Meteorology Matters

Hurricanes don’t just destroy buildings, they reshape communities. In this episode of Meteorology Matters, Rob Jones dives into how storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Ian left behind more than physical…

In this episode of Meteorology Matters, we dive into how Hurricane Katrina reshaped New Orleans, not just physically, but politically and economically. We uncover how “disaster capitalism” and neolib…

🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness & Forecasting 20 Years After Katrina

Episode Description:

It’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina reshaped the Gulf Coast — and the way we forecast and prepare for hurrican…

The Enduring Lessons of Hurricane Katrina and the Current State of U.S. Disaster Preparedness

Date: August 25, 2025

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, its lessons remain profoundly relevant, highlig…

A federal judge in Miami has ordered the state of Florida to dismantle the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades within 60 days, citing severe and irreparable en…

Date: August 21, 2025

Current Status and Impacts of Hurricane Erin with Climate Context and Future Outlook

Hurricane Erin, a massive and dangerous Category 2 storm, is currently making its closest appr…

Detailed Briefing: Hurricane Erin and Active Atlantic Tropical Systems (August 19, 2025)

This briefing summarizes the current status and forecast for Hurricane Erin, along with updates on two other de…

August 17, 1025: Hurricane Erin, recently a Category 5 storm, underwent one of the fastest intensifications ever observed, reaching the second lowest pressure ever recorded for an August hurricane af…

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, has undergone an "unusually rapid intensification," rocketing from a tropical storm to a "catastrophic Category 5 hurricane" in less than 24 hour…

The Trump administration is enacting significant policy changes across environmental regulation and space exploration, characterized by a consistent effort to dismantle climate-focused initiatives an…

Meteorology Matters discusses the escalating challenges posed by extreme heat and potential mitigating strategies. We include the underestimated health burden beyond mortality, the significant econom…

There has been an unusual and concerning surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections and deaths across the southeastern United States, especially in Florida. This bacterium, commonly known as "flesh-eating…

Recent reports highlight significant disruptions and policy shifts across several key federal agencies, including the National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and E…

As we head through August, it is typical for hurricane season to awaken in the Atlantic Ocean and the models are starting to hint at changes afoot. Elevated Tropical Activity: The Atlantic basin is e…

13% of Floridian Deaths can be attributed to hurricanes and tropical storms? Recent research from both South Korea and the United States reveals a significant and largely underestimated public health…

Meteorologist in Space

Deborah Martorell, a 54-year-old Puerto Rican meteorologist and journalist with over 30 years of experience, is set to become the "first meteorologist in the world (between men …

Review of recent Trump Administration actions impacting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA…

Pre-1890:

• Prior to 1890: Recordkeeping for temperatures in Tampa, Florida, begins.

1890:

• 1890: Temperature records for Tampa, Florida, officially start.

1892:

• September 1892: Temperature records for Plant…

Recent studies from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and ongoing research by the University of Delaware and Rutgers University are shedding new light on how…

2024:

• NOAA Atlas 15 Pilot Release (Montana): On September 26, 2024, NOAA releases the NOAA Atlas 15 Pilot data for the state of Montana. This pilot aims to collect early feedback and demonstrate the n…