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  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 11: YouTube Meteorologists

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 11: YouTube Meteorologists
    Jan 24 2025
    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald dives into the world of YouTube meteorologists. Discover how YouTube has opened doors for passionate weather enthusiasts to share their expertise with a broad audience. Learn about traditional meteorologists’ challenges in finding jobs and how some are turning to YouTube to make a name ... Read more
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    4 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 10 – The Polar Vortex Returns!

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 10 – The Polar Vortex Returns!
    Jan 19 2025
    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald explains the intricacies and impacts of the polar vortex, a term that has become part of everyday winter vocabulary. The episode delves into the polar vortex, how it functions, and the phenomena of sudden stratospheric warming events that can disrupt it. Oswald distinguishes between ... Read more
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    4 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 9: The Story of Project Stormfury – Our Attempt to Tame Hurricanes

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 9: The Story of Project Stormfury – Our Attempt to Tame Hurricanes
    Nov 11 2024
    And we’re back for our second season! In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald delves into the fascinating history of Project Stormfury, the U.S. Government’s ambitious attempt to weaken hurricanes through cloud seeding in the 1960s and 70s. Ed explores the origins, experiments, and eventual downfall of this endeavor, shedding light ... Read more
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    7 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 8 – Weather vs. Climate – What’s the Difference?

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 8 – Weather vs. Climate – What’s the Difference?
    Jun 28 2024
    In this episode of The Weather Whys podcast, host Ed Oswald explains the often misunderstood differences between weather and climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions that change frequently, while climate represents long-term patterns over decades or centuries. Ed highlights how weather impacts daily life and how climate influences long-term planning and global issues like ... Read more
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    5 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 7: How Changes in Earth’s Orbit Affects Our Climate

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 7: How Changes in Earth’s Orbit Affects Our Climate
    Jun 21 2024
    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald delves into the fascinating topic of Milankovitch cycles—patterns in Earth’s rotation and orbit that drive long-term climate change. Learn about the Earth’s axial progression, obliquity, and eccentricity, and discover how these cycles impact seasonal contrasts, global warming, and historical climate events. Explore the intriguing ... Read more
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    6 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 6: Best Weather Stations of 2024

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 6: Best Weather Stations of 2024
    Jun 14 2024
    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, we talk home weather stations! Host Ed Oswald from The Weather Station Experts reviews the top five home weather stations for 2024. The top five stations include the budget-friendly Ambient Weather WS-1965, the durable Davis Vantage Vue, the versatile Ambient Weather WS-5000, the high-tech Tempest Weather System, ... Read more
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    5 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 5: Tornado Alley is Shifting East. Here’s Why That Matters.

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 5: Tornado Alley is Shifting East. Here’s Why That Matters.
    Jun 7 2024
    Is Tornado Alley shifting east? In this episode of Weather Whys, we delve into the shifting patterns of tornado activity in the United States. We thought this episode would be especially relevant with the traditional peak of tornado season upon us. Tornado Alley has traditionally meant the Great Plains, but tornadoes are becoming more frequent ... Read more
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    4 min
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 4: When is Hurricane Season Where You Live?

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 4: When is Hurricane Season Where You Live?
    May 31 2024
    If you live near the East Coast, hurricanes are a fact of life during the summer and early fall for most. In this episode of Weather Whys, host Ed Oswald looks at the Atlantic hurricane season in detail. Where hurricanes are most likely to form shifts throughout the season, leading up to a dramatic peak ... Read more
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    5 min