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Recapping Hurricane Idalia Sep 06, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Rick Knabb

Introduction: As we approach the midpoint of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, we just experienced the landfall of Hurricane Idalia: a major hurricane. With much of the season still ahead of us, we're joined today by The Weather Channel hurricane expert, Dr. Rick Knabb, to discuss the storm and what to expect going forward into the rest of the season.

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Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World Aug 30, 2023

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Guest: John Valliant

While this year’s wildfire season in the United States hasn’t really picked up steam, the wildfires in Canada have taken over the headlines. Not just because of the extent of the fires, but because of the smoke they are emitting that is wafting into the U.S. and causing some of the worst air quality seen in years. This has been forcing Americans to pay attention to what is happening north of the border and ask questions about these fires, in the past, present and future tense. Today, my guest and I are taking a look at Canada's wildfire past with one of the worst in the country’s history at Fort McMurray. Let’s welcome author John Vaillant to Weather Geeks

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New Hurricane Analysis & Forecast System Aug 23, 2023

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Guest: Dr. Sundararaman Gopalakrishnan

With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, a new hurricane forecast model is ready to improve forecast accuracy as well as increase our understanding of tropical cyclones. Joining me today is Dr. Sundararaman “Gopal” Gopalakrishnan, senior meteorologist and leader of the modeling team that is behind NOAA’s newest hurricane forecast model. The Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System, or HAFS, integrates the best of existing hurricane forecast models while adding in key advancements in research. The result is a more accurate forecast that helps scientists as well as the public.

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Mental Health at the NWS Aug 16, 2023

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Guest: Lieutenant Commander Valerie Gardner, Chief of Behavior Health and Wellness at the National Weather Service

Forecasting for natural disasters brings one level of stress, and the aftermath can raise it to a whole new level of challenges. There is a lot of attention on the well-being of the people affected by these natural disasters…but what about those making the forecasts? Lieutenant Commander Valerie Gardner has extensive experience in this field and now she is extending her expertise with meteorologists at the National Weather Service. Lieutenant Commander, we welcome you today to the Weather Geeks podcast!

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A Conversation with Margaret Orr Aug 09, 2023

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Guest: WDSU New Orleans' Chief Meteorologist Margaret Orr

For over 40 years, viewers in New Orleans have tuned in and watched Margaret Orr deliver their forecast on their local news, eventually becoming her station’s chief meteorologist in 2009. Throughout her career, she’s covered numerous landmark weather events in southeast Louisiana and earned her viewers trust as not only a meteorologist but also with her efforts to give back to the community she calls home. Here to discuss her career, her passions, and the uniqueness that is the city of New Orleans, we’re joined with Margaret herself today!

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Trailblazing at the SPC Aug 02, 2023

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Guest: Liz Leitman

Introduction: You are probably familiar with severe thunderstorm and tornado watches. The storm prediction center and its predecessors have been issuing them since the 1950’s to alert people that thunderstorms may develop and bring damaging winds, hail or tornadoes. About a hundred of these are issued every year. Believe it or not, the first convective watch issued by a woman was *this* year: 2023. The author of that severe thunderstorm watch was Liz Leitman - and she is here today on Weather Geeks!

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It's Time to Get FORTIFIED Jul 26, 2023

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Guests: Fred Malik, IBHS

Introduction: After severe weather barrels through a town and destroys everything in its wake, there are stories of survival and perseverance. But then, these communities are tasked to rebuild. But are they rebuilding correctly? Are the new homes being built going to keep the owners more safe than they were before, or do they have to experience the terror of severe weather over and over again? There has to be a better way! Well a company called IBHS is working towards that goal! They are working towards a new FORTIFIED standard that is changing the way we build, and we have Fred Malik here to talk about it…

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Kansas' Deadliest Tornado Jul 19, 2023

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Guests: Jim Minick

Introduction: Tornadoes are one of the most violent weather phenomena on our planet, the strongest of which have been rated an EF5, or an F5 before 2007 when the Enhanced Fujita scale was put into practice. These incredibly violent tornadoes are uncommon, with the last one occurring 10 years ago in 2013. Today, we’re going to go back even further, and take a look at the deadliest twister in Kansas history; an F5 that struck the city of Udall, killing 82 people. Joining us today is Jim Minick, author of Without Warning: The Tornado of Udall, Kanas, to discuss this deadly moment in weather history.

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Seeing the Weather in Virtual Reality Jul 12, 2023

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Guests: Jase Bernhardt, Ph.D.

Introduction: They say you have to see it to believe it, and that phrase has been tested time and time again in social sciences, especially in the meteorology field. Can you believe that there is a tornado outside during a tornado warning if you can’t see it if you look down the street? How would you know how to react to certain natural disasters without being able to see them with your own eyes? Would you know how to act or react in order to save your life when caught in a rapidly evolving situation, like a rip current or flash flood? Well our guest on this episode has been conducting research using the next best thing: virtual reality. Let’s chat with Jase Bernhardt today on Weather Geeks…

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Rip Currents & Ocean Safety Jul 05, 2023

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Guests: Bruckner Chase

Introduction: As we head into the swimming season, many of us are going to be flocking to the beach for a bit of surf, sand and fun! In addition to the fun memories that you’ll be making, there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to keeping yourself safe when heading into the ocean and today we’re going to dive into the topic of rip currents. NOAA has launched a new initiative called ‘Wave Safe’ aimed at reshaping the conversation around rip currents and ocean safety. Joining us today is Bruckner Chase, an ocean safety expert and host of this new program.

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