Tonight on WeatherBrains is a very special guest. He's a leading expert in severe weather research at the NSSL. He's known for his work on tornadoes and severe weather climatology. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the science and it's an honor to have you with us tonight. Harold Brooks, welcome! It's also Harold's birthday - Happy Birthday Harold!

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.

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

• Pandemic effect on math scores (14:15)
• German Scientist Hans Ertel and his contribution to meteorology in WW2-Era Germany (18:30)
• Ertel/Carl-Gustaf Rossby relationship after WW2 (28:00)
• Chaos in numerical weather prediction (33:40)
• Ertel and the European Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (46:45)
• Bridging generations in meteorology (01:12:00)
• Complexities/cascade of uncertainty in science (01:15:20)
• Integrating behavioral science with physical science (01:21:00)
• Dealing with the problem of manufactured housing and tornadoes/severe weather dangers (01:27:30)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:37:30)
• E-Mail Segment (01:47:25)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 947:

AMS Weather Band

Midland USA

Harold Brooks on X

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - March 13th, 1990 Hesston KS tornado

James Aydelott - Colorado ranchers sentenced after tampering with rain gauges to increase crop subsidies

Jen Narramore - NHC Tropical Cycle Report on Hurricane Otis (2023)

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Disappearing cities on US coasts

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Workshop on Weather Ready Nation: Science Imperatives for Severe Thunderstorm Research, Held 24-26 April, 2012 in Birmingham AL

Bill Murray - Weatherwise Magazine New Edition

James Spann - St. Elmos fire and lightning/plasma photo from pilot Joshua Cook

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.

Tonight on WeatherBrains we are thrilled to welcome the dynamic duo of severe weather coverage from Channel 9 in Oklahoma City. Together they have captivated audiences with their commitment to keeping their communities safe and informed. They are both beloved figures in the State of Oklahoma and across the nation.

Our First WeatherBrain has been at the forefront of chasing and reporting on severe weather and other extreme weather in Oklahoma. He's an Oklahoma native and grew up in Edmond. He earned his education at OU and got an internship opportunity at the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City before his first on-air opportunity at Channel 8 in Tulsa. David Payne, welcome to the show!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is an Oklahoma native known for her in depth analysis and engaging story telling. She earned her degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norman and had her internship at News 9 in Oklahoma City and took her first job in TV in Sioux City, Iowa. She brings a unique perspective to understanding the weather and our atmosphere. Lacey Swope, we are honored to have you join us on this week's episode.

Also stopping by the podcast is Zack and Nelson from TornadoTalk.com. Good to see you guys and welcome to the show!

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.

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

• Upcoming social eclipse (0:30)
• Equipment/tech used by on-air staff at Channel 9 (16:45)
• Work/life balance during severe weather season (26:45)
• Outreach events/public outreach/social media engagement (31:00)
• Past memorable and notable severe weather events (50:20)
• Future of broadcast meteorology in the years ahead (01:01:45)
• 50th anniversary of April 1974 Super Outbreak (01:41:00)
• Southeast Severe Storms Symposium (01:44:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:17:43)
• E-Mail Segment (01:35:15)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 946:

David Payne on X

Lacey Swope on X

Tornado Talk - Get Hooked on Tornado History

Picks of the Week:

Tornado Talk - NWS Forecast Office Wilmington, OH

Bruce Jones - InciWeb Incident Information System

James Aydelott - Alana Brophy on X: Utah tumbleweeds

Jen Narramore - ***See TornadoTalk.com Pick

Rick Smith - NWS: Spring Safety 2024

Neil Jacobs - Environment Subcommittee Hearing: Winning in Weather: U.S. Competitiveness in Forecasting and Modeling

Troy Kimmel - NWS Reno LSR

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - NWS Huntsville building evacuated following fire

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.

We're honored to be joined this week by Thomas Grazulis and his wife Doris! Tom is one of the world's most knowledgeable experts on tornado climatology. He recently published the long-awaited update to Significant Tornadoes.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a former registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing practice and education. He's also been a published author for over 3 decades and has managed the production and publication of numerous healthcare textbooks. He's now written an incredible book published in 2023 entitled "Donora Death Fog: Clean Air and the Tragedy of a Pennsylvania Mill Town", which discusses one of the most fascinating events in weather history from the historic Donora smog event of 1948. Andy McPhee, it's an honor to have you with us.

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can now get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.

