MPR: Jet StreamingEvery week Jet Streaming brings an insider's look at the weather and climatology. It's everything you wanted to know about the weather, but were afraid to ask.Jet Streaming for Wednesday, April 30- April 30, 2008 Despite snow showers in parts of the Midwest, spring flowers are blooming across a large part of the U.S. and that can mean seasonal allergies. This week, Jet Streaming gets the lowdown on the battle to beat the pollen with Twin Cities allergist Dr. Richard Sveum. And we'll take a spin with Skywarn spotter Nick Elms as he chases severe storms and tornadoes. Our Website of the Week spotlights National Air Quality Awareness Week with a visit to www.airnow.gov.http://download.publicradio.org/podcast/minnesota/podcasts/jet_streaming/2008/30_64.mp3 Jet Streaming for Wednesday, April 23- April 23, 2008 If you've ever wondered who sounds the sirens when tornadoes approach, we'll find out who makes the call to hit the button and what it takes to get the job done with Tim Turnbull, Director of Emergency Management for Hennepin County in Minnesota. And while some folks blame the "computer models" when forecasts go bad, usually these models are pretty good and are about to get even better. Jet Streaming gets the latest from Dr. Louis Uccellini, director of the National Centers for Environmental..http://download.publicradio.org/podcast/minnesota/podcasts/jet_streaming/2008/04/23_64.mp3 Jet Streaming for Wednesday, April 16- April 16, 2008 Tornadoes top the Jet Streaming menu this week -- we talk with severe weather photojournalist Warren Faidley about how storm chasing has become a "vacation destination" for some folks. And when those tornadoes do get to your neighborhood, who makes the call to issue the warnings We talk to a Warning Coordinating Meteorologist in Duluth, Minnesota on how it's done. And our Website of the Week -- stormtrack.org -- checks out storm chasers trading first-hand accounts of their adventures.http://download.publicradio.org/podcast/minnesota/podcasts/jet_streaming/2008/04/16_64.mp3 Jet Streaming for Wednesday, April 9- April 9, 2008 Weather can hit big business right in the pocket book -- it affects what you see at the store and how much you pay for it! Jet Streaming chats with American Public Media's "Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal about weather and the economy. Also: is the meteorologist you see on TV really trained or just another pretty face We'll show you how you can tell if your favorite weatherperson has the seal of approval. And check out Science Daily, our Website Of The Week -- http:www.sciencedaily.com -- a...http://download.publicradio.org/podcast/minnesota/podcasts/jet_streaming/2008/04/09_64.mp3 Jet Streaming for Wednesday, April 2- April 2, 2008 As we enter Spring and tornado season, Jet Streaming talks to a Texas Tech researcher on how to build better tornado-proof homes. And if you've been thinking about becoming a meteorologist someday, we'll get the latest on college programs to help make your dream come true.http://download.publicradio.org/podcast/minnesota/podcasts/jet_streaming/2008/04/02_64.mp3 |