WeatherBrains 846: The I Hate Sirens Club

WeatherBrains Episode 846 is now online (April 4th, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain holds his meteorology degree from the University of Oklahoma.  He’s a member of the NWA and AMS.  He is KNWA-TV’s Chief Meteorologist Dan Skoff.
Dan Skoff (@weatherdan) / Twitter
Also joining the show as Guest Panelist is KNWA-TV meteorologist Mike Susko.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Penn State University.  Mike, welcome!

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

  • March 30th Springdale Tornado (12:25)
  • Difficulties of issuing tornado warnings in QLCS situations (35:25)
  • Impact based warning program (43:10)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:30:55)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:33:00)
  • National Weather Round-Up
  • E-Mail Segment (01:
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 846:

Dan Skoff Twitter

Mike Susko Twitter

Picks of the Week:

Bruce Jones – Foghorn

Jen Narramore – 1950 Census

Rick Smith – Damage Assessment Toolkit

Neil Jacobs – Application of the HYSPLIT model for birch pollen modelling in Poland

Troy Kimmel – Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain – Tornado Act

Bill Murray – Foghorn

James Spann – Tornado Tales

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 845: Exercise Will Kill You

WeatherBrains Episode 845 is now online (March 28th, 2022). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain was raised on a farm in El Dorado, Kansas.  He got his first job as afternoon announcer at KOYY radio, and has worked at several radio stations throughout his career.  He earned his Broadcast Meteorology certification at Mississippi State in 2006.  He is the President and co-founder of The Storm Report.  Dan Holiday, welcome to WeatherBrains!
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Also joining us on this episode is photojournalist Brian Emfinger.   He grew up in Arkansas and he’s been a photojournalist for 10 years.  A few years ago he started storm chasing full-time.  Brian, welcome!
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Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.

  • Future of radio (15:30)
  • Prior opportunities in storm chasing (24:00)
  • Time management in radio (40:15)
  • Looking back at famous red truck tornado video (01:13:00)
  • The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:31:29)
  • This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:33:01)
  • National Weather Round-Up
  • E-Mail Segment (01:35:30)
  • and more!

Web Sites from Episode 845:

The Storm Report

The Storm Report Twitter

Brian Emfinger Twitter

Brian Emfinger Facebook

Picks of the Week:

Dan Holiday – “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz

Bruce Jones – Foghorn

Jen Narramore – Patrick Allen Tweet

Rick Smith – Out

Neil Jacobs – Out

Troy Kimmel – Foghorn

Kim Klockow-McClain – Foghorn

Bill Murray – Out

James Spann – Pile up on 81 North near 114 – 116 mile marker

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.