Best Meteorology Podcasts (2024)

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Can Pollen Change The Weather? 45:27

2h ago45:27

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Guest: Dr. Jordan Schnell, Research Associate for CIRES at CU Boulder; NOAA GSL You know the Phil Collins song that goes “I can feel it coming in the air tonight?” Well that’s how allergy sufferers feel when they see the trees starting to bloom again in the spring! It signals the return of pollen, which can be debilitating to millions of people. An…

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Climate Conversations: Sport 15:42

17m ago15:42

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In this month’s Climate Conversations we are talking Climate Change and Sport. We hone in on six popular UK sporting events including the First Test Match at Edgbaston, the Great North Run, the London Marathon and the Six Nations Rugby and how they will be influenced by future weather trends due to climate change – picking on latest research by the…

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WeatherBrains 972: Memories of Gnats 1:51:25

2h ago1:51:25

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This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone. Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser. To date, he's penetrated the inner cores of 74 hurricanes and typhoons on the ground... a world record. When he's not prowling the globe for cyclones, appearing on TV, promoting products, or spreading the gos…

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Back-To-School with Weather Phenoms Alina Cooper & Alvin Kamau (217) 1:21:56

41m ago1:21:56

1:21:56

In This Episode Guests: Storm Chaser Alina Cooper and Broadcaster Alvin Kamau Brought to you by com Recognize our Patreon Teammates Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Girls Who Chase Spring Training 2025 Lightning Round: X-V-Z (Gen X vs Gen Z) MMFS brings you STORM-net and HurricaneVision at 10% OFF #weatherfools - We present the fools doing s…

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WeatherBrains 971: Field of Walking Trauma Cases 1:52:30

2h ago1:52:30

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This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Ryan Stinnett. This WeatherBrain has a rich background in meteorology, including a very profound childhood experience with 1992's Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. She earned her Bachelor's Degree with …

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Severe STORM Forecasting with the Tornado Trackers and Andrew Blum (Vintage 22) 33:08

8d ago33:08

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In This Episode Clips: Tornado Trackers with Storm Chasers Gabe Cox, Jeremy Hamann and Jeff Mangum as well as a clip with The Weather Machine Author Andrew Blum Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…it’s Back-To-School time and we have two amazing…

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From Astrophysics to the AMS 43:20

3d ago43:20

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Guest: Dr. Stella Kafka, AMS Executive Director The world of meteorology is vast, with the options of different career paths spreading far and wide! You don’t have to be on TV in order to be a successful meteorologist, nor do you have to work for the government at the National Weather Service. In that same vein, you don’t have to be a meteorologist…

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WeatherBrains 970: My Mom Is Playing Minecraft 1:42:51

35m ago1:42:51

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology. He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather. He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida Sta…

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Virtual STORM CHASING with Adam Skinner (216) 1:31:17

18d ago1:31:17

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In This Episode Guest: Adam Skinner, Creator and Director of Instant Weather, Inc. and Co-Creator of Virtuweather Brought to you by com Recognize our Patreon Teammates Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Lightning Round: My Dad Can Beat Your Dad-Olympic Medal Count #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations W…

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Sargassum, Coral Reefs, and Water Quality 56:15

1h ago56:15

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Guest: Dr. Brian LaPointe, Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University As we are heading into the throes of summer, a lot of you are going to be slathering on sunscreen and heading to the beaches! Heck, you may be listening to this podcast while ON the beach! While you’re there, wouldn’t you want to know more about the waters surrounding you …

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WeatherBrains 969: Perturbed Tractor 1:46:05

2h ago1:46:05

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain shares a name with our fearless leader. He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades of experience from NASA to NOAA's Office of Space Weather Observations. We dive into the world of space weather on tonight's episode. Dr. James Spann, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is …

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TROPICAL STORM Outbreak Contributors Vince Waelti and Dr. Jay Hobgood (Vintage 21) 48:06

9h ago48:06

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In This Episode Clips: Storm Chaser Vince Waelti and Tropical Storm Expert Dr. Jay Hobgood Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…we have a former guest back to announce some amazing weather tech and software. Adam Skinner from Instant Weather will…

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Twisters: Taming the Tornado 43:31

