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Episode 18: How Are Weather Forecasts Made? - has KSHB 41 Chief Meteorologist & Weather2020 Founder, Gary Lezak, explain how we predict the weather.Episode Summary:This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Gary Lezak, a meteorologist with over 30 years of experience. Beginning his KC career by being named the Chief Meteorologist of KSHB 41 in 1999. From overcoming cancer to having his weather dog Windy on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to publishing peer-reviewed research, Gary is constantly reaching achievements. As Gary retires from his Chief Meteorologist duties, he will move forward with his own company Weather2020.Founded by Gary and Jeff Penner, creators of Lezak’s Recurring Cycle (LRC), a scientific method of forecasting weather. Using the LRC, weather forecasts can be created with an 84-day lead time. Weather2020 provides an API for consumer and business applications as well as custom weather intelligence for weather-sensitive industries.As a meteorologist, Gary discusses how we can predict the weather. Listen as Gary describes forecasting models, weather patterns, and the challenges of predicting weather in the Midwest.In this episode we discuss:00:00 - Boysenberry by Jeff Shirley (Apple & Spotify)01:29 - Introducing Gary Lezak05:41 - Catching a Break10:03 - The Job of a Meteorologist15:11 - Importance of Forecasting the Weather18:09 - LRC Explanation25:37 - Benefits of LRC33:46 - Difficult Forecasting37:05 - Handling Criticism38:42 - KC Weather41:51 - Forecast Lengths44:28 - Resources & Closing Remarks46:13 - Conclusion and InformationResources:Gary Lezak: Twitter & BioWeather2020
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