WeatherBrains Episode 779 is now online (December 21st, 2020). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Tonight’s first Guest WeatherBrain is originally from Detroit, Michigan. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Earth System Science Engineering at the University of Michigan. He received his Master’s in Meteorology from Penn State in 2017. He is now working on his Doctorate and his areas of research include convective storms and cloud microphysics. Scott Loeffler, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Our second Guest WeatherBrain is Professor of Meteorology at Penn State University, where he specializes in severe storms research. He is recipient of NWA’s Fujita Award and AMS’s Editor’s Award. He served as Chief Editor of the AMS Journal of Weather and Forecasting. He is the Associate Department Head at Penn State and oversees the Master’s and PhD programs in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. Paul Markowski, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
- Tornado Outbreak of May 31, 1985 (09:50)
- Impact of Chuck Doswell’s research (28:20)
- Mechanics of how a tornado forms (31:40)
- Importance of LCL Heights on FAR reduction (43:40)
- When is radar imagery misused? (1:08:50)
- The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
- This Week in Tornado History with Jen
- National Weather Round-Up
- and more!
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Web Sites from Episode 779:
Picks of the Week:
Paul Markowski – National Committee for Fluid Mechanics Films
Jen Narramore – May 31, 1985 Tornado Outbreak
Nate Johnson – Dakota Smith Tweet
Troy Kimmel – 4 Downsides Of Virtual Science Conferences During A Pandemic
Kim Klockow-McClain – Out
Bill Murray – Weather Map Handbook
James Spann – National Snow Analyses
Aubrey Urbanowicz – NWS Eastern Region Tweet
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.
