Episodes

  • Fourth of July weather forecast: Heat, storms and smoke ahead; plus, two humpback whales traveled more than 9,000 miles

    Fourth of July weather forecast: Heat, storms and smoke ahead; plus, two humpback whales traveled more than 9,000 miles
    Jun 29 2026
    Millions of Americans will face a mix of heat, thunderstorms and wildfire smoke over Independence Day weekend, with weather threatening travel delays and outdoor celebrations across parts of the U.S. Also, decades of whale photos helped researchers identify two humpbacks that moved between breeding grounds on opposite sides of the Southern Hemisphere, a rare crossing documented between Australia and Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Building heat dome could spark tropical development near southern US in Atlantic andGulf

    Building heat dome could spark tropical development near southern US in Atlantic andGulf
    Jun 26 2026
    Warm Atlantic and Gulf waters, combined with the edge of a building heat dome, could allow storm clusters to organize into a tropical system as July begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • France recorded its hottest day ever as a heat wave intensified across Europe; plus, 'Extreme' weather fueling erratic wildfires in western US

    France recorded its hottest day ever as a heat wave intensified across Europe; plus, 'Extreme' weather fueling erratic wildfires in western US
    Jun 25 2026
    Extreme temperatures have contributed to deaths, prompted school closures and driven residents to cooling spots across France. Also, conditions conducive for explosive and highly dangerous wildfire development will unfold later this week and persist through this weekend over a large part of the interior western United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • 3-year-old Florida boy dies after being found in car; plus a massive Midwest heat dome brewing for next week

    3-year-old Florida boy dies after being found in car; plus a massive Midwest heat dome brewing for next week
    Jun 24 2026
    The tragedy underscores a critical danger that no one should ever take for granted. A vehicle can reach lethal temperatures within minutes. Every parent and caregiver needs to make hot vehicle safety a priority. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a moment. arts of the central and eastern United States will become as hot as a firecracker in the days ahead of Independence Day. Thunderstorms will provide some natural fireworks on the rim of a large building heat dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Illinois has already surpassed its record year for tornado reports ;Earth's lightning capital gets 22,000 strikes per day

    Illinois has already surpassed its record year for tornado reports ;Earth's lightning capital gets 22,000 strikes per day
    Jun 23 2026
    The state of Illinois has already seen more tornado reports than it has in any year since records began, while "tornado alley" states are lagging behind this year in the annual tornado tally. Also, a lake in Venezuela the size of Connecticut sits under constant thunderstorms for most of the year, making it the lightning capital of Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Next round of record-challenging heat on the way for Pacific Northwest; plus, a national park warns visitors not to hike between 10 and 4

    Next round of record-challenging heat on the way for Pacific Northwest; plus, a national park warns visitors not to hike between 10 and 4
    Jun 22 2026
    The first days of summer will sizzle along the Interstate 5 corridor with temperatures set to return to the 90s F early week. Also, Grand Canyon National Park officials are warning visitors of the dangerous weather conditions that happen on a near daily basis during peak travel season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • A devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s endangered Tapanuli orangutans

    A devastating cyclone wiped out 7% of the planet’s endangered Tapanuli orangutans
    Jun 19 2026
    A tropical cyclone that pummeled the Indonesian Island of Sumatra last November, bringing catastrophic flooding and devastating landslides wiped out more than 7% of the global population of the endangered Tapanuli orangutans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • El Niño could trigger marine heat waves that threaten Pacific Ocean wildlife

    El Niño could trigger marine heat waves that threaten Pacific Ocean wildlife
    Jun 18 2026
    Scientists warn that warming Pacific Ocean waters and marine heat waves fueled by El Niño could impact marine life, including sea lions, seabirds and sharks. For the latest on Tropical Rainstorm Arthur check here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins