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B2 Is back! We've had an extended break, but with that break comes new opportunities and a renewed focus on sharing our love of weather with you! We revisit our most important episode to date. With severe weather really kicking off, we wanted to give everyone a refresher on watches, warnings, and how to best stay safe.
Our last episode of the year and we look back at the two big tornado outbreaks in the last ten days. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma was once again spot on with the severe weather forecast. Bobby talks about the rare snow event in Portland with an "Anafront" and the atmosphere going "Isothermal". Going forward into 2022, B Squared will have a different format that we feel will better suit the show and our listeners. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A Bomb Cyclone is taking aim at the Pacific Northwest, atmospheric pressure is down to 942mb, the lowest ever recorded in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Severe thunderstorms have formed within the initial band as it came into the Willamette Valley. Bobby was in line to see the storm, but it weakened just before it came into his neighborhood. Wind and more storms are forecasted for the west coast later today. In the Midwest, a severe weather outbreak is just getting started. Expecting to see tornadoes and big storms from Oklahoma into Arkansas and Missouri. The tropics have died off and Bonnie believes the season is over.
All eyes are on Oklahoma today as severe weather is forecasted for the area. Severe weather includes big hail, strong winds, and a few strong tornadoes. Central Oklahoma is under the gun for storms firing this afternoon and evening. Please make sure you have multiple ways to get watching and warnings.
Since we last chatted, we've had five named storms appear. Three of the five are now just a memory while we have two tropical storms churning out in the Atlantic. Back in the US, thunderstorms are forecasted for portions of the Great Lakes and portions of southern Florida. Bobby recaps his fun weekend.
Hurricane Ida left a trail of destruction from the gulf coast to the Northeast. Flooding was the big story as the rains came down and didn't stop. Record rainfall fell across portions of Pennsylvania and New York. People decided to jump into flood waters for social media posts (we don't endorse that) and we learned of several tragic deaths because of the flooding. Hurricane Larry is spinning away in the Atlantic and won't affect the US mainland. Back stateside, some garden variety storms are forecasted across the plains while a strong line of storms moves through Michigan.
Hurricane Ida came ashore as a category 4 hurricane on the Louisiana coast Sunday Morning. Packing winds of 150mph, she brought lots a damage and the wind was only part of the story. Strong storm surge flooded many areas along the Gulf Coast. At one point in the storm, the entire city of New Orleans lost power. Ida made landfall 16 years to the day in which another powerful storm changed New Orleans forever. That storm was Hurricane Katrina.
Tropical Storm Henri came ashore in Rhode Island this afternoon. Storm surge and heavy rain will be the calling card. Henri is expected to make a sharp 90 degree turn and head back out to sea in the next 24 hours. Elsewhere in the tropics, the Pacific remains active with two systems expects to form in the next five days. We discuss gust fronts and why we think they are so cool.
The Atlantic Hurricane season has woken up. We have Tropical Storms Fred and Grace getting ready to impact the US, while Hurricane Linda churns away in the Pacific. Back stateside, the severe weather threat is minimal this week. The Bootleg fire in Oregon is 100% contained.
The Atlantic Hurricane season is showing some signs of life. One area expected to become the next named storm, "Fred", is forecasted to tape shape over the next forty eight hours. Models indicate that it will head toward Florida. Different solutions put both coastlines in play. In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Kevin is churning away. The storm won't impact land. Severe weather is forecasted in portions of the upper midwest and into the Great Lakes today and tomorrow. Tuesday will be the best chances for storm storms and possible tornadoes. The IPCC has released their latest report.
The Atlantic Hurricane season is currently going slow. Only one area of interest while the Eastern Pacific is busy with two named storms and a possible third on the way. We share some exciting news as the hosts of B Squared are headed back to school.
The tropics are somewhat active this week. The National Hurricane Center in Miami is watching two areas for development. One is off the east coast of Florida and the other is about a thousand miles from Hilo, Hawaii. Both are expected to form into the tropical depressions in the next few days. The Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon has burned over 400,000 acres. Containment isn't expected until October 1st.
Happy Birthday B Squared! We celebrate our third year starting this week and looking forward to our 156th episode next weekend. Major Hurricane Felicia is churning away in the Pacific Ocean, she will not impact any land before dying out later this week. Currently, the bootleg fire in Southern Oregon is nearing 300,000 acres burned. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. Bonnie is frustrated by the invisible dome that sits over her house, storms split around it and reform later.
After a brief break, we are back with a brand new episode. The Atlantic tropical season was quiet until Hurricane Elsa made an appearance. Elsa came ashore as a tropical storm on the Florida gulf coast. As she was skirting the coast line, she achieved hurricane status for a few hours. Elsa brought wind, rain, and storm surge. The 2020 hurricane season was record breaking, but maybe not as much as we thought. Back on the plains, one storm chaser has an idea for ranking chasers and we will explore that idea. The month of June was very quiet in terms of tornado watches. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma only issued ten for the month, now tied for third lowest amount.
The Pacific Northwest is roasting. All time high temperatures are falling across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California. Portland, Oregon set their all time high time high yesterday and it will be shattered today. Hurricane Enrique is churning off the Mexico coast line making its way toward the Baja. It is forecast to come ashore as a tropical storm.
All is quiet in the Atlantic Ocean with tropical systems. Two areas that the NHC are watching, but not expecting them to form into any systems. In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Carlos is churning away and will die out in the next few days.
We look back eight years ago at the El Reno tornado that changed how storms are researched, chased, and analyzed. The storm claimed the lives of three very well chasers, men who had made their careers out of keeping others safe. The El Reno tornado was a record setting storm in terms of wind speeds, width, and structure. The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season has started and all is quiet (for now) while TS Blanca is churning away in the Eastern Pacific.
This week has started off with a bang in the Central Plains. Kansas had over fifteen tornadoes reported on Monday and it's only going to get more active as the week goes along. In the NW on Monday, the SPC general thunderstorm outlook created a certain character and Bobby played it up as best as he could. Oklahoma gets into the action on Wednesday as all the severe ingredients looks to come together.
