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Our Guest WeatherBrain couldn't make it tonight, so our panel holds a homegrown episode to kick off 2026.  Discussions include storm-based vs county-warnings, public storm reports, and a deep-dive into fundamentals of modern-day radar.

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On WeatherBrains this week this our annual year-ender episode with Greg Carbin.  Greg needs no introduction; tonight we look back at 2025's notable weather events, and what the meteorology community has learned in the past year.  Greg has presented his "Year-in-Review" presentation to the NWA Annual Meeting every year since 2004. His professional society memberships have included the NWA, AMS, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Greg currently serves as Chair on the NWA's Professional Development Committee.  

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On WeatherBrains this week are two special guests.  Friend of the show and WeatherBrains veteran Mark Sudduth is the owner of HurricaneTrack.com and has over three decades of experience documenting landfalling hurricanes and other high impact weather events.  He founded the Hurricane Intercept Research Team, which pioneers the use of unmanned camera systems to safely capture severe weather.  Welcome to the show!

Last but certainly not least is our second Guest WeatherBrain Bruce Thomas.  He's the President of WeatherCall and is the former spokesman of Midland Weather Radio and is a former broadcast meteorologist.  He covered the 1...

On WeatherBrains this week are meteorologist Jim Abraham with Environment Canada and meteorologist Ken MacDonald.  Jim actually started the Canadian Hurricane Center in Halifax, and has been working in meteorology for over four decades.  Ken MacDonald has been in the weather field for over 48 years.  He launched his career in 1975, and has been an instructor, a forecaster, and a researcher in areas all over Canada.  It's great to see you both and thank you for joining us tonight!

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On WeatherBrains this week, we're diving deep into the Weather Prediction Center's Winter Program - how they forecast snow and ice, the challenges of nailing accumulation totals, the coordination calls with NWS field offices, and what the future may hold for winter weather headlines.

Joining us are two of WC's best: Peter Mullinax, a lead winter forecaster who produces national snow and ice guidance, Key Messages, and a wide range of surface, short-range, rainfall, and tropical products; and Dr. Owen Shieh, WPC's Warning Coordination Meteorologist, providing national-level decision support for winter storms, flooding, and extreme temperatures. He...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is WPC's WCM Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dr. Owen Shieh.  He holds a B.S. in Atmospheric Science from Cornell University, an M.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Hawaii.  We talk tonight about how Owen landed this position and all of the aspects of his role.   He's also a talented gardener and an accomplished musician.  Welcome to the show and thanks for joining us, Owen!

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Tonight, the Panel takes a deep dive into Hurricane Melissa and the devastation it brought to Jamaica and the Caribbean.  The Panel analyzes the complexities of this natural disaster and the historical precedent of the landfall strength of Melissa.  Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a FOX Weather Correspondent based in Atlanta, Georgia who has covered major events including Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Idalia.  Recently, he covered historic Hurricane Melissa as it made landfall.   He's a veteran reporter and previously helped launch Fox Business Network and has worked for the Associated Pres...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Corey Bunn. He's a full time Operational Meteorologist with Coastal Weather Research Center. He prepares daily forecasts and also has a responsibility of issuing severe weather warnings and he also maintains the company website and assists in hurricane forecasting operations. He joined the CWRC in 2012 after completing his Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology at the University of South Alabama. Corey, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our next Guest WeatherBrain (in order of appearance) is Jeff Medlin, the founder and CEO of Medlin Meterological Consulting LLC. He's had a distinguished career; having previously spent over 36 years working...

We discuss on this week's episode the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29-member crew during a violent fall storm on November 10th, 1975.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an author of over thirty books on maritime history. He's been a consultant to the US Park Service and an on-air expert for National Geographic and Fox and Friends among over ventures. Dr. Frederick Stonehouse, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's Guest Panelist is Tom Hultquist. He is the technical program lead for the Analysis and Forecast Branch of the National Weather Service, working out of...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist and trader focused on weather risk management, currently with Munich Re Trading LLC. His career includes experience with the National Weather Service, energy trading, and weather derivatives—blending forecasting expertise with financial market knowledge. Welcome, Tom Paylor!

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Tonight's guest is Dr. Jerry Brotzge, Kentucky State Climatologist and Director of the Kentucky Climate Center and Mesonet. The discussion focuses on climatology, observational data, and building a mesonet network. Dr. Brotzge earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Louis and his Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.  Dr. Brotzge, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our second Guest WeatherBrain is Dr. Stu Foster.  He is the former head of the Kentucky Climate Center.  He built the mesonet in the state of Kentucky and earned his PhD from Ohio State University.  Welcome to the show, Dr...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Jen Carfagno, co-host of America's Morning Headquarters and the Weather Geeks podcast on The Weather Channel. A Penn State meteorology graduate with over 25 years of experience, she has covered major weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards, helping audiences understand storm science. Starting behind the scenes before becoming an on-air meteorologist, she earned an Emmy Award for her coverage of Hurricane Helene in 2024. Known as the "Dewpoint Diva," Jen is recognized for her expertise and enthusiasm in meteorology.  Jen, thanks for joining us tonight!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are two Kansas City meteorologists who both went to St. Louis for meteorology and both have had incredibly long and storied careers. They are also unlikely close friends behind camera. Bryan and Joe, it's great to have you both on the show tonight!

Bryan Busby, Chief Meteorologist at KMBC 9 News since 1985, is one of Kansas City's most respected and recognized meteorologists. Known for his innovative weather programs such as "Guaranteed Weather" and "Instant Weather Network" (for which he holds a U.S. patent), Busby has also served as Chief Meteorologist for the Chiefs Fox...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen.  He last joined the WeatherBrains panel in 2022 when he was first running for office. He is now in his second term in Congress and is a meteorologist who has represented Illinois's 17th congressional district since 2023, covering much of western and central Illinois, including Moline, Rock Island, parts of Peoria, Rockford, and the Illinois side of the Quad Cities.  Congressman, we are honored to have you join us tonight!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Meteorology at Penn State University. He's a former Weather Channel Storm Analyst and co-author of "Philadelphia Area Weather Book". Dr. Jon Nese, it's great to have you back on the show tonight.

Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the author of "Gettysburg's Lost Love Story: The Ill-Fated Romance of General John Reynolds and Kate Hewitt" and has over three decades of experience working with naval intelligence. Jeffrey Harding, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain comes to us by way of a suggestion from friend of the podcast and WeatherBrains veteran Kevin Laws. Randy Bowers currently serves as the Severe Weather Program Lead at the National Weather Service, a role that involves strategic planning, technical execution, and maintaining operational consistency across all severe weather services. Before this position, he worked in forecast operations at offices in Indianapolis, Norman (OK), Amarillo (TX), and others. His primary interests lie in mesoscale meteorology and radar, and he has participated in several testbeds aimed at advancing forecasting techniques and technologies. Randy, we're delighted to have...

Our Guest WeatherBrain for this week's episode is Melissa Marcelloni, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Brownsville, Texas. Melissa has worked a variety of high-impact events, including hurricanes, microbursts, and flooding, and she's also an experienced storm chaser. Before joining the NWS, she served as a catastrophe claim specialist, giving her a unique perspective on the intersection of meteorology, disaster impacts, and community recovery. Melissa, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's Guest Panelist is Chris White — a proud Virginia Tech alumnus and a retired federal government meteorologist. He's well-known in the weather community as a storm chaser fo...

Tonight's show comes to you from the 2025 NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville at the Von Braun Civic Center.

Janice Bunting is the Executive Director of the NWA stops by first to talk to the panel.  She's pulled off an amazing event this year under trying circumstances.  Throughout the evening, other notable leaders in the weather industry will also stop by to chat with our panel about this year's meeting — sharing their insights, highlights, and what it all means for the future of meteorology.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist, climatologist, instructor, and now author. She has a brand new book just released titled "Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About Weather, Climate, And Protecting What We Cherish". In her book, she digs deep into Wilder's depictions of weather events and helps readers connect past weather to present weather. She's worked at NOAA for over 23 years. Dr. Barbara Boustead, it's great to have you on the show!

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WeatherBrains Episode 1023B is a deep dive into 2005's Hurricane Katrina.  It's hard to believe, but the tragedy is approaching its 20th anniversary.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain for this somber episode is the Curator of the Ground Zero Museum in Waveland, Mississippi.  She's a retired RN and was a former Nurse Administrator in New Orleans, LA.  Bernie Cullen, thanks for joining us.

Guest Panelist and show veteran Mark Sudduth "The Hurricane Tracker" joins the panel's discussion by looking back at such a significant historical event, the technological challenges of twenty years ago, and looking ahead to the...

WeatherBrains Episode 1023A is a preview of the upcoming 2025 NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville, AL.  The meeting is only two weeks away from the date of recording (August 25th, 2025).

Show veteran Kevin Laws joins us to dive into the upcoming NWA Annual Meeting in Huntsville.  He currently serves as the SOO (Science and Operations Officer) of the Birmingham, AL NWS office.  Kevin, it's great to see you again.

David from the Texas Storm Chasers also drops in to chat with the panel about what to expect at the meeting.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professor of mechanical engineering and applied mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania.  He previously served as a principal scientist at Microsoft Research, where he led the development of Aurora.  This was the groundbreaking AI foundation model for earth system forecasting.  Dr. Paris Perdikaris, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a meteorologist and veteran storm chaser who has documented tornadoes, hurricanes and supercells across the United States since 2015. He has degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Oklahoma, where he operated a mobile radar under tornado research pioneer Dr. Howie Bluestein. Trey Greenwood, welcome to the show!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a professional broadcaster and CEO of storm chaser Coaching, hosting over 200 episodes of the Chaser Chat Podcast since 2020. He leads the company's mission to centralize storm chasing education through structured courses and a long-term membership model connecting learners...

