Archive for January, 2024

WeatherBrains 941: Two Doctors And A Mic

WeatherBrains Episode 941 is now online (January 29th, 2024). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Our episode tonight is all about the AMS Annual Meeting 2024 live from Baltimore.

ARM Research Facility

First up from the Conference is Ryan Lagerquist, NOAA employee and is a Research Scientist at CIRA (Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere).  He is a meteorologist by training and is heavily involved in machine learning research.

Joining us next on the show is the Chair for Coastal Artificial Intelligence at Texas A@M University-Corpus Christi and a Co-PI for the National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography, or AI2ES.  Dr. Phillipe Tissot, thanks for dropping by tonight.

Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

  • Early reflections on AMS Annual Meeting (13:15)
  • AI and the future of meteorology in general (16:00)
  • Broad overview of AI and NWS Operations/Numerical weather prediction models (24:00)
  • Community modeling/EPIC/UFS (32:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (53:03)
  • National Weather Round-Up (01:02:45)
  • E-Mail Segment (55:00)
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 941:

2024 AMS Annual Meeting

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott – Brian Brettschneider on X: Fairbanks upper air sounding

Jen Narramore – Foghorn

Rick Smith – NWS SPC on X: 9 Years of SPC Outlooks

Neil Jacobs – Foghorn

Troy Kimmel – Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain – Foghorn

Bill Murray – Out

James Spann – A Change in the Weather: Understanding Public Usage of Weather Apps

James Spann – Kevin Kloesel on X: Rick Smith photo/meme

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

WeatherBrains 940: Great Lake Snow Snake

WeatherBrains Episode 940 is now online (January 22nd, 2024). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is a frequent contributor to the show and a friend of the podcast.  He’s a renowned expert in the field of hurricane tracking and reporting.  He’s known for his innovative use of technology and social media to deliver real time updates on storm developments.  He’s made significant contributions to hurricane awareness and safety.  His insights and expertise make him a valuable voice in understanding the complexities of these powerful storms.  Mark Sudduth, it’s wonderful having you on the show tonight.

Mark Sudduth on X: "As part of @Patreon #ShareYourStudio day - here's mine. Most of my hurricane discussion videos etc are produced here and I compose the music for my documentaries on

Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

  • First ever hurricane chase online in 2005 (18:45)
  • Cultivating sense of curiosity and fostering interests as a parent in the digital age (25:30)
  • Preliminary thoughts on 2024 hurricane season (39:50)
  • Preview of AMS 2024 Annual Meeting in Baltimore (55:45)
  • Last week’s Deep Freeze (01:06:45)
  • Storm phobia/calming fear from general public concerning severe weather (01:22:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (48:55)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (50:55)
  • National Weather Round-Up
  • E-Mail Segment (53:00)
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 940:

Mark Sudduth on X

HurricaneTrack.com

Picks of the Week:

James Aydelott – Steve Piltz on X: Blow drying ice video

Jen Narramore – Woman scared of weather calls in fake burglary, police say

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – Mesoscale Vortices Embedded within a Lake-Effect Shoreline Band

Troy Kimmel – Kalaloch WA Lodge Live Cam

Kim Klockow-McClain – Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain discusses connection between social science and weather

Bill Murray – Out

James Spann – James Spann on X: JeffCo Alabama winter weather fun with canoe

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.