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Surprise! It's a new episode of WeatherHype! On this special episode of WeatherHype, we are breaking down the messaging and graphics associated with Hurricane Laura and reflect on the impact that Laura made to communities in Texas and Louisiana.Tweets Discussed During the Episode:Modernized Hurricane Laura Graphics: https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179 (https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179)NWS 'Unsurvivable' Tweet #1: https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842 (https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842)NWS 'Unsurvivable' Tweet #2: https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824 (https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824)Don't Use Hurricane Laura Hashtag: https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368 (https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368)Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison and "BenJamin Banger" by Bobby Drake: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Surprise! It's a new episode of WeatherHype! On this special episode of WeatherHype, we are breaking down the messaging and graphics associated with Hurricane Laura and reflect on the impact that Laura made to communities in Texas and Louisiana. Tweets Discussed During the Episode: Modernized Hurricane Laura Graphics: <a href="https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/geostrophic/status/1298392681631154179</a>) NWS 'Unsurvivable' Tweet #1: <a href="https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298639490806947842</a>) NWS 'Unsurvivable' Tweet #2: <a href="https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nws/status/1298665340801613824</a>) Don't Use Hurricane Laura Hashtag: <a href="https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/wx_becks/status/1298644828398522368</a>) Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison and "BenJamin Banger" by Bobby Drake: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 66: Perspectives on Hurricane Laura

We are joined by Robert Prestley (NCAR), who talks about his research analyzing broadcast meteorologists in Houston who were covering Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Using YouTube videos of the broadcasters, he used qualitative research methods to understand individual meteorologists at KHOU-TV and their use of specific words, phrases, and figurative language to talk about the impacts of Hurricane Harvey on Houstonians. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "1400"  and by Yung Kartz: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

We are joined by Robert Prestley (NCAR), who talks about his research analyzing broadcast meteorologists in Houston who were covering Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Using YouTube videos of the broadcasters, he used qualitative research methods to understand individual meteorologists at KHOU-TV and their use of specific words, phrases, and figurative language to talk about the impacts of Hurricane Harvey on Houstonians.   Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "1400"  and by Yung Kartz: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

65: Analyzing Broadcast Meteorology Language During Major Weather Events w/ Robert Prestley

Minh and Castle catch up, and we're talking about.... of course, the coronavirus. Castle thinks he actually had COVID-19, so we walk through what that experience was like. And how does the pandemic play into weather and climate? We talk a bit about that. And Minh downloads TikTok... so that's a thing. Check in and listen to our latest episode of WeatherHype.

Episode 64: Social Distancing with Castle and Minh

Color

It's National Weather Podcast Month, and we are joined by Caroline MacDonald to discuss the use of color in the weather enterprise! We touch on color as a means to communicate weather-related risk, Caroline's thesis project on color consistency, and, finally, discuss the challenges of maintaining color consistency in the weather enterprise that is dominated by marketing and branding constraints. Stick around, because an exciting episode of WeatherHype is coming up next!Make sure to check out the other podcasts that are participating in National Weather Podcast Month: Storm Front Freaks, B-Squared Podcast, Weather Brains, and Caroline Weather GroupModifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "1400"  and by Yung Kartz: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

It's National Weather Podcast Month, and we are joined by Caroline MacDonald to discuss the use of color in the weather enterprise! We touch on color as a means to communicate weather-related risk, Caroline's thesis project on color consistency, and, finally, discuss the challenges of maintaining color consistency in the weather enterprise that is dominated by marketing and branding constraints. Stick around, because an exciting episode of WeatherHype is coming up next! Make sure to check out the other podcasts that are participating in National Weather Podcast Month: Storm Front Freaks, B-Squared Podcast, Weather Brains, and Caroline Weather Group Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "1400"  and by Yung Kartz: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 63: Color Consistency w/ Caroline MacDonald

