WeatherBrains Episode 1060 is now online (May 11th, 2026). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

This week’s Guest WeatherBrain and WeatherBrains veteran  is one of the most recognizable and respected storm chasers in the country.  As an excellent field weather reporter, he’s known for documenting some of the most powerful tornadoes in the modern era.  He’s produced unforgettable severe weather coverage over the years, and he is known for his use of drones and live-streaming technology.  Charles Peek, it’s great to have you back on with us tonight!

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• May 9th severe weather/Luke Combs concert (2:00)
• Charles Peek’s background and entry into the world of weather (14:00)
• Misreported tornado fatalities before era of social media (33:30)
• Rolling Fork MS tornado and the resulting discussion about building codes in low income areas (39:45)
• Relationship between manufactured housing and tornadoes (40:30)
• Social media hyperbole and unnecessary fear (42:00)
• Key skills required in assisting people after destructive severe weather (43:00)
• Persistent issues with people recklessly crowding under overpasses during severe weather (45:00)
• Notable instances of resilience in disaster zones (53:30)
• Artificial Intelligence and the future of forecasting (59:00)
• Handling positioning during a hurricane or tropical storm (01:06:00)
• Responsibilities and advice for new chasers (01:24:00)
• The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:28:55)
• This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:30:30)
• E-Mail Segment (01:32:30)
• and more!

Web Sites from Episode 1060:  

The Weather Channel

Alabama Weather Network

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott – Physics-based models outperform AI weather forecasts of record-breaking extremes

Jen Narramore – Where the Music Went

Rick Smith – Bridge Bozos video

Troy Kimmel – Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain – Lubbock, Texas tornado May 11th, 1970

John Gordon – Tornado in Argentina video

Bill Murray – Foghorn

James Spann – Waco Tornado May 11, 1953

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.