Ologies with Alie Ward Tempestology (HURRICANES) Part 1 with Matt Lanza & Dr. Kim Wood
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Aug 6, 2025 Join meteorologists Dr. Kim Wood, an associate professor specializing in tropical meteorology, and Matt Lanza, a Houston-based forecaster and co-founder of The Eye Wall, as they unravel the mysteries of hurricanes. They discuss the chilling truth behind female-named hurricanes, the mechanics of storm formation, and the importance of hurricane hunters. The duo also critiques the Saffir-Simpson scale, debunks myths surrounding hurricane names, and touches on climate change's impact on these fierce storms, all while sharing personal hurricane experiences.
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Arizona's Unexpected Hurricane Impact
- In 1992, Hurricane Lester brought leftover moisture into Arizona, causing significant rain despite losing strength.
- Kim Wood explains that while hurricanes don't survive over land, their moisture can still cause impactful weather inland.
Tropical Cyclones: One Phenomenon, Many Names
- Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all types of tropical cyclones differentiated by location.
- Naming depends on geographic regions, with hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, typhoons in the western Pacific, and cyclones in the southern hemisphere.
Inside the Hurricane Hunter Planes
- Hurricane Hunter planes fly into storms around 3 km altitude gathering vital data with expert pilots and advanced instruments.
- Kim Wood describes the dangerous experience, including turbulence and the rare cases of crashes in early missions.