Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain grew up dreaming of being a meteorologist and has had a passion for weather ever since he was a kid.  He was born in Columbus Ohio where he went to high school and has lived there ever since. For college, he first went to Valparaiso for 1 year where he played baseball and took meteorology classes.  Then, he transferred to Ohio State, for his final 3 years of college, where he got his undergraduate in Atmospheric Sciences and a minor in Computer science (coding)....

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an old friend of the show.  He recently joined Spire, a weather forecasting company that utilizes advanced satellite technology and data analytics to produce highly accurate and timely weather forecasts.  He appeared on show No. 303 in November 2011 and show 751 a few years later in 2020.   He's a seasoned meteorologist with extensive experience in weather technology data analysis.  He co-founded Weather Decision Technologies before it was acquired by DTN....

Tonight's Guest Panelist is a show regular.  He's the SOO at the Birmingham NWS office.  Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you on the show. Our first Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an Emergency Management Officer with the Jefferson County Alabama Emergency Management Agency.  Melissa Sizemore, thanks for joining us on this week's episode. Guest WeatherBrain No. 2. is a former EMA officer with Calhoun County Alabama.  He's now a full-time Professor at Idaho State University with the...

Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Pueblo, CO.  He got interested in weather as a youngster in elementary school and never got rid of the "bug".  He attended FSU's Meteorology program and following graduation had employment stops as a freshman meteorologist in Wilmington, Ohio and Pittsburg, PA.  He also worked with the Administrator of NOAA in Washington, DC for two years.  He's a veteran of the show and and at the time was the Pacific Regional WCM...

Tonight's Guest Panelist needs no introduction.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2016.  Johnny Parker, welcome to WeatherBrains. Our Guest WeatherBrains tonight consist of the team from the Tennessee Valley Weather network.  They are redefining local weather broadcasting.  They have a television-quality production with a state of the art studio stationed in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  It's an innovative approach that brings expert community-based...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a familiar face for those who watch The Weather Channel, as she regularly appeared on the network in the early 2000s.  She's an experienced broadcast meteorologist and a podcaster.  She also has a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter for several years to begin her career.  Her first job was as a reporter for WEAR-TV in Pensacola before moving to KIII-TV in Corpus, Christi Texas.  She then moved to Brunswick, Georgia to work in TV there, and then took a...

Tonight's episode is a home grown show with the regulars where we will be discussing  a hodgepodge of topics in the weather world and beyond.  We do these from time to time... thanks for tuning in for an all new WeatherBrains. 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...

Tonight on WeatherBrains we tell the story of a generational tornado outbreak that happened 50 years ago.   We look back at the Super Outbreak of April 3rd, 1974. Our first Guest WeatherBrains for tonight’s episode has a great deal of experience in public service, having worked in libraries for twenty years.  Her current position is Executive Director for the Greene County Historical Society in Xenia, Ohio, a position she’s held since January of 2008.  She served as a society board member...

Tonight on WeatherBrains is the topic of a significant anniversary in the meteorological field.  Tonight's show focuses on the Super Outbreak of 1974.  Fifty years on, its impact is still being felt.  The warning process, victim impacts and how the event itself changed the weather community forever from a professional standpoint will all be discussed. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a previous alumni of the show, most recently in 2020.  He received his Bachelor of Science in meteorology at...

Tonight on WeatherBrains is a skilled meteorologist currently working at The Weather Channel and has been there since 2022.  Previously she worked for Telemundo Oklahoma and Telemundo Utah.  She was born in Havana, Cuba and graduated with a degree in meteorology from the University of Havana.  Lorena Lim, welcome to WeatherBrains! 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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tonight's show will be broken into two halves. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Army noncommissioned officer with a background in special operations/weather.  He currently does some work for streaming service WeatherNation as a field meteorologist.  He's also a part time police officer as well as Founder/Director of the National Storm Chaser Summit.  Erik Fox, it's an honor to have you join us for this first show of 2024. The 2nd half of our inaugural 2024 show focuses on auroras...

Tonight's show features a very special guest.  He's been a beacon of knowledge and insight in the weather enterprise for decades.   His passion for meteorology has inspired countless people to pursue careers in the weather field.  He's a household name and a trusted voice who recently announce his retirement.  He's retiring after a 45 year career at WGN-TV in Chicago. Tom Skilling, welcome! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us...

Tonight's show is our annual year-ender with show veteran and weather legend and WPC/NOAA boss Greg Carbin.  He's now a 31 year veteran with NOAA, and it's always an honor to have you join us. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Difficult flooding event on Atlantic coast 12/15-17(05:45) La Niña winter/Pacific NW snowfall (10:30) Ft. Lauderdale April flash flooding event (18:00) Summer Canadian...

Tonight's show is heading across the pond to talk tornadoes in Great Britain and Ireland.  Also a hot topic is the severe weather event on 12/9 across the Southern U. S. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a damage site investigator for TORRO.  She's been an active member of that organization for 17 years. TORRO’s most productive area of research involves members conducting tornado damage site investigations. Originally a satellite design engineer, she is an enthusiastic amateur meteorologist...

Tonight's show is all about fire warnings and wildfire forecasting. Our first Guest WeatherBrain is the Science and Operations Officer with the NWS Norman.  He's previously worked in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Tulsa NWS.  He recently received the Charles L Mitchell Award for his years of work in fire weather forecasting.  Todd Lindley, thanks for joining us tonight. Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Deputy Fire Management Chief of the Oklahoma Forestry Services.  He's responsible for...