29d ago43:31

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Guest: Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWS Norman If you feel it, chase it! That is the tagline for one of the biggest movies of the summer and probably the biggest weather movie of the decade: Twisters. After the initial geek out took place, we were left with a lot of questions! Did it live up to its predecessor Twister, which i…

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WeatherBrains 968: Under The Influence of Vodka 1:47:30

28d ago1:47:30

1:47:30

It's a Homegrown show tonight to kick off the month of August. Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Rick Smith's cameo in "Twisters" (02:30) What is the purpose of the college experience? (11:30) Importance of being well-rounded outside of school in building …

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TORNADO and GHOST Hunting with Cam Crosby (215) 1:38:41

9d ago1:38:41

1:38:41

In This Episode Guest: Cam Crosby, Paranormal Investigator/Storm Chaser and Creator of ParaTwisted Series Brought to you by windstormproducts.com Recognize our Patreon Teammates Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Lightning Round: Top Movie Ghosts #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Twisters Don't Read…

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The Olympics & Sports Ecology 39:34

13d ago39:34

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Guest: Dr. Jessica Murfree, Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel Hill The biggest event in the sporting world is taking place in Paris this summer! The Olympics brings in hundreds of athletes and even more spectators from all across the world from so many different backgrounds and ideologies. How do all of these minds come together not just to compete…

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WeatherBrains 967: The Magical Fruit 1:35:04

1M ago1:35:04

1:35:04

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a Forecast Team/Senior Software Engineer at DTN. He has a Masters in Meteorology at OU and a PhD in Meteorology from OU. Dr. Sam Lillo, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Current state of sub-seasona…

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Vintage TORNADO Directors Lindsay Gossling & Jamie Winterstern (20) 59:27

16d ago59:27

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In This Episode Clips: 13 Minutes Director, Lindsay Gossling and Supercell Director, Jamie Winterstern Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…we’re turning up the Freak factor with storm chaser and director of the film project Paratwisted, Cam Cros…

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The Sport of Storm Chasing 36:38

1M ago36:38

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Guest: Charles Peek, Storm Tracker for The Weather Channel It’s the thrill of the chase! After a record-breaking severe season, countless jaw-dropping videos of supercells and tornadoes were live streamed from every inch of Tornado Alley. Coupling that with the much anticipated release of the movie Twisters this summer, the sport of storm chasing h…

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WeatherBrains 966: One Man Troycott 2:00:42

21d ago2:00:42

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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 La…

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TWISTERS Movie Reaction Show with Rick Smith and Conner Tune (214) 2:21:49

25d ago2:21:49

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In This Episode Guests: Rick Smith, NWS-Norman and Conner Tune, KFOR-TV Brought to you by windstormproducts.com Recognize our Patreon Teammates Spoiler Free Movie Review/Discussion (first 30 minutes) Storm Chaser Safety Tip - Vehicle Tools WARNING: Spoiler Full Movie Review/Discussion (after first 30 minutes) Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store…

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Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary 42:45

1M ago42:45

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Guest: Dr. Shepherd & the Creators of Weather Geeks As long as there has been weather, we have had weather geeks. Before we had the radar to see storms from different layers and the satellites to see hurricanes from space, the fascination of weather has always been there. But only for the past 10 years has there been a Weather Geeks show; first sta…

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WeatherBrains 965: When You Don't Know, You Don't Know 1:39:58

28d ago1:39:58

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Hydrologic Operations Division with the Harris County Flood Control District and is a Degreed Meteorologist in the Harris County/Houston area. He implements a regular communication with multiple agencies, elected officials and media partners during episodes of severe weather and activations. He ov…

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Using AI to Study Weather & Climate 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Guest: Campbell Watson, Senior Research Scientist at IBM Research As artificial intelligence, or AI, continues to become more pervasive in our technology, it’s only natural to wonder what it means for meteorology and climatology. Believe it or not, AI is already revolutionizing how we develop models in the Earth and Space sciences. Joining us today…

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WeatherBrains 964: Rope Burn On My Knuckle 1:54:50

1M ago1:54:50

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professional storm chaser and field weather reporter for The Weather Channel. He's known for his extensive use of drones and live-streaming technology to document severe weather events across the country. He travels over 60,000 miles a year to provide impactful weather coverage and to support local communities and …