Tonight's special Guest WeatherBrain is Evan Fryberger, who is an independent content creator and a weather communicator who has built a loyal following online.  He's a calm and informed voice in the ever-noisy world of weather streaming.  His no-hype approach stands out in an age of rising anxiety and clickbait.  Evan, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight is a late-summer unfiltered homegrown show from the panel, and it's an array of important topics, including the launch of the Alabama Weather Network.  The panel discuss its mission and vision moving forward.  The regulars deep-dive into other pressing topics like confusion over county warning areas, new information about the Texas flooding tragedy, and much more.  Thanks for listening!

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Tonight's Hall of Fame Episode pays tribute to the legendary late broadcast meteorologist and industry pioneer Gary England, who passed away on June 10th 2025. He was 85 years old. We have three Guest WeatherBrains tonight to help us honor Gary England, who was a pioneer and a trailblazer in the field of meteorology. Our first two Guest WeatherBrains appeared on Episode No. 946.

First up is David Payne, who is the Chief Meteorologist of KWTV Channel 9 in Oklahoma City. He replaced Gary England when he retired in mid-2013. He is a native Oklahoman and an OU graduate and previously...

Tonight's episode features TWO special guests!

Our Guest WeatherBrain for tonight is an award winning journalist and author who's latest book "Cloud Warriors" was recently named one of Barnes and Nobles's best science and technology books in 2025 with a background in investigative and narrative journalism. He brings a deep curiosity and perspective to the world of atmospheric science. In researching his book, he traveled across the country embedded with scientists at the National Weather Service. His book explores the shifting landscape of weather forecasting at a time that climate change, technical disruption and institutional uncertainty is shaking...

Tonight's episode comes on the heels of another horrific weather tragedy; a Texas hill country flash flooding event that killed at least 100 people.   This was a flash flood that we all fear - extreme rainfall, rugged terrain, and was a nocturnal event overnight on a holiday weekend.  It's a home-grown show among our panelists, and it's a critical topic about a historical weather event.

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Tonight's guest joins us from Bonn, Germany — and from the far side of the clock, where it's 2 a.m. local time! Lars Lowinski is a seasoned meteorologist with international experience spanning Europe and New Zealand. He now works with WetterOnline, one of Europe's largest weather platforms, where he connects their U.S. business operations with German-based product development and training. He's also an avid storm chaser who's pursued Great Plains supercells and participated in the Hazardous Weather Testbed in Norman, Oklahoma. Lars has been a loyal WeatherBrains listener since 2008 — and we're thrilled to finally have him on the show! Than...

Tonight's show features an assortment of guests as we take a deep-dive into the National Weather Association - what it is, and why it matters. In addition, we examine how the NWA is evolving in its 50th year. We will talk about the NWA Road Map, the critical role of the NWA seals (both broadcast and digital), the power of professional service and volunteering, and the future of trusted weather communication in a changing media environment.

James Jessel is a friend of the podcast and works with Guest Booking Officer Bill Murray. He works for Pinnacle Communications...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the creator of Durango Weather Guy Hyper Local Weather Blog that is an essential forecasting source for the residents of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado.  He's a former investment banker turned real estate agent and he taught himself meteorology.  He now delivers deeply personalized forecasts to nearly the entire population of Durango, Colorado.  Jeff Givens, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is one of the rising stars in the new wave of digital storm coverage. His livestreams have gained national attention for their accuracy, clarity, and his calm demeanor under pressure. He's part of a growing cadre of content creators that are changing how people experience severe weather in real time. He also recently graduated with a degree in Meteorology. Max Velocity, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Also joining us is show regular and Birmingham NWS Science and Operations Officer Kevin Laws. He brings extensive experience in the field and has an impeccable track record of keeping...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a show veteran and seasoned meteorologist known for cutting through the noise to clearly communicate impacts in a high-stakes environment. He has experience in digital media and corporate forecasting. His insights have earned praise from CEOs, traders and major media outlets like The New York Times and BBC. Matt Lanza, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an award winning journalist and author who runs the New England Historical Society.  She's been sharing of New England's past since 2013.  With a background in reporting, she brings history to life through the lenses of food, travel, scandal, immigration, and weather.  She joins us to discuss their new book, "New England Weather: Historic Storms, Twisters, Floods, Droughts, Nor'easters, Hurricanes and Heat Waves." The Landrigans explore how New England's wild weather has influenced history and shaped communities—from killer hurricanes to brutal snowstorms to legendary heat waves.  Leslie Landrigan, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Professor of Geology from the University of Alabama, where he specializes in synoptic climatology, which focuses on the intersection of weather, risk, perception and public response.  His research focuses on how people interpret severe weather messaging; especially tornadoes and hurricanes.  He's also a key contributor to projects on warning communication.    Dr. Jason Senkbeil, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Tonight's First Guest Panelist is a WeatherBrains regular and is the Science and Operations Officer at the NWS office in Birmingham.  Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you!

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Tonight's episode is a homegrown show discussing a wide range of topics.  Notably, the panel discusses resume-building and interview skills in a changing world, the controversial topic of non-NWS issued watches and warnings, and so much more.  As always, our show is all about YOU.  Thanks for listening!

Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is author and researcher Kati Wylie Ray. Tonight we learn about and discuss the devastating F4 tornado that struck Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 9th, 1927. She's been on the Board of the Poplar Bluff Museum since 2001, and has been involved with the Butler County Historical Society since 1999. She started researching the people who died in this tornado in 2017 and has written a book about the event. Kati, welcome to the show!

Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives. Welcome back...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain has a 25-year history in aviation. He is an experienced skydiver with over 700 jumps, a fixed-wing pilot with a seaplane rating, and a commercial hot air balloon pilot. His company, Champagne Sunrise, operates out of Meridian, Mississippi, and has safely taken hundreds of passengers on unforgettable balloon rides over the years. Beyond commercial operations, he uses Champagne Sunrise for community outreach, including delivering letters to the North Pole for Santa with local schools and donating tethered balloon rides to the local children's museum. During the week, he serves as the General Manager of Peavey Electronics, one...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an Associate Professor at Villanova University, specializing in severe weather risks, societal impacts and hazard mitigation. His research focuses on tornado and lightning exposure at large outdoor gatherings. In addition, it focuses on urbanization effects on disasters and improving public safety strategies. Dr. Stephen Strader, welcome back to WeatherBrains.

Brandon Skalniak is a senior emergency management major at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. He is passionate about all things weather, having gained an interest in the field when he stumbled upon the Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers in second grade. Brandon loves weather history, and...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and Weather Communications Coach whose mission is to keep communities safe and help people live better lives through effective, viewer-focused weather communication. A four-time Emmy winner, Tim brings decades of major-market experience and was among the first in the nation to incorporate augmented reality into daily forecasts. Tim Heller, welcome back to WeatherBrains!

Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives. Welcome back, Bruce!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a prolific author and Southern preparedness expert who has written over 75 novels that blend gripping survival scenarios with real world lessons drawn from his professional training in emergency management. His work spans everything from tornadoes and hurricanes to grid-down solar flare events. His storytelling offers a uniquely grounded, Southern approach to self-reliance and resilience. Ron Foster, welcome!

Tonight's Guest Panelist is Jared Rennie, research meteorologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information in North Carolina. He's an AMS-certified consulting meteorologist who is passionate about data, accessibility, climate services and applying new technologies like...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a fast-rising YouTube creator known for her deeply researched and emotionally resonant documentaries on high-end tornadoes. Her channel goes beyond the radar and statistics in order to tell the human stories behind these devastating events. Born and raised in East Tennessee, she combines strong narrative skills with a unique interest in global severe weather, particularly in undeserved regions like India and China. Her work bridges science communication and empathy in a way that resonates with a new generation of weather enthusiasts. Carly Anna, welcome to the show!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is one of the most respected voices in the field of broadcast meteorology. He celebrated his 45th anniversary with WGN-TV in August 2023, and officially retired from WGN-TV at the end of February 2024.  Tom Skilling, it's great to see you tonight!  

Meteorologist and Former Director of NWS (2013-2022) Louis Uccellini also joins us tonight as a Guest Panelist. He was also director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction and served as the Permanent Representative of the United States for the World Meteorological Organization.  Thanks for joining us tonight, Louis!   

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Tonight's WeatherBrains is a celebration.  Nineteen years and 1000 shows! We are looking back on our journey and celebrating all of these years together, and we wouldn't be a podcast without our most important asset - our listeners!  Tune in for this is a one-of-a-kind episode.  We are also excited to announce our new permanent Panelist, meteorologist John Gordon!  Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist at Bluewater Forecasting in Montgomery, Alabama. He's got almost five decades of experience in the field, and formerly served as the Chief Meteorologist at WSFA-TV in Montgomery for 34 years, before transitioning to radio. Rich Thomas, welcome to WeatherBrains! Brooks Garner of FOX 35 TV in Orlando also stops by to discuss the tornado that made a direct hit on their studios on March 10th, where he covered the tornado live on air and warned his viewers, and in this case, his co-workers! Brooks, thanks for hanging out with us. Also, Bruce Jones joins...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a retired meteorologist with thirty-five years of experience at the NWS.  That includes twenty-six years as a SOO, and he's been a leader with forecaster training, mesoscale analysis and radar interpretation, which helps NWS offices improve proving warning decision-making and lead times for severe weather hazards.  Pete Wolf, welcome to WeatherBrains!  

Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a retired Lead Forecaster for the Storm Prediction Center with nearly four decades of Federal service, specializing in severe convective storms and tornado forecasting.  He's a passionate storm chaser, researcher, and an advocate for weather safety.  He co-founded the Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology and remains an influencial voice in meteorology.  Roger Edwards, it is great to see you!

Also, Bruce Jones joins us to discuss the importance of NOAA Weather Radio and its integration in order to save lives.  Welcome back, Bruce!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a seasoned broadcast meteorologist and weather anchor at KGW-TV in Portland, Oregon. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for weather to his viewers daily. His forecasting career has spanned nearly 30 years, taking him from the hurricanes of south Texas to the lake effect snows of Michigan, the tornadoes of the Ohio valley and yes, the hard to predict weather of the Pacific Northwest. Rod grew up in Missouri and graduated from Mizzou. He later earned his certificate of broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State. Soon after, Rod earned the seal of approval from...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is an Atmospheric Scientist and a Research Meteorologist and Managing Director of the FARM (Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets).  With a passion for fieldwork, she's collected data from over 100 tornadoes and 9 hurricanes.  Karen Kosiba, thanks for joining us.

