Archive for July, 2012

WeatherBrains 336: It Just Went Away!

WeatherBrains Episode 336 is now online (July 2, 2012). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Chris, Elise, and Nado for WeatherBrains 336Tonight’s guest WeatherBrains are Chris and Elise Schultz. They were suggested as guests by Justin Gehrts at KCRG-TV0 in Cedar Rapids, IA. If you have a suggestion for a guest, drop a line to email at weatherbrains.com. Chris and Elise both do weather research at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. They are pictured with their dog, Nado. Elise got into weather due to a lightning strike at her farm house. Chris got into weather thanks to Tom Skilling’s tornado information.

Kevin Selle also introduces a guest, David Drobny from Nashville, TN. David has done some pioneering work in social media in the Middle Tennessee area.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Extremes: 116 Death Valley, CA, and 34 at Stanley, ID
  • Big derecho last week plus one going on in Minnesota tonight
  • Summer heat across a big portion of the country
  • and more!
  • Our email bag officer is jolly on the spot with the latest incoming email information.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: They are called glories and it will probably take a plane ride or a trip on the space shuttle to see them. This week 101 takes a look at a rare visual phenomena first noted by Columbia crew in 2003.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of July 2nd. Gulf Coast storms get the spotlight during this week.

    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 336:

    Simply Shocking Weather

    Picks of the Week:

    Nate Johnson – Meteorologist Wins Beauty Contest

    Bill Murray – Precipitation Map

    Brian Peters – NASA MODIS Shot of a Glory

    Kevin Selle – Track Live Hurricane Hunter Data

    James Spann – No pick but NO horn

    JP Spann – Derecho Loop

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

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    Come join us for tonight’s show… the full produced audio version will be available late tonight…