WeatherBrains 140: A Potpourri of Topics

WeatherBrains Episode 140 is now online (September 29, 2008). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

The WeatherBrains crew goes into free form mode that can sometimes take the podcast into some strange topics. These topics in addition to some current weather. And Dr. Tim has a microphone, so hopefully this is the dawning of a new era as Dr. Tim becomes a regular part of the ‘The Crew.’

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

WeatherBrains listener submits some WeatherBrains bumper music

the crack that comes right before a close lightning strike

near-death experience with lightning from JB Elliott during a hurricane

James relates another near-death experience in the Storm Chaser

a discussion of good characteristics for a storm chase vehicle

Ike impact and recovery of Houston and Galveston

the picks from the crew (see links below)

and more!

Our mail bag has not gotten a great deal of attention lately, but the Email Officer, Kevin, is on the job, so he delves into the mail to see what has been coming in. And thanks to everyone who has been writing. Please keep it up – we love to hear from you. And topics run from FAR, POD, and global warming to barbecue!

From The Weather Center:

WeatherBrains 101: Last week the name of Luke Howard came to the forefront in the discussion on heat islands. This week our lead professor tells us a little more about this early pioneer in the field of meteorology who was responsible for the system of cloud classification that we use today.

TWIWH – This Week in Weather History: Bill Murray discusses a worse case scenario for hurricane forecasters.

Listener 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 140:

Birch Aquarium, San Diego

The Long Tail by Chris Anderson

SPC Sounding Page

State University of New York at Albany Weather Page

Iowa State web cam shots

Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Brian Peters, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Kevin “Galveston” Selle come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

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