It's a new season of WeatherHype, and that means it's time for another American Meteorological Society conference! As the weather enterprise gears up for one of the largest conferences in our discipline, we thought it would be fun to talk about some of our previous experiences, provide some tips/tricks for attending the conference, and help first time attendees understand what to expect. On this new episode of season 5, we are breaking down all the hidden knowledge about the AMS Conference and giving listeners a refresher on what they can expect at the American Meteorological Society's 100th Annual Meeting. Stay tuned, because we are keeping it 100, about #AMS100! For more information discussed during this episode, visit http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-62.html (http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-62.html)Check out Becky DePodwin's guide to surviving AMS: https://medium.com/@wx_becks/ams-101-a-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-9ddfebf4c78f (https://medium.com/@wx_becks/ams-101-a-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-9ddfebf4c78f)Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Bobby Drake" by BenJamin Banger: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It's a new season of WeatherHype, and that means it's time for another American Meteorological Society conference! As the weather enterprise gears up for one of the largest conferences in our discipline, we thought it would be fun to talk about some of our previous experiences, provide some tips/tricks for attending the conference, and help first time attendees understand what to expect. On this new episode of season 5, we are breaking down all the hidden knowledge about the AMS Conference and giving listeners a refresher on what they can expect at the American Meteorological Society's 100th Annual Meeting. Stay tuned, because we are keeping it 100, about #AMS100! For more information discussed during this episode, visit <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-62.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-62.html</a> (<a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-62.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-62.html</a>) Check out Becky DePodwin's guide to surviving AMS: <a href="https://medium.com/@wx_becks/ams-101-a-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-9ddfebf4c78f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@wx_becks/ams-101-a-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-9ddfebf4c78f</a> (<a href="https://medium.com/@wx_becks/ams-101-a-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-9ddfebf4c78f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@wx_becks/ams-101-a-guide-to-surviving-and-thriving-at-the-annual-meeting-9ddfebf4c78f</a>) Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Bobby Drake" by BenJamin Banger: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Episode 62: Keeping It 100, About #AMS100

We've talked about weather and social media a number of times on WeatherHype, but we wanted to shift gears just a bit and talk about social media and how the weather enterprise uses it. We've seen social networks change and evolve over time. And so have organizations like the National Weather Service in terms of how they take to platforms like Facebook and Twitter to communicate weather and climate information. Today we're taking a little deeper dive into how the National Weather Service uses Twitter. We're also looking at specific examples of how they present information and discuss best practices and what's effective when it comes to social media messaging to the public.Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ along with Murmur by "Broke for Free."

We've talked about weather and social media a number of times on WeatherHype, but we wanted to shift gears just a bit and talk about social media and how the weather enterprise uses it. We've seen social networks change and evolve over time. And so have organizations like the National Weather Service in terms of how they take to platforms like Facebook and Twitter to communicate weather and climate information. Today we're taking a little deeper dive into how the National Weather Service uses Twitter. We're also looking at specific examples of how they present information and discuss best practices and what's effective when it comes to social media messaging to the public. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> along with Murmur by "Broke for Free."

Episode 61: You Are What You Tweet: How the NWS Communicates Using Twitter

This is a special news report! Castle and Minh have been busy during August and September, but the past week's events involving Hurricane Dorian, President Trump, Alabama, and a Sharpie were worthy of a podcast episode! On this special episode of WeatherHype, we are breaking down the timeline and providing our personal commentary on the events that took place starting September 1st. So stay tuned, because an unfiltered episode of WeatherHype is coming up next!Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

This is a special news report! Castle and Minh have been busy during August and September, but the past week's events involving Hurricane Dorian, President Trump, Alabama, and a Sharpie were worthy of a podcast episode! On this special episode of WeatherHype, we are breaking down the timeline and providing our personal commentary on the events that took place starting September 1st. So stay tuned, because an unfiltered episode of WeatherHype is coming up next! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 60: He Talks With Tweets, Charts, and Sharpies, But He Can't Back It Up

Scott Miles

Joe Trainor

The disaster and natural hazard communities are made up of many moving parts and people that play different roles. Two prominent roles are “the researcher” and “the practitioner.” However, to successfully implement new-found knowledge into practice and to further investigate some of the practical challenges that practitioners face, researchers and practitioners must work together. That’s where Impact360 Alliance can help out.Impact 360 Alliance, which was previously known as the Alliance for Integrative Approaches to Extreme Environmental Events, strives to help researchers and practitioners establish connections, build relationships, and co-create innovative solutions together.On this week’s episode of WeatherHype, we are joined by Dr. Joe Trainor - Director of the Disaster Science and Management Program at the University of Delaware and the Chair of the Impact360 Steering Committee as well as Dr. Scott Miles - the Director of Impact360 Alliance to talk about the importance of building and maintaining researcher and practitioner relationships. You will learn about the up-and-coming organization called Impact360 that strives to build these researcher-practitioner connections. Not only that, but you’ll also pick up some tips to help you collaborate or start one of these mutual partnerships along the way. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or a little of both, this episode will have something for you! So, stick around because WeatherHype is coming up next!Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "You Can Use" by Captive Portal and "Awaken" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

