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WeatherBrains 1052: He Pulled It Out Of His You-Know-What
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- WeatherBrains
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- Mar 17, 2026
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- 6212
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Summary
Tonight's WeatherBrains episode is all about marine weather! We discuss wave forecasting, marine hazards, and the many products issued for mariners. Guest WeatherBrain for tonight's episode is Chris Landsea. He was formerly the Science and Operations Officer for 11 years at NHC, and he's now the Chief of TAFB (Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch) at the NHC. He has served in this role since 2019. Chris, it's great to have you on tonight's episode. Guest WeatherBrain and meteorologist Brian Lamarre was formerly the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the Lubbock TX NWS office. He then served 17 years as the MIC (Meteorologist in Charge) at the Tampa FL NWS. The panel discusses the various commonly seen marine alerts, including freezing spray forecasts, Special Marine Warnings, and hazardous sea warnings. Brian, welcome to the show! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: [email protected]. Looking back at WeatherBrains Episode 46 featuring Dr. William Gray (Fall 2006) - Link incoming! (13:00) What is the NWS Marine Program? (14:30) Small Craft Advisories (18:00) Gale Warnings and why are these necessary? (21:00) What are rip currents and why is this a hazard? (23:30) Respiratory hazards and other entry level hazards (28:00) Coastal flood advisories/warnings (31:30) Special Marine Warnings and what conditions are needed to require one (34:00) Waterspouts and the call to action for the general public (36:30) Forecasting wave heights and the main 2 types of waves that are commonly produced (44:30) Deep dive into rogue waves and significant wave height (47:30) NHC TAFB (Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch): Who is it and what do they do? (55:00) Increasing traffic in polar regions and the ice/o…