The Weather Channel Podcast

A rocket launch that didn't happen and a potential busy hurricane season.

A conversation with hurricane chaser Josh Morgerman.

We’re talking about how warmer temperatures could put you at a bigger risk of catching Lyme disease. Also, we look ahead to next week's weather.

When will evacuated residents in one Michigan town get the green light to go home? Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam are joined by weather.com reporter, Jan Childs also chat about the newly released Atlantic hurricane season outlook and how Memorial Day weekend is looking.

Multiple dams in central Michigan have burst. Meteorologists Domenica Davis, Linda Lam and reporter Jan Childs talk about the many evacuated and the potential for flooding in the rest of the East.

Everything you need to know about next week's weather. Plus, we look at how coronavirus is affecting your weather forecast.

Could the East Coast see an early start to hurricane season? Plus, how did the Philippines deal with a pandemic and tropical cyclone evacuations?

The June temperature outlook is here, but first, a look back at April.

Hurricane season could get off to an early start this weekend on the Southeast coast. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam explain how a pattern change is helping to kick the tropics into gear. And in a world with coronavirus, weather.com reporter Jan Childs brings invaluable ideas to prepare for evacuations from a major storm event.

Wildfires in Florida, Record Cold in the South, Snow in the Northeast; There Aren't Many Gifts for Mother's Day Weekend.

The unusual weather across the United States continues, along the East Coast in particular.

High water levels on the Great Lakes through the summer could mean flooding, beach erosion and devastation to communities on the coasts.

A cold Mother's Day? Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam dig into the forecast and weather.com reporter Jan Childs joins with perspective from the Sunshine State.

Meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam talk about which parts of the country are warming up and which ones are setting records.

A threat of severe weather returns to the South, and even the Northeast will face thunderstorms and dangerous winds later in the week.

After a day of deadly tornadoes in the Southern Plains, storms are headed to the South.

The northeast faces thunderstorms, and the south once again has severe weather ahead. Weather Channel meteorologists Domenica Davis and Jonathan Erdman join weather.com reporter Jan Childs to discuss what's ahead.

Just one week after the Easter weekend severe outbreak, dangerous weather once again threatens the South. Weather Channel meteorologists Linda Lam and Jonthan Belles analyze the forecast.

It's official: The Weather Channel's 2020 hurricane forecast is out, and it predicts an active season. Weather Channel meteorologists Kait Parker and Jonathan Erdman are joined by weather.com reporter Jan Childs to discuss what it means -- especially for Florida.

Meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam join weather.com reporter Jan Childs to analyze the deadly severe weather that struck the South over the weekend.

As severe weather threatens the South, we discuss the forecast in detail, and how COVID-19 may affect large shelter access.

A discussion of potentially damaging weather the South may face this weekend, and how the spread of the novel coronavirus has complicated whether large shelters will be used.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman welcome weather.com news reporter Jan Childs to discuss what the recent Kennedy family tragedy can tell us about the dangers of water. Plus, a massive cyclone forms suddenly in the South Pacific, and the team explains how it compares to 2018's Hurricane Michael.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam discuss the headlines around Colorado State University's hurricane outlook, and managing editor of The Weather Channel digital Eric Zerkel talks the thinking behind the headlines on weather.com.

Join Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam for a work from home conversation on long term forecasting and listener questions.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman break down everything you should know, when a forecast calls for snow in your area.

A television meteorologist in Atlanta received death threats for interrupting the Masters Golf Tournament, for tornado coverage. The move angered a lot of viewers who were hooked on the game. But is there anything local meteorologists can do to curb the anger and still deliver life-saving information? Ari Sarsalari talks to social scientist Dr. Laura Myers for some perspective on how people interpret warnings

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Dr. Jeff Masters discuss the catastrophic impacts nuclear war could have on the weather for the entire planet. Mass casualties, disease and famine are just part of the story.

After a violent tornado in Lee County, Alabama, killed 23 people, there has been an active discussion in the meteorological community about what else can be done to prevent fatalities in tornadoes. Can we make improvements or do we just accept that EF4/EF5 tornadoes are going to most often kill people? Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson talk about it.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Dina Knightly speak to storm tracker Brandon Clement, who is in Beauregard, Alabama, covering the aftermath of a deadly tornado.

Atmospheric rivers are a blessing and a curse to the U.S. West: They bring beneficial winter rains and mountain snows, but they can also trigger catastrophic floods. Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson discuss a new scale created to alert people to their hazards.

Inspired by images from the Camp Fire destruction, artist Shane Grammer returned to the area where he grew up and created murals on the charred remains of his childhood friends' homes. These poignant images continue to inspire and create hope for the residents of Paradise, California. Grammer shares his tale of inspiration on how these murals go from an idea to a portrait of hope.

There’s been a lack of blockbuster Northeast snowstorms this winter and most cities in the region need the snow. Is time running out? Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Brian Donegan talk about the chances of finally getting one before the end of the season.

Brutal cold in the Midwest and Northeast is creating dangerous conditions for millions. Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman describe what it's like to be outdoors when it feels like 50 below zero and what's creating such a deep freeze.

Even the best meteorologists get it wrong sometimes, and when they do, it’s tough to live it down.

Closing the government has a ripple effect throughout the country. From food inspections to airport security to recovering from disasters to forecasting the weather, keeping people safe becomes increasingly difficult.