The disaster and natural hazard communities are made up of many moving parts and people that play different roles. Two prominent roles are “the researcher” and “the practitioner.” However, to successfully implement new-found knowledge into practice and to further investigate some of the practical challenges that practitioners face, researchers and practitioners must work together. That’s where Impact360 Alliance can help out. Impact 360 Alliance, which was previously known as the Alliance for Integrative Approaches to Extreme Environmental Events, strives to help researchers and practitioners establish connections, build relationships, and co-create innovative solutions together. On this week’s episode of WeatherHype, we are joined by Dr. Joe Trainor - Director of the Disaster Science and Management Program at the University of Delaware and the Chair of the Impact360 Steering Committee as well as Dr. Scott Miles - the Director of Impact360 Alliance to talk about the importance of building and maintaining researcher and practitioner relationships. You will learn about the up-and-coming organization called Impact360 that strives to build these researcher-practitioner connections. Not only that, but you’ll also pick up some tips to help you collaborate or start one of these mutual partnerships along the way. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or a little of both, this episode will have something for you! So, stick around because WeatherHype is coming up next! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "You Can Use" by Captive Portal and "Awaken" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 59: It Goes Both Ways: Connecting Research and Practice (w/ Drs. Joe Trainor and Scott Miles)

Because a majority of our weather information heavily relies on the use of maps and other geographic information, meteorologists are always asking: can people find themselves on a map? This week’s episode of Weather Hype is inspired by a fireside chat that broadcast meteorologist James Spann had a few of months ago. During this discussion, James asks a great question: Can people simply not understand maps?On this episode of Weather Hype, we dig deeper into this question as we search for alternative perspectives to this perception that people cannot find themselves on a map. We examine James Spann’s fireside chat, take a closer look at some of the studies that he cites, and consider an alternative perspective offered by Kim Klockow-McClain in a recent Washington Post article.That and more on this week’s episode of WeatherHype. A podcast where we talk about weather, climate, and how it affects you. So, stay tuned, because WeatherHype is coming up next!Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Missing"  and "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Because a majority of our weather information heavily relies on the use of maps and other geographic information, meteorologists are always asking: can people find themselves on a map? This week’s episode of Weather Hype is inspired by a fireside chat that broadcast meteorologist James Spann had a few of months ago. During this discussion, James asks a great question: Can people simply not understand maps? On this episode of Weather Hype, we dig deeper into this question as we search for alternative perspectives to this perception that people cannot find themselves on a map. We examine James Spann’s fireside chat, take a closer look at some of the studies that he cites, and consider an alternative perspective offered by Kim Klockow-McClain in a recent Washington Post article. That and more on this week’s episode of WeatherHype. A podcast where we talk about weather, climate, and how it affects you. So, stay tuned, because WeatherHype is coming up next! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Missing"  and "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 58: Can You Find Yourself on a Map?

WeatherHype is a podcast that explores the connections and relatable impacts of weather and climate on our everyday lives. Started by Castle Williams and Minh Phan in 2016, WeatherHype highlights the human dimensions of weather and climate on a platform where people can easily tune in, walk away with new ideas, and get a fresh perspective on the world of weather and its far reaching impacts on society. After three seasons, they are eager to continue delivering unique weather and climate stories, sharing their passion for social science, and having fun along the way by opening up about their personal lives, friendship, and favorite songs and artists.

Becky DePodwin

Dakota Smith

#WxTwitter. It's a fascinating social media community made up of meteorologists, weather enthusiasts and people who just want to talk about all things weather. WxTwitter is a space for collaborative ideas, sharing weather photos and videos and networking. But like any community, there was bound to be disagreements in opinion and clashing of ideas.We had an episode dedicated to WxTwitter a couple years ago exploring this online community. Now we're looking at how this niche social media world has evolved, and some of the benefits and challenges it presents to the social fabric of meteorology, especially with our next generation of meteorologists. We're joined by Becky DePodwin and Dakota Smith, two people who are very active and very familiar with the wonderful world of WxTwitter. In a candid and honest conversation, we'll dive into our own experiences on the digital platform and look at ways we can successfully coexist while bringing out the best in each other.Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Awake"  and "Corporate Software" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

#WxTwitter. It's a fascinating social media community made up of meteorologists, weather enthusiasts and people who just want to talk about all things weather. WxTwitter is a space for collaborative ideas, sharing weather photos and videos and networking. But like any community, there was bound to be disagreements in opinion and clashing of ideas. We had an episode dedicated to WxTwitter a couple years ago exploring this online community. Now we're looking at how this niche social media world has evolved, and some of the benefits and challenges it presents to the social fabric of meteorology, especially with our next generation of meteorologists. We're joined by Becky DePodwin and Dakota Smith, two people who are very active and very familiar with the wonderful world of WxTwitter. In a candid and honest conversation, we'll dive into our own experiences on the digital platform and look at ways we can successfully coexist while bringing out the best in each other. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Awake"  and "Corporate Software" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 57: Be the #WxTwitter You Want to Be (w/ Dakota Smith and Becky DePodwin)

In October of 2018, Super Typhoon Yutu, packing winds of 180 mph, slammed into Saipan, the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands. And in it's wake, complete destruction.We talk with April Lipinski, who works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. And she was in Saipan after the island and other parts of the commonwealth were left reeling from the devastating impacts of the storm.While April and her team were working to help the people of Saipan, there was an interesting rumor that came about... a rumor that there might be animals in need of helpAnd with the help of several agencies and organizations, the gears were put in place to rescue these animals from Saipan.We also talk with Pat Craig, the executive director of the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado where Tasha and Lambert were taken after the storm.On episode 56 of WeatherHype, our second episode for 2019's National Weather Podcast Month, we talk with April and Pat about the recovery process for Saipan immediately after Super Typhoon Yutu. And share the story of Lambert the Lion and Tasha the Tiger, and their amazing journey from the middle of the Pacific to Colorado's Wild Animal Sanctuary, a 10,473 acre sanctuary for more than 500 rescued animals. Special thanks to Becky DePodwin from the podcast Ice Station Housman, for our Weather Ready Nation Spring Weather Safety Message.Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music with the following songs:"Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/"Rain and Thunderstorm at Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner" by Samuel Corwin: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Sun Won't Rise" by Ketsa: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/"Parade" by Nctrmn and "Divider" by Chris Zabriskie https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In October of 2018, Super Typhoon Yutu, packing winds of 180 mph, slammed into Saipan, the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands. And in it's wake, complete destruction. We talk with April Lipinski, who works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. And she was in Saipan after the island and other parts of the commonwealth were left reeling from the devastating impacts of the storm. While April and her team were working to help the people of Saipan, there was an interesting rumor that came about... a rumor that there might be animals in need of help And with the help of several agencies and organizations, the gears were put in place to rescue these animals from Saipan. We also talk with Pat Craig, the executive director of the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado where Tasha and Lambert were taken after the storm. On episode 56 of WeatherHype, our second episode for 2019's National Weather Podcast Month, we talk with April and Pat about the recovery process for Saipan immediately after Super Typhoon Yutu. And share the story of Lambert the Lion and Tasha the Tiger, and their amazing journey from the middle of the Pacific to Colorado's Wild Animal Sanctuary, a 10,473 acre sanctuary for more than 500 rescued animals.   Special thanks to Becky DePodwin from the podcast Ice Station Housman, for our Weather Ready Nation Spring Weather Safety Message. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music with the following songs: "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> "Rain and Thunderstorm at Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner" by Samuel Corwin: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> "Sun Won't Rise" by Ketsa: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/</a> "Parade" by Nctrmn and "Divider" by Chris Zabriskie <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Episode 56: Lions and Tigers and Typhoons, Oh My!

You know, as a meteorologist, did you know you can be right half the time but still have a job. The amount of times we all hear that, am I right? There's no doubt public perception of weather and weather forecasting isn't always great. And with many meteorologists and forecasters in the spotlight, the hate messages can be downright hurtful, and that can take a terrible mental toll on those who work so hard to predict the weather. But, many on-air personalities have had enough, and they're fighting back.That was meteorologist James Spann at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama. He reads mean tweets sent in by listeners. And in this case, his viewers are complaining about his winter weather forecast earlier this year.He's not the only one. Meteorologist Heather Waldman from WGRZ in Buffalo, New York is also defending forecasting, using a more educational approach.More and more meteorology professionals are taking to social media and the airwaves to fight back against haters and trollers. And we examine that on this week's episode of WeatherHype.Audio samples courtesy of WBMA-TV/James Spann &amp; WGRZ-TV/Heather Waldman.Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Massive Attack"  and "Hot Chip" by Podington Bear: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

You know, as a meteorologist, did you know you can be right half the time but still have a job. The amount of times we all hear that, am I right? There's no doubt public perception of weather and weather forecasting isn't always great. And with many meteorologists and forecasters in the spotlight, the hate messages can be downright hurtful, and that can take a terrible mental toll on those who work so hard to predict the weather. But, many on-air personalities have had enough, and they're fighting back. That was meteorologist James Spann at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama. He reads mean tweets sent in by listeners. And in this case, his viewers are complaining about his winter weather forecast earlier this year. He's not the only one. Meteorologist Heather Waldman from WGRZ in Buffalo, New York is also defending forecasting, using a more educational approach. More and more meteorology professionals are taking to social media and the airwaves to fight back against haters and trollers. And we examine that on this week's episode of WeatherHype. Audio samples courtesy of WBMA-TV/James Spann &amp; WGRZ-TV/Heather Waldman. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Massive Attack"  and "Hot Chip" by Podington Bear: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 55: Haters Gonna Hate: Defending Meteorology and Forecasting

