WeatherBrains 229: Weather from Iowa
WeatherBrains Episode 229 is now online (June 15, 2010). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
WeatherBrains - June 15, 2010
Tonight’s guest WeatherBrain has been a broadcast meteorologist for 33 years. Terry Swails’ forecasts have been seen on KWWL-TV in Waterloo, KDUB-TV in Dubuque, and KWQC-TV in Davenport. He is a published author with two books to his credit including one written with his wife. He has been voted several times the “Best Forecaster” by the Quad City Times, QC Magazine, and the River Cities Reader. In 2006, he was honored with the American Hero Award by the American Red Cross. He is currently the 6 pm and 11 am meteorologist for WQAD-TV in Moline Illinois and he has a successful forecasting site, terryswails.com.
Our guest panelist was on show 214 15 episodes back. Mark Schnackenberg is the Chief Meteorologist with KWWL in Waterloo, IA – not the Quad Cities…there is a difference. He has a degree in meteorology from Lyndon State College in Vermont and he has been at KWWL since 1995. He is very active in social media.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: The atmosphere covers the planet and provides an environment where life is sustained. In trying to understand the atmosphere, we have to look at more than just the surface. The overall circulation pattern of the atmosphere includes several cells – not cell phones – which help to manage the heat budget of the planet. This week we take a look at one of those “cells.”
TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of June 16th.
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 229:
Picks of the Week:
JB Elliott – No Pick – gets the horn!!
Bill Murray – USB Typewriter
Brian Peters – Tornado Mania
Kevin Selle – iPhone USA Today App
James Spann – Summertime Blues – an editorial
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.
Our guest panelist is Laura Velasquez handles the weekend weather duties for Storm Team 8 at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, MI. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Central Michigan University. She majored in meteorology and minored in math and Geographic Information Sciences.
Joining us this week as our guest Weather Brain is Dr. Dennis Todey. Dr. Todey has his Bachelors and PhD in meteorology from Iowa State University and his Masters from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Some of his research has included data gathering from different platforms, understanding the effect of climate on yields in the Midwest, the relationship of Pacific SSTs and climate and agriculture in the Midwest and trends in climate in South Dakota. He is an Associate Professor of Ag & Biosystems Engineering-SDSU and he is the South Dakota State Climatologist.
