Archive for March 9th, 2009

WeatherBrains 163: A Down Home Show

WeatherBrains Episode 163 is now online (March 9, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

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It’s a down home show tonight with no guests. So the Weather Brains geeks get a chance to catch up on weather and stuff.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • how about a beach trip that starts in the snow
  • a category 4 cyclone moving along the coast of Australia
  • 92 warmest temperature in US
  • NOAA report uncovers why people ignore warning
  • discussion of service assessment of Super Tuesday outbreak
  • spending bill features weather center in Tuscaloosa, AL
  • a plug by Kevin about WeatherInsiders
  • and more!
  • Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin gives us some insight into what you are saying.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: In last weeks 101 there was mention of several different levels in the atmosphere dealing with CINH and CAPE. So this week the topic centers on LFC, level of free convection. And to get to that you have to go through another level, the LCL or lifting condensation level. So many levels…

    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 163:

    UPI Story on Probability

    Service Assessment of Super Tuesday severe weather outlook

    WeatherInsiders

    Definition of POP

    Dr. William Gray’s Climate Change Paper

    Picks of the Week:

    Kevin Selle – EarthStorm a resource for students and teachers

    Brian Peters – cool images from SPC

    James Spann – Super Outbreak of Tornadoes

    JB Elliott – he forgot! And he gets the horn!

    Dr. Tim Coleman – isentropic analysis web page

    Join your host, James Spann, plus JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they banter about the weather in another fascinating netcast.

    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 drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.