Guest: Adam Fouche, University of Georgia

When you head to a big football game or an outdoor concert, you’re probably thinking about the music, the crowd, and the excitement in the air. But behind the scenes, there’s another team hard at work — one that’s watching the skies. From lightning delays to fast-moving thunderstorms, weather can quickly turn a packed stadium or festival into a serious safety challenge. Protecting tens of thousands of people requires careful planning, constant monitoring, and sometimes very quick decisions. Today we’re joined by Adam Fouche, Interim Associate Vice President for Environmental Safety, Risk, and Resiliency at the University of Georgia. His team works behind the scenes to help keep major events — from concerts to packed game days — safe when the weather takes a turn.

Chapters

1. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
2. 00:53 Adam Fouche's Weather Geek Origin Story
3. 02:45 Adam's Role in Weather Safety at UGA
4. 04:09 Weather Safety in Large Campus Events
5. 07:09 Weather Risk Assessment for Events
6. 10:22 Lightning Protocols and the 8-Mile Rule
7. 12:57 Debate on Lightning Delay Rules
8. 13:44 Break 1
9. 15:15 Weather Support Models at SEC Schools
10. 18:01 Collaboration with National Weather Service
11. 20:04 Communication Strategies for Weather Risks
12. 21:59 Psychology of Weather Risk Perception
13. 25:01 Venue Design and Weather Vulnerabilities
14. 26:07 Break 2
15. 26:38 Understanding Severe vs. Non-Severe Weather
16. 30:09 Technology and Weather Monitoring Tools
17. 33:33 Public Safety Advice for Weather Preparedness

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Guest: Jordan Hall

Storm chasing has always lived right at the edge—part science, part instinct, and part, let’s be honest… a little bit of chaos. But these days, it’s not just about being in the right place at the right time—it’s also about capturing it, sharing it, and bringing people along for the ride in real time. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re talking with storm chaser Jordan Hall—someone who’s spent countless hours on the road tracking down everything from classic supercells to high-risk, high-reward setups… all while navigating what it means to be a storm chaser in the age of social media. We’ll get into some of his wildest chase stories, the decisions that matter most when things get intense, and how storm chasing is evolving in a world where your next viral video might be just one tornado away.

Chapters

1. 00:00 The Thrill of Storm Chasing
2. 10:01 From Hobby to Career: The Journey of a Storm Chaser
3. 16:17 Break 1
4. 20:10 Navigating the Challenges of Storm Chasing
5. 23:03 Break 2
6. 29:22 Navigating Personal Safety
7. 29:59 The Role of Social Media in Storm Chasing
8. 30:35 Pressure and Competition in Storm Chasing
9. 32:06 Impact of Social Media on Storm Chasing
10. 34:42 International Storm Chasing Adventures
11. 36:55 Choosing Which Storms to Chase
12. 38:06 Awe-Inspiring Natural Phenomena
13. 39:39 Unique Chase Stories
14. 40:09 The Intersection of Storm Chasing and First Response
15. 44:32 Challenges of Chaser Convergence
16. 48:01 The Storm Chasing Community
17. 49:59 Advice for Aspiring Storm Chasers

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Guest: Dr. Michael Pritchard, Director of Climate Simulation Research

When we think about climate models, we often picture supercomputers humming away in government labs or university basements. But increasingly, some of the most powerful tools shaping the future of climate science are coming from an unexpected place — Silicon Valley. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Pritchard, Director of Climate Simulation Research at NVIDIA. Yes, that NVIDIA — the company known for powering gaming, AI, and some of the world’s fastest computing systems. But behind the scenes, NVIDIA is helping drive a revolution in climate and Earth system modeling, using advanced GPUs and machine learning to build faster, higher-resolution simulations of our planet. In this episode, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping climate science, what it takes to simulate Earth in unprecedented detail, and why the future of forecasting may depend as much on silicon as it does on physics.

Chapters

1. 00:00 Introduction to AI in Weather and Climate Modeling
2. 03:21 Understanding NVIDIA's Role in Climate Simulation
3. 05:34 The Motivation Behind Earth Simulation
4. 07:40 AI vs Traditional Weather Modeling Techniques
5. 11:10 Addressing Concerns About AI in Weather Forecasting
6. 13:49 Break 1
7. 14:19 The Earth 2 Project and Its Implications
8. 18:37 Open Source Weather Models and Their Importance
9. 23:33 Exploring GPUs and Their Role in AI
10. 24:51 Stormscope: A New Era in Nowcasting
11. 28:55 AI and Machine Learning in Mesoscale Forecasting
12. 31:48 Break 2
13. 32:15 Ensuring Ethical AI in Weather Forecasting
14. 35:31 The Future of AI in Climate Modeling

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