Weekly Weather Brief

Holiday Heat, Tropical Check, & a "Mini Derecho"

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://www.weather.gov/abr/June29thSignificantWindEvent] https://substack.com/home/post/p-204670890 [https://substack.com/home/post/p-204670890] https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat [https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat]

Europe's Historic Heat Dome, Climate.us, El Niño & Wildfires

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 [http://Climate.us], the new independent climate resource created by former Climate.gov [http://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 [http://Climate.us] Green Bay flash flooding video https://x.com/CBS58/status/2069960447940350323 [https://x.com/CBS58/status/2069960447940350323] Atmosphere Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AtmospherePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@AtmospherePodcast]

Arthur Flooding, Damage Drone Debate & Warming Stripes

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://showyourstripes.info/] https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/warming-stripes [https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/warming-stripes] https://www.instagram.com/p/DZubxUNRyDh/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZubxUNRyDh/]

El Nino is Here! Hurricane Season Updates, and a Studio Fire

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://tropical.colostate.edu/forecasting.html] * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxMUXoKAyA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxMUXoKAyA]

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]