WeatherBrains

No specific guests this episode, but we have several of the WeatherBrains gang at the AMS 98th conference being held in Austin, TX. We had hopes of having some of them join in the discussion, but the massive meeting seems to have put an obstacle in the plans.

This is one of the most anticipated shows for the WeatherBrains gang as we have Greg Carbin, now at WPC, with his annual year end review of his top 10 weather events for 2017. These are the biggest events in the US based solely on Greg's personal observations and do not represent any official government list. The titles of each of the top 10 events are listed at the bottom of this page.

Our guest WeatherBrain for this episode is Dr. Pam Heinselmann. Dr. Heinselman's primary research objective is to determine how to best capitalize on phased array radar capabilities to address 21st century forecast and warning needs including the NOAA Weather and Water strategic mission goal to increase lead time and accuracy for weather and water warnings and forecasts. She is accomplishing this objective through a combination of innovative scanning strategy design, leadership of data collection and analysis activities, active involvement with end users, and graduate student mentorship. Working with radar data has been Dr. Heinselman’s passion, as indicated by her earlier teamwork that was recognized by a NOAA Bronze Medal in 1998 and Silver Medal in 1999 for improvements to NEXRAD algorithms.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a CCM, a CBM, and NSH. She is a graduate of Cornell University and the AMS Commissioner on Professional Affairs. She is also the morning meteorologist at News 13 in Orlando. Maureen McCann, welcome to WeatherBrains.

Joining us tonight is Guest WeatherBrain Steve Weiss from the Storm Prediction Center, Norman, OK. To our knowledge this is Steve's first appearance on WeatherBrains.  And our guest panelist is Mark Jelinek. Mark is a returning guest having been on Episode 584 and Episode 585.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Chief of the Forecast Services Division at NWS Headquarters. In this role, he oversees policy for the wide variety of services that touch the public and NWS partners. He also serves as national lead for the NWS Hazards Simplification project which, with support from the social science community, has a goal of maximizing comprehension of and effective response to NWS hazard messages. He also supports NWS Weather Ready Nation initiative via direct interactions with external partners and serves as an Expert Team Lead for Impact-based Weather Services for the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organization. Eli Jacks, welcome back to WeatherBrains!

Our Guest WeatherBrain is Stephen Long, author of Thirty-Eight, the story of the 1938 hurricane which devastated a good deal of New England. Stephen lives on 95 acres in Corinth, VT, with his wife, Mary, who is also an author. His book tells the story of the rebuilding of Vermont after the devastation of the 1938 hurricane. Taken with the world of forestry, conservation, and wildlife that a forester friend and he shared, he started a magazine called Northern Woodlands.  Also joining us as guest panelist is Lourdes Aviles. Lourdes is an Associate Professor at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH. She is the author of Taken by Storm, a Social and Meteorological History of the Great New England Hurricane of 1938. Lourdes was with WeatherBrains in episode 411.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains Steve Glazier and Kerrin Jeromin.  Steve Glazier is a AMS certified meteorologist at WeatherNation Television. He received his meteorology degree from Lyndon State College in Vermont. Steve has worked as a broadcast meteorologist in Winchester, Virginia, Burlington, Vermont, West Palm Beach, Florida, and now in Denver, Colorado.  Kerrin Jeromin is currently the Director of Weather Operations at WeatherNation Television. She currently oversees the daily on air and digital weather content developed at WeatherNation. Before making the move to WeatherNation, she worked as an on air broadcast meteorologist in Burlington, Vermont and West Palm Beach, Florida. Kerrin received her degree in meteorology from Lyndon State College in Vermont, and is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist.

Guest WeatherBrain #1 is a past TV Chief Meteorologist in Philadelphia and Tucson and other stations. He is the President of The Weather Pros. Welcome to WeatherBrains, Rob Guariano.  Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are from The WeatherPros, a private weather forecasting firm. Tonight's show is a suggestion of Guest WeatherBrain #2, Dean Davison.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Senior Meteorologist at Cheniere Energy in Houston, TX. Matt Lanza, welcome to WeatherBrains!