Weekly Weather Brief

This week on Weekly Weather Brief, Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin break down Hurricane Lowell’s impacts on Hawaii, including torrential rain, powerful winds, flooding, power outages, and the surprising fact that it was the second “L” storm to affect the islands this year. They also look at extreme heat in California, the remarkably quiet Atlantic during peak hurricane season, and new NOAA data showing the Lower 48 just experienced its hottest meteorological summer on record. Plus, the Arctic Report Card gets a new lifeline, and there’s finally some good news: fall foliage is showing up on the map! Links: Lowell Reports Warmest Summer on Record Explore Fall AGU Arctic Report Card News Release

In this episode of Weekly Weather Brief, hosts and meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the recent notable weather events of the week, including the deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. They also discuss the latest outlook for an off the charts El Nino and the impacts on this year's winter season and current tropical activity, including three hurricanes churning in the Pacific and recent impact of Edouard in Texas. To finish, a colossal 6.6" hailstone now holds the new Illinois state record. Links: https://www.climate.us/news-features/blogs/enso/super-duper-or-el-nino-warming-world https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/monitoring-content/extremes/scec/reports/20260901-Illinois-Hailstone.pdf

In this Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologists Kerrin Jeromin and Emily Gracey discuss a myriad of events both across the U.S. and internationally. Starting with the recent partial lunar eclipse visible in the Americas, then the newly named Tropical Storm Dolly and the coincidental timing with the passing of legend Dolly Parton. The two then discuss their feelings around the tragedy unfolding along the Nepal-Tibet, Chine border following a glacial collapse and unimaginable flash flooding as scientists link the event partially to a warming climate. Wildfires and extreme heat back in the U.S. also catch the hosts' attention. They end with a viral moment of a meteorologist's laughing fit live on air in Maine. Show Notes: AP News Update on Nepal-Tibet Disaster (as of Friday 8/28): https://apnews.com/article/nepal-tibet-china-glacier-floods-ae9973b5fd2b1dc6d54c3e88b1b55bdc Lunar eclipse images from EarthSky: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/best-eclipse-photos-lunar-august-27-28-2026/ Viral moment, a meteorologist's laughing fit: https://www.facebook.com/reel/37958162460494998

This Weekly Weather Brief dives in to the many impacful weather events across the country, including hurricane Lala's impact on the Hawaiian Islands. Hosts and meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the flooding rain and continued recovery efforts in progress as another potential tropical system is expected to pass uncomfortably close to the state. Extreme rainfall and devastating flooding has impacted West Virginia and Indiana this week, as well, while relentless excessive heat plagues the South, Southwest, and Western states. Finally, the hosts share their excitement for two women on the American Meteorological Society ballot up for President. Listen in and drop a comment wherever you listen and let the hosts know what weather events caught your eye this week. Links: Hurricane Lala: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/lala-batters-hawaii/ Indiana Flooding: https://www.weather.gov/ind/august2026flooding AMS President: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/

Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin catch up from opposite sides of the Atlantic as they break down the weather and science stories grabbing their attention this week. Emily shares her experience watching the partial solar eclipse from cloudy Scotland, including a very Scottish eclipse celebration complete with bagpipers. They also talk about why weather and cloud cover can make or break an eclipse viewing experience. Back in the U.S., Kerrin recaps a major severe weather event, including widespread hurricane-force wind gusts, extensive damage and a 99 mph wind gust in Indiana. Severe thunderstorms also brought wind gusts over 100 mph to parts of the Dakotas. In the tropics, the Atlantic has quieted down for now, but Tropical Storm Lala in the Central Pacific has Hawaii's attention, with hurricane watches and the potential for significant rainfall, flooding and mudslides. And because this is Weekly Weather Brief, they finish by looking up at the night sky for the Perseid meteor shower, while Kerrin casually drops a milestone birthday into the conversation. Tune in for 10 minutes of weather, science, space and plenty of laughs from two meteorologists who still love talking about what's happening in the atmosphere. Links mentioned: Solar Eclipse on Satellite

Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin are taking a break from the week's weather headlines for a special bonus episode! Instead of covering the latest storms and climate news, they're answering your questions about how they became meteorologists, the movie that inspired both of their careers, the mentors who shaped them, and the paths that led them from television weather to science communication and podcasting. Along the way, they debate heat vs. cold, hurricanes vs. snowstorms, share the weather that still makes them nervous, and reflect on what makes their partnership on Weekly Weather Brief work so well. Whether you've been listening since day one or just found the podcast, this is your chance to get to know the people behind the forecasts. In this episode: How Twister inspired two future meteorologists Career journeys through TV, The Weather Channel, and science communication Favorite weather to forecast (and least favorite!) Weather fears that even meteorologists still have What Emily and Kerrin admire most about each other The story behind Weekly Weather Brief Thanks for listening! We'll be back next week with our regular roundup of the biggest weather and climate stories.

