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https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support]]>enEarth SciencesCopyright Simcha Leftonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e24de58c2b5c132f41f30d29552f8154.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/weather-with-enthusiasm_13Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:25:53 +0000Simcha LeftonSimcha Leftons415tenn@yahoo.comListen to "weather enthusiast" Simcha as he shares his passionate love and knowledge about weather. Most of these podcasts are focused on delivering a weather synopsys of the United States with enthusiasm. However, many times this acts as a...
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Sources: NWS AFDs from LOX, SGX, PSR, TWC, VEF, GJT, RIW, PQR, BOU, EKA, AFG (api.weather.gov); WPC Extended Forecast Discussion; NHC Hurricane Rachel Discussion #21; Weather West (weatherwest.com).
Music: "Our Names Engraved" by Blue Dot Sessions.

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Sources: NWS AFDs from LOX, SGX, PSR, TWC, VEF, GJT, RIW, PQR, BOU, EKA, AFG (api.weather.gov); WPC Extended Forecast Discussion; NHC Hurricane Rachel Discussion #21; Weather West (weatherwest.com).
Music: "Our Names Engraved" by Blue Dot Sessions.

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Here's a breakdown of today's weather discussion: 00:00 - Introduction and Key Messages 01:12 - Detailed Discussion: Heavy Rain Threat 02:14 - Atmospheric Conditions Supporting Heavy Rain 03:20 - Mechanics of Efficient Heavy Rain Production 04:23 - Flood Concerns and Forecast Models 05:25 - Transition to Drier, Cooler Weather 06:30 - Weekend and Next Week Outlook 07:34 - Aviation Forecast (TAFs) 08:53 - Watches, Warnings, and Advisories #WeatherForecast #ChicagoWeather #NWS #NationalWeatherService #IllinoisWeather #IndianaWeather #RainForecast #FloodWatch #ColdFront #FallWeather #AutumnForecast #HeavyRain #UrbanHeatIsland #WeatherDiscussion #Meteorology #WeatherUpdate #ClimateChange #LakeMichigan #SmallCraftAdvisory #WeatherScience

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Here's a breakdown of today's weather discussion: 00:00 - Introduction and Key Messages 01:12 - Detailed Discussion: Heavy Rain Threat 02:14 - Atmospheric Conditions Supporting Heavy Rain 03:20 - Mechanics of Efficient Heavy Rain Production 04:23 - Flood Concerns and Forecast Models 05:25 - Transition to Drier, Cooler Weather 06:30 - Weekend and Next Week Outlook 07:34 - Aviation Forecast (TAFs) 08:53 - Watches, Warnings, and Advisories #WeatherForecast #ChicagoWeather #NWS #NationalWeatherService #IllinoisWeather #IndianaWeather #RainForecast #FloodWatch #ColdFront #FallWeather #AutumnForecast #HeavyRain #UrbanHeatIsland #WeatherDiscussion #Meteorology #WeatherUpdate #ClimateChange #LakeMichigan #SmallCraftAdvisory #WeatherScience

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Chapters:
1. Tonight: sunset, tzeis and chatzos halaylah
2. Thursday morning: alos, misheyakir, sunrise
3. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra)
4. Thursday afternoon: chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana, Plag hamincha

Sea-level times calculated for West Rogers Park, Chicago (42°0'14"N, 87°42'0"W), Central Daylight Time, via Hebcal. Sof zman Shema and tefillah are according to the Gra. Tzeis is 8.5 degrees below the horizon (three small stars). Alos is 16.1 degrees. Seconds may differ between calculation methods.

#Zmanim #ChicagoZmanim #WestRogersPark #CholHaMoed #Sukkos #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherWithEnthusiasm

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Chapters:
1. Tonight: sunset, tzeis and chatzos halaylah
2. Thursday morning: alos, misheyakir, sunrise
3. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra)
4. Thursday afternoon: chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana, Plag hamincha

Sea-level times calculated for West Rogers Park, Chicago (42°0'14"N, 87°42'0"W), Central Daylight Time, via Hebcal. Sof zman Shema and tefillah are according to the Gra. Tzeis is 8.5 degrees below the horizon (three small stars). Alos is 16.1 degrees. Seconds may differ between calculation methods.

#Zmanim #ChicagoZmanim #WestRogersPark #CholHaMoed #Sukkos #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherWithEnthusiasm

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Chapters:
1. Key messages
2. Mid-level impulses and Gulf moisture
3. Precipitable water and instability
4. Thursday's cold front and lapse rates
5. Warm-rain processes and training showers
6. Flooding, the Hydrologic Outlook and the weekend

Source: NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion issued 3:06 PM CDT, Sept 30, 2026 (key messages and discussion; aviation section not included), read word for word with plain-language definitions after each term. Definitions are based on the NWS glossary and NOAA training material.
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD

Music: "Celestial Navigation" (AudioLab).

#ChicagoWeather #ForecastDiscussion #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherExplained #Flooding #Illinois

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Chapters:
1. Key messages
2. Mid-level impulses and Gulf moisture
3. Precipitable water and instability
4. Thursday's cold front and lapse rates
5. Warm-rain processes and training showers
6. Flooding, the Hydrologic Outlook and the weekend

Source: NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion issued 3:06 PM CDT, Sept 30, 2026 (key messages and discussion; aviation section not included), read word for word with plain-language definitions after each term. Definitions are based on the NWS glossary and NOAA training material.
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD

Music: "Celestial Navigation" (AudioLab).

#ChicagoWeather #ForecastDiscussion #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherExplained #Flooding #Illinois

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Chapters:
1. Dawn, misheyakir and sunrise
2. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra)
3. Chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana and Plag hamincha
4. Sunset and nightfall

Times are sea-level, calculated for West Ridge, Chicago (42°0'14"N, 87°42'0"W), Central Daylight Time, via Hebcal. Sof zman Shema and tefillah are according to the Gra. Alos is 16.1 degrees and tzais is 8.5 degrees. Times may differ by several seconds between calculation methods.

#ChicagoZmanim #Zmanim #CholHaMoed #Sukkos #WeatherAcrossAmerica

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Chapters:
1. Dawn, misheyakir and sunrise
2. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra)
3. Chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana and Plag hamincha
4. Sunset and nightfall

Times are sea-level, calculated for West Ridge, Chicago (42°0'14"N, 87°42'0"W), Central Daylight Time, via Hebcal. Sof zman Shema and tefillah are according to the Gra. Alos is 16.1 degrees and tzais is 8.5 degrees. Times may differ by several seconds between calculation methods.

#ChicagoZmanim #Zmanim #CholHaMoed #Sukkos #WeatherAcrossAmerica

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What it says: This promotional ad highlights how Weather Across America translates complex, jargon-filled National Weather Service discussions into easy-to-understand language. It emphasizes providing clear explanations of weather phenomena, separating observations from forecasts, and helping listeners understand the "massive atmospheric engines" driving the weather. The ad positions the podcast as a vital tool for families and communities to prepare for weather hazards, such as severe thunderstorms, heat waves, and cold snaps, by offering accurate, hype-free scientific information.

Hashtags: #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherPodcast #ForecastDemystified #WeatherScience #NWSExplained #WeatherPreparedness #DailyForecast

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What it says: This promotional ad highlights how Weather Across America translates complex, jargon-filled National Weather Service discussions into easy-to-understand language. It emphasizes providing clear explanations of weather phenomena, separating observations from forecasts, and helping listeners understand the "massive atmospheric engines" driving the weather. The ad positions the podcast as a vital tool for families and communities to prepare for weather hazards, such as severe thunderstorms, heat waves, and cold snaps, by offering accurate, hype-free scientific information.

Hashtags: #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherPodcast #ForecastDemystified #WeatherScience #NWSExplained #WeatherPreparedness #DailyForecast

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00:00 - 00:41: Dense Fog Advisory & Commute Impact 00:41 - 01:43: Multi-Day Rainfall & Moisture Plume 01:43 - 02:46: Heavy Rainfall Threat & Weekend Outlook 02:46 - 03:22: October Weather & Dense Fog Advisory 03:22 - 03:52: Tropical Storm Fay Update

03:52 - 04:49: Pacific Hurricane Activity: Polo & Rachel 04:49 - 05:24: Hurricane Nolo & Hawaii Forecast

 05:24 - 06:02: Zmanim & Yale Vayavo Reminder for Sukkot

06:02 - 06:40: Sukkot Weather & Sukkah Preparation

 #WeatherForecast #FogAdvisory #Rainfall #TropicalStorms #HurricaneUpdate #Sukkot #JewishHoliday #ChicagoWeather

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00:00 - 00:41: Dense Fog Advisory & Commute Impact 00:41 - 01:43: Multi-Day Rainfall & Moisture Plume 01:43 - 02:46: Heavy Rainfall Threat & Weekend Outlook 02:46 - 03:22: October Weather & Dense Fog Advisory 03:22 - 03:52: Tropical Storm Fay Update

03:52 - 04:49: Pacific Hurricane Activity: Polo & Rachel 04:49 - 05:24: Hurricane Nolo & Hawaii Forecast

 05:24 - 06:02: Zmanim & Yale Vayavo Reminder for Sukkot

06:02 - 06:40: Sukkot Weather & Sukkah Preparation

 #WeatherForecast #FogAdvisory #Rainfall #TropicalStorms #HurricaneUpdate #Sukkot #JewishHoliday #ChicagoWeather

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1. National Map Overview & Synoptic Setup
2. Lead Story: Hurricane Polo & Flash Flooding
3. Tropics: Atlantic & Pacific Basins
4. Regional Weather Across the United States
5. Forward Look & Extremes
6. Chicago Area Forecast Discussion Explained

HASHTAGS #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #ChicagoWeather #MidwestWeather #StLouisWeather #NWS #WeatherForecast #StormTracking #HurricanePolo #TropicalWeather #GreatLakesWeather #SukkotWeather #CholHamoed #JewishWeather #WeatherPodcast #SynopticWeather #Chicago #TorahDally #FallWeather #SukkahWeather #WeatherMap

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1. National Map Overview & Synoptic Setup
2. Lead Story: Hurricane Polo & Flash Flooding
3. Tropics: Atlantic & Pacific Basins
4. Regional Weather Across the United States
5. Forward Look & Extremes
6. Chicago Area Forecast Discussion Explained

HASHTAGS #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #ChicagoWeather #MidwestWeather #StLouisWeather #NWS #WeatherForecast #StormTracking #HurricanePolo #TropicalWeather #GreatLakesWeather #SukkotWeather #CholHamoed #JewishWeather #WeatherPodcast #SynopticWeather #Chicago #TorahDally #FallWeather #SukkahWeather #WeatherMap

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00:00: Weather Across America & Sukkot Forecast

01:08: Nor'Easter Details: Rainfall, Wind, Coastal Flooding

03:18: Western US Weather: Montana Cold Front, North Dakota Rain/Snow

04:23: Utah Storms, Nebraska Record Rain, Texas Heat

05:27: Atlantic Tropics: Gonzalo & Fay

06:35: Pacific Tropics: Polo, Odalis, Nolo

07:39: Hawaii Hurricane Nolo Impacts & Alaska Weather

08:41: Sukkot Outlook for Major US Cities

09:46: Nor'Easter Forecast Update & Closing Remarks

 Nor'Easter Forecast Update and Closing Remarks #WeatherForecast #NorEaster #HurricaneSeason #TropicalStorm #CoastalFlooding #ExcessiveRainfall #WindAdvisory #MontanaWeather #NorthDakotaRain #UtahStorms #TexasHeat #HurricanePolo #HurricaneNolo #Sukkot #JewishHolidays #GreatLakesWeather #MidAtlanticWeather #NewYorkWeather #BostonWeather #WeatherUpdate

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00:00: Weather Across America & Sukkot Forecast

01:08: Nor'Easter Details: Rainfall, Wind, Coastal Flooding

03:18: Western US Weather: Montana Cold Front, North Dakota Rain/Snow

04:23: Utah Storms, Nebraska Record Rain, Texas Heat

05:27: Atlantic Tropics: Gonzalo & Fay

06:35: Pacific Tropics: Polo, Odalis, Nolo

07:39: Hawaii Hurricane Nolo Impacts & Alaska Weather

08:41: Sukkot Outlook for Major US Cities

09:46: Nor'Easter Forecast Update & Closing Remarks

 Nor'Easter Forecast Update and Closing Remarks #WeatherForecast #NorEaster #HurricaneSeason #TropicalStorm #CoastalFlooding #ExcessiveRainfall #WindAdvisory #MontanaWeather #NorthDakotaRain #UtahStorms #TexasHeat #HurricanePolo #HurricaneNolo #Sukkot #JewishHolidays #GreatLakesWeather #MidAtlanticWeather #NewYorkWeather #BostonWeather #WeatherUpdate

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75334604Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:11:47 +0000trueSimcha LeftonLate morning edition for Thursday, September 24, 2026 (released after the usual 7 a.m. time). Tropical Storm Nolo and the Hurricane Watch for Hawaii's Big Island, Category 4 Hurricane Polo, New England's coastal storm, severe and flood outlooks, the...https://www.weather.gov/ https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-evening-forecast-for-wednesday-september-23-cool-clouds-a-restless-lake-and-sukkot-around-the-corner--75323615
1. A Gray Ceiling Over the Metro
2. The Ohio Valley Low
3. Tonight: Rain Chances End Early
4. Beach Hazards on Lake Michigan
5. A Ridge Builds In
6. Thursday and the Weekend Outlook
7. Zmanim for Thursday, According to the Gra
8. Sukkah-Prep Weather

#ChicagoWeather #Chicago #Lincolnwood #Skokie #WestRogersPark #Lakeview #LakeMichigan #BeachHazards #FallWeather #AutumnWeather #Sukkot #ErevSukkot #Sukkah #Zmanim #JewishCalendar #Tishrei #MidwestWeather #GreatLakes #ChicagoForecast #WeatherPodcast

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1. A Gray Ceiling Over the Metro
2. The Ohio Valley Low
3. Tonight: Rain Chances End Early
4. Beach Hazards on Lake Michigan
5. A Ridge Builds In
6. Thursday and the Weekend Outlook
7. Zmanim for Thursday, According to the Gra
8. Sukkah-Prep Weather

#ChicagoWeather #Chicago #Lincolnwood #Skokie #WestRogersPark #Lakeview #LakeMichigan #BeachHazards #FallWeather #AutumnWeather #Sukkot #ErevSukkot #Sukkah #Zmanim #JewishCalendar #Tishrei #MidwestWeather #GreatLakes #ChicagoForecast #WeatherPodcast

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1. The Forgotten Heat Wave
2. Five Days of Winter
3. Twelve Days to 102 Degrees
4. One Pattern, Two Extremes
5. The Cold Comes Back
6. Silver Linings in the Frost

#YearWithoutASummer #1816 #WeatherHistory #HistoricalWeather #NewEnglandWeather #BostonWeather #Massachusetts #HeatWave #ColdWave #JuneSnow #MountTambora #Volcano #VolcanicWinter #JetStream #HeatDome #Meteorology #ExtremeWeather #WeatherWhiplash #HistoryPodcast #WeatherPodcast

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1. The Forgotten Heat Wave
2. Five Days of Winter
3. Twelve Days to 102 Degrees
4. One Pattern, Two Extremes
5. The Cold Comes Back
6. Silver Linings in the Frost

#YearWithoutASummer #1816 #WeatherHistory #HistoricalWeather #NewEnglandWeather #BostonWeather #Massachusetts #HeatWave #ColdWave #JuneSnow #MountTambora #Volcano #VolcanicWinter #JetStream #HeatDome #Meteorology #ExtremeWeather #WeatherWhiplash #HistoryPodcast #WeatherPodcast

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Chapters:
1. A June Snowstorm and a Question
2. The Eruption on the Other Side of the World
3. How One Volcano Cools a Planet
4. New England's Impossible Summer
5. Famine and Disease Across the Globe
6. A Ghost Story Written by Candlelight
7. How the Cold Summer Built the Midwest
8. What Tambora Still Teaches Us Today

"Ghost Story" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

#WeatherHistory #YearWithoutASummer #MountTambora #1816 #ClimateHistory #Frankenstein #MidwestHistory #WeatherPodcast #VolcanicWinter #Tambora #NewEnglandHistory #ClimateScience #HistoryPodcast #MaryShelley #1816Weather #VolcanicEruption #WeatherPodcasts #AmericanHistory #EuropeanHistory #GlobalCooling

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Chapters:
1. A June Snowstorm and a Question
2. The Eruption on the Other Side of the World
3. How One Volcano Cools a Planet
4. New England's Impossible Summer
5. Famine and Disease Across the Globe
6. A Ghost Story Written by Candlelight
7. How the Cold Summer Built the Midwest
8. What Tambora Still Teaches Us Today

"Ghost Story" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

#WeatherHistory #YearWithoutASummer #MountTambora #1816 #ClimateHistory #Frankenstein #MidwestHistory #WeatherPodcast #VolcanicWinter #Tambora #NewEnglandHistory #ClimateScience #HistoryPodcast #MaryShelley #1816Weather #VolcanicEruption #WeatherPodcasts #AmericanHistory #EuropeanHistory #GlobalCooling

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75316929Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:13:50 +0000trueSimcha LeftonGo beyond the temperatures with Weather Across America: Chicago and Saint Louis forecasts, national weather stories, practical planning, and Chicago sunrise, sunset, Krias Shema and candle-lighting times. Follow Weather Across America on Spreaker....
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>61falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weather-across-america-morning-edition-september-22-2026--75297116
Also included: mountain snow possibilities, the longer-range temperature outlook, a forecaster's heat-streak comment, and weather history. All faith-and-daily-life material begins after the weather recap and the announcement, “The weather segment is ending.” Modeh Ani is the final recitation.

Runtime: 13 minutes 29 seconds. Prepared as the late morning edition on September 22, 2026. Official forecast discussions were refreshed at approximately 7:28 a.m. Central daylight time. Forecasts can change; always check current warnings.

Official weather sources:
National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/
Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/
St. Louis: https://www.weather.gov/lsx/
Storm Prediction Center: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
Weather Prediction Center: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Climate Prediction Center: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/610day/fxus06.html

Closing references:
Chicago zmanim: https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?vars=73008659
New York zmanim: https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?vars=68949485
Agudah of West Rogers Park: https://www.aywrp.org/
Ashkenaz Tachanun guidance: https://outorah.org/p/171209/
Pirkei Avot 3:17: https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.3.17

AI-generated narration using Puck and Sulafat. Music uses the supplied Blue Dot Sessions tracks. Personal prayer recitation is not fulfilled by listening to an artificial voice. The abbreviated benching formula is not presented as a substitute for full Grace After Meals; consult a rabbi for exceptional circumstances.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75297116Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:03:35 +0000trueSimcha LeftonA refreshed Tuesday morning national weather briefing, with seven-day forecasts for Chicago and St. Louis; New Mexico's serious flood potential; severe-storm risks; the developing East Coast storm; and systems affecting Hawaii and Alaska. Also...
Also included: mountain snow possibilities, the longer-range temperature outlook, a forecaster's heat-streak comment, and weather history. All faith-and-daily-life material begins after the weather recap and the announcement, “The weather segment is ending.” Modeh Ani is the final recitation.

Runtime: 13 minutes 29 seconds. Prepared as the late morning edition on September 22, 2026. Official forecast discussions were refreshed at approximately 7:28 a.m. Central daylight time. Forecasts can change; always check current warnings.

Official weather sources:
National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/
Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/
St. Louis: https://www.weather.gov/lsx/
Storm Prediction Center: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
Weather Prediction Center: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Climate Prediction Center: https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/610day/fxus06.html

Closing references:
Chicago zmanim: https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?vars=73008659
New York zmanim: https://www.myzmanim.com/day.aspx?vars=68949485
Agudah of West Rogers Park: https://www.aywrp.org/
Ashkenaz Tachanun guidance: https://outorah.org/p/171209/
Pirkei Avot 3:17: https://www.sefaria.org/Pirkei_Avot.3.17

AI-generated narration using Puck and Sulafat. Music uses the supplied Blue Dot Sessions tracks. Personal prayer recitation is not fulfilled by listening to an artificial voice. The abbreviated benching formula is not presented as a substitute for full Grace After Meals; consult a rabbi for exceptional circumstances.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>809chicago,flooding,forecast,morning edition,national weather,nws,st louis,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/el-nino-s-winter-grip-a-deep-dive-into-chicago-and-st-louis-s-forecast--75219393

The September Heat Dome & Winter's Elusive Link: Dispelling the myth of teleconnections between autumn heat and winter patterns.

El Niño: The Dominant Signal: Unpacking the historic strength of the current El Niño and its projected impact.

El Niño's Midwest Footprint: Examining the classic El Niño fingerprint on Midwestern winters, focusing on temperature and snowfall.

Official Outlooks & Their Nuances: Deconstructing government and private seasonal forecasts, understanding their probabilistic nature.

Counterweights & Uncertainties: Exploring the roles of the polar vortex, solar cycle, and their unpredictable influence.

Historical Snowfall & Storm Taxonomy: A look at Chicago's blizzard history and the types of storms that define Midwestern winters.

The Blizzard Definition & Reality: Clarifying what constitutes a blizzard and examining recent events.

Seasonal Synthesis & Final Forecasts: Combining all factors to provide an honest, nuanced winter outlook for Chicago and St. Louis.

What We Know & What Remains Uncertain: A concise summary of established facts and lingering uncertainties.

20 Hashtags: #ElNino #WinterForecast #MidwestWeather #ChicagoWinter #StLouisWinter #WeatherScience #ClimateChange #SeasonalOutlook #PolarVortex #SnowfallForecast #AtmosphericScience #Meteorology #WeatherPredictions #ClimatePrediction #JetStream #WeatherAnalysis #StrongElNino #WinterIsComing #WeatherEducation #Forecasting

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The September Heat Dome & Winter's Elusive Link: Dispelling the myth of teleconnections between autumn heat and winter patterns.

El Niño: The Dominant Signal: Unpacking the historic strength of the current El Niño and its projected impact.

El Niño's Midwest Footprint: Examining the classic El Niño fingerprint on Midwestern winters, focusing on temperature and snowfall.

Official Outlooks & Their Nuances: Deconstructing government and private seasonal forecasts, understanding their probabilistic nature.

Counterweights & Uncertainties: Exploring the roles of the polar vortex, solar cycle, and their unpredictable influence.

Historical Snowfall & Storm Taxonomy: A look at Chicago's blizzard history and the types of storms that define Midwestern winters.

The Blizzard Definition & Reality: Clarifying what constitutes a blizzard and examining recent events.

Seasonal Synthesis & Final Forecasts: Combining all factors to provide an honest, nuanced winter outlook for Chicago and St. Louis.

What We Know & What Remains Uncertain: A concise summary of established facts and lingering uncertainties.

20 Hashtags: #ElNino #WinterForecast #MidwestWeather #ChicagoWinter #StLouisWinter #WeatherScience #ClimateChange #SeasonalOutlook #PolarVortex #SnowfallForecast #AtmosphericScience #Meteorology #WeatherPredictions #ClimatePrediction #JetStream #WeatherAnalysis #StrongElNino #WinterIsComing #WeatherEducation #Forecasting

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1. Introduction: The Big Picture (0:00) - Overview of the forecast, key takeaways, and the "why" behind the weather.
2. Synoptic Setup: The Heat Dome's Reign (1:02) - Explanation of the broad upper-level ridge, its impact, and the developing western trough.
3. The Trough Arrives: Cyclogenesis & Cold Front (2:08) - How the western trough triggers a surface low and cold front, setting the stage for change.
4. Chicago Focus: Friday's Calm Before the Storm (2:49) - Detailed forecast for Chicago on Friday, including lake conditions.
5. Chicago Focus: Saturday's Flood Threat (3:10) - In-depth look at Saturday's heavy rain potential, flash flooding risks, and severe weather.
6. Chicago Focus: Weekend Uncertainty & Week Ahead (4:15) - Discussing the second wave of rain, Sunday's lingering showers, and the dramatic cooldown for Monday/Tuesday.
7. St. Louis Focus: End of the Heatwave (5:21) - Forecast for St. Louis, focusing on the extended heat advisory and Saturday's intense heat.
8. St. Louis Focus: Sunday's Transition & Beyond (6:25) - How Sunday's heat lingers, the cold front's arrival on Monday, and the uncertainty of post-front temperatures.
9. Midwest Regional Overview: Flash Flooding & Severe Storms (8:40) - Broader look at flash flood risks across the Midwest and severe weather potential in the Plains.
10. Midwest Regional Overview: The Big Cooldown & Dry Out (9:43) - The widespread temperature flip, Canadian air intrusion, and return to drier, seasonal conditions.
11. Confidence Levels Summary (10:04) - A concise breakdown of forecast confidence for various elements.
12. Understanding Forecasts: Probabilistic vs. Deterministic (11:48) - Explanation of why forecasts provide ranges and the importance of synoptic patterns.
13. Bottom Line: Seven-Day Summary (12:17) - Quick, actionable summary for Chicago, St. Louis, and the broader Midwest.
14. Final Safety Reminders (12:54) - Key safety advice for the impacted regions.

20 Hashtags: #WeatherForecast #MidwestWeather #HeatDome #ColdFront #FlashFlooding #ChicagoWeather #StLouisWeather #SevereWeather #WeatherPodcast #SynopticMeteorology #TemperatureDrop #RainyWeekend #WeatherUpdate #Hydrate #FloodWatch #GreatLakesWeather #PatternChange #WeatherExplained #StormsAhead #MidwestOutlooks

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1. Introduction: The Big Picture (0:00) - Overview of the forecast, key takeaways, and the "why" behind the weather.
2. Synoptic Setup: The Heat Dome's Reign (1:02) - Explanation of the broad upper-level ridge, its impact, and the developing western trough.
3. The Trough Arrives: Cyclogenesis & Cold Front (2:08) - How the western trough triggers a surface low and cold front, setting the stage for change.
4. Chicago Focus: Friday's Calm Before the Storm (2:49) - Detailed forecast for Chicago on Friday, including lake conditions.
5. Chicago Focus: Saturday's Flood Threat (3:10) - In-depth look at Saturday's heavy rain potential, flash flooding risks, and severe weather.
6. Chicago Focus: Weekend Uncertainty & Week Ahead (4:15) - Discussing the second wave of rain, Sunday's lingering showers, and the dramatic cooldown for Monday/Tuesday.
7. St. Louis Focus: End of the Heatwave (5:21) - Forecast for St. Louis, focusing on the extended heat advisory and Saturday's intense heat.
8. St. Louis Focus: Sunday's Transition & Beyond (6:25) - How Sunday's heat lingers, the cold front's arrival on Monday, and the uncertainty of post-front temperatures.
9. Midwest Regional Overview: Flash Flooding & Severe Storms (8:40) - Broader look at flash flood risks across the Midwest and severe weather potential in the Plains.
10. Midwest Regional Overview: The Big Cooldown & Dry Out (9:43) - The widespread temperature flip, Canadian air intrusion, and return to drier, seasonal conditions.
11. Confidence Levels Summary (10:04) - A concise breakdown of forecast confidence for various elements.
12. Understanding Forecasts: Probabilistic vs. Deterministic (11:48) - Explanation of why forecasts provide ranges and the importance of synoptic patterns.
13. Bottom Line: Seven-Day Summary (12:17) - Quick, actionable summary for Chicago, St. Louis, and the broader Midwest.
14. Final Safety Reminders (12:54) - Key safety advice for the impacted regions.

20 Hashtags: #WeatherForecast #MidwestWeather #HeatDome #ColdFront #FlashFlooding #ChicagoWeather #StLouisWeather #SevereWeather #WeatherPodcast #SynopticMeteorology #TemperatureDrop #RainyWeekend #WeatherUpdate #Hydrate #FloodWatch #GreatLakesWeather #PatternChange #WeatherExplained #StormsAhead #MidwestOutlooks

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0:00 — The Master Story: Can the Sky Take a Side?
0:45 — Two Hundred Ten Years of Slavery / "Let My People Go"
1:20 — Plague 1: Blood — The Same Cup
1:50 — Plague 2: The Frog — Rabbi Akiva vs. Rabbi Elazar
2:25 — Plague 3: Lice — "This Is the Finger of God"
2:55 — Plague 4: The Wild Beasts
3:15 — Plague 5: Pestilence — Not One Animal
3:30 — Plague 6: Boils — The Magicians Break
3:50 — Plague 7: Hail — Fire Inside the Ice, A Miracle Within a Miracle
5:05 — Plague 8: Locusts on the East Wind
5:35 — Plague 9: Darkness Thick as a Coin
6:25 — The Tenth Plague: The Cry at Midnight
7:15 — The Escape: "And They Emptied Out Egypt"
7:55 — The Sea: Nahshon Walks In
8:50 — Twelve Paths Through the Water / Fruit Trees on the Seabed
9:50 — The Morning Watch: Not One of Them Remained
10:45 — Fire and Water Made Peace (Closing Reflection)
12:33 — End
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Exodus #TenPlagues #Passover #Pesach #LetMyPeopleGo #RedSea #SplittingOfTheSea #Bible #Torah #JewishHistory #BiblicalHistory #Miracles #Midrash #AncientEgypt #Moses #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #JewishPodcast #FaithAndHistory


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0:00 — The Master Story: Can the Sky Take a Side?
0:45 — Two Hundred Ten Years of Slavery / "Let My People Go"
1:20 — Plague 1: Blood — The Same Cup
1:50 — Plague 2: The Frog — Rabbi Akiva vs. Rabbi Elazar
2:25 — Plague 3: Lice — "This Is the Finger of God"
2:55 — Plague 4: The Wild Beasts
3:15 — Plague 5: Pestilence — Not One Animal
3:30 — Plague 6: Boils — The Magicians Break
3:50 — Plague 7: Hail — Fire Inside the Ice, A Miracle Within a Miracle
5:05 — Plague 8: Locusts on the East Wind
5:35 — Plague 9: Darkness Thick as a Coin
6:25 — The Tenth Plague: The Cry at Midnight
7:15 — The Escape: "And They Emptied Out Egypt"
7:55 — The Sea: Nahshon Walks In
8:50 — Twelve Paths Through the Water / Fruit Trees on the Seabed
9:50 — The Morning Watch: Not One of Them Remained
10:45 — Fire and Water Made Peace (Closing Reflection)
12:33 — End
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Exodus #TenPlagues #Passover #Pesach #LetMyPeopleGo #RedSea #SplittingOfTheSea #Bible #Torah #JewishHistory #BiblicalHistory #Miracles #Midrash #AncientEgypt #Moses #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #JewishPodcast #FaithAndHistory


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Record-breaking mid-September heat grips the central U.S. — 105° heat indices in St. Louis (only twice before on record: 1931 and 1972) and 49 triple-digit days in Dallas–Fort Worth — while the Northern Rockies log the season's first impactful mountain snowfall and widespread valley frost. Hurricane Lowell's devastation on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, Tropical Storm Norbert east of Hawaiʻi, a powerful Gulf of Alaska storm, Great Lakes gales, Desert Southwest flood watches, the Atlantic outlook, and today's zmanim for the 3rd of Tishrei.

CHAPTERS (edited episode, 16:19)
0:00 — Intro: St. Louis heat wave & record 105° heat indices
1:43 — National overview & Montana's first mountain snowfall, valley frost
2:27 — Southern Plains: 49 triple-digit days in Dallas–Fort Worth, Oklahoma heat
4:30 — Mid-Mississippi Valley: St. Louis detail & the 1931/1972 record
5:49 — Great Lakes & Northeast: gale warnings, cold front, Canadian high pressure
7:50 — Desert Southwest: Arizona flood watches & tropical moisture surge
9:05 — Alaska: powerful Gulf storm, coastal hazards
10:29 — Tropical Pacific: Hurricane Lowell analysis, Kauaʻi/Niʻihau damage
11:51 — Tropical Storm Norbert & the above-average Central Pacific season
12:21 — Atlantic Basin: Bermuda wave & tropical outlook
12:37 — East Coast cooldown
14:02 — Zmanim for Monday, 3 Tishrei
15:10 — Closing & National Weather Service source credits
#weather #weathereport #nationalweather #heatwave #snowfall #HurricaneLowell #TropicalStormNorbert #hawaii #kauai #stlouis #dallas #montana #alaska #greatlakes #frost #severeweather #NWS #forecast #tropics #weatherpodcast

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Record-breaking mid-September heat grips the central U.S. — 105° heat indices in St. Louis (only twice before on record: 1931 and 1972) and 49 triple-digit days in Dallas–Fort Worth — while the Northern Rockies log the season's first impactful mountain snowfall and widespread valley frost. Hurricane Lowell's devastation on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, Tropical Storm Norbert east of Hawaiʻi, a powerful Gulf of Alaska storm, Great Lakes gales, Desert Southwest flood watches, the Atlantic outlook, and today's zmanim for the 3rd of Tishrei.

CHAPTERS (edited episode, 16:19)
0:00 — Intro: St. Louis heat wave & record 105° heat indices
1:43 — National overview & Montana's first mountain snowfall, valley frost
2:27 — Southern Plains: 49 triple-digit days in Dallas–Fort Worth, Oklahoma heat
4:30 — Mid-Mississippi Valley: St. Louis detail & the 1931/1972 record
5:49 — Great Lakes & Northeast: gale warnings, cold front, Canadian high pressure
7:50 — Desert Southwest: Arizona flood watches & tropical moisture surge
9:05 — Alaska: powerful Gulf storm, coastal hazards
10:29 — Tropical Pacific: Hurricane Lowell analysis, Kauaʻi/Niʻihau damage
11:51 — Tropical Storm Norbert & the above-average Central Pacific season
12:21 — Atlantic Basin: Bermuda wave & tropical outlook
12:37 — East Coast cooldown
14:02 — Zmanim for Monday, 3 Tishrei
15:10 — Closing & National Weather Service source credits
#weather #weathereport #nationalweather #heatwave #snowfall #HurricaneLowell #TropicalStormNorbert #hawaii #kauai #stlouis #dallas #montana #alaska #greatlakes #frost #severeweather #NWS #forecast #tropics #weatherpodcast

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Voices: Charon (male) and Sulafat (female), alternating. Runtime about 15 minutes.
Music
Glass Beads (The Balloonist) — 5 seconds before the script and 5 seconds after, under the episode
Our Names Engraved (Duck Lake) — under the severe-weather outlook
Atlantic Tunes — under the Bermuda high / 500-millibar pattern
Melancholy updated — under the Rosh Hashana gratitude close
Zmanim (Hebcal, ZIP 60645)
Today, Friday September 11: Alos 5:01 AM · Misheyakir 5:28 AM · Netz 6:26 AM · Sof Zman Shema 9:36 AM · Sof Zman Tefila 10:40 AM · Chatzos 12:46 PM · Mincha Gedola 1:18 PM · Shkiah 7:07 PM
Hadlakas Neiros: 6:47 PM (Chicago minhag, 20 minutes before sunset). Hebcal lists 6:49 PM.
Tomorrow, Saturday September 12 (1 Tishrei 5787, Rosh Hashana I): Alos 5:03 AM · Netz 6:27 AM · Sof Zman Shema 9:37 AM · Sof Zman Tefila 10:40 AM · Chatzos 12:46 PM · Shkiah 7:05 PM. Second-night candles after nightfall; Hebcal 7:47 PM.
Sunday, September 13 (2 Tishrei 5787, Rosh Hashana II): Alos 5:04 AM · Netz 6:28 AM · Shkiah 7:03 PM. Havdalah 7:45 PM per Hebcal.
Chicago
Current at O'Hare around issue time: 81°F, dew point 54°F
7-day (NWS Chicago point forecast): today sunny ~77; Saturday 85; Sunday 73 with 30% showers after 1 PM; rain chances grow Tuesday–Wednesday
NWS Chicago AFD 209 PM CDT Fri Sep 11 2026, Kluber: dry through Saturday; rain Sunday; heavy rain/thunderstorm waves early–mid next week; PWAT 1.7 to 2.00 inches Tuesday–Wednesday; no watches/warnings IL/IN/LM
Water
Lake Michigan (NWS LOT OMR 905 AM CDT): Chicago shore 69°F; crib (60 ft) 60°F; Chicago buoy 70°F; Ohio St 69°F; mid-lake south 74 / central 72 / north 69
Open lake (NWS Milwaukee GLF): gales likely Monday–Tuesday, waves 10–14 ft, occasionally 18
Gulf SST (NDBC 42035 86.5°F; 42012 86.2°F; 42001 88.5°F)
National
SPC Day 1 1127 AM CDT: Slight Risk Upper Midwest — large hail (some 2+ inches), damaging winds, a couple of tornadoes late afternoon–tonight
Denver 90s today and mid-90s Sunday (NWS Boulder AFD)
Southern Utah Marginal excessive rain; northern valleys wind (NWS Salt Lake AFD)
Cascades: fire weather today, frost/freeze possible Sunday–Monday mornings (NWS Medford AFD)
North Atlantic gale low 55N 53W, 984 mb / 29.06 inHg (OPC High Seas)
Alaska, Hawaii, tropics
NWS Anchorage AFD: Bering/Aleutian front; Southcentral 60s and fog; light rain Saturday morning Anchorage/Mat-Su
NWS Honolulu AFD: drier trades; Kona nuisance flooding possible
Atlantic: no tropical cyclone formation next 7 days (NHC)
Tropical Storm Norbert: 16.6N 124.7W, 65 mph, west 14 mph, 996 mb / 29.42 inHg, about 1,055 miles WSW of southern Baja and 2,005 miles east of Hilo; could become a hurricane this weekend (NHC public advisory)
History
September 11, 1961: Hurricane Carla, Category 4, Matagorda Island, Texas
September 11, 1992: Hurricane Iniki, Kauai, 145 mph, 27.91 inHg
September 11, 1900: remnants of the Great Galveston Hurricane over central Iowa
Source: NWS Aberdeen this-day history

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Voices: Charon (male) and Sulafat (female), alternating. Runtime about 15 minutes.
Music
Glass Beads (The Balloonist) — 5 seconds before the script and 5 seconds after, under the episode
Our Names Engraved (Duck Lake) — under the severe-weather outlook
Atlantic Tunes — under the Bermuda high / 500-millibar pattern
Melancholy updated — under the Rosh Hashana gratitude close
Zmanim (Hebcal, ZIP 60645)
Today, Friday September 11: Alos 5:01 AM · Misheyakir 5:28 AM · Netz 6:26 AM · Sof Zman Shema 9:36 AM · Sof Zman Tefila 10:40 AM · Chatzos 12:46 PM · Mincha Gedola 1:18 PM · Shkiah 7:07 PM
Hadlakas Neiros: 6:47 PM (Chicago minhag, 20 minutes before sunset). Hebcal lists 6:49 PM.
Tomorrow, Saturday September 12 (1 Tishrei 5787, Rosh Hashana I): Alos 5:03 AM · Netz 6:27 AM · Sof Zman Shema 9:37 AM · Sof Zman Tefila 10:40 AM · Chatzos 12:46 PM · Shkiah 7:05 PM. Second-night candles after nightfall; Hebcal 7:47 PM.
Sunday, September 13 (2 Tishrei 5787, Rosh Hashana II): Alos 5:04 AM · Netz 6:28 AM · Shkiah 7:03 PM. Havdalah 7:45 PM per Hebcal.
Chicago
Current at O'Hare around issue time: 81°F, dew point 54°F
7-day (NWS Chicago point forecast): today sunny ~77; Saturday 85; Sunday 73 with 30% showers after 1 PM; rain chances grow Tuesday–Wednesday
NWS Chicago AFD 209 PM CDT Fri Sep 11 2026, Kluber: dry through Saturday; rain Sunday; heavy rain/thunderstorm waves early–mid next week; PWAT 1.7 to 2.00 inches Tuesday–Wednesday; no watches/warnings IL/IN/LM
Water
Lake Michigan (NWS LOT OMR 905 AM CDT): Chicago shore 69°F; crib (60 ft) 60°F; Chicago buoy 70°F; Ohio St 69°F; mid-lake south 74 / central 72 / north 69
Open lake (NWS Milwaukee GLF): gales likely Monday–Tuesday, waves 10–14 ft, occasionally 18
Gulf SST (NDBC 42035 86.5°F; 42012 86.2°F; 42001 88.5°F)
National
SPC Day 1 1127 AM CDT: Slight Risk Upper Midwest — large hail (some 2+ inches), damaging winds, a couple of tornadoes late afternoon–tonight
Denver 90s today and mid-90s Sunday (NWS Boulder AFD)
Southern Utah Marginal excessive rain; northern valleys wind (NWS Salt Lake AFD)
Cascades: fire weather today, frost/freeze possible Sunday–Monday mornings (NWS Medford AFD)
North Atlantic gale low 55N 53W, 984 mb / 29.06 inHg (OPC High Seas)
Alaska, Hawaii, tropics
NWS Anchorage AFD: Bering/Aleutian front; Southcentral 60s and fog; light rain Saturday morning Anchorage/Mat-Su
NWS Honolulu AFD: drier trades; Kona nuisance flooding possible
Atlantic: no tropical cyclone formation next 7 days (NHC)
Tropical Storm Norbert: 16.6N 124.7W, 65 mph, west 14 mph, 996 mb / 29.42 inHg, about 1,055 miles WSW of southern Baja and 2,005 miles east of Hilo; could become a hurricane this weekend (NHC public advisory)
History
September 11, 1961: Hurricane Carla, Category 4, Matagorda Island, Texas
September 11, 1992: Hurricane Iniki, Kauai, 145 mph, 27.91 inHg
September 11, 1900: remnants of the Great Galveston Hurricane over central Iowa
Source: NWS Aberdeen this-day history

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0:00 - The Giant Heat Dome! 