Currently, the weather community uses the Saffir-Simpson scale to communicate potential property damage due to hurricane force winds. At its core, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. However, recently the weather community has begun to question whether categorizing hurricanes based solely on their wind speed can effectively communicate the multitude of hazards that often accompany tropical weather.To address this concern, AccuWeather recently announced on January 9th at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting that they will be using a new AccuWeather RealImpact Scale for Hurricanes starting in 2019. Although a much needed step in our community and a topic we have been discussing for years, meteorologists are asking: is it too soon to put this new RealImpact Scale into practice? To answer this question, we will dive deep into the AccuWeather RealImpact Scale, discuss the positives and negatives that accompany such a drastic change to the weather community, and ask some tough questions relating to the social scientific aspects of this new scale.For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-54.html (http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html)Modifications were made for the introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, "Vittoro" by Blue Dot Sessions: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, as well as "Missing" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Currently, the weather community uses the Saffir-Simpson scale to communicate potential property damage due to hurricane force winds. At its core, the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. However, recently the weather community has begun to question whether categorizing hurricanes based solely on their wind speed can effectively communicate the multitude of hazards that often accompany tropical weather. To address this concern, AccuWeather recently announced on January 9th at the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting that they will be using a new AccuWeather RealImpact Scale for Hurricanes starting in 2019. Although a much needed step in our community and a topic we have been discussing for years, meteorologists are asking: is it too soon to put this new RealImpact Scale into practice? To answer this question, we will dive deep into the AccuWeather RealImpact Scale, discuss the positives and negatives that accompany such a drastic change to the weather community, and ask some tough questions relating to the social scientific aspects of this new scale. For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-54.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-54.html</a> (<a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html</a>) Modifications were made for the introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, "Vittoro" by Blue Dot Sessions: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, as well as "Missing" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Episode 54: The Real Impacts of a New Hurricane Scale

It's been a few months since Castle and Minh were able to record an episode of WeatherHype together, so obviously there's going to be a bit of shenanigans in this episode. In addition to everyone's favorite "Song of the Week" segment, we have some cool gift ideas for the weather person in your life, a few organizations that we will be giving to this holiday season, and lots of other weird things...because, well, it's us. Did you not expect it to get a little weird? Castle is giving to: Cool Effect - Combining science, expertise, and transparency, we are creating a community built around one simple vision: give people the power and confidence to band together and reduce the carbon pollution that causes climate change.  Carbon Fund - A whopping 50,000 pounds a year! That’s the average American's total carbon footprint which includes the emissions from your home, car, air travel and everything you use. We are all responsible for climate change and we all must be part of the solution. American Red Cross - We respond to an emergency every 8 minutes. No one else does this: not the government, not other charities. From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most. Minh is giving to: Maxfund - MaxFund is a true no kill animal shelter and adoption center that challenges the traditional methods of animal sheltering by leading the no kill movement in Colorado. We strive to give animals, including the injured, abandoned, and abused, a "second chance at life. Colorado Uplift - Colorado UpLift employs full-time staff who are committed to the students they serve. As teacher/mentors and life coaches, they develop long-term relationships as early as elementary school. This bond continues through middle and high school, providing the relational support missing from students’ lives. Colorado UpLift uses a relational approach that produces superior results. Modifications were made for the introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, and "A Christmas Adventure" by TRG Banks: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

It's been a few months since Castle and Minh were able to record an episode of WeatherHype together, so obviously there's going to be a bit of shenanigans in this episode. In addition to everyone's favorite "Song of the Week" segment, we have some cool gift ideas for the weather person in your life, a few organizations that we will be giving to this holiday season, and lots of other weird things...because, well, it's us. Did you not expect it to get a little weird? Castle is giving to: Cool Effect - Combining science, expertise, and transparency, we are creating a community built around one simple vision: give people the power and confidence to band together and reduce the carbon pollution that causes climate change.   Carbon Fund - A whopping 50,000 pounds a year! That’s the average American's total carbon footprint which includes the emissions from your home, car, air travel and everything you use. We are all responsible for climate change and we all must be part of the solution. American Red Cross - We respond to an emergency every 8 minutes. No one else does this: not the government, not other charities. From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most. Minh is giving to: Maxfund - MaxFund is a true no kill animal shelter and adoption center that challenges the traditional methods of animal sheltering by leading the no kill movement in Colorado. We strive to give animals, including the injured, abandoned, and abused, a "second chance at life. Colorado Uplift - Colorado UpLift employs full-time staff who are committed to the students they serve. As teacher/mentors and life coaches, they develop long-term relationships as early as elementary school. This bond continues through middle and high school, providing the relational support missing from students’ lives. Colorado UpLift uses a relational approach that produces superior results. Modifications were made for the introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, and "A Christmas Adventure" by TRG Banks: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/</a>

