WeatherBrains Episode 908 is now online (June 12th, 2023). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE podcast for you!
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is the Assistant Chief of Staff for Capabilities and Requirements for the US Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. Commander Douglas Pearman, welcome to the show!
Also joining us is a Lieutenant Commander and Public Affairs Officer for the US Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. Bobby Dixon, welcome!
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2023 tornado season review (11:00)
METOC explained (19:15)
Study of D-Day weather forecast (35:30)
Post-typhoon Naval analysis in Guam (54:00)
Challenges of climate change in Naval meteorology (01:08:25)
Advice on entering the Navy as a career option (01:11:00)
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.
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Rainy Sunday, Drying Trend To Follow
A stalled frontal boundary bisecting the state and Gulf moisture being advected from the south will cause today to be a rainy day statewide. Rainfall totals will differ, with south Alabama expecting to see the highest amounts. Cooler, drier air moves in behind the front tomorrow, diminishing rain chances everywhere but the south, which could see a few lingering showers. The state will trend drier throughout the week, and although highs won't be in the pleasant fall 70s, they will provide some relief compared to the low 90s we experienced last week. Continue reading →
Alabama sits between an upper-level ridge to the west and an upper-level trough to the east, causing northwesterly flow into the region, keeping the air less hot and drier through the beginning of this week. We will slowly shift into a warmer pattern later this week as the upper-level ridge spreads into the region. Continue reading →