WeatherBrains 87: Polygons and Weather
WeatherBrains Episode 87 is now online (September 24, 2007). This is THE netcast audio program for people who love everything weather.
In this week’s Episode:
Polygons:Â What do polygons and weather have in common? The National Weather Service unveils “storm based warnings” on October 1st. This is change from warnings issued primarily by county to warnings issued for polygons drawn along the forward motion of the threats. What does that mean to you and how you see warnings for your area? Could it help? Is it better? Weather Brains interviews the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Birmingham to learn more.
Global Dimming:Â James Spann says he’s been called a dimwit from time-to-time, but what is “global dimming?” Kevin Selle introduces us to this concept along with its connection to global warming.
Survey: Did you know the Weather Brains crew, as motley as they are, are really interested in your thoughts about the show? In fact, you can take a quick survey just by clicking on the link below or in the column to the right where it says, “Listener Survey.” We do value your opinions.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: They have been around in one form or another since 1960, and we’ve come to rely on both of the main types. The view from space is a unique perspective, so this week we delve into those high fliers and low fliers in a discussion about weather satellites.- This Week In Weather History: As you might imagine, hurricanes are a big part of TWIWH. Bill Murray once again brings out interesting information on past hurricanes including the 1955 storm that brought down the only Hurricane Hunter aircraft lost in the Atlantic Basin.
Web sites from Episode 87:
Global Dimming background
NOVA Program on global dimming
Storm based warnings from the National Weather Service
NOAA Satellite and Information Service
Join James Spann, Brian Peters, Kevin Selle, and JB Elliott for this look at the field of weather in the newest episode of WeatherBrains.
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