The last few days was an epic showing of what the atmosphere can do when the ingredients come together. However, the storms didn't make it to Oklahoma and that has Bonnie feeling sad. The storms that hit Texas were amazing. Large hail stones including one really large stone stole the show. Several pictures and videos showed text book supercells doting the landscape. NOAA/CPC/NHC has released the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season outlook today. Based on the new averages, they are calling for a 60% likelihood of an above average hurricane season. It's May 20th and we look back at the events of 2013 and 2019, a good time to remind ourselves about having a plan and being prepared. The NWS Portland office seems a little hyped up on the potential for some fun weather as we look at the morning AFD and the midmorning update.
It's been a semi active week on the plains and up the east coast for severe weather but some are beginning to question if the Central United States will have a decent "chase season" or an active severe spring season. In the Eastern Pacific ocean, we have our first named tropical system that is coming a few days before that season officially kicks off. Tropical Storm Andres is moving the NW and will begin to die off as it makes its way west. The Atlantic season starts June 1st. NOAA released its updated climate snapshots for the last 30 years. Most of the US saw an increase in temperature and the average decade over decade total increased .13 degrees Fahrenheit, while the century average was up around 1 degree Fahrenheit. We celebrate Bonnie's 30 and 1 birthday and wish a Happy Mothers Day to all Mom's out there!
It's been a busy week in the plains! Storms fired up most of the week and the biggest action took place Tuesday and Wednesday. Bonnie got to go chasing on Tuesday and then was right in the middle of the action on Wednesday. Tornados did damage in Texas Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday, Oklahoma saw one of the biggest hail storms in recent history. Damage reports came in as the storm moved across central Oklahoma hitting the city of Norman hard.
Friday was an active day in the plains with lots of tornadoes in Texas. The twisters were text book on radar and chewed up the country side. The photos and videos of the storms were amazing. Tuesday looks like it will be another big severe storm day for Texas and Oklahoma. SPC has the area already in the slight risk category.
On this week's edition of B Squared, we dive into a discussion about the new averages for the upcoming hurricane season. NOAA has released a new thirty year average. Named storms and hurricanes saw an increase, while we are still only averaging three major hurricanes a season. The plains chase season hasn't started yet and people are already doubting it will be active. Bobby and Bonnie discuss their love of airplanes.
A midweek edition of B Squared as both Bobby and Bonnie are under the weather. Bobby was diagnosed with Covid-19 and talks about his symptoms and how he is feeling. Last week we saw a four day stretch of strong and severe weather that put down numerous tornadoes across the plains, deep south, and east coast. Denver is in for another spring snow storm and the Northeast is gearing up for a Nor'Easter.
Happy Easter! Welcome to April, as we look back at a very active March. According to SPC, it will go down as the 7th most active March in terms of Tornado Watches issued. Over this weekend in 1974, the 1974 Super Outbreak took place, which was one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks ever. A new finding out from 2018 says scientists have detected the coldest cloud top temperature ever. Bobby takes issue with how the article is written. The NWS Bay Area office tweets out one of the coolest infographics about watches and warnings, in the Easter theme and we share our favorite apps.
Another week and another severe weather outbreak across the south. Thursday, 10 fatalities were reported with tornadoes across Alabama and the deep south. The storms system shifted eastward and brought more storms to Georgia and up the east coast seaboard.
There was a tornado outbreak this week in the deep south. Wednesday saw over fifty confirmed tornadoes and several large hail reports. The highest rated twister as of March 21st was an EF-2. The storms started on Tuesday in the central plains, headed to Dixie Alley on Wednesday, and then to the east coast on Thursday.
The late season snow storm has finally begun to produce heavy snow over portions of the Denver Metro area and heading up toward Cheyenne, WY. Blizzard warnings are out for the front range through tonight. The southerly component of this storm brought several tornadoes to the Texas panhandle yesterday. The storm will bring more severe weather to the plains this week. Oklahoma City will get into the severe weather on Tuesday and then all eyes turn to Dixie Alley on Wednesday for what could be a big day for tornadoes.
A major snow storm is shaping up for the front range and could dump 2-4 feet of snow between Denver, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming this weekend. The southerly component of this storm could bring severe weather to portions of Texas and Oklahoma. It's been a year since the Covid-19 pandemic really kicked off in the US, beginning in Oklahoma City with the postponement of the NBA game that night.
After weeks of cold gripping the US, the great thaw has come and gone for the most part. Areas of the south are seeing storms today that have gone severe. The National Hurricane Center and NOAA are considering a change to the official date of the Atlantic hurricane season. Currently, June 1st is the start, but with recent storms popping up before June 1st, some would like the season to start May 15th.
It's been a historic week weatherwise across the country. We look back on the impacts of several winter storms. Bonnie and Bobby look at the Texas situation and discuss how it happened and how changes need to be made. The cold temperatures that gripped the country have retreated and the clean up begins.
The US is under the gun with storms one after another crossing the country. Oregon saw significant snow and ice the last few days and now the Intermountain West and Central Plains are under the gun. We could see 10-20 inches of snow in and around Oklahoma City. Warnings exist coast to coast.
The Polar Vortex is back and spreading arctic air across the US. The midwest is already seeing temperatures plunge below zero. All the ingredients are falling into place for some areas to pick up big amounts of snow. Oklahoma could be looking at potential record snowfall while out west, the Pacific Northwest is gearing up for what could be their first arctic outbreak in several years.
The Bernie Mittens crazy swept the country and we talk about our favorites. Bonnie is under a slight risk for severe weather in Oklahoma. That set up is taking shape as we talked. Out in Oregon, Bobby was bummed when the snow didn't fall to the valley floor.
It's been a fun a crazy week weatherwise. We look back at some of the fascinating events including the Colorado windstorm that sent dust into four other states, the midwest blizzard, and we talk about Mine-Effect snow. The Pacific Northwest is in for a huge pattern change and its starting to get on people's nerves with each model run. Bonnie and Bobby reveal their storm chasing playlists.
