Jim Eberwine, South Jersey Weather LEGEND, joins 4/15/2025's Tidal Flooding Talk

Our reboot of Tidal Flooding Talk wouldn't be complete without our most recurring guest. Jim Eberwine, retired National Weather Service forecaster, Absecon Emergency Manager and FEMA lecturer, joined the show. He shared concerns about AI and technological advancements reshaping weather forecasting, stressing that human intuition remains vital. He noted a quiet weather year with no major nor'easters, though a minor tidal flooding event was expected, and underscored the need for coastal flooding preparedness amid potential funding cuts and fading memories of storms like Hurricane Sandy. Eberwine highlighted Hurricane Ida’s severe impact on New Jersey and New York, driven by its intensity and challenges from dense populations and aging infrastructure. He also cautioned that a persistent northwest wind pattern could cause dry conditions and wildfires, with cold ocean temperatures complicating East Coast forecasts.Watch Tidal Flooding Talk (TFT) every Tuesday at 7PM. TFT is America's only regular show that focuses on coastal flooding resiliency. TFT is organized by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition (NJCC), a group of towns near the coast and rivers that united after Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012. TFT hosts monthly workshops for local leaders to enhance coastal security. Visit njcoastalcoalition.com to know more!