Behind the Front
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWBRC First Alert Chief Meteorologist, Wes Wyatt, is going beyond the forecast. He sits down with weekly guests to chat about a range of weather topics.
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Behind the Front: Summer Showers
July 01, 2020 10:51 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice chats with meteorologist Jill Gilardi about the unpredictability of summer showers. They also discuss other unpredictable situations like working from home, the demolition of the weather studio and the strange appetite of Good Day Alabama meteorologist Mickey Ferguson. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: As the Saharan dust settles...
June 22, 2020 11:21 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week on Behind the Front WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and meteorologist Wes Wyatt discuss the effects of dust in the atmosphere as it travels from the Sahara Desert. The two also discuss some exciting changes coming to the WBRC studio and how the changes will impact the weather team. Plus, Wes works with the community to get a weather camera installed on the campus of the University of Montevallo. Find out how the installation is contributing to our FIRST ALERT Weather coverage. ...
Behind the Front: Lightning - Fact vs. Fiction
June 16, 2020 13:28 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBThink you know lightning? Where it comes from, what it means, how to handle it? Well, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice will put your knowledge to the test. J-P and John Deblock, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the Birmingham National Weather Service, are sifting through lightning fact and fiction. What you learn may change how you handle lightning next time it strikes. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956...
Behind the Front: What is Forensic Meteorology?
June 09, 2020 17:45 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBWBRC FOX6 News Chief Meteorologist talks to Dr. Tim Coleman about forensic meteorology. Dr. Coleman works with companies and attorneys relating to how the weather impacts incidents like insurance claims. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Flying in the Right Weather
June 03, 2020 12:25 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice uses two of his expertise to bring us this week’s episode of Behind The Front. Flying and meteorology go hand-in-hand and J-P breaks down the difference weather can make when you’re traveling through the air. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Weather questions with Matt Daniel
May 27, 2020 11:37 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with WBRC Meteorologist Matt Daniel. Matt works the early-morning shift, doing weather for Good Day Alabama and he and J-P Dice rarely cross paths when they’re in the studio. Now that they’re working from home it presented the perfect opportunity for the two meteorologists to catch up and answer some of your questions. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can ...
Behind the Front: Exploring WSFA’s new studio with Josh Johnson
May 20, 2020 12:46 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBWhat goes into the weather center of a new TV studio? That’s what WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice wants to discuss with Josh Johnson, Chief Meteorologist at WSFA, our sister station in Montgomery. Josh talks about the decision making that goes into designing a weather set and how quickly they had to put the new space to use when unexpected severe rolled through before they could even get comfortable. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Clic...
Behind the Front: Facebook Q&A
May 13, 2020 11:59 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice likes to answer your questions from time to time. This is one of those times, when J-P hops on Facebook to find out what’s on everyone’s mind. Some of the questions and answers may surprise you. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Model Madness
May 06, 2020 12:37 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks to WBRC meteorologist Jill Gilardi about the unexpected impact COVID-19 is having on the reliability of model data. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Understanding Wake Lows
April 29, 2020 13:49 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBWhen it comes to weather, there is always something new to learn - even if you’re a veteran meteorologist. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with Dr. Tim Coleman, a researcher at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, about wake lows. Wake lows are a high-wind weather event that aren’t very common but cause damage very similar to tornadoes. When a wake low made its way through the WBRC viewing area in late April 2020 it ripped up massive trees and destroyed homes, so J-P aims ...
Behind the Front: Stormy Easter Sunday Takaway
April 23, 2020 15:28 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBTornadoes and storms that hit Alabama on Easter destroyed homes and changed some lives forever. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice looks closely at the FIRST ALERT Weather Day, how he saw the signs it could be bad and what scientists have learned since the severe weather. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: The At-Home Weather Edition
April 08, 2020 14:15 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBBehind the Front is going behind the scenes, social-distancing style. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice has been doing the weather from home and now he is walking us through his setup and what it’s like to broadcast on live TV from his house. You might be surprised how many pros and cons you can relate to as we all adjust to a new normal. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your ho...
Behind the Front: Signs of Spring
April 01, 2020 13:45 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBThe first signs of spring are in the air and for many people, breezy temperatures have been a welcomed change. WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and meteorologist Jill Gilardi discuss the the record-breaking wet weather pattern of the last few months and the changes they see coming. It’s a lighthearted conversation just in time for spring. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your h...