Texas is facing a massive winter storm, dumping 4-6 inches of snow across a major portion of the state. This winter storm will extend into Louisiana and Mississippi. The Pacific Northwest will see a major atmospheric river event this week, which could drop 1-3 inches of rain in the metropolitan areas, while spots in the coast range could see rainfall in excess of 10 inches. While the events of Wednesday's events at the Capitol Building are fresh in our memories, we discuss our feelings about what took place.
2021 is off and running. We recap some fun weather events over the last two weeks including a challenging forecast for Oklahoma City. Breaking down the dynamics of the storm and how they ended up with inches of snow on top of ice. Out in Oregon, Bobby was heartbroken when the winter weather advisory failed to happen.
It was a busy weather week with a huge Nor'Easter. Record setting snowfall happening over parts of New York and Pennsylvania. Heavy bands of snow sat over areas for hours, dropping up to forty four inches. The storm actually started earlier in the week, creating snow in parts of the plains including Oklahoma City. Out west, a firehose is aimed at Oregon and Washington. Portland could see over 2 inches of rain in 24 hours.
Oklahoma City is under a winter storm warning for the snowfall this morning. This storm that is bringing the snow to the plains will turn into a beast of a Nor'Easter, impacting the east coast mid week. The GFS has this storm bottoming out around 934 millibars.
Oklahoma City flirted with another round of winter weather that did impact parts of the panhandle with a decent amount of snow. Out in Oregon, a pesky east wind event has set up and its kept any winter precipitation away.
The 2020 Atlantic Tropical Season has officially ended, but that doesn't mean storms can form after December 1st. We look back at a truly historic season in which we saw 30 named storms, 13 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes. The preliminary results were shared from the National Hurricane Center this week. It will be interesting to read the in-depth recap once it is completed. Meteorological winter started today and the Midwest is looking at yet more snow and cold weather. Earlier in the week, the south got into the snow including places like Nashville, TN.
It has been a slow week weather wise across the country. The tropics have quieted down and there is only one area of interest that the National Hurricane Center is looking at. A cold front is sweep across the country this weekend and its bring snow to portions of the Great Lakes and colder air to the plains. We talk a little NBA and college football too.
The tropics continue to dominate the weather news as it seems the season has no end in sight. Theta has formed in the far east Atlantic and now all eyes are on Iota. The hurricane is forecast to come ashore very close to where Eta did last week. Iota could be a category four storm at landfall. We talk about the big cold front blasting across the country and we take a look at Bobby's battle with Crohn's Disease.
Tropical Storm Eta is forecasted to make a turn to the west and then to the north later in the week and impact the Florida gulf coast. All eyes will watch the forecast track and strength forecast as the tropical storm will develop into a hurricane early this week. Across the plains, we are looking at chances of severe weather. Bonnie and Bobby go off on a tangent about Winnie The Pooh.
A major ice storm hit the plains this week including Oklahoma City. Bonnie describes what she saw as the ice began to accumulate on all surfaces. Meanwhile, Hurricane Zeta came ashore in Louisiana as a strong category two storm.
The tropics are still active as we get ever so close to closing out October. Hurricane Epsilon is churning away in the shipping channels of the Atlantic as Tropical Storm Zeta is forming off the Yucatan. Zeta is forecasted to move into Louisiana, Alabama, or Florida mid week. While the forecast track is uncertain, it looks like Zeta will be a relative weak tropical system when it comes ashore. The lower 48 states are bracing for the first real shot of cold air coming this season. Oklahoma and parts of the plains are looking at freezing rain, snow, sleet, and very cold rain. We talk about the perils about pumping gas and we remind everyone to vote.
The tropics have quieted down somewhat, however it looks like the next system will be forming very quickly. The new storm will be Epsilon, continuing this historic season. Back stateside, the cooler air has started to move south across the plain and great lakes region.
Hurricane Delta came ashore this week as a Category 2 storm on the Louisiana coastline. Delta's landfall was the fourth tropical system to hit the state this year, and it's eye came ashore a mere 13 miles from where Hurricane Laura made landfall. The storm set several weather records.
The tropics have heated up again as Tropical Storm Gamma will move into the Yucatan and then will stall out. All eyes then turn to area of favorable development to the east of the Yucatan. Conditions appear to be extremely potent for what will become Delta.
The Atlantic Hurricane season was going all out and then this week, things have died off completely. As of today, Sunday the 27th, there are no active storms or any areas that the NHC is looking at for development. The west coast is about to heat up while the east coast gets into a more typical fall like pattern.
We've gone Greek! For the second time in history, the Atlantic Hurricane season has exhausted the list of names for storms and have now gone to the greek alphabet for any storms that will form for the rest of the season. Forest fires continue to rage out west and the smoke from those fires are making their way across the globe. Thunderstorms brought much needed rain to parts of Oregon and Washington this week. The rain helped clear out the bad air quality that had settled into the area.
The tropics are busy and all eyes head back to the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Sally is forecasted to come ashore as a hurricane early in the week. The forecast track has it going into New Orleans and Louisiana. Out west, fires have exploded in Oregon and Washington. Air quality is the worst on earth in the Portland metro area.
The tropics remain active as two tropical systems have formed. Tropical storm Paulette is churning away in the eastern Atlantic and TD Eighteen is following on Paulette's heels, however, the forward movement isn't too fast. Back stateside, a rare September snow event is forecasted to impact Denver tonight and tomorrow. A massive temperature swing will start later tonight. In Oregon, extreme fire weather warning is out as strong winds and hot temperatures are taking shape.
Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 storm near Cameron, Louisiana with winds sustained of 150mph. The storm surge didn't materialize and that was a good thing. The story with Laura was the wind damage around Lake Charles. The Doppler Radar at NWS Lake Charles was destroyed and will have to be rebuilt.
All eyes on the Gulf of Mexico. Two tropical storms are forecasted to be in the same area within days of each other. Hurricane Marco will come ashore in Louisiana and will then move to the NW. Tropical Storm Laura currently over Haiti will move across Cuba and emerge into the gulf and quickly strengthen. Current forecast track has Laura coming ashore near the Texas/Louisiana state line, possibly as a category two hurricane.
