Archive for September, 2008

WeatherBrains 138: On Top of Ike

WeatherBrains Episode 138 is now online (September 15, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Another week, another hurricane as the active season for 2008 rolls along. This time it is Hurricane Ike which came ashore on Galveston Island early Saturday morning, around 2:30 am or so, as a strong Category 2 storm on the Saffir-Simpson scale. And our special guest is Greg Nordstrom, instructor at Mississippi State University, who went through the storm on Galveston Island.

Discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Ike uncovers some history.
  • Southeast Severe Storms Symposium in March, 2009
  • Cooler air coming through the Central US hints at Fall
  • JB’s Impact Scale for hurricanes
  • Ed Bark critical of weather coverage on Ike in Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Kevin Selle goes on a rant about insurance

    • Our mail bag has not gotten a great deal of attention lately, but the Email Officer, Kevin, is back on the job, so he delves into weeks of mail to see what has been coming in. And thanks to everyone who has been writing. Please keep it up – we love to hear from you.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: It’s not the season for cold air funnels, but when has that stopped a topic on WeatherBrains 101? Cold air funnels – are they really tornadoes? We take a look at this unusual phenomena.

    This Week in Weather History: Bill Murray looks at some of the greatest hurricanes of all time that occurred in the time frame of September 16th through 23rd.

    Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

    Web Sites from Episode 138:

    Global Warming Note (Large download file)

    Lightning Strike at Football Game

    Mississippi State University Meteorology Department

    Ike Uncovers Civil War Ship

    Ed Bark critical of weather coverage in DFW for Ike

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Brian Peters, and Kevin “Galveston” Selle come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

    We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and send us an email at email (at) weatherbrains (dot) com.

    Sep 16, 2008 | 0 comments View Post

    WeatherBrains 137: A Real Brain

    WeatherBrains Episode 137 is now online (September 8, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

    This week we have a REAL brain joining us. Dr. Tim Coleman, research meteorologist at University of Alabama at Huntsville, joins the regular gang to add his 2.5 cents to the weekly netcast all about the weather. Of course, Dr. Tim may want to re-consider being a regular of this motley group but he certainly raises the intelligence level of the whole crew.

    Discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • The tropics are a big topic with Ike and Hanna to discuss
  • Reality aspects of storm chasing from Dr. Tim
  • Going through a lock and dam in a 15-foot boat
  • Seasonal preferences among the gang
  • Deploying a mobile Doppler radar from UAH
  • Of course, some mention of global warming creeps into the show.

    • James Spann goes into the mail bag for this episode with an upfront apology. Then he reveals an email about global warming and religion. Could the email officer position be changing?

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: So what’s in a scale? Specifically, what is in the Saffir-Simpson scale? If you are a major weather enthusiast that follows tropical weather, then you probably know. But did you know the scale came about thanks to Hurricane Camille? This week the Professor looks at the scale used for hurricanes.

    This Week in Weather History: Bill Murray takes a look at a hurricane that held the attention of the whole Gulf of Mexico in 1919.

    Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

    Web Sites from Episode 137:

    National Hurricane Center

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Brian Peters, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Kevin “Galveston” Selle come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

    We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and send us an email at: email (at) weatherbrains (dot) com.

    Sep 09, 2008 | 0 comments View Post
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