Hosts Joe Martucci, Dan Skeldon, and Palma Shiles discuss recent tidal flooding from Southern California to Miami, what persistent moderate flooding can mean for coastal communities, and the possibility of an active El Niño winter. Palma leads a run of meteorologist-themed “would you rather” questions, prompting reflections on forecast accountability, public safety, and communicating climate science.

Chapters

00:00 Meet the hosts and catch up on coastal flooding

02:11 Onshore winds, El Niño, and possible upcoming flooding

04:33 Record high tides in San Diego and Los Angeles

07:19 Miami’s six consecutive days of moderate flooding

08:34 How long can persistent flooding last on the Jersey Shore?

13:29 Palma’s family flood-plan safety reminder

14:14 Could an active El Niño winter bring more coastal storms?

15:23 Would you rather overforecast or miss a major storm?

18:26 Forecast accountability and handling public criticism

20:06 Explaining climate change and storm surge

23:24 Would you rather forecast without radar or models?

25:54 Dreams, oak leaves, and the hosts’ off-topic roundup

Hurricane Hal, Dr. Hal Needham, is the world's premiere researcher on storm surges and for this week's episode, you get a look at the top 3 storm surges on record for New Jersey, American and the globe. Hurricane Hal describes why NJ hasn't even seen a worst-case scenario for storm surge on record yet but also why NJ will never be top of the list for the globe. Tune in to be amazed! You can find Hurricane Hal's research on http://www.u-surge.net/ and if you're in Galveston, TX, go on his Hurricane Tour around town http://www.galvestonhurricanetour.com/.

Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday at 7PM, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it empowers leaders with dynamic workshops. Visit http://njcoastalcoalition.com to learn more!

One storm can define a winter—and launch a career. WFMZ meteorologist Clayton Stiver joins Joe Martucci and Dan Skeldon to revisit unforgettable blizzards, discuss Jersey Shore flooding, and debate what’s next for winter weather and forecasting.

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guests

02:09 Comparison of fall foliage in New England, Colorado, and the Northeast

05:01 Dan Skeldon's memorable storm experiences and forecasting highlights

10:09 The impact of El Nino on upcoming winter weather and snow forecasts

14:58 Meteorology education pathways: Mississippi State and beyond

19:48 The future of meteorology and weather media in the digital age

24:56 Discussion on recent storms, tidal flooding, and media coverage

30:06 Closing thoughts and where to follow the guests