Imagine a giant, invisible dome of super hot air sitting right over the middle of our country. Scientists call this a "heat dome." It's making places like Oklahoma and Missouri super-duper hot. This big hot dome is also sliding westward towards Arizona. By Thursday, the desert city of Phoenix is going to feel like a giant oven! It will be over 110 degrees outside. If you live there, you definitely need to drink lots of water and stay in places with air conditioning.

1:03 - Cool Air to the Rescue & Thunder Boomers! But don't worry, cool air is on the way! A big push of chilly air, called a "cold front," is marching down from Canada. When this cold air crashes into the hot, sticky air, it will make big thunderstorms! Places like Iowa and the Dakotas are already seeing heavy rain and loud thunder. The rain can come down so fast it makes big puddles and even flooding. So, grab your umbrellas and rain boots!

1:39 - Snow in September?! Believe it or not, winter is already trying to peek out! High up in the mountains of Montana and Wyoming, the air is getting so chilly that the rain is going to turn into snow! Glacier National Park might even get up to 6 inches of fluffy white snow by the end of the week. It'll almost be time to build a snowman up there!

2:06 - Wild Weather in Alaska and Hawaii! In Hawaii, a big storm called Hurricane Loa is bringing heavy pouring rain and huge, crashing waves to the islands. And way up north in Alaska, a massive storm is bringing heavy rain and wind so strong it could almost blow off your hat!

2:30 - Crazy Weather Extremes! Weather can be really silly sometimes! In California, if you stand on the beach, you might need a sweater because it's only in the 60s (which is cool). But if you drive just a little bit away from the water, it's over 100 degrees and super hot! That's a 40-degree difference in just a short car ride!


3:10 - Frosty Mornings in Maine! Also, way up in the state of Maine, it will be so cold at night that there might be icy frost on the grass in the morning! That was a quick trip through the weather all across America! Thank you for listening to our super awesome weather show! And remember, always keep looking up at the clouds! Bye!

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0:00 - The Giant Heat Dome! 

Imagine a giant, invisible dome of super hot air sitting right over the middle of our country. Scientists call this a "heat dome." It's making places like Oklahoma and Missouri super-duper hot. This big hot dome is also sliding westward towards Arizona. By Thursday, the desert city of Phoenix is going to feel like a giant oven! It will be over 110 degrees outside. If you live there, you definitely need to drink lots of water and stay in places with air conditioning.

1:03 - Cool Air to the Rescue & Thunder Boomers! But don't worry, cool air is on the way! A big push of chilly air, called a "cold front," is marching down from Canada. When this cold air crashes into the hot, sticky air, it will make big thunderstorms! Places like Iowa and the Dakotas are already seeing heavy rain and loud thunder. The rain can come down so fast it makes big puddles and even flooding. So, grab your umbrellas and rain boots!

1:39 - Snow in September?! Believe it or not, winter is already trying to peek out! High up in the mountains of Montana and Wyoming, the air is getting so chilly that the rain is going to turn into snow! Glacier National Park might even get up to 6 inches of fluffy white snow by the end of the week. It'll almost be time to build a snowman up there!

2:06 - Wild Weather in Alaska and Hawaii! In Hawaii, a big storm called Hurricane Loa is bringing heavy pouring rain and huge, crashing waves to the islands. And way up north in Alaska, a massive storm is bringing heavy rain and wind so strong it could almost blow off your hat!

2:30 - Crazy Weather Extremes! Weather can be really silly sometimes! In California, if you stand on the beach, you might need a sweater because it's only in the 60s (which is cool). But if you drive just a little bit away from the water, it's over 100 degrees and super hot! That's a 40-degree difference in just a short car ride!


3:10 - Frosty Mornings in Maine! Also, way up in the state of Maine, it will be so cold at night that there might be icy frost on the grass in the morning! That was a quick trip through the weather all across America! Thank you for listening to our super awesome weather show! And remember, always keep looking up at the clouds! Bye!

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What You Need to Know for Wednesday Description: 

We break down the technical jargon of the National Weather Service Chicago bulletin, explaining the severe thunderstorm threat for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Understand MLCape, VORT, lapse rates, supercells, and hodographs so you're prepared for potential large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

Hashtags: #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #NWSChicago #Thunderstorm #WeatherForecast

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What You Need to Know for Wednesday Description: 

We break down the technical jargon of the National Weather Service Chicago bulletin, explaining the severe thunderstorm threat for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Understand MLCape, VORT, lapse rates, supercells, and hodographs so you're prepared for potential large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

Hashtags: #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #NWSChicago #Thunderstorm #WeatherForecast

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 Timestamp Breakdown:

 00:00 - Introduction: Dynamic US Weather Setup & Major Shift

 00:46 - Severe Weather Heading East: Plains to Great Lakes

01:06 - The Frontal Boundary: Engine Driving Severe Weather

 02:02 - Critical Shift: Great Lakes & Ohio Valley on High Alert

02:37 - Primary Storm Hazards: Wind, Hail, Organized Convection, Flash Flooding

03:08 - Excessive Rainfall Outlook: Evolving Risks & Moisture Surge

 04:09 - East vs. West: Severe Storms vs. Persistent Heat

04:47 - The Heat Dome: Upper Level Ridge Trapping Extreme Heat

05:18 - Extreme Heat Impacts: 115°F & Stressed Infrastructure

 05:50 - Southern Plains Heat: Limited Overnight Relief

 06:19 - Staying Weather Aware: Crucial Precautions

20 Hashtags: #SevereWeather #GreatLakesWeather #OhioValley #WeatherAlert #StormPredictionCenter #WeatherPredictionCenter #FlashFlooding #HeatWave #HeatDome #MidwestWeather #ExtremeHeat #WeatherForecast #WeatherSafety #USWeather #WindThreat #HailStorm #AtmosphericScience #WeatherUpdate #FrontalBoundary #ClimateChange

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 Timestamp Breakdown:

 00:00 - Introduction: Dynamic US Weather Setup & Major Shift

 00:46 - Severe Weather Heading East: Plains to Great Lakes

01:06 - The Frontal Boundary: Engine Driving Severe Weather

 02:02 - Critical Shift: Great Lakes & Ohio Valley on High Alert

02:37 - Primary Storm Hazards: Wind, Hail, Organized Convection, Flash Flooding

03:08 - Excessive Rainfall Outlook: Evolving Risks & Moisture Surge

 04:09 - East vs. West: Severe Storms vs. Persistent Heat

04:47 - The Heat Dome: Upper Level Ridge Trapping Extreme Heat

05:18 - Extreme Heat Impacts: 115°F & Stressed Infrastructure

 05:50 - Southern Plains Heat: Limited Overnight Relief

 06:19 - Staying Weather Aware: Crucial Precautions

20 Hashtags: #SevereWeather #GreatLakesWeather #OhioValley #WeatherAlert #StormPredictionCenter #WeatherPredictionCenter #FlashFlooding #HeatWave #HeatDome #MidwestWeather #ExtremeHeat #WeatherForecast #WeatherSafety #USWeather #WindThreat #HailStorm #AtmosphericScience #WeatherUpdate #FrontalBoundary #ClimateChange

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0:00 - 0:29: The Stubborn Ridge & Extreme Heat: Introducing the dominant upper-level ridge and its role in unprecedented heat across the Southern US.

0:29 - 1:13: Peripheral Fury: Severe Weather & Flash Floods: Explaining how the ridge's edges fuel severe weather, Gulf moisture, and flooding.

1:14 - 1:53: The El Niño Influence: Macro Climate Driver: Connecting current weather to the strengthening El Niño and its long-term impact.

Hashtags: #USWeather #Heatwave #SevereWeather #ElNino #ClimateChange #WeatherForecast #FlashFlooding

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0:00 - 0:29: The Stubborn Ridge & Extreme Heat: Introducing the dominant upper-level ridge and its role in unprecedented heat across the Southern US.

0:29 - 1:13: Peripheral Fury: Severe Weather & Flash Floods: Explaining how the ridge's edges fuel severe weather, Gulf moisture, and flooding.

1:14 - 1:53: The El Niño Influence: Macro Climate Driver: Connecting current weather to the strengthening El Niño and its long-term impact.

Hashtags: #USWeather #Heatwave #SevereWeather #ElNino #ClimateChange #WeatherForecast #FlashFlooding

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00:00 - 01:02: The Origin Story: From Rabbinical Guidance to Weather Radio Nostalgia

01:03 - 02:07: The Rise of the Forecast Discussion: Human Voice vs. Robotic Delivery

02:08 - 03:23: Divine Providence in Weather Forecasting: A Megillah Esther Parallel

03:24 - 04:25: The Source of Weather Wisdom: Recognizing the Divine Hand

04:26 - 05:30: The Allure of Weather: Passion, Appreciation, and Hidden Variables

05:31 - 06:37: Podcast Content and Evolution: From Human Voice to AI Integration

06:38 - 07:39: The Enduring Value of Authenticity and Passion

07:40 - 07:54: Gratitude: To the NWS, Radio Shack, and the Divine

20 Hashtags: #WeatherPodcast #Meteorology #NationalWeatherService #WeatherForecasting #HumanVoice #ForecastDiscussion #DivineProvidence #JewishWisdom #Halacha #Zmanim #ExtremeWeather #ClimateScience #WeatherEnthusiast #Authenticity #RadioShack #COVIDPodcast #WeatherStories #AtmosphericScience #PodcastJourney #ScienceAndSpirituality

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00:00 - 01:02: The Origin Story: From Rabbinical Guidance to Weather Radio Nostalgia

01:03 - 02:07: The Rise of the Forecast Discussion: Human Voice vs. Robotic Delivery

02:08 - 03:23: Divine Providence in Weather Forecasting: A Megillah Esther Parallel

03:24 - 04:25: The Source of Weather Wisdom: Recognizing the Divine Hand

04:26 - 05:30: The Allure of Weather: Passion, Appreciation, and Hidden Variables

05:31 - 06:37: Podcast Content and Evolution: From Human Voice to AI Integration

06:38 - 07:39: The Enduring Value of Authenticity and Passion

07:40 - 07:54: Gratitude: To the NWS, Radio Shack, and the Divine

20 Hashtags: #WeatherPodcast #Meteorology #NationalWeatherService #WeatherForecasting #HumanVoice #ForecastDiscussion #DivineProvidence #JewishWisdom #Halacha #Zmanim #ExtremeWeather #ClimateScience #WeatherEnthusiast #Authenticity #RadioShack #COVIDPodcast #WeatherStories #AtmosphericScience #PodcastJourney #ScienceAndSpirituality

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0:00 Introduction to the Area Forecast Discussion (AFD)

1:01 Forecast Breakdown: Early Week, Cold Front, Aviation, Late Week

1:22 Section 1: Early Week High Pressure & Lake Breeze

2:03 Advection & Rising Temperatures

2:26 Section 2: Wednesday Cold Front & Severe Risk

2:44 Understanding Shortwave Troughs

3:07 Diurnal Destabilization & MLCape Explained

3:50 The Tug of War: Limiting Factors vs. Shear

4:24 SPC Risk & Isolated Severe Storms

4:43 Section 3: Translating Aviation Jargon

5:13 Deciphering Aviation Codes (20ZMDW, VFR, MIFG)

5:39 Section 4: Late Week and Beyond - Returning High Pressure

6:14 Conclusion: Certainty vs. Uncertainty in Forecasting

20 Hashtags: #WeatherExplained #Meteorology #AreaForecastDiscussion #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #ColdFront #LakeBreeze #WeatherForecast #AtmosphericScience #WeatherJargon #MLCape #DiurnalDestabilization #ShortwaveTrough #AviationWeather #PilotLife #NationalWeatherService #WeatherGeek #Forecasting #Storms #WeatherEducation

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0:00 Introduction to the Area Forecast Discussion (AFD)

1:01 Forecast Breakdown: Early Week, Cold Front, Aviation, Late Week

1:22 Section 1: Early Week High Pressure & Lake Breeze

2:03 Advection & Rising Temperatures

2:26 Section 2: Wednesday Cold Front & Severe Risk

2:44 Understanding Shortwave Troughs

3:07 Diurnal Destabilization & MLCape Explained

3:50 The Tug of War: Limiting Factors vs. Shear

4:24 SPC Risk & Isolated Severe Storms

4:43 Section 3: Translating Aviation Jargon

5:13 Deciphering Aviation Codes (20ZMDW, VFR, MIFG)

5:39 Section 4: Late Week and Beyond - Returning High Pressure

6:14 Conclusion: Certainty vs. Uncertainty in Forecasting

20 Hashtags: #WeatherExplained #Meteorology #AreaForecastDiscussion #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #ColdFront #LakeBreeze #WeatherForecast #AtmosphericScience #WeatherJargon #MLCape #DiurnalDestabilization #ShortwaveTrough #AviationWeather #PilotLife #NationalWeatherService #WeatherGeek #Forecasting #Storms #WeatherEducation

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Time Stamp Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction: The Atmosphere as a Violent Fluid Dynamics Battlefield

 01:06 - Unpacking the Forecast Header: Global Routing Codes and Zulu Time

02:08 - The Threat Matrix: Alerts and Warnings Across Regions

03:11 - Synoptic Overview: Macro-scale Atmospheric Patterns

 04:12 - Aloft Dynamics: Cutoff Lows and Upper Ridges

 05:16 - Surface Conditions and Frontal Boundaries

 06:18 - Regional Breakdown: Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan Storm Development

07:21 - The Thermodynamics of Storms: MLCape and EBWD

08:25 - The "Mess" of Rain Loading vs. Organized Storms

09:29 - The Paradox of Decreased Fuel, Increased Threat

10:32 - Trough Consolidation and Wind Gusts

 11:37 - Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan: Heat Waves and Colliding Systems

12:43 - Morning Convection and Cold Pools

13:44 - The Physics of Diffluence: Atmospheric Vacuum Cleaners

14:45 - Advection vs. Convection: Fueling Thunderstorms

 15:45 - Transition to Mesoscale Convective System: Wind and Hail Threat

16:55 - Overnight Thunderstorms and Sustained Threats

 18:00 - PM2.5 and Wildfire Smoke Transport

18:37 - Northern Territories: Different Atmospheric Rules

19:04 - Cold Core Systems and Stratiform Rain

19:33 - Smoke Distribution in the North

19:53 - Nunavut: High Latitude Meteorology and Advection Fog

21:12 - The Philosophy of Forecasting: Chaos Theory and Unpredictability

22:17 - The Unwinnable War Against Atmospheric Entropy
 20 Hashtags: #WeatherForecasting #Meteorology #AtmosphericScience #FluidDynamics #ChaosTheory #ZuluTime #SynopticWeather #Thunderstorms #Supercell #MLCape #EBWD #Diffluence #Advection #Convection #ColdPools #MCS #PM2_5 #WildfireSmoke #ArcticWeather #ClimateScience

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Time Stamp Breakdown:

00:00 - Introduction: The Atmosphere as a Violent Fluid Dynamics Battlefield

 01:06 - Unpacking the Forecast Header: Global Routing Codes and Zulu Time

02:08 - The Threat Matrix: Alerts and Warnings Across Regions

03:11 - Synoptic Overview: Macro-scale Atmospheric Patterns

 04:12 - Aloft Dynamics: Cutoff Lows and Upper Ridges

 05:16 - Surface Conditions and Frontal Boundaries

 06:18 - Regional Breakdown: Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan Storm Development

07:21 - The Thermodynamics of Storms: MLCape and EBWD

08:25 - The "Mess" of Rain Loading vs. Organized Storms

09:29 - The Paradox of Decreased Fuel, Increased Threat

10:32 - Trough Consolidation and Wind Gusts

 11:37 - Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan: Heat Waves and Colliding Systems

12:43 - Morning Convection and Cold Pools

13:44 - The Physics of Diffluence: Atmospheric Vacuum Cleaners

14:45 - Advection vs. Convection: Fueling Thunderstorms

 15:45 - Transition to Mesoscale Convective System: Wind and Hail Threat

16:55 - Overnight Thunderstorms and Sustained Threats

 18:00 - PM2.5 and Wildfire Smoke Transport

18:37 - Northern Territories: Different Atmospheric Rules

19:04 - Cold Core Systems and Stratiform Rain

19:33 - Smoke Distribution in the North

19:53 - Nunavut: High Latitude Meteorology and Advection Fog

21:12 - The Philosophy of Forecasting: Chaos Theory and Unpredictability

22:17 - The Unwinnable War Against Atmospheric Entropy
 20 Hashtags: #WeatherForecasting #Meteorology #AtmosphericScience #FluidDynamics #ChaosTheory #ZuluTime #SynopticWeather #Thunderstorms #Supercell #MLCape #EBWD #Diffluence #Advection #Convection #ColdPools #MCS #PM2_5 #WildfireSmoke #ArcticWeather #ClimateScience

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Unraveling the Prairie and Arctic Weather Bulletin

00:00 Introduction to the Weather Bulletin

01:07 Synoptic Overview and Alerts

02:09 Decoding the Synoptic Overview

03:09 Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan Forecast

 04:10 Storm Potential in Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan

05:12 Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan Forecast

 06:15 In-depth Analysis of Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan Storms

 07:21 Chronological Storm Progression

08:26 Physical Impacts of the Storm Complex

 09:31 Northern Territories and Nunavut Forecast

 10:36 Key Impacts and Takeaways

11:39 Concluding Thoughts

AtmosphericEngine WeatherDecoding MeteorologyExplained SevereWeather PrairieForecast ArcticWeather StormPrediction WeatherJargon CanadaWeather RainfallWarning WindGusts Hailstorm WildfireSmoke AirQuality Thunderstorms ConvectiveEnergy Diffluence Supercells WeatherThreats ClimateImpact

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Unraveling the Prairie and Arctic Weather Bulletin

00:00 Introduction to the Weather Bulletin

01:07 Synoptic Overview and Alerts

02:09 Decoding the Synoptic Overview

03:09 Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan Forecast

 04:10 Storm Potential in Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan

05:12 Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan Forecast

 06:15 In-depth Analysis of Manitoba and Southern Saskatchewan Storms

 07:21 Chronological Storm Progression

08:26 Physical Impacts of the Storm Complex

 09:31 Northern Territories and Nunavut Forecast

 10:36 Key Impacts and Takeaways

11:39 Concluding Thoughts

AtmosphericEngine WeatherDecoding MeteorologyExplained SevereWeather PrairieForecast ArcticWeather StormPrediction WeatherJargon CanadaWeather RainfallWarning WindGusts Hailstorm WildfireSmoke AirQuality Thunderstorms ConvectiveEnergy Diffluence Supercells WeatherThreats ClimateImpact

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00:00-01:00: Introduction to the extreme and conflicting weather events of August 2026.

01:01-02:04: Introducing the document "A Nation Divided" and the new baseline of extreme weather.

02:05-03:04: The shift from standard seasonal fluctuations to simultaneous, conflicting hazards.

03:05-04:04: Deep dive into the South Central and Southwestern heatwave, including staggering temperatures.

04:05-05:09: The critical metric of lack of overnight recovery and its physiological impact.

05:10-06:10: The human body's inability to cool down without nighttime temperature drops.

06:11-07:11: The volatility of the atmosphere and the paradox of hail in extreme heat.

07:12-08:12: Counterintuitive impacts of updrafts and NWS warnings during heatwaves.

08:13-09:15: The "double threat" of heat and severe weather in desert regions.

09:16-10:16: The continental atmospheric displacement and contrasting temperatures across the nation.

10:17-11:22: Unseasonably cool temperatures in the Northeast and the aviation hazard of ground fog.

11:23-12:24: The deceptive nature of ground fog and other hidden dangers.

12:25-13:28: The Midwest's counterintuitive hazard: rip currents under clear skies.

13:29-14:39: The psychology of meteorological danger and the absence of visual cues for rip currents.

14:40-15:40: Tropical Storm Moog threatening Hawaii with life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides.

15:41-16:43: The destructive force of deep water wave energy and the NWS's operational contrast.

16:44-17:46: The need for hyper-granular ground truth data and the ultimate synthesis of the extreme weather mosaic.

17:47-18:56: The conclusion that record-breaking weather is the new baseline and the weather forecast as a survival tool.

18:57-19:28: The challenge of rebuilding infrastructure for a 21st-century climate.

20 Hashtags: #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #WeatherAnomaly #August2026 #Heatwave #FlashFlooding #RipCurrents #TropicalStorm #WeatherForecast #NationalWeatherService #ClimateCrisis #AtmosphericScience #WeatherAwareness #SurvivalTools #Infrastructure #ClimateResilience #NewBaseline #GlobalWarming #Meteorology #FutureWeather

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00:00-01:00: Introduction to the extreme and conflicting weather events of August 2026.

01:01-02:04: Introducing the document "A Nation Divided" and the new baseline of extreme weather.

02:05-03:04: The shift from standard seasonal fluctuations to simultaneous, conflicting hazards.

03:05-04:04: Deep dive into the South Central and Southwestern heatwave, including staggering temperatures.

04:05-05:09: The critical metric of lack of overnight recovery and its physiological impact.

05:10-06:10: The human body's inability to cool down without nighttime temperature drops.

06:11-07:11: The volatility of the atmosphere and the paradox of hail in extreme heat.

07:12-08:12: Counterintuitive impacts of updrafts and NWS warnings during heatwaves.

08:13-09:15: The "double threat" of heat and severe weather in desert regions.

09:16-10:16: The continental atmospheric displacement and contrasting temperatures across the nation.

10:17-11:22: Unseasonably cool temperatures in the Northeast and the aviation hazard of ground fog.

11:23-12:24: The deceptive nature of ground fog and other hidden dangers.

12:25-13:28: The Midwest's counterintuitive hazard: rip currents under clear skies.

13:29-14:39: The psychology of meteorological danger and the absence of visual cues for rip currents.

14:40-15:40: Tropical Storm Moog threatening Hawaii with life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides.

15:41-16:43: The destructive force of deep water wave energy and the NWS's operational contrast.

16:44-17:46: The need for hyper-granular ground truth data and the ultimate synthesis of the extreme weather mosaic.

17:47-18:56: The conclusion that record-breaking weather is the new baseline and the weather forecast as a survival tool.

18:57-19:28: The challenge of rebuilding infrastructure for a 21st-century climate.

20 Hashtags: #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #WeatherAnomaly #August2026 #Heatwave #FlashFlooding #RipCurrents #TropicalStorm #WeatherForecast #NationalWeatherService #ClimateCrisis #AtmosphericScience #WeatherAwareness #SurvivalTools #Infrastructure #ClimateResilience #NewBaseline #GlobalWarming #Meteorology #FutureWeather

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• 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction to the podcast and the surprising National Weather Service (NWS) warning for Chicago despite clear skies.
• 01:00 - 02:00: The hosts discuss their plan to analyze raw NWS data, specifically Area Forecast Discussions (AFDs), starting with Chicago.
• 02:00 - 03:00: Reading and initial reactions to the Chicago AFD, highlighting pleasant temperatures and clear skies.
• 03:00 - 04:00: Continued reading of the Chicago AFD, discussing radiational cooling, ground fog, and a mid-week cold front.
• 04:00 - 05:00: Final part of the Chicago AFD, mentioning zonal flow and a "hefty, beautiful piece of scientific writing."
• 05:00 - 06:00: Explanation of "western ridge" and "troughing" in relation to the jet stream and their impact on weather.
• 06:00 - 07:00: Understanding "diurnal cumulus" and the concept of "radiational cooling" in clear night skies.
• 07:00 - 08:00: Deeper dive into the "boundary layer" as a "leaky blanket" preventing extreme cooling, and explaining "long wave" vs. "short wave" troughs.
• 08:00 - 09:00: What physically happens during a "cold front" to cause showers, and the meaning of "zonal flow."
• 09:00 - 10:00: Translating the Chicago science into a 7-day forecast and discussing concerns about severe weather risks.
• 10:00 - 11:00: Analysis of National Storm Prediction Center (SPC) maps, revealing Chicago is safe from severe weather but faces "invisible danger" in Lake Michigan.
• 11:00 - 12:00: Explanation of how clear, high-pressure days create dangerous "rip currents" in Lake Michigan due to wind stress.
• 12:00 - 13:00: Transition to the "planetary seesaw" concept and reading the Phoenix, Arizona NWS forecast discussion about a westward-shifting "subtropical high center."
• 13:00 - 14:00: Explanation of "H5 heights" in "decameters" and how it signifies a "bulging" and "taller" atmosphere under a heat dome.
• 14:00 - 15:00: Reading the stark "extreme heat warning" for Phoenix and discussing the physical impact of 106-118 degree temperatures on the human body.
• 15:00 - 16:00: Discussion of the lack of overnight relief under a heat dome and its public health hazard, then shifting to tropical storm warnings in the Eastern Pacific.
• 16:00 - 17:00: Explaining how intense pressure gradients and wind shear on the edges of high-pressure systems cause tropical storms, and moving to Atlantic steering currents.
• 17:00 - 18:00: Reading the Miami, Florida NWS discussion about the "Bermuda High" and its role in fueling Florida's thunderstorms.
• 18:00 - 19:00: Explanation of the "Saharan Air Layer" (SAL) and its impact on suppressing thunderstorms and hurricanes in the Atlantic.
• 19:00 - 20:00: Connecting all the weather phenomena through the jet stream acting as a "river in the sky" and the heat dome as a "boulder."
• 20:00 - 21:00: Applying the "planetary seesaw" model to predict weather in St. Louis and New York based on their position relative to the heat dome and trough.
• 21:00 - 22:00: Analyzing Los Angeles's weather, showcasing how the "ridge bakes the west" while the "trough cools the east."
• 22:00 - 22:38: Concluding remarks about the interconnectedness of the atmosphere and a thought-provoking question about the impact of a changing climate on weather patterns.

Hashtags: WeatherToday Meteorology ClimateScience AtmosphericPhysics NWSData WeatherPodcast ChicagoWeather PhoenixHeat LakeMichigan RipCurrents JetStream HeatDome TropicalStorms SaharanDust BermudaHigh GlobalWeather WeatherData Forecasting WeatherPatterns ClimateChange

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• 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction to the podcast and the surprising National Weather Service (NWS) warning for Chicago despite clear skies.
• 01:00 - 02:00: The hosts discuss their plan to analyze raw NWS data, specifically Area Forecast Discussions (AFDs), starting with Chicago.
• 02:00 - 03:00: Reading and initial reactions to the Chicago AFD, highlighting pleasant temperatures and clear skies.
• 03:00 - 04:00: Continued reading of the Chicago AFD, discussing radiational cooling, ground fog, and a mid-week cold front.
• 04:00 - 05:00: Final part of the Chicago AFD, mentioning zonal flow and a "hefty, beautiful piece of scientific writing."
• 05:00 - 06:00: Explanation of "western ridge" and "troughing" in relation to the jet stream and their impact on weather.
• 06:00 - 07:00: Understanding "diurnal cumulus" and the concept of "radiational cooling" in clear night skies.
• 07:00 - 08:00: Deeper dive into the "boundary layer" as a "leaky blanket" preventing extreme cooling, and explaining "long wave" vs. "short wave" troughs.
• 08:00 - 09:00: What physically happens during a "cold front" to cause showers, and the meaning of "zonal flow."
• 09:00 - 10:00: Translating the Chicago science into a 7-day forecast and discussing concerns about severe weather risks.
• 10:00 - 11:00: Analysis of National Storm Prediction Center (SPC) maps, revealing Chicago is safe from severe weather but faces "invisible danger" in Lake Michigan.
• 11:00 - 12:00: Explanation of how clear, high-pressure days create dangerous "rip currents" in Lake Michigan due to wind stress.
• 12:00 - 13:00: Transition to the "planetary seesaw" concept and reading the Phoenix, Arizona NWS forecast discussion about a westward-shifting "subtropical high center."
• 13:00 - 14:00: Explanation of "H5 heights" in "decameters" and how it signifies a "bulging" and "taller" atmosphere under a heat dome.
• 14:00 - 15:00: Reading the stark "extreme heat warning" for Phoenix and discussing the physical impact of 106-118 degree temperatures on the human body.
• 15:00 - 16:00: Discussion of the lack of overnight relief under a heat dome and its public health hazard, then shifting to tropical storm warnings in the Eastern Pacific.
• 16:00 - 17:00: Explaining how intense pressure gradients and wind shear on the edges of high-pressure systems cause tropical storms, and moving to Atlantic steering currents.
• 17:00 - 18:00: Reading the Miami, Florida NWS discussion about the "Bermuda High" and its role in fueling Florida's thunderstorms.
• 18:00 - 19:00: Explanation of the "Saharan Air Layer" (SAL) and its impact on suppressing thunderstorms and hurricanes in the Atlantic.
• 19:00 - 20:00: Connecting all the weather phenomena through the jet stream acting as a "river in the sky" and the heat dome as a "boulder."
• 20:00 - 21:00: Applying the "planetary seesaw" model to predict weather in St. Louis and New York based on their position relative to the heat dome and trough.
• 21:00 - 22:00: Analyzing Los Angeles's weather, showcasing how the "ridge bakes the west" while the "trough cools the east."
• 22:00 - 22:38: Concluding remarks about the interconnectedness of the atmosphere and a thought-provoking question about the impact of a changing climate on weather patterns.

Hashtags: WeatherToday Meteorology ClimateScience AtmosphericPhysics NWSData WeatherPodcast ChicagoWeather PhoenixHeat LakeMichigan RipCurrents JetStream HeatDome TropicalStorms SaharanDust BermudaHigh GlobalWeather WeatherData Forecasting WeatherPatterns ClimateChange

Become a supporter of this podcast: 1387atmosphericphysics,bermudahigh,chicagoweather,climatechange,climatescience,forecasting,globalweather,heatdome,jetstream,lakemichigan,meteorology,nwsdata,phoenixheat,ripcurrents,saharandust,tropicalstorms,weatherdata,weatherpatterns,weatherpodcast,weathertodayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/august-23rd-weather-lake-michigan-hazards-mid-week-storm-watch-z-manim--74584322 - 1:03 - 2:07: Host's thoughts on the utility of detailed forecasts for weather enthusiasts and general public, highlighting current pleasant weather and upcoming Wednesday severe weather risk.
- 2:07 - 3:09: Introduction to the core concept: mapping weather with precise daily schedules based on sun's angle (Zmanim).
- 3:09 - 4:15: Presenting the raw area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service, explaining its purpose for meteorologists.
- 4:15 - 5:15: Decoding "upper troughing" and "surface high" – explaining their impact on weather (cooler air, clear skies).
- 5:15 - 6:25: Discussing temperature forecasts (cool for Sunday/Monday, warmer by Tuesday) and the role of wind direction.
- 6:25 - 7:34: Detailed explanation of Lake Michigan's wave dynamics, "fetch," and the delayed response of waves to wind.
- 7:34 - 8:30: Warning about increasing rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions despite good weather on land.
- 8:30 - 9:35: Introduction to mid-week weather: "shortwave trough" and "cold front" as drivers for showers and thunderstorms.
- 9:35 - 10:25: Explanation of "ZAZ guidance suite" (computer weather models) and "00Z time" (global synchronized weather balloon launches).
- 10:25 - 11:20: Detailed breakdown of Wednesday's severe weather: "diurnal destabilization" (daily heating) and its effect on atmosphere.
- 11:20 - 12:56: Explaining "MLCPE" (storm fuel), "steep mid-level lapse rates" (rapid temperature drop), and "deep layer shear" (wind change with altitude) – the ingredients for severe storms.
- 12:56 - 13:57: Discussing "meager convergence" as a limiting factor for widespread storms and the outlook for the rest of the week.
- 13:57 - 14:57: Transition from chaotic weather to the precise mathematical system of Zmanim (Halakic hours/Shah Zamanios) and their calculation.
- 14:57 - 15:59: Specific Zmanim for Sunday, August 23rd: Shema, Shakaris, Chasos, Mincha times, and their relation to Halakic hours.
- 15:59 - 17:00: Detailed explanation of sunset, nightfall calculations based on "mil" (Talmudic measurement of walking distance/time), and actual star appearance.
- 17:00 - 17:59: Monday's Zmanim, highlighting subtle shifts in times due to Earth's movement and the concept of shrinking Halakic hours.
- 17:59 - 19:15: Concluding thoughts on the parallel precision and detail required in both weather forecasting and Zmanim calculations, emphasizing life at the intersection of predictable (astronomy) and unpredictable (weather) systems.
Twenty Hashtags:

- #WeatherForecast
- #ChicagoWeather
- #NationalWeatherService
- #Meteorology
- #SevereWeather
- #LakeMichigan
- #RipCurrents
- #Zmanim
- #Halacha
- #JewishTime
- #DailyPlanner
- #AtmosphericScience
- #WeatherModels
- #ScienceExplained
- #AugustWeather
- #DevonAvenue
- #WeatherEnthusiasts
- #PreciseTiming
- #SunAngle
- #InvisibleForces

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- 2:07 - 3:09: Introduction to the core concept: mapping weather with precise daily schedules based on sun's angle (Zmanim).
- 3:09 - 4:15: Presenting the raw area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service, explaining its purpose for meteorologists.
- 4:15 - 5:15: Decoding "upper troughing" and "surface high" – explaining their impact on weather (cooler air, clear skies).
- 5:15 - 6:25: Discussing temperature forecasts (cool for Sunday/Monday, warmer by Tuesday) and the role of wind direction.
- 6:25 - 7:34: Detailed explanation of Lake Michigan's wave dynamics, "fetch," and the delayed response of waves to wind.
- 7:34 - 8:30: Warning about increasing rip currents and dangerous swimming conditions despite good weather on land.
- 8:30 - 9:35: Introduction to mid-week weather: "shortwave trough" and "cold front" as drivers for showers and thunderstorms.
- 9:35 - 10:25: Explanation of "ZAZ guidance suite" (computer weather models) and "00Z time" (global synchronized weather balloon launches).
- 10:25 - 11:20: Detailed breakdown of Wednesday's severe weather: "diurnal destabilization" (daily heating) and its effect on atmosphere.
- 11:20 - 12:56: Explaining "MLCPE" (storm fuel), "steep mid-level lapse rates" (rapid temperature drop), and "deep layer shear" (wind change with altitude) – the ingredients for severe storms.
- 12:56 - 13:57: Discussing "meager convergence" as a limiting factor for widespread storms and the outlook for the rest of the week.
- 13:57 - 14:57: Transition from chaotic weather to the precise mathematical system of Zmanim (Halakic hours/Shah Zamanios) and their calculation.
- 14:57 - 15:59: Specific Zmanim for Sunday, August 23rd: Shema, Shakaris, Chasos, Mincha times, and their relation to Halakic hours.
- 15:59 - 17:00: Detailed explanation of sunset, nightfall calculations based on "mil" (Talmudic measurement of walking distance/time), and actual star appearance.
- 17:00 - 17:59: Monday's Zmanim, highlighting subtle shifts in times due to Earth's movement and the concept of shrinking Halakic hours.
- 17:59 - 19:15: Concluding thoughts on the parallel precision and detail required in both weather forecasting and Zmanim calculations, emphasizing life at the intersection of predictable (astronomy) and unpredictable (weather) systems.
Twenty Hashtags:

- #WeatherForecast
- #ChicagoWeather
- #NationalWeatherService
- #Meteorology
- #SevereWeather
- #LakeMichigan
- #RipCurrents
- #Zmanim
- #Halacha
- #JewishTime
- #DailyPlanner
- #AtmosphericScience
- #WeatherModels
- #ScienceExplained
- #AugustWeather
- #DevonAvenue
- #WeatherEnthusiasts
- #PreciseTiming
- #SunAngle
- #InvisibleForces

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- 0:13 - 0:20: Saturday forecast (sunny, high 79)
- 0:20 - 0:25: Sunday forecast (sunny, high 75)
- 0:25 - 0:38: Small chance of isolated showers Saturday, choppy Lake Michigan
- 0:38 - 0:45: High pressure, dry, sunny, mild
- 0:45 - 0:54: Sunset times for West Rogers Park & closing
20 Hashtags: #ChicagoWeather #WeekendForecast #SunnySkies #MildWeather #ChicagoWeekend #WeatherUpdate #LakeMichigan #NoRain #PerfectWeather #GetOutside #ChicagoVibes #IllinoisWeather #WeekendVibes #OutdoorFun #HighPressure #DryWeather #SummerDays #WeatherReport #RogersPark #EnjoyTheWeekend

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- 0:13 - 0:20: Saturday forecast (sunny, high 79)
- 0:20 - 0:25: Sunday forecast (sunny, high 75)
- 0:25 - 0:38: Small chance of isolated showers Saturday, choppy Lake Michigan
- 0:38 - 0:45: High pressure, dry, sunny, mild
- 0:45 - 0:54: Sunset times for West Rogers Park & closing
20 Hashtags: #ChicagoWeather #WeekendForecast #SunnySkies #MildWeather #ChicagoWeekend #WeatherUpdate #LakeMichigan #NoRain #PerfectWeather #GetOutside #ChicagoVibes #IllinoisWeather #WeekendVibes #OutdoorFun #HighPressure #DryWeather #SummerDays #WeatherReport #RogersPark #EnjoyTheWeekend

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00:00 Introduction: Fast-moving, multi-layered weather hitting Chicago this weekend.