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Angela Mason, author of Death Rides The Sky, The Story Of The 1925 Tri-State Tornado, is our guest this week! Next month is the 100th anniversary of the deadly tornado that killed almost 700 people.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a storm chaser, and is the driver and equipment technician for storm chaser Brett Adair.  He has over twelve years of experience, and he's chased 22 tornadoes and 9 hurricanes across 39 states.  He's a Pell City, AL native.  Heath Lollar, welcome to the show!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a WeatherBrains veteran and the founder of Girls Who Chase, a movement empowering women in storm chasing.  A self taught chaser and forecaster, she has been chasing since 2018.  Jen Walton, thanks for joining us!

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It's a somber episode tonight as we look back on the life and legacy of a legend in the field of meteorology, Dr. Chuck Doswell. We look back at Dr. Doswell's career and his impact on the science today.  Our Guest WeatherBrain is a Senior Scientist in the Forecast Research and Development Division  at the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) and a prior veteran of the show.  Dr Harold Brooks, welcome to the show.

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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the great grand-niece of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, the Vermont farmer who first photographed snowflakes.  Sue Richardson, welcome to the show!

Wilson Bentley was born on February 9, 1865 in the town of Jericho, Vermont. A farmer by trade, he attracted worldwide attention with his pioneering work in the area of photomicrography. Most notable in his life long work with rain, dew and frost, was his extensive work with snowflakes. On January 15, 1885 he became the first person to photograph a single snow crystal. He would go on to photograph well over 5000 snow crystals (never finding t...

Our First Guest WeatherBrain of Year 2025 is a Geologist with a passion for studying extreme weather-related surface impacts. His research primarily focuses on the geological aftermath of high-impact weather events. He's known for his field work and engaging video content. His unique perspective bridges the field of meteorology and geology. Phillip Prince, thanks for dropping by to chat.

Tonight's Second Guest WeatherBrain is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, a position she has held since 2019. The WCM is the NWS's liaison with external customers and oversees outreach and preparedness...

Tonight is the annual tradition of the year-ender with recently-retired and former SPC meteorologist Greg Carbin.  He was the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Storm Prediction Center (SPC) in Norman, Oklahoma. Since 1996, Greg has performed as a severe weather, fire weather, mesoscale, and lead forecaster at the SPC. Prior to starting his career with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1993, Greg worked in the private sector in New York and Vermont. He earned a B.S. degree in Meteorology from Lyndon State College in 1985 and has completed some graduate c...

Seasoned WeatherBrains veteran Mark Sudduth AKA "The Hurricane Hunter" joins us again to look back on 2024's notable weather events. He is known for his work in tracking and documenting hurricanes. Sudduth has gained recognition for his storm chasing videos and his contributions to weather-related education and research, often sharing his findings and experiences through social media and online platforms. It's great to see you again, Mark.

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Tonight is a home-grown show between our regulars.  Sometimes it's nice to sit around the wooden mahogany table and have a chat.  It's a lively discussion as usual, and we are glad you are here to join us for this week's all new episode of WeatherBrains.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Research Associate at NOAA's NSSL.  He was previously an Emergency Manager for almost a decade.  He's also previously worked for Kansas State University and even briefly worked in city government.  David Hogg, welcome to the show.

Our second Guest WeatherBrain is the Program Lead for Warn-on-Forecast, a position created in 2020.  Growing up in Oklahoma City sparked his passion for convective storms, and he attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as a student at NSSL where he helped improve algorithms that detect mesocyclones in thunderstorms using radar data. He also participated in seve...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a 3-time veteran of the show. He's a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri, where he holds a Degree in Journalism and Atmospheric Science. He has served the National Weather Service in El Paso, Texas for over three decades. He's passionate about innovation and integrating web tools into weather service operations. He also co-developed the National School Outreach Team. Tim Brice, welcome back!

The second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS in Lubbock, Texas. She has over fourteen years of experience at the NWS and is a graduate...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is responsible for providing weather forecast and weather safety information to the OU Office of Emergency Preparedness before, during and after weather threats of all types on the OU Campus. He also provides support to the OU Executive Policy Group in severe and winter weather situations in order to facilitate campus protection and closure decisions. He develops and leads high-impact weather safety training on the OU campus for its over 30,000 students, faculty and staff, and for the over 40,000 pre-collegiate students that call OU home during summer sports and academic camps.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Meteorologist In Charge at the NWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He's an Illinois native.  Steve Piltz, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an engineering professor at Oklahoma State University.  Dr. Jamey Jacob, thanks for joining us tonight.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a long-time industry veteran and is currently the MIC at the NWS in Houston, TX where he's worked at that office for the last 10 years.  Jeff Evans, it's great having you with us tonight.

