WeatherBrains Episode 1082 is now online (October 12th, 2026). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!
This week’s WeatherBrains episode is all about FOX Weather and Newfoundland.
Our Two Guest WeatherBrains tonight are members of FOX Weather. FOX Weather has recently celebrated five years on the air. Together they give us a fascinating look into how a national weather network got built, how it has evolved and where weather communication goes next. Ian Oliver and Hailey Meier, we are honored to have you on this week’s episode. Welcome!
Our Guest Panelist for tonight’s episode is a broadcast meteorologist with over two decades of experience. He’s worked in Macon, Georgia, Grand Junction, Colorado, and even NTV (Newfoundland television) in St. Johns, Newfoundland from 2013-2025. He has now recently launched Sheerr Weather. Eddie Sheerr, we are honored to have you on tonight’s episode!
Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.
- James Spann appears on ESPN’s College GameDay! (06:30)
- 2026 Omaha NWA Annual Meeting roll call (14:00)
- FOX Weather’s startup in 2021 (15:30)
- Hailey Meier’s journey from MSU scholarship recipient to FOX Weather on-air personality (22:00)
- Evolving idea and definition of what is expected of a present-day weather forecast (24:00)
- Behind the scenes: how the sausage is made at FOX Weather (29:30)
- Caution in dealing with AI/fake images and video in 2026 (35:30)
- Eddie’s early weather background (51:30)
- Dealing with wind forecasts in Newfoundland (01:05:00)
- Notable hurricanes of Newfoundland (01:07:30)
- Dr. Jacobs makes an appearance! (01:21:30)
- AI model performance with recent Gulf hurricane (01:26:00)
- Isaias post-cyclone feedback concerning forecast track (01:37:00)
- What is the definition of a sting jet? (01:49:30)
- The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:42:30)
- This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:44:30)
- E-Mail Segment (01:45:30)
- Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:53:00)
- and more!
Web Sites from Episode 1082:
Picks of the Week:
Hailey Meier – SkyDiamond
Dr. Neil Jacobs – EAGLE AI – Earth Prediction Innovation Center
James Aydelott – Anthony Duarte on X: How accurate were the models with Hurricane Isaias?
Jen Narramore – HurricaneTrack
Rick Smith – Out
Troy Kimmel – Fox Business adding FOX Weather Hurricane Isaias Coverage/Channel 3 Pensacola coverage
Kim Klockow-McClain – Completing the Forecast: Characterizing and Communicating Uncertainty for Better Decisions Using Weather and Climate Forecasts (2006)
Bill Murray – “Skywatchers: The US Weather Bureau in action” by William Bixby
John Gordon – Nahel Belgherze on X: Terrifying footage of a violent tornado ripping through city of Marsala in Sicily, Italy
James Spann – James Spann checks in and gives us latest surrounding Hurricane Isaias on College GameDay!
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