00:46 Section 1: Tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Threat & Imminent Friday Evening Hazards.

01:02 Storm System Dynamics: Mesoscale Convective System & Atmospheric Energy (CAPE).

01:31 Severe Thunderstorm Watch 610: Coverage and timing.

01:58 Current Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Specific impacts (wind, hail).

02:18 Section 2: Identifying Threat Areas - West vs. East of the Line.

02:47 Threat Area 1 (West): Primary hazards (damaging winds, large hail, brief tornadoes).

03:13 Threat Area 2 (East): Lower severe risk, but still impactful (gusty winds, heavy rain, lightning).

03:26 Vital Preparedness Actions: Head indoors, move to interior rooms, multiple warning sources.

03:52 River & Flash Flooding: Overnight Water Hazards.

04:13 Flash Flooding Details: Rain accumulation, danger of floodwater.

04:39 Ongoing River Flood Warnings: Illinois River (Havana) & Wabash River (Monatuma, Terre Haute, Vincennes).

05:07 "Turn Around, Don't Drown" Reminder.

05:27 Weekend Beach & Marine Hazards: Life-Threatening Lake Conditions.

05:46 Beach Hazard Statement: Porter County & surrounding coastal areas (Saturday-Sunday).

06:05 Lake Conditions: High wave action (3-6ft), dangerous currents, small craft advisory.

06:36 Life-Threatening Swimming Conditions: Rip currents, waves sweeping people off piers.

06:56 Weekend Safety Protocols: Stay out of water, avoid piers/jetties.

07:19 Section 5: The Five-Day Forecast & Broader Picture.

07:34 Deceptive Forecast: Beautiful land weather, but dangerous lake conditions (high swim risk).

07:59 Clear-out Timeline (Land): Saturday-Monday weather.

08:18 Mid-Week Outlook: Warming up, slight chance of storms.

08:26 Conclusion: Final provocative question & safety advice.

20 Hashtags: #ChicagoWeather #SevereStorms #FlashFlooding #LakeMichigan #WeatherAlert #WeekendForecast #TornadoWatch #Thunderstorms #WeatherSafety #NWSChicago #WindWarnings #HailStorm #FloodWarning #BeachHazards #RipCurrents #BoatingSafety #OutdoorSafety #WeatherPreparedness #ChicagoNews #StaySafe

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00:00 Introduction: Fast-moving, multi-layered weather hitting Chicago this weekend.

00:46 Section 1: Tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Threat & Imminent Friday Evening Hazards.

01:02 Storm System Dynamics: Mesoscale Convective System & Atmospheric Energy (CAPE).

01:31 Severe Thunderstorm Watch 610: Coverage and timing.

01:58 Current Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Specific impacts (wind, hail).

02:18 Section 2: Identifying Threat Areas - West vs. East of the Line.

02:47 Threat Area 1 (West): Primary hazards (damaging winds, large hail, brief tornadoes).

03:13 Threat Area 2 (East): Lower severe risk, but still impactful (gusty winds, heavy rain, lightning).

03:26 Vital Preparedness Actions: Head indoors, move to interior rooms, multiple warning sources.

03:52 River & Flash Flooding: Overnight Water Hazards.

04:13 Flash Flooding Details: Rain accumulation, danger of floodwater.

04:39 Ongoing River Flood Warnings: Illinois River (Havana) & Wabash River (Monatuma, Terre Haute, Vincennes).

05:07 "Turn Around, Don't Drown" Reminder.

05:27 Weekend Beach & Marine Hazards: Life-Threatening Lake Conditions.

05:46 Beach Hazard Statement: Porter County & surrounding coastal areas (Saturday-Sunday).

06:05 Lake Conditions: High wave action (3-6ft), dangerous currents, small craft advisory.

06:36 Life-Threatening Swimming Conditions: Rip currents, waves sweeping people off piers.

06:56 Weekend Safety Protocols: Stay out of water, avoid piers/jetties.

07:19 Section 5: The Five-Day Forecast & Broader Picture.

07:34 Deceptive Forecast: Beautiful land weather, but dangerous lake conditions (high swim risk).

07:59 Clear-out Timeline (Land): Saturday-Monday weather.

08:18 Mid-Week Outlook: Warming up, slight chance of storms.

08:26 Conclusion: Final provocative question & safety advice.

20 Hashtags: #ChicagoWeather #SevereStorms #FlashFlooding #LakeMichigan #WeatherAlert #WeekendForecast #TornadoWatch #Thunderstorms #WeatherSafety #NWSChicago #WindWarnings #HailStorm #FloodWarning #BeachHazards #RipCurrents #BoatingSafety #OutdoorSafety #WeatherPreparedness #ChicagoNews #StaySafe

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• 00:00 Introduction: Active Severe Weather Unfolding in Northern Illinois
• 01:04 Severe Thunderstorm Watch 610 Details & Active Warnings
• 02:08 Storm Timing: Second, More Potent Round Expected (4 PM - 10 PM)
• 02:46 Risk Geography & Primary Hazards (West of Fox Valley, North of I-80)
• 03:10 Specific Hazards: Damaging Winds (60 mph), Hail, Potential Isolated Tornado
• 03:48 Essential Safety Actions: Phone, Alerts, Shelter
• 04:15 The Hidden Danger: Severe Weekend Lake Hazard Explained
• 04:54 Mechanics of Lake Hazard: Strong Winds & Fetch
• 05:24 Lake Wave Heights (10ft) & Dangerous Swimming Conditions
• 05:50 High Swim Risk Expansion (Porter County, IL & IN Beaches)
• 06:15 Weekend Air Forecast (Cooler, Less Humid)
• 06:35 Final Warning: Lake Not Safe Despite Sunshine

20 Hashtags: #SevereWeather #NorthernIllinois #ChicagoWeather #WeatherAlert #ThunderstormWatch #TornadoWarning #LakeMichigan #RipCurrents #WeatherSafety #WindGusts #HailStorm #StormChasing #IllinoisWeather #IndianaWeather #WeekendWarning #BoatingSafety #BeachSafety #WeatherUpdate #EmergencyPreparedness #StaySafe

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• 00:00 Introduction: Active Severe Weather Unfolding in Northern Illinois
• 01:04 Severe Thunderstorm Watch 610 Details & Active Warnings
• 02:08 Storm Timing: Second, More Potent Round Expected (4 PM - 10 PM)
• 02:46 Risk Geography & Primary Hazards (West of Fox Valley, North of I-80)
• 03:10 Specific Hazards: Damaging Winds (60 mph), Hail, Potential Isolated Tornado
• 03:48 Essential Safety Actions: Phone, Alerts, Shelter
• 04:15 The Hidden Danger: Severe Weekend Lake Hazard Explained
• 04:54 Mechanics of Lake Hazard: Strong Winds & Fetch
• 05:24 Lake Wave Heights (10ft) & Dangerous Swimming Conditions
• 05:50 High Swim Risk Expansion (Porter County, IL & IN Beaches)
• 06:15 Weekend Air Forecast (Cooler, Less Humid)
• 06:35 Final Warning: Lake Not Safe Despite Sunshine

20 Hashtags: #SevereWeather #NorthernIllinois #ChicagoWeather #WeatherAlert #ThunderstormWatch #TornadoWarning #LakeMichigan #RipCurrents #WeatherSafety #WindGusts #HailStorm #StormChasing #IllinoisWeather #IndianaWeather #WeekendWarning #BoatingSafety #BeachSafety #WeatherUpdate #EmergencyPreparedness #StaySafe

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Opening & Hebrew Date
Today's Zmanim
NWS Forecast Discussion
Kids Activities
Weather History
Tomorrow's Zmanim
Shabbos Times
Closing
#MorningBriefing #Zmanim #Chicago #WestRogersPark #NWS #WeatherForecast #JewishTimes #ParshaKiTeitzei #ShabbosTimes #ChicagoWeather #WeatherHistory #Elul #TorahPortion #CandleLighting #Havdalah #FamilyFriendlyChicago #DailyPodcast #JewishPodcast #ChicagoJews #WeatherWithEnthusiasm


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Opening & Hebrew Date
Today's Zmanim
NWS Forecast Discussion
Kids Activities
Weather History
Tomorrow's Zmanim
Shabbos Times
Closing
#MorningBriefing #Zmanim #Chicago #WestRogersPark #NWS #WeatherForecast #JewishTimes #ParshaKiTeitzei #ShabbosTimes #ChicagoWeather #WeatherHistory #Elul #TorahPortion #CandleLighting #Havdalah #FamilyFriendlyChicago #DailyPodcast #JewishPodcast #ChicagoJews #WeatherWithEnthusiasm


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• 00:00 — Opening: Midwestern agriculture, evapotranspiration, and severe weather
• 01:00 — National severe-weather outlook and the Thursday/Friday threat landscape
• 02:00 — Regional hazards: Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, and the Dakotas
• 03:00 — The 2% tornado risk explained
• 03:50 — Short-wave troughs, hail, and severe-weather mechanics
• 04:50 — Medium-range outlook: “Predictability too low”
• 05:50 — Ensemble uncertainty and the difference between “predictability too low” and “potential too low”
• 06:50 — Southwest heat dome and upper-level ridge
• 07:50 — Dangerous overnight heat and cumulative physiological stress
• 08:50 — Moisture advection, greenhouse effects, and reduced nighttime cooling
• 09:50 — Convective inhibition and the suppressed monsoon
• 10:50 — Inverted-V soundings and virga
• 11:50 — Microbursts and dry thunderstorm wind
• 12:50 — Aviation hazards from microbursts and wind shear
• 13:50 — Rossby waves connecting the Southwest ridge to the Midwest trough
• 14:50 — Midwest northwest-flow severe weather
• 15:50 — Steam fog near St. Louis
• 16:50 — Evapotranspiration and “corn sweat”
• 17:50 — Agricultural moisture and elevated dew points
• 18:50 — CAPE, cold-front lift, and parcel acceleration
• 19:50 — Deep-layer shear and storm organization
• 20:50 — Hodographs and storm splitting
• 21:50 — Northwest-flow supercells and southeastward storm tracks
• 22:50 — Cold-front passage and cooler, drier weekend air
• 23:50 — Great Lakes marine hazards
• 24:50 — Cold air moving over warm lake water
• 25:50 — Marine-layer lapse rates and turbulent mixing
• 26:50 — Fetch and wave growth
• 27:50 — Lake Michigan’s north–south fetch and southern-shore rip-current risk
• 28:50 — One cold front producing multiple regional hazards
• 29:50 — Full thermodynamic chain recap
• 30:50 — Agriculture’s possible influence on future severe-weather climatology
• 31:50 — Poleward agricultural shifts and changes in evapotranspiration
• 32:50 — Human land use and atmospheric feedback
• 33:50 — Connecting biology, hydrology, and planetary dynamics
• 34:50 — Final synthesis: localized hazards from one interconnected system
• 35:50 — Closing remarks
• 36:26 — End

The time stamps are approximate 

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• 00:00 — Opening: Midwestern agriculture, evapotranspiration, and severe weather
• 01:00 — National severe-weather outlook and the Thursday/Friday threat landscape
• 02:00 — Regional hazards: Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, and the Dakotas
• 03:00 — The 2% tornado risk explained
• 03:50 — Short-wave troughs, hail, and severe-weather mechanics
• 04:50 — Medium-range outlook: “Predictability too low”
• 05:50 — Ensemble uncertainty and the difference between “predictability too low” and “potential too low”
• 06:50 — Southwest heat dome and upper-level ridge
• 07:50 — Dangerous overnight heat and cumulative physiological stress
• 08:50 — Moisture advection, greenhouse effects, and reduced nighttime cooling
• 09:50 — Convective inhibition and the suppressed monsoon
• 10:50 — Inverted-V soundings and virga
• 11:50 — Microbursts and dry thunderstorm wind
• 12:50 — Aviation hazards from microbursts and wind shear
• 13:50 — Rossby waves connecting the Southwest ridge to the Midwest trough
• 14:50 — Midwest northwest-flow severe weather
• 15:50 — Steam fog near St. Louis
• 16:50 — Evapotranspiration and “corn sweat”
• 17:50 — Agricultural moisture and elevated dew points
• 18:50 — CAPE, cold-front lift, and parcel acceleration
• 19:50 — Deep-layer shear and storm organization
• 20:50 — Hodographs and storm splitting
• 21:50 — Northwest-flow supercells and southeastward storm tracks
• 22:50 — Cold-front passage and cooler, drier weekend air
• 23:50 — Great Lakes marine hazards
• 24:50 — Cold air moving over warm lake water
• 25:50 — Marine-layer lapse rates and turbulent mixing
• 26:50 — Fetch and wave growth
• 27:50 — Lake Michigan’s north–south fetch and southern-shore rip-current risk
• 28:50 — One cold front producing multiple regional hazards
• 29:50 — Full thermodynamic chain recap
• 30:50 — Agriculture’s possible influence on future severe-weather climatology
• 31:50 — Poleward agricultural shifts and changes in evapotranspiration
• 32:50 — Human land use and atmospheric feedback
• 33:50 — Connecting biology, hydrology, and planetary dynamics
• 34:50 — Final synthesis: localized hazards from one interconnected system
• 35:50 — Closing remarks
• 36:26 — End

The time stamps are approximate 

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Today’s Zmanim
Pleasant Thursday Weather
Friday Thunderstorm and Severe Weather Potential
Weekend and Early-Week Forecast
Chicago Family Activities
Friday’s Zmanim and Shabbos Wishes
Arctic Weather or Arctic Heat Podcast Trailer


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Today’s Zmanim
Pleasant Thursday Weather
Friday Thunderstorm and Severe Weather Potential
Weekend and Early-Week Forecast
Chicago Family Activities
Friday’s Zmanim and Shabbos Wishes
Arctic Weather or Arctic Heat Podcast Trailer


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2. Bermuda High and Tropics
3. Chicago Forecast Discussion
4. St. Louis Forecast Discussion
5. Baltimore Forecast Discussion
6. Lakewood, New Jersey Area Forecast Discussion
7. Jerusalem Weather
8. Zmanim
9. Closing Synthesis
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #NWS #HeatDome #BermudaHigh #ChicagoWeather #StLouisWeather #BaltimoreWeather #Lakewood #JerusalemWeather #Zmanim #SevereWeather #Supercell #Synoptic #WeatherPodcast

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2. Bermuda High and Tropics
3. Chicago Forecast Discussion
4. St. Louis Forecast Discussion
5. Baltimore Forecast Discussion
6. Lakewood, New Jersey Area Forecast Discussion
7. Jerusalem Weather
8. Zmanim
9. Closing Synthesis
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #NWS #HeatDome #BermudaHigh #ChicagoWeather #StLouisWeather #BaltimoreWeather #Lakewood #JerusalemWeather #Zmanim #SevereWeather #Supercell #Synoptic #WeatherPodcast

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2. Tropical Depression Three, August 15
3. Why warm Gulf water fuels tropical cyclones
4. Rapid organization, August 16–17
5. Landfall: Category 3, 962 mb, San Luis Pass
6. Naming Alicia and the three-year hurricane gap
7. Why Alicia's small size concentrated the damage
8. The eye passes over Alvin, Texas
9. Weakening over Houston and the skyscraper glass mystery
10. Storm surge and the loss of Brownwood
11. Rainfall totals and why forward speed mattered
12. The tornado outbreak: 22 confirmed twisters
13. The final toll: deaths, injuries, damage
14. The legacy: building codes, Doppler radar, and the Weather Channel
15. Reflection: what a storm like this teaches us
16. Closing: remembering Alicia
#HurricaneAlicia #WeatherHistory #TexasHurricanes #GalvestonHistory #HoustonHistory #TropicalWeather #StormSurge #NWS #NOAA #HurricaneSeason #1983 #GulfOfMexico #WeatherPodcast #ThisDateInWeather #ExtremeWeather #TornadoOutbreak #SaffirSimpsonScale #WindborneDebris #ASTM #DopplerRadar #BrownwoodSubdivision #BaytownNatureCenter #TheWeatherChannel #ClimateHistory


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2. Tropical Depression Three, August 15
3. Why warm Gulf water fuels tropical cyclones
4. Rapid organization, August 16–17
5. Landfall: Category 3, 962 mb, San Luis Pass
6. Naming Alicia and the three-year hurricane gap
7. Why Alicia's small size concentrated the damage
8. The eye passes over Alvin, Texas
9. Weakening over Houston and the skyscraper glass mystery
10. Storm surge and the loss of Brownwood
11. Rainfall totals and why forward speed mattered
12. The tornado outbreak: 22 confirmed twisters
13. The final toll: deaths, injuries, damage
14. The legacy: building codes, Doppler radar, and the Weather Channel
15. Reflection: what a storm like this teaches us
16. Closing: remembering Alicia
#HurricaneAlicia #WeatherHistory #TexasHurricanes #GalvestonHistory #HoustonHistory #TropicalWeather #StormSurge #NWS #NOAA #HurricaneSeason #1983 #GulfOfMexico #WeatherPodcast #ThisDateInWeather #ExtremeWeather #TornadoOutbreak #SaffirSimpsonScale #WindborneDebris #ASTM #DopplerRadar #BrownwoodSubdivision #BaytownNatureCenter #TheWeatherChannel #ClimateHistory


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00:00 — Cold open (Glass Beads pre-roll)
00:05 — 1. Intro: higher-end severe weather day, heat, tropics, road trip
00:43 — 2. NWS Chicago AFD verbatim — possible derecho, 80 mph winds
02:50 — 3. Jargon translation: MCS, derecho, bow echo, RIJ, QLCS
03:58 — 4. St. Louis LSX — Extreme Heat Warning, ridge, 850mb temps
05:09 — 5. Ridge / 500 mb — 597 dm, 99th percentile NAEFS (PAH, LIX, HGX)
07:07 — 6. NHC Atlantic tropics — three systems, Cabo Verde 30/70
09:13 — 7. Chicago → Monsey drive forecast + Cleveland stopover
12:32 — 8. Monsey week-ahead forecast (NWS OKX)
14:35 — 9. Chicago zmanim (Agudas Yisroel West Rogers Park)
15:18 — 10. Inspirational close & sourcing statement
16:26 — Glass Beads post-roll
16:31 — End
Hashtags:
#MidwestWeather #ChicagoWeather #NWSChicago #Derecho #BowEcho #SevereWeather #FlashFlood #ExtremeHeat #StLouis #Paducah #HeatDome #500mb #NAEFS #FourCornersRidge #BermudaHigh #Tropics #CaboVerde #RoadTrip #Cleveland #Monsey #Zmanim #WestRogersPark #WeatherPodcast

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00:00 — Cold open (Glass Beads pre-roll)
00:05 — 1. Intro: higher-end severe weather day, heat, tropics, road trip
00:43 — 2. NWS Chicago AFD verbatim — possible derecho, 80 mph winds
02:50 — 3. Jargon translation: MCS, derecho, bow echo, RIJ, QLCS
03:58 — 4. St. Louis LSX — Extreme Heat Warning, ridge, 850mb temps
05:09 — 5. Ridge / 500 mb — 597 dm, 99th percentile NAEFS (PAH, LIX, HGX)
07:07 — 6. NHC Atlantic tropics — three systems, Cabo Verde 30/70
09:13 — 7. Chicago → Monsey drive forecast + Cleveland stopover
12:32 — 8. Monsey week-ahead forecast (NWS OKX)
14:35 — 9. Chicago zmanim (Agudas Yisroel West Rogers Park)
15:18 — 10. Inspirational close & sourcing statement
16:26 — Glass Beads post-roll
16:31 — End
Hashtags:
#MidwestWeather #ChicagoWeather #NWSChicago #Derecho #BowEcho #SevereWeather #FlashFlood #ExtremeHeat #StLouis #Paducah #HeatDome #500mb #NAEFS #FourCornersRidge #BermudaHigh #Tropics #CaboVerde #RoadTrip #Cleveland #Monsey #Zmanim #WestRogersPark #WeatherPodcast

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00:00 — Cold open (Glass Beads pre-roll)
00:05 — 1. Intro & three big stories
00:40 — 2. NWS Chicago AFD (read verbatim)
03:46 — 2b. Severe Weather Watch + Two-Round Storm Outlook
05:17 — 3. Jargon translation
06:06 — 4. Bermuda High
07:00 — 5. Heat dome & 500 mb heights (NWS LOX, NWS SLC sourced)
09:02 — 6. 80° dew points + NHC Atlantic TWO
10:57 — 7. City forecasts (LSX, LWX, PHI, OKX)
12:14 — 8. Chicago sun / zmanim (Agudas Yisroel WRP)
13:19 — 9. Sunday family activities + indoor backup
14:29 — 10. Inspirational close & sourcing statement
15:21 — Glass Beads post-roll
15:26 — End
Hashtags:
#MidwestWeather #ChicagoWeather #NWSChicago #SevereThunderstormWatch #SevereWeather #FlashFlood #BermudaHigh #HeatDome #FourCornersRidge #500mb #CornSweat #Zmanim #WestRogersPark #JewishChicago #NavyPier #HydeParkArtCenter #WeatherPodcast #SundayFamilyChicago


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00:00 — Cold open (Glass Beads pre-roll)
00:05 — 1. Intro & three big stories
00:40 — 2. NWS Chicago AFD (read verbatim)
03:46 — 2b. Severe Weather Watch + Two-Round Storm Outlook
05:17 — 3. Jargon translation
06:06 — 4. Bermuda High
07:00 — 5. Heat dome & 500 mb heights (NWS LOX, NWS SLC sourced)
09:02 — 6. 80° dew points + NHC Atlantic TWO
10:57 — 7. City forecasts (LSX, LWX, PHI, OKX)
12:14 — 8. Chicago sun / zmanim (Agudas Yisroel WRP)
13:19 — 9. Sunday family activities + indoor backup
14:29 — 10. Inspirational close & sourcing statement
15:21 — Glass Beads post-roll
15:26 — End
Hashtags:
#MidwestWeather #ChicagoWeather #NWSChicago #SevereThunderstormWatch #SevereWeather #FlashFlood #BermudaHigh #HeatDome #FourCornersRidge #500mb #CornSweat #Zmanim #WestRogersPark #JewishChicago #NavyPier #HydeParkArtCenter #WeatherPodcast #SundayFamilyChicago


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We read through the entire National Weather Service Chicago forecast discussion line by line, defining every technical term along the way, then zoom out to the Midwest synoptic setup, the intense Southwest heat dome with 500mb heights in decameters, the Kansas heat outlook for the week of August 9, the Bermuda High driving conditions in Baltimore, New York and Lakewood, Jerusalem's building sharav, extreme weather around the globe, and family activities around Chicago for the weekend.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Cold open
00:05 - Opening & Hebrew date
01:10 - Chicago Zmanim
02:45 - NWS Forecast Discussion (part 1)
05:22 - NWS Forecast Discussion (part 2)
09:18 - Aviation Forecast & TAF terms
12:03 - Midwest Synoptic Setup
14:15 - Heat Dome & 500mb Heights
16:26 - Kansas Extreme Heat Outlook
19:08 - Bermuda High + Baltimore, NYC & Lakewood
24:44 - Jerusalem Forecast & Sharav
27:29 - Extreme Weather Worldwide
32:44 - Chicago Kids Activities
34:59 - Closing Recap & Shabbos Times

CHICAGO ZMANIM (ZIP 60645)
Sunset Thursday Aug 6: 8:03 PM
Alos HaShachar Friday: 4:13 AM
Misheyakir: 4:45 AM
Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sof Zman Shma (MGA/GRA): 8:47 AM / 9:23 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (MGA/GRA): 10:10 AM / 10:34 AM
Chatzos: 12:56 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM
Mincha Ketana: 5:05 PM
Plag HaMincha: 6:33 PM
Sunset Friday: 8:02 PM
CANDLE LIGHTING (20 min before sunset): 7:42 PM
Sunset Saturday: 8:01 PM
HAVDALAH (50 min after sunset): 8:51 PM

Hebrew date: 23-24 Av 5786. Parashas Re'eh. Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Ellul — Rosh Chodesh Ellul falls Thursday-Friday, August 13-14.

SOURCES
NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
WPC Extended Forecast Discussion: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdepd
NWS Wichita AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=ICT&issuedby=ICT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Dodge City AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=DDC&issuedby=DDC&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Baltimore/Washington AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LWX&issuedby=LWX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS New York AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=OKX&issuedby=OKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=PHI&issuedby=PHI&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
500mb heights (GFS via Open-Meteo): https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast
Zmanim: https://www.hebcal.com/
Phoenix July 24 record: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-weather/2026/07/25/phoenix-heat-records/
Phoenix August 1 record: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-ties-1972-record-high-116-degrees-extreme-heat-warning
India monsoon toll: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/indias-severe-monsoon-season-causes-more-than-100-deaths
Assam flooding: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/death-toll-rises-to-87-in-indias-flood-stricken-assam
Kenya March flooding: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/03/29/death-toll-from-kenyan-floods-rises-to-108-police-say
Ivory Coast flooding: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/floods-ivory-coast-kill-59-people-government-says-2026-07-01/
South Korea heat record: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/south-korea-has-hottest-day-on-record-amid-extreme-weather-globally
Typhoon Dolphin: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/typhoon-dolphin-china-damaging-winds-flooding.amp
Marine heatwave data: https://www.euronews.com/green/2026/08/06/el-nino-could-unleash-ocean-heat-that-sends-2026-into-record-territory

All weather data current as of the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026. Forecasts change — verify against live NWS sources before relying on them for planning.

#ChicagoWeather #NWSForecast #HeatDome #KansasHeat #BermudaHigh #NYCWeather #LakewoodNJ #JerusalemWeather #Zmanim #ParshasReeh #WeatherPodcast

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We read through the entire National Weather Service Chicago forecast discussion line by line, defining every technical term along the way, then zoom out to the Midwest synoptic setup, the intense Southwest heat dome with 500mb heights in decameters, the Kansas heat outlook for the week of August 9, the Bermuda High driving conditions in Baltimore, New York and Lakewood, Jerusalem's building sharav, extreme weather around the globe, and family activities around Chicago for the weekend.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Cold open
00:05 - Opening & Hebrew date
01:10 - Chicago Zmanim
02:45 - NWS Forecast Discussion (part 1)
05:22 - NWS Forecast Discussion (part 2)
09:18 - Aviation Forecast & TAF terms
12:03 - Midwest Synoptic Setup
14:15 - Heat Dome & 500mb Heights
16:26 - Kansas Extreme Heat Outlook
19:08 - Bermuda High + Baltimore, NYC & Lakewood
24:44 - Jerusalem Forecast & Sharav
27:29 - Extreme Weather Worldwide
32:44 - Chicago Kids Activities
34:59 - Closing Recap & Shabbos Times

CHICAGO ZMANIM (ZIP 60645)
Sunset Thursday Aug 6: 8:03 PM
Alos HaShachar Friday: 4:13 AM
Misheyakir: 4:45 AM
Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sof Zman Shma (MGA/GRA): 8:47 AM / 9:23 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (MGA/GRA): 10:10 AM / 10:34 AM
Chatzos: 12:56 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM
Mincha Ketana: 5:05 PM
Plag HaMincha: 6:33 PM
Sunset Friday: 8:02 PM
CANDLE LIGHTING (20 min before sunset): 7:42 PM
Sunset Saturday: 8:01 PM
HAVDALAH (50 min after sunset): 8:51 PM

Hebrew date: 23-24 Av 5786. Parashas Re'eh. Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Ellul — Rosh Chodesh Ellul falls Thursday-Friday, August 13-14.

SOURCES
NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
WPC Extended Forecast Discussion: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdepd
NWS Wichita AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=ICT&issuedby=ICT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Dodge City AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=DDC&issuedby=DDC&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Baltimore/Washington AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LWX&issuedby=LWX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS New York AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=OKX&issuedby=OKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=PHI&issuedby=PHI&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
500mb heights (GFS via Open-Meteo): https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast
Zmanim: 2162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-7-26-chicago-weather-briefing-fog-this-morning-storm-chances-tonight-an-active-week-ahead--73628351Chicago Weather Briefing: Fog This Morning, Storm Chances Tonight & an Active Week Ahead
DESCRIPTION:
A plain-language reading and explanation of the National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion issued Friday morning, August 7, 2026.
This episode covers the dense fog advisory affecting parts of northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana this morning, the uncertain potential for thunderstorms and locally damaging winds tonight, and the return of warmer, more humid conditions with possible severe-weather opportunities Sunday and Monday.
Technical forecast language is defined along the way, including ASOS/AWOS observations, radiation fog, low-level jets, shortwaves, cold pools, mesoscale convective systems (MCSs), and convection-allowing models (CAMs).
CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Introduction: NWS Chicago/Romeoville forecast discussion
00:20 — Dense fog, low visibility, and the morning advisory
01:35 — Storm activity near St. Louis and the low-level jet
02:30 — Cold front arrives: setup for afternoon and evening storms
04:00 — MCS potential and the risk of strong to damaging winds
05:20 — Why storm chances remain uncertain tonight
06:15 — Saturday: stalled front and temperatures in the 80s
06:45 — Sunday through early next week: heat, humidity, and severe-weather potential
07:20 — Current dense fog advisories and closing
HASHTAGS:
#ChicagoWeather #NWSChicago #WeatherBriefing #ForecastDiscussion #SevereWeather #Thunderstorms #DenseFog #NorthernIllinois #NorthwestIndiana #WeatherPodcast

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DESCRIPTION:
A plain-language reading and explanation of the National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion issued Friday morning, August 7, 2026.
This episode covers the dense fog advisory affecting parts of northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana this morning, the uncertain potential for thunderstorms and locally damaging winds tonight, and the return of warmer, more humid conditions with possible severe-weather opportunities Sunday and Monday.
Technical forecast language is defined along the way, including ASOS/AWOS observations, radiation fog, low-level jets, shortwaves, cold pools, mesoscale convective systems (MCSs), and convection-allowing models (CAMs).
CHAPTERS:
00:00 — Introduction: NWS Chicago/Romeoville forecast discussion
00:20 — Dense fog, low visibility, and the morning advisory
01:35 — Storm activity near St. Louis and the low-level jet
02:30 — Cold front arrives: setup for afternoon and evening storms
04:00 — MCS potential and the risk of strong to damaging winds
05:20 — Why storm chances remain uncertain tonight
06:15 — Saturday: stalled front and temperatures in the 80s
06:45 — Sunday through early next week: heat, humidity, and severe-weather potential
07:20 — Current dense fog advisories and closing
HASHTAGS:
#ChicagoWeather #NWSChicago #WeatherBriefing #ForecastDiscussion #SevereWeather #Thunderstorms #DenseFog #NorthernIllinois #NorthwestIndiana #WeatherPodcast

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
24 Av 5786 | Parashat Re'eh
Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul | Molad: Thursday, 8:15 AM

TODAY'S ZMANIM
Alos HaShachar: 4:13 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:44 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:50 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:23 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:34 AM
Chatzos: 12:56 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:01 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY
Dense Fog Advisory this morning (southeastern half of CWA until 8 AM CDT). Dry and low-to-mid 80s this afternoon. Cold front tonight: 25-35% chance thunderstorms with possible strong winds and small hail. Active pattern continues weekend into early next week — keep monitoring. NWS Chicago, forecaster Yack, 3:28 AM CDT.

WEATHER HISTORY
August 7, 1980: Hurricane Allen bottomed out at 899 mb (26.55 inHg) in the Yucatan Channel with 190 mph sustained winds — the second lowest pressure ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere at that time.

KIDS ACTIVITIES TODAY
• McHenry County Fair — all day, Woodstock. $10/$5.
• A Year With Frog and Toad — 10 AM, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire. From $18.75.
• West Chicago Fun Fridays (Traveling World of Reptiles) — 11 AM, Reed-Keppler Park. FREE.
• Train w/Matt Nathanson — 6:45 PM, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park.
• Movies Under the Stars (Air Bud) — 8:15 PM, Veterans Memorial Park, Westmont. FREE.

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM (Shabbos, August 8)
Alos HaShachar: 4:14 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:46 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:51 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:23 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:34 AM
Chatzos: 12:56 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:00 PM

SHABBOS TIMES
Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 7:41 PM Friday (20 min before sunset, Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: 8:50 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)

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#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtime #WestRogersPark #Shabbos #ParashatReeh

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
24 Av 5786 | Parashat Re'eh
Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul | Molad: Thursday, 8:15 AM

TODAY'S ZMANIM
Alos HaShachar: 4:13 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:44 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:50 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:23 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:34 AM
Chatzos: 12:56 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:01 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY
Dense Fog Advisory this morning (southeastern half of CWA until 8 AM CDT). Dry and low-to-mid 80s this afternoon. Cold front tonight: 25-35% chance thunderstorms with possible strong winds and small hail. Active pattern continues weekend into early next week — keep monitoring. NWS Chicago, forecaster Yack, 3:28 AM CDT.

WEATHER HISTORY
August 7, 1980: Hurricane Allen bottomed out at 899 mb (26.55 inHg) in the Yucatan Channel with 190 mph sustained winds — the second lowest pressure ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere at that time.

KIDS ACTIVITIES TODAY
• McHenry County Fair — all day, Woodstock. $10/$5.
• A Year With Frog and Toad — 10 AM, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire. From $18.75.
• West Chicago Fun Fridays (Traveling World of Reptiles) — 11 AM, Reed-Keppler Park. FREE.
• Train w/Matt Nathanson — 6:45 PM, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park.
• Movies Under the Stars (Air Bud) — 8:15 PM, Veterans Memorial Park, Westmont. FREE.

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM (Shabbos, August 8)
Alos HaShachar: 4:14 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:46 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:51 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:23 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:34 AM
Chatzos: 12:56 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:00 PM

SHABBOS TIMES
Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 7:41 PM Friday (20 min before sunset, Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: 8:50 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)

Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
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This Weather With Enthusiasm episode walks the meteorology day by day, the Lake Huron six-hour catastrophe, land impacts from Cleveland to Port Huron, and what a modern NWS/NOAA model reconstruction reveals about winds and waves the captains faced without radar, satellites, or shipboard radio.
Chapters:
• Cold open — three names for one storm
• Mild November setup and the race to finish shipping season
• The Pre-Storm (Nov 7–8)
• Sunday’s meteorological bomb (Nov 9)
• Winds, fetch, and 35-foot seas on Lake Huron
• Lake Carriers Association testimony
• Ships lost and the human cost
• Cleveland blizzard and shoreline impacts
• Forecasting limits of 1913
• Modern NWS/NOAA reconstruction
• Lessons for Great Lakes November weather
Music: “Our Names Engraved” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC) — sessions.blue
AI-assisted narration disclosed.
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #WhiteHurricane #GreatLakes #1913Storm #FreshwaterFury #BigBlow #LakeHuron #MaritimeHistory #NWS #NOAA #Blizzard #NovemberGale #Shipwreck #WeatherHistory #Meteorology #ClevelandSnow #BombCyclone #GreatLakesShipping #WeatherPodcast #HistoricalWeather


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This Weather With Enthusiasm episode walks the meteorology day by day, the Lake Huron six-hour catastrophe, land impacts from Cleveland to Port Huron, and what a modern NWS/NOAA model reconstruction reveals about winds and waves the captains faced without radar, satellites, or shipboard radio.
Chapters:
• Cold open — three names for one storm
• Mild November setup and the race to finish shipping season
• The Pre-Storm (Nov 7–8)
• Sunday’s meteorological bomb (Nov 9)
• Winds, fetch, and 35-foot seas on Lake Huron
• Lake Carriers Association testimony
• Ships lost and the human cost
• Cleveland blizzard and shoreline impacts
• Forecasting limits of 1913
• Modern NWS/NOAA reconstruction
• Lessons for Great Lakes November weather
Music: “Our Names Engraved” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC) — sessions.blue
AI-assisted narration disclosed.
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #WhiteHurricane #GreatLakes #1913Storm #FreshwaterFury #BigBlow #LakeHuron #MaritimeHistory #NWS #NOAA #Blizzard #NovemberGale #Shipwreck #WeatherHistory #Meteorology #ClevelandSnow #BombCyclone #GreatLakesShipping #WeatherPodcast #HistoricalWeather


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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>7151913storm,bigblow,blizzard,bombcyclone,clevelandsnow,freshwaterfury,greatlakes,greatlakesshipping,historicalweather,lakehuron,maritimehistory,meteorology,noaa,novembergale,nws,shipwreck,weatherhistory,weatherpodcast,weatherwithenthusiasm,whitehurricanefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heat-domes-and-the-ring-of-fire--73230171https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73230171Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:09:42 +0000Simcha Lefton2236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-weather-briefing-heat-dome-ring-of-fire-and-global-heat--73227208
Segments:
- NWS Chicago-style forecast discussion with plain-language term definitions
- U.S. synoptic setup region by region
- Heat dome, ring of fire, and tornadoes
- Wisconsin storms and St. Louis rain delays
- The Bermuda High
- Extreme dew points and global heat
- Ocean water temperatures: Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea, and Gulf of Mexico

Background music:
- Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions
- Our Names Engraved by Blue Dot Sessions
- Music licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial (Creative Commons)
- https://www.sessions.blue

This episode was produced with AI-assisted narration.

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Segments:
- NWS Chicago-style forecast discussion with plain-language term definitions
- U.S. synoptic setup region by region
- Heat dome, ring of fire, and tornadoes
- Wisconsin storms and St. Louis rain delays
- The Bermuda High
- Extreme dew points and global heat
- Ocean water temperatures: Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea, and Gulf of Mexico

Background music:
- Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions
- Our Names Engraved by Blue Dot Sessions
- Music licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial (Creative Commons)
- https://www.sessions.blue

This episode was produced with AI-assisted narration.

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Full National Weather Service Area Forecast Discussions for Chicago and Baltimore with every technical term defined

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Full National Weather Service Area Forecast Discussions for Chicago and Baltimore with every technical term defined

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This episode reads and explains the National Weather Service Chicago Area Forecast Discussion, follows Canadian wildfire smoke through Great Lakes forecast discussions, and examines extreme heat and humidity in the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, Iran's Lut Desert, and the Persian Gulf. It closes with the Storm Prediction Center severe-weather outlook and a plain-language explanation of ridges, heat domes, the Bermuda High, and 500-millibar geopotential heights. Forecasts are time-sensitive and can change.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Cold open, cutoff, and AI disclosure
01:56 Chicago Area Forecast Discussion
18:21 Canadian wildfire smoke
26:52 Extreme heat: United States and world
29:20 Israel spotlight
31:25 Lut Desert: myth versus reality
33:53 Persian Gulf humidity
36:47 Severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center
40:51 Synoptic science: ridges, heat domes, and 500-millibar heights
43:24 Recap and sign-off

PRIMARY SOURCES
NWS Chicago: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Green Bay: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=GRB&issuedby=GRB&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Marquette: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MQT&issuedby=MQT&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0
SPC Day 1: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
SPC Day 2: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html
Israel Meteorological Service: https://ims.gov.il/en/Warnings
Copernicus Climate Change Service: https://climate.copernicus.eu/intense-heatwave-brings-hottest-june-western-europe-month-ranks-second-warmest-globally

MUSIC
"Glass Beads" and "Our Names Engraved" by Blue Dot Sessions, used with separate commercial permission confirmed by the publisher.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/The_Balloonist/Glass_Beads/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Duck_Lake/Our_Names_Engraved
The calm Atlantic-style production bed was created specifically for this episode.

