What If We Need Micro Forecasts?

What If We Need Micro Forecasts?

Author: Weather July 3, 2021 Duration: 26:43
Its 2030, you hop in your car, it starts taking you to work and suddenly hopes off the interstate and moments later lightning strikes right in the middle of the interstate?

Ever notice how a sudden storm can change your entire day, or how a stretch of sunny weather lifts the mood of a whole city? What Is It About The Weather digs into those exact connections, moving beyond forecasts to examine the profound and often surprising ways atmospheric conditions shape our health, history, and daily routines. This isn't just a science show; it's a curious exploration for anyone who's ever felt a shift in the barometer. Each episode unpacks a specific thread, from how ancient medical practices were tied to seasonal patterns to the way modern architecture tries to outsmart the climate. You'll hear conversations that reveal why weather is a constant, compelling character in the human story, influencing everything from economic trends to personal creativity. The tone is conversational and often playful, driven by a genuine fascination with the subject. By the end of an episode, you might find yourself looking at the clouds differently, armed with a new piece of knowledge that makes the world feel a bit more interconnected. Tune in for a thoughtful and engaging podcast that proves the weather is never just small talk.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 222

What Is It About The Weather
Podcast Episodes
Who’s Too Sensitive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:12
We certainly live in a time of increased sensitivity to issues as well as one that is more provocative. This disruptive time creates an interesting environment in particular for high profile weather forecasted events as…
Spooky or Scary? Weather That Is [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:01
What weather do you find spooky? How about scary? Is there a difference between the two? Does it matter? We explore the idea of weather that may put you on edge or just scare the beejeebers out of you! Some useful links…
Where Does My Weather Forecast Come From? – The Data [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:07
Have you ever wondered where your weather forecast actually comes from? The ways in which we receive our weather forecasts has changed quite a bit over the last two decades, from the delivery, to the creators, to even th…
What Do You Do When Weather Comes After You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:23
When dangerous weather is headed toward you, how prepared are you? What will you do if you find yourself stuck in dangerous weather situation or trying to deal with an event you were impacted by? We dive into the idea of…
What’s Weather Got To Do With My Insurance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:05
We often thinks about car wrecks or burglars breaking into our homes when we think about our insurance needs. However, have you ever really thought about what causes the bulk of insurance claims? (Hint – it might have so…
Was Aristotle Bad For Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
Who was the father of meteorology? While maybe not the first to document weather or have weather theories, Aristotle would become the defacto source of weather theory for nearly 2000 years. Imagine the earth being surrou…
Why Is Weather Essential To Advancing Technology? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:47
Numerical weather prediction was born before computers and to this day leverages every technology advance we have seen. Why is it that weather forecasting is arguably the most effective discipline for maximizing the bene…
Should Meteorologists Go Dark? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:32
The way weather information is communicated has evolved significantly since the rise of television as have the skill sets of most meteorologists who engage with the public. Even as things have improved, is there enough e…
Did History Change Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:03
We have explored many cases of when weather changed history, but is it possible that history changed weather? We explore a well known event in the world’s history, the sailing of the HMS Beagle and its well known passeng…
Why Are You Politicizing The Weather? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
On the heels of some very tragic weather related events, we ask why does weather get politicized? Is this a bad thing? Can it serve a positive purpose? Join the the conversation in the latest episode! Pick an option and…