Tonight's Guest Panelist has been an operational meteorologist for over 30 years and currently is the MIC at the NWS Louisville.  He received a BS in Meteorology from St. Louis University in 1986 and a Masters in Teaching in Geoscience from Mississippi State in 2002.  John Gordon, thanks for joining us!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the News Director at WBMA-TV (ABC 33/40) in Birmingham, AL.  He's a Macon, GA native and a meteorologist-turned-journalist.  He has a Degree in Atmospheric Science from UNC-Asheville.   After being an on-air broadcast meteorologist for 17 years, he spent two years working in radio at The Weather Channel.  Jeff Cox, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the News Director at KCBD-TV in Lubbock, Texas.  He studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Tech with a Minor in Atmospheric Science.  He then earned a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.  Matt Earnst, welcome to the sho...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist recognized for his years at AccuWeather.  He became well-known for his expertise in winter storms and severe weather forecasting as well as his engaging approach to delivering weather insights. His career has spanned over thirty years and has contributed to significant advancements in meteorological technology. He's built a loyal following among weather enthusiasts. Henry Margusity, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a Climatologist at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), specializing in climate data, analysis, severe weather research, and improving access to historical weather data sets.  Jared Rennie, welcome back to the show!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is no stranger to the show.  He is a certified consulting meteorologist and a certified Broadcast Meteorologist with a strong focus on weather history.  He's a weather historian and author known for his book "Too Near For Dreams:  The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster".  He also writes "Retrospect", a regular feature for WeatherWise Magazine, which highlights notable weather events and their impacts in history.  Sean Potter, it's great to see you again and thanks for coming by and chatting with us on this week's episode.

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Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a veteran meteorologist and storm specialist with Fox Weather.  He joined FOX Weather earlier in 2024 after 32+years at The Weather Channel.  He became well known for his extensive live coverage of major weather events.  He's reported on over 25,000 live events.  He holds a Master's Degree in Meteorology from Penn State.  Mike Seidel, welcome to WeatherBrains!

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is a 21 year old meteorologist and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, a popular online weather page.   He majors in environmental science with a concentration in Meteorology and Natural Disasters.  He's become a reliabl...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a weather enthusiast and storm chaser.  Mitch West, it's great to have you on the show for tonight's episode.

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain needs no introduction.  Show veteran, weather enthusiast and famous hurricane chaser Mark Sudduth also joins us on this episode.

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrains are a suggestion of friend of the podcast Jay Farlow.

Sam Lashley is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, with 31 years of experience across multiple offices. He is a member of the Central Region Quick Response Team for EF3+ tornado events and has worked on radar, damage surveys, and storm chasing for major tornadoes, including the Van Wert EF4 (2002), Henryville EF4 (2012), and recent EF3 tornadoes in central Indiana.

Mike Ryan is a Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, where he has served since 2009 after...

This episode of WeatherBrains comes to you live from the NWA Annual Meeting in Irving, Texas.

Former Panelist Aubrey Urbanowicz drops in to chat; it's great to see you again Aubrey!

Kevin Deitsch is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist of NWS St. Louis and drops by to visit with the panelists.

Ken Graham, Director of the NWS, also speaks to panel tonight.  Good to see you Ken!

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This episode of WeatherBrains features a Guest WeatherBrain who is a seasoned meteorologist who works in Kansas City, MO as Chief Meteorologist at KCTV. He's previously worked in Miami Florida and Lincoln Nebraska covering extreme weather. He holds a Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology and was recommended by friend of the show Jeremy Bower. Luke Dorris, welcome to the show!

Fan and listener of the show and weather enthusiast Emily Conklin Foster also drops by tonight to chat with the panelists. She's an Architectural Historian and Historic Preservation Planner. Emily, thanks for dropping by!

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This episode of WeatherBrains features a world-famous hurricane chaser known as iCyclone.  Josh Morgerman is the world's top hurricane chaser.  To date, he's penetrated the inner cores of 74 hurricanes and typhoons on the ground... a world record.  When he's not prowling the globe for cyclones, appearing on TV, promoting products, or spreading the gospel of hurricane preparedness, he lives a quiet life in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi - one block from the Gulf of Mexico, in his specially designed and fortified "Hurricane House".  Josh, it's great to you have on the show with us tonight!  

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This episode of WeatherBrains features multiple special guests for Show 971.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a suggestion of Friend of the Podcast Ryan Stinnett. This WeatherBrain has a rich background in meteorology, including a very profound childhood experience with 1992's Hurricane Andrew in South Florida. She earned her Bachelor's Degree with a from the University of Miami. She currently resides in Missouri at KQ2-TV in St. Joseph, Missouri. She has previously worked at The Weather Channel and is an active member of the AMS and NWA. Vanessa Alonso, it's an honor to have you on with us...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a highly respected figure in the world of meteorology. He's known for his extensive experience and expertise in forecasting, broadcasting, and educating the public about weather. He has multiple degrees in meteorology, including a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as a Master's Degree from Florida State University. Over the years, he's been a trusted voice in weather reporting especially along the Gulf Coast. He's won multiple regional Emmys for his work and is an active member of the AMS and NWA. Alan Sealls, it's great to have you back on the show!