AI DISCLOSURE
This episode was produced with artificial-intelligence assistance, including research, drafting, artwork, and narration. Weather information came primarily from official government and meteorological sources at the times stated; a few secondary or commercial observations are clearly labeled in the episode. This program is general information and not a substitute for official warnings.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73034307Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:17:58 +0000trueSimcha LeftonRecorded with an information cutoff of 12:53 PM Central Time on Friday, July 17, 2026. This episode reads and explains the National Weather Service Chicago Area Forecast Discussion, follows Canadian wildfire smoke through Great Lakes forecast...
This episode reads and explains the National Weather Service Chicago Area Forecast Discussion, follows Canadian wildfire smoke through Great Lakes forecast discussions, and examines extreme heat and humidity in the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, Iran's Lut Desert, and the Persian Gulf. It closes with the Storm Prediction Center severe-weather outlook and a plain-language explanation of ridges, heat domes, the Bermuda High, and 500-millibar geopotential heights. Forecasts are time-sensitive and can change.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Cold open, cutoff, and AI disclosure
01:56 Chicago Area Forecast Discussion
18:21 Canadian wildfire smoke
26:52 Extreme heat: United States and world
29:20 Israel spotlight
31:25 Lut Desert: myth versus reality
33:53 Persian Gulf humidity
36:47 Severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center
40:51 Synoptic science: ridges, heat domes, and 500-millibar heights
43:24 Recap and sign-off

PRIMARY SOURCES
NWS Chicago: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Green Bay: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=GRB&issuedby=GRB&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0
NWS Marquette: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=MQT&issuedby=MQT&product=AFD&format=txt&version=1&glossary=0
SPC Day 1: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
SPC Day 2: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html
Israel Meteorological Service: https://ims.gov.il/en/Warnings
Copernicus Climate Change Service: https://climate.copernicus.eu/intense-heatwave-brings-hottest-june-western-europe-month-ranks-second-warmest-globally

MUSIC
"Glass Beads" and "Our Names Engraved" by Blue Dot Sessions, used with separate commercial permission confirmed by the publisher.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/The_Balloonist/Glass_Beads/
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Duck_Lake/Our_Names_Engraved
The calm Atlantic-style production bed was created specifically for this episode.

AI DISCLOSURE
This episode was produced with artificial-intelligence assistance, including research, drafting, artwork, and narration. Weather information came primarily from official government and meteorological sources at the times stated; a few secondary or commercial observations are clearly labeled in the episode. This program is general information and not a substitute for official warnings.

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This episode includes...]]>2706air quality,canadian wildfires,chicago weather,extreme heat,heat dome,israel weather,lut desert,meteorology,national weather service,persian gulf humidity,severe weather,storm prediction center,weather,wildfire smokefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-summer-of-extremes-camp-agudah-midwest-girls-2026--73017884
The statistical verdict: through departure morning, 3.20 inches of rain fell, approximately 47% above the completed-day normal, while completed days averaged 3.7°F above normal for daytime highs. The session included four 90°F days, a peak calculated heat index near 105°F, a July 3 squall line, and a 1.73-inch daytime rain event on July 5.

Methodology note: July 16 observations were partial through approximately 10 a.m. EDT. Completed-calendar-day climate comparisons therefore use June 24 through July 15, while event totals extend through departure morning July 16.

No camp-specific illness outbreak, private-beach connection, or attributable camper quotation was verified, so none is presented as fact.

This episode contains AI-generated narration and production elements. Research and source review were completed for Weather With Enthusiasm.

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The statistical verdict: through departure morning, 3.20 inches of rain fell, approximately 47% above the completed-day normal, while completed days averaged 3.7°F above normal for daytime highs. The session included four 90°F days, a peak calculated heat index near 105°F, a July 3 squall line, and a 1.73-inch daytime rain event on July 5.

Methodology note: July 16 observations were partial through approximately 10 a.m. EDT. Completed-calendar-day climate comparisons therefore use June 24 through July 15, while event totals extend through departure morning July 16.

No camp-specific illness outbreak, private-beach connection, or attributable camper quotation was verified, so none is presented as fact.

This episode contains AI-generated narration and production elements. Research and source review were completed for Weather With Enthusiasm.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>876climate,lake michigan,meteorology,south haven,summer camp,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canadian-wildfire-smoke-chokes-chicago-and-the-great-lakes--73016335
This episode examines Chicago’s dangerous air quality and reduced visibility, the cities experiencing the worst smoke, how far south the surface plume may travel, and whether smoke will lower afternoon temperatures. It also explains the difference between elevated and near-surface smoke and provides practical steps for reducing exposure.

Conditions are based on information available around 9:20 AM CDT and may change quickly.

Check current conditions: https://fire.airnow.gov/

Music: “Glass Beads” by Blue Dot Sessions, from The Balloonist. https://www.sessions.blue/

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This episode examines Chicago’s dangerous air quality and reduced visibility, the cities experiencing the worst smoke, how far south the surface plume may travel, and whether smoke will lower afternoon temperatures. It also explains the difference between elevated and near-surface smoke and provides practical steps for reducing exposure.

Conditions are based on information available around 9:20 AM CDT and may change quickly.

Check current conditions: https://fire.airnow.gov/

Music: “Glass Beads” by Blue Dot Sessions, from The Balloonist. https://www.sessions.blue/

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canadian-wildfire-smoke-a-comprehensive-forecast-july-15-2026--73007298

00:00 Introduction: Tracking the Canadian wildfire smoke plume.

00:30 Key message: Ground-level impact of smoke and health risks.

00:58 Forecast overview: Where the smoke is now, where it's going, and weekend improvement.

01:12 The big picture: Weather patterns driving smoke south.

01:50 Elevated vs. surface smoke: Understanding the difference in impact.

02:16 Understanding PM2.5 and the Canadian Blue Sky Smoke model.

02:50 Model limitations and current severe conditions.

03:19 Southern Ontario's poor air quality and US plume spread.

03:50 Thursday's forecast: Upper Midwest and Great Lakes concerns.

04:29 Thursday's forecast: Northeast and Mid-Atlantic impact.

05:05 Specific areas highlighted for Thursday's poor air quality.

05:36 Friday's forecast: Plume extension and potential for improvement.

06:05 Important consideration: Heat and air quality.

06:30 Weekend outlook: Chance for improvement with rain and wind.

07:05 Smoke forecast confidence beyond 48 hours.

07:25 Understanding the United States Air Quality Index (AQI).

07:48 AQI categories and their health implications.

08:05 Canada's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).

08:25 Actionable steps to reduce smoke exposure.

08:50 Indoor air quality tips and respirator use.

09:15 Recognizing symptoms of smoke exposure and seeking medical help.

09:30 Where to find current air quality information.

09:57 Recap of highest risk areas and overall outlook.

10:20 Final recommendations: Check AQI and stay weather aware.

20 Hashtags:

1. #CanadianWildfires
2. #WildfireSmoke
3. #AirQualityAlert
4. #PM25
5. #GreatLakesSmoke
6. #NortheastSmoke
7. #MidAtlantic
8. #OntarioSmoke
9. #AirNow
10. #EnvironmentalHealth
11. #WeatherForecast
12. #SmokeForecast
13. #PublicHealth
14. #BreathingClean
15. #ClimateChangeImpact
16. #Heatwave
17. #StaySafe
18. #AirQualityIndex
19. #HealthAdvisory
20. #WeatherAware

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00:00 Introduction: Tracking the Canadian wildfire smoke plume.

00:30 Key message: Ground-level impact of smoke and health risks.

00:58 Forecast overview: Where the smoke is now, where it's going, and weekend improvement.

01:12 The big picture: Weather patterns driving smoke south.

01:50 Elevated vs. surface smoke: Understanding the difference in impact.

02:16 Understanding PM2.5 and the Canadian Blue Sky Smoke model.

02:50 Model limitations and current severe conditions.

03:19 Southern Ontario's poor air quality and US plume spread.

03:50 Thursday's forecast: Upper Midwest and Great Lakes concerns.

04:29 Thursday's forecast: Northeast and Mid-Atlantic impact.

05:05 Specific areas highlighted for Thursday's poor air quality.

05:36 Friday's forecast: Plume extension and potential for improvement.

06:05 Important consideration: Heat and air quality.

06:30 Weekend outlook: Chance for improvement with rain and wind.

07:05 Smoke forecast confidence beyond 48 hours.

07:25 Understanding the United States Air Quality Index (AQI).

07:48 AQI categories and their health implications.

08:05 Canada's Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).

08:25 Actionable steps to reduce smoke exposure.

08:50 Indoor air quality tips and respirator use.

09:15 Recognizing symptoms of smoke exposure and seeking medical help.

09:30 Where to find current air quality information.

09:57 Recap of highest risk areas and overall outlook.

10:20 Final recommendations: Check AQI and stay weather aware.

20 Hashtags:

1. #CanadianWildfires
2. #WildfireSmoke
3. #AirQualityAlert
4. #PM25
5. #GreatLakesSmoke
6. #NortheastSmoke
7. #MidAtlantic
8. #OntarioSmoke
9. #AirNow
10. #EnvironmentalHealth
11. #WeatherForecast
12. #SmokeForecast
13. #PublicHealth
14. #BreathingClean
15. #ClimateChangeImpact
16. #Heatwave
17. #StaySafe
18. #AirQualityIndex
19. #HealthAdvisory
20. #WeatherAware

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: 00:00 - 00:05: Introduction to foreign humidity

00:05 - 01:07: US humidity extremes and misleading automated readings

01:07 - 02:13: Canadian humidity and contributing factors

 02:13 - 02:27: Summary of verified maximums and misleading readings

20 Hashtags: #Humidity #Weather #DewPoint #Extremes #Climate #USA #Canada #Missouri #NorthDakota #Manitoba #WeatherReport #Meteorology #DataAnalysis #SensorError #Atmosphere #HeatWave #SummerWeather #WeatherObservations #CornBelt #Midwest

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: 00:00 - 00:05: Introduction to foreign humidity

00:05 - 01:07: US humidity extremes and misleading automated readings

01:07 - 02:13: Canadian humidity and contributing factors

 02:13 - 02:27: Summary of verified maximums and misleading readings

20 Hashtags: #Humidity #Weather #DewPoint #Extremes #Climate #USA #Canada #Missouri #NorthDakota #Manitoba #WeatherReport #Meteorology #DataAnalysis #SensorError #Atmosphere #HeatWave #SummerWeather #WeatherObservations #CornBelt #Midwest

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Episode 14 of Weather With Enthusiasm

On May 22, 1960, at 3:11 PM local time, the largest earthquake ever recorded by modern instruments struck the coast of southern Chile. What followed would reshape how humanity thinks about seismic risk, tsunami warning, and the terrifying reach of the natural world.

KEY FACTS:
• Magnitude: 9.5 Mw (USGS) — the largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in history
• Time: 3:11 PM local (19:11 UTC), May 22, 1960
• Location: Off the coast of southern Chile near Valdivia
• Fault rupture: ~1,000 km, from Lebu to Puerto Aisén
• Shaking duration: ~10 minutes
• Depth: ~25 km

FORESHOCKS:
• May 21, 1960: Magnitude 8.1 hit Concepción — 125 dead, third of buildings destroyed before the main event even struck

TSUNAMI IMPACTS:
• Chile: Waves up to 25 meters (82 ft)

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Episode 14 of Weather With Enthusiasm

On May 22, 1960, at 3:11 PM local time, the largest earthquake ever recorded by modern instruments struck the coast of southern Chile. What followed would reshape how humanity thinks about seismic risk, tsunami warning, and the terrifying reach of the natural world.

KEY FACTS:
• Magnitude: 9.5 Mw (USGS) — the largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in history
• Time: 3:11 PM local (19:11 UTC), May 22, 1960
• Location: Off the coast of southern Chile near Valdivia
• Fault rupture: ~1,000 km, from Lebu to Puerto Aisén
• Shaking duration: ~10 minutes
• Depth: ~25 km

FORESHOCKS:
• May 21, 1960: Magnitude 8.1 hit Concepción — 125 dead, third of buildings destroyed before the main event even struck

TSUNAMI IMPACTS:
• Chile: Waves up to 25 meters (82 ft)

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HEBREW DATE: 22 Tamuz 5786 | Parashat Pinchas

TODAY'S ZMANIM (ZIP 60645):
- Alos HaShachar: 3:31 AM
- Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:09 AM
- Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:22 AM
- Latest Krias Shma: 9:09 AM
- Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM
- Chatzos: 12:55 PM
- Earliest Mincha: 1:33 PM
- Shkiah (Sunset): 8:28 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY (NWS Chicago AFD, issued 6:11 AM CDT, forecaster Petr):
Surface high pressure is locked in overhead, bringing a genuine break from the stormy pattern. Low to mid-80s today, 70s near the lake with onshore breeze. Dry through Wednesday. Important: NWS is watching a potentially significant rain event Thursday-Friday. PWATs near climatological max

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HEBREW DATE: 22 Tamuz 5786 | Parashat Pinchas

TODAY'S ZMANIM (ZIP 60645):
- Alos HaShachar: 3:31 AM
- Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:09 AM
- Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:22 AM
- Latest Krias Shma: 9:09 AM
- Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM
- Chatzos: 12:55 PM
- Earliest Mincha: 1:33 PM
- Shkiah (Sunset): 8:28 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY (NWS Chicago AFD, issued 6:11 AM CDT, forecaster Petr):
Surface high pressure is locked in overhead, bringing a genuine break from the stormy pattern. Low to mid-80s today, 70s near the lake with onshore breeze. Dry through Wednesday. Important: NWS is watching a potentially significant rain event Thursday-Friday. PWATs near climatological max

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The sky was blue. The radar was empty. Not a cloud in sight. And Impact Field's July 5th game was canceled anyway.

This is the story of antecedent soil moisture, the limits of engineering, and one owner who chose safety over revenue — twice in the same afternoon.

WHAT HAPPENED:
The Chicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes game, scheduled for 3:00 PM with a delayed start of 4:45 PM, was ultimately canceled at 5:15 PM. The infield was deemed unplayable despite completely clear skies. The only puddle in the entire stadium was the one two-year-old Mookie created when he spilled his water cup.

THE SCIENCE — ANTECEDENT SOIL MOISTURE:
The U.S. Soil Conservation Service defines three antecedent moisture conditions:
- Condition I: Dry (wilting point) — soil absorbs rain aggressively
- Condition II: Average — normal after several dry days
- Condition III: Wet (field capacity) — soil profile is full

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The sky was blue. The radar was empty. Not a cloud in sight. And Impact Field's July 5th game was canceled anyway.

This is the story of antecedent soil moisture, the limits of engineering, and one owner who chose safety over revenue — twice in the same afternoon.

WHAT HAPPENED:
The Chicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes game, scheduled for 3:00 PM with a delayed start of 4:45 PM, was ultimately canceled at 5:15 PM. The infield was deemed unplayable despite completely clear skies. The only puddle in the entire stadium was the one two-year-old Mookie created when he spilled his water cup.

THE SCIENCE — ANTECEDENT SOIL MOISTURE:
The U.S. Soil Conservation Service defines three antecedent moisture conditions:
- Condition I: Dry (wilting point) — soil absorbs rain aggressively
- Condition II: Average — normal after several dry days
- Condition III: Wet (field capacity) — soil profile is full

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It's 4:04 PM at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois. The sun is out. Not a cloud in the sky. And the game has been delayed nearly two hours. This episode explains why — and why that's actually a testament to smart engineering and even smarter leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

🏟️ WHY THE OUTFIELD IS SAFE (BUT THE INFIELD ISN'T)
The outfield grass is structurally sound — turf traction holds even when wet. The infield skinned dirt is a different story: clay-heavy soil loses its structural integrity when saturated from below. Cleats punch through. Players fall. That's why kids are freely playing catch in the outfield while the infield crew is working overtime.

🔧 THE 5-STEP CONDITIONING PROCESS
What you're watching on the infield right now:
1. Leaf blowers blast surface water away
2. Rake and drag open the surface
3. Calcined clay broadcast across the dirt
4. Work the clay into the surface
5. Tamp and test firmness — repeat until safe

💧 CALCINED CLAY: THE SCIENCE
Calcined clay is kiln-fired at 1,200–1,400°F (per Turface specifications — not 1,800°F as sometimes misreported). The firing creates 74% pore space. That pore structure pulls moisture from the surface, firms the top layer, and gives cleats something to grip. Under good conditions: 45–90 minutes to effectiveness.

🚰 THE 16,000 GPM PUMP STATION
Metropolitan Industries installed a 4-pump submersible system with 12-inch discharge piping and an emergency generator. It was spec'd for this specific site because Rosemont has a flood history going back to the village's founding in 1956 — when Willow Creek flooded so badly that rowboats were a household necessity. The pump station moves 16,000 gallons per minute. It's been running.

🌧️ ROSEMONT'S FLOOD HISTORY
Incorporated 1956. Village's own Instagram: "From a tiny flood-plagued corner of Cook County..." September 3, 2018 — Impact Field's first season — 2.5 inches fell in 25 minutes. Fans were evacuated. The field flooded. The drainage system spec (1 inch per 25 minutes handling capacity) was designed by Roger Bossard BEFORE that game, not after.

📊 HOW MUCH RAIN FELL
Official O'Hare (KORD) data: July 2: 1.64", July 3: 1.71", July 4 storm event: approximately 3". Month-to-date through July 4: 3.53" at O'Hare. Field-level in Rosemont likely 3.5–6" given localized storm cells.

🌤️ THE RAIN FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON
NWS Chicago AFD (issued 1:52 PM CDT, forecaster Doom): "Isolated thunderstorm can't be ruled out north of I-80, but odds best prior to 3–4 PM... latest satellite trends show no distinct signs of new development." It is now past 4 PM. The window has closed. HRRR (High-Resolution Rapid Refresh, 3km model) shows dry through the evening. GFS and ECMWF agree. Rain probability: single digits. The sky is clear.

🌟 SHAWN HUNTER — THE OWNER
Shawn Hunter (S-H-A-W-N H-U-N-T-E-R) is the founder, CEO, and majority owner of the Chicago Dogs. Before baseball, he was President of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and EVP of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. He's the man who closed the David Beckham-to-LA Galaxy deal. Today, he got on the mic himself. He offered every fan a full refund. He opened the field. He put safety first. That's not a business decision — that's a philosophy.

WEATHER DATA SOURCES:
- NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion (LOT): https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT
- HRRR model guidance via Windy.com
- MWRD rainfall data
- Turface/Profile Products calcined clay specifications
- Metropolitan Industries pump station documentation

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Tags: weather, baseball, Impact Field, Chicago Dogs, Shawn Hunter, Rosemont, drainage, field science, NWS Chicago, HRRR, calcined clay, flood history

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It's 4:04 PM at Impact Field in Rosemont, Illinois. The sun is out. Not a cloud in the sky. And the game has been delayed nearly two hours. This episode explains why — and why that's actually a testament to smart engineering and even smarter leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

🏟️ WHY THE OUTFIELD IS SAFE (BUT THE INFIELD ISN'T)
The outfield grass is structurally sound — turf traction holds even when wet. The infield skinned dirt is a different story: clay-heavy soil loses its structural integrity when saturated from below. Cleats punch through. Players fall. That's why kids are freely playing catch in the outfield while the infield crew is working overtime.

🔧 THE 5-STEP CONDITIONING PROCESS
What you're watching on the infield right now:
1. Leaf blowers blast surface water away
2. Rake and drag open the surface
3. Calcined clay broadcast across the dirt
4. Work the clay into the surface
5. Tamp and test firmness — repeat until safe

💧 CALCINED CLAY: THE SCIENCE
Calcined clay is kiln-fired at 1,200–1,400°F (per Turface specifications — not 1,800°F as sometimes misreported). The firing creates 74% pore space. That pore structure pulls moisture from the surface, firms the top layer, and gives cleats something to grip. Under good conditions: 45–90 minutes to effectiveness.

🚰 THE 16,000 GPM PUMP STATION
Metropolitan Industries installed a 4-pump submersible system with 12-inch discharge piping and an emergency generator. It was spec'd for this specific site because Rosemont has a flood history going back to the village's founding in 1956 — when Willow Creek flooded so badly that rowboats were a household necessity. The pump station moves 16,000 gallons per minute. It's been running.

🌧️ ROSEMONT'S FLOOD HISTORY
Incorporated 1956. Village's own Instagram: "From a tiny flood-plagued corner of Cook County..." September 3, 2018 — Impact Field's first season — 2.5 inches fell in 25 minutes. Fans were evacuated. The field flooded. The drainage system spec (1 inch per 25 minutes handling capacity) was designed by Roger Bossard BEFORE that game, not after.

📊 HOW MUCH RAIN FELL
Official O'Hare (KORD) data: July 2: 1.64", July 3: 1.71", July 4 storm event: approximately 3". Month-to-date through July 4: 3.53" at O'Hare. Field-level in Rosemont likely 3.5–6" given localized storm cells.

🌤️ THE RAIN FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON
NWS Chicago AFD (issued 1:52 PM CDT, forecaster Doom): "Isolated thunderstorm can't be ruled out north of I-80, but odds best prior to 3–4 PM... latest satellite trends show no distinct signs of new development." It is now past 4 PM. The window has closed. HRRR (High-Resolution Rapid Refresh, 3km model) shows dry through the evening. GFS and ECMWF agree. Rain probability: single digits. The sky is clear.

🌟 SHAWN HUNTER — THE OWNER
Shawn Hunter (S-H-A-W-N H-U-N-T-E-R) is the founder, CEO, and majority owner of the Chicago Dogs. Before baseball, he was President of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and EVP of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. He's the man who closed the David Beckham-to-LA Galaxy deal. Today, he got on the mic himself. He offered every fan a full refund. He opened the field. He put safety first. That's not a business decision — that's a philosophy.

WEATHER DATA SOURCES:
- NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion (LOT): https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT
- HRRR model guidance via Windy.com
- MWRD rainfall data
- Turface/Profile Products calcined clay specifications
- Metropolitan Industries pump station documentation

New episodes every morning at 7...]]>364baseball,calcined clay,chicago dogs,drainage,field science,hrrr,impact field,nws chicago,rosemont,shawn hunter,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunny-no-rain-game-delayed-the-field-science-at-impact-field-july-5-2026--72831248The Field Science Behind the Delay at Impact Field — Chicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes, July 5, 2026

It's sunny. The radar is clean. Not a drop of rain is falling. And the game is delayed 1 hour 45 minutes.

Here's why — and why the history of this land made it almost inevitable.

=== WHAT HAPPENED ===
The Chicago Dogs owner addressed fans, offered refunds to everyone staying and free future tickets to anyone who left. Fans played catch on the field while the grounds crew applied calcined clay conditioner to firm up the surface. New first pitch: 4:45 PM CDT.

=== THE RAINFALL DISCREPANCY ===
Owner cited ~6 inches. Official NWS O'Hare CF6 record shows:
- July 2: 1.64"
- July 3: 1.71"
- July 4 storm: ~3" at O'Hare per MWRD/NWS (after morning obs cutoff)
- Month-to-date through July 4: 3.53" official
MWRD confirmed the McCook TARP system (Cook County flood control) filled 6 times this year — more than the prior 5 years combined.
Local field-level measurements at Impact Field, a low-lying site, likely exceeded the airport gauge. The real total near the stadium: 3.5–6 inches over several days.

=== WHY THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM WASN'T ENOUGH ===
Roger Bossard's celebrated drainage system handles 1 inch / 64,000 gallons on the playing surface in 20–25 minutes — from an acute single event. When the soil column is cumulatively saturated over multiple days, it reaches "field capacity" — gravity drainage stops, the subbase has no remaining capacity, and the surface loses structural support from below. The top layer looks dry. The field is sunny. But the turf will slide and give way under lateral force, creating serious injury risk.

=== THE CONDITIONER ===
Calcined clay (Turface MVP or Diamond Dry) — kiln-fired at ~1800°F, becomes highly porous and absorbs surface moisture rapidly. Addresses the top 2–3 inches only. Under a lake breeze, firms the surface in 45–90 minutes.

=== ROSEMONT'S FLOODING HISTORY ===
The Village of Rosemont incorporated in 1956 partly to address flooding. Willow Creek flooded so regularly that rowboats were a household necessity. First village president Donald Stephens made correcting flooding a founding mission. The Impact Field site sits on that same low-lying Chicago lake plain between I-294 and O'Hare.

=== 2018 FLOODING AT IMPACT FIELD ===
September 3, 2018 — the first season. 2.5 inches fell in 25 minutes. Fans were evacuated. Documented by Live Storms Media: "Insane CG barrage and flooding at Impact Field." This is why Bossard built what he built.

=== CURRENT WEATHER (as of ~3 PM CDT) ===
NWS AFD issued 1:52 PM CDT by forecaster Doom: "Latest satellite trends show no distinct signs of new development anywhere around the area — confidence to there being little to no impacts north of I-80." HRRR, GFS, ECMWF all show dry conditions at Rosemont through the evening. The 4:45 PM game should be played in sunshine.

=== SOURCES ===
- NWS O'Hare CF6: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=ORD&product=CF6
- MWRD TARP storm update July 4: https://mwrd.org/news/1030-am-storm-update-mwrds-tarp-systems-manages-heavy-rainfall
- NWS Chicago AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD
- Rosemont history / Willow Creek flooding: Encyclopedia of Chicago
- 2018 Impact Field flooding: Live Storms Media (YouTube, Sept 3 2018)

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It's sunny. The radar is clean. Not a drop of rain is falling. And the game is delayed 1 hour 45 minutes.

Here's why — and why the history of this land made it almost inevitable.

=== WHAT HAPPENED ===
The Chicago Dogs owner addressed fans, offered refunds to everyone staying and free future tickets to anyone who left. Fans played catch on the field while the grounds crew applied calcined clay conditioner to firm up the surface. New first pitch: 4:45 PM CDT.

=== THE RAINFALL DISCREPANCY ===
Owner cited ~6 inches. Official NWS O'Hare CF6 record shows:
- July 2: 1.64"
- July 3: 1.71"
- July 4 storm: ~3" at O'Hare per MWRD/NWS (after morning obs cutoff)
- Month-to-date through July 4: 3.53" official
MWRD confirmed the McCook TARP system (Cook County flood control) filled 6 times this year — more than the prior 5 years combined.
Local field-level measurements at Impact Field, a low-lying site, likely exceeded the airport gauge. The real total near the stadium: 3.5–6 inches over several days.

=== WHY THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM WASN'T ENOUGH ===
Roger Bossard's celebrated drainage system handles 1 inch / 64,000 gallons on the playing surface in 20–25 minutes — from an acute single event. When the soil column is cumulatively saturated over multiple days, it reaches "field capacity" — gravity drainage stops, the subbase has no remaining capacity, and the surface loses structural support from below. The top layer looks dry. The field is sunny. But the turf will slide and give way under lateral force, creating serious injury risk.

=== THE CONDITIONER ===
Calcined clay (Turface MVP or Diamond Dry) — kiln-fired at ~1800°F, becomes highly porous and absorbs surface moisture rapidly. Addresses the top 2–3 inches only. Under a lake breeze, firms the surface in 45–90 minutes.

=== ROSEMONT'S FLOODING HISTORY ===
The Village of Rosemont incorporated in 1956 partly to address flooding. Willow Creek flooded so regularly that rowboats were a household necessity. First village president Donald Stephens made correcting flooding a founding mission. The Impact Field site sits on that same low-lying Chicago lake plain between I-294 and O'Hare.

=== 2018 FLOODING AT IMPACT FIELD ===
September 3, 2018 — the first season. 2.5 inches fell in 25 minutes. Fans were evacuated. Documented by Live Storms Media: "Insane CG barrage and flooding at Impact Field." This is why Bossard built what he built.

=== CURRENT WEATHER (as of ~3 PM CDT) ===
NWS AFD issued 1:52 PM CDT by forecaster Doom: "Latest satellite trends show no distinct signs of new development anywhere around the area — confidence to there being little to no impacts north of I-80." HRRR, GFS, ECMWF all show dry conditions at Rosemont through the evening. The 4:45 PM game should be played in sunshine.

=== SOURCES ===
- NWS O'Hare CF6: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=ORD&product=CF6
- MWRD TARP storm update July 4: https://mwrd.org/news/1030-am-storm-update-mwrds-tarp-systems-manages-heavy-rainfall
- NWS Chicago AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD
- Rosemont history / Willow Creek flooding: Encyclopedia of Chicago
- 2018 Impact Field flooding: Live Storms Media (YouTube, Sept 3 2018)

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A complete meteorological breakdown of weather conditions for today's game.

=== THE STADIUM ===
Impact Field | 9850 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Coordinates: 41.983°N, 87.874°W | ~12 miles NW of downtown Chicago

=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===
NWS Chicago AFD issued 12:23 PM CDT, forecaster Yack.

Pattern: Baggy shortwave trough over western Great Lakes. Broad surface low over southern Lake Michigan. Very saturated low levels — dew points near 68°F (tropical threshold). IFR fog and low stratus through midday.

KEY FINDING FOR ROSEMONT: Primary storm axis is near/south of the Kankakee River Valley (30-40% chance), and as a precaution north to I-80 (20-25%). Rosemont sits 20+ miles north of I-80 — in the favored DRY zone.

At First Pitch (3 PM CDT):
- Temperature: ~75-78°F
- Dew Point: ~68°F (humid but comfortable with lake breeze)
- Sky: Mostly cloudy
- Wind: NNE 10-15 mph gusts to 20 mph
- Precipitation Probability (Rosemont): ~20%
- Severe Threat: Virtually ZERO (limited wind shear, weak instability)

=== NWS TERMS EXPLAINED IN THIS EPISODE ===
- Baggy shortwave trough: Diffuse, spread-out dip in the jet stream — not a focused punch
- Shortwave trough: Small-scale dip in the jet stream driving rising air and weather
- Surface low: Low pressure at ground level drawing air inward and upward
- Very saturated low levels: Air near the surface is soaked with moisture (dew point 68°F)
- Wind shear: How wind speed/direction changes with altitude — limited today = brief pulse storms only
- Instability: Atmospheric fuel for thunderstorm updrafts — much weaker than heat dome days
- GFS, NAM, HREF, NBM: Weather models used to generate forecast guidance
- Ensemble spread: Range of solutions across multiple model runs

=== IMPACT FIELD DRAINAGE — THE SECRET WEAPON ===
Built in 2018 with one of the best drainage systems in minor league baseball.
Can absorb 1 inch of rain (64,000 gallons) and return to playable condition in 20-25 minutes.
Source: Daily Herald, 2017 pre-opening report.

=== RAIN-OUT CRITERIA (American Association / Impact Field) ===
Per Chicago Dogs official policy: Games will NOT be postponed before start time except in extreme circumstances.
American Association umpires determine delays/postponements once game begins.
Actual stoppage triggers: Standing water ≥1/4 inch in batter's box/pitcher's rubber zone, field saturation preventing cleat grip, visibility below 500 feet, OR lightning within 8 miles.
Official game: 5 innings completed (4.5 if home team leads).
No game: Fewer than 5 innings, cannot resume — must be replayed.

=== VERDICT ===
Rain-out probability at Impact Field: LOW.
- Rosemont is 20+ miles north of the primary storm zone
- Severe threat: Virtually zero
- ~20% POP in the NWS hourly forecast (8 in 10 scenarios = no rain during game)
- If a brief shower does clip the stadium, drainage allows resumption in ~25 min
- Lightning within 8 miles is the most likely cause of any delay — and the storm track argues against it

RECOMMENDATION: Go to the game. Bring a light rain jacket. Bring sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes.

=== SOURCES ===
- NWS Chicago AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD
- NWS Hourly Forecast (Rosemont): https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Rosemont&state=IL&site=LOT&textField1=41.9836&textField2=-87.8742&FcstType=digital
- Chicago Dogs Rain Policy: https://thechicagodogs.com/explore-impact/policies/
- Impact Field Drainage: Daily Herald, September 2017
- CBS Chicago morning forecast: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weather-first-alert-weather/

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A complete meteorological breakdown of weather conditions for today's game.

=== THE STADIUM ===
Impact Field | 9850 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Coordinates: 41.983°N, 87.874°W | ~12 miles NW of downtown Chicago

=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===
NWS Chicago AFD issued 12:23 PM CDT, forecaster Yack.

Pattern: Baggy shortwave trough over western Great Lakes. Broad surface low over southern Lake Michigan. Very saturated low levels — dew points near 68°F (tropical threshold). IFR fog and low stratus through midday.

KEY FINDING FOR ROSEMONT: Primary storm axis is near/south of the Kankakee River Valley (30-40% chance), and as a precaution north to I-80 (20-25%). Rosemont sits 20+ miles north of I-80 — in the favored DRY zone.

At First Pitch (3 PM CDT):
- Temperature: ~75-78°F
- Dew Point: ~68°F (humid but comfortable with lake breeze)
- Sky: Mostly cloudy
- Wind: NNE 10-15 mph gusts to 20 mph
- Precipitation Probability (Rosemont): ~20%
- Severe Threat: Virtually ZERO (limited wind shear, weak instability)

=== NWS TERMS EXPLAINED IN THIS EPISODE ===
- Baggy shortwave trough: Diffuse, spread-out dip in the jet stream — not a focused punch
- Shortwave trough: Small-scale dip in the jet stream driving rising air and weather
- Surface low: Low pressure at ground level drawing air inward and upward
- Very saturated low levels: Air near the surface is soaked with moisture (dew point 68°F)
- Wind shear: How wind speed/direction changes with altitude — limited today = brief pulse storms only
- Instability: Atmospheric fuel for thunderstorm updrafts — much weaker than heat dome days
- GFS, NAM, HREF, NBM: Weather models used to generate forecast guidance
- Ensemble spread: Range of solutions across multiple model runs

=== IMPACT FIELD DRAINAGE — THE SECRET WEAPON ===
Built in 2018 with one of the best drainage systems in minor league baseball.
Can absorb 1 inch of rain (64,000 gallons) and return to playable condition in 20-25 minutes.
Source: Daily Herald, 2017 pre-opening report.

=== RAIN-OUT CRITERIA (American Association / Impact Field) ===
Per Chicago Dogs official policy: Games will NOT be postponed before start time except in extreme circumstances.
American Association umpires determine delays/postponements once game begins.
Actual stoppage triggers: Standing water ≥1/4 inch in batter's box/pitcher's rubber zone, field saturation preventing cleat grip, visibility below 500 feet, OR lightning within 8 miles.
Official game: 5 innings completed (4.5 if home team leads).
No game: Fewer than 5 innings, cannot resume — must be replayed.

=== VERDICT ===
Rain-out probability at Impact Field: LOW.
- Rosemont is 20+ miles north of the primary storm zone
- Severe threat: Virtually zero
- ~20% POP in the NWS hourly forecast (8 in 10 scenarios = no rain during game)
- If a brief shower does clip the stadium, drainage allows resumption in ~25 min
- Lightning within 8 miles is the most likely cause of any delay — and the storm track argues against it

RECOMMENDATION: Go to the game. Bring a light rain jacket. Bring sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes.

=== SOURCES ===
- NWS Chicago AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD
- NWS Hourly Forecast (Rosemont): 431baseball weather,chicago dogs,game day forecast,impact field,nws chicago,rain delay,rosemont,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-sunday-july-5-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-chicago-dogs-more--72828627Zmanim, NWS Chicago, Chicago Dogs Game & More

=== HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ===
20 Tamuz 5786 | Week of Parashat Pinchas

=== TODAY'S ZMANIM (ZIP 60645) ===
Alos HaShachar: 3:29 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:07 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:21 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:08 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM
Chatzos: 12:55 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===
NWS Chicago AFD issued 7:02 AM CDT, forecaster Yack.
Foggy, murky start

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=== HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ===
20 Tamuz 5786 | Week of Parashat Pinchas

=== TODAY'S ZMANIM (ZIP 60645) ===
Alos HaShachar: 3:29 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:07 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:21 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:08 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM
Chatzos: 12:55 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===
NWS Chicago AFD issued 7:02 AM CDT, forecaster Yack.
Foggy, murky start

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📅 Hebrew Date: 20 Tamuz 5786 | Week of Parashat Matot-Masei

🕍 PARSHA
Week of Parashat Matot-Masei — read next Shabbos, July 11, 2026
Parashat Matot: Laws of oaths and vows

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📅 Hebrew Date: 20 Tamuz 5786 | Week of Parashat Matot-Masei

🕍 PARSHA
Week of Parashat Matot-Masei — read next Shabbos, July 11, 2026
Parashat Matot: Laws of oaths and vows

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🌡️ WHAT JUST HAPPENED: THE HEAT DOME RECAP
From June 29 through July 4, a powerful upper-level ridge of high pressure locked over the central and eastern US, producing Chicago's most significant heat event in years. Five consecutive days with highs in the low-to-mid 90s. Dew points reached 74–76°F — what NWS meteorologist Brett Borchardt called "air you can wear." Heat index values hit 100–108°F. Overnight lows stayed near 80°F in the city — the most dangerous aspect, preventing the body from recovering from daytime heat stress. Extreme Heat Warnings were in effect for multiple consecutive days.

🌩️ WHAT BROKE THE HEAT
Upper-level short-wave troughs (dips in the jet stream) eroded the ridge late in the week. July 4 storms were organized around a Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV) — a spinning mid-level circulation leftover from overnight storm clusters. Precipitable water (PWAT) approached 2" (exceptionally high for Chicago). MUCAPE reached ~3,000 J/kg (extreme instability). Rain rates exceeded 2–4"/hr. Flash flooding across Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will, and Lake (IN) counties.

📋 NWS CHICAGO AFD — KEY TAKEAWAYS
Source: NWS Chicago/Romeoville AFD issued 6:45 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026 — Forecasters Borchardt & Yack

☀️ WEEK AHEAD FORECAST
• Sunday July 5: Isolated storms south of I-80, far less coverage. Highs upper 70s–low 80s. Moderate swim risk (2–4 ft lake waves).
• Monday July 6: Mostly dry, high pressure building. Highs low-to-mid 80s. Very pleasant.
• Tuesday July 7: Dry and warmer, mid-to-upper 80s. Southerly winds increase moisture.
• Wednesday July 8: WATCH THIS DAY — increasing instability, storm chances return. Highs upper 80s to near 90.
• Thursday July 9 – Friday July 10: More active pattern, storm chances increase. West-southwest flow returns. Upper 80s to near 90.

🔥 HEAT DOME QUESTION: Will it return?
Not in its extreme form next week. The pattern is rebuilding toward above-normal warmth with moisture return, but current guidance does not support a repeat of the extreme heat index values of late June/early July. The brief quiet window Sun–Tue is your best weather of the next 10 days. Temperatures return to upper 80s–low 90s by Wed–Fri with storm chances — not record-breaking heat, but still above normal with humidity.