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Record Greenfield TORNADO with Josh Wurman and Karen Kosiba (213) 1:26:01

1M ago1:26:01

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In This Episode Guest: Josh Wurman and Karen Kosiba, Doppler On Wheels (D.O.W.) Storm Scientists Brought to you by www.windstormproducts.com Recognize our Patreon Teammates Girls Who Chase Storm Chaser Safety Tip - Search and Rescue Lightning Round: Poop Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid thing…

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Flash Flood Severity Index 34:35

2M ago34:35

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Guest: Dr. Amanda Schroeder, NWS Fort Worth Description: Flooding can occur any time of the year and in any part of the United States. It is a weather catastrophe that knows no limitations. Each year, too many people lose their lives to flooding. Communicating the risks of flash flooding can be just as difficult as forecasting flash flooding itself…

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WeatherBrains 963: I'm The Troublemaker Here 2:14:43

1M ago2:14:43

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Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a NWS meteorologist at Rapid City, SD who turned a childhood fear of thunderstorms into a career focused on public safety, with experience in forecasting and research. Keith Sherburn, welcome to the show. Last but certainly not least, our Second Guest WeatherBrain on tonight's episode is a NWS meteorologist foc…

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Space Weather Prediction Center 44:43

2M ago44:43

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Guest: Clinton Wallace, Director of the SWPC Weather Geeks often spend their time looking up at the sky, but there are some Geeks that look even farther up! Forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center are tasked with looking at everything PAST our atmosphere to warn us of any impending threats. However, sometimes those threats can be visu…

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WeatherBrains 962: I Hate These Questions 1:40:44

2M ago1:40:44

1:40:44

Our first attempt with this very special guest a few weeks back didn't go quite as planned, so we are back for Version 2.0 with tonight's Guest WeatherBrain. Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion. He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a …

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STORM-net TORNADO Forecasting with Andrew Brady (212) 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

In This Episode Guest: Andrew Brady, Creator of Atmosphere Analytics and STORM-net severe weather forecast model Brought to you by windstormproducts.com Storm Chaser Safety Tip - Dirt Roads Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources - We share the most used equ…

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Voyages Beyond the Horizon 54:44

2M ago54:44

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Guest: Dr. Dawn Wright, United States Science Envoy One of the greatest joys in being a scientist is passing your knowledge onto others, whether that is esteemed colleagues on the other side of a breakthrough or young minds that are infatuated with the field. Sometimes, passing that knowledge takes us out of our comfort zone and into other fields, …

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WeatherBrains 961: I Got Hit By A Guy In A Minivan 1:45:03

2M ago1:45:03

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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Unified Forecast System. Good to see you on the show, Allison Gregory! Also dropping by as Guest Panelist is the Service Coordinator/WCM equivalent for the Space Weather Prediction Center. Shawn Dahl, thanks for chatting with us. The incoming Chair of the AMS Early Career L…

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Vintage WeatherBrains with Rick Smith and Bill Murray (19) 37:39

2M ago37:39

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In This Episode Clips: WeatherBrains Co-Hosts Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS-Norman and Bill Murray, Former National Weather Association President Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…we’ve got the creator of the STORM-Net …

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Improving Hurricane Risk Perceptions 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Guest: Dr. Jason Senkbeil, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama Hurricane season is rapidly approaching! Many elements that go into a busy tropical season, like warm SST’s and the ENSO phase, already have forecasters worried that we could have a blockbuster season. I’m sure a lot of us Weather Geeks are prepared for what that could enta…

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WeatherBrains 960: Paid By The Frame 1:41:47

2M ago1:41:47

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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a forecaster at the National Weather Service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She's also a GIS expert and is involved in several local regional and national GIS projects. She has a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Megan Williams, it's great to see you. Our Secon…

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STORM CHASING Week Stories with Daniel Shaw and Vince Waelti (211) 2:05:11

2M ago2:05:11

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In This Episode Guests: Storm Chasers Daniel Shaw and Vince Waelti Brought to you by windstormproducts.com Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Storm Chaser Safety Tip - Dirt Roads #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Wx Resources - We share the most used equipment, apps and websites used on the storm ch…

