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Doppler on Wheels: Capturing the Worst Tornado Winds Aug 13, 2024

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On May 21, 2024, an EF-4 tornado tore through the town of Greenfield, Iowa. A team of researchers deployed mobile radars and instrument packs near the path to record winds speeds over 300 mph! Jen Walton recounts the terrifying moments of deploying a pod then narrowly escaping the tornado that leveled the town while Karen Kosiba and Josh Wurman share the groundbreaking data the team recorded that day and how it could revolutionize our understanding of these deadly storms.

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Overtopped: Visualizing the Impact of High Tide Flooding Aug 06, 2024

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Coastal flooding is on the rise, even on sunny days. In this episode, we hear from NOAA Oceanographer, Dr. William Sweet and explore the impacts of high tide flooding and what's driving the trends. We'll also talk to Charleston flooding photographer, Jared Bramblett about how he combines his engineering background and artistic eye to document nuisance flooding in his community and raise awareness about sea level rise.

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Behind the Scenes of Twisters: How Meteorologists Turned Actors into Storm Chasers! Jul 30, 2024

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Twisters' premiered July 19th with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the weather community. In this episode, we'll explore the film's scientific accuracy with Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, OK. He'll give us an insider's look at what it took to transform actors into believable storm chasers.. Plus, we discuss how it addresses the often-overlooked psychological impact of surviving tornadoes.

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Weather Wars: NOAA, Project 2025 & the Future of Forecasting Jul 23, 2024

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A recent policy proposal has sent shockwaves through the meteorological community by calling for the dismantling of NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We'll decode the controversial Project 2025 document with a political scientist, and then get the insider's perspective from Dr. Neil Jacobs, former NOAA administrator. Dr. Jacobs will discuss the origin of the organization, it's important functions, and why he thinks NOAA is too solid for politics to shake.

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Weathering Injustice: From the Frontlines of Climate Change Jul 16, 2024

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Climate change is here, but its impacts aren't equal. In this episode, we'll explore climate change inequity with environmental activist Heather McTeer Toney. We'll examine how underserved communities, especially people of color, are disproportionately affected by climate disasters. We'll discuss why this disparity exists and crucial solutions to create a more equitable climate future.

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The Weather at Gettysburg: Using New Tools to Better Understand History Jul 02, 2024

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July 1863 - The fate of a nation hung in the balance, Union and Confederate soldiers faced not only each other, but an unseen enemy that drained their strength with every passing hour - heat and humidity. Dr. Jon Nese is analyzing historical weather data and calculating the wet bulb globe temperature to get a better understanding of what those soldiers felt during that three day battle. We'll explore why revisiting historical climate data matters and how it can reshape our understanding of past events.

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Into the Eye of Ian: How One Wild Hurricane Hunter Flight Prompted Turbulence Research Jun 25, 2024

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Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood recorded extreme turbulence on his cellphone during a 10-minute passage through Hurricane Ian's eyewall in 2022. Today, we'll hear Nick's firsthand account of this wild ride and how it compared to his other missions. Dr. Josh Wadler, who was also on board, will share insights from his newly published research that quantifies the intensity of turbulence encountered during hurricane reconnaissance flights.

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Surviving Moore: A Young Girl's Journey from Tornado Survivor to Meteorology Student Jun 18, 2024

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Aria Vargyas was just 8 years old when she was pulled out of the wreckage of the 2013 EF5 tornado that destroyed her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma and took the lives of her two young sisters. 11 years later she is finishing her freshman year at Texas A&M as a meteorology student. She speaks to Emily about that heartbreaking day and why she is now choosing to chase the storms that once terrified her.

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Reliving Twister: Actress Wendle Josepher Shares Stories from the 1996 Hit Movie Jun 11, 2024

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Nearly three decades after the 1996 blockbuster Twister captivated audiences with its thrilling depiction of storm chasing, actress Wendle Josepher dishes on landing her role, the behind-the-scenes experiences on set, and the dedicated fandom that emerged, all building anticipation for the upcoming sequel's release in July.

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25,000 Live Shots: The Legendary Career of Mike Seidel Jun 04, 2024

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After 32 years and 25,000 live shots, Mike Seidel's time at The Weather Channel has come to an end and he is sitting down with Emily to dish the dirt on his experience. He will share his unforgettable encounters with extreme weather, the moments that went viral, and a career dedicated to helping communities prepare for nature's unpredictable power.

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