Features Dr. Nielsen-Gammon of Texas A&M and Dr. Jim Diaz of Louisiana State University.

Dr. Nielsen-Gammon helps local listeners understand the weather patterns and extreme weather in Texas. Some of these patterns are predictable, some are more sporadic. For example, we’ve experienced one degree Celsius in warming, as as a result, our rainfall (and storms) have greatly increased. Dr. Nielsen-Gammon also explains the challenges in predicting and modeling thunderstorms and tornados. Dr. Nielsen-Gammon also breaks down which storms pose the greatest economic, health, and environmental impacts. Dr. Nielsen-Gammon closes by helping locals to prepare for upcoming storms.

Dr. Diaz helps listeners connect the impact of storms and human health. He breaks down the top 3 most common causes of death as a result of storms and flooding. Dr. Diaz also reminds listeners that every storm is a different event with different risks. While immediate injury and death are grave impacts as a result of storms, there are also diseases transmitted by mosquitos and rats that have long-term impacts on human health. Dr. Diaz also breaks down why soil contamination after storms is such a threat to human health. Dr. Diaz closes by reminding listeners how they can protect their health during storms.