Archive for May, 2011

WeatherBrains 277: Bedbugs, Snakes, and Dogs, Oh My!

WeatherBrains Episode 277 is now online (May 16, 2011). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Matt Ernst, Fox 34, Lubbock, TXTonight’s Guest Panelist is Matt Ernst. Matt is responsible for introducing us to tonights Guest WeatherBrain. In honor of his timely introduction, we invited him to serve in the honorary seat on the panel tonight. He is the morning meteorologist for FOX 34 in Lubbock, TX. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and holds his certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

Dr. Ernst Keisling, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TXTonights Guest WeatherBrain, Dr. Ernst Kiesling, is one of the world’s leading experts on storm shelters. He is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University and Executive Director of the National Storm Shelter Association. He and his colleagues developed the In-Residence Storm Shelter, an above-ground storm shelter capable of providing a very high degree of protection from extreme winds. Texas Tech provided shelter designs and other input in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publications on storm shelters. He was instrumental in the founding of the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) and has served as Executive Director since 2001.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Kevin edges into the sound effects territory of James Spann
  • Cool weather across the Southeast US
  • Mississippi River still in flood, some of the flooding at historic levels
  • Frost advisories in North Central US
  • Fire Weather Warnings for New Mexico and Florida
  • 93 at Pecos, TX, and 18 at South Lake Tahoe, UT
  • and more!

    • The letters have been dropping into the mail bag, but have they been dropping into Kevin’s basket? We get to see what he has gotten along with his witty responses to them.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: This edition of WeatherBrains 101 takes a look at some of the improvements coming in weather radar.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of May 17th. The week featured a heat burst, one of JB’s favorite topics, in Oklahoma.

    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 277:

    Texas Tech University shelter information

    Texas Tech University Wind Engineering

    FEMA Storm Shelter Guidelines

    National Storm Shelter Association

    Thunder Shirt for Dogs

    iMap Weather Radio

    Picks of the Week:

    Dr. Tim Coleman – ASPCA

    JB Elliott – JB’s Pick

    Matt Ernst – Lubbock Tornado, 1970

    Bill Murray – David Black’s Story on Helpers after the Storm

    Brian Peters – Hurricane Preparedness Week

    Kevin Selle – How the Drudge Report Stays on Top

    James Spann – St. Louis Tornado

    The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, Bill Murray, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

    May 17, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

    WeatherBrains 276: Rollin’ on the River

    WeatherBrains Episode 276 is now online (May 9, 2011). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

    Our guest WeatherBrain for Episode 276 is Richard Okulski, Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis, TN. Richard is probably THE most scheduled guest on WeatherBrains along with the most postponed! Richard was supposed to have been on the show at least three times before, but weather sometimes has a knack of getting in the way. He will be discussing outdoor weather events along with comments about the record flooding on the Mississippi River.

    Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • JB mutes us!!
  • Are we on the air or on the ether?
  • Mississippi River crests at 47.8 feet, flood stage is 34 feet, in historic flood
  • $3 billion in damage from April 27th tornadoes
  • 108 degrees at Laredo, TX
  • High wind warnings in New Mexico
  • Torrential rains along with snow pack in northern US contributed to flooding
  • and more!

    • The email keeps flowing in and stacking up so Kevin puts it all in perspective. EAS performance during the April 27th tornado break was brought up.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: What do L, S, C, X, and K all have to do with the weather? Well, if you are really on your toes, you probably know that those letters refer to band designations with which weather radars operate. But what are the differences and how do each of these bands get used? You’ll hear all the answers in this episode of WeatherBrains 101.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of May 10th. Some of the events of this upcoming week include the issuance of tornado warnings and tornadoes in San Angelo and Waco, TX.

    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 276:

    NWS Memphis, TN, web page

    Memphis in May

    We Are Alabama

    Mike Wilhelm’s Weather Blog

    Picks of the Week:

    JB Elliott – Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center

    Brian Peters – NWS Site Map

    Kevin Selle – Article on James Spann

    James Spann – iMapWeather Radio app

    The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

    May 10, 2011 | 0 comments View Post
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