{"id":11235,"date":"2025-06-10T11:29:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T16:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weatherbrains.com\/?p=11235"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:29:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T16:29:50","slug":"weatherbrains-1012-regional-hair-club-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weatherbrains.com\/?p=11235","title":{"rendered":"WeatherBrains 1012:   Regional Hair Club Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Episode 1012\" href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/weatherbrains\/wb060925.mp3\">WeatherBrains Episode 1012<\/a> is now online (June 9th, 2025). If you are crazy about weather, this is <strong>THE<\/strong> podcast for you!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: medium;\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36939490\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/87A93A\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" width=\"100%\" height=\"192\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UwxSWbz96Fo?si=CHYd2Z9YYD3t_ddJ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Tonight&#8217;s Guest WeatherBrain is one of the rising stars in the new wave of digital storm coverage. \u00a0His livestreams have gained national attention for their accuracy, clarity, and his calm demeanor under pressure. \u00a0He&#8217;s part of a growing cadre of content creators that are changing how people experience severe weather in real time. \u00a0He also recently graduated with a degree in Meteorology. \u00a0Max Velocity, welcome to WeatherBrains!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/yt3.googleusercontent.com\/QVJYHZBym6DV7mG79BE0xTz15M__f0XsqlB5bYxK451imSpTZpHSozUt2ButAZXEhCn0ZZtl=s900-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" alt=\"Max Velocity - Severe Weather Center - YouTube\" width=\"253\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also joining us is show regular and Birmingham NWS Science and Operations Officer Kevin Laws. \u00a0He brings extensive experience in the field and has an impeccable track record of keeping the public safe and informed when dangerous weather threatens. \u00a0Kevin, welcome back to the show!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQCphEqXxhuUBo6WYQqph4rGhZtmqDGSeMj-A&amp;s\" alt=\"WeatherBrains 912: Hangover Safety | The Alabama Weather ...\" width=\"236\" height=\"275\" data-ilt=\"1749560275021\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Friend of the podcast Ben Luna from Tennessee Valley Weather also joins us as Guest Panelist #2 and participates in the discussion concerning severe weather coverage and changing methods of communication. \u00a0It&#8217;s great to see you Ben!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/profile_images\/1836858412778287104\/N2sQcQbx_400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Luna (@benlunawx) \/ X\" width=\"261\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"sFlh5c FyHeAf iPVvYb\" src=\"https:\/\/weatherbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/MidlandPromo.jpg\" alt=\"NWS Jacksonville on X: &quot;Today we celebrated the 35+ years ...\" width=\"395\" height=\"242\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early history of Max Velocity&#8217;s story (11:15)<\/li>\n<li>Challenges and philosophy for covering the entire country during severe weather (23:00)<\/li>\n<li>Differences of NWS Birmingham warning philosophy compared to other offices (24:45)<\/li>\n<li>QLCS warning inconsistency among offices across the country (26:45)<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining\/sustaining energy and voice during long streams\/severe weather events (30:30)<\/li>\n<li>Communicating information above and beyond what is available to the NWS (38:40)<\/li>\n<li>Local vs National coverage differences and tornado warning fatigue (40:45)<\/li>\n<li>Continuing issues\/disconnect with the public and weather safety (01:02:30)<\/li>\n<li>Max Velocity&#8217;s future and vision for the upcoming years (01:14:20)<\/li>\n<li>Regional differences in weather literacy (01:18:00)<\/li>\n<li>The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:26:47)<\/li>\n<li>This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:29:07)<\/li>\n<li>E-Mail Segment (01:30:20)<\/li>\n<li>and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Web Sites from Episode 1012:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MaxVelocityWX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max Velocity on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/midlandusa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midland Weather Radio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Picks of the Week:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Max Velocity &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mesonet.agron.iastate.edu\/wx\/afos\/p.php?pil=PNSMAF&amp;e=202506092146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">119 mph microburst NE of Midland, TX on 6\/8\/25<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Laws &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/ripcurrent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NWS: How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Rip Current<\/a><\/p>\n<p>James Aydelott &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/weatherbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_2453.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Aydelott Team Coverage photo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>James Aydelott &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mesonet.agron.iastate.edu\/plotting\/auto\/?_wait=no&amp;q=109&amp;by=wfo&amp;sdate=2025%2F01%2F01+0000&amp;edate=2025%2F06%2F09+2359&amp;var=count&amp;w=set&amp;phenomenav1=TO&amp;significancev1=W&amp;phenomenav2=SV&amp;significancev2=W&amp;phenomenav3=SV&amp;significancev3=W&amp;phenomenav4=SV&amp;significancev4=W&amp;e=all&amp;cmap=jet&amp;_r=t&amp;dpi=100&amp;_fmt=png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tornado Warnings by NWS office so far in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jen Narramore &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kake.com\/weather\/echoes-of-the-storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KAKE original: Echoes of the Storm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rick Smith &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/research.noaa.gov\/hail-camera-invention-will-help-improve-hail-forecasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New high-speed camera captures hail in free fall to improve public safety<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Troy Kimmel &#8211; Foghorn<\/p>\n<p>Kim Klockow-McClain &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/national-international\/exclusive-bipartisan-bill-aims-to-restore-national-weather-service-ravaged-by-cuts\/3761655\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bipartisan bill aims to restore NWS ravaged by cuts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>John Gordon &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/icebergfinder.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iceberg Finder<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bill Murray &#8211; Foghorn<\/p>\n<p>James Spann &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKsK_dOp01N\/?igsh=MXQzd3RqZ3BuM2U2dg%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caiden Dinkins photo of tornado damage to roof of KTXS 12 TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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. 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