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
Where Does Hurricane Debris Go? WaPo Tracked Some with AirTags
Hurricanes Helene and Milton (Fall 2024 - April 2025)
- Fall 2024:
- Hurricanes Helene and Milton Strike: Treasure Island, Florida, experiences two significant hurricanes within a short period. Hurricane H…
Bloodbath Continues at NOAA and the National Weather Service
Bloodbath Continues at NOAA and the National Weather Service
Amidst the ramping up of severe storm season in 2025, the National Weather Service is facing significant staff reductions due to federal bu…
Australia’s Impacts from Severe Tropical Cyclone Errol
Tuesday, April 15, 2025:
- Night (AWST): Tropical Cyclone Errol forms to the north of Western Australia (WA).
Wednesday, April 16, 2025:
- Early Thursday (AWST): Errol strengthens to a tropical cyclone in t…
The Abrego Garcia Constitutional Crisis
Timeline of Events
- Approximately 2019: Abrego Garcia is arrested while looking for work at a Home Depot in Maryland. An immigration judge initially orders his deportation.
- Later Immigration Proceedings…
Florida Follows Trump: Changes Name of Gulf of Mexico to Display American Exceptionalism
Timeline of Events
- Prior to March 24, 2025: Former President Donald Trump issues an executive order titled "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," which includes renaming the Gulf of Mexico t…
Climate Anxiety? Trump’s Solution: STOP Research
Timeline of Main Events
- February 2025: The Trump administration initially fires more than 800 probationary workers at NOAA.
- March 2025: A federal court blocks the Trump administration's initial firing …
American Brain Drain Amid Scientific Hostility & Slashed Spending
The recent changes in the US research and political landscape, particularly following the new administration of President Donald Trump, are having a profound negative impact on the US scientific and …
Trump Nazi Bullshit at EPA, FEMA & NOAA
outlines the critical situation surrounding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the Trump administration actively pursues its dismantling. This development coincides with a significant …
Upside Down Rhino Rides by Helicopter 🚁🦏
- The Critical Need for Rhino Translocation: Black rhinos are critically endangered, and translocation is a vital conservation tool to protect them from poaching, facilitate monitoring, and ensure gene…
Double Whammy HIGH Risk for Tornados and Flooding
Wednesday, April 2, 2025:
- Early Morning: Weather alerts are in effect across the central U.S. as forecasters monitor developing storms. Thunderstorms in the Midwest could remain severe after sunrise, …
Hurricane Milton: The Official Word is Out
- 14 September: A tropical wave moves off the west coast of Africa.
- Early October (Date unspecified): This tropical wave appears to have interacted with a pre-existing low-level trough west of the Cabo …
Climate Does NOT Always Mean “Climate Change”
Meteorology Matters summarizes key developments and perspectives presented in the provided sources. Axios highlights administrative changes within NOAA, specifically the merging of the Climate Predic…
Dumbass Florida Legislators Propose Law to Ban Non-Existent Chemtrails in Trend of American Idiocy
- What is the "chemtrail" conspiracy theory? The "chemtrail" conspiracy theory posits that the condensation trails (contrails) left by aircraft are not merely water vapor, but rather intentionally disp…
South Texas Rio Grande Valley Flooding Leads to Fatalities as Severe Weather Threat Takes Shape
Thursday, March 27, 2025:
- Heavy rain begins inundating South Texas, particularly the Rio Grande Valley near the border with Mexico.
- More than a half-year's worth of rain falls in some areas in a short …
Tampa Could Get Hotter Due to 2024 Hurricanes Destroying Tampa Trees
Pre-1992:
- Early 1990s: Tampa was recognized for having one of the best tree canopies in the world.
1992:
- Hurricane Andrew: Strikes South Florida. Researchers at the University of Florida/Institute of Fo…
FEMA Under Threat of Shutdown Amidst Increasing Climate Disasters
FEMA Under Threat of Shutdown Amidst Increasing Climate Disasters
Date: March 27, 2025
Meteorology Matters outlines the critical situation surrounding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in …
SpaceX Rocket Dumps Fuel in Swirl: What’s the Environmental Cost?
Environmental Concerns of Increased Space Activity
Q1: What are the primary pollutants released by rocket launches and re-entering satellites, and how might they harm the atmosphere?
Rockets that burn …
Hurricane News: FEMA Borrows $2 Billion for Helene & Milton, Florida Fallen Tree Act, Hurricane Hunters
1. Why is FEMA borrowing money in early 2025?
FEMA is borrowing $2 billion from the U.S. Treasury to cover the surge in flood claims primarily from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton in 2024, along…
Alabama Bill Would Make Chemtrails Illegal
"Chemtrails" Conspiracy Theory FAQs
- What is the "chemtrails" conspiracy theory? The "chemtrails" conspiracy theory, which began circulating around 1996, posits that the white trails left behind by air…
Great Blue Hole Reveals Great Big Secrets About Hurricanes Past and Future Predictions
Pre-Great Blue Hole Formation:
- Pleistocene Epoch: Limestone island formation, likely with cave systems.
- Glacial and Postglacial Times (up to ~12.5 ka B.P.): Sea level is significantly lower (up to 120 …