The tropics have heated up and we've seen storms form and even one have a short lived life. Tropical storm Kevin has come and gone. Tropical depression Josephine is likely die out in the next few days. A couple areas are being watched and could likely form as we get toward next weekend. In the Pacific, we could have a major hurricane in the works, and that is likely to form as we start the week. The derecho that moved across the upper Midwest on Monday did a lot of damage. Millions of dollars in lost crops will impact the food supply for months to come, if not longer. We head off on some random tangents, but have a lot of fun in the process.
Hurricane Isaias has come and gone, leaving in its wake lots of damage and clean up. Over 100 tornado warnings were issued as Isaias came ashore, mostly in the right front quadrant. The tropics have quieted some as NOAA has released an update seasonal outlook. If the season remains as active as it has been, we could be venturing into even more history making events. We are thirteen named storms away from moving into the greek alphabet, which has only happened one other time.
Hurricane Isaias came ashore this week in North Carolina and has continued its trek northward, crossing into Canada. The category one hurricane brought sustained winds of 85mph to the South and North Carolina coastlines and dumped rain from the Bahamas to Florida and up the east coast.
The tropics exploded this week. Hurricane Hanna came ashore over south Texas and dropping a lot of rain. Meanwhile, Hurricane Douglas is about to impact the Hawaiian islands today. Douglas has weakened since peaking as a category 3 earlier in the week. We continue to watch the tropics as a strong wave is making its way across the Atlantic and could begin to make impacts late into next week. Back in the US, the west coast is about to heat up. California, Oregon, and Washington will see temperatures topping out near or just above 100 degrees.
The Atlantic hurricane season has been less than interesting so far, with only a handful of storms reaching full tropical status. That trend continued this week with not much of anything. One area of interest is forecasted to move into the Gulf of Mexico by mid to late week that could become something. Storms pounded the Upper Plains and Great Lakes region this week and continue to do so even into the weekend. Bonnie and Bobby share ocean survival tips (Please seek real advice from a professional.)
Tropical Storm Fay has come and gone. She brought rain and wind to the Jersey Shore and parts of New York. A 600 mile long derecho impacted Montana and North Dakota leaving behind wind damage. The heatwave is building from Arizona and spreading east into Texas and Oklahoma, while storms are forecasted to impact the Central Plains tonight. Bobby gets lost in a Hamilton rabbit hole, Bonnie complains about the heat, and we dive into a bunch of other topics.
The tropics have finally started to heat up. Tropical depression five has formed in the Atlantic. A heat wave will spread across the country this week. Phoenix, Arizona is already dealing with temperatures over 110 degrees.
The Saharan Dust has arrived into the US and while its making for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, it is making air quality terrible. The dust is also wreaking havoc with the tropics in the Atlantic. "Twister" the weather cult classic is getting a reboot. Details are sketchy, but it could be good. Bonnie and Bobby are holding out hope that it will be good.
The tropics have been fairly quiet the last week or so, but with two areas of interest in the Eastern Pacific and one in the Atlantic, the tropics are back on the radar. While all three areas are unlikely to really effect anything, its still something to note. Bonnie just returned from a float trip along the Illinois River in Oklahoma. You won't want to miss her hard seltzer review and frankly its not what you would expect. We also take the NWS "Haz Simp" survey and break down what the changes to the current WWA model could mean.
Tropical Storm Cristobal made its way north into Canada, leaving behind a trail of heavy rains, storm surge, and winds. Last Saturday, a long tracking derecho made its way from Utah to North Dakota. Winds gusted as high as 110mph and the derecho impacted areas in at least seven states. Yesterday, June 13th, a weak tornado was reported just outside of Portland, Oregon. Video shows the twister throwing debris into the air. NWS Portland was sending a survey team out today to determine the strength.
Tropical Storm Cristobal will be coming ashore shortly in Louisiana. A tornado touched down in Orlando yesterday as a result of energy from Cristobal, several hundred miles away. Back in Oregon, last week we discussed a possible tornado in Culver, OR. NWS Pendleton sent a survey team out to look at the damage and determined that it was straight line winds that did the damage. Bonnie got to see an amazing shelf cloud and we discuss our taco restaurant choices.
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season starts on Monday, but we've already gone through two named storms and all eyes are now turning to the Gulf of Mexico where Pacific Tropical Storm Amanda is slowly weakening. There is a chance that what ever remains of her will enter into the Gulf of Mexico and could reform. That has us thinking, should we still call her Amanda or does she become Cristobal? How about Amanda-Cristobal or Amandobal? Central Oregon got rocked by supercells yesterday. Lots of wind and hail damage, one possible tornado, and the first ever "enhanced" categorical rating was issued by SPC for Oregon and Washington.
We celebrate our 100th episode of B Squared: Your Weekly Weather Podcast. NOAA issued the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane outlook forecast and we break down the official first forecast. Giant hail fell in Texas and the weather conditions must have been amazing to support such a large hail stone. Thank you for listening each week and we look forward to another 100 episodes!
The Atlantic Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, but that hasn't stopped an early season storm from forming. Tropical Storm Arthur is spinning his way up the eastern seaboard. Storms were scheduled to fire mid-week in the plains, but a less known phenomenon took shape Thursday morning over parts of the Oklahoma City Metro area. The Wake Low and corresponding Heat Burst dominated the early morning weather headlines. We take a look into what these are and how they impact the atmosphere.
We celebrate Bonnie's Birthday on this episode of B Squared. Storms fired up in the plains and in the south this week, as a polar vortex made its way through the upper Midwest and up the east coast. Even Central Park saw snow.
Another active week in the Plains and in the South, but we look back 21 years ago to the May 3rd Moore Tornado. Bonnie recaps the storm from her memories and we look at how the media in OKC covered the storm. May is the most active month for big tornadoes in the Plains according to SPC.
We wrap the month of April with a recap of the past week's severe weather in the plains and southern US. Bobby goes off on a tangent about land spouts and the Trump Martini (please do not ingest cleaning products)! We look at the health models and how they compare with weather models and how the outcome is determined by the access of available information.
