California’s Disastrous Wildfires

In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks with Anthony Edwards, a newsroom meteorologist with the San Francisco Chronicle, about the devastating wildfires that struck Southern California at the beginning of the year. They discuss the meteorological conditions that led to the fires, including the role of Santa Ana winds, the impact of urban areas on fire spread, and the importance of effective communication during evacuations. The conversation also touches on the interplay between drought and atmospheric rivers, air quality issues related to wildfire smoke, and the evolving landscape of meteorological journalism.

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