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Dr. Josh Eachus is the the creator and manager of thewxsocial.com. Full-time, Josh serves as chief meteorologist at WBRZ News 2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Josh received his Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in December 2017. Josh’s research and expertise are in effective communication of weather, especially during high impact events such as hurricanes, floods and tornadoes. Josh has been chosen to recommend best practices to field leaders at meteorological conferences around the United States, including the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. In 2014, Josh facilitated the Gulf Coast’s first Integrated Warning Team—an effort focused on improving forecast clarity that joins Emergency Managers, Media and the National Weather Service. Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in meteorology and a master’s degree in sports management from California University of Pennsylvania. Applying diverse educational experiences, Josh enjoys the challenge of analyzing weather messages from multiple user viewpoints. Contact him via Twitter or at jeachus@wbrz.com!