Meteorologist Kerrin Jeromin is joined by guest host Cheryl Nelson for this Weekly Weather Brief (while Emily enjoys some time off). The hosts discuss the recent record-setting rainfall across the Northeast, a destructive EF-3 tornado in Wisconsin, a deadly lightning strike in Colorado, and the fires across Oregon. Plus, Cheryl provides weather preparedness tips and insights on staying safe from weather hazards. Links: https://www.weather.gov/grb/07272026_SevereStorms https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html https://wildfire.oregon.gov/Pages/default.aspx https://www.ready.gov/be-informed https://www.preparewithcher.com/

On this episode of Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologist Kerrin Jeromin is joined by guest host, meteorologist Irene Sans. Kerrin and Irene talk about the atypical nature of tropical storm Bertha, severe storms and flooding across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, plus the growth of Spanish weather communication. Links: Bertha: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/07/the-latest-on-tropical-storm-bertha/ https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/BERTHA.shtml ? West Virginia floods: https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-flash-flooding-919eb8602f8954b99c517ac4fae1cd64 Spanish weather research: https://climas.illinois.edu/directory/profile/jet https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/new-research-backs-improved-translations-of-weather-forecasts-for-us-spanish-speakers

In this week's episode of Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the smoke and poor air quality in the Great Lakes and Northeast as wildfires burn in Canada. They touch on catastrophic flooding unfolding in Texas Hill Country and continuing record-setting heat across the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic. Plus, the great time change debate--are you for or against permanent Daylight Saving Time? Links: CA wildfire smoke: https://fire.airnow.gov/#4.04/40.6/-86 https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/en/ https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu/event/canada-wildfires-of-2026/ Texas rain and floods: https://apnews.com/article/texas-flooding-evacuations-uvalde-camp-mystic-616ad82c32b5728d8a0f894c5e602b24 https://water.noaa.gov/

Meteorologist Emily Gracey is joined by special guest host Jen Carfagno from The Weather Channel for this week's Weekly Weather Brief . They break down the biggest weather and climate stories making headlines, including the dangerous heat wave across Europe , the weather challenges surrounding the FIFA World Cup , and Super Typhoon Bavi's rapid intensification in the western Pacific. They also discuss how El Niño is influencing global weather patterns and the latest changes to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook . Plus, Jen shares fascinating research on how underwater sound could help restore damaged coral reefs . Whether you're interested in extreme weather, hurricanes, climate science, or weather forecasting, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the atmosphere this week. Links: Satellite Image of Typhoon Bavi Weather Geeks - Coral Sounds Episode

Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin catch up on the weather talkers of the week. In this episode, they cover a record-setting thunderstorm wind gust in South Dakota and the extreme heat baking much of the country for the 4th of July holiday. They also check tropical weather with newly formed tropical storm Douglas. Plus, the striking stats on the Empire State building following a viral proposal moment. Links: https://www.weather.gov/abr/June29thSignificantWindEvent https://substack.com/home/post/p-204670890 https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the historic European heat dome bringing record-breaking temperatures across the continent, the growing wildfire danger across the western United States, and the launch of Climate.us , the new independent climate resource created by former Climate.gov scientists. They also explain why El Niño continues to make headlines, share incredible flash flooding video from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and discuss the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Links: Climate.us Green Bay flash flooding video https://x.com/CBS58/status/2069960447940350323 Atmosphere Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AtmospherePodcast

This week on the Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin break down the season's first named storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, and the flooding impacts that stretched far beyond the forecast cone. They discuss why rainfall remains one of the deadliest tropical hazards and how extreme heat can become a growing threat after storms move out. The duo also looks at a significant severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, including strong tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, and dives into a fascinating debate within the weather community: should drone footage of storm damage be shared publicly? Plus, summer officially arrives this weekend, and Emily and Kerrin explain the science and storytelling behind Show Your Stripes Day, one of the most recognizable climate communication campaigns in the world. Grab your favorite weather-themed beverage and join us for another week of weather, science, and conversation in 10 minutes. https://showyourstripes.info/ https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/warming-stripes https://www.instagram.com/p/DZubxUNRyDh/

In this episode, meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the weekly events that captured their attention, including the declaration of El Nino beginning and the impact on the hurricane season outlook. They also dive into this week's severe wind reports and discuss the Storm Prediction Center intensity outlooks. Plus, a meteorologist continues tornado coverage as a studio light catches fire. Quick links: https://tropical.colostate.edu/forecasting.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxMUXoKAyA

