Archive for November 30th, 2009

WeatherBrains 201: Storm Chaser Joins Us

WeatherBrains Episode 201 is now online (Nov. 30, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

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Roger & Cary HillOur first guest this episode is Roger Hill with Silver Lining Tours, a storm chasing tour operation. Roger has a lot of experience having witnessed over 400 tornadoes in his 22-year career in storm chasing. Roger gives us a rundown on what a tour day is like and, like many meteorologists, it was a tornado in Topeka in 1966 that got his interest in weather piqued. Roger has also been one of the driving forces in the National Storm Chaser convention held in February each year.  To learn more about Chasercon 2010, the national stormchaser convention, click here.

Our second guest this week is Dr. Kris Wilson. He wrote an article about reporting climate change to the public.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Snow devil in Wyoming
  • 2009 hurricane season quiet and has just ended
  • 13 percent of lower 48 covered by snow
  • 173 inches of snow at Truckee, CA
  • Steady snow in El Paso today
  • Iowa had an average snow of only a trace for November
  • and more!
  • Our E-Mail Officer, Mr. Selle, takes a peek into the mail bag this week. We’re always happy to get your notes especially from viewers far, far away like .

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: A request from a listener generates this week look at CAPE – hopefully where an 8-year-old with an interest in weather can understand it.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of December 1st. Bill looks at a football game in Birmingham that was eventually threatened by severe weather and a tornado warning.

    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 201:

    Silver Lining Tours

    Roger Hill’s Bio

    stormchase.net

    Cover for Roger Hill's book, Hunting Nature's FuryHunting Nature’s Fury

    Dr. Kris Wilson’s article

    Dr. Kris Wilson’s web page

    Picks of the Week:

    JB Elliott – No Pick this week

    Brian Peters – The View from Space for $200k

    Kevin Selle – article on broadcasting and cable

    James Spann – Climate Gate Video

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

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