Today looks like a repeat of last Sunday and the Easter Sunday Outbreak. All the conditions are favorable for large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes. We look at the atmosphere around the setup today and we discuss the SPC watches and get an answer to our question back in real time. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and we reflect back on that day in 1995.
In this special mid week edition of B Squared, we take a look at the 2020 Easter Storm Outbreak. Several long track tornadoes and wind damage. Unfortunately, the storms on Sunday did have several casualties. With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, we want to keep people safe and its why we recommend that you take PPE with you if you have to go to a public shelter. Please make sure you have proper ways to get notified of severe weather in the area. Having a weather radio, charged cell phone, or access to a radio or tv will be very crucial when severe weather hits.
Happy Easter to everyone! A severe weather outbreak is underway in the south. Several tornado warnings have already come and gone with some reports of damage. We break down the forecasts of today and tomorrow. Speaking of forecasts, the way we give out information can be often confusing those who aren't weather savvy. We look at The Weather Channel's TorCon and SPC's system. Stay safe out there!
We say farewell to National Weather Podcast Month and look forward to April and storm season. Speaking of storm season, its shaping up to be an interesting week weatherwise.
As we wrap up National Weather Podcast Month, we got together with our friends from Storm Front Freaks to host a special edition of B Squared: Your Weekly Weather Podcast. Thanks to Phil, Kim, and Mazz for joining us!
We wrap up National Weather Podcast Month today and look back at what as seemed to be a very quick month. With COVID-19 dominating the landscape, everything else seems to be pushed on the back burner. While the weather still goes on, we find ourselves debating topics such as should we still have tornado shelters open during that pandemic? Is it worth the risk? It's a new age when we have to think about this. Yesterday saw several long track tornados and the tornado that went through Jonesboro, AR was well documented. The spring storm season is here.
Welcome to Spring 2020. The calendar flipped to spring this past Friday and in some parts of the country it felt like it, and in some parts not so much. Severe weather was present across the Southern Plains and Southern US, while snow and blizzard conditions extended from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. NOAA released their spring outlook and the big takeaway is the potential for more flooding in areas already hard hit. We will be taping a special edition of B Squared with our friends at Storm Front Freaks on Thursday! Make sure to be on the lookout for that!
We're halfway thru National Weather Podcast Month and we throw out a crazy idea for our friends over at Storm Front Freaks. The Portland area finally got some snow and Bobby was excited for it. Strong and severe storms are forecasted this week and Bonnie is ready for the chase season to swing into full gear. We spend a majority of the show addressing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how we need to make sure we are doing all we can for our health and those around us. We cannot let fear dictate our lives. It is okay to worry some, but that should make us be prepared to deal with any situation. Please make sure to wash your hands, sanitize surfaces, and practice good personal hygiene.
The Nashville tornadoes dominated the news this week. As the city and surrounding communities rebuild, the NWS Storm Survey teams have been out and early reports of EF-3's and an EF-4 twister are grabbing the headlines. The EF-3 that went through downtown Nashville was on the ground for 60 miles. The EF-4 was on the ground for 8 miles. Bonnie made an appearance on The Storm Front Freak Podcast and we continue into March with National Weather Podcast Month.
Welcome to March and the start of National Weather Podcast Month and meteorological spring! We are excited to be back with the other shows that make up NWPM; Weather Brains, Weather Hype, Carolina Weather Group and Storm Front Freaks. The five of our shows are joining forces to help create a Weather Ready Nation. We are also giving away a handheld anemometer. Make sure to listen each week for the special key word!
We wrap up February and look forward to National Weather Podcast Month coming up in March. Bonnie will join the guys from Storm Front Freaks March 6th for their 100th episode taping in Oklahoma City. Flooding is still effecting parts of the south while thunderstorms are forecasted over the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma today.
On this mid week edition of B Squared, Bonnie is watching old storm coverage on YouTube. Bobby talks about the growth of technology since May 3rd, 1999 and how far its come since then. The flooding in the South doesn't look like it will let up any time soon.
Snow and storms were the big story this week across the country. The plains got hit with snow mid week and severe storms followed across the south. A rare tornado outbreak took place in Maryland and Virginia. Severe flooding was a big story in Washington and Oregon.
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On this week's edition, we talk a little Big Game in Miami and how the winter is quiet. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today which means spring is right around the corner. Fun fact...NOAA says Phil is correct about 40% of the time. Here at B Squared, we're correct 100% of the time.
On this episode of B Squared, we reflect back on the life of Kobe Bryant and how weather is likely to have played a key in the crash that claimed his life along with his daughter and seven other people aboard. We look at the winter season so far. While March is just a month away, we are getting ready for National Weather Podcast Month.
We take a look back the severe weather outbreak and compare the reports to the overlay that SPC sent out. We issue a "Falling Iguana Watch" for Florida as temperatures have fallen into the 30s. Yes the iguanas will fall out of tree when the cold weather effectively puts them to sleep. They do survive and return to normal when the temperature raises.
The first big severe weather event of the year happened Friday and Saturday. Several tornadoes and a lots of wind caused damage from the plains through the southern US. Sadly, several fatalities were reported from damage sustained by tornadoes and wind. Following the severe weather, cold air swept through the same areas bringing snow and ice. Out in the Pacific NW, the model riding has gotten to Bobby. They're patiently awaiting snow.
Welcome into B Squared: Your Weekly Weather Podcast. On today's show, its all about Unicorns and Llamas. Well, not really. Let's add in some awesome new acronyms and stir it all together. We talk about the fires in Australia, the lack of winter excitement, and the model riding that is driving people crazy.
We could down our Top 5 Weather Stories of The Year. Bonnie and Bobby also give us five resolutions for 2020. It's been a great year here at B Squared: Your Weekly Weather Podcast. Thank you all for listening!
Merry Christmas! We have a fun and very strange episode in store for you. We talk about the crazy weeks Bonnie and Bobby had in our respective home towns. We talk about our Christmas shopping strategies and how Bobby's shopping window is shrinking quickly. Thank you for listening each and every week, we are very thankful.
