Off the Radar

Dec 10 2024 85 ep. 29 mins 16

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Join National Weather Desk Meteorologist Emily Gracey every week as she leads listeners on an exciting voyage exploring a diverse range of topics related to weather, climate, space, and beyond. The podcast offers exclusive interviews with leading experts on topics that you wouldn't usually come across in a typical weather broadcast. It’ll enlighten, entertain, and educate, whether you’re a novice weather follower to the most passionate weather geek.

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Humanizing Hurricane Forecasting: A New Era in Hurricane Messaging

Dec 10 2024 55 mins

Deputy Director Jamie Rhome goes Off The Radar with Emily and reveals how the National Hurricane Center is revolutionizing hurricane forecasting by prioritizing human-centered hazard communication over traditional storm tracking.

Rivers in the Sky: Understanding Atmospheric Rivers

Dec 03 2024 46 mins

This week we’re discussing atmospheric rivers, or ARs, with the scientist that put this weather phenomenon on the map- Dr. Marty Ralph from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Plymouth: A Colony Shaped by Climate

Nov 26 2024 31 mins

This week we’ll learn from historian Rebecca Fraser how weather shaped the Pilgrims’ journey to New England, and Paleo-Climatologist Dr. Curt Stager will tell us what the weather was actually like when the first Thanksgiving was celebrated.

The International Space Station: From Liftoff to Reentry

Nov 19 2024 42 mins

Today we'll explore the rise, life, and return of the International Space Station, with insights from NASA astronaut Dr. Stan Love on its history, operations, and the transition to future exploration programs.

Above the Clouds: Tales from a Mt. Washington Observer

Nov 12 2024 33 mins

Former Mount Washington weather observer Charlie Lopresti joins Emily today to regale listeners with his tales of the "world's worst weather" and explain how the peak's meteorological readings give us a better understanding of wind patterns, ice formation, and global climate trends.

Can Weather Sway the Election?

Nov 05 2024 26 mins

On this election day we will explore how weather conditions might unexpectedly influence voter turnout and election outcomes, featuring insights from political scientist Dr. Robert Stein on the potential impact of environmental factors on the democratic process.

The Science Behind The Perfect Storm

Oct 29 2024 28 mins

This week we’ll be talking to meteorologists about the real-life 1991 phenomenon behind “The Perfect Storm.”

Helene: Surviving an Inland Hurricane

Oct 22 2024 42 mins

Today I'm talking to Western North Carolina residents who survived Hurricane Helene - they'll share their personal stories and struggles with us about what it was like on the ground during and after this devastating storm.

Hurricane Hacking: Can We Control the Weather?

Oct 15 2024 40 mins

In the wake of hurricane misinformation and conspiracy theories, we interviewed experts in cloud seeding and climate science to debunk those lies and give listeners the facts about "weather manipulation".

Hurricane Hunters: NOAA's Laboratories in the Sky

Oct 08 2024 41 mins

This week's episode takes us inside the cockpit with NOAA's Hurricane Hunters, exploring the program's origins, current fleet, and the upcoming aircraft that will carry future storm chasers into the eye of the hurricane.