🏙️ LAKE MICHIGAN'S ROLE
With onshore northeast winds this weekend, lakefront neighborhoods will be 8–12°F cooler than inland areas at peak afternoon heating. If you can get to the lakefront Mon–Tue, those are the most comfortable days in the metro.

🌡️ CLIMATE CONTEXT
Chicago's urban heat island effect amplifies heat waves — concrete, asphalt, and steel absorb solar radiation and re-radiate it overnight, preventing rural-style cooling. The 1995 Chicago heat wave (700+ deaths) occurred under similar pattern conditions. The city's cooling center network, check-in systems, and emergency protocols have expanded significantly since 1995 — but they only work when people use them.

⚠️ SAFETY RESOURCES
• NWS Chicago: weather.gov/chicago
• NOAA Weather App: Free, includes Wireless Emergency Alerts
• Cook County Cooling Centers: cookcountyil.gov
• Signs of heat stroke: confusion, hot dry skin, no sweating — call 911 immediately

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🌡️ WHAT JUST HAPPENED: THE HEAT DOME RECAP
From June 29 through July 4, a powerful upper-level ridge of high pressure locked over the central and eastern US, producing Chicago's most significant heat event in years. Five consecutive days with highs in the low-to-mid 90s. Dew points reached 74–76°F — what NWS meteorologist Brett Borchardt called "air you can wear." Heat index values hit 100–108°F. Overnight lows stayed near 80°F in the city — the most dangerous aspect, preventing the body from recovering from daytime heat stress. Extreme Heat Warnings were in effect for multiple consecutive days.

🌩️ WHAT BROKE THE HEAT
Upper-level short-wave troughs (dips in the jet stream) eroded the ridge late in the week. July 4 storms were organized around a Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV) — a spinning mid-level circulation leftover from overnight storm clusters. Precipitable water (PWAT) approached 2" (exceptionally high for Chicago). MUCAPE reached ~3,000 J/kg (extreme instability). Rain rates exceeded 2–4"/hr. Flash flooding across Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will, and Lake (IN) counties.

📋 NWS CHICAGO AFD — KEY TAKEAWAYS
Source: NWS Chicago/Romeoville AFD issued 6:45 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026 — Forecasters Borchardt & Yack

☀️ WEEK AHEAD FORECAST
• Sunday July 5: Isolated storms south of I-80, far less coverage. Highs upper 70s–low 80s. Moderate swim risk (2–4 ft lake waves).
• Monday July 6: Mostly dry, high pressure building. Highs low-to-mid 80s. Very pleasant.
• Tuesday July 7: Dry and warmer, mid-to-upper 80s. Southerly winds increase moisture.
• Wednesday July 8: WATCH THIS DAY — increasing instability, storm chances return. Highs upper 80s to near 90.
• Thursday July 9 – Friday July 10: More active pattern, storm chances increase. West-southwest flow returns. Upper 80s to near 90.

🔥 HEAT DOME QUESTION: Will it return?
Not in its extreme form next week. The pattern is rebuilding toward above-normal warmth with moisture return, but current guidance does not support a repeat of the extreme heat index values of late June/early July. The brief quiet window Sun–Tue is your best weather of the next 10 days. Temperatures return to upper 80s–low 90s by Wed–Fri with storm chances — not record-breaking heat, but still above normal with humidity.

🏙️ LAKE MICHIGAN'S ROLE
With onshore northeast winds this weekend, lakefront neighborhoods will be 8–12°F cooler than inland areas at peak afternoon heating. If you can get to the lakefront Mon–Tue, those are the most comfortable days in the metro.

🌡️ CLIMATE CONTEXT
Chicago's urban heat island effect amplifies heat waves — concrete, asphalt, and steel absorb solar radiation and re-radiate it overnight, preventing rural-style cooling. The 1995 Chicago heat wave (700+ deaths) occurred under similar pattern conditions. The city's cooling center network, check-in systems, and emergency protocols have expanded significantly since 1995 — but they only work when people use them.

⚠️ SAFETY RESOURCES
• NWS Chicago: weather.gov/chicago
• NOAA Weather App: Free, includes Wireless Emergency Alerts
• Cook County Cooling Centers: cookcountyil.gov
• Signs of heat stroke: confusion, hot dry skin, no sweating — call 911 immediately

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📅 Hebrew Date: 18 Tamuz 5786 | Erev Shabbos Parashat Pinchas

🕍 PARSHA
Parashat Pinchas — Numbers 25:10–30:1
Pinchas ben Elazar ben Aharon HaKohen is rewarded with the Covenant of Peace for his zealotry on behalf of Hashem. The parsha includes the second census of Bnei Yisrael, the petition of the daughters of Zelophchad, the appointment of Yehoshua as Moshe's successor, and the laws of the Musaf offerings.

🕯️ ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (60645)
Alos HaShachar: 3:27 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:05 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:20 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:07 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES
Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:09 PM CDT (20 min before Shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah (Motzei Shabbos, Saturday July 4): 9:19 PM CDT (50 min after Shkiah — Chicago minhag)

🌤️ WEATHER SUMMARY
Hot, humid, and stormy on this pre-July 4th Friday. Heat Advisory in effect south of I-80 with heat indices reaching ~100°F. The Chicago metro area faces two storm windows: the first arriving late morning to early afternoon (11 AM–3 PM), with damaging wind potential

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📅 Hebrew Date: 18 Tamuz 5786 | Erev Shabbos Parashat Pinchas

🕍 PARSHA
Parashat Pinchas — Numbers 25:10–30:1
Pinchas ben Elazar ben Aharon HaKohen is rewarded with the Covenant of Peace for his zealotry on behalf of Hashem. The parsha includes the second census of Bnei Yisrael, the petition of the daughters of Zelophchad, the appointment of Yehoshua as Moshe's successor, and the laws of the Musaf offerings.

🕯️ ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (60645)
Alos HaShachar: 3:27 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:05 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:20 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:07 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES
Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:09 PM CDT (20 min before Shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah (Motzei Shabbos, Saturday July 4): 9:19 PM CDT (50 min after Shkiah — Chicago minhag)

🌤️ WEATHER SUMMARY
Hot, humid, and stormy on this pre-July 4th Friday. Heat Advisory in effect south of I-80 with heat indices reaching ~100°F. The Chicago metro area faces two storm windows: the first arriving late morning to early afternoon (11 AM–3 PM), with damaging wind potential

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A deep meteorological breakdown of the thunderstorm threat facing Chicago and northern Illinois over the next 48 hours — sourced directly from the NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion (3:15 PM CDT, July 2), the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook (3:24 PM CDT, July 2), the SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (3:00 PM CDT, July 2 — forecaster Squitieri), and the SPC Day 2 Convective Outlook (12:17 PM CDT, July 2 — forecaster Jewell).

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TONIGHT — THURSDAY JULY 2 (after 8-9 PM CDT)
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• SPC Day 1: MARGINAL Risk for Chicago | SLIGHT Risk for Milwaukee/WI corridor
• HWO: Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk (up to 60 mph) | Level 1 of 5 Large Hail (up to quarter size) | Limited Flooding Risk
• Storm type: MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) traversing WI/IL border
• Key threats: Wet microbursts, DCAPE >1,000 J/kg, elevated PWATs
• Flash flood scenario: Training convection possible if cold pools merge across far northern Illinois
• Storm spotters activated
• Activity wanes after ~4 AM Friday

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FRIDAY JULY 3 — THE BIGGER EVENT (1 PM–7 PM CDT)
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• SPC Day 2: SLIGHT Risk for Chicago — one category higher than tonight
• HWO: Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk (Elevated) | Limited Flooding Risk
• Driver: More potent upper-level shortwave crossing northern Arizona Thursday → reaches northern IL/southern WI Friday afternoon
• Environment: Dew points solidly mid to locally upper 70s°F | Uncapped air mass | Modest deep-layer shear
• Storm mode: Potential line or multicell clusters traversing northern IL into NW Indiana
• Primary threat: Damaging wind gusts
• Extreme Heat Warning extended until 7 PM Friday for areas near/south of Kankakee River (Day 5 of heat wave)
• Possible improvement Friday evening — watch 5 and 7 PM NWS updates for fireworks forecast

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SATURDAY — INDEPENDENCE DAY (July 4)
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• HWO: Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk | Limited Flooding Risk
• Storm location highly uncertain — range from southern Wisconsin to southern Illinois
• Mid-level wave may slow/stall over western Great Lakes
• Many dry hours expected between rounds
• Heat index near 95-100°F near/south of I-80

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SUNDAY JULY 5
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• HWO: Limited Thunderstorm Risk — no elevated severe parameters
• Drier, somewhat cooler conditions expected by mid-week

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KEY TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED
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• PWAT (Precipitable Water): Total atmospheric moisture column — high values = heavy rain potential
• DCAPE (Downward CAPE): Energy available for damaging downdrafts — >1,000 J/kg = significant
• Wet Microburst: Downburst driven by precipitation weight + evaporation — 60+ mph surface gusts possible
• MCS (Mesoscale Convective System): Large organized cluster of thunderstorms
• Outflow Boundary: Gust front of cold air pushed ahead of storm clusters
• Training Convection: Multiple cells repeatedly crossing same area — flash flood setup
• HREF: High Resolution Ensemble Forecast — blended high-res model output
• Shortwave: Ripple of energy rotating through the jet stream that triggers convection
• Zonal Flow: Jet stream flowing straight west-to-east, embedding smaller shortwaves

Sources: NWS Chicago (weather.gov/chicago) | Storm Prediction Center (spc.noaa.gov)

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#Chicago #SevereWeather #Thunderstorms #NWS #SPC #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #July4th #StormAlert]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72797009Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:35:51 +0000Simcha LeftonChicago Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Threat July 2-4, 2026 Weather With Enthusiasm — Special Episode A deep meteorological breakdown of the thunderstorm threat facing Chicago and northern Illinois over the next 48 hours — sourced directly from...Weather With Enthusiasm — Special Episode

A deep meteorological breakdown of the thunderstorm threat facing Chicago and northern Illinois over the next 48 hours — sourced directly from the NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion (3:15 PM CDT, July 2), the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook (3:24 PM CDT, July 2), the SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (3:00 PM CDT, July 2 — forecaster Squitieri), and the SPC Day 2 Convective Outlook (12:17 PM CDT, July 2 — forecaster Jewell).

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TONIGHT — THURSDAY JULY 2 (after 8-9 PM CDT)
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• SPC Day 1: MARGINAL Risk for Chicago | SLIGHT Risk for Milwaukee/WI corridor
• HWO: Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk (up to 60 mph) | Level 1 of 5 Large Hail (up to quarter size) | Limited Flooding Risk
• Storm type: MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) traversing WI/IL border
• Key threats: Wet microbursts, DCAPE >1,000 J/kg, elevated PWATs
• Flash flood scenario: Training convection possible if cold pools merge across far northern Illinois
• Storm spotters activated
• Activity wanes after ~4 AM Friday

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FRIDAY JULY 3 — THE BIGGER EVENT (1 PM–7 PM CDT)
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• SPC Day 2: SLIGHT Risk for Chicago — one category higher than tonight
• HWO: Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk (Elevated) | Limited Flooding Risk
• Driver: More potent upper-level shortwave crossing northern Arizona Thursday → reaches northern IL/southern WI Friday afternoon
• Environment: Dew points solidly mid to locally upper 70s°F | Uncapped air mass | Modest deep-layer shear
• Storm mode: Potential line or multicell clusters traversing northern IL into NW Indiana
• Primary threat: Damaging wind gusts
• Extreme Heat Warning extended until 7 PM Friday for areas near/south of Kankakee River (Day 5 of heat wave)
• Possible improvement Friday evening — watch 5 and 7 PM NWS updates for fireworks forecast

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SATURDAY — INDEPENDENCE DAY (July 4)
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• HWO: Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk | Limited Flooding Risk
• Storm location highly uncertain — range from southern Wisconsin to southern Illinois
• Mid-level wave may slow/stall over western Great Lakes
• Many dry hours expected between rounds
• Heat index near 95-100°F near/south of I-80

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SUNDAY JULY 5
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• HWO: Limited Thunderstorm Risk — no elevated severe parameters
• Drier, somewhat cooler conditions expected by mid-week

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KEY TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED
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• PWAT (Precipitable Water): Total atmospheric moisture column — high values = heavy rain potential
• DCAPE (Downward CAPE): Energy available for damaging downdrafts — >1,000 J/kg = significant
• Wet Microburst: Downburst driven by precipitation weight + evaporation — 60+ mph surface gusts possible
• MCS (Mesoscale Convective System): Large organized cluster of thunderstorms
• Outflow Boundary: Gust front of cold air pushed ahead of storm clusters
• Training Convection: Multiple cells repeatedly crossing same area — flash flood setup
• HREF: High Resolution Ensemble Forecast — blended high-res model output
• Shortwave: Ripple of energy rotating through the jet stream that triggers convection
• Zonal Flow: Jet stream flowing straight west-to-east, embedding smaller shortwaves

Sources: NWS Chicago (weather.gov/chicago) | Storm Prediction Center (spc.noaa.gov)

Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker. Historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday.
$5/month supports this broadcast —...]]>511chicago,nws,severe weather,spc,storm alert,thunderstorm,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hurricane-audrey-the-night-cameron-disappeared-1957--72795013
Episode 13 of the Weather With Enthusiasm historical weather podcast.

At midnight on June 26, 1957, water began rising in the streets of Cameron, Louisiana. By dawn, the town was gone. Hurricane Audrey arrived twelve hours ahead of schedule, while most residents were still asleep — and the storm surge that followed erased an entire community from the map.

KEY FACTS:
• Dates: June 26–29, 1957
• Landfall: Early morning June 27, 1957 — Cameron Parish, southwest Louisiana
• Category at landfall: Category 4 — 125 mph sustained winds
• Strongest June hurricane on record at landfall (held that record until 2024 — 67 years)
• Storm surge: 12–14 feet MSL in Cameron Parish

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Episode 13 of the Weather With Enthusiasm historical weather podcast.

At midnight on June 26, 1957, water began rising in the streets of Cameron, Louisiana. By dawn, the town was gone. Hurricane Audrey arrived twelve hours ahead of schedule, while most residents were still asleep — and the storm surge that followed erased an entire community from the map.

KEY FACTS:
• Dates: June 26–29, 1957
• Landfall: Early morning June 27, 1957 — Cameron Parish, southwest Louisiana
• Category at landfall: Category 4 — 125 mph sustained winds
• Strongest June hurricane on record at landfall (held that record until 2024 — 67 years)
• Storm surge: 12–14 feet MSL in Cameron Parish

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Episode 12 of the Weather With Enthusiasm historical weather podcast.

On the night of October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel swept through the Toronto suburb of Raymore Drive and erased it from the map. Thirty-five people died on a single street. This is the story of one of the most remarkable and deadly storms in North American history — a storm that killed across four countries, defied meteorological expectations, and permanently changed how Canada manages its rivers and floodplains.

KEY FACTS:
• Formed: October 5, 1954 | Dissipated: October 18, 1954
• Peak intensity: Category 4 — 130 mph sustained winds
• Lowest pressure: 938 mb (27.70 inHg)
• Landfall: October 15, 1954 — North/South Carolina border, near Calabash, NC
• Total fatalities: 592–1,192 (estimates vary due to Haiti)
– Haiti: 469–1,000+ killed
– United States: 95 killed

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Episode 12 of the Weather With Enthusiasm historical weather podcast.

On the night of October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel swept through the Toronto suburb of Raymore Drive and erased it from the map. Thirty-five people died on a single street. This is the story of one of the most remarkable and deadly storms in North American history — a storm that killed across four countries, defied meteorological expectations, and permanently changed how Canada manages its rivers and floodplains.

KEY FACTS:
• Formed: October 5, 1954 | Dissipated: October 18, 1954
• Peak intensity: Category 4 — 130 mph sustained winds
• Lowest pressure: 938 mb (27.70 inHg)
• Landfall: October 15, 1954 — North/South Carolina border, near Calabash, NC
• Total fatalities: 592–1,192 (estimates vary due to Haiti)
– Haiti: 469–1,000+ killed
– United States: 95 killed

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Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)
Parashat Pinchas

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FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786
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Fast began: Alot HaShachar — 3:46 AM EDT
Fast ends tonight:
• Standard (42 min after sunset): 9:11 PM EDT
• Machmir (50 min after sunset): 9:19 PM EDT

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 08701
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:46 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:21 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:31 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:14 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:29 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:00 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:37 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

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NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST DISCUSSION
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Extreme Heat Warning in effect. Heat indices exceeding 105°F, potentially reaching 115°F.
Strong mid-level ridge over Mississippi Valley/Ohio Valley/Great Lakes.
Friday downsloping effect from westerly/northwesterly winds will intensify heat.
Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather Friday and Saturday — damaging winds primary threat.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — JULY 2, 2026
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Indoor/air-conditioned options strongly recommended — Extreme Heat Warning in effect:
1. Ocean County Library — Free summer programming, fully air-conditioned
2. Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) — Indoor, family-friendly shopping
3. Point Pleasant area aquarium — Indoor air-conditioned exhibits
4. Local community center indoor pools (check your shul bulletin)
5. Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson NJ) — Go early morning before peak heat

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WEATHER HISTORY — JULY 2
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July 2, 1934: During the height of the Dust Bowl, a massive black blizzard swept across the central and southern United States. Enormous walls of dust traveled as far as Washington D.C., and fine Great Plains soil was deposited on ships hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic Ocean.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JULY 3 (18 TAMMUZ)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:46 AM
Misheyakir: 4:22 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:32 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:16 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:31 AM
Chatzos: 1:01 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:38 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — SHABBAT PARASHAT PINCHAS
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, July 3 — 8:11 PM EDT (18 min before sunset)
Havdalah: Saturday, July 5 — 9:19 PM EDT (50 min after sunset of 8:29 PM)

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Tags: weather, zmanim, Lakewood, New Jersey, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, Ocean County, Tzom Tammuz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72791171Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:08:58 +0000Simcha LeftonLakewood Morning Briefing — Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS New Jersey and More Lakewood, New Jersey (ZIP 08701) Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY) Parashat Pinchas ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FAST OF...Lakewood, New Jersey (ZIP 08701)

Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)
Parashat Pinchas

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FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786
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Fast began: Alot HaShachar — 3:46 AM EDT
Fast ends tonight:
• Standard (42 min after sunset): 9:11 PM EDT
• Machmir (50 min after sunset): 9:19 PM EDT

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 08701
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:46 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:21 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:31 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:14 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:29 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:00 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:37 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

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NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST DISCUSSION
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Extreme Heat Warning in effect. Heat indices exceeding 105°F, potentially reaching 115°F.
Strong mid-level ridge over Mississippi Valley/Ohio Valley/Great Lakes.
Friday downsloping effect from westerly/northwesterly winds will intensify heat.
Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather Friday and Saturday — damaging winds primary threat.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — JULY 2, 2026
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Indoor/air-conditioned options strongly recommended — Extreme Heat Warning in effect:
1. Ocean County Library — Free summer programming, fully air-conditioned
2. Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) — Indoor, family-friendly shopping
3. Point Pleasant area aquarium — Indoor air-conditioned exhibits
4. Local community center indoor pools (check your shul bulletin)
5. Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson NJ) — Go early morning before peak heat

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WEATHER HISTORY — JULY 2
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July 2, 1934: During the height of the Dust Bowl, a massive black blizzard swept across the central and southern United States. Enormous walls of dust traveled as far as Washington D.C., and fine Great Plains soil was deposited on ships hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic Ocean.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JULY 3 (18 TAMMUZ)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:46 AM
Misheyakir: 4:22 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:32 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:16 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:31 AM
Chatzos: 1:01 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:38 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — SHABBAT PARASHAT PINCHAS
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, July 3 — 8:11 PM EDT (18 min before sunset)
Havdalah: Saturday, July 5 — 9:19 PM EDT (50 min after sunset of 8:29 PM)

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Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)
Parashat Pinchas

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FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786
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Fast began: Alot HaShachar — 3:41 AM EDT
Fast ends tonight:
• Standard (42 min after sunset): 9:12 PM EDT
• Machmir (50 min after sunset): 9:20 PM EDT

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 11219
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:41 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:17 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:52 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:30 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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NWS NEW YORK FORECAST DISCUSSION
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Issued: 8:26 AM EDT | Forecaster: DR
Extreme Heat Warning extended through Saturday for all NYC-area zones.
Heat indices exceeding 105°F, potentially reaching 115°F in urban areas.
594dm ridge aloft

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Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)
Parashat Pinchas

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FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786
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Fast began: Alot HaShachar — 3:41 AM EDT
Fast ends tonight:
• Standard (42 min after sunset): 9:12 PM EDT
• Machmir (50 min after sunset): 9:20 PM EDT

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 11219
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:41 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:17 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:52 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:30 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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NWS NEW YORK FORECAST DISCUSSION
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Issued: 8:26 AM EDT | Forecaster: DR
Extreme Heat Warning extended through Saturday for all NYC-area zones.
Heat indices exceeding 105°F, potentially reaching 115°F in urban areas.
594dm ridge aloft

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Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)
Parashat Pinchas

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FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786
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Fast begins: Alot HaShachar — 3:26 AM CDT

Fast end times (ZIP 60645):
• KINS / Bnei Reuven: 9:00 PM CDT (30 min after sunset)
• Young Israel: 9:12 PM CDT (42 min after sunset)
• Yeshiva / 50 min: 9:20 PM CDT (50 min after sunset)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2, 2026 (17 Tammuz 5786)
ZIP 60645 | CDT
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Alos HaShachar (fast begins): 3:26 AM
Misheyakir (earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:05 AM
Netz HaChama (sunrise): 5:19 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:07 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:23 AM
Chatzos (halachic midday): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, July 3, 2026 (18 Tammuz 5786)
ZIP 60645 | CDT
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Alos HaShachar: 3:27 AM
Misheyakir: 4:05 AM
Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:07 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Shabbat Parashat Pinchas
Friday, July 3 — Hadlakas Neiros (candle lighting): 8:09 PM CDT
(20 minutes before sunset of 8:29 PM — Chicago minhag)

Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day) — Havdalah: 9:19 PM CDT
(50 minutes after Shabbos sunset of 8:29 PM)

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NWS CHICAGO WEATHER FORECAST
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Issued: 6:48 AM CDT, Thursday July 2, 2026 (Forecaster Kluber)

EXTREME HEAT WARNING in effect through midnight CDT tonight.

TODAY (Thursday, July 2):
• High: low to mid 90s°F
• Dew points: low to mid 70s (tropical moisture)
• Heat index: 100–105°F
• Thunderstorm risk: possible organized MCS from NE/IA line late tonight/overnight

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Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)
Parashat Pinchas

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FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786
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Fast begins: Alot HaShachar — 3:26 AM CDT

Fast end times (ZIP 60645):
• KINS / Bnei Reuven: 9:00 PM CDT (30 min after sunset)
• Young Israel: 9:12 PM CDT (42 min after sunset)
• Yeshiva / 50 min: 9:20 PM CDT (50 min after sunset)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2, 2026 (17 Tammuz 5786)
ZIP 60645 | CDT
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Alos HaShachar (fast begins): 3:26 AM
Misheyakir (earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:05 AM
Netz HaChama (sunrise): 5:19 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:07 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:23 AM
Chatzos (halachic midday): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, July 3, 2026 (18 Tammuz 5786)
ZIP 60645 | CDT
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Alos HaShachar: 3:27 AM
Misheyakir: 4:05 AM
Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:07 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Shabbat Parashat Pinchas
Friday, July 3 — Hadlakas Neiros (candle lighting): 8:09 PM CDT
(20 minutes before sunset of 8:29 PM — Chicago minhag)

Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day) — Havdalah: 9:19 PM CDT
(50 minutes after Shabbos sunset of 8:29 PM)

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NWS CHICAGO WEATHER FORECAST
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Issued: 6:48 AM CDT, Thursday July 2, 2026 (Forecaster Kluber)

EXTREME HEAT WARNING in effect through midnight CDT tonight.

TODAY (Thursday, July 2):
• High: low to mid 90s°F
• Dew points: low to mid 70s (tropical moisture)
• Heat index: 100–105°F
• Thunderstorm risk: possible organized MCS from NE/IA line late tonight/overnight

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00:00 Morning Briefing & Fast Information

01:10 Weather Setup & Extreme Heat

02:14 Storm Chances & Severe Weather Risk

03:23 Supporter's Club & Call to Action

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00:00 Morning Briefing & Fast Information

01:10 Weather Setup & Extreme Heat

02:14 Storm Chances & Severe Weather Risk

03:23 Supporter's Club & Call to Action

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HEBREW DATE: 17 Tamuz 5786 | Tzom Tammuz | Parashat Pinchas (Israel cycle)

⚠️ TODAY IS TZOM TAMMUZ — The fast commemorates the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple.
Fast begins: 4:10 AM (Alot HaShachar)
Fast ends: 8:23 PM Israel time

ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Jerusalem):
• Alos HaShachar (Fast begins): 4:10 AM
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:38 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:21 AM
• Chatzos: 12:43 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:18 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48 PM
• Fast ends: 8:23 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY (IMS / Multiple Sources):
Sunny and warm in Jerusalem. High: 29°C (84°F). Low: 18°C (64°F). Humidity: 25-30% at peak afternoon. UV index: 11 (Extreme). West-northwest sea breeze develops by early afternoon, winds 25-30 km/h. Classic summertime Eastern Mediterranean ridge of high pressure — clear, hot, dry conditions persist through the holiday weekend.

5-DAY OUTLOOK: Sunny and dry through at least Monday. High temperatures in the upper 20s Celsius throughout.

WEATHER HISTORY — July 2nd:
• 1934: A massive dust storm swept across the central and southern United States during the height of the Dust Bowl, part of the worst single year of that environmental catastrophe. Walls of dust traveled as far as Washington, D.C.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY:
1. Israel Museum — Dead Sea Scrolls, Second Temple Model, air-conditioned | Open daytime
2. Tower of David Museum — Summer at the Tower programming | Check hours
3. City of David — Hezekiah's Tunnel guided tours | Open daytime (cool inside)
4. Mahane Yehuda Shuk — morning stroll through Jerusalem's famous market | Morning
5. Post-fast walk on Old City walls / Ben Yehuda pedestrian street (after 8:23 PM)

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, July 3 / 18 Tamuz:
• Alos HaShachar: 4:11 AM
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:38 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:21 AM
• Chatzos: 12:43 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:18 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48 PM

SHABBOS TIMES — Parashat Pinchas:
• Hadlakas Neiros (Candle lighting): 7:08 PM Friday (40 min before sunset — Jerusalem minhag)
• Havdalah (Motzaei Shabbos): 8:38 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)

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HEBREW DATE: 17 Tamuz 5786 | Tzom Tammuz | Parashat Pinchas (Israel cycle)

⚠️ TODAY IS TZOM TAMMUZ — The fast commemorates the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before the destruction of the Second Temple.
Fast begins: 4:10 AM (Alot HaShachar)
Fast ends: 8:23 PM Israel time

ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Jerusalem):
• Alos HaShachar (Fast begins): 4:10 AM
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:38 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:21 AM
• Chatzos: 12:43 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:18 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48 PM
• Fast ends: 8:23 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY (IMS / Multiple Sources):
Sunny and warm in Jerusalem. High: 29°C (84°F). Low: 18°C (64°F). Humidity: 25-30% at peak afternoon. UV index: 11 (Extreme). West-northwest sea breeze develops by early afternoon, winds 25-30 km/h. Classic summertime Eastern Mediterranean ridge of high pressure — clear, hot, dry conditions persist through the holiday weekend.

5-DAY OUTLOOK: Sunny and dry through at least Monday. High temperatures in the upper 20s Celsius throughout.

WEATHER HISTORY — July 2nd:
• 1934: A massive dust storm swept across the central and southern United States during the height of the Dust Bowl, part of the worst single year of that environmental catastrophe. Walls of dust traveled as far as Washington, D.C.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY:
1. Israel Museum — Dead Sea Scrolls, Second Temple Model, air-conditioned | Open daytime
2. Tower of David Museum — Summer at the Tower programming | Check hours
3. City of David — Hezekiah's Tunnel guided tours | Open daytime (cool inside)
4. Mahane Yehuda Shuk — morning stroll through Jerusalem's famous market | Morning
5. Post-fast walk on Old City walls / Ben Yehuda pedestrian street (after 8:23 PM)

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, July 3 / 18 Tamuz:
• Alos HaShachar: 4:11 AM
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:38 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:21 AM
• Chatzos: 12:43 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:18 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48 PM

SHABBOS TIMES — Parashat Pinchas:
• Hadlakas Neiros (Candle lighting): 7:08 PM Friday (40 min before sunset — Jerusalem minhag)
• Havdalah (Motzaei Shabbos): 8:38 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)

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HEBREW DATE: 16 Tamuz 5786 | Parashat Pinchas

⚠️ TOMORROW IS TZOM TAMMUZ (17 Tamuz) — Fast begins before sunrise, ends at 9:12 PM Chicago time.

ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (ZIP 60645):
• Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:19 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:22 AM
• Chatzos: 12:54 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY:
Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through midnight Thursday. Another dangerously hot day with temperatures in the lower-to-mid 90s and heat indices between 100 and 110°F this afternoon. Dew points in the mid-to-upper 70s — extremely humid. Thunderstorm chances increase Thursday night into the Fourth of July weekend. Some storms may be severe with heavy rainfall.

WEATHER HISTORY — July 1st:
• 2024: Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin.
• 1776: Thomas Jefferson began keeping a daily weather diary in Philadelphia.

KIDS ACTIVITIES TODAY:
1. Fourth of July Crafts — Chicago Public Library, Garfield Ridge | 11 AM–3 PM | FREE
2. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Butterfly Haven, RiverWorks | 10 AM–4 PM | Admission required
3. Mentos Explosions — Vodak-East Side Library | 6 PM | FREE
4. Family Fun Night: Nature Night — Dunning Library | 6–7:30 PM | FREE
5. Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres — Wrigley Field | 1:20 PM

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2 / 17 Tamuz (Tzom Tammuz):
• Alos HaShachar: 3:26 AM (Fast begins)
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:05 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:19 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:07 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:23 AM
• Chatzos: 12:54 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM
• Fast ends: 9:12 PM

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#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtimes #WestRogersPark #heatwave #TzomTammuz

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HEBREW DATE: 16 Tamuz 5786 | Parashat Pinchas

⚠️ TOMORROW IS TZOM TAMMUZ (17 Tamuz) — Fast begins before sunrise, ends at 9:12 PM Chicago time.

ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (ZIP 60645):
• Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:19 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:22 AM
• Chatzos: 12:54 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY:
Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through midnight Thursday. Another dangerously hot day with temperatures in the lower-to-mid 90s and heat indices between 100 and 110°F this afternoon. Dew points in the mid-to-upper 70s — extremely humid. Thunderstorm chances increase Thursday night into the Fourth of July weekend. Some storms may be severe with heavy rainfall.

WEATHER HISTORY — July 1st:
• 2024: Hurricane Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin.
• 1776: Thomas Jefferson began keeping a daily weather diary in Philadelphia.

KIDS ACTIVITIES TODAY:
1. Fourth of July Crafts — Chicago Public Library, Garfield Ridge | 11 AM–3 PM | FREE
2. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Butterfly Haven, RiverWorks | 10 AM–4 PM | Admission required
3. Mentos Explosions — Vodak-East Side Library | 6 PM | FREE
4. Family Fun Night: Nature Night — Dunning Library | 6–7:30 PM | FREE
5. Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres — Wrigley Field | 1:20 PM

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2 / 17 Tamuz (Tzom Tammuz):
• Alos HaShachar: 3:26 AM (Fast begins)
• Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:05 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:19 AM
• Latest Krias Shma: 9:07 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:23 AM
• Chatzos: 12:54 PM
• Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM
• Fast ends: 9:12 PM

Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker. Historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. $5/month keeps this going.

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In July 1995, a stagnant high-pressure system settled over the central United States and refused to move. What followed was one of the deadliest weather disasters in American history — a four-day heat siege that killed more than 739 people in Chicago alone and over 1,021 across the region.

KEY FACTS:
- Dates: July 12–16, 1995
- Peak temperature Chicago: 106°F (41°C)
- Peak heat index at Midway Airport: 124–125°F
- Official NWS heat index at O'Hare: 119°F
- Appleton, WI air temperature: 101°F (38.3°C)

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In July 1995, a stagnant high-pressure system settled over the central United States and refused to move. What followed was one of the deadliest weather disasters in American history — a four-day heat siege that killed more than 739 people in Chicago alone and over 1,021 across the region.

KEY FACTS:
- Dates: July 12–16, 1995
- Peak temperature Chicago: 106°F (41°C)
- Peak heat index at Midway Airport: 124–125°F
- Official NWS heat index at O'Hare: 119°F
- Appleton, WI air temperature: 101°F (38.3°C)

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Historical Extreme Weather Series

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EPISODE SUMMARY
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Five days in December 1952 turned London into a death trap. A stalled high-pressure system — an anticyclone — trapped millions of tonnes of coal smoke, sulfur dioxide, and acid particulates over the city in a dense, yellow-green fog that reduced visibility to near zero and killed thousands. This episode covers the meteorology, the human toll, the government cover-up, and the law that changed the world.

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KEY FACTS
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Dates: December 5–9, 1952
Location: London, England
Death toll: ~4,000 (1952 government estimate) | ~12,000 (modern research, 2004)
Injuries/illnesses: ~100,000
Duration: 5 days

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• December 4: anticyclone settled over windless London — created a temperature inversion
• Cool stagnant air trapped below warmer air — zero wind to disperse pollutants
• Daily pollutant output during the smog: 1,000 tonnes smoke particles, 140 tonnes HCl, 14 tonnes fluorine compounds, ~370 tonnes SO2 (converted to ~800 tonnes H2SO4)
• Sulfuric acid formed in fog droplets — effectively acid fog breathed by millions
• Coal sources: home fireplaces, Fulham/Battersea/Bankside/Greenwich/West Ham power stations, diesel buses, steam locomotives

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE & LEGACY
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• Initial government report (never finalized) attributed deaths to influenza
• E.T. Wilkins, Atmospheric Pollution officer, found ~12,000 total deaths through mortality tracking
• Feb 1953: Labour MP Marcus Lipton raised 6,000 deaths + 25,000 sickness claims in Parliament
• 1956: British Parliament passed the Clean Air Act — world's first comprehensive national air pollution law
• Established smoke-free zones, restricted coal burning, offered grants to switch to gas/oil/electricity
• Updated in 1968 — became global template for environmental regulation

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SOURCES
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• Wikipedia: Great Smog of London — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smog_of_London
• Britannica: Great Smog of London — https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Smog-of-London
• National Geographic: The Great Smog woke the world to coal dangers — https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/great-smog-of-london-1952-coal-air-pollution-environmental-disaster
• London Museum: The Great Smog of 1952 — https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/the-great-smog-of-1952/
• Met Office: The Great Smog of 1952 — https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/weather/case-studies/great-smog
• Texas A&M GeoNews: London Fog 1952 research — https://geonews.tamu.edu/news/2016/11/london-fog-1952.php

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HASHTAGS
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#GreatSmog #London1952 #WeatherHistory #AirPollution #CleanAirAct #ExtremeWeather #WeatherWithEnthusiasm

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Historical Extreme Weather Series

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EPISODE SUMMARY
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Five days in December 1952 turned London into a death trap. A stalled high-pressure system — an anticyclone — trapped millions of tonnes of coal smoke, sulfur dioxide, and acid particulates over the city in a dense, yellow-green fog that reduced visibility to near zero and killed thousands. This episode covers the meteorology, the human toll, the government cover-up, and the law that changed the world.

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KEY FACTS
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Dates: December 5–9, 1952
Location: London, England
Death toll: ~4,000 (1952 government estimate) | ~12,000 (modern research, 2004)
Injuries/illnesses: ~100,000
Duration: 5 days

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• December 4: anticyclone settled over windless London — created a temperature inversion
• Cool stagnant air trapped below warmer air — zero wind to disperse pollutants
• Daily pollutant output during the smog: 1,000 tonnes smoke particles, 140 tonnes HCl, 14 tonnes fluorine compounds, ~370 tonnes SO2 (converted to ~800 tonnes H2SO4)
• Sulfuric acid formed in fog droplets — effectively acid fog breathed by millions
• Coal sources: home fireplaces, Fulham/Battersea/Bankside/Greenwich/West Ham power stations, diesel buses, steam locomotives

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE & LEGACY
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• Initial government report (never finalized) attributed deaths to influenza
• E.T. Wilkins, Atmospheric Pollution officer, found ~12,000 total deaths through mortality tracking
• Feb 1953: Labour MP Marcus Lipton raised 6,000 deaths + 25,000 sickness claims in Parliament
• 1956: British Parliament passed the Clean Air Act — world's first comprehensive national air pollution law
• Established smoke-free zones, restricted coal burning, offered grants to switch to gas/oil/electricity
• Updated in 1968 — became global template for environmental regulation

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
SOURCES
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• Wikipedia: Great Smog of London — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smog_of_London
• Britannica: Great Smog of London — https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Smog-of-London
• National Geographic: The Great Smog woke the world to coal dangers — https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/great-smog-of-london-1952-coal-air-pollution-environmental-disaster
• London Museum: The Great Smog of 1952 — https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/the-great-smog-of-1952/
• Met Office: The Great Smog of 1952 — https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/learn-about/weather/case-studies/great-smog
• Texas A&M GeoNews: London Fog 1952 research — https://geonews.tamu.edu/news/2016/11/london-fog-1952.php

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HASHTAGS
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#GreatSmog #London1952...]]>2371952,air pollution,clean air act,extreme weather,great smog,history,london,podcast,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-tuesday-june-30-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72758160West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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15 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026 / 19 Tamuz 5786)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1
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Alos HaShachar: 3:26 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:19 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Forecaster Ratzer, issued 6:23 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Most of northern IL and NW Indiana — through midnight Thursday night.

Dangerous heat continues today through at least Thursday:
• Heat index values 105–110°F expected every afternoon Mon–Thu
• 500 mb heights ~5,960 m (14.77 inHg) — locked heat dome over Ohio Valley
• 925 mb (27.32 inHg) temps: +26–27°C — driving dangerous surface heat
• 700 mb (20.67 inHg): +13°C — strong capping inversion suppresses storm development
• 800–850 mb (23.62–25.10 inHg) subsidence inversion limits mixing depth
• Dew points upper 70s–80°F expected despite afternoon mixing — tropical humidity
• Record highs to watch: June 30 = 99°F (1953)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72758160Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:57 +0000Simcha LeftonMorning Briefing — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) Weather With Enthusiasm ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 15 Tamuz 5786 Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos...West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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15 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026 / 19 Tamuz 5786)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1
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Alos HaShachar: 3:26 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:19 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Forecaster Ratzer, issued 6:23 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Most of northern IL and NW Indiana — through midnight Thursday night.