Episode 53: WeatherHype Holiday Spectacular (2018)

On this week’s episode of WeatherHype, we continue the conversation with Katie Wedemeyer-Stombel and discuss balancing professional and personal relationships in graduate school. Katie gives us her personal insights on the topic, as well as provides us with tips and strategies for overcoming some of these challenges in all walks of professional life. Stay tuned, Part 2 of Katie's interview is coming up next!For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-51.html (http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html)Modifications were made for the introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, "Dirty Wallpaper" by Blue Dot Sessions: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, as well as "Leave The TV On" by Blue Dot Sessions: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this week’s episode of WeatherHype, we continue the conversation with Katie Wedemeyer-Stombel and discuss balancing professional and personal relationships in graduate school. Katie gives us her personal insights on the topic, as well as provides us with tips and strategies for overcoming some of these challenges in all walks of professional life. Stay tuned, Part 2 of Katie's interview is coming up next! For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-51.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-51.html</a> (<a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html</a>) Modifications were made for the introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, "Dirty Wallpaper" by Blue Dot Sessions: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, as well as "Leave The TV On" by Blue Dot Sessions: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Episode 52: We Should Be More Than Research Robots (w/ Katie Wedemeyer-Stombel - Part 2)

Katie Wedemeyer-Strombel

Impostor Syndrome is the psychological phenomenon in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Despite evidence of their accomplishments, most individuals attribute their success to luck, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent than they perceive themselves to be.Have you ever had feelings like this? Ever felt overwhelmed in your job or in school? Ever feel like it is extremely difficult to balance your personal identity with your work identity? Well you are not alone! Today, we are joined by Katie Wedemeyer-Stombel, who is happiest in the ocean, loves to bake, and enjoys hanging out with her dog and husband. But, she’s also a PhD Candidate at the University of Texas-El Paso - remember it’s important to balance your work and life, but we’ll get to that later.We are incredibly excited to have her on the show, as she has become a champion and incredible advocate for graduate students everywhere. She openly discusses her successes AND struggles in graduate school through her blog and on Twitter, as both a way to connect and relate to graduate students everywhere. This open dialogue about self-care, mental health awareness, and navigating professional and personal relationships in graduate school creates a sense of camaraderie and transparency about graduate student life. On this week’s episode, we will discuss work-life balance, impostor syndrome, as well as tips and strategies for overcoming some of these challenges in all walks of professional life. Stay tuned, our deep dive with Katie is coming up next!For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-51.html (http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html)Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, "Missing" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, as well as "The Zeppelin" by Blue Dot Sessions: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Impostor Syndrome is the psychological phenomenon in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Despite evidence of their accomplishments, most individuals attribute their success to luck, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent than they perceive themselves to be. Have you ever had feelings like this? Ever felt overwhelmed in your job or in school? Ever feel like it is extremely difficult to balance your personal identity with your work identity? Well you are not alone! Today, we are joined by Katie Wedemeyer-Stombel, who is happiest in the ocean, loves to bake, and enjoys hanging out with her dog and husband. But, she’s also a PhD Candidate at the University of Texas-El Paso - remember it’s important to balance your work and life, but we’ll get to that later. We are incredibly excited to have her on the show, as she has become a champion and incredible advocate for graduate students everywhere. She openly discusses her successes AND struggles in graduate school through her blog and on Twitter, as both a way to connect and relate to graduate students everywhere. This open dialogue about self-care, mental health awareness, and navigating professional and personal relationships in graduate school creates a sense of camaraderie and transparency about graduate student life. On this week’s episode, we will discuss work-life balance, impostor syndrome, as well as tips and strategies for overcoming some of these challenges in all walks of professional life. Stay tuned, our deep dive with Katie is coming up next! For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-51.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-51.html</a> (<a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html</a>) Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, "Missing" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, as well as "The Zeppelin" by Blue Dot Sessions: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Episode 51: It's Something That I Do, But Not Who I Am (w/ Katie Wedemeyer-Strombel - Part 1)

