WeatherBrains Episode 905 is now online (May 22nd, 2023). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!
Tonight’s show is all about the Indy 500, a brainchild of friend of the podcast Jay Barlow.
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is the WCM at the NWS Indianapolis. He graduated with a degree in meteorology from Purdue University. He will be the on-site meteorologist for this year’s Indy 500. Sam Lashley, welcome!
Also joining us tonight is AlabamaWX Blog’s very own Scott Martin. He earned his operational meteorology certificate from Mississippi State University in 2015. In May 2021, he received his Bachelor’s in Geosciences Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State. He co-founded Racecast Weather in 2014 as a way to combine his love of racing and weather. Scott, welcome!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Indy 500 public safety planning (11:30)
Lightning rules (22:30)
Track conditions and weather’s effects on drivers (35:00)
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.
WeatherBrains Episode 904 is now online (May 15th, 2023). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain works for OU as a Research Associate at the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations. His primary role is connecting research to the needs of Emergency Management personnel. He also volunteers with McClain County, Oklahoma EMA. David Hogg, welcome!
Also joining us on tonight’s episode is special guest and Kansas native Andrea Burns. She’s an Extension Agent for K-State Research and Extension. Her background is in Agriculture and Natural Resources and she regularly works with local farmers and those in horticulture. Thanks for joining us.
Last but certainly not least, joining us is a meteorologist at Kansas State University. He runs the Kansas Mesonet and works in the State Climate Office. He also works in predictive services for the Kansas Forest Service. He was born and raised in Ohio. Chip Redmond, welcome!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
Intensity of current drought in the Great Plains (11:55)
What is a drought and how is it measured on the drought monitor? (31:00)
Impact of drought on frequency and severity of wildfires (53:30)
Research and adaptation struggles in today’s climate (57:30)
Drought’s effect on beef and grain prices (01:02:00)
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.