by John Bryant | Mar 19, 2025 | Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
[Source, NOAA, Severe Weather 101:Damaging Wind Types] Was it straight-line winds or a tornado? Severe thunderstorms can unleash tornadoes and powerful straight-line winds, often causing widespread destruction. These convective storms – which include tornadoes,...
by John Bryant | Mar 18, 2025 | Meteorologist Expert Witness
Common Misconceptions About Hail-Damaged Roofs: What Forensic Meteorology Reveals By Weather and Climate Consulting LLCLast updated: March 2025 Introduction Hailstorms cause billions in insured losses yearly, yet misconceptions about what constitutes hail damage lead...
by John Bryant | Mar 17, 2025 | Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
Forensic Weather Analysis: Critical Data Sources for Insurance Claims Verification Access to accurate meteorological data is essential for proper assessment when investigating weather-related insurance claims. Insurance professionals need reliable evidence to make...
by John Bryant | Mar 15, 2025 | Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
These Tips Will Help a Claim in Question When someone reports a lightning-related loss—like fried electronics or structural damage—the first question used to be “Did lightning strike nearby?” But modern forensic investigations go much more profound: Where...
by John Bryant | Mar 15, 2025 | Meteorologist Expert Witness
https://weather.com/storms/tornado/video/watch-tornado-hits-gas-station-trapping-father-and-son This is why we emphasize remaining weather aware during severe weather risks, even though storms don’t always hit when your area is at risk. Pray for those who are...
by John Bryant | Mar 14, 2025 | Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate
I have been watching the computer models today and a complex situation is developing in the Mid-South. A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE COUNTIES BELOW UNTIL 1 AM. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SEEING THE MAP, IT’S ESSENTIALLY EVERY COUNTY IN THE MID-SOUTH....