As Hurricane Florence made landfall on Friday, September 14th near Wrightsville, NC, meteorologists were forecasting that roughly 10 million gallons of rainfall would impact North Carolina and the surrounding states. You heard me right - 10 million gallons! To try and put that into perspective, that is enough to fill 15 million Olympic size swimming pools, 36 thousand Empire State buildings, and 60 million Washington Memorials. How can we even communicate something that is so hard to imagine?Join us as we talk all about the communication challenges and successes that took place during Hurricane Florence. From the use of the term "weakening," to the debates surrounding the Saffir-Simpson scale. We have it all on this episode of WeatherHype!For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-50.html (http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html)Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, "The Edge to Nowhere" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/, as well as "Postcards" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As Hurricane Florence made landfall on Friday, September 14th near Wrightsville, NC, meteorologists were forecasting that roughly 10 million gallons of rainfall would impact North Carolina and the surrounding states. You heard me right - 10 million gallons! To try and put that into perspective, that is enough to fill 15 million Olympic size swimming pools, 36 thousand Empire State buildings, and 60 million Washington Memorials. How can we even communicate something that is so hard to imagine? Join us as we talk all about the communication challenges and successes that took place during Hurricane Florence. From the use of the term "weakening," to the debates surrounding the Saffir-Simpson scale. We have it all on this episode of WeatherHype! For more information on the topics discussed during this podcast or for additional links, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-50.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-50.html</a> (<a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-41.html</a>) Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, "The Edge to Nowhere" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>, as well as "Postcards" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Episode 50: Florence Recap: Communication Challenges and Successes

Michelle Saunders

Doppler radar technology is easily accessible, and we often see if on our local news, on our weather apps, and on websites. But do people know how to properly use radars to access weather conditions? Do people find radars to be useful for their day-to-day activities? We talk with Michelle Saunders, a PhD candidate at the University of South Florida, who's looking into these questions and ideas. Plus, we talk to one person who's never really used a radar before (my roomie) and sit down for a one-on-one about her perceptions, thoughts, and interpretation of radar on her smartphone app.That and more on this week's episode!Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Abandoned City" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Massive Attack"  and "Hot Chip" by Podington Bear: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Doppler radar technology is easily accessible, and we often see if on our local news, on our weather apps, and on websites. But do people know how to properly use radars to access weather conditions? Do people find radars to be useful for their day-to-day activities? We talk with Michelle Saunders, a PhD candidate at the University of South Florida, who's looking into these questions and ideas. Plus, we talk to one person who's never really used a radar before (my roomie) and sit down for a one-on-one about her perceptions, thoughts, and interpretation of radar on her smartphone app. That and more on this week's episode! Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Abandoned City" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>. Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Massive Attack"  and "Hot Chip" by Podington Bear: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 49: Do People Think Radar Is Useful? (w/ Michelle Saunders)

On this episode, we are switching things up a bit! We've been a bit busy this summer, so we're going to have a little fun on this episode! Join us as we discuss a hodge podge of weather topics, including: lightning &amp; hiking safety, the extreme temperatures on the West Coast, and World Cup weather!. Also included are personal stories and even a Catfish moment! As always, we finish up with our songs of the week. Get ready, because a goofy episode of Weather Hype is headed your way!For links to the items discussed during the podcast, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-48.htmlModifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Robot Park" by Podington Bear: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.

On this episode, we are switching things up a bit! We've been a bit busy this summer, so we're going to have a little fun on this episode! Join us as we discuss a hodge podge of weather topics, including: lightning &amp; hiking safety, the extreme temperatures on the West Coast, and World Cup weather!. Also included are personal stories and even a Catfish moment! As always, we finish up with our songs of the week. Get ready, because a goofy episode of Weather Hype is headed your way! For links to the items discussed during the podcast, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-48.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-48.html</a> Modifications were made for the Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Robot Park" by Podington Bear: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>.

Episode 48: Shooting the Breeze (Tangent Central)

I love weather and talking about it. Living in Southern California, we don’t get much weather at all.  So the fact that you guys decided to do this podcast is just awesome! It totally helps me geek out on weather! You guys are really interesting and you hit on topics I wouldn’t have thought about! This podcast makes me so happy! Thanks for coming up with it!

Really Smart and fun

Great show for anyone from meteorology students to the average joe!

Loving this!

Weather Hype

On this week's episode of WeatherHype, we're talking all about color and the weather enterprise. We touch on an event that uses three different colors to convey a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, discuss the prioritization of NWS products on weather maps, and the upcoming HazSimp initiative. Then we look across the pond to see how the UK Met Office uses color to communicate weather information, and lastly think about the use of color in the weather enterprise from a colorblind perspective. We will finish up by talking about the meteorologist asked to cover up on TV and our favorite Disney channel original movies (DCOMs). Modifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Enthusiast" by Tours: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this week's episode of WeatherHype, we're talking all about color and the weather enterprise. We touch on an event that uses three different colors to convey a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, discuss the prioritization of NWS products on weather maps, and the upcoming HazSimp initiative. Then we look across the pond to see how the UK Met Office uses color to communicate weather information, and lastly think about the use of color in the weather enterprise from a colorblind perspective. We will finish up by talking about the meteorologist asked to cover up on TV and our favorite Disney channel original movies (DCOMs). Modifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Enthusiast" by Tours: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Episode 5: Color Confusion

