Weekly Weather Brief

In this Weekly Weather Brief, hosts and meteorologists Kerrin Jeromin and Emily Gracey discuss the southwestern U.S. severe weather, warning lead time, and the complications of time sensitive communication. They also talk about the Nor'easter turned subtropical storm Josephine and the impacts along the East Coast. Plus, super typhoon Champi becomes the strongest storm this hurricane season. And a nod to the Orionid meteor shower for our nightsky enthusiasts.Links:https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu/weather_media/noaa-20-captures-super-typhoon-champi/https://x.com/weatherdak/status/2112700918731083779

In this Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologists and hosts Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss notable weather events from the week of October 4. They discuss the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, Isaias, as it forms and threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast. Elsewhere in the tropics, tropical cyclone Nolo catch their attention as it crosses the international dateline. A new climate report from NCEI shows September was the hottest on record for the U.S. And finally, snow breaks the warm season discussion, as Mount Washington, New Hampshire received their first measurable snow of the season. Links:National Hurricane Center, Isaias: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/Nolo Cross the Dateline: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2026/10/05/how-hurricane-nolo-just-became-a-typhoon/?Mt Washington Snow and "snowliage": https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CMLW3CdqB/https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1S49yXCJzD/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H6PLoL6zY/

In this Weekly Weather Brief, hosts and meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss weather topics that captured their attention, including Hurricane Polo's record-breaking rapid intensification and hurricane hunter footage, Hurricane Nolo as it nears Hawaii, California issues a state of emergency ahead of the impacts of El Niño this winter, a preparations ahead of a developing nor'easter.Show Links:Hurricane Hunter flight into Polo: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdrSx8zIQkc/CA State of Emergency ahead of El Nino: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/21/governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-to-bolster-statewide-el-nino-preparedness-protect-california/First Sea Turtles Nests in CA: https://apnews.com/article/california-beaches-turtle-nests-0307faf01122e14f85c0973678c1588e

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_SevereStormshttps://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.htmlhttps://wildfire.oregon.gov/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.ready.gov/be-informedhttps://www.preparewithcher.com/

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-204670890https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

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-stripeshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DZubxUNRyDh/

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

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.

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/2026tornadoinfohttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYCuH_qiujV/?igsh=NG9sNzFtOWVkeG93