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The Lee Weather Team hosts a fast-paced weekly podcast that tackles hot topics (and cold!) plus what’s trending in meteorology, science and climate. The show isn't limited to hard science as our hosts and guests tug at your emotions from stories out in the elements. The Lee Weather team features Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispa ...
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Meteorology in the air: How weather impacts airlines and air travel
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You can't talk about air travel without talking about weather. That's why all major airlines employ their own team of meteorologists. But what are their specifc responsibilities and how do they help get the planes where they need to be? David Dillahunt, the chief meteorologist at Southwest Airlines, joins the podcast to explain how he and his team …
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As severe storm season nears its peak, we tackle some persistent myths about lightning and why they have continued for so long. Meteorologist and lightning expert Chris Vagasky joins the team to explain why no place outside is safe during a thunderstorm and what lightning detection notifications on your weather app are really telling you. He also d…
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Earth Day: Stories of people, climate and hope
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Negative stories about climate change come at us every day, but there are positive stories bubbling up that illustrate the innovations being made to slow the pace of the warming climate and conserve the environment. In honor of Earth Day, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir joins the podcast to share some of those stories from his travels. …
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How you get weather information is changing and changing fast. First came newspapers, then came television, but increasingly, people are getting their forecasts on digital platforms, including news websites, social media, and weather apps. With explosive growth in this sector, some meteorologists have chosen to focus on digital exclusively. In this…
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Hurricane Outlook '24: Why a busy season is expected
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Colorado State University, one of the premier organizations behind hurricane seasonal forecasting, has issued its most aggressive April hurricane outlook on record — with 23 named storms forecast for the 2024 Atlantic season. Alex DesRosiers from Colorado State joins the team this week to talk about why this season is expected to be so active. He a…
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Status of spring: Why pollen and allergy seasons are getting worse
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After the warmest winter on record in the United States, trees are budding and blooming early in much of the country. What does that mean for pollen and allergy seasons now and in the future? And how does that impact fruits like peaches, cherries, and apples later in the season? Theresa Crimmins from the National Phenology Network at the University…
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Special: March Madness basketball with KenPom who, yes, is a meteorologist
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Special Edition of "Across the Sky" It's our FIRST special edition episode and it's for a very timely guest. College basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy (aka KenPom) comes on the podcast to talk about his wildly popular basketball analytics website. Why is he on? He's a meteorologist! Ken explains how he made the seamless transition from understand…
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Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and heatwaves all impact how electricity is generated and how it gets to your home. But not all weather impacts it equally. Plus, as renewable energy continues to scale up, how is high-precision weather forecasting going to ensure reliable power to homes and businesses? Meteorologists Jeff Mock and Erin Guidry Hurd from D…
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Of all the seasons, spring is the most volatile. Warm, quiet conditions can quickly change to cold and windy. Thunderstorms and tornadoes can be followed by piles of snow. With the spring equinox occurring this week, the Lee Weather Team has pinpointed the 10 most important things you should know about spring weather. What is a red flag warning? Wh…
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Everything you need to know for the 2024 total solar eclipse
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We're less than a month away from the astronomical event of the year, the 2024 total solar eclipse. Seeing a total solar eclipse is a truly awe-inspriring experience and you don't want to miss this one, because there won't be another visible in the United States until the mid 2040s. To get you prepared, NASA Ambassador Tony Rice joins the podcast t…
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What weather disrupts air travel the most?
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Thunderstorms and winter storms get top billing when it comes to air travel delays. But what else should you be looking for when planning a flight or waiting at the airport? Rob Eicher from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University tells us what commercial air travelers should know about the types of weather that disrupt travel the most, both before and…
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Record low winter ice on the Great Lakes. What impacts will it have?
