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Is a secret force field steering severe storms away from Shreveport-Bossier, or is it just clever atmospheric science? The KTBS MEGA 3 Storm Team takes a fascinating deep dive into local folklore, decoding weather patterns and radar mysteries across the ArkLaTex.

  1. Sep 1

    Forecasting Space Weather and the Northern Lights

    Host Patrick revisits the topic of space weather with guest Shawn Dahl, a forecaster from the Space Weather Prediction Center. The discussion explores how space weather forecasting compares to traditional terrestrial weather forecasting, the impact of solar activity on Earth and spaceflight missions like Artemis II, and the science behind the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis. Dahl explains the 11-year solar cycle, the seasonal alignment factors during the equinoxes, and the best locations and methods for viewing the Northern Lights.

  2. Aug 20

    Navigating the Tinderbox: Wildfire Risks, Burn Bans, and Home Protection

    Andy McCready from the Texas A&M Forest Service joins the show to discuss the severe drought conditions creating extreme wildfire risks across East Texas and neighboring regions. He breaks down how low humidity, high winds, and leftover debris from past ice storms combine to form dangerous fire hazards. McCready explains the multi-tiered emergency response system, the major human causes behind local blazes, and practical steps homeowners can take right now to create defensible space around their property.

  3. Aug 6

    Current tropical activity

    In this episode, we catch up with Louisiana state climatologist Jay Grymes to discuss the current tropical storm activity, summer weather patterns, and what to expect for the upcoming winter. We explore how meteorologists analyze models, the impact of storms, and seasonal climate predictions.

  4. Mar 26

    Space Weather

    Explore the fascinating world of space weather, its impact on Earth, and the importance of monitoring solar activity to protect our technology and infrastructure. Join us as we discuss with the Space Weather Prediction Center about solar cycles, auroras, and the future of space weather forecasting.

  5. Feb 5

    Jay Grymes: Chat with a state Climatologist

    In this conversation, Patrick Dennis interviews Jay Grymes, the state climatologist for Louisiana, discussing his role, recent weather events, and the complexities of weather patterns and climate change. They explore the impact of recent winter weather, the importance of reliable weather information, and the differences between weather and climate. Grymes emphasizes the significance of understanding the polar vortex and the need for the public to rely on professional meteorologists for accurate forecasts.

  6. 11/05/2025

    Shreveport Waterways of the Past

    KTBS 3's Brian Fowler chats with Dr. Gary Joiner, PhD - Chair & Professor of History at the LSUS Department of History & Social Sciences - to look back on Shreveport's waterways. We see their names on road signs & buildings downtown, but are some of Shreveport's historic waterways really a thing of the past, or are they just hidden in plain sight?

    Shreveport Waterways of the Past

  7. 10/22/2025

    Marty Loschen

    KTBS 3's Brian Fowler talks to Museum Curator Marty Loschen about how the first surveyors of Shongaloo found evidence of a hurricane wiping out part of the town. How could a hurricane do that this far north?

    Marty Loschen

  8. 10/14/2025

    The weather experience of a mile-high freefall

    Bill Gisling & Brian Fowler talk about skydiving & what the weather is like a mile up in the sky, and in freefall, how it changes as you get closer to the ground.

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Is a secret force field steering severe storms away from Shreveport-Bossier, or is it just clever atmospheric science? The KTBS MEGA 3 Storm Team takes a fascinating deep dive into local folklore, decoding weather patterns and radar mysteries across the ArkLaTex.

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  • Creator
    KTBS Tech Directors
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © KTBS Tech Directors
  • Show Website
    The Barksdale Bubble