WeatherBrains 856: There’s A Knucklehead In Every Group

WeatherBrains Episode 856 is now online (June 13th, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain graduated with a degree in environmental geography.  He’s a storm chaser and weather enthusiast, as well as a photographer.  Larry Snow Fleury, welcome!
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  • Importance of storm spotters (34:00)
  • Importance of situational awareness in storm chasing (39:00)
  • What is it like during storm chaser convergence in the field? (01:00:30)
  • What is the main motivation of storm chasing?  (01:09:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:19:15)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:21:07)
  • National Weather Round-Up (01:22:20)
  • E-Mail Segment
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 856:

Larry Fleury Instagram

Larry Fleury Twitter

Larry Fleury Facebook

Picks of the Week:

Larry Snow Fleury – The Ethics of Storm Chasing

Jen Narramore – Out

Rick Smith – Foghorn

Neil Jacobs – What’s the Forecast: A look at the future of weather research

Troy Kimmel – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain – Fire-Generated Tornadic Vortices

Bill Murray – Tim Vasquez Forecast Lab

James Spann – Use of Environmental Satellite Data Products for Detecting Volcanic Eruptions, Forecasting Tropical Cyclones, and Nowcasting Severe Weather

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, 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 855: Nocturnal MCS Mode

WeatherBrains Episode 855 is now online (June 6th, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Rear Admiral and Chief Oceanographer for the US Navy.  He’s also a former NOAA Chief Operating Officer, and Director for the Center of Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk, and a professor of meteorology at Penn State.  Admiral David Titley, welcome!
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  • Climate change and national security (17:35)
  • Naval Post Graduate School/Naval Observatory (37:10)
  • Importance of meteorology in battle and piracy prevention (48:45)
  • Navigating and surviving RV culture (01:25:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:43:15)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:45:22)
  • National Weather Round-Up (01:42:48)
  • E-Mail Segment
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 855:

Admiral David Titley Bio

RV Weather

David Titley Twitter

Underway Shift Colors! Blog

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones – Link pending

Jen Narramore – Nebraska Tornado Photo

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – The Evolving Role of Humans in Weather Prediction and Communication

Troy Kimmel – Out

Kim Klockow-McClain – Foghorn

Bill Murray – Foghorn

James Spann – Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh tracks tornado touch down in North Jacksonville | Action News Jax

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, 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.