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
Florida Flooding Continues 4 Months After Hurricane Milton
Florida flooding four months after hurricane Milton - February 2, 2025
Meteorology Matters summarizes the ongoing challenges faced by communities in Florida following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in O…
Oklahoma Senate Bill 158 - Storm Chaser License
Oklahoma Senate Bill 158 - Weather Tracker Licensure
Subject: Analysis of Senate Bill 158, concerning the regulation and licensure of professional severe weather trackers in Oklahoma.
Sources:
- KFOR News…
Trump Policies Spur NOAA Email Chaos & Expected Cuts to Weather/Science
NOAA Email Chaos, Weather Funding Cuts & Stopping Science
Date: Jan 30-31st 2025
A newly implemented, centralized email system for federal employees, spearheaded by the Trump administration, experienc…
Property Tax and Home Insurance Rates Up as Global Temperatures Rise
Climate Change Impacts on Property Taxes and Home Insurance
Impact on Property Taxes:
- Reassessments: Natural disasters often lead to property reassessments, temporarily lowering the value of damaged pr…
Historic Gulf Coast Snowstorm Dumps Record Snow in Florida
Historic Gulf Coast Snowstorm - January 2025
I. Historic Gulf Coast Snowstorm:
- Unprecedented Snowfall: The Gulf Coast experienced a rare and record-breaking snowstorm, with some areas seeing the heavie…
Local TV Meteorologist Layoffs Put on Hold Due to Public Backlash
Allen Media Group's Weather Strategy and Subsequent Reversal
Allen Media Group (AMG), owner of The Weather Channel and numerous local television stations across the United States, initially announced …
Potential Trump-Era Environmental & Climate Policy Reversals
A Detailed Review of Potential Trump-Era Reversals
Meteorology Matters analyzes the key environmental actions taken by the Biden administration, focusing on the potential challenges and ease with whic…
The US Home Insurance Crisis
Home Insurance Crisis in the United States
Date: January 19, 2025
Subject: Overview of the Home Insurance Crisis in the US, with a Focus on California and Florida
Summary: Meteorology Matters analyzes t…
Weather Cats of the Mount Washington Observatory
Cats of Mount Washington Observatory
Overview: Meteorology Matters examines the history of resident cats at the Mount Washington Observatory. We highlight the roles these cats have played, their indiv…
Trump Nominees Environmental Stances
Trump Administration's Environmental Stances
Subject: Review of key statements and controversies surrounding the Trump administration's nominees for Energy Secretary (Chris Wright) and EPA Administrat…
Nantucket House Taken by Rising Sea Level 6 Months After Sale for $200,000
Nantucket Beach Erosion: The Case of 28 Sheep Pond Road
Here’s the story of 28 Sheep Pond Road, a Nantucket beach house succumbing to severe erosion, highlighting the broader issue of coastal erosion …
FEMA Housing Screw Up
FEMA Housing Debacle in Western North Carolina
Situation: FEMA’s handling of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Hurricane Helene victims in Western North Carolina has come under …
Hurricane Helene Housing Crisis
Hurricane Helene Housing Crisis
Date: January 14, 2025
Summary: meteorology Matters analyzes various news sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the ongoing housing crisis in Western North Caro…
Wetter Weather Can Intensify Wildfire Risk
Wildfires and Climate Change
Main Themes:
- Climate Change Fuels Wildfires: Warmer temperatures, drought, and a "thirsty" atmosphere create ideal conditions for larger, more frequent, and more severe wil…
LA Wildfires and the Misinformation Storm
1. The Fires Themselves:
- Driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds reaching 100 mph and dry conditions due to an aggressive dry season, the fires are the most destructive in the city's history (Rollin…
2024: HOTTEST Year on Record Exceeds 1.5°C Threshold
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Heat and Climate Impacts
The overarching theme is clear: 2024 was the hottest year on record globally, exceeding the 1.5°C warming threshold outlined in the Paris Agree…
Evacuation to Air Quality: Southern California Wildfire Tips
SoCal Wildfire Tips from Evacuation to Air Quality - January 9, 2025
Situation: Multiple wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, are raging across Southern California fueled by strong winds and low h…
Major Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Southern Snow… Again
Major Winter Storm Threatens Southern US
Situation: A major winter storm, named Cora, is forecast to impact a large swath of the southern United States between Wednesday, January 8, 2025 and Saturday,…
Lives Lost and Over 1000 Structures Burned as Los Angeles Wildfires Become Worst in Area History
Southern California Wildfires Intensify
Overview:
This briefing document synthesizes information from four news articles covering the devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles County in early Jan…
Biden Designates Two New National Monuments in California
Biden Designates Two New National Monuments in California
On January 7, 2025, President Biden designated two new national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument in the southern Californ…