Click, Claim, Confirm: How Cyber Monday and Weather Analysis Intersect

by John Bryant | Dec 2, 2024 | Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate

How Cyber Monday Data Strategies Influence Forensic Meteorology When you think of Cyber Monday, you might picture online deals and shopping carts. But what if I told you the same precision that powers Cyber Monday’s success also fuels the fascinating world of...

Truth in the Storm: Investigating Weather Damage Claims

by John Bryant | Nov 22, 2024 | Meteorologist Expert Witness

Did you know that over $70 billion in property damage claims were filed in the first half of 2024 due to extreme weather events? But how many of those claims truly tell the full story? When the skies clear after a storm, forensic meteorologists step in to uncover the...

Weathering the Scam: 12 Examples of Weather Fraud You Need to Know

by John Bryant | Nov 21, 2024 | Meteorologist Expert Witness

Examples of Weather Fraud Weather fraud occurs when individuals or organizations falsify, exaggerate, or manipulate claims related to weather events for financial gain, often targeting insurance payouts or disaster relief funds. Here are some common examples: False...

Polar Plunge Coming: Arctic Cold to Stretch as Far South as Mexico in Early December

by John Bryant | Nov 20, 2024 | Weather and Climate, Meteorologist Expert Witness

Get ready, folks—Mother Nature is turning on the Arctic air come early December. A massive cold front will sweep across much of the United States, bringing the first significant chill of the season for many, especially in the South. This isn’t just any cold front—it’s...

Cracking the Case: The Powerful Impact of Weather Data in Legal Investigations

by John Bryant | Nov 19, 2024 | Meteorologist Expert Witness

Accidents, Fraud, and Weather: How Forensic Meteorology Supports Legal Success Forensic meteorology provides objective, science-based analyses to reconstruct past weather events in legal disputes where weather conditions are pivotal. This discipline is instrumental in...

From Stormy Nights to Courtroom Fights: My Journey into Forensic Meteorology

by John Bryant | Nov 18, 2024 | Meteorologist Expert Witness, Weather and Climate

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a broadcast meteorologist. Growing up, I felt a calling to stand before a camera, sharing vital weather information with my community. That dream became my reality, and for 25 years, I thrived in broadcast meteorology. The...