Dangerous heat continues today through at least Thursday:
• Heat index values 105–110°F expected every afternoon Mon–Thu
• 500 mb heights ~5,960 m (14.77 inHg) — locked heat dome over Ohio Valley
• 925 mb (27.32 inHg) temps: +26–27°C — driving dangerous surface heat
• 700 mb (20.67 inHg): +13°C — strong capping inversion suppresses storm development
• 800–850 mb (23.62–25.10 inHg) subsidence inversion limits mixing depth
• Dew points upper 70s–80°F expected despite afternoon mixing — tropical humidity
• Record highs to watch: June 30 = 99°F (1953)

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=== ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (15 Tamuz 5786) ===
Hebrew Date: 15 Tamuz 5786 | Parsha: Chukat-Balak
Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

=== TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ===
Sunrise: 5:19 AM | Sof Zman Shma: 9:06 AM | Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM | Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM | Shkiah: 8:30 PM

=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===
An extreme and historic heat dome grips the Midwest today. A 596 decameter (dam) closed upper-level ridge — one of the strongest ever recorded over this region — is centered over the Ohio Valley, pumping oppressive heat and moisture into Chicago and surrounding areas. Highs in the lower 90s°F with dew points near 80°F are expected, producing heat indices of 105-110°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday.

=== NWS LINCOLN IL DISCUSSION (Barnes, 5:22 AM CDT) ===
596 dam closed contour heat dome over Ohio Valley — historically rare signature. NBM model running 2-4°F too warm; actual highs likely lower 90s rather than mid/upper 90s. Heat index exceeds 105°F through Thursday. SW winds gusting 25 kt.

=== NWS CHICAGO LOT DISCUSSION (Ratzer, 2:02 AM CDT) ===
H5 ~5960m (~596 dam). Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday. 80°F dew points observed Monday afternoon in southern CWA. Heat index 105-110°F. Lake Michigan water temps: Chicago Shore 66°F, Wilmette 62°F, Chicago Crib 61°F.

=== 1995 HEATWAVE COMPARISON ===
The 1995 Midwest heat wave remains the benchmark. St. Louis hit a dew point of 83°F on July 14, 1995. Appleton, WI recorded a 90°F dew point — the probable Western Hemisphere record — with a heat index of 153°F. The 1995 wet bulb temperature reached approximately 85°F (29°C). The 500mb ridge in 1995 peaked around 594-596 dam over the Great Plains; today's ridge matches or exceeds that at 596 dam over the Ohio Valley.

=== CLOSED CONTOUR HEAT DOME SCIENCE ===
A "closed contour" means the 500mb height lines form complete loops — no open pathways for cooler air to enter. Most heat domes do NOT produce closed contours; a closed 596 dam contour is extremely rare and represents an exceptionally locked, stagnant ridge. Not all heat domes are closed contour events.

=== CORN BELT MOISTURE SCIENCE ===
Corn fields act as natural evapotranspiration engines. A single mature corn plant transpires 50+ gallons of water per growing season. With millions of acres of corn in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa all in active growth phase, the atmosphere is loaded with moisture from below — supplementing Gulf of Mexico moisture streaming northward. This is why Midwest dew points can spike to 80°F+ even without direct Gulf influence.

=== WET BULB / WBGT SCIENCE ===
Wet bulb temperature (WB) measures what your body actually feels when sweating. At 92°F air temp with 80°F dew point, the wet bulb approaches 84-85°F — near the physiological survivability limit for even healthy adults with shade and hydration. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) adds solar radiation load; WBGT >32°C (89.6°F) is considered the military/OSHA "extreme danger" threshold.

=== ORTHODOX COMMUNITY FORECASTS ===
• St. Louis, MO: Mid-upper 90s, heat index 100-110°F. Extreme Heat Warning through Friday. NWS LSX.
• Lakewood, NJ: Low-mid 90s, heat index 98-105°F. NWS PHI.
• Borough Park, Brooklyn NY: Upper 80s-low 90s, humid. Heat Advisory. NWS OKX.
• Baltimore, MD: Lower 90s, heat index 100-107°F. NWS LWX.
• Philadelphia, PA: Lower-mid 90s, heat index 100-108°F. Heat Warning.
• Atlantic City, NJ: Upper 80s-low 90s, sea breeze influence moderate.

=== ISRAEL & DEAD SEA ===
Jerusalem: 40-43°C (104-109°F), typical summer ridge. Low humidity (15-25%). Dead Sea: air temps 40-47°C; water temp ~31°C (88°F). Record at Sedom: 51°C. Mediterranean sea breeze provides relief to coastal Tel Aviv but Jerusalem's inland elevation (~750-800m) retains heat without sea-breeze relief.

=== INDIA EXTREME HEAT / WORLD RECORD DEW POINTS ===
India's Gangetic Plain and Rajasthan experience dew points of 85-90°F during peak monsoon onset with heat indices routinely above 130°F. The probable world record dew point: 95°F (35°C) at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on July 8, 2003, with an air temp of 108°F (42°C) — producing a heat index of approximately 172°F.

=== NAM vs GFS MODEL ACCURACY ===
NAM (North American Mesoscale): Higher resolution (3-km), better at capturing local dew point pooling and mesoscale details. GFS: Global model, coarser, tends to underestimate extreme dew point events in the corn belt. For this event, NAM dew point forecasts of 78-82°F appear more accurate than GFS's 74-76°F projections.

=== EPISODE FOOTER ===
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=== ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (15 Tamuz 5786) ===
Hebrew Date: 15 Tamuz 5786 | Parsha: Chukat-Balak
Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

=== TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ===
Sunrise: 5:19 AM | Sof Zman Shma: 9:06 AM | Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM | Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM | Shkiah: 8:30 PM

=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===
An extreme and historic heat dome grips the Midwest today. A 596 decameter (dam) closed upper-level ridge — one of the strongest ever recorded over this region — is centered over the Ohio Valley, pumping oppressive heat and moisture into Chicago and surrounding areas. Highs in the lower 90s°F with dew points near 80°F are expected, producing heat indices of 105-110°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday.

=== NWS LINCOLN IL DISCUSSION (Barnes, 5:22 AM CDT) ===
596 dam closed contour heat dome over Ohio Valley — historically rare signature. NBM model running 2-4°F too warm; actual highs likely lower 90s rather than mid/upper 90s. Heat index exceeds 105°F through Thursday. SW winds gusting 25 kt.

=== NWS CHICAGO LOT DISCUSSION (Ratzer, 2:02 AM CDT) ===
H5 ~5960m (~596 dam). Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday. 80°F dew points observed Monday afternoon in southern CWA. Heat index 105-110°F. Lake Michigan water temps: Chicago Shore 66°F, Wilmette 62°F, Chicago Crib 61°F.

=== 1995 HEATWAVE COMPARISON ===
The 1995 Midwest heat wave remains the benchmark. St. Louis hit a dew point of 83°F on July 14, 1995. Appleton, WI recorded a 90°F dew point — the probable Western Hemisphere record — with a heat index of 153°F. The 1995 wet bulb temperature reached approximately 85°F (29°C). The 500mb ridge in 1995 peaked around 594-596 dam over the Great Plains; today's ridge matches or exceeds that at 596 dam over the Ohio Valley.

=== CLOSED CONTOUR HEAT DOME SCIENCE ===
A "closed contour" means the 500mb height lines form complete loops — no open pathways for cooler air to enter. Most heat domes do NOT produce closed contours; a closed 596 dam contour is extremely rare and represents an exceptionally locked, stagnant ridge. Not all heat domes are closed contour events.

=== CORN BELT MOISTURE SCIENCE ===
Corn fields act as natural evapotranspiration engines. A single mature corn plant transpires 50+ gallons of water per growing season. With millions of acres of corn in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa all in active growth phase, the atmosphere is loaded with moisture from below — supplementing Gulf of Mexico moisture streaming northward. This is why Midwest dew points can spike to 80°F+ even without direct Gulf influence.

=== WET BULB / WBGT SCIENCE ===
Wet bulb temperature (WB) measures what your body actually feels when sweating. At 92°F air temp with 80°F dew point, the wet bulb approaches 84-85°F — near the physiological survivability limit for even healthy adults with shade and hydration. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) adds solar radiation load; WBGT >32°C (89.6°F) is considered the military/OSHA "extreme danger" threshold.

=== ORTHODOX COMMUNITY FORECASTS ===
• St. Louis, MO: Mid-upper 90s, heat index 100-110°F. Extreme Heat Warning through Friday. NWS LSX.
• Lakewood, NJ: Low-mid 90s, heat index 98-105°F. NWS PHI.
• Borough Park, Brooklyn NY: Upper 80s-low 90s, humid. Heat Advisory. NWS OKX.
• Baltimore, MD: Lower 90s, heat index 100-107°F. NWS LWX.
• Philadelphia, PA: Lower-mid 90s, heat index 100-108°F. Heat Warning.
• Atlantic City, NJ:...]]>23231995 heatwave,chicago,dew point,extreme heat,forecast,heat dome,jewish times,morning briefing,nws,weather,west rogers park,wet bulb,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heat-dome-2026-midwest-meltdown-june-29th-2026--72750698Title: Midwest Heat Dome 2026:
Anatomy of an Extreme Summer Threat



Timestamp Breakdown by Chapters:

Chapter 1: The Midwest Under Pressure (00:00 - 03:25)

• 00:00: Introduction: Midwest Heat Dome Overview
• 00:05: Chicago Area: 90s Heat, Lake Effect Mitigation
• 01:18: Inland Temps & Gary, IN: Unverified 95°F
• 02:22: St. Louis: 94°F, Below 2012 Record

Chapter 2: The Humidity Factor (03:25 - 06:27)

• 03:25: The Real Story: Dangerous Dew Points (75°F+)
• 04:34: Peak Dew Points: Central IL & Upper Mississippi
• 05:37: Ozark Plateau Effect: Dew Point Suppression

Chapter 3: Anatomy of the Heat Dome (06:27 - 11:47)

• 06:27: Heat Dome Strength: Comparing to 1995 Event
• 07:30: Anomalous Timing: Late June vs. Mid-July
• 08:33: NWS Lincoln: Deep Subsidence & Convection Suppression
• 09:34: NWS Lincoln: 105-110°F Heat Index, Cumulative Risk
• 10:37: NWS Lincoln: Heat Wave End & Tropical-Style Rain

Chapter 4: Planetary Connections (11:47 - 17:30)

• 11:47: System Drivers: Merger of Two High-Pressure Systems
• 12:51: Bermuda High: Strong IVT & Tropical Suppression
• 14:17: North Atlantic Cold Blob: AMOC Weakening Link
• 15:25: Teleconnections: Cold Blob & US Heat Ridges
• 16:27: Moisture Sources: Gulf Air, Corn Evapotranspiration, Great Lakes

Chapter 5: Local Impacts & Forecast (17:30 - 25:35)

• 17:30: Mississippi River: Minor Humidity Contributor
• 18:30: St. Louis Cardinals: Future Games in Extreme Heat
• 19:29: 7-Day Forecast: Midwest Peak, Eastward Shift
• 20:32: Wind Effect: Heating vs. Cooling in Extreme Temps
• 21:37: Stedman's Research: 95°F Wind Threshold
• 22:28: NWS Heat Index: 5-Knot Wind Assumption
• 23:29: 1995 Comparison: Similarities & Warning Improvements
• 24:34: Warning Infrastructure: Dramatically Better Post-1995
• 25:35: Climate Context: Warmer Oceans, Rising Dew Points

20 Hashtags: #MidwestHeat #HeatDome2026 #ExtremeHeat #ClimateImpacts #DewPointDanger #WeatherAnomalies #ChicagoHeat #StLouisHeat #NWSWarnings #PublicHealthCrisis #BermudaHigh #ColdBlob #CornBeltHumidity #AtmosphericScience #HeatStress #ClimateEmergency #Teleconnections #WeatherForecast #HeartlandHeat #GlobalWeather

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Anatomy of an Extreme Summer Threat



Timestamp Breakdown by Chapters:

Chapter 1: The Midwest Under Pressure (00:00 - 03:25)

• 00:00: Introduction: Midwest Heat Dome Overview
• 00:05: Chicago Area: 90s Heat, Lake Effect Mitigation
• 01:18: Inland Temps & Gary, IN: Unverified 95°F
• 02:22: St. Louis: 94°F, Below 2012 Record

Chapter 2: The Humidity Factor (03:25 - 06:27)

• 03:25: The Real Story: Dangerous Dew Points (75°F+)
• 04:34: Peak Dew Points: Central IL & Upper Mississippi
• 05:37: Ozark Plateau Effect: Dew Point Suppression

Chapter 3: Anatomy of the Heat Dome (06:27 - 11:47)

• 06:27: Heat Dome Strength: Comparing to 1995 Event
• 07:30: Anomalous Timing: Late June vs. Mid-July
• 08:33: NWS Lincoln: Deep Subsidence & Convection Suppression
• 09:34: NWS Lincoln: 105-110°F Heat Index, Cumulative Risk
• 10:37: NWS Lincoln: Heat Wave End & Tropical-Style Rain

Chapter 4: Planetary Connections (11:47 - 17:30)

• 11:47: System Drivers: Merger of Two High-Pressure Systems
• 12:51: Bermuda High: Strong IVT & Tropical Suppression
• 14:17: North Atlantic Cold Blob: AMOC Weakening Link
• 15:25: Teleconnections: Cold Blob & US Heat Ridges
• 16:27: Moisture Sources: Gulf Air, Corn Evapotranspiration, Great Lakes

Chapter 5: Local Impacts & Forecast (17:30 - 25:35)

• 17:30: Mississippi River: Minor Humidity Contributor
• 18:30: St. Louis Cardinals: Future Games in Extreme Heat
• 19:29: 7-Day Forecast: Midwest Peak, Eastward Shift
• 20:32: Wind Effect: Heating vs. Cooling in Extreme Temps
• 21:37: Stedman's Research: 95°F Wind Threshold
• 22:28: NWS Heat Index: 5-Knot Wind Assumption
• 23:29: 1995 Comparison: Similarities & Warning Improvements
• 24:34: Warning Infrastructure: Dramatically Better Post-1995
• 25:35: Climate Context: Warmer Oceans, Rising Dew Points

20 Hashtags: #MidwestHeat #HeatDome2026 #ExtremeHeat #ClimateImpacts #DewPointDanger #WeatherAnomalies #ChicagoHeat #StLouisHeat #NWSWarnings #PublicHealthCrisis #BermudaHigh #ColdBlob #CornBeltHumidity #AtmosphericScience #HeatStress #ClimateEmergency #Teleconnections #WeatherForecast #HeartlandHeat #GlobalWeather

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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30
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Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Forecaster Ratzer, issued 1:59 AM Monday June 29, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County — noon today through 10 PM Wednesday.
Heat Advisory: All other Chicago metro counties — same period.

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index forecast over 100°F, up to ~105°F or higher, every day Mon–Wed
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps: +20–22°C today, rising to +23–25°C Tue–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalous heat dome signature
• Strong capping: 700 mb (20.67 inHg) temps at +12°C or higher — suppresses storms
• Surface low 996 mb (29.41 inHg) over northeast Colorado overnight
• Overnight lows in the 70s — little relief for the urban core
• Record highs to watch: June 29 record 97°F (1954)

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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30
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Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Forecaster Ratzer, issued 1:59 AM Monday June 29, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County — noon today through 10 PM Wednesday.
Heat Advisory: All other Chicago metro counties — same period.

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index forecast over 100°F, up to ~105°F or higher, every day Mon–Wed
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps: +20–22°C today, rising to +23–25°C Tue–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalous heat dome signature
• Strong capping: 700 mb (20.67 inHg) temps at +12°C or higher — suppresses storms
• Surface low 996 mb (29.41 inHg) over northeast Colorado overnight
• Overnight lows in the 70s — little relief for the urban core
• Record highs to watch: June 29 record 97°F (1954)

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• 00:00-01:01: Introduction to the "Weather with Enthusiasm" episode, focusing on the unusual heat moving into Chicago, hotter than St. Louis, and especially significant in Wisconsin.
• 01:01-02:03: Discussion of the developing heat wave, high dew points in Wisconsin (forecasted to hit 80 degrees), and the hidden danger of high dew points making temperatures feel much warmer.
• 02:03-03:06: Explanation of wet bulb temperatures, their dangerous levels (84-86 degrees, with wet bulb globe temperatures possibly hitting 88-90 degrees), and the 95-degree wet bulb temperature as the upper limit of human survival.
• 03:06-04:10: National Weather Service guidance on wet bulb temperatures and human survival, historical comparisons of high wet bulb temperatures in Texas, India, and the Persian Gulf, and the rare occurrence of 95-97 degree dew points.
• 04:10-05:10: Comparison of the current heat wave to typical St. Louis summer weather and the 1994 heat wave, noting higher heat indices this time (close to 110 degrees), and the unique situation in central Wisconsin with 80-degree dew points and 105-degree heat indices despite lower air temperatures.
• 05:10-06:22: Reasons for lower temperatures in some areas (thunderstorm development, cloud cover, "Ring of Fire" effect), comparison to the 1995 heat wave, and the impact of water temperatures (Mississippi River, Lake of the Ozarks) on dew points.
• 06:22-07:25: Geographic areas with highest dew points (cornfields of southwest Indiana, southern Illinois, Mississippi River area between Iowa and Illinois), lack of impact from Ozark Plateau breeze, and expected conditions for St. Louis and Chicago. Mention of Baltimore's drier dew points but more efficient solar heating leading to triple-digit heat.
• 07:25-08:27: The heat dome reaching a record geographical height (600 decameters), comparison to the 1995 heat wave (which was stronger in terms of temperatures and humidity), and the "biggest shocker" being Wisconsin's 80-degree dew points.
• 08:27-09:33: Reflection on previous podcasts and the "spark of enthusiasm," mentioning the "cold blob" in the Atlantic Ocean, and the strengthening of the heat dome affecting Chicago more definitively than initially thought.
• 09:33-10:33: The Baltimore National Weather Service's insights and the common pattern of intense storms breaking the heat dome, especially in St. Louis. Importance of heat safety tips and resources from the National Weather Service.
• 10:33-10:44: Closing remarks, wishing listeners a good day.

20 Hashtags:

1. #HeatWave
2. #WeatherEnthusiasm
3. #WisconsinWeather
4. #ChicagoHeat
5. #DewPointDanger
6. #WetBulbTemperature
7. #HeatDome
8. #ClimateChange
9. #ExtremeWeather
10. #HumanSurvival
11. #NationalWeatherService
12. #MidwestHeat
13. #GulfCoastHeat
14. #WeatherUpdate
15. #HeatIndex
16. #SummerHeat
17. #WeatherForecast
18. #HeatSafety
19. #UnusualWeather
20. #PhenomenalHeat

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• 00:00-01:01: Introduction to the "Weather with Enthusiasm" episode, focusing on the unusual heat moving into Chicago, hotter than St. Louis, and especially significant in Wisconsin.
• 01:01-02:03: Discussion of the developing heat wave, high dew points in Wisconsin (forecasted to hit 80 degrees), and the hidden danger of high dew points making temperatures feel much warmer.
• 02:03-03:06: Explanation of wet bulb temperatures, their dangerous levels (84-86 degrees, with wet bulb globe temperatures possibly hitting 88-90 degrees), and the 95-degree wet bulb temperature as the upper limit of human survival.
• 03:06-04:10: National Weather Service guidance on wet bulb temperatures and human survival, historical comparisons of high wet bulb temperatures in Texas, India, and the Persian Gulf, and the rare occurrence of 95-97 degree dew points.
• 04:10-05:10: Comparison of the current heat wave to typical St. Louis summer weather and the 1994 heat wave, noting higher heat indices this time (close to 110 degrees), and the unique situation in central Wisconsin with 80-degree dew points and 105-degree heat indices despite lower air temperatures.
• 05:10-06:22: Reasons for lower temperatures in some areas (thunderstorm development, cloud cover, "Ring of Fire" effect), comparison to the 1995 heat wave, and the impact of water temperatures (Mississippi River, Lake of the Ozarks) on dew points.
• 06:22-07:25: Geographic areas with highest dew points (cornfields of southwest Indiana, southern Illinois, Mississippi River area between Iowa and Illinois), lack of impact from Ozark Plateau breeze, and expected conditions for St. Louis and Chicago. Mention of Baltimore's drier dew points but more efficient solar heating leading to triple-digit heat.
• 07:25-08:27: The heat dome reaching a record geographical height (600 decameters), comparison to the 1995 heat wave (which was stronger in terms of temperatures and humidity), and the "biggest shocker" being Wisconsin's 80-degree dew points.
• 08:27-09:33: Reflection on previous podcasts and the "spark of enthusiasm," mentioning the "cold blob" in the Atlantic Ocean, and the strengthening of the heat dome affecting Chicago more definitively than initially thought.
• 09:33-10:33: The Baltimore National Weather Service's insights and the common pattern of intense storms breaking the heat dome, especially in St. Louis. Importance of heat safety tips and resources from the National Weather Service.
• 10:33-10:44: Closing remarks, wishing listeners a good day.

20 Hashtags:

1. #HeatWave
2. #WeatherEnthusiasm
3. #WisconsinWeather
4. #ChicagoHeat
5. #DewPointDanger
6. #WetBulbTemperature
7. #HeatDome
8. #ClimateChange
9. #ExtremeWeather
10. #HumanSurvival
11. #NationalWeatherService
12. #MidwestHeat
13. #GulfCoastHeat
14. #WeatherUpdate
15. #HeatIndex
16. #SummerHeat
17. #WeatherForecast
18. #HeatSafety
19. #UnusualWeather
20. #PhenomenalHeat

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>648climatechange,dewpointdanger,extremeweather #humansurvival,heatindex #summerheat,heatsafety #unusualweather,heatwave,midwestheat #gulfcoastheat,nws,phenomenalheat,weatherenthusiasm,weatherforecast,weatherupdate,wetbulbtemperature #heatdome,wisconsinweather #chicagoheatfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heat-dome-a-deep-dive-into-america-s-most-dangerous-heat-wave-june-28-2026-corrected--72736138
One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.

PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥 THE HEAT DOME
- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley
- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor
- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating

🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY
- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)
- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat
- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley

🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWN
Chicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):
- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed
- Heat index up to 105°F

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72736138Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:44:43 +0000Simcha LeftonThe Heat Dome — A Deep-Dive Into America's Most Dangerous Heat Wave | June 28, 2026 One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the...
One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.

PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥 THE HEAT DOME
- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley
- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor
- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating

🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY
- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)
- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat
- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley

🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWN
Chicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):
- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed
- Heat index up to 105°F

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>10631995 heat wave,500mb,baltimore,bermuda high,chicago,extreme heat,heat dome,heatwave,meteorology,nws,st. louis,washington,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heat-dome-a-deep-dive-into-america-s-most-dangerous-heat-wave-june-28-2026--72735846
One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.

PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥 THE HEAT DOME
- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley
- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor
- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating

🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY
- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)
- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat
- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley

🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWN
Chicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):
- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed
- Heat index up to 105°F

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72735846Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:05:17 +0000Simcha LeftonThe Heat Dome — A Deep-Dive Into America's Most Dangerous Heat Wave | June 28, 2026 One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the...
One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.

PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥 THE HEAT DOME
- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley
- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor
- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating

🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY
- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)
- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat
- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley

🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWN
Chicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):
- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed
- Heat index up to 105°F

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>10631995 heat wave,baltimore,bermuda high,chicago,extreme heat,heat dome,heatwave,meteorology,nws,st. louis,washington,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-sunday-june-28-2026-full-nws-discussion-zmanim-chicago-heat-wave--72729596West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
Heat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–Wed

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge
• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong
• No significant storm relief until possibly Thursday

Today: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex)
tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago.
Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.

COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 28
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June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado
85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.
June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28
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1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway
2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today
3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today
4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
Heat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–Wed

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge
• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong
• No significant storm relief until possibly Thursday

Today: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex)
tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago.
Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.

COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 28
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June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado
85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.
June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28
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1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway
2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today
3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today
4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission

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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
Heat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–Wed

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge
• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong
• No significant storm relief until possibly Thursday

Today: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex)
tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago.
Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.

COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 28
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June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado
85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.
June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28
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1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway
2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today
3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today
4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
Heat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–Wed

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge
• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong
• No significant storm relief until possibly Thursday

Today: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex)
tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago.
Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.

COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 28
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June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado
85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.
June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28
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1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway
2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today
3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today
4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev Shabbos
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)
Havdalah Young Israel: 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)
Havdalah Agudah: 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:36 AM
Chatzos: 1:04 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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Issued: 6:28 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecaster: Kimble

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH in effect through 7 PM CDT today
Counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis Co., St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,
Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Crawford, Gasconade, Iron,
Lincoln, Madison, Moniteau, Montgomery, Osage, Pike, Reynolds,
Ste. Genevieve, Warren, Washington MO; + multiple IL counties

Key Hazards Today:
• Stationary front along I-70 — showers/storms along and south of it
• PWAT ~2 inches — very heavy rainfall efficiency
• MCV (spinning storm vortex) from eastern Kansas arrives midday — could focus severe risk
• Damaging winds and isolated tornado possible if MCV fires storms
• Flash flooding primary concern — training storm risk

Weekend/Next Week:
• Warm front lifts Saturday — additional storm chances overnight/Saturday morning
• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into 90s
• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily — Heat Advisory likely Sunday,
Excessive Heat Warning possible
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — dangerous for heat stress recovery
• No clear end date; possible relief around July 4th weekend

Mississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°C
Lake of the Ozarks: ~76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 26
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June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather Outbreak
A compact upper-level low triggered three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and
wind gusts of 124 mph at Onida airport — 4th highest wind speed ever in South Dakota.
WAPA transmission towers were completely toppled; winds estimated at 130–140 mph.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis
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1. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM
2. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for MO residents, Oakland Ave
3. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for STL residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd
4. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres
5. Children's Garden Club — Free w/ registration, stlouiscountymo.gov

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev Shabbos
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)
Havdalah Young Israel: 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)
Havdalah Agudah: 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:36 AM
Chatzos: 1:04 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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Issued: 6:28 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecaster: Kimble

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH in effect through 7 PM CDT today
Counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis Co., St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,
Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Crawford, Gasconade, Iron,
Lincoln, Madison, Moniteau, Montgomery, Osage, Pike, Reynolds,
Ste. Genevieve, Warren, Washington MO; + multiple IL counties

Key Hazards Today:
• Stationary front along I-70 — showers/storms along and south of it
• PWAT ~2 inches — very heavy rainfall efficiency
• MCV (spinning storm vortex) from eastern Kansas arrives midday — could focus severe risk
• Damaging winds and isolated tornado possible if MCV fires storms
• Flash flooding primary concern — training storm risk

Weekend/Next Week:
• Warm front lifts Saturday — additional storm chances overnight/Saturday morning
• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into 90s
• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily — Heat Advisory likely Sunday,
Excessive Heat Warning possible
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — dangerous for heat stress recovery
• No clear end date; possible relief around July 4th weekend

Mississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°C
Lake of the Ozarks: ~76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 26
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June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather Outbreak
A compact upper-level low triggered three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and
wind gusts of 124 mph at Onida airport — 4th highest wind speed ever in South Dakota.
WAPA transmission towers were completely toppled; winds estimated at 130–140 mph.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis
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1. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM
2. Saint Louis Science Center — Free...]]>467forecast,gateway arch,jewish times,missouri,morning briefing,nws,shabbos,st. louis,weather,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-friday-june-26-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72702199West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev Shabbos
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:01 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:53 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:10 PM Friday (20 min before sunset — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27
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Alos HaShachar: 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos: 12:53 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Issued: 6:13 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecasters: Kluber / Ratzer

West Rogers Park stays DRY today — rain confined south of I-80.
Dangerous heat wave builds next week: heat index 100°F+ every day starting Monday.

Key Points:
• Rain/storms south of I-80 today, heaviest south of US-24
• Saturday: gradual clearing, highs ~80°F
• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into the 90s
• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily, overnight lows near 80°F in metro core
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday — dramatic warming signal
• Ridge centers over lower Ohio Valley — classic heat dome
• No clear end date for heat; possible relief by July 4th weekend

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 26
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June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather Outbreak
A compact upper-level low collided with an unstable air mass over western/central South Dakota.
Three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and a peak wind gust of 124 mph at Onida airport —
the 4th highest wind speed ever recorded in South Dakota. WAPA transmission towers were
completely collapsed by winds estimated at 130–140 mph.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Friday June 26
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1. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), June 26-28
2. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
3. Movies in the Parks: Zootopia 2 — Free, Chopin Park, 8:45 PM
4. Live on the Lake — Free, Navy Pier, 3:00–9:30 PM
5. As You Like It (Shakespeare) — Free, Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 6:00 PM

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev Shabbos
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:01 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:53 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:10 PM Friday (20 min before sunset — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27
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Alos HaShachar: 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos: 12:53 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Issued: 6:13 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecasters: Kluber / Ratzer

West Rogers Park stays DRY today — rain confined south of I-80.
Dangerous heat wave builds next week: heat index 100°F+ every day starting Monday.

Key Points:
• Rain/storms south of I-80 today, heaviest south of US-24
• Saturday: gradual clearing, highs ~80°F
• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into the 90s
• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily, overnight lows near 80°F in metro core
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday — dramatic warming signal
• Ridge centers over lower Ohio Valley — classic heat dome
• No clear end date for heat; possible relief by July 4th weekend

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 26
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June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather Outbreak
A compact upper-level low collided with an unstable air mass over western/central South Dakota.
Three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and a peak wind gust of 124 mph at Onida airport —
the 4th highest wind speed ever recorded in South Dakota. WAPA transmission towers were
completely collapsed by winds estimated at 130–140 mph.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Friday June 26
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1. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), June 26-28
2. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
3. Movies in the Parks: Zootopia 2 — Free, Chopin Park, 8:45 PM
4. Live on the Lake — Free, Navy Pier, 3:00–9:30 PM
5. As You Like It (Shakespeare) — Free, Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 6:00 PM

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786 — Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55:34 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:29:38 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:12 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:12 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35:32 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04:12 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41:22 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:12 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:55:59 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30:01 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:33 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:29 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35:47 AM
Chatzos: 1:04:24 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41:34 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:16 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES (Chukat-Balak)
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)
Havdalah (Young Israel): 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)
Havdalah (Agudah): 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30:18 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect 1 PM CDT today through Friday morning
Counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,
Boone, and many additional MO/IL counties

Key Hazards:
• Damaging winds possible this afternoon (MLCAPE 1000-2000 J/kg, deep layer shear 25-35 kt)
• PWAT near 2 inches — heavy rainfall, training storm risk
• QPF: 3-5 inches possible southern MO tonight → flash flooding
• Heat wave building Sunday through next week
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps mid-20s°C + 500 mb heights >590 dam
• Upper-level ridge (Bermuda high) amplifying through weekend

Mississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°C
Lake of the Ozarks: 76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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June 25, 1953 — Udall, Kansas Tornado
A powerful tornado struck the small town of Udall, Kansas, killing 80 people
and destroying 90% of the town — making it the deadliest tornado in Kansas history.
The storm struck after midnight, giving residents almost no warning.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis, Thursday June 25
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1. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for St. Louis residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd
2. Children's Garden Club — Free, registration required, stlouiscountymo.gov
3. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for Missouri residents, Oakland Ave
4. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM
5. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres of outdoor art

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786 — Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55:34 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:29:38 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:12 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:12 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35:32 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04:12 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41:22 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:12 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:55:59 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30:01 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:33 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:29 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35:47 AM
Chatzos: 1:04:24 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41:34 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:16 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES (Chukat-Balak)
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)
Havdalah (Young Israel): 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)
Havdalah (Agudah): 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30:18 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect 1 PM CDT today through Friday morning
Counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,
Boone, and many additional MO/IL counties

Key Hazards:
• Damaging winds possible this afternoon (MLCAPE 1000-2000 J/kg, deep layer shear 25-35 kt)
• PWAT near 2 inches — heavy rainfall, training storm risk
• QPF: 3-5 inches possible southern MO tonight → flash flooding
• Heat wave building Sunday through next week
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps mid-20s°C + 500 mb heights >590 dam
• Upper-level ridge (Bermuda high) amplifying through weekend

Mississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°C
Lake of the Ozarks: 76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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June 25, 1953 — Udall, Kansas Tornado
A powerful tornado struck the small town of Udall, Kansas, killing 80 people
and destroying 90% of the town — making it the deadliest tornado in Kansas history.
The storm struck after midnight, giving residents almost no warning.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis, Thursday June 25
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1. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for St. Louis residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd
2. Children's Garden Club — Free, registration required, stlouiscountymo.gov
3. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for Missouri residents, Oakland Ave
4. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM
5. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres of outdoor art

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On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.

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KEY FACTS
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📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950
📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast
💀 Deaths: 160 people
❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA
🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH
🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F
🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania
💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane

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• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight
• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground
• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast
• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30

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LEGACY
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The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.

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SOURCES
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• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950
• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"

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On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.

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KEY FACTS
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📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950
📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast
💀 Deaths: 160 people
❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA
🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH
🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F
🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania
💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight
• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground
• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast
• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30

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LEGACY
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The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.

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SOURCES
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• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950
• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"

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Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it as quickly as possible.
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353extreme weather,history,podcast,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-appalachian-storm-thanksgiving-1950-when-america-s-deadliest-winter-struck--72686117
On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.

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KEY FACTS
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📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950
📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast
💀 Deaths: 160 people
❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA
🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH
🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F
🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania
💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight
• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground
• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast
• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30

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LEGACY
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The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.

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SOURCES
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• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950
• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it as quickly as possible.
Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.
Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

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On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.

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KEY FACTS
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📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950
📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast
💀 Deaths: 160 people
❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA
🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH
🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F
🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania
💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight
• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground
• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast
• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30

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LEGACY
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The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.

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• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950
• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"

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343extreme weather,history,podcast,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lakewood-morning-briefing-thursday-june-25-2026-zmanim-nws-new-jersey-and-more--72686052Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)
Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026

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🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:41:11 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16:43 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27:17 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:11:57 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26:51 AM
Chatzos: 12:56:38 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:34:04 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25:59 PM

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🌦️ NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 3:38 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | NWS Mt. Holly NJ (PHI Office)

• Tonight: Showers/storms possible near/north of I-78, especially PA and far northern NJ, around midnight–early Friday. Instability meager — severe risk very low. Some downpours possible.
• Friday: Mostly dry during the day for most of area. Shower and storm chances increase Friday evening/night with approaching shortwave and front.
• Saturday: Showers linger, especially south of I-78, as front slowly shifts south. Clears Saturday night.
• Sunday+: Dry. Then heat builds mid-week — heat index 90s to near 100°F possible Wednesday onward.
• Marine: Sub-SCA conditions. LOW rip current risk at Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches Thursday and Friday.

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🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Lakewood/Ocean County, June 25
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1. Ocean County Children's Festival — Ocean County Library, Toms River | All day | FREE
2. Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day — Ocean County Library Makerspace | 1:00–4:00 PM & 5:30–7:30 PM | FREE
3. Tiki Puppet Drop-In Craft — Ocean County Library, Brick Branch | 6:00–7:00 PM | Ages 2-12 | FREE
4. Summer Picnic Party at Berkeley Island County Park — 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley | 5:00–8:30 PM | FREE
5. Toms River Summer Kids Concert Series — Shelter Cove Beach, Mr. Ray performing | 7:00 PM | FREE

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📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.

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🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26
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Alos HaShachar: 3:42:32 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:18:25 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29:23 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:14:33 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:29:36 AM
Chatzos: 12:59:42 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:37:14 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:01 PM

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🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Lakewood, NJ
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday, June 26
(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:30 PM — NJ minhag)
Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday, June 27
(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:30 PM)

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it as quickly as possible.
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72686052Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:39:26 +0000Simcha LeftonLakewood Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026 Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786 Parsha: Chukat-Balak...Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)
Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026

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🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:41:11 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16:43 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27:17 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:11:57 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26:51 AM
Chatzos: 12:56:38 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:34:04 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25:59 PM

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🌦️ NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 3:38 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | NWS Mt. Holly NJ (PHI Office)

• Tonight: Showers/storms possible near/north of I-78, especially PA and far northern NJ, around midnight–early Friday. Instability meager — severe risk very low. Some downpours possible.
• Friday: Mostly dry during the day for most of area. Shower and storm chances increase Friday evening/night with approaching shortwave and front.
• Saturday: Showers linger, especially south of I-78, as front slowly shifts south. Clears Saturday night.
• Sunday+: Dry. Then heat builds mid-week — heat index 90s to near 100°F possible Wednesday onward.
• Marine: Sub-SCA conditions. LOW rip current risk at Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches Thursday and Friday.

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🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Lakewood/Ocean County, June 25
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1. Ocean County Children's Festival — Ocean County Library, Toms River | All day | FREE
2. Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day — Ocean County Library Makerspace | 1:00–4:00 PM & 5:30–7:30 PM | FREE
3. Tiki Puppet Drop-In Craft — Ocean County Library, Brick Branch | 6:00–7:00 PM | Ages 2-12 | FREE
4. Summer Picnic Party at Berkeley Island County Park — 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley | 5:00–8:30 PM | FREE
5. Toms River Summer Kids Concert Series — Shelter Cove Beach, Mr. Ray performing | 7:00 PM | FREE

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📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.

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🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26
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Alos HaShachar: 3:42:32 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:18:25 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29:23 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:14:33 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:29:36 AM
Chatzos: 12:59:42 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:37:14 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:01 PM

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🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Lakewood, NJ
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday, June 26
(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:30 PM — NJ minhag)
Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday, June 27
(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:30 PM)

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New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
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Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email 462forecast,jewish times,lakewood,morning briefing,new jersey,nws,ocean county,weather,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baltimore-morning-briefing-thursday-june-25-2026-zmanim-nws-baltimore-and-more--72685904Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)
Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026

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🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56:42 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:31:37 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:19 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:25:22 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:40:03 AM
Chatzos: 1:09:25 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:46:46 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:37:31 PM

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🌦️ NWS BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 3:55 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | Forecasters: ADS/LFR/CJL (LWX Office)

• Today: Isolated showers possible in northern/western MD and eastern WV. 850 mb (25.10 inHg) dewpoints below 10°C limit storm development.
• Friday: Severe weather and damaging downburst wind risk as dewpoints rise above 10°C; hot air mass + mid-level dry air fuels storm downdrafts.
• Saturday: Heaviest rainfall risk as deeper moisture arrives; moist adiabatic/skinny CAPE profiles indicate heavy rain-efficient storms. Cold front crosses Saturday night.
• Next Week: Significant heat event. Upper-level ridge over Ohio Valley Tuesday–Wednesday. Highs possibly near 100°F; heat index could top 100°F.
• Small Craft Advisory on Chesapeake Bay through tonight/Friday morning.

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🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 25
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1. SAIL250 Maryland — Tall ship & Navy vessel tours | Inner Harbor piers & Fells Point | 11 AM–5 PM | FREE
2. Patterson Park Playground Tour — Baltimore Family Alliance | Linwood Playground | 5:30–7:00 PM | FREE
3. "How to Be a Friendly Pirate" — Brooklyn Park Community Library | 11 AM–12 PM | FREE
4. Webb Office Hours — Space Telescope Science Institute | FREE
5. Elijah's Park Playdates — Elijah's Park | FREE

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📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.

