Living in Key West

Incredible Interview with Meteorologist-in-Charge in Key West: HURRICANE SEASON Talk

• Stephanie & Greg

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With hurricane season upon us we were especially excited to chat with Key West Weather Service head meteorologist Chip Kasper!

Chip was a fun and engaging interviewee with fascinating insights about tropical weather. 

Throughout our chat Chip shared with us:
🌀 His best advice on tropical weather preparation
🌴 The role of community on the success of the preparation and recovery 
🌀 His thoughts on living in the path of hurricanes and why understanding how to assess your own unique tropical weather risk is vitally important as a resident
🌴 What he thinks should be on every new Florida Keys home buyer's move-in checklist for tropical weather prep
🌀 The reputable and science-based resources he recommends to prepare and track storms as they form
🌴 The worst storm he's ever experienced in Key West
🌀 What the Key West weather team does when they have to hunker down at the weather service building during tropical weather
🌴 What the cone means and how to understand it
🌀 Why Hurricane Ian was a case study for how a little wobble can make a huge difference
🌴 and tons more interesting insights

Our biggest thanks to Chip for taking the time to speak to us during what is the busiest time of year for him. Weather nerds unite!

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