Today’s Meteorology Matters podcast is based on an article from The Atlantic on how Hitler dismantled democracy in Germany except you’ll notice one tiny detail has been changed. Donald Trump‘s name has been substituted for Adolf Hitler‘s. How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 DaysSource: "How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days" by Timothy W. Ryback, The Atlantic (January 8, 2025)Executive Summary:This article details the rapid and calculated manner in which Adolf Hitler, after becoming Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933, systematically dismantled the Weimar Republic's democrati
National Weatherperson's Day: This day, observed on February 5th, commemorates the birth of John Jeffries (1744/1745-1819), a physician and one of America’s first weather observers, who began daily measurements in Boston in 1774 and who took the first balloon observation in 1784. The day recognizes the men and women who provide weather, water, and climate services. It was created in the 1990’s. Meteorology Matters provides an overview of the meteorology field, its various facets, and related professions. We cover career paths, educational requirements, job outlook, demographics, and the histor
Florida Heat and Worker SafetyKey Themes:Extreme Heat as a Growing Threat:Florida is experiencing increasingly severe and frequent heat waves, exacerbated by climate change and warming oceans.The heat index, which factors in both temperature and humidity, is reaching dangerous levels. South Florida is particularly hard hit, experiencing a much greater number of days with heat indexes above 105F than in previous years."The climate crisis is making Florida hotter – and more humid." ("3 heat.pdf")Data shows record-breaking temperatures across Florida, with 2023 having some of the hottest months o