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Off the Radar presents the 2024 fall foliage report! Meteorologist Evan Fisher will be discussing his fall foliage computer model, which gives a high-resolution look at where and when you can see the peak colors of the season. Today he will tell us the weather factors that go into this formula, and how AI is helping to create the most accurate foliage forecast. Whether you’re leaf peeping in Maine, New York, New Hampshire, or beyond, we’ll cover where to see fall foliage in September and October near you. You won’t want to miss this one!
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In early May, a historic solar storm lit up skies with auroras as far south as Florida. Beyond the dazzling photos on social media, we'll explore the critical behind-the-scenes work to protect our power grid. Shawn Dahl from the Space Weather Prediction Center discusses their crucial forecasting role and demystifies space weather, separating fact from fiction in this fascinating phenomenon.
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A devastating Category 5 hurricane ravaged the Florida Keys in 1935, destroying the railway linking the islands to the mainland. Join us as Meteorologist Les Still recounts the Labor Day Storm's impact. Later, bestselling author Chanel Cleeton discusses her novel "The Last Train to Key West," which brings this historic tragedy to life through vivid storytelling.
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In this back-to-school special, we tackle wild earth science questions and bust common myths. We'll explore whether peeing on jellyfish stings actually helps, unravel the mystery of ball lightning, and delve into other fascinating earth science topics like megalodons, the green flash, and the Bermuda Triangle. Join us for a fun, fact-filled journey through our planet's weirdest wonders and most perplexing phenomena.
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For decades, the idea of swimming in Baltimore's Inner Harbor was unthinkable. Polluted, filled with trash, sewer runoff making it unsafe for human contact. But on a sunny day in June, dozens of Baltimoreans took the plunge into the harbor's waters, marking a dramatic turnaround in the city's aquatic history. Today, we'll dive deep into the harbor's transformation, meeting the visionary team that turned this dream into reality and learning the science behind the cleanup. We'll also hear the story of Katie Pumphrey - the first person to swim the 24 mile stretch from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
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On May 21, 2024, an EF-4 tornado tore through the town of Greenfield, Iowa. A team of researchers deployed mobile radars and instrument packs near the path to record winds speeds over 300 mph! Jen Walton recounts the terrifying moments of deploying a pod then narrowly escaping the tornado that leveled the town while Karen Kosiba and Josh Wurman share the groundbreaking data the team recorded that day and how it could revolutionize our understanding of these deadly storms.
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Coastal flooding is on the rise, even on sunny days. In this episode, we hear from NOAA Oceanographer, Dr. William Sweet and explore the impacts of high tide flooding and what's driving the trends. We'll also talk to Charleston flooding photographer, Jared Bramblett about how he combines his engineering background and artistic eye to document nuisance flooding in his community and raise awareness about sea level rise.
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Twisters' premiered July 19th with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the weather community. In this episode, we'll explore the film's scientific accuracy with Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Norman, OK. He'll give us an insider's look at what it took to transform actors into believable storm chasers.. Plus, we discuss how it addresses the often-overlooked psychological impact of surviving tornadoes.
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A recent policy proposal has sent shockwaves through the meteorological community by calling for the dismantling of NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We'll decode the controversial Project 2025 document with a political scientist, and then get the insider's perspective from Dr. Neil Jacobs, former NOAA administrator. Dr. Jacobs will discuss the origin of the organization, it's important functions, and why he thinks NOAA is too solid for politics to shake.
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Climate change is here, but its impacts aren't equal. In this episode, we'll explore climate change inequity with environmental activist Heather McTeer Toney. We'll examine how underserved communities, especially people of color, are disproportionately affected by climate disasters. We'll discuss why this disparity exists and crucial solutions to create a more equitable climate future.
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July 1863 - The fate of a nation hung in the balance, Union and Confederate soldiers faced not only each other, but an unseen enemy that drained their strength with every passing hour - heat and humidity. Dr. Jon Nese is analyzing historical weather data and calculating the wet bulb globe temperature to get a better understanding of what those soldiers felt during that three day battle. We'll explore why revisiting historical climate data matters and how it can reshape our understanding of past events.
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Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood recorded extreme turbulence on his cellphone during a 10-minute passage through Hurricane Ian's eyewall in 2022. Today, we'll hear Nick's firsthand account of this wild ride and how it compared to his other missions. Dr. Josh Wadler, who was also on board, will share insights from his newly published research that quantifies the intensity of turbulence encountered during hurricane reconnaissance flights.
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Aria Vargyas was just 8 years old when she was pulled out of the wreckage of the 2013 EF5 tornado that destroyed her hometown of Moore, Oklahoma and took the lives of her two young sisters. 11 years later she is finishing her freshman year at Texas A&M as a meteorology student. She speaks to Emily about that heartbreaking day and why she is now choosing to chase the storms that once terrified her.
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Nearly three decades after the 1996 blockbuster Twister captivated audiences with its thrilling depiction of storm chasing, actress Wendle Josepher dishes on landing her role, the behind-the-scenes experiences on set, and the dedicated fandom that emerged, all building anticipation for the upcoming sequel's release in July.
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After 32 years and 25,000 live shots, Mike Seidel's time at The Weather Channel has come to an end and he is sitting down with Emily to dish the dirt on his experience. He will share his unforgettable encounters with extreme weather, the moments that went viral, and a career dedicated to helping communities prepare for nature's unpredictable power.
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Aviation turbulence has been making headlines lately, and rightfully so. Climate change is increasingly contributing to bumpier flights. This week we'll speak with a leading researcher who will explain the scientific reasons behind the rise in turbulence and how climate change is exacerbating it. Additionally, we'll get a firsthand account from an experienced pilot, who will share insights into navigating these turbulent skies from the cockpit.
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This week we're going to talk to a veteran sports reporter about how the weather can affect baseball. We'll also hear from a baseball scientist with Major League Baseball about how the new use of wind modeling in ball parks is changing the game and debunking some old homerun conspiracy theories.
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Scientists are using data gathered by deep space telescopes to create "sonifications". These sonifications allow people to listen to astronomical images, including those who are blind or visually impaired. Today we are traveling out of this world to hear what distant galaxies, black holes, and nebulae sound like.
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Celebrate Mother's Day with an inside look at balancing meteorology and motherhood! Emily is joined by Chikage Windler, Tera Blake, and Amy Aaronson this week for a candid roundtable of four meteorologist moms, dishing on the joys and challenges of raising children while forecasting the weather on TV. It's an unfiltered glimpse into the whirlwind lives of moms who make predicting sunshine and storms look easy on camera.
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After talking about climate change during his weathercasts, an Iowa meteorologist was faced with death threats from a viewer. Chris Gloninger will share his experience communicating the realities of climate change, the hurdles he faced, and why he believes meteorologists have a responsibility to broach this topic - even if it's controversial.
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