This week Meteorologists Kerrin Jeromin and Emily Gracey are jumping into the start of meteorological summer as well as the start of Atlantic hurricane season. The season is underway already in the Eastern Pacific where Tropical Storm Amanda is brewing. The duo geeks out over their favorite tropical weather resources, touches on air quality concerns from a stagnant summer pattern, and breaks down a viral satellite image showing clouds forming perfectly along Houston's road network. Plus, Emily shares exciting news about her brand new podcast, Atmosphere. Tune in and let them know what you think! Links: https://hurricanes.ral.ucar.edu/realtime/current/ https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/ https://x.com/Emokwx/status/2061901714014249034

Meteorologist Kerrin Jeromin is joined by guest host, Bernadette Woods Placky (while Emily Gracey enjoys a day off). The conversation covers international heat records across the UK and beyond, rain and flooding across the Southern U.S., and a meteorologist's quick thinking actions live on air as a tornado hits local TV station, WDHN. Plus, Kerrin and Bernadette look ahead to the 100-Hour Weather and Climate Livestream and get excited for the highly anticipated movie 'Pressure'-- a film about the impact weather played on a critical historical moment in World War II. Links: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2026/uk-may-and-spring-temperature-record-provisionally-broken-for-second-day-in-a-row https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jordan-ambrose0615_definitely-one-of-if-not-the-craziest-moment-ugcPost-7465105478923239424-Z-OB/ https://wclivestream.com/

Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin break down this week’s extreme weather headlines, including record-breaking heat in the Northeast, flash flooding in Atlanta and New York City, drought and wildfire concerns across the Southeast and California, and NOAA’s newly released 2026 hurricane season outlook. Plus, what El Niño could mean for hurricane season and why experts say it only takes one storm to make a major impact.

Meteorologists Kerrin Jeromin and Emily Gracey discuss the start of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season on May 15, NOAA's recent announcement of El Nino emerging, Valley Fever, and the retirement of the NAM weather model. Plus, it's time for Midnight Sun in northern Alaska. Links: https://www.accuweather.com/en/health-wellness/valley-fever-driven-by-the-weather-may-kill-1000-people-each-year/1890943 https://x.com/NOAASatellites/status/2053894612322853227?s=20

This week on Weekly Weather Brief, Kerrin and Emily dive into a powerful week of weather headlines: from destructive tornadoes in Mississippi to a surprise late-season snowstorm in Colorado. They break down the devastating tornado outbreak that damaged hundreds of homes across Mississippi while also highlighting an encouraging silver lining: there were no reported fatalities, a testament to improved forecasting, warnings, and preparedness. The episode also explores Colorado’s massive May snowstorm, which dumped feet of snow in the mountains and brought much-needed moisture ahead of wildfire season. Plus, the hosts discuss a major hiring push at the National Weather Service, with hundreds of new forecasting and hydrology positions opening nationwide, and why human meteorologists remain critical in an age of weather apps and automation. Finally, the show celebrates the growing movement to recognize May 9th as National Meteorologists Day, spotlighting meteorologists across every field - from forecasting and research to science communication and emergency management. We'll hear from the founder himself- double certified meteorologist Sean Potter! It’s a thoughtful, informative, and hopeful conversation about the people behind the forecasts and the weather stories shaping the week. Links: https://www.nationalmeteorologistsday.com/ https://www.weather.gov/jan/2026tornadoinfo https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYCuH_qiujV/?igsh=NG9sNzFtOWVkeG93

It’s a busy wrap-up to April and Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin have a lot to unpack! This week, they dive into a relentless stretch of severe weather across the U.S., including a powerful EF4 tornado in Oklahoma, days of storm reports, and massive, windshield-shattering hail. Meanwhile, drought and wildfires continue to linger across parts of the Southeast, reminding us that not all weather stories end when the headlines fade. They also highlight a new behind-the-scenes video series from the National Hurricane Center, offering a fascinating (and slightly nerdy) look at how hurricane forecasts are made... just in time as we head toward the start of the season. And to wrap things up on a lighter note: all eyes turn to the Kentucky Derby, where the forecast is looking picture-perfect for race day fashion, fascinators, and sunshine at Churchill Downs. Grab your drink and join us for your weekly dose of weather! Links: Enid Tornado Report: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1436254611873500&set=a.228493719316268 Hail Video: https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2049262391641174133?s=20 NHC Forecast Process: https://youtu.be/PnPOTaGrYXc?si=BckD2GHKhnhzcnYU Kentucky Derby Climate: https://www.weather.gov/lmk/Derby_Oaks_Thunder