Winter weather is crossing the US as the Plains and Great Lakes are seeing snow. The cold front extends to the East Coast as well. Severe weather is forecasted for the Southern United States on Monday. Bonnie and Bobby discuss their Christmas Weather Wish Lists and take a look at the forecasts for OKC and Portland,
The weather has been relatively quiet this week, but cold arctic air is poised to make its return to the Midwest and Eastern parts of the US later this week. We slide off the rails talking about college football bowl games, while Bonnie admits she's never had eggnog.
As two bomb cyclones have moved eastward, another storm is taking shape over the Great Lakes and into Western Pennsylvania. Ice Storm warnings are up as well as Winter Storm Warnings. Portland, OR received its first snowfall of the year, albeit light. Bonnie is complaining about sunshine and wind and really wants snow.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at B Squared, Your Weekly Weather Podcast! We are so thankful for all of our listeners and our interactions this year! On todays episode, we talk about the two bomb cyclones that impacted the US this week and we look ahead to potential severe weather during Thanksgiving.
Our show stickers are in! If you want one, hit us up on Twitter or Instagram @weatherpodcast. We talk about the record breaking cold snap and how the cool effect of "sea smoke" is caused. Temperatures will moderate a bit as the arctic air has left. The west coast gets into the act with some colder air and rain makes its return. We talk about how cows can swim as well.
The Polar Vortex makes its return as the Midwest and East Coast brace for incoming cold air and winter weather. Bonnie in Oklahoma will get to see it first hand, while Bobby in the Northwest will only get to see pictures and video. We get into the Christmas season shopping spirit courtesy of our friends at Helicity.co (not a sponsor) and pick our favorite Christmas sweaters. It's B Squared, Your Weekly Weather Podcast.
It's been a quiet end to the tropical season in the Atlantic. Subtropical storm Rebekah came and went and has been quiet the last couple of days. There is nothing forecasted to form in the next two days. Back at home, all eyes are on the incoming arctic air that will affect most of the country and will give the Northeast the first snowfall of the season.
The tropics were going to be quiet for a couple days, but in the short time frame in which we last spoke, two storms formed, Olga in the Gulf of Mexico and Pablo, over the eastern Atlantic. Olga was a non factor and Pablo is forecast to weaken into a tropical storm. Back in Oklahoma, Bonnie attended the National Weather Center's Weather Festival and in Oregon, Bobby attended the Oregon AMS' 27th Annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference.
It was a very active Sunday across Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Storm Prediction Center said they had eighteen tornado reports. The biggest tornado was a long track, high intensity twister that went through north of Dallas Texas. The EF-3 tornado was on the ground just over a half hour. Despite the severity of the storms, the NBC affiliate in Dallas waited six minutes to break into coverage. The Dallas Cowboys were playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. NOAA has issued its winter outlook and we take a look at the tropics.
The tropics have become a little more active, but the big story this week was the first real cold front affecting a lot of the nation. Bonnie in Oklahoma got some cool radar loops and weather social media was all over it. We're making that move from summer to fall to winter. Tropical Storm Melissa is sending in high waves into the Atlantic seaboard and there are couple of areas that NHC is watching.
The tropics have quieted down nicely, however we still have just under two months to go until the official end of the season. Bonnie talks about the cold front that blasted through Oklahoma yesterday and Bobby describes his weird vibrant dreams involving doppler radar. The Weather Channel has released its names for winter storms for the 2019-2020 season and we pick our favorites!
As the tropics have backed off slightly on activity, major Hurricane Lorenzo is just minding his own business in the Atlantic. Forecasts are calling for him to head toward the Azore Islands and then head up to Ireland. Back here in the US, we had some wild weather happen from Montana to Arizona and up into the upper Midwest. Severe storms brought tornadoes, hail, and damage.
The tropics are where the party is at this week! Imelda came and went and she left flooding rains over the gulf coast. Attention is now focused on storms Jerry and Karen. Jerry is out over open seas and Karen is forecasted to impact Puerto Rico midweek as a tropical storm. All eyes will be on her. The next storm in the chain is coming off of Africa and has a 90% chance of formation. Once that happens, Lorenzo will become it's given name.
The tropics remain very active as Tropical Storm and soon to be Hurricane Humberto churn away in the Atlantic. Humberto has pelted the always fragile islands of the Bahamas, but with just tropical storm force winds and rain, and thankfully won't affect them as a hurricane. We break down the size of Bermuda where Humberto is headed and we talk about major Hurricane Kiko in the Eastern Pacific.
Hurricane Dorian came ashore in the US near the Outer Banks of North Carolina and then quick proceeded up the coast toward New England before coming ashore again in Nova Scotia. Dorian caused wide spread damage along Coastal Carolina and once again when it slammed into Canada. The tropics remain active as the Gabrielle is headed toward Ireland, England, and Scotland. One new wave coming off Africa that warrants being watched. We talk about the impacts of the tornadoes that came ashore with Dorian and we look back at two impressive hurricanes that affected the US long ago.
On this edition of B Squared, it's all about Hurricane Dorian. The once Cat 5 storm with winds of 185mph slowly made his way through the Bahamas, leaving a path of destruction that will be felt for years to come. The storm is forecast to move up the east coast seaboard and affect South and North Carolina. Dorian will be a storm that is looked at as a storm that rewrote the forecasting books.
The tropics have finally started to heat up. Tropical Storm Dorian is out in the Atlantic and forecast to move into the Lesser Antilles this week. NHC is watching an area of showers off the North Carolina coast and further development is expected. Severe storms are starting to appear once again for the second chase season. Several states saw tornadoes this week and the outlook for strong and severe storms will exist for the upcoming week. We look at the forecasts for Oklahoma City and Portland.
The second chase season is upon us this week as several states in the upper Midwest and Central Plains have seen severe storms move through. The tropics remain very quiet, and that has us thinking if we've seen the worst, or a repeat of last year is on its way. Bonnie continues to deal with extreme heat in Oklahoma City.
