WeatherBrains 184: Hoadley Headlines
WeatherBrains Episode 184 is now online (July 31, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Yup, this one is out of our usual schedule due to an upcoming vacation by some who’s name will go unmentioned, but you can blame James Spann since he just had to have a vacation!!!!
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Our guest for this out of sync show is David Hoadley, storm chaser extraordinaire. David began chasing tornadoes in June, 1956, after a severe thunderstorm knocked over trees and power lines in town. He spent the next day driving around, taking 8mm movies of the damage and was soon hooked on the power and fascination of mother nature. Since then, David has developed his skills as a storm chaser and was the recipient of the 2006 TESSA “Meat Wagon Award.” David talks about some of the early days of storm chasing and some of the techniques he uses. He has seen a total of 199 tornadoes and photographed 181. Dave also started Storm Track, the first newsletter for storm chasers, and he did all the art work for the issues.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Our mail bag is a little short since the shows are close together and the regular email officer is AWOL so Bill fills in for Kevin.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: The word comes from Spanish for straight ahead or direct, but it can be one mean thunderstorm situation. This episode of 101 looks at the Derecho including some of the conditions needed for it and just how bad some of them can become.
TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of August 4th. Firefighters going after forest fires need to know the weather well especially for smoke jumpers.
Listener 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 184:
Roger Edwards on David Hoadley
Gene Roden tribute to David Hoadley
Picks of the Week:
Bill Murray – “The Storm” by Ivor van Heerden
Brian Peters – Derecho facts at SPC
James Spann – A complete list of things caused by global warming
JB Elliott – IWIN Web Site
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Our guest this week comes from the Mid-Atlantic states and is Tony Pann, meteorologist with WUSA-TV in Washington, DC. Tony Pann first joined 9NEWS NOW in October of 2001. He spent eight years at WBAL in Baltimore, and also worked at WCBS in New York. Tony has been seen on the nationally-aired NBC Weekend Today Show and the Weekend Early Show on CBS. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from Northern Illinois University and the AMS Seal of Approval. Tony’s wife, Mary Ellen, is also a TV meteorologist, working at FOX 43 in York, PA. Yes, there are many “discussions” about the weather forecast at home. Tony recently moved back to Baltimore with WUSA-TV. Tony delves into his thinking on why the Internet has ruined weather forecasts – giving up accuracy for ease.
