Archive for December 1st, 2008

WeatherBrains 149: General Discussion

WeatherBrains Episode 149 is now online (December 1, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

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Talking about the weather and as the end of 2008 nears, the Weather Brains crew takes a brief look back at what might be considered some major weather events this year.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • More music about, of all things, global warming
  • Weather across the country somewhat tranquil
  • The start of meteorological winter
  • Pinheads come up again – from Mr. Selle AND Mr. Spann
  • and more!
  • Our mail bag has been filling up, so Kevin puts it in perspective with a summary.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: Okay, so the ‘official’ start of winter is still about three weeks out, but that does not stop our illustrious professor from peeking into winter. So what is a blizzard anyway? You may be surprised at what this week’s 101 has for you.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of December 2nd when the Iron Bowl in Birmingham in 1983 was affected by severe weather.

    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 149:

    Billion dollar disasters

    Picks of the Week:

    JB Elliott – National Geographic Atlas

    Kevin Selle – Radar Beamwidth Calculator

    Brian Peters – Astronaut Photography of Earth

    James Spann – MetEd Weather Modules

    Dr. Tim Coleman – No Pick This Week

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

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