Archive for June 15th, 2009

WeatherBrains 177: Weather Author Jay Barnes

WeatherBrains Episode 177 is now online (June 15, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

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Our special guest on this show is Jay Barnes, an author who has written two books on the history of hurricanes in Florida and North Carolina. Jay’s books look at hurricane history from a human perspective. Fortunately Jay has time to share a few of those stories with WeatherBrains listeners.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Severe weather going on across northern half of Alabama
  • Semi-permanent frontal zone across the eastern US
  • I-70 in Missouri was flooded for a time
  • Severe weather changes our schedule
  • and more!
  • Our mail box sees some mail and we have a temporary email officer. You may be surprised who picks up the reins of this job and how many emails he has.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: Hurricane season is with us and the area where tropical systems form has a special name – it’s called the doldrums. What does that mean and where exactly are those doldrums. Professor Peters delves into the topic involving another unusual name.

    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 177:

    Jay Barnes information

    UK Tornadoes 1

    UK Tornadoes 2

    11 Alive Story on Westin-Peachtree Plaza

    CBS Atlanta Story on Westin-Peachtree Plaza

    Picks of the Week:

    No picks this week due to on-going severe weather. But Brian requests a horn waiver since he had his pick already to go!

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

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