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
Denied Entry: French Scientist, Terrorist or Spy?
Timeline of Events
- Early March 2025: Philippe Baptiste, France's Minister of Higher Education and Research, sends a letter to French research institutions urging them to take in American scientists lo…
Black Saturday: The Day American Democracy Died
- Week of March 10-14, 2025 (Specific dates not always clear):
- Federal agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Energy Department, submit "reductions in for…
NHC Issues Hurricane Helene Tropical Cyclone Report
Timeline of Hurricane Helene (September 24-27, 2024)
- September 20-22: A Central American Gyre (CAG) develops, bringing heavy rains to portions of Nicaragua and Honduras as it moves slowly northward.
- Se…
Weather is Making Allergy Season Worse
Climate Change and Pollen Allergies
- Pre-1990s: Allergy seasons and pollen levels are within historical norms.
- 1990s: Research indicates that ragweed pollen monitoring has been taking place at 11 locati…
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Green River Dye Toxic?
The Tradition of Dyeing Rivers Green
1. Why do cities like Chicago and Tampa dye their rivers green for St. Patrick's Day? The tradition of dyeing rivers green for St. Patrick's Day is primarily a cel…
Hurricane Hunters Face BIG Challenges Due to Funding Constraints
Questions and Answers on Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Operations
Q1: What is the primary purpose of Hurricane Hunter aircraft operated by NOAA and the Air Force?
Hurricane Hunter aircraft from the Nationa…
March 14-16 Tornado Outbreak: Stories of Survival
Questions about the Recent Severe Weather Outbreak (March 2025)
1. What was the primary cause of the widespread severe weather experienced across several US states in mid-March 2025? The severe weathe…
Northern Italy Floods, Again
Northern Italy Flooding Event
Key Topics:
- The severe weather event affecting Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna on March 14, 2025.
- The specific cities and regions impacted by heavy rainfall, flooding, and lands…
Is American Society Falling Apart via Social Media Misinformation and Structural Stupidity?
Jonathan Haidt's article in The Atlantic argues that the 2010s marked a turning point in American life, characterized by increasing fragmentation, distrust, and "structural stupidity" within institut…
Tornado Outbreak: Rare Level 5 “High Risk” for Severe Weather
Timeline of Main Events (March 14-16, 2025)
Friday, March 14, 2025:
- Evening/Overnight:Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect from Iowa and Nebraska southward to Kansas and Missouri.
- Tornado Watches a…
Water Woes for California & Other Western States Due to Trump Cuts
Office and Staffing Changes
1. Which federal agencies are most affected by the lease cancellations and staff reductions?
Several agencies are facing a significant number of lease cancellations, includi…
Global Weather Connected to Sea Ice, Extreme Weather Affects Education
1. How significantly did extreme weather events disrupt global education in 2024?
In 2024, extreme weather events such as heat waves, storms, and floods caused disruptions to schooling for at least 24…
Blood Moon: March 13-14 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse of the Americas
- March 13, 2025 (Evening PDT / Late Night EDT / UTC): The total lunar eclipse begins.
- 8:57 p.m. PDT / 11:57 p.m. EDT / 03:57 UTC: Penumbral eclipse begins. The Moon enters the Earth’s penumbra, resulti…
Microplastics Influence the Weather, Endanger Your Health
Microplastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Human Health and the Environment
meteorology Matters highlights the pervasive and increasingly concerning issue of microplastic pollution. They reveal the p…
Strong Pacific Storm Brings Potential for Tornado Outbreak Late Week
March 11, 2025
Meteorology Matters sees a significant and complex storm system expected to impact a large portion of the United States throughout the latter part of this week and into the weekend of M…
Florida Insurance Companies Hide BIG Profits to Raise Homeowners Rates
Florida Insurance Companies Hide BIG Profits to Raise Homeowners Rates
Meteorology Matters summarizes the findings of a 2022 report commissioned by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) a…
Profits over People: Trump Cuts Hurt Americans and Help Big Corporations
President Donald Trump's second administration has swiftly implemented a broad agenda of environmental deregulation and a significant shift in priorities within federal agencies. Key themes emerging …
NOAA Expected to Lose 20% of Staff with Next Round of Firings
The Trump administration is implementing significant workforce reductions across the federal government, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facing a potential 20% staff c…
New National Hurricane Center Products 2025
National Hurricane Center Product and Service Updates for 2025
Meteorology Matters summarizes the key updates to products and services that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) will implement for the 2…
Hurricane Hunters Encounter Major Turbulence from loss of Key Personnel
NOAA's Office of Aircraft Operations and the National Hurricane Center
Recent layoffs at NOAA's Office of Aircraft Operations (OAO), home of the Hurricane Hunters, and staffing reductions at the Natio…