Meteorology Matters
Welcome to Meteorology Matters, your go-to podcast for all things weather and climate! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of meteorology, unpacking the latest news on hurricanes, blizzards, and other natural disasters that shape our planet. Each episode, we provide in-depth analysis and insights into current events, seasonal changes, and emerging trends.
Whether you're a weather buff or just curious about how climate impacts your daily life, Meteorology Matters will equip you with knowledge and stories that bring the science of weather to life. Tune in to explore how we can better prepare for the elements, understand the forces behind extreme weather, and advocate for a sustainable future. Weather isn’t just a forecast—it’s a conversation, and it matters now more than ever!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 206
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
What’s Up with the Atlantic Cold Blob?
A persistent "cold blob" in the subpolar North Atlantic, south of Greenland, has defied global warming trends for over a century, cooling by up to 0.3 degrees Celsius while surrounding waters warm. R…
111 Deaths and 171 Missing: Why Were Flash Flood Warnings Ineffective in Texas?
The devastating flash floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, resulted in over 111 confirmed deaths and more than 170 missing persons, primarily in Kerr County. This disaste…
Disastrous Texas Flood: Communication vs Weather Forecast
Devastating flash floods, fueled by extraordinary rainfall, struck the Texas Hill Country on July 4-5, 2025, resulting in at least 37 confirmed deaths, including 14 children with many people still mi…
Hurricane Forecasts Jeopardized by SSMIS Satellite Data Termination
Critical Hurricane Forecast and Sea Ice Monitoring Tool Abruptly Terminated
Date: June 26, 2025
- Abrupt Termination: The DoD will permanently terminate the processing and transmission of microwave data…
The Mind of an Autistic Meteorologist
The Empathizing-Systemizing (E-S) Theory and its Relevance
The E-S theory is a central framework discussed in both sources, hypothesizing that individuals possess varying degrees of "empathizing" and …
Evidence Shows Global Warming Signals May Have Been Measured Slightly Earlier than Some Previously Thought
Meteorology Matters discusses a study indicating that human influence on global climate, specifically stratospheric cooling, could have been detected as early as 1885, preceding the widespread use of…
2024 Presidential Election Numbers Not Adding Up as Legal Challenge Proceeds in Court
Meteorology Matters discusses an ongoing lawsuit in Rockland County, New York, challenging the accuracy of the 2024 Presidential and Senate election results, particularly concerning alleged missing v…
Waste from Miami Nuclear Power Plant Still Leaking into Drinking Water Supply
Environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Turkey Point nuclear power plant in Miami-Dade County, Florida, particularly its aging infrastructure and cooling canal system. A central issue highl…
Google DeepMind AI Hurricane Forecast Model Could be a Good Thing… If it Works in Realtime
Google DeepMind and Google Research's new initiative, Weather Lab, which aims to improve tropical cyclone prediction using artificial intelligence (AI). This platform features an experimental AI mode…
Another American Weather Website Being Shut Down
- Effective Shutdown of Climate.gov: The website is likely to cease publishing new content imminently. The "entire content production staff at climate.gov (including me) were let go from our government…
Florida Waters Reach 98°, Dangerous Hurricane Fuel
Timeline of Main Events
- 1950-2016: Florida experiences an increase of approximately 25 extreme rain events annually.
- 1970-2020: Tide gauge observations are recorded to estimate sea-level rise rates for…
Scientists Trying to Save America’s Weather Forecasts with 100 Hour Live Stream Event
CHECK IT OUT HERE…https://youtube.com/@wclivestream
- Response to Funding Cuts and Policy Changes: The primary driver for the scientists' actions is the substantial cuts to federal agencies like the Nat…
2025 Hurricane Season Forecast: Above Normal Activity Likely
Above-Normal Season Predicted:
- NOAA's official outlook predicts an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin.
- NOAA states a "60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 30% chance of a near-…
Kentucky Tornado Outbreak Amid Staffing Shortages as Severe Weather Season Continues
- May 2025 (Earlier in the month): Five former directors of the National Weather Service write a "letter to the American people" expressing concern about staffing shortages and reduced resources, such …
NOAA & NWS Hiring - Firing Chaos as Hurricane Season Approaches
- January 2025: A government-wide hiring freeze begins in the United States, impacting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its subsidiary, the National Weather Service (NWS).
- …
Energy Star & LIHEAP Help Americans, Trump Wants them Eliminated
The Trump administration is targeting the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star program for elimination as part of a broader reorganization and deregulatory effort focused on air pollut…
NOAA Extreme Weather Database Shutdown after 45 Years
Administration Actions on Climate Science and Data
Date: May 9, 2025
Recent actions by the Trump administration have significantly impacted climate science and data collection efforts in the United Sta…
Terrorist Group Threatens to Destroy NOAA Weather Radar
What is a WSR-88D radar and what does it do?
The WSR-88D, or Weather Surveillance Doppler Radar, is an advanced radar system used by the National Weather Service (NWS) to detect weather phenomena. It …
Earth Day Under the Trump Regime
Frequently Asked Questions on Earth Day Amidst Trump Administration Policies
1. What is the primary focus of Earth Day protests and activities in 2025, according to these sources? This year's Earth Da…
Pope Francis Manifesto on Earth Facing Danger
Laudato Si’ - On Care for Our Common Home
Every person living on this planet, addressing Catholics, other Christian communities, other religions, scientists, philosophers, theologians, and civic group…