How much can one family do in the wake of catastrophe? We spoke to Alex and Chelsea Workman, founders of the Never Forgotten Coast campaign, about their plan to bring the Florida Panhandle towns of Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe back from the horrific disaster unleashed by Hurricane Michael in October.

The CAL FIRE chief is retiring from his post after decades in office. Before signing off, Ken Pimlott chats with meteorologist Danielle Banks, about the most recent fires and why it might be time to rethink wildfire strategy.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman reveal some of their favorite weather websites they've used in their career. To see their complete list, read their article here!

A major human error left a man dangling hundreds of feet above the Swiss Alps. Safe to say Chris Gursky's first hang gliding experience didn't go as planned. Listen as Chris explains to Danielle Banks what went wrong that day and how he feels now after living to tell the tale.

The Woolsey Fire decimated neighborhoods in California, but TV Host Andrienne Janic stayed behind and used her house as a staging ground for firefighters. Meteorologist Kait Parker checks in with her on how the community is recovering.

Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end. What went wrong? What can we do better for next year. Dr. Phil Klotzbach explains.

More than a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, Puerto Rico’s governor is asking for funds to speed up a painfully slow recovery.

Wildfires in California exploded freakishly fast. So, meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jon Erdman discuss why the wildfires in California spread so quickly and what could be done to help alert people in the path more efficiently.

Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari talks to a reporter, who walks us through what’s left of Paradise, California -- and the shattered remains of what thousands once called home.

Meteorologist Kait Parker speaks with John Carlos Frey, a reporter on assignment for weather.com, from Mexico City about the migrants he has encountered who have been driven from their Central American homes by drought.

Meteorologist Kait Parker sits down with Dr. Lebron Lackey, the owner of the only home left standing in Mexico Beach, FL.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Johnathan Belles take a look back at Hurricane Florence. What were the specific impacts? Was it as devastating as advertised? Was it well forecast? Was it over-hyped?

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson go through the ins and outs of El Niño and La Niña. What are they? What do they do? Why do they matter?

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Kait Parker have a candid discussion about the ins and outs of Broadcast Meteorology. This podcast includes criticisms of the business, tips for young broadcasters, and explanations of what the job entails.

Ari Sarsalari sits down with Tropical Weather Specialist Johnathan Belles to pick his brain about how to prepare for hurricane season. This episode features a lot of unique, rarely-heard-of tips and tricks you can use to keep your family safe if you live in a hurricane-prone area.

Rain on your wedding day? We hear about it! But ever wonder what annoys meteorologists the most? In this episode, Ari Sarsalari, Jonathan Erdman and Chris Dolce sit down to talk about some the things that really miff them -- from forecasts gone wrong to people driving through floodwaters. Here’s an honest look at what really grinds their gears.(1:00) Driving through flooded roadways(8:14) Rain chance percentages(12:55) When your friends ask you when it's gonna rain(15:27) When people don't take lightning seriously(21:23) Abrupt forecast changes(25:50) When people don't take warnings seriously(29:35) Condescending meteorologists(31:08) Heat lightning

Dozens of children die each year in hot cars, and July is usually the deadliest month. Why and how does this keep happening? In this episode, Ari Sarsalari talks to Castle Williams, a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia, about his research into this and how to avoid such a tragedy.

Down an engine, stuck in the eye of a hurricane a group of meteorologists and crew almost give their lives to keep others safe. In this episode, meteorologist Ari Sarsalari chats with fabled former hurricane hunter Dr. Jeff Masters, as he recalls the mission that almost prevented him from coming home. Read "Hunting Hugo," on the Cat6 blog on wunderground.com

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson talk about the science behind the incredible destructive nature of high end tornadoes. They explain what the "Fujita Tornado Damage Scale," is and what it takes to rate a an EF5 tornado and a review of some of the worst EF5 tornadoes of all time.

From tornadoes to hail and hurricanes, weather can destroy everything you own in an instant. Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman take a deep dive into what insurance will and will not cover when disaster strikes. They chat with Bryan Wood, an insurance adjuster, who happens to be a meteorologist.

Hurricane Maria hit especially close to home for Danny de los Reyes, percussionist for the Zac Brown Band. The Puerto Rico native takes us back to early days after the storm, the struggle to find his mom and family, who live on the island. And he takes us inside his non-profit, that is bringing music and hope to the island. We get an update on recovery efforts there and find out what is still needed. You can help Danny's effort by visiting dayglowmusic.org

Join meteorologist Ari Sarsalari and well-known storm chaser, Brett Adair, as they relive some of the most destructive tornadoes. Find out what it takes to chase dangerous storms and the often heart-wrenching, real-life encounters that come with them.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman share this year's hurricane season outlook from The Weather Company and Colorado State University. They explain why we have these forecasts and why everyone should take storms seriously.

With spring severe weather season upon us and meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman talk all things severe weather. What you need to do to be prepared for the current severe weather season. Plus, a deep dive into controversial issues like warning fatigue, SPC outlooks, tornado sirens, and more. Follow Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman on Twitter!

It was an idea that began on a napkin, 35 years ago. Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari catches up with one of the founders of The Weather Channel, Tom Moore. The two take a trip down memory lane and compare weather forecasting then and now. Find out why Tom Moore had papercuts on his thumbs when severe weather hit and how early maps were created. What did an early broadcast look like on this 'non-ending weather telethon'?