Behind the Front: Weather and coronavirus correlations
March 25, 2020 12:56 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and meteorologist Wes Wyatt discuss research that indicates the role weather plays in the coronavirus pandemic. Certain patterns in temperature and the spread of viruses suggest there could be a correlation. Find out what the science says and what it means to you. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: The Puzzle Behind the Nashville Tornadoes
March 11, 2020 11:56 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is joined by meteorology researcher and consultant Dr. Tim Coleman to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tornadoes that devastated the Nashville area on March 3. In the aftermath of a storm that took the lives of at least 24 people, J-P and Dr. Coleman discuss the mysterious circumstances where conditions were not ideal for a storm that severe. Dew Point, CAPE - they look all the components that equal a major tornado, but none of it seems to add...
Behind the Front: Why Body Language Matters
March 04, 2020 12:42 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow about the subtleties of body language. When all eyes are on you, people take in more than just your words. Learn what people look for in body language, how it impacts the message and how J-P handles the pressure. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Willy the Weather Kid
February 26, 2020 13:48 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBSometimes the best way to talk to a child about weather is to see weather through a child’s eyes first. That’s why the WBRC FOX6 First Alert Weather team is getting into the puppet show business. This week’s podcast is all about Willy the Weather Kid. Willy is a smart little guy with a few fears and a lot of curiosity when it comes to weather. Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and Meteorologist Jill Gilardi explain how Willy came about and how they hope he will help kids understand weather ...
Behind the Front: The Evolution of Weather Alerts with Jim Coker
February 19, 2020 12:43 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBWBRC Chief meteorologist J-P Dice sits down with Jefferson County Emergency Management Director Jim Coker to discuss the ways in which weather alerts have evolved over the years. From outdoor sirens to social media to apps, information is certainly more accessible. But with more access comes more responsibility. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weath...
Behind the Front: Outdoor sirens are not the answer
February 12, 2020 13:43 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and WBRC meteorologist Jill Gilardi discuss why it’s not a good idea to rely on outdoor sirens to alert you of severe weather. Recently severe thunderstorms have produced EF-0 to EF-2 tornadoes that have been deadly. When it comes to severe thunderstorms, being proactive saves lives. J-P and Jill jump into the conversation and figure out what methods are outdated and what methods get the job done. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by...
Behind the Front: Always be weather aware
February 05, 2020 17:19 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBWBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice talks with John De Block with National Weather Service Birmingham. De Block is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist for NWS. Dice and De Block talk about the fact we’ve already had several weather deaths in Alabama this year. Severe weather happens year-round in Alabama, and both meteorologists agree the first key to staying safe is always be weather aware and weather prepared. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. C...
Behind the Front: Married to a Meteorologist
January 29, 2020 12:13 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week’s interview on Behind the Front hits close to home. WBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice sits down with his wife, Aliece Dice, to find out what it’s like being married to a meteorologist. The unpredictable nature of weather makes for unexpected and often long hours. “It’s more like a lifestyle than a job,” J-P says. Aliece is the person closest to J-P, and she plays an important role in his ability to keep us all safe. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsore...
Behind the Front: January 11, 2020 Aftermath
January 22, 2020 12:01 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBSevere weather rolled through Alabama with force on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Wind speeds reached 134 mph and an EF-4 tornado killed three people in Pickens County. As communities continue recovering, WBRC Chief Meteorologist JP Dice and WBRC meteorologist Wes Wyatt sit down to discuss the circumstances surrounding the deaths in Pickens County and what actions you should take to protect yourself and loved ones. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exter...
Behind the Front: Most memorable weather events of 2019
January 14, 2020 14:21 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice and fellow WBRC meteorologist Jill Gilardi sit down to go over the most memorable weather events of 2019. Jill recaps her near run in with a tornado in Bibb County, and JP remembers the time he cut his vacation short for snow that only lasted ten minutes. Last year was full of ups and downs and your WBRC First Alert Weather team has been with you for them all. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or...
Behind the Front: The psychological impact of snow
January 08, 2020 12:46 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBWBRC FOX6 Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice wants to figure out why people are so dramatic about snow. He’s noticed throughout the years that if he mentions snow, people buy out the bread aisle and prepare for the worst. J-P sits down with UAB psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow to unpack his troubled experiences with viewers and their reaction to snow. And Klapow sheds some light on the psychological impact Alabama weather has on the people who live here. This episode of Behind the Front is...
Behind the Front: Discussing the devastation of December 16
January 01, 2020 14:35 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice sits down with Science Operations Officer Kevin Laws of the Birmingham National Weather Service and WBRC meteorologist Jill Gilardi to discuss a severe weather event that devastated areas around the state Monday, December 16. There were fatalities from a EF-2 tornado in Lawrence County and several other tornadoes throughout the viewing area, including a EF-0 tornado in southern Shelby County that Jill ran right into. Hear how she avoided a dangerous si...
Behind the Front: Christmas Weather Suspense
December 18, 2019 12:12 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBAlabama is notorious for active wintertime weather, and Christmas in the south could very well deliver memorable weather. From tornadoes to ice storms and even a year that felt as balmy as a day at the beach, J-P and Wes dig up their most memorable Christmas time forecasts and discuss the impact the holidays has on how they do their job. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your hom...
Behind the Front: Colds and Cold Weather - The Correlation
December 11, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBEver hear someone say “Bundle up before you catch a cold?” There are many variations of this phrase floating around during the colder months, but are there really more germs floating around? This week on Behind the Front, WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice has a conversation with Dr. Jason Jenkins to figure out what’s the correlation between cold weather and getting sick - and some of the connections may surprise you. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exterio...
Behind the Front: Winter Weather Q&A with J-P Dice
December 04, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBJ-P Dice opens the floor for winter weather questions. If you have future questions about weather-related topics, follow J-P on Facebook. Listen as he answers easy questions, hard questions and explains why some questions are down right impossible to answer. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Beating Weather Blues
November 20, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBAs the weather changes you may find your mood changing, as well. UAB psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow sits down with WBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice to talk about the effects weather can have on our brain. Temperature, humidity and the amount of daylight can trigger psychological as well as physiological reactions. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Severe Winter Weather
November 13, 2019 12:32 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBAs winter weather approaches, J-P Dice and Jill Gilardi sit down to talk about kind of severe weather the colder months can bring our way. Plus, make sure you are prepared by having a programmed weather radio. While cell phones offer convenience when it comes to checking for weather updates, it pays to have a form of reliable communication in case severe weather is threatening the safety of you and your family. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click ...
Behind the Front: Commitment to Coverage
November 06, 2019 17:20 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBWBRC chief meteorologist J-P Dice sits down with WBRC General Manager Collin Gaston to talk business. Weather is an important part of our lives, but it also plays a major role in how WBRC functions as a news station. J-P and Collin break down how programming decisions are made when the weather gets severe, the type of investment the company puts into weather and how our one-of-a-kind, six-man weather team originated. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. ...
Behind the Front: A Dive into Sinkholes
October 30, 2019 11:46 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBJ-P Dice gets to the bottom of sinkholes with Dr. Sandy Ebersole, a geologist with the geological survey of Alabama. The ground opening up unexpectedly and swallowing whatever is in its path might seem like a scary thought, but Dr. Ebersole's easy-going manner puts you at ease as the discussion dives into the caves and voids in the bed rock of the earth's surface. Discover the impact of water levels, what experts do to predict future sinkholes and how to protect yourself and your property as...
Behind the Front: Facebook Q&A with J-P Dice
October 23, 2019 14:51 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBJ-P Dice utilized Facebook to ask viewers to bring their pesky unanswered weather questions to one place - the comment section. Listen along as he sheds light on microbursts, snow in Alabama and why one woman’s trees might be sick. You may get answers to questions to didn’t even know you had. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Understanding the impacts of climate
October 16, 2019 09:53 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBPeople who live in Alabama know that the weather can be very particular. J-P Dice chats with climatologist John Christy about our southeast climate and the effects of a weather event like the recent drought. Why did we have such a hot summer? What long-term impacts can we expect from the drought? What role does the local soil and vegetation and play? This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help pro...
Behind the Front: Outlasting a drought
October 09, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBJ-P Dice sits down with Steve Lake, a cattle and poultry farmer in Cullman County, to talk about the highs and lows of temperatures and rainfall and how unpredictable conditions are just part of the job when mother nature is in charge. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Breaking the Heat Wave
October 02, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBOctober is be here but it certainly doesn’t feel like fall. Much of Alabama has been dealing with extreme heat and drought conditions. WBRC chief meteorologist J-P Dice sits down with Jill Gilardi to figure out just when the hot, dry pattern will let up, climate change, long-term forecasting and why communication is key. Find out how WBRC meteorologists handle the tricky transition of the seasons. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: ...
Behind the Front: Understanding Air Quality
September 25, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBDid you know there is an air quality meteorologist? They are responsible for issuing the air quality forecast daily based on the air quality index. J-P Dice speaks with Matt Lacke, an air pollution meteorologist in Jefferson County, who explains why air quality is so important during the summer and what factors determine issuing a code yellow, code orange, etc. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante c...
Behind the Front: Emergency Management at UA with Donald Keith
September 18, 2019 13:04 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBWBRC Chief Meteorologist J-P Dice is sits down with experts to discuss how weather plays a role in basically everything. This week, J-P talks to Donald Keith to discus the University of Alabama and how severe weather is addressed for everything from campus life to what to do with 100,000 fans at Bryant-Denny Stadium. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Don't call someone fat on social media
September 11, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, JP-Dice talks about the dark side of broadcasting. Storms and hurricanes may be bad news but so are internet bullies. UAB psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow breaks down the science on people who believe they know more than the weather person on TV, and why they resort to insults on the internet. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Forecasting a Hurricane
September 04, 2019 14:21 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIt’s the peak of hurricane season, and storms like Dorian have everyone watching the weather. The impact of a hurricane is un-measurable, and meteorologists are tasked with making the most accurate predictions possible. WBRC meteorologists J-P Dice and Wes Wyatt sit down to discuss how reading the data can be a close a call and how far technique has come in helping forecast a storm hundreds of miles over the ocean. But even with all the bells and whistles, sometimes simply taking a look outs...
Behind The Front: Emergency Management with Randy Pewitt
August 28, 2019 14:36 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThe hospital and university that make up the UAB sits in the heart of downtown Birmingham and is a blur of activity that sees tens of thousands of employees, students and visitors each day. UAB’s presence is reminiscent of a small city within itself and when a severe weather event impacts the area, many peoples’ well-being is at stake. Randy Pewitt, the Director of Emergency Management at UAB, sits down with JP-Dice to talk about what goes into organizing and executing severe weather plans a...
Behind the Front: Location is everything
August 21, 2019 11:04 - 20 minutes - 28 MBThis week J-P Dice sits down with Chris Darden of the National Weather Service Birmingham office to uncover what works and what doesn’t when communicating with the public about weather events. Meteorologists work to give an accurate prediction of where severe weather is headed, but it’s up to the community to know if they’re in the cross-hairs. Do you know where you are in relation to other counties and cities? Turns out, many people don’t. And when it comes to severe weather, knowing where...
Behind the Front: Interpreting the Data
August 14, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBSevere weather comes in many forms, and this week J-P Dice and Wes Wyatt talk about the technicalities of forecasting severe summer weather. It’s a serious nerd session of mesoscale convection systems, what to look for on satellite imagery and appreciating just how far technology has come. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: No Lazy Weather Days
August 07, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBSummer vacation at some point seems to drag. It’s the same thing every day and you find yourself wanting to change it up. Who knew the weather team felt the same way? When it’s nothing but sunny skies and the same scattered showers for days on end, J-P Dice and Jill Gilardi have to figure out how to keep the weather interesting. Learn what they do to get through the slump, why not having active weather is a good thing and why it’s best to wear a bib when eating seafood in Cape Cod. This ep...
Behind the Front: Weather Consulting
July 31, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBKeeping viewers safe is the main goal of a forecast. But what’s the best way to convey that information? Tim Heller is a weather consultant, who works with meteorologists on how to better communicate with the audience. He joins J-P Dice to discuss HellerWeather, working in Houston, and how Hurricane Harvey changed the course of his career. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your ho...
Behind the Front: Dog Days of Summer
July 24, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBWelcome to summer in the south! The time of year when scattered storms and heat dominate the weather headlines. So what exactly is a “feels like” temp? And what does it really mean when there’s a 50% chance of rain on the radar? J-P Dice and Wes Wyatt break down some of the more common terms you need to know this time of year. Plus, thoughts on Hurricane Barry, favorite hot dog condiments, and a send off to Behind the Front producer, Sebastian Posey. This episode of Behind the Front is spo...
Behind the Front: Delivering Weather with FedEx
July 17, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBDid you know FedEx has their own in-house meteorology department? Kory Gempler, Manager of Weather Services, joins J-P Dice to discuss how the team at FedEx’s global operations center helps guide Air & Ground crews across the world, making sure your shipment arrives, no matter the forecast. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Forecasting for Royal Caribbean Cruises
July 10, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBJim Van Fleet spends his days building forecasts. But he’s not focusing on a particular area or state, he’s working on forecasts for all around the world. He’s the Chief Meteorologist for Royal Caribbean International. Jim joins J-P Dice to discuss being the first of his kind and what it has been like shaping the brand new position. Plus what it’s like transitioning from being on television to traveling all over the globe to keep people safe – SPOILER ALERT: It’s pretty awesome. This episo...
Behind the Front: Predicting Pop-ups – Why forecasting summer storms can be so difficult
July 03, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIt’s not uncommon this time of year to see a storm seemingly pop up out of nowhere in the afternoon. J-P Dice and Wes Wyatt discuss why the summer can be the hardest season to forecast. Plus, J-P and Wes talk BBQ just in time for the Fourth of July. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.
Behind the Front: Heat Exhaustion & Heatstroke
June 26, 2019 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBYou might get sick of the heat during the summer months, but you can also get sick BECAUSE of the heat too. Dr. Jason Junkins MD joins J-P Dice to discuss how the heat can send you to the hospital and the warning signs of heatstroke. Plus, what’s the #1 risk factor for heat exhaustion, and the importance of staying hydrated. This episode of Behind the Front is sponsored by Durante Home Exteriors. Click Here or Call (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the wea...