What Is It About The Weather

What Is It About The Weather


Latest Episodes

What Is Your Favorite Summertime Food?
July 14, 2016

So do the seasons impact what weather we eat?  What is your favorite food to eat during the summertime months?  In this episode we discuss some of your favorites, both the surprises and the expected. If you are interested in reading a good summary arti...

Rain Me A Song You’re The Weatherman
July 08, 2016

What is your favorite weather song?  For centuries, composers, lyricists and artists have made weather a recurring theme in the music and songs we listen to.  Whether you like classical, modern, pop, metal, country or even nature music,

Does Weather Impact My Wifi OR Am I Impacting Weather?
June 30, 2016

Long before I worked in the weather enterprise, I was asked questions about the impact of weather on home routers, mobile devices, etc.  However, the real question to ask is how are my modern mobile communication devices impacting weather technology?

That Is A Bad Forecast!
June 24, 2016

Did you just see or hear a weather forecast that promised a specific temperature? How often are those right, not very. Deterministic forecasts, while quick and convenient, do not properly convey the given uncertainty and confidence a forecast has.

The Smell Of Rain
June 17, 2016

What do lightning, perfume and bacteria have in common?  Well it seems they are all connected to the the smell of rain.  However, does rain really smell?  We dive into that topic in the latest episode of You Ask – We Answer.

Broadcast Meteorology – The Future – Morphing For Survival
June 10, 2016

Broadcast meteorologists have been a mainstay of television newscasts for years, but declines in local news audiences as well as surging weather apps and social media outlets are redefining the industry.  While it makes up less than 10% of the weather ...

Thank You and Thank Them!
June 01, 2016

Thank you for all the support thus far.  Whether just listening or embracing the RSVP, it is greatly appreciated! But let’s remember there are lots of folks who protect us when severe weather heads our way.

Is There A Connection Between Earthquakes And Weather
May 27, 2016

So is there such a thing as “Earthquake Weather”?  If not, is there any relationship between the two at all? Here are some links you may want to explore further after watching the episode: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake FAQs Relating...

Weather That Changed History : D-Day
May 20, 2016

Is it really possible that weather had enough impact to change the course of humanity?  In this episode we explore the weather and weather forecasting associated with the D-Day invasion of World War II.  The success of the Normandy campaign is consider...

How Cool Is Evaporation
May 13, 2016

In this episode we answer the question – ‘What Is Evaporative Cooling?’ Did you realize that air cools when water evaporates? Did you know you can use this concept to cool a building? Have you ever experienced evaporative cooling personally?