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain shares a name with our fearless leader.  He's a Senior Scientist for the Space Weather Center at NOAA, bringing decades of experience from NASA to NOAA's Office of Space Weather Observations.  We dive into the world of space weather on tonight's episode.  Dr. James Spann, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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It's a Homegrown show tonight to kick off the month of August.

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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a Forecast Team/Senior Software Engineer at DTN.  He has a Masters in Meteorology at OU and a PhD in Meteorology from OU.  Dr. Sam Lillo, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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This week's episode is all about the long-awaited reboot to the 1996 classic "Twister".  Released in movie theaters late last week, "Twisters" is finally here.

Our First Guest WeatherBrain for this very special episode is the Former Director of the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL).  He's also the Former Deputy Director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory.  Kevin Kellehur, it's good to see you.

The Second Guest WeatherBrain joining us is a meteorologist at NSSL, having been there since 2016.  He earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD at the University of Oklahoma.  Dr. Sean Waugh, thanks for stopping by to...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the Director of the Hydrologic Operations Division with the Harris County Flood Control District and is a Degreed Meteorologist in the Harris County/Houston area.  He implements a regular communication with multiple agencies, elected officials and media partners during episodes of severe weather and activations.  He oversees the operation of the District's flood operations as well as the Flood Warning System and the flood forecasting efforts.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology from Texas A&M.  He's also known for his constant reporting and calm demeanor during 2017's Hurricane Harvey.  Jeff Lindner, welcome to Weath...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a professional storm chaser and field weather reporter for The Weather Channel.  He's known for his extensive use of drones and live-streaming technology to document severe weather events across the country.  He travels over 60,000 miles a year to provide impactful weather coverage and to support local communities and people with his expertise.  Charles Peek, it's great to have you with us on tonight's episode.

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Tonight's First Guest WeatherBrain is a NWS meteorologist at Rapid City, SD who turned a childhood fear of thunderstorms into a career focused on public safety, with experience in forecasting and research.  Keith Sherburn, welcome to the show.

Last but certainly not least, our Second Guest WeatherBrain on tonight's episode is a NWS meteorologist focused on protecting lives and property by communicating severe weather risks, serving as the Severe Weather Program Coordinator and Lightning Safety Expert for the NWS.  He holds a BS in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and an MS in Emergency Management from Ja...

Our first attempt with this very special guest a few weeks back didn't go quite as planned, so we are back for Version 2.0 with tonight's Guest WeatherBrain.

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion.  He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist.  He's currently a meteorologist in Norman, OK doing data analysis and understanding parameters with significant/weak tornadoes and large/small hail.  Dr. Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Pan...

Our First Guest WeatherBrain is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Unified Forecast System.  Good to see you on the show, Allison Gregory!

Also dropping by as Guest Panelist is the Service Coordinator/WCM equivalent for the Space Weather Prediction Center.  Shawn Dahl, thanks for chatting with us.

The incoming Chair of the AMS Early Career Leadership Academy also makes an appearance as Guest Panelist.  Alex Morrison, thanks for dropping by to chat.

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Our First Guest WeatherBrain is a forecaster at the National Weather Service in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She's also a GIS expert and is involved in several local regional and national GIS projects.  She has a Masters and Bachelors Degree in Meteorology from Mississippi State University.  Megan Williams, it's great to see you.

Our Second Guest WeatherBrain is the WCM/Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge.  She also does community outreach, quality control, product improvement, and is largely the face of the forecast office.  She holds a Bachelor's in Meteorology and a Mas...

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a Graduate of Valparaiso University and recently wrote a paper concerning Deviant Tornado Motion.  He earned his PhD at Central Michigan University and he's a renowned Storm Chaser, Hodographer and Severe Storms Research Scientist.  Cameron Nixon, it's great to have you join the Panel for tonight's episode!

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Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is a 14-year-old weather enthusiast from St. Louis, Missouri.  He's recently been interviewed on The Weather Channel, Fox News Weather, and other podcasts as well as going viral on X/formerly known as twitter.  He focuses on severe weather forecasts and covering severe weather all over America.  Most recently, he covered the severe weather outbreak last weekend in Texas and Oklahoma.  Beckett Moore, it's an honor to have you on tonight's episode and welcome to the show!

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Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain grew up dreaming of being a meteorologist and has had a passion for weather ever since he was a kid. He was born in Columbus Ohio where he went to high school and has lived there ever since. For college, he first went to Valparaiso for 1 year where he played baseball and took meteorology classes. Then, he transferred to Ohio State, for his final 3 years of college, where he got his undergraduate in Atmospheric Sciences and a minor in Computer science (coding). Since graduating from college, he has worked as a technology consultant for 7 years and...

Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an old friend of the show. He recently joined Spire, a weather forecasting company that utilizes advanced satellite technology and data analytics to produce highly accurate and timely weather forecasts. He appeared on show No. 303 in November 2011 and show 751 a few years later in 2020. He's a seasoned meteorologist with extensive experience in weather technology data analysis. He co-founded Weather Decision Technologies before it was acquired by DTN. Michael Eilts, welcome to back to WeatherBrains.

