Drought, Fire Risk & Earth Week Wins

Amanda, Tropical Tips & Houston's Viral "Street Clouds"

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://hurricanes.ral.ucar.edu/realtime/current/] https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/ [https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/] https://x.com/Emokwx/status/2061901714014249034 [https://x.com/Emokwx/status/2061901714014249034]

UK Heat, Tornado Hits TV Station & Pressure Hits Theatres

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.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://www.linkedin.com/posts/jordan-ambrose0615_definitely-one-of-if-not-the-craziest-moment-ugcPost-7465105478923239424-Z-OB/] https://wclivestream.com/ [https://wclivestream.com/]

Hurricane Season Outlook, Flash Flooding & Northeast Heatwave

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.

El Niño Watch, Valley Fever, & Alaskan Midnight Sun

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://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 [https://x.com/NOAASatellites/status/2053894612322853227?s=20]

Mississippi Twisters Silver Linings, May Colorado Snow & the NWS is Hiring!

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.nationalmeteorologistsday.com/] https://www.weather.gov/jan/2026tornadoinfo [https://www.weather.gov/jan/2026tornadoinfo] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYCuH_qiujV/?igsh=NG9sNzFtOWVkeG93 [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYCuH_qiujV/?igsh=NG9sNzFtOWVkeG93]