Is it time to add a Category 6 to the hurricane rating scale? A new study by researchers at the University of South Florida says yes. The existing storm classification system doesn’t include rainfall or storm surge risks, which can cause catastrophic damage and are responsible for more than 80% of hurricane-related deaths. We talk to two local, lifelong meteorologists about how adapting to a warming planet may mean expanding the hurricane scale and possibly even lengthening the season.
Guests:
- Tim Deegan, former chief meteorologist at First Coast News.
- Lewis Turner, chief meteorologist at First Coast News.
Then, Frisbee golf gives sober living a boost. We meet the organizer behind DISC Jax, a social, competitive and sober nonprofit that helps sustain the work of sober living houses on the First Coast. The group’s acronym stands for Dudes Impacting Sober Communities, and its stated mission is to create community in the world of recovery while “creating a space built on connection, wellness and a shared sense of purpose.”
Guests:
- Michael Fisher, co-founder and vice president of DISC Jax Inc.
And, it’s a Week 2 proving ground for the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. We get a Monday morning recap from WJXT Sportscaster Alessandra Pontbriand.
Guest:
- Alessandra Pontbriand, sportscaster at WJXT News4Jax.