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🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26
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Alos HaShachar: 3:57:07 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:32:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:40 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:25:39 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:40:18 AM
Chatzos: 1:09:37 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:46:57 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:37:35 PM

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🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Baltimore, MD
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:19 PM Friday, June 26
(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:37 PM — Baltimore minhag)
Havdalah: 9:27 PM Saturday, June 27
(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:37 PM)

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it as quickly as possible.
Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.
Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

Tags: weather, zmanim, Baltimore, Maryland, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, Chesapeake Bay

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72685904Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:26:43 +0000Simcha LeftonBaltimore Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026 Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786 Parsha: Chukat-Balak...Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)
Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026

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🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56:42 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:31:37 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:19 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:25:22 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:40:03 AM
Chatzos: 1:09:25 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:46:46 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:37:31 PM

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🌦️ NWS BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 3:55 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | Forecasters: ADS/LFR/CJL (LWX Office)

• Today: Isolated showers possible in northern/western MD and eastern WV. 850 mb (25.10 inHg) dewpoints below 10°C limit storm development.
• Friday: Severe weather and damaging downburst wind risk as dewpoints rise above 10°C; hot air mass + mid-level dry air fuels storm downdrafts.
• Saturday: Heaviest rainfall risk as deeper moisture arrives; moist adiabatic/skinny CAPE profiles indicate heavy rain-efficient storms. Cold front crosses Saturday night.
• Next Week: Significant heat event. Upper-level ridge over Ohio Valley Tuesday–Wednesday. Highs possibly near 100°F; heat index could top 100°F.
• Small Craft Advisory on Chesapeake Bay through tonight/Friday morning.

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🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 25
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1. SAIL250 Maryland — Tall ship & Navy vessel tours | Inner Harbor piers & Fells Point | 11 AM–5 PM | FREE
2. Patterson Park Playground Tour — Baltimore Family Alliance | Linwood Playground | 5:30–7:00 PM | FREE
3. "How to Be a Friendly Pirate" — Brooklyn Park Community Library | 11 AM–12 PM | FREE
4. Webb Office Hours — Space Telescope Science Institute | FREE
5. Elijah's Park Playdates — Elijah's Park | FREE

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📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.

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🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26
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Alos HaShachar: 3:57:07 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:32:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:40 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:25:39 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:40:18 AM
Chatzos: 1:09:37 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:46:57 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:37:35 PM

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🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Baltimore, MD
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:19 PM Friday, June 26
(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:37 PM — Baltimore minhag)
Havdalah: 9:27 PM Saturday, June 27
(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:37 PM)

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📻 ABOUT THIS SHOW
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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — BOROUGH PARK (ZIP 11219)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:37:30 AM
Misheyakir: 4:14:16 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:21 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:31 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:27:54 AM
Chatzos: 12:58:40 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36:22 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:59 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS NEW YORK (OKX)
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Issued 2:22 AM EDT, Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: BR.
Complex frontal system impacts region today–Saturday. Multiple rounds of showers; no severe weather or flash flooding anticipated. Highs today and Friday in the low-mid 80s with elevated humidity. Less humid Saturday, mid-upper 70s. Possible summer heat event early next week — confidence low for mid-week conditions (NBM showing 15+ degree spread).

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN
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1. Brooklyn Children's Museum — Community Access Thursdays 2-5 PM, FREE; Field Day World Cup Edition + Lavender Blues hip-hop concert 3 PM
2. Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg — 10-11 AM, FREE (ages 5 and under)
3. Stargazing at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE (walk-up, weather permitting)
4. Sofar Sounds Summer Series at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE
5. Brooklyn Children's Museum open for play 10 AM-5 PM

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town. Combined with the June 8 Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), June 1953 became one of the most catastrophic tornado months in U.S. history. These events drove major early tornado warning system reforms.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:37:57 AM
Misheyakir: 4:14:40 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:42 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:47 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:28:09 AM
Chatzos: 12:58:52 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:31:02 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:13 PM
(18 minutes before Friday shkiah — Borough Park minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, 9:21 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:31:03 PM)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Support the show for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72685761Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:14:17 +0000Simcha LeftonBorough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026 Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions ───────────────────────────────────────── HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ───────────────────────────────────────── 11 Tamuz 5786 Parashat Chukat-Balak...Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — BOROUGH PARK (ZIP 11219)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:37:30 AM
Misheyakir: 4:14:16 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:21 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:31 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:27:54 AM
Chatzos: 12:58:40 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36:22 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:59 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS NEW YORK (OKX)
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Issued 2:22 AM EDT, Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: BR.
Complex frontal system impacts region today–Saturday. Multiple rounds of showers; no severe weather or flash flooding anticipated. Highs today and Friday in the low-mid 80s with elevated humidity. Less humid Saturday, mid-upper 70s. Possible summer heat event early next week — confidence low for mid-week conditions (NBM showing 15+ degree spread).

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN
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1. Brooklyn Children's Museum — Community Access Thursdays 2-5 PM, FREE; Field Day World Cup Edition + Lavender Blues hip-hop concert 3 PM
2. Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg — 10-11 AM, FREE (ages 5 and under)
3. Stargazing at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE (walk-up, weather permitting)
4. Sofar Sounds Summer Series at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE
5. Brooklyn Children's Museum open for play 10 AM-5 PM

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town. Combined with the June 8 Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), June 1953 became one of the most catastrophic tornado months in U.S. history. These events drove major early tornado warning system reforms.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:37:57 AM
Misheyakir: 4:14:40 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:42 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:47 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:28:09 AM
Chatzos: 12:58:52 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:31:02 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:13 PM
(18 minutes before Friday shkiah — Borough Park minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, 9:21 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:31:03 PM)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Support the show for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

Become a supporter of this podcast: 426borough park,brooklyn,forecast,jewish times,morning briefing,new york,nws,weather,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-thursday-june-25-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72685700Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — WEST ROGERS PARK (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22:25 AM
Misheyakir: 4:01:31 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:26 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:04:57 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21:07 AM
Chatzos: 12:53:28 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:31:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:29 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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Mostly quiet Thursday — partly sunny, upper 70s to near 80°F inland, cooler near the lake due to lake breeze. 20% isolated shower chance in Lake County.

FRIDAY: Rain 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south of I-80. Storm threat low.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Showers/storms possible along warm front.
NEXT WEEK: First heat wave of summer — highs in the 90s, dewpoints 70s, heat indices ABOVE 100°F through mid-week.

NWS Chicago AFD issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: KJB.

SPC Severe Hazard Outlook:
• Tornadoes: Level 3 (some EF-2+)
• Damaging Winds: Level 3 (gusts 60-80+ mph)
• Damaging Hail: Level 2 (some 2"+ diameter)
• Flash Flooding: Level 2 (locally significant)

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO
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1. Chicago Children's Museum — FREE today (Every Child Thrives Festival) 10AM-5PM, 700 E Grand Ave
2. Museum of Ice Cream — FREE today, sessions at 11AM/2PM/4PM, 435 N Michigan Ave (call ahead: 312-527-1000)
3. Millennium Park Summer Music Series — FREE, 6:30-9PM, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4. Art Institute of Chicago — FREE for IL residents, 5-8PM, 111 S Michigan Ave
5. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars in Concert — 7:30PM, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (tickets required)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town, the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. Coming just 17 days after the Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), it made June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22:52 AM
Misheyakir: 4:01:56 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:48 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05:14 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:53:40 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:31:44 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:32 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:10 PM
(20 minutes before Friday shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, 9:20 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:30:32 PM — Chicago minhag)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
─────────────────────────────────────────
Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72685700Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:05:42 +0000Simcha LeftonMorning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026 | West Rogers Park, Chicago Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions ───────────────────────────────────────── HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ───────────────────────────────────────── 11 Tamuz 5786 Parashat...Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — WEST ROGERS PARK (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22:25 AM
Misheyakir: 4:01:31 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:26 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:04:57 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21:07 AM
Chatzos: 12:53:28 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:31:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:29 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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Mostly quiet Thursday — partly sunny, upper 70s to near 80°F inland, cooler near the lake due to lake breeze. 20% isolated shower chance in Lake County.

FRIDAY: Rain 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south of I-80. Storm threat low.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Showers/storms possible along warm front.
NEXT WEEK: First heat wave of summer — highs in the 90s, dewpoints 70s, heat indices ABOVE 100°F through mid-week.

NWS Chicago AFD issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: KJB.

SPC Severe Hazard Outlook:
• Tornadoes: Level 3 (some EF-2+)
• Damaging Winds: Level 3 (gusts 60-80+ mph)
• Damaging Hail: Level 2 (some 2"+ diameter)
• Flash Flooding: Level 2 (locally significant)

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO
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1. Chicago Children's Museum — FREE today (Every Child Thrives Festival) 10AM-5PM, 700 E Grand Ave
2. Museum of Ice Cream — FREE today, sessions at 11AM/2PM/4PM, 435 N Michigan Ave (call ahead: 312-527-1000)
3. Millennium Park Summer Music Series — FREE, 6:30-9PM, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4. Art Institute of Chicago — FREE for IL residents, 5-8PM, 111 S Michigan Ave
5. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars in Concert — 7:30PM, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (tickets required)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town, the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. Coming just 17 days after the Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), it made June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22:52 AM
Misheyakir: 4:01:56 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:48 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05:14 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:53:40 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:31:44 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:32 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:10 PM
(20 minutes before Friday shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, 9:20 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:30:32 PM — Chicago minhag)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes...]]>383chicago,forecast,jewish times,morning briefing,nws,weather,west rogers park,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midwest-meltdown-severe-weather-update-june-25-2026-heat-wave-storm-threat--72685631Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

The heat is building and so is the severe weather threat. This episode covers the full NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion from 2:50 AM CDT, June 25, 2026 — breaking down the multi-day pattern of storms, heat, and dangerous conditions heading into next week.

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SPC INDIVIDUAL SEVERE HAZARD OUTLOOK
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• Tornadoes: Level 3 — Some may be strong (EF-2+)
• Damaging Winds: Level 3 — Gusts 60–80+ mph
• Damaging Hail: Level 2 — Some ≥2" diameter
• Flash Flooding: Level 2 — May be locally significant

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KEY WEATHER MESSAGES (NWS Chicago)
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• Early morning fog dissipating quickly after sunrise
• Isolated shower chance (20%) Lake County IL this afternoon
• Rain and possible thunderstorms Friday — 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south
• Showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday
• FIRST HEAT WAVE of the summer expected early next week
- Highs in the 90s
- Dewpoints in the 70s
- Heat indices solidly above 100°F

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EPISODE COVERS
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• Full NWS LOT Area Forecast Discussion (issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026)
• Technical terms explained: surface cold front, EML (Elevated Mixed Layer),
model spread, convective enhancement, short wave, upper-level ridge,
"ring of fire" convection, lake breeze
• SPC Individual Severe Hazard Outlook breakdown
• Safety guidance for heat wave and severe storm threats

─────────────────────────────────────────
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
─────────────────────────────────────────
Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72685631Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:56:18 +0000Simcha LeftonMidwest Meltdown: Severe Weather Update — Thursday, June 25, 2026 Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions The heat is building and so is the severe weather threat. This episode covers the full NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion from 2:50...Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

The heat is building and so is the severe weather threat. This episode covers the full NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion from 2:50 AM CDT, June 25, 2026 — breaking down the multi-day pattern of storms, heat, and dangerous conditions heading into next week.

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SPC INDIVIDUAL SEVERE HAZARD OUTLOOK
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• Tornadoes: Level 3 — Some may be strong (EF-2+)
• Damaging Winds: Level 3 — Gusts 60–80+ mph
• Damaging Hail: Level 2 — Some ≥2" diameter
• Flash Flooding: Level 2 — May be locally significant

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KEY WEATHER MESSAGES (NWS Chicago)
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• Early morning fog dissipating quickly after sunrise
• Isolated shower chance (20%) Lake County IL this afternoon
• Rain and possible thunderstorms Friday — 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south
• Showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday
• FIRST HEAT WAVE of the summer expected early next week
- Highs in the 90s
- Dewpoints in the 70s
- Heat indices solidly above 100°F

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EPISODE COVERS
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• Full NWS LOT Area Forecast Discussion (issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026)
• Technical terms explained: surface cold front, EML (Elevated Mixed Layer),
model spread, convective enhancement, short wave, upper-level ridge,
"ring of fire" convection, lake breeze
• SPC Individual Severe Hazard Outlook breakdown
• Safety guidance for heat wave and severe storm threats

─────────────────────────────────────────
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
─────────────────────────────────────────
Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com
Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>409chicago,forecast,heat wave,midwest,nws,severe weather,spc,thunderstorms,tornado,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerusalem-morning-briefing-thursday-june-25-2026-zmanim-ims-israel-and-more--72685550Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Balak (Israel cycle) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — JERUSALEM
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Alos HaShachar: 4:07:30 AM
Misheyakir: 4:35:29 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:08 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:27 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:33 AM
Chatzos: 12:41:46 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:17:19 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48:24 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — JERUSALEM
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Classic Mediterranean summer day. Sunny and warm with a high of 28–30°C (82–86°F). Extreme UV index (11–12) — protect accordingly. Westerly sea breeze arriving mid-morning, moderating the heat. Humidity around 30%. Pressure at 1016 hPa (30.00 inHg). No rain in the forecast for the next 10+ days.

5-Day Outlook: Friday–Sunday highs 29–32°C, sunny and clear. Possible Sharav (hot, dry easterly wind) Monday–Tuesday pushing temps to 35°C+. Stay hydrated.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM
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1. Free morning yoga — Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
2. Israel Museum — world-class art and archaeology
3. Bloomfield Science Museum — interactive exhibits for all ages
4. Tower of David — panoramic views of the Old City
5. Old City stroll — Jewish Quarter, Kotel, and shuk

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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On June 25, 1953, a devastating tornado outbreak struck the Great Plains. The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town — the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. The outbreak came less than two weeks after the Flint-Beecher tornado of June 8, making June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 4:07:50 AM
Misheyakir: 4:35:49 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:26 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:42 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:48 AM
Chatzos: 12:41:58 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:17:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 7:08 PM
(40 minutes before Friday shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)
Havdalah (Shabbos ends): Saturday, 8:30 PM
(tzeit 42 min — 42 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 7:48:35 PM)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Balak (Israel cycle) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — JERUSALEM
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Alos HaShachar: 4:07:30 AM
Misheyakir: 4:35:29 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:08 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:27 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:33 AM
Chatzos: 12:41:46 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:17:19 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48:24 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — JERUSALEM
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Classic Mediterranean summer day. Sunny and warm with a high of 28–30°C (82–86°F). Extreme UV index (11–12) — protect accordingly. Westerly sea breeze arriving mid-morning, moderating the heat. Humidity around 30%. Pressure at 1016 hPa (30.00 inHg). No rain in the forecast for the next 10+ days.

5-Day Outlook: Friday–Sunday highs 29–32°C, sunny and clear. Possible Sharav (hot, dry easterly wind) Monday–Tuesday pushing temps to 35°C+. Stay hydrated.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM
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1. Free morning yoga — Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
2. Israel Museum — world-class art and archaeology
3. Bloomfield Science Museum — interactive exhibits for all ages
4. Tower of David — panoramic views of the Old City
5. Old City stroll — Jewish Quarter, Kotel, and shuk

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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On June 25, 1953, a devastating tornado outbreak struck the Great Plains. The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town — the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. The outbreak came less than two weeks after the Flint-Beecher tornado of June 8, making June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 4:07:50 AM
Misheyakir: 4:35:49 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:26 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:42 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:48 AM
Chatzos: 12:41:58 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:17:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 7:08 PM
(40 minutes before Friday shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)
Havdalah (Shabbos ends): Saturday, 8:30 PM
(tzeit 42 min — 42 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 7:48:35 PM)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
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Slightly more humid than classic St Louis Missouri. 

• 00:03 - 01:04: Introduction to the heat wave and high dew points for next week, focusing on the Midwest and the consistent heat dome.
• 01:04 - 02:07: Explanation of heat dome decameter readings and how dew points are the "hidden heat" despite seemingly moderate temperatures.
• 02:07 - 03:08: Forecasting extreme heat indices (105-110°F) for next week, highlighting the unusual widespread 80-81°F dew points.
• 03:08 - 04:14: Discussion of how wind affects perceived temperature in low vs. mid 90s, and the continued high humidity in the Midwest.
• 04:14 - 05:22: Mention of Illinois tornado record and detailed forecast of an 81°F dew point around July 1st in western Illinois/eastern Missouri.
• 05:22 - 06:47: Specific cities and their forecast temperatures and dew points around July 1st-2nd, with emphasis on central Illinois, Indiana, and the Iowa-Missouri corridor.
• 06:47 - 07:51: List of cities most likely to hit 80°F dew points, and the periphery status of Chicago and St. Louis.
• 07:51 - 08:52: Detailed tracking of the 589 decameter line and Chicago's position on the edge of the heat dome, intensifying to 594 decameters by July 2-3.
• 08:52 - 09:55: Chicago falling out of the heat dome by Thursday night as the dome shifts southwest and a trough of low pressure approaches.
• 09:55 - 10:43: The pattern breakdown for Chicago, with the dome shifting west and a cold front approaching by July 3rd-4th.
• 10:43 - 11:46: Introduction of the "Ring of Fire" phenomenon: severe storms forming on the northern and western edges of the heat dome's 588 decameter boundary.
• 11:46 - 12:49: Regions expected to experience repeated severe storms (Northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana) while Chicago may sit on the ring.
• 12:49 - 13:17: Final summary of the Ring of Fire, explaining how the dome suppresses storms internally but pushes moisture to explode into storms on its periphery, affecting Chicago by July 2-4.

20 Hashtags: #MidwestHeatwave #DewPointDanger #HeatDome2020 #ExtremeHumidity #RingOfFireStorms #WeatherEnthusiast #EuropeanModel #IllinoisWeather #IndianaHeat #MissouriClimate #IowaForecast #SevereWeatherRisk #SummerHeat #HeatIndexAlert #DecametersExplained #MidwestWeather #ClimateWatch #JulyForecast #WeatherNerds #StayCoolStaySafe

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Slightly more humid than classic St Louis Missouri. 

• 00:03 - 01:04: Introduction to the heat wave and high dew points for next week, focusing on the Midwest and the consistent heat dome.
• 01:04 - 02:07: Explanation of heat dome decameter readings and how dew points are the "hidden heat" despite seemingly moderate temperatures.
• 02:07 - 03:08: Forecasting extreme heat indices (105-110°F) for next week, highlighting the unusual widespread 80-81°F dew points.
• 03:08 - 04:14: Discussion of how wind affects perceived temperature in low vs. mid 90s, and the continued high humidity in the Midwest.
• 04:14 - 05:22: Mention of Illinois tornado record and detailed forecast of an 81°F dew point around July 1st in western Illinois/eastern Missouri.
• 05:22 - 06:47: Specific cities and their forecast temperatures and dew points around July 1st-2nd, with emphasis on central Illinois, Indiana, and the Iowa-Missouri corridor.
• 06:47 - 07:51: List of cities most likely to hit 80°F dew points, and the periphery status of Chicago and St. Louis.
• 07:51 - 08:52: Detailed tracking of the 589 decameter line and Chicago's position on the edge of the heat dome, intensifying to 594 decameters by July 2-3.
• 08:52 - 09:55: Chicago falling out of the heat dome by Thursday night as the dome shifts southwest and a trough of low pressure approaches.
• 09:55 - 10:43: The pattern breakdown for Chicago, with the dome shifting west and a cold front approaching by July 3rd-4th.
• 10:43 - 11:46: Introduction of the "Ring of Fire" phenomenon: severe storms forming on the northern and western edges of the heat dome's 588 decameter boundary.
• 11:46 - 12:49: Regions expected to experience repeated severe storms (Northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana) while Chicago may sit on the ring.
• 12:49 - 13:17: Final summary of the Ring of Fire, explaining how the dome suppresses storms internally but pushes moisture to explode into storms on its periphery, affecting Chicago by July 2-4.

20 Hashtags: #MidwestHeatwave #DewPointDanger #HeatDome2020 #ExtremeHumidity #RingOfFireStorms #WeatherEnthusiast #EuropeanModel #IllinoisWeather #IndianaHeat #MissouriClimate #IowaForecast #SevereWeatherRisk #SummerHeat #HeatIndexAlert #DecametersExplained #MidwestWeather #ClimateWatch #JulyForecast #WeatherNerds #StayCoolStaySafe

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Today's global temperature extremes and a deep dive into what is making this one of the most remarkable heat events on record — across multiple continents simultaneously.

WORLD HIGH (as of 15:00 UTC June 14): Sibi, Pakistan — 47°C / 116.6°F
ALSO: Adrar (Algeria) & Qarn Alam (Oman) — 46.9°C / 116.4°F
Kuwait International Airport — 46.5°C / 115.7°F

US HOTTEST: Death Valley, California — ~119°F
Full NWS Las Vegas Forecast Discussion (forecaster Soulat, 2:35 AM PDT June 14):
8-12°F above normal through Wednesday. Major to Extreme heat risk (Levels 3-4 of 4) Tuesday-Wednesday. Overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 80s in desert valleys. Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds also possible in higher terrain.

ARCTIC ALERT: NWS Fairbanks issued its FIRST-EVER Heat Advisory (June 12-15) for temperatures up to 86°F in the Fairbanks metro area — nearly 20°F above normal. Flood watch for Arctic river basins due to rapid snowmelt. Greenland station at 70°N tied its all-time June temperature record at 18.7°C / 65.7°F.

HISTORIC PAKISTAN/IRAN/ARABIAN PENINSULA SIEGE: Nawabshah, Pakistan tied its June record at 51°C / 123.8°F. Five stations in the region hit 50°C+ in a single day. Record overnight lows breaking across coastal South Asia.

Sources: NWS Las Vegas AFD, WPC National High/Low, El Dorado Weather (Ogimet data), Arctic News Blog, Extreme Temps, Gizmodo/Alaska Climate Research Center.

Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
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Today's global temperature extremes and a deep dive into what is making this one of the most remarkable heat events on record — across multiple continents simultaneously.

WORLD HIGH (as of 15:00 UTC June 14): Sibi, Pakistan — 47°C / 116.6°F
ALSO: Adrar (Algeria) & Qarn Alam (Oman) — 46.9°C / 116.4°F
Kuwait International Airport — 46.5°C / 115.7°F

US HOTTEST: Death Valley, California — ~119°F
Full NWS Las Vegas Forecast Discussion (forecaster Soulat, 2:35 AM PDT June 14):
8-12°F above normal through Wednesday. Major to Extreme heat risk (Levels 3-4 of 4) Tuesday-Wednesday. Overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 80s in desert valleys. Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds also possible in higher terrain.

ARCTIC ALERT: NWS Fairbanks issued its FIRST-EVER Heat Advisory (June 12-15) for temperatures up to 86°F in the Fairbanks metro area — nearly 20°F above normal. Flood watch for Arctic river basins due to rapid snowmelt. Greenland station at 70°N tied its all-time June temperature record at 18.7°C / 65.7°F.

HISTORIC PAKISTAN/IRAN/ARABIAN PENINSULA SIEGE: Nawabshah, Pakistan tied its June record at 51°C / 123.8°F. Five stations in the region hit 50°C+ in a single day. Record overnight lows breaking across coastal South Asia.

Sources: NWS Las Vegas AFD, WPC National High/Low, El Dorado Weather (Ogimet data), Arctic News Blog, Extreme Temps, Gizmodo/Alaska Climate Research Center.

Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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29 Sivan 5786 — Erev Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
Parashat Korach
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15 (30 Sivan) and June 16 (1 Tamuz) — two-day Rosh Chodesh

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ZMANIM — JUNE 14, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 6:38 AM CDT Sunday June 14, 2026 — Forecasters CMS/Izzi, NWS Chicago/Romeoville

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through mid-morning as cold front sweeps through. Ending west to east by late morning. Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph through sunset. Highs mainly in the low to mid 70s. Afternoon: Partly cloudy, quieter. Beach Hazard Statement in effect for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches (Lake and Porter County, IN) through this evening — dangerous swimming conditions.

Tuesday: SPC Level 1 severe threat, mainly afternoon, eastern forecast area.
Wednesday: Potential significant severe weather event. PWAT 1.5-2 inches. Torrential rain and flooding also possible. Wednesday night/Thursday: possible repeat dangerous swimming conditions at Indiana beaches if gradient strengthens.

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 14
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June 14, 1903 — The Heppner Disaster, Heppner, Oregon. A cloudburst in the hills sent a flash flood roaring down Willow Creek. A 20-foot wall of water swept away a third of the town in minutes, killing 236 residents. One of the deadliest flash floods in American history.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — SUNDAY JUNE 14
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1. jBaby Chicago Bagels in the Park — 10 AM–12 PM, parks across Chicagoland, Free (JUF)
2. Andersonville Midsommarfest (final day) — Andersonville neighborhood, Free
3. Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby — 9 AM, Eldridge Park, Elmhurst, Free
4. Wells Street Art Festival (final day) — Old Town Chicago, Free
5. Pro Rodeo & Stampede — Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — MONDAY JUNE 15 (ROSH CHODESH TAMUZ)
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30 Sivan 5786 — First Day Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:35 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:03:00 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:08 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:28:14 PM

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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29 Sivan 5786 — Erev Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
Parashat Korach
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15 (30 Sivan) and June 16 (1 Tamuz) — two-day Rosh Chodesh

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ZMANIM — JUNE 14, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 6:38 AM CDT Sunday June 14, 2026 — Forecasters CMS/Izzi, NWS Chicago/Romeoville

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through mid-morning as cold front sweeps through. Ending west to east by late morning. Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph through sunset. Highs mainly in the low to mid 70s. Afternoon: Partly cloudy, quieter. Beach Hazard Statement in effect for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches (Lake and Porter County, IN) through this evening — dangerous swimming conditions.

Tuesday: SPC Level 1 severe threat, mainly afternoon, eastern forecast area.
Wednesday: Potential significant severe weather event. PWAT 1.5-2 inches. Torrential rain and flooding also possible. Wednesday night/Thursday: possible repeat dangerous swimming conditions at Indiana beaches if gradient strengthens.

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 14
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June 14, 1903 — The Heppner Disaster, Heppner, Oregon. A cloudburst in the hills sent a flash flood roaring down Willow Creek. A 20-foot wall of water swept away a third of the town in minutes, killing 236 residents. One of the deadliest flash floods in American history.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — SUNDAY JUNE 14
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1. jBaby Chicago Bagels in the Park — 10 AM–12 PM, parks across Chicagoland, Free (JUF)
2. Andersonville Midsommarfest (final day) — Andersonville neighborhood, Free
3. Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby — 9 AM, Eldridge Park, Elmhurst, Free
4. Wells Street Art Festival (final day) — Old Town Chicago, Free
5. Pro Rodeo & Stampede — Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — MONDAY JUNE 15 (ROSH CHODESH TAMUZ)
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30 Sivan 5786 — First Day Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:35 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:03:00 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:08 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:28:14 PM

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Motzei Shabbos Edition

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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28 Sivan 5786
Parashat Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim

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ZMANIM — JUNE 13, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:36 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:48 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18:52 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:24 PM
Havdalah (50 min): 9:17 PM

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY
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Issued: 8:37 PM CDT Saturday June 13, 2026 — Forecaster Ratzer (update); 3:24 PM by KJB (discussion)

A cold front is sweeping through the Chicago area tonight, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms through midnight. Convection struggled this afternoon due to lack of low-level convergence and a cold pool from an upstream MCS. A DVN 00Z radiosonde showed 3,200 J/kg MUCAPE and 30 kts effective shear — supporting organized storms capable of wind/hail. Any severe threat ends from west to east with the front: Rockford first, Chicago near/after midnight. Post-frontal showers linger through daybreak Sunday.

Sunday: Much cooler, breezy NW winds gusting 25-30 mph, highs in the low to mid 70s. Beach Hazard Statement for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches Sunday (3-5 ft waves). Monday: Tranquil. Tuesday-Wednesday: Active pattern returns; Wednesday is a day to watch for another significant severe weather event.

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GLOBAL TEMPERATURE ROUNDUP
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US High (Fri June 12): Death Valley, CA — 119°F (48.3°C) [WPC]
US Low (Sat June 13): 25°F at Mackay ID, Foxpark WY, Stanley ID, Redfeather Lakes CO [WPC]
World Airport High (June 13): Las Vegas McCarran — 108°F
Jerusalem: 33°C / 91°F (sunny)
Tel Aviv: 26°C / 79°F
Tehran, Iran: ~98°F / 37°C (low humidity 24%)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 13
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On June 13, 1907, Tamarack, California recorded a temperature of just 2°F — the coldest June day in recorded US history. The high that day only reached 30°F, and the area was buried under 130 inches of snowpack after receiving 42 inches of snow between June 10-13.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — WEEKEND JUNE 13-14
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1. 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival — Old Town Chicago, Sun June 14, free
2. Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) — Guthrie Park, Riverside, free, June 13-14
3. Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market — Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, June 13-14
4. Shimmering Summer with Laura Doherty & Little Miss Ann — 11 AM & 12:30 PM, June 13-14

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026
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29 Sivan 5786
Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
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Motzei Shabbos Edition

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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28 Sivan 5786
Parashat Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim

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ZMANIM — JUNE 13, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:36 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:48 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18:52 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:24 PM
Havdalah (50 min): 9:17 PM

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY
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Issued: 8:37 PM CDT Saturday June 13, 2026 — Forecaster Ratzer (update); 3:24 PM by KJB (discussion)

A cold front is sweeping through the Chicago area tonight, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms through midnight. Convection struggled this afternoon due to lack of low-level convergence and a cold pool from an upstream MCS. A DVN 00Z radiosonde showed 3,200 J/kg MUCAPE and 30 kts effective shear — supporting organized storms capable of wind/hail. Any severe threat ends from west to east with the front: Rockford first, Chicago near/after midnight. Post-frontal showers linger through daybreak Sunday.

Sunday: Much cooler, breezy NW winds gusting 25-30 mph, highs in the low to mid 70s. Beach Hazard Statement for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches Sunday (3-5 ft waves). Monday: Tranquil. Tuesday-Wednesday: Active pattern returns; Wednesday is a day to watch for another significant severe weather event.

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GLOBAL TEMPERATURE ROUNDUP
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US High (Fri June 12): Death Valley, CA — 119°F (48.3°C) [WPC]
US Low (Sat June 13): 25°F at Mackay ID, Foxpark WY, Stanley ID, Redfeather Lakes CO [WPC]
World Airport High (June 13): Las Vegas McCarran — 108°F
Jerusalem: 33°C / 91°F (sunny)
Tel Aviv: 26°C / 79°F
Tehran, Iran: ~98°F / 37°C (low humidity 24%)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 13
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On June 13, 1907, Tamarack, California recorded a temperature of just 2°F — the coldest June day in recorded US history. The high that day only reached 30°F, and the area was buried under 130 inches of snowpack after receiving 42 inches of snow between June 10-13.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — WEEKEND JUNE 13-14
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1. 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival — Old Town Chicago, Sun June 14, free
2. Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) — Guthrie Park, Riverside, free, June 13-14
3. Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market — Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, June 13-14
4. Shimmering Summer with Laura Doherty & Little Miss Ann — 11 AM & 12:30 PM, June 13-14

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026
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29 Sivan 5786
Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM

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FOOTER
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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on...]]>397chicago,forecast,global temperatures,jewish times,morning briefing,nws,weather,west rogers park,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-11-26-severe-weather-outbreak-alert-double-digit-tornado-threat--72483598

00:00 - 00:17: Introduction to Weather with Enthusiasm and today's severe weather outlook.

00:17 - 01:24: Overview of two storm rounds expected today (11 AM-3 PM & 4 PM-8 PM) and the "powerhouse" storm system.

01:24 - 02:27: Discussion on extraordinary dew points (upper 70s-low 80s) fueling the system.

02:27 - 03:30: Explanation of contrasting air masses, hot temperatures, and the triple point for tornado development.

03:30 - 04:34: Forecasted tornado threat areas, particularly Wisconsin/Illinois state line and north of Chicago.

04:34 - 05:37: Detailed explanation of "storm relative helicity" (high values indicate high tornado potential).

05:37 - 06:40: Discussion on "effective shear," "upper level flow," and the "significant tornado parameter" (double-digit value indicating extreme risk).

06:40 - 07:45: Recap of impressive storm characteristics and potential for a squall line later, including Chicago's tornado risk.

07:45 - 08:46: Storm Prediction Center's assessment (Level 3, EF2/EF3+ tornado potential).

08:46 - 09:48: Tornado safety tips: NOAA radios, Storm Shield app, Red Cross app, sturdy buildings, interior rooms, avoiding windows, mobile home safety.

09:48 - 10:58: Further safety advice: avoid highway overpasses, find low ground, have multiple warning sources, and storm speed.

10:58 - 11:42: Final wishes for safety, mention of heat and humidity, and the squall line.

11:42 - 12:45: Outro, podcast details, and call to subscribe.

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00:00 - 00:17: Introduction to Weather with Enthusiasm and today's severe weather outlook.

00:17 - 01:24: Overview of two storm rounds expected today (11 AM-3 PM & 4 PM-8 PM) and the "powerhouse" storm system.

01:24 - 02:27: Discussion on extraordinary dew points (upper 70s-low 80s) fueling the system.

02:27 - 03:30: Explanation of contrasting air masses, hot temperatures, and the triple point for tornado development.

03:30 - 04:34: Forecasted tornado threat areas, particularly Wisconsin/Illinois state line and north of Chicago.

04:34 - 05:37: Detailed explanation of "storm relative helicity" (high values indicate high tornado potential).

05:37 - 06:40: Discussion on "effective shear," "upper level flow," and the "significant tornado parameter" (double-digit value indicating extreme risk).

06:40 - 07:45: Recap of impressive storm characteristics and potential for a squall line later, including Chicago's tornado risk.

07:45 - 08:46: Storm Prediction Center's assessment (Level 3, EF2/EF3+ tornado potential).

08:46 - 09:48: Tornado safety tips: NOAA radios, Storm Shield app, Red Cross app, sturdy buildings, interior rooms, avoiding windows, mobile home safety.

09:48 - 10:58: Further safety advice: avoid highway overpasses, find low ground, have multiple warning sources, and storm speed.

10:58 - 11:42: Final wishes for safety, mention of heat and humidity, and the squall line.

11:42 - 12:45: Outro, podcast details, and call to subscribe.

Hashtags: #SevereWeather #TornadoOutbreak #WeatherAlert #MidwestWeather #StormSafety #TornadoWarning #ExtremeWeather #WeatherForecast #JuneStorms #WeatherEnthusiast #ChicagoWeather #IowaWeather #WisconsinWeather #WeatherUpdates #StormPredictionCenter #DewPoints #BarometricPressure #Supercells #WeatherPreparedness #StaySafe

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EPISODE SUMMARY
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On the morning of November 11, 1940 — Armistice Day — thousands of duck hunters across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois headed to the Mississippi River. The temperature was in the mid-50s. The sky was blue. The birds were flying. By nightfall, 154 people were dead.

A rapidly deepening low-pressure system — one of the most intense ever recorded in the Midwest — exploded out of the Texas Panhandle and roared northeast. Temperatures plunged 30°F in hours. Winds reached 80 mph. The Mississippi ran 5-foot waves. Duck hunters stranded on river islands froze to death overnight. Three freighters sank on Lake Michigan. It remains one of the deadliest winter storms in American history.

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KEY FACTS
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Date: November 11–12, 1940
Region: Texas Panhandle northeast through Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan
Total deaths: 154 (some estimates up to 210)
- ~85 duck hunters (Mississippi River valley)
- 66 sailors (Lake Michigan — SS Anna C. Minch, SS William B. Davock, SS Novadoc)
- Remaining: motorists, train passengers, farmers

Meteorological details:
- Bombogenesis: pressure deepened explosively from Texas Panhandle on Nov 10
- Record low pressures: Charles City IA 28.92 inHg · La Crosse WI 28.72 inHg · Duluth MN 28.66 inHg
- Wind gusts to 80 mph
- Temperature swing: mid-50s °F → single digits overnight (30°F+ drop)
- Snow totals: up to 26.6 inches in Collegeville, MN
- Snowdrifts: up to 20 feet

Other damage:
- ~1.5 million turkeys killed (Minnesota and Iowa)
- Tens of thousands of cattle lost
- Thanksgiving turkey shortage — birds sold for 25 cents each

Eyewitness (Dale Engler, hunting Mississippi River, MN):
"At two o'clock the rain turned into wind-driven sleet and snow, and within the next two hours I saw more waterfowl than I've seen in my life."

===========================================
LEGACY
===========================================
The disaster exposed the failure of centralized Midwest forecasting (one Chicago office for the entire region). In the aftermath:
- Regional Weather Bureau offices were established, including La Crosse, WI for the Upper Mississippi valley
- Winter storm warning procedures were formalized
- The modern network of local NWS forecast offices traces its origins in part to this storm

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SOURCES
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- NOAA/NWS La Crosse: https://www.weather.gov/arx/nov111940
- NOAA/NWS Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/1940Nov11_armisticeday
- Ducks Unlimited: https://www.ducks.org/hunting/duck-hunting-stories/the-great-armistice-day-storm-of-1940
- MeatEater: https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/bar-room-banter-armistice-day-the-day-85-duck-hunters-died
- EBSCO Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/armistice-day-blizzard

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New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.
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===========================================
EPISODE SUMMARY
===========================================
On the morning of November 11, 1940 — Armistice Day — thousands of duck hunters across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois headed to the Mississippi River. The temperature was in the mid-50s. The sky was blue. The birds were flying. By nightfall, 154 people were dead.

A rapidly deepening low-pressure system — one of the most intense ever recorded in the Midwest — exploded out of the Texas Panhandle and roared northeast. Temperatures plunged 30°F in hours. Winds reached 80 mph. The Mississippi ran 5-foot waves. Duck hunters stranded on river islands froze to death overnight. Three freighters sank on Lake Michigan. It remains one of the deadliest winter storms in American history.

===========================================
KEY FACTS
===========================================
Date: November 11–12, 1940
Region: Texas Panhandle northeast through Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan
Total deaths: 154 (some estimates up to 210)
- ~85 duck hunters (Mississippi River valley)
- 66 sailors (Lake Michigan — SS Anna C. Minch, SS William B. Davock, SS Novadoc)
- Remaining: motorists, train passengers, farmers

Meteorological details:
- Bombogenesis: pressure deepened explosively from Texas Panhandle on Nov 10
- Record low pressures: Charles City IA 28.92 inHg · La Crosse WI 28.72 inHg · Duluth MN 28.66 inHg
- Wind gusts to 80 mph
- Temperature swing: mid-50s °F → single digits overnight (30°F+ drop)
- Snow totals: up to 26.6 inches in Collegeville, MN
- Snowdrifts: up to 20 feet

Other damage:
- ~1.5 million turkeys killed (Minnesota and Iowa)
- Tens of thousands of cattle lost
- Thanksgiving turkey shortage — birds sold for 25 cents each

Eyewitness (Dale Engler, hunting Mississippi River, MN):
"At two o'clock the rain turned into wind-driven sleet and snow, and within the next two hours I saw more waterfowl than I've seen in my life."

