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WeatherBrains 439: The 13th Meteorologist

| June 24, 2014 @ 5:15 am

WeatherBrains Episode 439 is now online (June 23, 2014). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Mark MancusoTonight’s Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction in this show’s circle. He is one of the original On Camera Meteorologists at The Weather Channel, a position he held from 1982 until 2009. He currently is an Expert and Video Broadcaster at Accu-Weather. Mark Mancuso, it is an honor to welcome you to WeatherBrains!

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • Extremes: 117 at Death Valley, CA, and 28 at West Yellowstone, MT
  • Severe weather in Central Plains states last week
  • Quieter weather this week
  • Some heavy rains in the ArkLaTx area
  • Rains helping drought situation in Oklahoma and Texas
  • Tropics are quiet
  • and more!
  • Our email bag officer had Internet problems, so look for a double mail bag next week.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: Summer is now in full swing and that brings on the season for lightning. NOAA and the NWS are trying to improve awareness to this summertime hazard with Lightning Awareness Week.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of June 23rd.

    Listener SurveyListener 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 439:

    Record Hailstone Information

    BusinessInsider article on weather

    Picks of the Week:

    Bill Murray – Weather Channel’s Debut May, 1982

    Brian Peters – Storm Track

    John Scala – Worst Spots for Weather Extremes Found

    Rick Smith – Lightning Safety Awareness Week

    James Spann – Terrible Tuesday video

    Aubrey Urbanowicz – Meteorology crossword puzzle

    SkyDavers Blog – The Fog Bank

    The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Bill Murray, John Scala, Rick Smith, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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    About the Author ()

    Brian Peters is one of the television meteorologists at ABC3340 in Birmingham and a retired NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist. He handles the weekend Weather Xtreme Videos and forecast discussion and is the Webmaster for the popular WeatherBrains podcast.

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