Episode 10: This hyperlocal weatherman saved lives and predicted the Eaton Canyon fires
Who Cares... Podcast 
Edgar McGregor has always been fascinated by the power of weather and the beauty of nature. Growing up in Southern California, he found himself drawn to meteorology, even in a region not known for extreme storms—until recently. After the surprise windstorm of January 22, 2022, slammed Altadena with 65 MPH gusts, Edgar realized his community needed better, hyperlocal weather forecasting.
He launched Altadena Weather and Climate, a Facebook group to help neighbors connect with each other and their environment. In February 2024, he started a Patreon to provide even more detailed forecasts and support his growing work. Less than a year later, his forecasts helped thousands prepare for the devastating January 2025 Southern California Firestorms.
Driven by curiosity, compassion, and an unshakable work ethic, Edgar weaves together science, communication, and data to make a real difference in people’s lives. 🌍
🎯 Motivation: “I have 90 years in this Universe to make as big and positive an impact as possible.”
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00:40 Edgar’s introduction to meteorology
03:20 How has technology impacted meteorology
06:28 How social media changes hyper local meteorology
10:12 How Edgar predicted a fire could be disastrous in the San Gabriel Mountains
26:10 Why should we not care the canyon burned down?
29:29 California Climate Change
32:13 What can we do? And ae there any solutions?
43:53 Community FB group
48:26 “Don’t DISRESPECT daily walks in nature!”
55:58 Is there R&D for hyperlocal forecasting
59:46 How has mental health been impacted by victims of disasters?
1:11:12 Outro: Patreon
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