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Tonight's Guest Panelist is a show regular. He's the SOO at the Birmingham NWS office. Kevin Laws, it's always good to see you on the show.

Our first Guest WeatherBrain tonight is an Emergency Management Officer with the Jefferson County Alabama Emergency Management Agency. Melissa Sizemore, thanks for joining us on this week's episode.

Guest WeatherBrain No. 2. is a former EMA officer with Calhoun County Alabama. He's now a full-time Professor at Idaho State University with the Homeland Security Program. He will soon be joining the faculty at Jacksonville State University with their well-known and...

Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Meteorologist-in-Charge of the NWS office in Pueblo, CO. He got interested in weather as a youngster in elementary school and never got rid of the "bug". He attended FSU's Meteorology program and following graduation had employment stops as a freshman meteorologist in Wilmington, Ohio and Pittsburg, PA. He also worked with the Administrator of NOAA in Washington, DC for two years. He's a veteran of the show and and at the time was the Pacific Regional WCM in Honolulu. It's great to have him back. Charlie Woodrum, welcome!

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Tonight's Guest Panelist needs no introduction. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2016. Johnny Parker, welcome to WeatherBrains.

Our Guest WeatherBrains tonight consist of the team from the Tennessee Valley Weather network. They are redefining local weather broadcasting. They have a television-quality production with a state of the art studio stationed in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. It's an innovative approach that brings expert community-based weather reporting directly to viewers in their area.

First joining us is the Managing Meteorologist of Tennessee Valley Weather, and his two-decades plus career is defined by deep...

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a familiar face for those who watch The Weather Channel, as she regularly appeared on the network in the early 2000s.  She's an experienced broadcast meteorologist and a podcaster.  She also has a degree in journalism and worked as a reporter for several years to begin her career.  Her first job was as a reporter for WEAR-TV in Pensacola before moving to KIII-TV in Corpus, Christi Texas.  She then moved to Brunswick, Georgia to work in TV there, and then took a job in Bangor, Maine in TV news.  It was in Maine where she reall...

Tonight's episode is a home grown show with the regulars where we will be discussing  a hodgepodge of topics in the weather world and beyond.  We do these from time to time... thanks for tuning in for an all new WeatherBrains.

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Tonight on WeatherBrains we tell the story of a generational tornado outbreak that happened 50 years ago. We look back at the Super Outbreak of April 3rd, 1974.

Our first Guest WeatherBrains for tonight's episode has a great deal of experience in public service, having worked in libraries for twenty years. Her current position is Executive Director for the Greene County Historical Society in Xenia, Ohio, a position she's held since January of 2008. She served as a society board member for three years and she stepped into the position when the former Director retired from the position. Catherine Wilson...

Tonight on WeatherBrains is the topic of a significant anniversary in the meteorological field. Tonight's show focuses on the Super Outbreak of 1974. Fifty years on, its impact is still being felt. The warning process, victim impacts and how the event itself changed the weather community forever from a professional standpoint will all be discussed.

Our first Guest WeatherBrain is a previous alumni of the show, most recently in 2020. He received his Bachelor of Science in meteorology at Penn State University. He received his Master's and PhD at the University of Chicago, where he studied tornadoes and severe...

Tonight on WeatherBrains is a skilled meteorologist currently working at The Weather Channel and has been there since 2022. Previously she worked for Telemundo Oklahoma and Telemundo Utah. She was born in Havana, Cuba and graduated with a degree in meteorology from the University of Havana. Lorena Lim, welcome to WeatherBrains!

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Tonight on WeatherBrains is a very special guest.  He's a leading expert in severe weather research at the NSSL.  He's known for his work on tornadoes and severe weather climatology.  He brings a wealth of knowledge to the science and it's an honor to have you with us tonight.  Harold Brooks, welcome!  It's also Harold's birthday - Happy Birthday Harold!

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Tonight on WeatherBrains we are thrilled to welcome the dynamic duo of severe weather coverage from Channel 9 in Oklahoma City. Together they have captivated audiences with their commitment to keeping their communities safe and informed. They are both beloved figures in the State of Oklahoma and across the nation.

Our First WeatherBrain has been at the forefront of chasing and reporting on severe weather and other extreme weather in Oklahoma. He's an Oklahoma native and grew up in Edmond. He earned his education at OU and got an internship opportunity at the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City...

We're honored to be joined this week by Thomas Grazulis and his wife Doris! Tom is one of the world's most knowledgeable experts on tornado climatology. He recently published the long-awaited update to Significant Tornadoes.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is a former registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in nursing practice and education. He's also been a published author for over 3 decades and has managed the production and publication of numerous healthcare textbooks. He's now written an incredible book published in 2023 entitled "Donora Death Fog: Clean Air and the Tragedy of a Pennsylvania Mill Town", which discusses one of the most fascinating events in weather history from the historic Donora smog event of 1948. Andy McPhee, it's an honor to have you with us.

Bruce Jones of Midland Weather Radio also is back...