Archive for June 5th, 2012

WeatherBrains 332: Grease Covered Cardboard

WeatherBrains Episode 332 is now online (June 4, 2012). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Our episode for June 4th features guest WeatherBrain Dr. Harold Brooks…. one of the leading severe weather researchers in the world. He works at the National Severe Storms Laboratory. He is also a recent alum fo the show, having appeared on show #312 on 1/16. He joins us tonight from his office in Norman, Oklahoma. Harold Brooks, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our guest panelist this week is KOAM Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady from Joplin, MO, and WeatherBrains is proud to announce new panelist Nate Johnson of WRAL Raleigh.

This episode also marks the second video broadcast of the show via a Google Plus Hangout.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • National extremes: 101 in Laredo, TX, and 25 at Stanley, ID
  • Kevin takes a hiatus from WeatherBrains
  • James vs. Facebook
  • Severe Thunderstorms in Mississippi and Tennessee
  • and more!

We announce our new e-mail officer this week!

From The Weather Center:

WeatherBrains 101: What is storm surge? Also Professor Peters discusses coastal features and tides.

TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of June 4th.

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Web Sites from Episode 332:

FOX 14 Joplin

Don’t forget about Audible.com

Picks of the Week:

JB Elliott – Supercell Photo

Bill Murray – Venus transiting the Sun

Brian Peters – off this week!

James Spann – Earth Science Office

JP Spann – Gets the horn!

Nate Johnson – WDTB Storm of the Month Webinars

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