WeatherBrains 311: Babbling Texan and Helena Hellraiser

WeatherBrains Episode 311 is now online (January 10, 2012). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the National Weather Service, Mobile, Alabama. Jeff Garmon grew up in Centre, AL. He is an FSU Seminole – Go Noles! – and 21 year veteran with the NWS.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

Our email officer shoulders the old mail bag even as he tries to pawn off the EMO job!

From The Weather Center:

WeatherBrains 101: Weather observations are taken by machine, but that can be a good thing. This episode of 101 takes a look at some of the items the ASOS weather observing equipment can “see” along with some of the limitations that go with automated equipment.

TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at the week of January 10th. Some of the big events included cold, high wind, and lake effect snows to name just a few.

Listener 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 311:

NWS Mobile

Picks of the Week:

JB Elliott – Epic Snowfall in Texas/New Mexico

Bill Murray – Call to Action Statements

Brian Peters – Snow Photos from Cordova, AK

Kevin Selle – Newsletter from WFO Midland, TX

James Spann – Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

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

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