WeatherBrains 569: The 1990s Called
WeatherBrains Episode 569 is now online (December 12, 2016). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
Tonight’s Guest WeatherBrain is recently retired from the National Weather Service after nearly 36 years. He ended his NWS career as the Meteorologist in Charge of the Mount Holly NJ Office. He is a graduate of St. Louis University. Gary Szatkowski, welcome to WeatherBrains!
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
- Forecasting Hurricane Sandy
- Social media and it’s role in meteorology
- WeatherBrains t-shirts are back!
- Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice
- and more!
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From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: The polar vortex has once again raised it’s ugly head in the media as the culprit in the extreme cold occurring across the eastern US. The professor once again provides some information on the topic of polar vortex and why this is not a “new” feature in the weather patterns of Earth.
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Picks of the Week:
Nate Johnson – Gets the foghorn!
Bill Murray – Gets the foghorn!
Kevin Selle – Twitter account for old weather pictures
Rick Smith – Gets the foghorn!
Gary Szatkowski – Know Your Zone
James Spann – Service Life Extension Program
Aubrey Urbanowicz – Penguins Dressed as Santa Claus
The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Nate Johnson, Bill Murray, Aubrey Urbanowicz, Rick Smith, Kevin Selle, and Brian Peters. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating netcast about weather.

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