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RECORDED MARCH 28, 2024 Originally released MAY 29, 2024Guest: Dr. Paul Markowski, Penn StateWe are in the throes of the springtime severe season and even as we transition to summer, the potential for supercells and tornadoes doesn’t slow down. In fact, the severe risk moves more from the Central Plains and into the Eastern states…and that’s where we find today’s guest! Dr. Paul Markowski is the Head of the Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Department at Penn State and an expert in tornado research. You will be surprised with how many papers he’s written on aspects of tornadoes you’ve probably never even heard of! We’ve also got Dr. Greg Postel on the show today so we can have an all-encompassing tornado geek out!Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic01:26 How Dr. Paul Markowski Became Interested in Weather05:51 Dr. Markowski's Journey in Meteorology06:19 Dr. Markowski's Career at Penn State07:10 Dr. Markowski's Research and Field Work09:22 The Experience of Storm Chasing18:19 Transition to New Research and Theories29:02 Previous Understanding of Tornado Formation29:31 Dr. Markowski's Perspective on Tornado Research30:03 Statistically Identical Environments31:21 Sensitivity of Storm Behavior32:19 Discovering New Paradigms33:21 Role of Turbulent Eddies34:17 Impact of Cold Air35:16 Laminar Environments vs. Turbulent Environments37:18 Theoretical Outcome vs. Real Atmosphere38:34 Implications for Predictability39:04 AI in Tornado Warnings46:52 The Role of AI in ForecastingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Olympics & Sports Ecology | Re-released
RECORDED JULY 9, 2024 Originally released JULY 31, 2024Guest: Dr. Jessica Murfree, Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel HillThe biggest event in the sporting world is taking place in Paris this summer! The Olympics brings in hundreds of athletes and even more spectators from all across the world from so many different backgrounds and ideologies. How do all of these minds come together not just to compete, but also think about our environment and climate as they do so? We have sports ecologist Dr. Jessica Murfree here on the show today to talk about the unique intersection of sports, our changing climate, and extreme weather events, and how that intersection can make all of us more future-thinking so we can go for the gold!Chapters00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Intersection of Sports, Weather, and Climate09:51 Understanding Sports Ecology: The Study of Relationships Between Sports and the Natural Environment15:49 The Environmental Challenges of the Olympics: Heat and Climate Change21:23 Adapting Sports to Climate Change: Considerations for Spectators and Infrastructure25:47 The Impact of Climate Change on Sports: Spectator Experience and Adaptation36:10 Rethinking Infrastructure and Practices: How Climate Change is Shaping Major Sports LeaguesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Behind the Scenes at NCEI | Re-released
RECORDED MARCH12, 2024 Originally released MAY 15, 2024Guest: Jared Rennie, NCEI Research MeteorologistGathering and analyzing data today to help us prepare for tomorrow. One sentence with a multitude of implications. NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information seeks to provide not just data, but solutions to help the U.S. and those around the world as our climate continues to change. Jared Rennie is a Research Meteorologist with NCEI and works to support the integration of both climate and socioeconomic data. His work encompasses an operational as well as a research aspect with respect to software used in data processing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Twisters: Taming the Tornado | Re-released
RECORDED JULY 30, 2024 Originally released AUGUST 7, 2024Guest: Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWS NormanIf you feel it, chase it! That is the tagline for one of the biggest movies of the summer and probably the biggest weather movie of the decade: Twisters. After the initial geek out took place, we were left with a lot of questions! Did it live up to its predecessor Twister, which inspired meteorologists all across the country to pursue their passion? Will we see a brand new wave of Kates and Tylers in the coming decades? Before we think too far ahead, we’ve got to break down the SCIENCE in the film, and who better to do that with than Rick Smith, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at NWS Norman…Chapters00:00 Introduction to Twisters and Rick Smith09:14 Involvement with the Movie Twisters23:12 Accuracy of Science in Twisters34:02 Weather Modification and Taming Tornadoes36:42 The Future of Twisters and Potential SequelsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Improving Hurricane Risk Perceptions |Re-release
RECORDED MARCH 15, 2024 Originally released JUNE 12, 2024Guest: Dr. Jason Senkbeil, Associate Professor at the University of AlabamaHurricane season is rapidly approaching! Many elements that go into a busy tropical season, like warm SST’s and the ENSO phase, already have forecasters worried that we could have a blockbuster season. I’m sure a lot of us Weather Geeks are prepared for what that could entail, but is the rest of the general public ready? And today we’re not talking about prep kits or boarded up windows, we’re talking about how the public understands the risks that they are under during a landfalling tropical cyclone. Let’s discuss that and many more topics with the University of Alabama’s Dr. Jason Senkbeil…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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