Weathered Questions
Weathered Questions
Jan Ryherd & Kaj O'Mara
Ever wonder why the sky turns green during severe weather, how meteorologists develop a forecast or what that chance for precipitation really means? Weathered Questions is your go-to podcast for engaging yet educational answers to all your meteorological curiosities, whether you are a curious student, a self proclaimed weather geek or just someone who wants to understand the world of weather around you. Each episode, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Jan Ryherd and Certified Broadcast and Consulting Meteorologist Kaj O'Mara bring expert insight to everyday weather questions submitted by you, the listeners. We'll break down complex meteorological concepts into simple yet captivating conversations, helping you feel more informed, prepared, and maybe even a little in awe of the atmosphere around us. Got a question on your radar? Send it our way ([email protected]) and be sure to subscribe and tune in for the answer.
Weathered Questions 5.5
In this week's episode: aviation weather: turbulence, viewing clouds from an airplane, why can't airplanes fly through storms, airlines and weather data. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Jun 30
27 min
Weathered Questions 5.4
In this week's episode: cyclical weather patterns, funnel clouds and rotation, watches & warnings polygons, outdoor warning sirens and WEAs. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Jun 23
26 min
Weathered Questions 5.3
In this week's episode: thunder, US vs European weather, El Nino and rain or drought. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Jun 16
26 min
Weathered Questions 5.2
In this week's episode: All things radar - types of radar, what meteorologists look for, what gets picked up that isn't weather, radar artifacts. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Jun 9
27 min
Weathered Questions 5.1
In this week's episode: heat, humidity, heat waves and mugginess and rare weather phenomena. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Jun 2
26 min
Weathered Questions 4.12
In this week's episode: cloud iridescence, weather experiments, CoCoRahs weather reporting, warmth of sunshine and outflow boundaries. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
May 19
28 min
Weathered Questions 4.11
In this week's episode, and as a follow-up to 4.1, we pull back the curtain on life as a broadcast meteorologist: morning met schedules, important non-science classes, being on TV for the first time and the drawbacks of being a TV meteorologist. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
May 12
27 min
Weathered Questions 4.10
In this week's episode: predicting the weather based on clouds, meteorology tools, different rain types, why some storms produce hail while others produce wind and tornadoes, layered hail. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
May 5
27 min
Weathered Questions 4.9
In this week's episode: cirrocumulus and altocumulus clouds, the perfect date, lightning fatalities, dangerous sports, estimated precipitation timing. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Apr 28
27 min
Weathered Questions 4.8
In this week's episode: special guest Dr. Tim Sagers joins Jan and Kaj to to explore how weather impacts health, including joint pain, migraines, mood, sneezing and common misconceptions about cold weather and illness. Submit your Weathered Questions to [email protected] for Jan & Kaj to answer!
Apr 21
26 min
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