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Alan Sealls: A Lifetime in Weather and the Future of AMS | Re-released
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- Weather Geeks
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- Dec 24, 2025
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- 2535
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Summary
RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 2025; Originally released April 30, 2025 Guest: Alan Sealls, AMS President-Elect For decades, broadcast meteorologists have been the trusted voices guiding us through hurricanes, tornadoes, and everyday forecasts. But behind every great weathercaster is a deep passion for both science and communication. Few embody that balance as well as Alan Sealls—a highly respected meteorologist, educator, and soon-to-be President of the American Meteorological Society. As we head into more uncertain times, Alan will certainly have a lot on his plate in 2026 as he manages the relationship between academic, government, broadcast, and private meteorologists all across the country. How will his tenured career translate to get this done? Let’s ask him right now on Weather Geeks Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Weather Geek 03:07 Career Trajectory and Passion for Meteorology 06:04 Navigating Challenges in Meteorology 09:00 The Importance of Education and Communication 12:00 Lessons Learned in the Broadcasting Industry 15:05 Community Engagement and Impact 18:04 Secrets to Effective Communication and Teaching 20:57 Engaging Communication in Meteorology 22:21 Approaching Severe Weather Coverage 25:42 The Impact of Technology on Meteorology 27:54 The Future of Broadcast Meteorology 30:01 Leadership and Representation in Meteorology 34:13 Exploring African American Contributions to Meteorology 39:57 Alan Sealls' Literary Contributions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .