Archive for July 10th, 2012

WeatherBrains 337: Kevin At The Disco

WeatherBrains Episode 337 is now online (July 9, 2012). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Tonight’s guest WeatherBrains are Brad Panovich and Matt Meister. Brad is the Chief Meteorologist at WCNC-TV in Charlotte, NC. He attended Ohio State University and is a social media guru. Also, guest WeatherBrain Matt Meister is joining us this week, who is the chief meteorologist at KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Matt graduated from the Metropolitan State College of Denver. Matt will be discussing the wildfires that occurred in his state last week.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Colorado wild fires
  • Severe thunderstorm wind damage in Mississippi and the Carolinas
  • 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: Strong storms will develop each afternoon for the next several days, and some could be severe with strong straight-line winds and large hail.

WeatherBrains 101: Professor Peters tackles the ring of fire phenomenon. This is a term that describes summertime thunderstorms that form a circle around a high pressure center.

TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of July 9nd.

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Web Sites from Episode 337:

WCNC-TV

KRDO-TV

Picks of the Week:

Nate Johnson – Clip of Matt Meister

Bill Murray – no pick this week

Brian Peters – no pick this week

Kevin Selle – Texas Rangers Lightning

James Spann – Weather Bell Models from Joe Bastardi

JP Spann – Gets the HORN!

Brad Panovich – Southeast Regional Climate Center

Matt Meister – Wildfire Information

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.