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
When Risks Become Reality: 2024 Extreme Weather
Risks Become Reality: 2024 Altered Extreme Weather
This briefing summarizes the key findings of the World Weather Attribution (WWA) report "When Risks Become Reality: Extreme Weather in 2024," analyzi…
Florida’s New AI-Driven Hurricane & Emergency Alert System
BEACON: Florida's New AI-Driven Hurricane & Emergency Alert System
Overview:
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), in collaboration with the University of Florida and AI company Futuri, …
Yellowstone’s Super Volcano Eruption Forecast
Yellowstone's Volcanic Future: Insights from Recent Research
Meteorology Matters reviews research concerning volcanic activity at Yellowstone National Park. The sources provide insights into the likel…
Florida: Ban Asphalt Shingle Roofs?
Florida's Roofing Conundrum:
Overview: Meteorology Matters explores Florida's ongoing insurance crisis, focusing on the debate surrounding asphalt shingle roofs and their role in escalating premiums a…
Fogvid-24, Smart Dust, or Simply Fog?
Meteorology Matters: Social media is abuzz with conspiracy theories surrounding reports of an unusual fog across the US, UK, and Canada, dubbed "Fogvid-24." This document summarizes the main themes, …
Helene Aftermath: NC Recovery 3 Months Later
Helene Aftermath: NC Recovery 3 Months Later
Meteorology Matters analyzes the lingering impacts of Hurricane Helene, three months after its devastating sweep through western North Carolina in Septembe…
Miami’s Sinking Skyline
Meteorology Matters reviews the key findings from several recent sources regarding the subsidence of buildings along the Miami coastline. The research, primarily based on satellite-based Interferomet…
Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy
Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy: meteorology Matters provides a comprehensive overview of President Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy, highlighting his commitment to conservation, energy effici…
January Cold Snap: Accuracy, Limits, and Looming Winter Weather
January Cold Snap: Accuracy, Limits, and the Looming Winter Weather
Meteorology Matters analyzes recent weather reporting regarding forecast accuracy, the intrinsic limits of predictability, and the p…
US Military Christmas Tradition History: NORAD Tracks Santa and Operation Christmas Drop
Briefing Document: Holiday Traditions with a Military Twist
This document reviews two unique holiday traditions involving the US military: NORAD Tracks Santa and Operation Christmas Drop.
NORAD Tracks …
The Long Road to Recovery: How Hurricanes Helene and Milton Continue to Impact Tampa Bay Residents in December 2024
The Long Road to Recovery: How Hurricanes Helene and Milton Continue to Impact Tampa Bay Residents
Meteorology Matters examines the ongoing challenges faced by residents in the Tampa Bay area in the w…
Christmas 2024 Travel Briefing: Weather Impacts and White Christmas Predictions
Christmas 2024 Travel Briefing: Weather Impacts and White Christmas Predictions
This briefing summarizes key weather information for the Christmas 2024 holiday period, drawing from several weather for…
Miami and Tampa: High Risk to Climate Change, Rising Sea Level
Meteorology Matters examines Miami and Tampa's vulnerability to hurricanes and climate change. Miami, despite its booming population and development, faces significant climate risks, including rising…
Walkable Cities Good for Earth While Americans Prefer Suburbia
Meteorology Matters examines the environmental impact of suburban sprawl, contrasting it with denser, more walkable urban neighborhoods. We explore the trade-offs between walkability, affordability, …
Hurricane Helene: Impact Erwin Tennessee
Meteorology Matters looks at a Washington Post investigation into the deaths of six Impact Plastics employees during Hurricane Helene's flooding in Erwin, Tennessee. The investigation highlights the …
Lake Effect: 6 Feet of Snow Forecast for Watertown, NY
Meteorology Matters reports on a major Thanksgiving Weekend lake-effect snowstorm impacting upstate New York and parts of the Great Lakes region. Significant snowfall accumulations of up to five or s…
Gust vs Sustained Wind: Application to Building Standards
Meteorology Matters presents an analytical framework for standardizing tropical cyclone wind characteristics (mean wind speed, turbulence intensity, integral scale, gust factor, and peak factor) from…
Thanksgiving Week Weather
Meteorology Matters discusses Thanksgiving week weather forecasts across the U.S., predicting potential travel disruptions. CBS News reports on severe storms impacting the Pacific Northwest and Calif…
Deadlines Loom for FEMA Hurricane Disaster Assistance, Unemployment, and Appeals
Meteorology Matters provides details onthe Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid available to Florida residents affected by Hurricanes Helene and M…
What a Second Trump Term Means for Science
People express concern over the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on US science policy. They highlight anxieties regarding potential budget cuts to scientific research, increased focus on…