Guest: Adam Fouche, University of Georgia

When you head to a big football game or an outdoor concert, you’re probably thinking about the music, the crowd, and the excitement in the air. But behind the scenes, there’s another team hard at work — one that’s watching the skies. From lightning delays to fast-moving thunderstorms, weather can quickly turn a packed stadium or festival into a serious safety challenge. Protecting tens of thousands of people requires careful planning, constant monitoring, and sometimes very quick decisions. Today we’re joined by Adam Fouche, Interim Associate Vice President for Environmental Safety, Risk, and Resiliency at the University of Georgia. His team works behind the scenes to help keep major events — from concerts to packed game days — safe when the weather takes a turn.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:53 Adam Fouche's Weather Geek Origin Story
02:45 Adam's Role in Weather Safety at UGA
04:09 Weather Safety in Large Campus Events
07:09 Weather Risk Assessment for Events
10:22 Lightning Protocols and the 8-Mile Rule
12:57 Debate on Lightning Delay Rules
13:44 Break 1
15:15 Weather Support Models at SEC Schools
18:01 Collaboration with National Weather Service
20:04 Communication Strategies for Weather Risks
21:59 Psychology of Weather Risk Perception
25:01 Venue Design and Weather Vulnerabilities
26:07 Break 2
26:38 Understanding Severe vs. Non-Severe Weather
30:09 Technology and Weather Monitoring Tools
33:33 Public Safety Advice for Weather Preparedness

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