Archive for October, 2018

WeatherBrains 667: Old Data Is Better

WeatherBrains Episode 667 is now online (October 29, 2018). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

This week’s Guest WeatherBrain studied climatology at McGill University.  She received her Bachelor’s degree in Climatology and her Master’s of Science in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.  She studied at the climatic research unit in the UK, and her phD is in Historical Climatology and Atmospheric Circulations from the University of East Anglia.  She’s also worked as a researcher in residence at McGill University.  Dr. Victoria Slonosky, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Discussion on social media’s security issues/concerns
  • Possible severe weather on Halloween across the Mississippi Valley
  • Recent tornadoes in Oregon and New York State
  • Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
  • and more!

Our email bag officer is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners.

From The Weather Center:

WeatherBrains 101:   No WB101 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 667:

Victoria C. Slonosky Profile

Data Rescue: Archives and Weather

Picks of the Week:

Nate Johnson – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain –  Out

Bill Murray –  Gets the Foghorn

Brian Peters –  Out

Kevin Selle –  How Facebook Built a “Surveillance Machine”

Rick Smith –  Out

James Spann – Why We’re Stuck With An Inadequate Hurricane Rating System

Aubrey Urbanowicz –  ACRE Tweet

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

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WeatherBrains 666: Reclaiming the Sixes

WeatherBrains Episode 666 is now online (October 22, 2018). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

This week’s Guest WeatherBrain is a world renowned meteorologist, prognosticator and extended outlook specialist.  A 1978 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and former Nittany Lion Wrestler, he worked at AccuWeather soon after graduation.  He currently works for WeatherBELL Analytics as co-Chief Forecaster.  Joe Bastardi, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Hurricane Willa approaches the Mexican coast
  • Winter weather outlook from the panel
  • Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
  • and more!

Our email bag officer is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners.

From The Weather Center:

WeatherBrains 101:   No WB101 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 666:

WeatherBELL Analytics

Picks of the Week:

Nate Johnson – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain –  Out

Bill Murray –  Out

Brian Peters –  Out

Kevin Selle –  Foghorn

Rick Smith –  Out

James Spann – Spatial trends in United States tornado frequency

Aubrey Urbanowicz –  Foghorn

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

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