Bret Walts – BAM Weather

The Weather Platform EMAs and Local Governments can’t stop talking about.

07

Aug

The Weather Platform EMAs and Local Governments can’t stop talking about.

“I think I said the words BAM Weather and Clarity App a thousand times!” That excitement was expressed by Jackson County, IN EMA Director Toby Ortman to BAM Weather’s team of meteorologists in late July after successfully navigating weather for their county’s fair. The chatter hasn’t stopped in Indiana. From…

07

Aug

By Bret Walts

8-7-25 AM Ag Weather Report: Heat persists in the S/E Ag Belt regions the next two weeks. B.

Good morning everyone, below is your latest AM Ag Weather Report: https://youtu.be/_298rXO9hNQ Click Here for Hi-Res PDF: 8_7_25AMAg

Dropping weather model skill scores highlights need for more human touch on weather forecasts.

02

Aug

By Bret Walts

Dropping weather model skill scores highlights need for more human touch on weather forecasts.

Proposed and ongoing cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have prompted widespread uncertainty among consumers of weather forecasts about the reliability of weather data. In 2025 alone, NOAA has fired hundreds of employees as a result of budget cuts with half of the National Weather Service offices…

Assessing Advancing Methods of Heat Stress Monitoring for Schools

28

Jul

By Bret Walts

Assessing Advancing Methods of Heat Stress Monitoring for Schools

Late July heat is ushering in the 2025-26 school year and fall outdoor sports for high school and collegiate athletic events. Athletic directors and athletic trainers bear the responsibility of monitoring heat stress and making weather-related decisions to ensure athlete safety, making real-time data essential. Over the years, devices to…

24

Jul

By Bret Walts

7-24-25 PM Euro Ag Weather Report: Discussing weekend rainfall potential and trends. B.

Good afternoon everyone, below is your latest PM Euro Ag Weather Report: https://youtu.be/Cz--rL8-WCs Click Here for Hi-Res PDF: 7_24_25PMEuro

24

Jul

By Bret Walts

7-24-25 PM GFS Ag Weather Report: Analyzing short-term rain chances – cooler/drier E. Ag Belt into week 2. B.

Good afternoon everyone, below is your latest PM GFS Ag Weather Report: https://youtu.be/0HQKJQbYpi4 Click Here for Hi-Res PDF: 7_24_25 PM GFS

24

Jul

By Bret Walts

7-24-25 AM Model Analysis: Cooler start to August on tap following short-term heat. B.

Good morning everyone, below is your latest AM Model Analysis: Click Here for Hi-Res PDF: 7_24_25 AM ModelAnalysis

Solving the Desensitization of Severe Weather Information

17

Jul

By Bret Walts

Solving the Desensitization of Severe Weather Information

“Storms always fall apart around the city.” “The lake protects us from tornadoes.” “We never end up getting anything here.” These types of phrases are said daily across the United States to explain why weather might not end up impacting a person's particular location. Recent weather related tragedies have spawned…

17

Jul

By Bret Walts