On this week’s episode of WeatherHype,  we break up the podcast into two different parts as we take a look at the late-April, 2016 severe weather outbreak. We provide context on how the outbreak was communicated prior to the event unfolding and post-event analyses, investigating whether the outbreak was a forecast bust or success. We also examine the perception and actual definition of the word "outbreak" and the pros and cons of the extensive lead time given well in advance of the event's onset. Additionally, we shed light on what a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" means in the weather enterprise and explore how we as a community can improve on information dissemination for future severe weather events. Castle tried something new again (this time, jet skiing), and Minh's still having trouble with his cellphone, so we'll fill you in on those tidbits, too! And of course, we'll let you know about our songs of the week!Modifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Traveller" by David Szesztay: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

On this week’s episode of WeatherHype,  we break up the podcast into two different parts as we take a look at the late-April, 2016 severe weather outbreak. We provide context on how the outbreak was communicated prior to the event unfolding and post-event analyses, investigating whether the outbreak was a forecast bust or success. We also examine the perception and actual definition of the word "outbreak" and the pros and cons of the extensive lead time given well in advance of the event's onset. Additionally, we shed light on what a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" means in the weather enterprise and explore how we as a community can improve on information dissemination for future severe weather events. Castle tried something new again (this time, jet skiing), and Minh's still having trouble with his cellphone, so we'll fill you in on those tidbits, too! And of course, we'll let you know about our songs of the week! Modifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Traveller" by David Szesztay: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 4: Before and After the "Outbreak"

On this week's episode of WeatherHype, we're talking all things Tropical in the Atlantic and Pacific. However, we're going to emphasize the buzz and communication challenges associated with the 99L --&gt; TD9 --&gt; Tropical Storm Hermine --&gt; Hurricane Hermine system! We start off with a discussion on the definition of an "invest" and the various tropical systems currently impacting the United States. We then look at the attention 99L has gotten in the past two weeks, and Castle takes us through a mini-experiment he conducted with social media data. Then we talk about the communication challenges associated with issuing Tropical Storm/Hurricane products with only a Tropical Depression in the Gulf, as well as a look at the new prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Products from the National Hurricane Center. We finish up our weather chat with an examination of the Zika virus and how these tropical systems may potentially impact the spread of this virus. Finally, we share a few personal stories and our Songs of the Week! For links to items discussed on this episode of WeatherHype, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-12.htmlModifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Love of My Life" by BoxCat Games: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

On this week's episode of WeatherHype, we're talking all things Tropical in the Atlantic and Pacific. However, we're going to emphasize the buzz and communication challenges associated with the 99L --&gt; TD9 --&gt; Tropical Storm Hermine --&gt; Hurricane Hermine system! We start off with a discussion on the definition of an "invest" and the various tropical systems currently impacting the United States. We then look at the attention 99L has gotten in the past two weeks, and Castle takes us through a mini-experiment he conducted with social media data. Then we talk about the communication challenges associated with issuing Tropical Storm/Hurricane products with only a Tropical Depression in the Gulf, as well as a look at the new prototype Storm Surge Watch/Warning Products from the National Hurricane Center. We finish up our weather chat with an examination of the Zika virus and how these tropical systems may potentially impact the spread of this virus. Finally, we share a few personal stories and our Songs of the Week! For links to items discussed on this episode of WeatherHype, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-12.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-12.html</a> Modifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Love of My Life" by BoxCat Games: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a>

Episode 12: I've Got 99L Problems...

The devastating floods in Louisiana have destroyed thousands of homes and have left thousands of families homeless. But why is there such little coverage on the biggest natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy (2012)? We explore some of the nuances of mass media in trying to dissect why there was an overall lack of attention to this major weather event. Additionally, we look at the meteorology behind the floods and the relationship between the deluge and climate change. We also take a look at the communication of the event before the onset of the initial rains and as the flood waters continued to rise in many parts of the Pelican State.For links to items discussed on this episode of WeatherHype, please visit: http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-10.htmlModifications were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ and "Everest" by Scott Holmes: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

The devastating floods in Louisiana have destroyed thousands of homes and have left thousands of families homeless. But why is there such little coverage on the biggest natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy (2012)? We explore some of the nuances of mass media in trying to dissect why there was an overall lack of attention to this major weather event. Additionally, we look at the meteorology behind the floods and the relationship between the deluge and climate change. We also take a look at the communication of the event before the onset of the initial rains and as the flood waters continued to rise in many parts of the Pelican State.For links to items discussed on this episode of WeatherHype, please visit: <a href="http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-10.htmlModifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.weatherhypepodcast.com/episode-10.htmlModifications</a> were made for Introduction and transition music "Baby, I'm Bad Weather" by Toussaint Morrison: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/</a> and "Everest" by Scott Holmes: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/</a>

Episode 11: Deluge in the Bayou

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