for the younger generation of weather enthusiasts (01:16:00)
• When will "Twisters (2024)" be released on streaming services/DVD?  (01:29:30)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:36:06)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:38:23)
• National Weather Round-Up (No segment this week)
• E-Mail Segment (01:39:20)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 966:  

Dr. Sean Waugh on X

Picks of the Week:

Kevin Kellehur - Leigh Orf's Thunderstorm Research YouTube Channel

Dr. Sean Waugh - Girls Who Chase

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: 1950s Tornado Warning System

Jen Narramore - TornadoTalk: Fact-checking the 1996 film "Twister"

Rick Smith - 'Twisters' movie: NOAA tornado science and staff behind the scenes

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - CNA: Mis- and Disinformation During Hurricane Season: Implications for Emergency Management

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - The New Madrid Seismic Zone/USGS

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.