The Barksdale Bubble
The Barksdale Bubble is a weekly podcast that looks at weather patterns and phenomenon across the ArkLaTex
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- Sep 1, 2026
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- Aug 6, 2026
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Forecasting Space Weather and the Northern Lights (opens the original)
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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 an
Navigating the Tinderbox: Wildfire Risks, Burn Bans, and Home Protection (opens the original)
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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
Current tropical activity (opens the original)
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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.
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