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

• Value of historical societies in meteorological research(08:15)
• Factors of improvement of air pollution emissions (15:30)
• Industrial vs residential emissions (19:00)
• Geography and history of Donora (31:00)
• Significance of "Cement City" (48:00)
• Start of Oct 26th event/Donnie Dingbat (57:30)
• Origin of Donora town name and its originality (01:36:30)
• NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act of 2023 (01:47:45)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:37:22)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:38:45)
• National Weather Round-Up (01:
• E-Mail Segment (01:41:22)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 944:

"Donora Death Fog" by Andy McPhee

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - Rancho Palos Verdes seeks emergency declaration as ground erodes4

James Aydelott - Convective Chronicles on X: Chico, CA radar favorable wind profile for tornadoes

Jen Narramore - Brandon Hulse on X: Weather reports

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - SeCAPS 2024

Troy Kimmel - Capital Weather Gang post on jet stream in Mid-Atlantic

Kim Klockow-McClain - Everything to Know About the Great Smog of 1952, as Seen on The Crown

Kim Klockow-McClain - Last Ones Left in a Toxic Kansas Town

Bill Murray - No Name Low storymap of Nov. 15-16, 2023/NWS Key West

James Spann - NWS Baltimore-Washington on X: Weather balloon launch data on upper level wind

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the author of the compelling and insightful book "Death Clouds on Mount Baldy: Tucson's Lost Tragedy". The book discusses and chronicles the harrowing 1958 blizzard in Arizona that stranded a pack of Boy Scouts and the extensive rescue effort that followed. Cathy Hufault, welcome to the show tonight.

Also joining us tonight is Cathy's brother, Ralph Coltrin. He's a key figure in the book as he was one of the boy scouts who decided to return to camp that day and was a survivor of the incident. His first hand experience offers us a profound and unique perspective on the events that unfolded as well as the lasting impacts.

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its timely warnings and information. Also you can NOW get 25% off a NOAA Weather Radio at MidlandUSA.com by using PROMO CODE SPANN25.

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

• ChaserCon 2024 Summit (1:00)
• Baltimore 2024 AMS Annual meeting review (08:00)
• Discussion on 1958 Arizona blizzard (12:00)
• Enduring relationships following tragedy/Long-term impacts (32:45)
• Memorial erected on mountain (37:45)
• Colorado Emergency Managers Conference 2024/Role of Emergency Management in weather (01:19:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:13:02)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:15:50)
• National Weather Round-Up (01:25:30)
• E-Mail Segment (No segment this week)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 943:

"Death Clouds on Mount Baldy: Tucson's Lost Tragedy" by Cathy Hufault

Midland Weather Radio

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones - Four people went hiking on Mt. Baldy during a mega storm. One is still missing.

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: KC Chiefs photo

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Twisters Official Trailer

Neil Jacobs - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Why Taking Risks Helps You Grow — and How to Do It

Bill Murray - Turbli Flight Turbulence Forecasts

Bill Murray - Weather Band Jamposium 2024

James Spann - 2024 NSCS Rolling Fork Panel

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain currently serves as the Director of the Global Water Security Center and at the Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama. He focuses on providing decision-makers with reliable information and innovative research on water and environmental security. He leads efforts to understand their impacts on society. His career has spanned 27 years as a command meteorologist in the U. S. Air Force, where he provided critical weather forecasting and analysis. Col. Mike Gremillion, welcome to WeatherBrains.

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• National Weatherpersons Day 2024 (0:45)
• Applying military and scientific experience to managing water resources (08:00)
• National Water Center and Alabama Water Institute background explained (17:00)
• NOAA integration (19:30)
• Lessons learned from medical science communications applied to meteorology and hydrology (25:00)
• AI/emerging technologies and water management (33:00)
• Water supply vulnerability (38:30)
• Avoiding politics when establishing policy (57:00)
• Estimated rain totals from radar accuracy (01:00:00)
• Future/Vision of Global Water Security Center (01:04:45)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:09:33)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:12:52)
• National Weather Round-Up (01:14:55)
• E-Mail Segment (No segment this week)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 942:

Alabama Water Institute

Global Water Security Center

Picks of the Week:

Mike Gremillion - Space Weather Prediction Center

James Aydelott - Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest

Jen Narramore - Out

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Potential Breach Emergency Status increased to **WATCH** at Arkabutla Dam

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - When the Storm Online Is Worse Than the One Outside

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.

Our episode tonight is all about the AMS Annual Meeting 2024 live from Baltimore.

First up from the Conference is Ryan Lagerquist, NOAA employee and is a Research Scientist at CIRA (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere). He is a meteorologist by training and is heavily involved in machine learning research.

Joining us next on the show is the Chair for Coastal Artificial Intelligence at Texas A@M University-Corpus Christi and a Co-PI for the National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography, or AI2ES. Dr. Phillipe Tissot, thanks for dropping by tonight.