It's been hot and humid over the central plains while the Northwest has seen some strong thunderstorms this week. The tropics remain quiet even as NOAA has issued it's revised seasonal outlook, calling for an above average hurricane season. Bonnie and Bobby discuss physics with roundabouts and how they clearly do not make tornadoes more likely and we break down our regional forecasts.
We jump into the weather by taking a look at the heat affecting the desert SW and spreading into the plains. We take a detour and talk about palm trees and hygrometers. Tropical Storm Erick is headed toward Hawaii and the Atlantic remains relatively quiet. All this and much much more on this weeks edition of B Squared Weather.
The heat is on! With heat indexes reaching into triple digits, a lot of the country is baking...but help is on the way. We break down the storms and the cooling effect that they bring and we look at the cold front forecasted to usher in more moderate air this week. The tropics are somewhat quiet and we look at the forecasts for Oregon and Oklahoma.
Welcome to B Squared, your weekly weather podcast. We talk about Hurricane Barry and it's impacts on the Gulf Coast and up the Mississippi River. We take a different look at the storm and venture down several different paths. Are you up on your hurricane trivia? Good, we are too and you'll hear why! We will look at the forecasts for Oklahoma and Oregon as well.
We kick off the second year of "B Squared" with Bonnie's favorite 4th of July joke and it's all down hill from there. Portland had a tornado this week come through and do some damage. NWS Portland rated as an EF-0. The eastern Pacific Ocean is active with two storms while we await a possible tropical system to move off the US into the gulf. Anchorage sets a new all time high temperature and according to one set of guidelines, it snowed in Houston, Texas last week. Bonnie and I talk about the California earthquakes and look forward to year two!
We celebrate the 1st year of B Squared, Your Weekly Weather Podcast! Bobby got a rare opportunity to storm chase this week and got to see some awesome storms. The tropics remain really quiet except for Tropical Storm Barbara in the Eastern Pacific. We look at our 4th of July forecasts and look forward to year 2 of B Squared!
We start to celebrate our one year anniversary, we look back at a wild week in weather. A derecho made its way from Colorado to South Carolina, leaving a lot damage in it's path. The tropics remain quiet and we sort of shame the rest of the non weather world for finally joining summer.
It's been an active weekend in the Plains as Oklahoma City and the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex got into the action with severe thunderstorms. We look at the meteorology behind the storms and talk about what we saw. A PDS Thunderstorm Watch was issued and I don't think most people realized that was that serious of a threat.
It seems once we hit June 1st, the severe storms just shut off, obviously that's not the case, but it really feels like it. We talk about the storms that moved through Oklahoma City this morning and then headed to Dallas. The tropics are quiet and its about the heat up in the Pacific Northwest.
It's been a very active second half of the month of May for severe storms across the US. We break down how many tornado reports the SPC received and take a look at how even with it so high, it's not that uncommon. Happy Meteorological Summer and the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. One area of interest has popped up and could become the second named storm of the season. Bonnie break down the Oklahoma forecast and Bobby talks about Oregon!
We look back at a very active week in the Plains and across the nation. Several PDS Tornado Watches were issued and almost 150 tornados were confirmed by NWS offices. Bonnie talks about going through two PDS events this week and we look at the storms that impacted Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and California. NOAA issued the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season outlook, we take a look at the chances of a normal season.
All eyes on Monday! Monday could be one of those days in the plains where all the ingredients come together to create severe storms that would be talked about for a long time. We take a look at the parameters that are forecasted to be in place and where they could impact people. Bonnie and Bobby talk about the impressive EF-3 tornado that tore up the Kansas countryside last Friday. The tropical season is still about two weeks away, however, we have an area of investigation already.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the severe storms across the plains this week and we celebrate Bonnie's Birthday!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We're having a fiesta here on B Squared! We talk about the severe weather that moved through the plains earlier this week and take a look at the May 3rd, 1999 F5 tornado that went moved through Moore, Oklahoma. We talk about National Hurricane Preparedness Week and Cyclone Fani's impressive size. Bonnie celebrates her birthday this week!
Let's talk basketball and weather! Bonnie and Bobby relive Damian Lillard's 37 foot, step back 3 that sent Portland to the next round of the NBA Playoffs! We break down the winter weather impacting the northern half of the country and look at the severe storms that moved through the south earlier in the week.
On this weeks edition of B Squared: Your Weekly Weather Podcast...Bobby and Bonnie take a look at the tornado outbreak that took place Wednesday through Friday in the Plains and heading east to the Mid Atlantic. We discuss James Spann's fireside chat and why its important to know where you live. The Blazers and Thunder are facing each other in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and Bonnie was in the building for Game 3. Hurricane Michael came ashore as a Cat 5 and we chat about the attack on The Weather Channel.
We discuss the severe weather in the deep south this weekend and how it made The Masters adjust the schedule. Bonnie breaks down why its so dangerous to chase in Dixie Alley. Bobby talks about the second bomb cyclone to hit the Midwest and the fact that it's pretty rare. Oklahoma City is playing Portland in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and Bobby and Bonnie talk some trash!
Bonnie and Bobby break down the Bomb Cyclone that no one really got to experience this week. We discuss the severe weather in the plains and take a look at the atmospheric river aimed at the Pacific Northwest! Bonnie says Oklahoma City is headed into the 80's this week.
As we close out National Weather Podcast Month, Bonnie takes an in-depth look at the action words of weather; Advisory-Watch-Warning and we examine what those mean. We break down the Storm Prediction Center's risk categories and debate how effective all these products are. We pose the question "What makes you take action?"
We take a look at the flooding taking place in the Midwest. Bonnie got a good taste of spring storms yesterday in Oklahoma City while Bobby in Oregon has gotten to enjoy some decent weather. National Weather Podcast Month continues and we look forward to this weeks forecast.
The Bomb Cyclone affected a lot of the country and we look at what happened with the historic storm. Central pressure bottomed out around 969 millibars and winds were impressive as the bombogenesis took place. After the storm exited, flooding is now the story in the plains. Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and other areas are experiencing heart breaking flooding.