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D-Day: How the Weather Saved NATO 35:20

2M ago35:20

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Guest: John Ross, author Whether you’ve heard about D-Day or the Battle of Normandy through a textbook at school many years ago or from a documentary on TV, the images you’ve seen of the seaborne invasion surely are etched into your mind. All of the troops storming the beaches from the sea, flanked by gunfire and explosions. Of course the logistics…

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WeatherBrains 959: He Deserves To Be Insulted 1:41:28

3M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion. He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist. Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Panel for tonight's episode! Bruce Jon…

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Vintage HURRICANES with Jim Cantore and Josh Morgerman (18) 34:02

3M ago34:02

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In This Episode Clips: Hurricane Season with TWC Meteorologist Jim Cantore and Storm Chaser Josh Morgerman Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…we review the Storm Front Freaks Storm Chase Week with lots of photos and video. We’ll be LIVE Thursda…

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WeatherBrains 958: Count Our Blessings; Take Our Naps 1:39:48

3M ago1:39:48

1:39:48

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a 14-year-old weather enthusiast from St. Louis, Missouri. He's recently been interviewed on The Weather Channel, Fox News Weather, and other podcasts as well as going viral on X/formerly known as twitter. He focuses on severe weather forecasts and covering severe weather all over America. Most recently, he covered…

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Let's Geek Out About Tornadoes! 55:25

3M ago55:25

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Guest: Dr. Paul Markowski, Penn State We are in the throes of the springtime severe season and even as we transition to summer, the potential for supercells and tornadoes doesn’t slow down. In fact, the severe risk moves more from the Central Plains and into the Eastern states…and that’s where we find today’s guest! Dr. Paul Markowski is the Head o…

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OUTBRK STORM CHASING Game with Daigle-Carignan and Remillard (210) 1:24:50

3M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

In This Episode Guest: David Daigle-Carignan and Marc Remillard, Developers of OUTBRK storm chasing video game Shop Storm Front Freaks in The Wx Store Storm Chaser Safety Tip - First Aid and CPR Lightning Round - Top 10 Selling Video Games of All Time #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Chasers Gone Wild C…

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Weather On Top of the World 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Guest: Charlie Peachey, Mount Washington Weather Observer The United States sees almost every kind of meteorological phenomena imaginable, but there’s one place where the weather can be amplified. Located at over 6000 feet in New Hampshire, Mount Washington is famous for its weather extremes. The Mount Washington Observatory is a world renowned ins…

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WeatherBrains 957: Bird Eggs and Limes 2:07:52

3M ago2:07:52

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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…

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Vintage Houston STORMS with Jeff Piotrowski and Matt Lanza (17) 35:38

3M ago35:38

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In This Episode Clips: Legendary Storm Chaser Jeff Piotrowski and Houston Meteorologist Matt Lanza Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more! www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Next Episode…from the Dominator 3 to our studio, Team Dominator storm chaser and social media specialist, Edgar O’Neal will…

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Behind the Scenes at NCEI 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Guest: Jared Rennie, NCEI Research Meteorologist Gathering and analyzing data today to help us prepare for tomorrow. One sentence with a multitude of implications. NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information seeks to provide not just data, but solutions to help the U.S. and those around the world as our climate continues to change. Jared …

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WeatherBrains 956: From One Swamp To Another 1:41:10

3M ago1:41:10

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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 meteorologis…

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Building the ACCUWEATHER Empire with Dr. Joel Myers (209) 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

In This Episode Guest: Joel Myers, Founder of Accuweather Storm Chaser Safety Tip - Team vs Solo Chasing Lightning Round - True or False Historic Figures #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations Storm Chaser Names Announce Next Guest(s) Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and int…

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New Developments in Rapid Intensification 31:45

4M ago31:45

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Guest: Dr. Falko Judt, Research Meteorologist at NCAR In tropical meteorology, the term ‘rapid intensification’ describes a tropical cyclone that does just that: it rapidly intensifies. The official definition is a tropical system whose maximum sustained winds increase by at least 35 mph in a 24-hour period. Sometimes though, it’s much more intense…

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