12: Meaghan Thomas | Beyond the Forecast: The Life Of A Meteorologist

05/04/2023 43 min Episodio 12

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Episode Synopsis

Today's guest is Meaghan Thomas, a meteorologist with WKRN News 2 with years of experience in studying weather patterns and forecasting. In this podcast, Meaghan shares her insights into the fascinating world of meteorology, her non-profit The Heart Of Hearing, and more.

Connect With Meaghan
⁠https://www.meaghanthomas.com/
⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/megtomwx/
⁠https://www.theheartofhearing.org/

Connect With Alex
⁠https://www.instagram.com/xelaperson/⁠⁠
https://www.instagram.com/theloudchair/
⁠⁠https://www.theloudchair.com


0:00 Start
0:41 When do you get sleep as a Meteorologist?
4:25 The Heart Of Hearing
6:14 The stigma of hearing aids
8:30 When do people typically realize they need hearing aids?
12:12 The book Heart Of Hearing by Meaghan Thomas
20:30 The importance of ear protection
21:30 What can be done?
24:00 When did you know you wanted to be a Meteorologist?
28:00 How did you get over the fear of live television?
29:45 The power of confidence
30:05 Do people get upset with a wrong forecast?
33:27 How has the evolution of technology affected weather forecasting
34:50 Advice for someone looking to get into Meteorology
36:27 Why are tornados in the "Tornado Belt"
39:10 How often are you in the field?
41:00 How has social media changed your job?
42:39 Thanks for listening