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Late February and early March is usually when ice cover peaks on the Great Lakes. But there's not much this year. In fact, ice levels are at or near record lows. In a warming world, is this the new normal? Physical Scientist Bryan Mroczka joins the podcast this week from the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab to give perspective. Bryan sha…
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Which weather model is the best? It depends. Here's why
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Computer weather models are the biggest tool meteorologists use to forecast the weather. But why are there so many, which one is the best, and why aren't they all better? On this week's episode, the weather team digs deep into the world of computer weather modeling, also known as numerical weather prediction. The team discusses how it all started a…
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One man became his own weather media company. Here's how it's done
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Mike Witcher had been working as a broadcast meteorologist in Knoxville, Tennessee for more than a decade. Then, in 2023, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He created East TN Weather and became his own weather media company for local residents. Mike is a part of a very small, but emerging sector of meteorology. Entrepreneurs who want t…
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Highlights from the biggest weather conference of the year
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Each year, The American Meteorological Society's Annual Meeting is the ultimate gathering for the weather community. Researchers, forecasters, and storm chasers alike come together to share their work, network, and try to solve some of meteorology's greatest challenges. The 104th AMS Annual Meeting just wrapped up in Baltimore, Maryland. Two member…
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Better weather forecasts? Drones could be the key
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In order to predict how the weather will change, an accurate picture of what's happening now is needed. While current conditions at the surface are well known thanks to weather stations, there are significant gaps in the data higher up in the atmosphere. Unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones, could help fill in those gaps significantly. …
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What can be done to reduce weather-related car crashes?
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Weather and cars do not get along. Each year, about 21% of car crashes in the United States involve adverse weather conditions, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths. We can't prevent bad weather, but new technology is being developed to keep drivers safer. Dr. Scott Mackaro, the head of Insights and Innovation for Vaisala Xweather, joins t…
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2023 was the hottest year on record. What's next?
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According to NOAA and NASA, 2023 was the hottest year on record, as greenhouse gases from fossil fuels continue to increase. Renewable energy sources are scaling up, but how fast is the transitioning happening, and what are the roadblocks? Andrew Dessler from Texas A&M joins the team to talk candidly about energy solutions to climate change. We wan…
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Feeling blue? It could be seasonal affective disorder
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The month of January is often considered the most depressing of the year. The holidays are over, credit card bills are coming due, and the days are short and cold. While many suffer from the winter blues, for some it's a more serious condition known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD for short. Jasmine Wilson with the Ascension Medical Group joi…
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2024 has arrived, but we can't start a new year without looking back at the previous year. There was plenty of weather to talk about in 2023. The United States saw a record number of billion-dollar weather disasters, so picking the biggest weather stories of the year was not easy. Ten events stood out to our meteorologists the most though. The team…
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This week marks the official start of winter, arguably the most polarizing season of all. While some enjoy the spirit of the holidays, others bemoan the short, cold days. While some love the sight of fresh snow on the ground, others dread having to break out the the snow shovels and ice scrapers again. Regardless of how you feel about winter, there…
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It's well known that snow, wind, and rain impacts whether or not people go out of their house to shop. What's lesser known is how the amount of rain and snow impacts how much online shopping Americans do. John Cardinale, a meteorologist and Director of Search Engine Optimization for Tapestry (owners of Coach, Kate Spade, and more), joins the podca…
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Songs about weather? Few have done more than Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan, the world renowned musical artist whose career now spans seven decades, has kept weather core to his writing. How so? Out of approximately 465 total Dylan songs, the word 'sun' is found in 63 different ones, 'wind' in 55, 'rain' in 40, and 'sky' in 36. 'Cloud', 'storm', 'summer', 'snow', and just 'weather' have been used in dozens more. …
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Meet Joe 'The Weatherman' Moravsky from NBC's American Ninja Warrior
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What do you get when you blend athletic skill with a love for weather? An elite ninja warrior, of course! Joe Moravsky is a meteorologist and the manager of the Stamford Ninja Academy in Connecticut. He has appeared on multiple seasons of the hit NBC series "American Ninja Warrior" and is one of the show's most successful contestants. Moravsky shar…
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What to make of the 5th National Climate Assessment
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Yes, the planet is getting warmer. But what's happening in the United States specifically and what will the impacts be? The newly released Fifth National Climate Assessment is the most comprehensive report yet on how climate change is impacting the country. Dr. Jeremy Hoffman, the lead author of the Southeast chapter, joins the podcast this week to…
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