We continue talking about National Weather Podcast Month as we get into the second week of March. Storms fired up over the south this weekend while the Midwest and Great Lakes brace for a strong system taking shape mid week. Bonnie tried out her new anemometer and Bobby had some surprise snow on Friday.
The first tornado outbreak happened yesterday, claiming the lives of twenty three people. Bonnie and Bobby discuss the storms as we kick off National Weather Podcast Month. In our mission to help create a "Weather Ready Nation," this is a perfect example of why we all need to pay attention. We discuss the cold weather impacting most of the country and it finally snowed in Oregon...in bunches.
Bonnie and Bobby break down this week in weather. We had an active weekend in the south with nine tornadoes. The Pacific Northwest is bracing for another winter storm and this could go down in record books as a strong late season snow storm.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the two conferences they attended this past week. GOES-17 is now operational and it will be a big boost to weather forecasting on the west coast. Oklahoma could see some ice and snow this week and the Pacific Northwest remains in under a cold trough.
Bonnie and Bobby break down this wild week in weather. Oklahoma battled arctic air and had a severe weather episode while Oregon fought a warm south wind and prevented Bobby's snow fall while only a couple miles away, the City of Portland got dumped on. Yay microclimates!
Bonnie and Bobby break down this weeks weather outlook for Oklahoma and Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is finally going to get into the winter weather and the Midwest and North East are thawing out.
Bonnie introduces us to the newest member of the B2, her new puppy Clyde. Bobby and Bonnie discuss the frigid air over the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Bonnie breaks down the upcoming forecast for Oklahoma and Bobby continues to have no exciting winter weather in Oregon. With the government shut down now over, Bonnie and Bobby thank the National Weather Service employees and share some thoughts on the issue.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss the cold air covering the eastern two thirds of the country. Temperatures are sub freezing and lots of snow have blanketed the upper Midwest, Great Lakes region and now head into New England. Out on the West Coast, its raining in the lowlands and snowing in the mountains. Bobby is ready to declare winter is over.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the impacts of Winter Storm Gia and how the storm has been beneficial to the state of Oklahoma. Bobby says plants in Oregon are confused with the sun and temperatures around 50.
Bonnie and Bobby break down OKC's winter weather and then break down last nights Pacific Northwest windstorm.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss their Christmases and how the weather for each one was completely different. Bobby witnessed first hand some awesome weather in action as he came over the Cascade mountain range and Bonnie got severe weather.
Merry Christmas! Bonnie and Bobby talk about the EF-2 tornado that hit Port Orchard, WA this week as well the incredible video of pollen being whipped up by the wind. Bonnie has finished all her shopping, but Bobby isn't sure if he is done or not.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the winter weather that is coming into the Pacific Northwest and lack of much winter weather in the plains. We discuss looking at cold and gust fronts on radio and Bonnie bought a house.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss the forecast gone wrong for the Oklahoma City area this week with snow and freezing rain, yet it didn't happen.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the late fall / early winter tornadoes. They break down the upcoming forecasts for Oklahoma and Oregon and they discuss the need for more data for models, especially for winter weather forecasting.
Bonnie and Bobby recap their Thanksgivings and what the weather was for turkey day. We take a look at the upcoming weather for Oregon and Oklahoma and we discuss our favorite weather instruments.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss the first big winter storm of the season and how it impacted the plains, Ohio Valley and east coast of the US. We get an update on the wildfires burning in California and look forward to Thanksgiving.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the early season cold air coming into the plains and could bring snow to the Midwest this weekend. They also discuss the fires raging in California and GOES-17 is on the move.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the three tornados that hit Oregon earlier this week, all three were EF-0 on the enhanced Fujita Scale. The Pacific Tropic season is still going strong while the Atlantic season has gone quiet.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss the winter weather and what their "perfect" winter event would be. Bobby recaps the Oregon AMS' annual winter weather conference and how the upcoming El Nino could impact winter weather in the Pacific NW. Bonnie talks about the airmass changes in Oklahoma.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss Hurricane Michael and how the wind speeds were truly amazing. They break down the NOAA Winter Outlook that came out on Thursday and take a look at the week ahead for Oklahoma and Oregon weather.
Bobby breaks down Hurricane Michael and its impact along the Florida Panhandle. Michael was a quick storm from start to finish.
Bobby talks with Nick B. from Minnesota on today's edition of B Squared. Nick's farm was hit by one, possibly two tornadoes last week. Bobby and Nick talk about the quick hitting nature of these storms, the cleanup and NWS assessment of the damage.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the cool down in the Midwest, the heat in the Pacific Northwest and the tropics have cooled down.
Bonnie and Bobby break down the rainfall records of Hurricane Florence and the flooding that has resulted with the impressive amount of rain that has fallen. We talk about the importance of having weather spotters and how one member of CoCoRaHs is responsible for the new North Carolina rainfall record, and we get the Oklahoma and Oregon forecast updates.
Bobby talks about Hurricane Florence as she gets close to making landfall along the Carolina coast.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the NWA presentation about timing of tornadoes, the possible active Atlantic Ocean and Bonnie is stuck in traffic again.
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the wildfire smoke that has made it around the country from fires burning in the west. They also talk about concert safety and the importance of being prepared while out at an outdoor event.
Bobby and Bonnie discuss some "SLCs" or scary looking clouds. They break down the smoke that is covering the west coast, and Bonnie is stuck in traffic surrounded by severe thunderstorms!
Bonnie and Bobby talk about the past weeks weather and talk about the monumental amount of rain Bonnie got in just one night. The Carr Fire spawned a fire whirl that had similar characteristics of an EF-3 tornado, and NOAA/NHC have issued a mid season forecast.
Bonnie and Bobby discuss the Trump Administration appointment of Kelvin Drogemeier as the science advisor. Bobby looks at a record July for the state of Oregon, and it continues to be quiet in the tropics.
We discuss the awesome firenado / waterspout video as well as the tornadic outbreak in Iowa last week.
Episode 3: Oklahoma continues to bake and we talk about our favorite fall and winter weather