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

• Early reflections on AMS Annual Meeting (13:15)
• AI and the future of meteorology in general (16:00)
• Broad overview of AI and NWS Operations/Numerical weather prediction models (24:00)
• Community modeling/EPIC/UFS (32:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (53:03)
• National Weather Round-Up (01:02:45)
• E-Mail Segment (55:00)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 941:

2024 AMS Annual Meeting

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Brian Brettschneider on X: Fairbanks upper air sounding

Jen Narramore - Foghorn

Rick Smith - NWS SPC on X: 9 Years of SPC Outlooks

Neil Jacobs - Foghorn

Troy Kimmel - Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - A Change in the Weather: Understanding Public Usage of Weather Apps

James Spann - Kevin Kloesel on X: Rick Smith photo/meme

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a frequent contributor to the show and a friend of the podcast. He's a renowned expert in the field of hurricane tracking and reporting. He's known for his innovative use of technology and social media to deliver real time updates on storm developments. He's made significant contributions to hurricane awareness and safety. His insights and expertise make him a valuable voice in understanding the complexities of these powerful storms. Mark Sudduth, it's wonderful having you on the show tonight.

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

• First ever hurricane chase online in 2005 (18:45)
• Cultivating sense of curiosity and fostering interests as a parent in the digital age (25:30)
• Preliminary thoughts on 2024 hurricane season (39:50)
• Preview of AMS 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore (55:45)
• Last week's Deep Freeze (01:06:45)
• Storm phobia/calming fear from general public concerning severe weather (01:22:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (48:55)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (50:55)
• National Weather Round-Up
• E-Mail Segment (53:00)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 940:

Mark Sudduth on X

HurricaneTrack.com

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Steve Piltz on X: Blow drying ice video

Jen Narramore - Woman scared of weather calls in fake burglary, police say

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Mesoscale Vortices Embedded within a Lake-Effect Shoreline Band

Troy Kimmel - Kalaloch WA Lodge Live Cam

Kim Klockow-McClain - Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain discusses connection between social science and weather

Bill Murray - Out

James Spann - James Spann on X: JeffCo Alabama winter weather fun with canoe

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran of the show. He's a renowned Professor in Geographical Sciences at Arizona State University. He specializes in weather and climate studies and brings a wealth of experience to the field of meteorology. He's joining us tonight to discuss is new book. Randy Cerveny, it's an honor to have you on the show tonight.

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

• Longest duration lightning flash (15:00)
• Controversial records/highest temperature recorded on the planet (17:45)
• Hurricane Katrina misconceptions (29:45)
• Media portrayal of weather events/public perception (44:40)
• NWS c0-op network (49:45)
• Celeste Saulo first female Secretary-General of World Meteorological Organization (55:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:02:00)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:04:06)
• National Weather Round-Up
• E-Mail Segment (01:05:55)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 939:

World Weather and Climate Extremes Archive

"Judging Extreme Weather: Climate Science in Action" by Randy Cerveny

Picks of the Week:

Randy Cerveny - NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: Where this current cold snap ranks

James Aydelott - James Aydelott on X: "Parents getting that text message that school is out again Wednesday" Meme

Jen Narramore - The South Frankfort to Stamping Ground, KY F4 Tornado and Downburst Disaster of April 3, 1974

Rick Smith - Out

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - No joke: Feds banning humorous electronic messages on highways

Kim Klockow-McClain - Highway fatality signs may cause more car crashes

Bill Murray - Jason Goodson James Spann TikTok

James Spann - Rick Mitchell on X: Sunday Night Football cut-in issues

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.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a researcher and trainer at the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL). They conduct research on severe convective storms across Europe, climatology, forecasting and remote sensing. They gather reports of severe weather in the European severe weather database, organize conferences on severe storms, and facilitate the training of meteorologists on convective storm forecasting through courses and seminars. Tonights's Guest WeatherBrain also chases storms from time to time. Tomas Pucik, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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

• ESSL background (05:45)
• Memorable recent European weather events (18:45)
• European damage surveys vs American/International Fujita scale (24:00)
• Highlighted European storm chasing locations (32:30)
• European warning dissemination process (49:00)
• FAR/POD numbers in Europe (01:04:00)
• Issues with social media hype/clickbait in Europe vs America (01:06:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:09:23)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:11:53)
• National Weather Round-Up (01:
• E-Mail Segment (01:14:18)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 938:

European Severe Storms Laboratory

Tomas Pucik on X

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott - Ryan Hollister on X: Distant photo of Half Dome

Jen Narramore - WPC's Short Range Public Discussion

Rick Smith - Probabilistic Winter Storm Severity Index

Neil Jacobs - Out

Troy Kimmel - Out

Kim Klockow-McClain - Out

Bill Murray - Foghorn

James Spann - United States Power Outage Map

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.