WeatherBrains Episode 802 is now online (June 1st, 2021). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrains were a suggestion by loyal WeatherBrains listener Steve Holmes. Tonight’s first Guest WeatherBrain has been the Chief Meteorologist at KOAM in Joplin, MO since 2003. He holds the NMA and AMS seals of certification. Doug Heady, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Tonight’s Second Guest WeatherBrain works at the National Weather Service Headquarters as IDSS Coordinator (Impact Based Decision Support Services). Prior to that, he worked at Central Region Headquarters as IDSS Program Manager. Prior, he worked the NWS Springfield Missouri for roughly 20 years. Andy Foster, welcome to the show!
Our third Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to the show, having appeared on several prior episodes. Storm chaser Jeff Piotrowski, welcome back!
Meteorological set-up for May 27, 2011 Joplin Tornado (10:00)
Prior FAR issues in Springfield MO (22:40)
Discussion on tornado sirens on 5/27/11 (32:10)
98.5% Joplin tornado survival rate (55:00)
Mental health effects after incidents like Joplin (1:32:00)
The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
This Week in Tornado History with Jen
National Weather Round-Up
and more!
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The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Jen Narramore, Nate Johnson, and Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.
Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.
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