Show Notes
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In this episode of For the Love of Weather, we are joined by Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Jeff Berardelli for a fascinating conversation about hurricanes, climate communication and one of the world's most recognisable climate visuals, the Climate Stripes.
Jeff is a broadcast meteorologist for WFLA News Channel 8 Tampa Bay as well as being a fountain of knowledge about hurricanes, climate change and the power of great science communication.
Jeff reflects on his lifelong passion for weather, from growing up fascinated by snowstorms in New York to forecasting hurricanes in Florida. He explains how first-hand experience of sea level rise in Miami and increasingly extreme weather led him to retrain with a master's degree in climate science at Columbia University before becoming one of the first network meteorologists in the United States to combine weather forecasting with dedicated climate reporting. 🌍 In this episode, we chat about... 🌀 How climate change is influencing tropical cyclones , from stronger hurricanes to more frequent rapid intensification. 📱 The challenge of communicating weather and climate in a world of social media, misinformation and information overload. 🌈 The story behind the Climate Stripes and how Jeff recognised the power of Professor Ed Hawkins' simple but striking visualisation of global warming. 🤝 Launching Show Your Stripes Day; Jeff worked with Ed Hawkins and Climate Central to encourage meteorologists around the world to share their local climate stripes on TV and online. 🌎 What started as a campaign for weather broadcasters quickly grew into an international initiative embraced by scientists, organisations and the public to spark conversations about climate change.
Throughout the episode, Jeff argues that meteorologists have a unique responsibility to explain the links between weather and climate, helping audiences understand not just what the weather will do today, but how our changing climate is reshaping the future. You can find Jeff on all socials under Jeff Beradelli.
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You can find this video on YouTube here https://youtu.be/XaYWg74D6l4 Is climate change making flying more turbulent? And what exactly is the jet stream? In this episode of For the Love of Weather, Gemma and Aisling are joined by Professor Paul Williams, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Reading and one of the world's leading experts on the jet stream, aviation turbulence and climate change. Paul explains the latest science behind one of the biggest questions in weather and aviation: Is climate change making turbulence worse? He also unpacks how the jet stream shapes our weather, why storms and heavy rainfall are becoming more intense, and how weather forecasts continue to improve. In this episode, you'll discover: 🌍 What the jet stream is and why it matters ✈️ How climate change is affecting the atmosphere where aircraft fly ☁️ What clear-air turbulence is—and why pilots can't always see it 🛫 Whether flying is likely to become bumpier in the future 🌪️ Why storms and extreme rainfall are becoming more intense 💨 How weather balloons, satellites and aircraft improve weather forecasting ❤️ Why turbulence is a normal part of flying—and why it shouldn't stop you from travelling Whether you're fascinated by weather, curious about climate science, or simply want to understand what causes turbulence on your next flight, this episode is packed with expert insights and surprising facts. If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather Find out more about Professor Paul Williams and his research: https://www.met.reading.ac.uk/~williams/
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