Topic: Storm Models

2 chapters across the catalog

Hockeystick Hoax
Episode 1169 1:36:51 - 1:39:49

1169: Hockeystick Hoax

Hurricane Dorian Forecast, Scooter-nado Satire

Hurricane Dorian, a Category 4 storm, is projected to hit the Bahamas with 150 mph winds before potentially skirting the Florida coast. The hosts mock the inaccuracy of "spaghetti" weather models and joke about a "Scooter-nado" occurring if the storm hits Austin, Texas, and lofts thousands of dockless electric scooters into the air.

Service Pony
Episode 962 2:33 - 4:46

962: Service Pony

Hurricane Skepticism, Barbuda and Saba Storm Damage

The discussion shifts to the geographical impact of Hurricane Irma on Caribbean islands like Barbuda and the Dutch protectorate of Saba. While acknowledging reports of flattened airports and destroyed infrastructure, skepticism is expressed regarding the accuracy of hurricane path predictions and "spaghetti models." Comparisons are made to previous storms like Hurricane Matthew, which some characterized as a "dud" relative to the initial media hype.