===========================================
LEGACY
===========================================
The disaster exposed the failure of centralized Midwest forecasting (one Chicago office for the entire region). In the aftermath:
- Regional Weather Bureau offices were established, including La Crosse, WI for the Upper Mississippi valley
- Winter storm warning procedures were formalized
- The modern network of local NWS forecast offices traces its origins in part to this storm

===========================================
SOURCES
===========================================
- NOAA/NWS La Crosse: https://www.weather.gov/arx/nov111940
- NOAA/NWS Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/1940Nov11_armisticeday
- Ducks Unlimited: https://www.ducks.org/hunting/duck-hunting-stories/the-great-armistice-day-storm-of-1940
- MeatEater: https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/bar-room-banter-armistice-day-the-day-85-duck-hunters-died
- EBSCO Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/armistice-day-blizzard
1471940,blizzard,duck hunters,extreme weather,history,minnesota,podcast,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-england-hurricane-of-1938-the-long-island-express-weather-with-enthusiasm--72479759Weather With Enthusiasm | Episode 7

On September 21, 1938, a Category 3 hurricane moving at nearly 50 miles per hour slammed into Long Island and tore through New England — leaving at least 682 people dead and destroying tens of thousands of homes. No hurricane warning was ever issued. The United States Weather Bureau had downgraded the storm to a tropical storm just hours before it made landfall.

This episode tells the full story: how the storm formed, why forecasters failed to see it coming, the catastrophic storm surges that submerged downtown Providence, and the young junior forecaster named Charles Pierce who predicted the disaster — and was overruled.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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KEY FACTS
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DATE OF LANDFALL: September 21, 1938
FIRST LANDFALL: Near Bellport, Long Island, NY — approximately 2:10–2:40 PM EST
SECOND LANDFALL: Between Bridgeport and New Haven, CT — approximately 4:00 PM EST
STORM CATEGORY: Category 3 at landfall
CENTRAL PRESSURE: 27.94 in (946.2 mb) at Bellport, NY
FORWARD SPEED: ~47–50 mph (more than twice normal hurricane forward speed)
ORIGIN: Tropical disturbance near Cape Verde Islands, early September 1938

DEATH TOLL: 682–800 (direct fatalities)
- Rhode Island/Connecticut/Long Island combined: ~600
- Massachusetts: 99
- New Hampshire: 13
- Vermont: 5
- Long Island: ~60
- Westhampton Beach, NY: 29

INJURIES: At least 1,700
HOMELESS: Approximately 63,000

WIND SPEEDS:
- Blue Hill Observatory (Milton, MA): sustained 121 mph; peak gust 186 mph
- Providence, RI: sustained 100 mph; gust to 125 mph
- Block Island, RI: sustained 91 mph; gust to 121 mph
- Long Island landfall sustained: 120 mph

STORM SURGE:
- Connecticut coast: 14–18 feet above normal
- New London, CT to Cape Cod (including all of Rhode Island): 18–25 feet
- Narragansett Bay / Providence: 15.8 feet above normal spring tides; over 13 feet of water in downtown Providence streets
- Sandy Point, Prudence Island: 17 feet 5 inches

DAMAGE:
- Homes/buildings destroyed: ~8,900
- Homes/buildings damaged: >15,000
- Trees destroyed: approximately 2 billion
- Boats destroyed: ~3,300
- Cost: $620 million (1938 dollars); estimated ~$41 billion in 2010 dollars

METEOROLOGICAL NOTES:
- Storm tracked up the Gulf Stream, maintaining intensity due to extreme forward speed
- Struck at autumnal equinox — astronomically high tides amplified the storm surge
- Junior forecaster Charles Pierce correctly predicted New England landfall and was overruled
- Weather Bureau had downgraded storm to "tropical storm" at 10 AM on the day of landfall
- No hurricane warning was ever issued for Long Island or New England
- Radio broadcaster E.B. Rideout (WEEI) independently warned listeners a hurricane was coming

SPECIFIC TRAGEDIES:
- Seven children killed when their school bus was blown into Mackerel Cove, Jamestown, RI
- Whale Rock Lighthouse swept off its base; keeper Walter Eberle killed
- Napatree Point (Westerly, RI) completely obliterated by surge
- Actress Katharine Hepburn barely escaped her Old Saybrook, CT beach home; 95% of belongings lost
- Brown University's original 1764 charter washed clean in a flooded Providence bank vault

LEGACY:
- The Weather Bureau's forecast failure catalyzed major reforms in hurricane tracking and communication
- Aircraft reconnaissance of Atlantic storms was developed in subsequent years
- Providence's Fox Point Hurricane Barrier completed 1966, prompted by 1938 flooding (and Hurricane Carol 1954)
- Remains the deadliest and most powerful hurricane ever to strike New York State and New England

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SOURCES
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- NOAA / National Weather Service Boston: https://www.weather.gov/box/1938hurricane
- NOAA / National Weather Service New York: https://www.weather.gov/okx/1938hurricanehome
- Wikipedia — 1938 New England hurricane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_New_England_hurricane
- PBS American Experience — The Hurricane of 1938: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/hurricane-path/
- NY Sea Grant / Dr. Louis Uccellini interview: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/12902/nysg-coastal-processes-hazards-news-a-forecasting-fulcrum-insights-from-dr-louis-w-uccellini-on-the-1938-hurricane-nov-18
- Lourdes B. Avilés, Taken by Storm 1938 (AMS Books, 2013)

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#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Hurricane1938 #NewEnglandHurricane #LongIslandExpress #WeatherHistory #ExtremeWeather #Hurricane #NewEngland #1938 #WeatherPodcast #KolSimchaProductions #HistoricalWeather #Providence #StormSurge

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On September 21, 1938, a Category 3 hurricane moving at nearly 50 miles per hour slammed into Long Island and tore through New England — leaving at least 682 people dead and destroying tens of thousands of homes. No hurricane warning was ever issued. The United States Weather Bureau had downgraded the storm to a tropical storm just hours before it made landfall.

This episode tells the full story: how the storm formed, why forecasters failed to see it coming, the catastrophic storm surges that submerged downtown Providence, and the young junior forecaster named Charles Pierce who predicted the disaster — and was overruled.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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KEY FACTS
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DATE OF LANDFALL: September 21, 1938
FIRST LANDFALL: Near Bellport, Long Island, NY — approximately 2:10–2:40 PM EST
SECOND LANDFALL: Between Bridgeport and New Haven, CT — approximately 4:00 PM EST
STORM CATEGORY: Category 3 at landfall
CENTRAL PRESSURE: 27.94 in (946.2 mb) at Bellport, NY
FORWARD SPEED: ~47–50 mph (more than twice normal hurricane forward speed)
ORIGIN: Tropical disturbance near Cape Verde Islands, early September 1938

DEATH TOLL: 682–800 (direct fatalities)
- Rhode Island/Connecticut/Long Island combined: ~600
- Massachusetts: 99
- New Hampshire: 13
- Vermont: 5
- Long Island: ~60
- Westhampton Beach, NY: 29

INJURIES: At least 1,700
HOMELESS: Approximately 63,000

WIND SPEEDS:
- Blue Hill Observatory (Milton, MA): sustained 121 mph; peak gust 186 mph
- Providence, RI: sustained 100 mph; gust to 125 mph
- Block Island, RI: sustained 91 mph; gust to 121 mph
- Long Island landfall sustained: 120 mph

STORM SURGE:
- Connecticut coast: 14–18 feet above normal
- New London, CT to Cape Cod (including all of Rhode Island): 18–25 feet
- Narragansett Bay / Providence: 15.8 feet above normal spring tides; over 13 feet of water in downtown Providence streets
- Sandy Point, Prudence Island: 17 feet 5 inches

DAMAGE:
- Homes/buildings destroyed: ~8,900
- Homes/buildings damaged: >15,000
- Trees destroyed: approximately 2 billion
- Boats destroyed: ~3,300
- Cost: $620 million (1938 dollars); estimated ~$41 billion in 2010 dollars

METEOROLOGICAL NOTES:
- Storm tracked up the Gulf Stream, maintaining intensity due to extreme forward speed
- Struck at autumnal equinox — astronomically high tides amplified the storm surge
- Junior forecaster Charles Pierce correctly predicted New England landfall and was overruled
- Weather Bureau had downgraded storm to "tropical storm" at 10 AM on the day of landfall
- No hurricane warning was ever issued for Long Island or New England
- Radio broadcaster E.B. Rideout (WEEI) independently warned listeners a hurricane was coming

SPECIFIC TRAGEDIES:
- Seven children killed when their school bus was blown into Mackerel Cove, Jamestown, RI
- Whale Rock Lighthouse swept off its base; keeper Walter Eberle killed
- Napatree Point (Westerly, RI) completely obliterated by surge
- Actress Katharine Hepburn barely escaped her Old Saybrook, CT beach home; 95% of belongings lost
- Brown University's original 1764 charter washed clean in a flooded Providence bank vault

LEGACY:
- The Weather Bureau's forecast failure catalyzed major reforms in hurricane tracking and communication
- Aircraft reconnaissance of Atlantic storms was developed in subsequent years
- Providence's Fox Point Hurricane Barrier completed 1966, prompted by 1938...]]>2981938,extreme weather,history,hurricane,new england,podcast,weather,weather with enthusiasmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-thursday-june-11-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72478545West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Today: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
This Shabbos: Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — June 11, 2026 / 26 Sivan 5786
(Per Agudath Israel of West Rogers Park, N42°0'14")
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Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:50 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:28 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:26 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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HIGH-IMPACT SEVERE WEATHER DAY. NWS Chicago (forecaster Borchardt, issued 6:59 AM CDT) warns of multiple rounds of severe storms. Greatest threat: 4–11 PM. All hazards possible — tornadoes, destructive winds (70+ mph), destructive hail (2"+ diameter). Specific concern for strong to intense tornadoes (EF-3+) along and north of I-88, especially 4–8 PM. Surface low expected to deepen to lower-mid 990s mb (~29.23–29.29 inHg) lifting into central Wisconsin. MLCAPE locally 3,500 J/kg in warm sector

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Today: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
This Shabbos: Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — June 11, 2026 / 26 Sivan 5786
(Per Agudath Israel of West Rogers Park, N42°0'14")
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Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:50 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:28 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:26 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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HIGH-IMPACT SEVERE WEATHER DAY. NWS Chicago (forecaster Borchardt, issued 6:59 AM CDT) warns of multiple rounds of severe storms. Greatest threat: 4–11 PM. All hazards possible — tornadoes, destructive winds (70+ mph), destructive hail (2"+ diameter). Specific concern for strong to intense tornadoes (EF-3+) along and north of I-88, especially 4–8 PM. Surface low expected to deepen to lower-mid 990s mb (~29.23–29.29 inHg) lifting into central Wisconsin. MLCAPE locally 3,500 J/kg in warm sector

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Today: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday–Tuesday, June 15–16

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 11, 2026
Baltimore, MD 21215
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:39 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:23 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:37 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:06 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:43 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:33 PM

Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=21215&sec=1

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Sterling, VA (Baltimore/Washington)
Issued: 3:11 AM EDT, Thu Jun 11, 2026 | Forecasters: LFR/BRO/KLW/DHOF
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HEAT ADVISORY in effect 11 AM–8 PM EDT for Baltimore and areas near/east of I-95.
- Highs: lower to mid 90s°F
- Heat Index: near 105°F near Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay
- Strong to severe thunderstorms likely late afternoon/evening
- Damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail possible
- Friday: More heat and humidity, higher storm threat with approaching cold front
- Saturday: Cold frontal passage brings relief — lower humidity, more sunshine, highs in lower 80s
- Late Sunday into Monday: Another round of showers/thunderstorms with cold front

Source: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LWX&issuedby=LWX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0

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KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 11, 2026
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1. Port Discovery Children's Museum — 10 AM–5 PM | 35 Market Place, Baltimore | $25.95/person
2. Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again (opens today) — Baltimore Museum of Art, N. Charles St.
3. Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Community Exhibition 2026 — Baltimore (today only)
4. Inner Harbor Paddle & Flow — Begins today, runs through Aug 27 | Baltimore Inner Harbor
5. Homeschool Day — Baltimore museum venue (details at visitmaryland.org)

Sources: https://www.visitmaryland.org/baltimore-events-exciting-happenings-charm-city | https://www.portdiscovery.org

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 11
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On June 11, 1972, meteorologists first observed banded convection in the northwest Caribbean Sea — the earliest traceable origin of what would become Hurricane Agnes. Agnes made landfall in Florida on June 19, then combined with an extratropical system to dump catastrophic rainfall across the Mid-Atlantic. Maryland's Patapsco River valley saw water rise 40 feet above normal

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Today: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday–Tuesday, June 15–16

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 11, 2026
Baltimore, MD 21215
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:39 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:23 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:37 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:06 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:43 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:33 PM

Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=21215&sec=1

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Sterling, VA (Baltimore/Washington)
Issued: 3:11 AM EDT, Thu Jun 11, 2026 | Forecasters: LFR/BRO/KLW/DHOF
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HEAT ADVISORY in effect 11 AM–8 PM EDT for Baltimore and areas near/east of I-95.
- Highs: lower to mid 90s°F
- Heat Index: near 105°F near Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay
- Strong to severe thunderstorms likely late afternoon/evening
- Damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail possible
- Friday: More heat and humidity, higher storm threat with approaching cold front
- Saturday: Cold frontal passage brings relief — lower humidity, more sunshine, highs in lower 80s
- Late Sunday into Monday: Another round of showers/thunderstorms with cold front

Source: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LWX&issuedby=LWX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0

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KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 11, 2026
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1. Port Discovery Children's Museum — 10 AM–5 PM | 35 Market Place, Baltimore | $25.95/person
2. Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again (opens today) — Baltimore Museum of Art, N. Charles St.
3. Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Community Exhibition 2026 — Baltimore (today only)
4. Inner Harbor Paddle & Flow — Begins today, runs through Aug 27 | Baltimore Inner Harbor
5. Homeschool Day — Baltimore museum venue (details at visitmaryland.org)

Sources: https://www.visitmaryland.org/baltimore-events-exciting-happenings-charm-city | https://www.portdiscovery.org

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 11
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On June 11, 1972, meteorologists first observed banded convection in the northwest Caribbean Sea — the earliest traceable origin of what would become Hurricane Agnes. Agnes made landfall in Florida on June 19, then combined with an extratropical system to dump catastrophic rainfall across the Mid-Atlantic. Maryland's Patapsco River valley saw water rise 40 feet above normal

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Produced by Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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26 Sivan 5786 | Parshas Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16 (two days)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Lakewood NJ 08701
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:41 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:11 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:26 AM
Chatzos (Midday): 12:56 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:34 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM

Source: HebCal.com — https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=08701&sec=1

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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DANGEROUS HEAT DAY. Highs in the low to mid 90s with heat index values of 95–105°F across most of the area. Heat Advisory in effect through Friday. Severe thunderstorm risk this afternoon and evening (mainly 5–11 PM)

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Produced by Kol Simcha Productions

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26 Sivan 5786 | Parshas Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16 (two days)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Lakewood NJ 08701
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:41 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:11 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:26 AM
Chatzos (Midday): 12:56 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:34 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM

Source: HebCal.com — https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=08701&sec=1

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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DANGEROUS HEAT DAY. Highs in the low to mid 90s with heat index values of 95–105°F across most of the area. Heat Advisory in effect through Friday. Severe thunderstorm risk this afternoon and evening (mainly 5–11 PM)

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)
40.633°N 73.997°W | Elevation: 58m
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Alot HaShachar: 3:36:40 AM
Misheyakir: 4:13:01 AM
Misheyakir Machmir: 4:22:29 AM
Sunrise (Netz HaChama): 5:24:37 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:10:13 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:25:24 AM
Chatzos: 12:55:48 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:33:24 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:26:59 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS UPTON (OKX)
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Issued: 3:13 AM EDT, Thursday June 11, 2026
Forecasters: DW / MW

Today: Hot and humid. Highs upper 80s to lower 90s. Heat Index mid-90s to lower 100s.
Heat Advisory in effect: Noon today through 8 PM Friday for NYC metro.
Air Quality Alert: 11 AM–11 PM today for NYC area.
Thunderstorm Risk: Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms late afternoon/evening (approximately 4–9 PM). Main threats: damaging wind gusts, large hail, localized flash flooding. SPC: Slight Risk for severe storms.
Weekend: Still hot (lower 90s), less humid after cold front. Periodic shower chances next week.

Key Technical Notes:
- 850 mb (~25.10 inHg) temps near 20°C → surface upper 80s/lower 90s
- Dew points upper 60s–lower 70s → heat index mid-90s to 100+
- High CAPE + marginal shear → pulse severe possible
- PW ~2" → heavy downpours, max hourly rainfall up to 2"/hr
- Record high June 11 at KNYC: 95°F (1973)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 11
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June 11, 2008 — EF3 Tornado Strikes Boy Scout Camp, Little Sioux, Iowa
An EF3 tornado with 145 mph winds struck a Boy Scout camp near Little Sioux, Iowa, killing 4 teenage Scouts and injuring 48 others. Campers had sought shelter in a cabin when the tornado collapsed the chimney, sending concrete blocks onto them. The 1,800-acre camp had no in-ground shelter. It was the deadliest of dozens of severe weather reports across the northern Plains that day.
Source: NWS, verified

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN/NYC, JUNE 11
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1. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City — Starts today, runs June 11–Aug 9 | FREE/pay-what-you-can | Lincoln Center, Upper West Side | 200+ events including kids musical storytimes, jazz, dance
2. Photoville Photography Festival — Through June 22 | FREE | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Emily Warren Roebling Plaza | 80+ exhibits, free kid activity packs at info tent
3. FIFA World Cup Watch Party — Today 2–7 PM | FREE | Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park
4. Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar — Through July 5 | FREE | Delacorte Theater, Central Park
5. Prospect Park Carousel — Open daily | Small fee | Prospect Park, Brooklyn | The beloved 1912 carousel

NOTE: Brooklyn Children's Museum is CLOSED Thursday June 11.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday June 12 (Erev Shabbos)
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Alot HaShachar: 3:36:23 AM
Misheyakir: 4:12:49 AM
Misheyakir Machmir: 4:22:19 AM
Sunrise (Netz HaChama): 5:24:32 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:10:16 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:25:31 AM
Chatzos: 12:56:00 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:33:37 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:27 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Shabbos Sh'lach / Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Fri June 12 – Sat June 13, 2026 | 27–28 Sivan 5786
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:09 PM Friday, June 12
(18 minutes before Shkiah — Borough Park minhag)
Havdalah: 9:18 PM Saturday, June 13
(50 minutes after sunset — local custom)

Gut Shabbos and Gut Chodesh!

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)
40.633°N 73.997°W | Elevation: 58m
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Alot HaShachar: 3:36:40 AM
Misheyakir: 4:13:01 AM
Misheyakir Machmir: 4:22:29 AM
Sunrise (Netz HaChama): 5:24:37 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:10:13 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:25:24 AM
Chatzos: 12:55:48 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:33:24 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:26:59 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS UPTON (OKX)
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Issued: 3:13 AM EDT, Thursday June 11, 2026
Forecasters: DW / MW

Today: Hot and humid. Highs upper 80s to lower 90s. Heat Index mid-90s to lower 100s.
Heat Advisory in effect: Noon today through 8 PM Friday for NYC metro.
Air Quality Alert: 11 AM–11 PM today for NYC area.
Thunderstorm Risk: Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms late afternoon/evening (approximately 4–9 PM). Main threats: damaging wind gusts, large hail, localized flash flooding. SPC: Slight Risk for severe storms.
Weekend: Still hot (lower 90s), less humid after cold front. Periodic shower chances next week.

Key Technical Notes:
- 850 mb (~25.10 inHg) temps near 20°C → surface upper 80s/lower 90s
- Dew points upper 60s–lower 70s → heat index mid-90s to 100+
- High CAPE + marginal shear → pulse severe possible
- PW ~2" → heavy downpours, max hourly rainfall up to 2"/hr
- Record high June 11 at KNYC: 95°F (1973)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 11
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June 11, 2008 — EF3 Tornado Strikes Boy Scout Camp, Little Sioux, Iowa
An EF3 tornado with 145 mph winds struck a Boy Scout camp near Little Sioux, Iowa, killing 4 teenage Scouts and injuring 48 others. Campers had sought shelter in a cabin when the tornado collapsed the chimney, sending concrete blocks onto them. The 1,800-acre camp had no in-ground shelter. It was the deadliest of dozens of severe weather reports across the northern Plains that day.
Source: NWS, verified

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN/NYC, JUNE 11
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1. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City — Starts today, runs June 11–Aug 9 | FREE/pay-what-you-can | Lincoln Center, Upper West Side | 200+ events including kids musical storytimes, jazz, dance
2. Photoville Photography Festival — Through June 22 | FREE | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Emily Warren Roebling Plaza | 80+ exhibits, free kid activity packs at info tent
3. FIFA World Cup Watch Party — Today 2–7 PM | FREE | Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park
4. Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar — Through July 5 | FREE | Delacorte Theater, Central Park
5. Prospect Park Carousel — Open daily | Small fee | Prospect Park, Brooklyn | The beloved 1912 carousel

NOTE: Brooklyn Children's Museum is CLOSED Thursday June 11.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday June 12 (Erev Shabbos)
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Alot HaShachar: 3:36:23 AM
Misheyakir: 4:12:49 AM
Misheyakir Machmir:...]]>254borough park,brooklyn,forecast,jewish times,morning briefing,new york,nws,weather,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerusalem-morning-briefing-thursday-june-11-2026-zmanim-ims-israel-and-more--72471281Jerusalem, Israel | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)
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Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha (Israel cycle): Korach
Israel is one parsha ahead of the diaspora this week.
Israel reads Korach this Shabbos (June 13, 28 Sivan).
Diaspora reads Sh'lach June 13.
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026
Daf Yomi: Chullin 42

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem (31.769°N 35.216°E, elev. 786m)
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Alot HaShachar (16.1°): 4:05:56 AM
Misheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:33:44 AM
Misheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:41:18 AM
Hanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:33:06 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:05:59 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:16:56 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:38:51 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:14:20 PM
Mincha Ketana: 4:47:12 PM
Plag HaMincha: 6:15:54 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:44:36 PM
Tzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 8:26:36 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — IMS ISRAEL
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Issued: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM IDT
Source: Israel Meteorological Service (ims.gov.il)

Today — Jerusalem:
Conditions: Partly cloudy to clear; early morning mountain obscuration clearing by 10 AM
High: 28°C (82°F) | Low: 16°C (61°F)
Wind: 3 km/h east (gusts to 10 km/h)
Humidity: 83% (early morning, drops significantly by midday)
UV Index: 11 — EXTREME (sun protection essential 10 AM–4 PM)

Active IMS Warnings:
🟡 Yellow — Mountain Obscuration: 6:00–10:00 AM, Jerusalem mountains
🟠 Orange — Heat Stress: 12:00–8:00 PM, Jordan Valley / Dead Sea / S. Judea Desert
🟡 Yellow — Heat Stress: 12:00–8:00 PM, Bet Shean Valley / N. Judea Desert

Synoptic Pattern: Summer sea-breeze regime over Eastern Mediterranean.
Mediterranean high pressure drives cool westerly/southwesterly sea breeze inland.
Jerusalem at 786m elevation: sea breeze arrives ~10–11 AM, providing natural cooling.
Wind shifts from E (morning) to SW (afternoon) typical.
No rain expected — dry season runs April through October in Jerusalem.

5-Day Outlook:
Fri June 12: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11
Sat June 13: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11
Sun June 14: High 28°C / 82°F, sunny, UV Extreme 11
Mon June 15: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 11
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Mount Pinatubo — June 11–15, 1991
On June 11, 1991, over 60,000 people had already been evacuated from the flanks of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, dormant for 600 years. On June 12, the first massive eruption sent a column 19 km into the atmosphere. The climactic eruption on June 15 — the largest of the 20th century — sent 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, circling the globe in 22 days. Global average temperatures dropped approximately 0.5°C for two years. 847 people were killed; 200,000 displaced.
Sources: USGS, NASA Earth Observatory, Wikipedia

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM, JUNE 11
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1. Israel Museum — Givat Ram, Jerusalem | Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) + Model of Second Temple Jerusalem | Open Thu | Admission required | imj.org.il
2. Tower of David Museum (Citadel) — Jaffa Gate, Old City | 3,000 years of Jerusalem history | Open | Admission required | tod.org.il
3. Western Wall (Kotel) — Old City, Jewish Quarter | Always open | FREE | Perfect for morning Shacharis
4. Machane Yehuda Market (the Shuk) — Lively Thursday morning before Shabbos | FREE to browse | mahane.co.il
5. Jerusalem Biblical Zoo (Tisch Family) — 30 Derekh Aharon Shulov, Romema | Animals of the Land of Israel | Open daily | Admission required | jerusalemzoo.org.il

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem (Fri June 12, Erev Shabbos)
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Alot HaShachar: 4:05:50 AM
Misheyakir (Lenient): 4:33:41 AM
Misheyakir (Machmir): 4:41:15 AM
Hanetz HaChama: 5:33:06 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:06:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:17:04 AM
Chatzos: 12:39:03 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:14:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:45:00 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Shabbos Korach / Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Fri June 12 – Sat June 13, 2026 | 27–28 Sivan 5786
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 7:05 PM Friday, June 12
(40 minutes before Shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)
Havdalah (Tzeit 42 min): 8:28 PM Saturday, June 13
(42 minutes after sunset — Jerusalem / tzeit42min minhag)

Shabbat Shalom u'Mevorach! Gut Shabbos and Gut Chodesh!

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)
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Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha (Israel cycle): Korach
Israel is one parsha ahead of the diaspora this week.
Israel reads Korach this Shabbos (June 13, 28 Sivan).
Diaspora reads Sh'lach June 13.
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026
Daf Yomi: Chullin 42

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem (31.769°N 35.216°E, elev. 786m)
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Alot HaShachar (16.1°): 4:05:56 AM
Misheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:33:44 AM
Misheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:41:18 AM
Hanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:33:06 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:05:59 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:16:56 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:38:51 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:14:20 PM
Mincha Ketana: 4:47:12 PM
Plag HaMincha: 6:15:54 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:44:36 PM
Tzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 8:26:36 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — IMS ISRAEL
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Issued: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM IDT
Source: Israel Meteorological Service (ims.gov.il)

Today — Jerusalem:
Conditions: Partly cloudy to clear; early morning mountain obscuration clearing by 10 AM
High: 28°C (82°F) | Low: 16°C (61°F)
Wind: 3 km/h east (gusts to 10 km/h)
Humidity: 83% (early morning, drops significantly by midday)
UV Index: 11 — EXTREME (sun protection essential 10 AM–4 PM)

Active IMS Warnings:
🟡 Yellow — Mountain Obscuration: 6:00–10:00 AM, Jerusalem mountains
🟠 Orange — Heat Stress: 12:00–8:00 PM, Jordan Valley / Dead Sea / S. Judea Desert
🟡 Yellow — Heat Stress: 12:00–8:00 PM, Bet Shean Valley / N. Judea Desert

Synoptic Pattern: Summer sea-breeze regime over Eastern Mediterranean.
Mediterranean high pressure drives cool westerly/southwesterly sea breeze inland.
Jerusalem at 786m elevation: sea breeze arrives ~10–11 AM, providing natural cooling.
Wind shifts from E (morning) to SW (afternoon) typical.
No rain expected — dry season runs April through October in Jerusalem.

5-Day Outlook:
Fri June 12: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11
Sat June 13: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11
Sun June 14: High 28°C / 82°F, sunny, UV Extreme 11
Mon June 15: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 11
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Mount Pinatubo — June 11–15, 1991
On June 11, 1991, over 60,000 people had already been evacuated from the flanks of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, dormant for 600 years. On June 12, the first massive eruption sent a column 19 km into the atmosphere. The climactic eruption on June 15 — the largest of the 20th century — sent 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, circling the globe in 22 days. Global average temperatures dropped approximately 0.5°C for two years. 847 people were killed; 200,000 displaced.
Sources: USGS, NASA Earth Observatory, Wikipedia

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM, JUNE 11
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1. Israel Museum — Givat Ram, Jerusalem | Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) + Model of Second Temple Jerusalem | Open Thu...]]>479forecast,ims,israel,jerusalem,jewish times,morning briefing,weather,yerushalayim,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-wednesday-june-10-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72457978Thank you for all those that support this podcast 

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 25 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Shelach — The story of the Meraglim (spies). Kalev and Yehoshua stood firm with faith: "We are surely able to go up and take the land."

Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026 (28 Sivan 5786)

Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026

1. Daf Yomi: Chullin 41
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3. TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)
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• Alot HaShachar (Dawn, 16.1°): 3:22:08 AM
• Misheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:00:38 AM
• Misheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:10:33 AM
• Hanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:54 AM
• Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:39 AM
• Sof Zman Shma (Magen Avraham): 8:26:39 AM
• Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:35 AM
• Sof Zman Tefila (Magen Avraham): 9:54:34 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50:25 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:22 PM
• Mincha Ketana (Preferred Mincha): 5:16:08 PM
• Plag HaMincha: 6:51:02 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25:55 PM
• Tzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 9:07:55 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)
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Issued: 2:42 AM CDT Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt

⚠ KEY MESSAGE: Today and Thursday will be hot and humid with multiple rounds of severe storms. Thursday is the day of greatest concern.

TODAY:
• Morning: Dense fog near Lake Michigan shoreline (Dense Fog Advisory thru 7 AM near I-94). Marine fog clearing.
• Midday: Heat index 95–100°F by noon. Mid-upper 80s.
• Storm Window 1 (1–6 PM): Upper-level shortwave from central Plains. MLCAPE >3,000 J/kg, PWAT near 2", deep-layer shear 30–35kt. Outflow-dominant storm clusters, damaging to destructive winds 60–80 mph possible, mainly along/north of I-80.
• Storm Window 2 (6–10 PM): Secondary shortwave. Possible QLCS tornadoes if bowing segment intersects outflow-reinforced warm front. Coverage decreases NW to SE evening.
• Small Craft Advisory: 2 PM–9 PM, IL/IN nearshore waters.

THURSDAY (Greater Concern):
• Surface low deepens to lower 990s mb (~29.24 inHg), lifts into central Wisconsin.
• Morning Window (11 AM–2 PM): Possible gravity-wave supercells from NE Iowa/NW Illinois. Damaging hail up to 2", destructive winds.
• Afternoon/Evening Window (3–9 PM): MLCAPE >2,500 J/kg, effective shear >50kt. ALL HAZARDS: tornadoes (EF-2+ possible), damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding.
• 0–1km SRH >300 J/kg — significant tornado parameter.
• QPF: 3–7 inch widespread, pockets up to 8 inches. Flood Watch possible.

FRIDAY–SATURDAY: Surface high. Upper 70s–80°F. Dry and pleasant. Relief.
NEXT WEEK: Cool, expansive troughing, periodic rain chances, nothing severe.

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 10
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El Dorado, Kansas F4 Tornado — June 10, 1958
At 5:45 PM, an F4 (possibly F5) tornado tore through El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. In approximately two minutes, it destroyed ~200 homes across a 45-block area, killed 15 people, and injured 50+. A car was thrown 100 yards into the air, crashing through a roof. A survivor found a broken record beside her after being flung 60 feet from her home — the record was titled "Stormy Weather."
Sources: NOAA NWS Wichita; Grazulis, Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 10
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1. Toyota Movie Night at Gallagher Way — Zootopia 2 | FREE | Gates 6 PM, Movie 7:30 PM | N Clark St, Chicago IL 60613 (check storm timing before heading out)
2. Movies in the Parks — Bartelme Park | Zootopia 2 | FREE | 8:45 PM | Chicago Park District
3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr | FREE | Open daily
4. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Fee applies
5. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | FREE daily for kids | kidsbowlfree.com

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 11, 2026)
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Alot HaShachar: 3:21:46 AM
Misheyakir (Lenient): 4:00:22 AM
Misheyakir (Machmir): 4:10:19 AM
Hanetz HaChama: 5:14:46 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:41 AM
Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:40 AM
Chatzos: 12:50:36 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:28:36 PM
Shkiah: 8:26:27 PM

Note: Tomorrow is Thursday — Shabbos times for Parshas Shelach will be in Thursday's briefing.

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Sources for this episode:

Jewish Calendar & Zmanim
- Hebrew date, Parsha, and Rosh Chodesh info: Hebcal.com (hebcal.com) and Chabad.org (chabad.org/calendar)
- Zmanim with exact seconds for zip 60645: MyZmanim.com (myzmanim.com) | Also available at: OU Zmanim (ou.org/zmanim) and Chabad Zmanim (chabad.org/calendar/zmanim)
- GRA & Magen Avraham opinions explained: chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/134527

Daf Yomi
- Today's daf confirmed: Dafyomi Advancement Forum (dafyomi.co.il)

Weather Forecast
- All forecast data sourced directly from the NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion (AFD), issued 2:42 AM CDT, June 10, 2026, authored by forecaster Borchardt: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&site=lot
- GOES-19 satellite information: NOAA GOES-R Program (goes-r.gov)
- NWS Chicago Decision Support Briefing: weather.gov/lot

Weather History — El Dorado, KS Tornado (June 10, 1958)
- Grazulis, Thomas P.  Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991. Environmental Films, 1993.
- TornadoTalk.com summary: tornadotalk.com/el-dorado-ks-f4-tornado-june-10-1958/
- NOAA Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS), June 1958

Zmanim & Map Reference

Location coordinates

 (N42°0′10″, W87°42′0″) verified via Windy app

Agudath Israel of West Rogers Park: 

2801 W. Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645 | aywrp.org




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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 25 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Shelach — The story of the Meraglim (spies). Kalev and Yehoshua stood firm with faith: "We are surely able to go up and take the land."

Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026 (28 Sivan 5786)

Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026

1. Daf Yomi: Chullin 41
2. ═══════════════════════════════════════════
3. TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)
4. ═══════════════════════════════════════════

• Alot HaShachar (Dawn, 16.1°): 3:22:08 AM
• Misheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:00:38 AM
• Misheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:10:33 AM
• Hanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:54 AM
• Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:39 AM
• Sof Zman Shma (Magen Avraham): 8:26:39 AM
• Sof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:35 AM
• Sof Zman Tefila (Magen Avraham): 9:54:34 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50:25 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:22 PM
• Mincha Ketana (Preferred Mincha): 5:16:08 PM
• Plag HaMincha: 6:51:02 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25:55 PM
• Tzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 9:07:55 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)
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Issued: 2:42 AM CDT Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt

⚠ KEY MESSAGE: Today and Thursday will be hot and humid with multiple rounds of severe storms. Thursday is the day of greatest concern.

TODAY:
• Morning: Dense fog near Lake Michigan shoreline (Dense Fog Advisory thru 7 AM near I-94). Marine fog clearing.
• Midday: Heat index 95–100°F by noon. Mid-upper 80s.
• Storm Window 1 (1–6 PM): Upper-level shortwave from central Plains. MLCAPE >3,000 J/kg, PWAT near 2", deep-layer shear 30–35kt. Outflow-dominant storm clusters, damaging to destructive winds 60–80 mph possible, mainly along/north of I-80.
• Storm Window 2 (6–10 PM): Secondary shortwave. Possible QLCS tornadoes if bowing segment intersects outflow-reinforced warm front. Coverage decreases NW to SE evening.
• Small Craft Advisory: 2 PM–9 PM, IL/IN nearshore waters.

THURSDAY (Greater Concern):
• Surface low deepens to lower 990s mb (~29.24 inHg), lifts into central Wisconsin.
• Morning Window (11 AM–2 PM): Possible gravity-wave supercells from NE Iowa/NW Illinois. Damaging hail up to 2", destructive winds.
• Afternoon/Evening Window (3–9 PM): MLCAPE >2,500 J/kg, effective shear >50kt. ALL HAZARDS: tornadoes (EF-2+ possible), damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding.
• 0–1km SRH >300 J/kg — significant tornado parameter.
• QPF: 3–7 inch widespread, pockets up to 8 inches. Flood Watch possible.

FRIDAY–SATURDAY: Surface high. Upper 70s–80°F. Dry and pleasant. Relief.
NEXT WEEK: Cool, expansive troughing, periodic rain chances, nothing severe.

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 10
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El Dorado, Kansas F4 Tornado — June 10, 1958
At 5:45 PM, an F4 (possibly F5) tornado tore through El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. In approximately two minutes, it...]]>666chicago,forecast,jewish times,morning briefing,nws,severe weather,weather,west rogers park,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-tuesday-june-9-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72436140West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
═══════════════════════════════════════════
Hebrew Date: 24 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Beha'alotcha
• Aharon HaKohen kindles the Menorah
• Journeys of the Jewish people in the wilderness
• Laws of Pesach Sheni — the second Passover opportunity

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis/Tefillin): 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:15 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)
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Issued: 3:12 AM CDT Tuesday June 9, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt

Today: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, mid-upper 80s. Isolated afternoon showers possible, mainly south. PWATs near 2" (tropical moisture). Generally manageable.

Tonight: MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, shear >30kt — Level 1 of 5 severe storm risk. Isolated storms possible as convective cap weakens. 30-40% PoP.

Wednesday (BIG CONCERN): Two storm windows:
- 2–6 PM: EML breaks, possible supercells north of I-88. MUCAPE >5,000 J/kg, shear 25-30kt. SPC Level 2-3 of 5.
- 6 PM–midnight: Cold front squall line, training/flash flood risk, tornado risk possible.
Heat indices approaching/locally exceeding 100°F. Upper 80s–low 90s.

Thursday: SPC Level 3 of 5. MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, 0-3km SRH >300 J/kg.
All-hazard threat: tornadoes, destructive winds, hail, flash flooding. Hottest day south of I-80.

Friday–Saturday: Relief. Surface high, upper 70s–80°F.
Next week: Expansive troughing, cool, periodic storm chances.

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 9
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1972 Black Hills / Rapid City Flood — June 9, 1972
Nearly stationary thunderstorms dumped up to 15 inches of rain in 6 hours over the Black Hills of South Dakota. Canyon Lake Dam failed at 10:45 PM, sending a wall of water through Rapid City. 238 killed, 3,057 injured, 1,335 homes destroyed, $165 million in damage (~$1.23 billion today).
Source: NOAA NWS Rapid City | USGS

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 9
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1. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Open today | Admission required | brookfieldzoo.org
2. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | Participating bowling centers | FREE for kids daily | kidsbowlfree.com
3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago | Open daily | FREE admission
4. Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E Washington St | Open daily | FREE
5. TOMORROW (June 10): Gallagher Way Outdoor Movie — Zootopia 2 | Next to Wrigley Field

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 10, 2026)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22 AM
Misheyakir: 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:50 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:28 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM

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NOTE: No Shabbos times today — this is a Tuesday episode.
Next Shabbos: June 13, 2026 | Parshas Sh'lach | Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
═══════════════════════════════════════════
Hebrew Date: 24 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Beha'alotcha
• Aharon HaKohen kindles the Menorah
• Journeys of the Jewish people in the wilderness
• Laws of Pesach Sheni — the second Passover opportunity

═══════════════════════════════════════════
TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)
═══════════════════════════════════════════
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis/Tefillin): 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:15 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM

═══════════════════════════════════════════
WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)
═══════════════════════════════════════════
Issued: 3:12 AM CDT Tuesday June 9, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt

Today: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, mid-upper 80s. Isolated afternoon showers possible, mainly south. PWATs near 2" (tropical moisture). Generally manageable.

Tonight: MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, shear >30kt — Level 1 of 5 severe storm risk. Isolated storms possible as convective cap weakens. 30-40% PoP.

Wednesday (BIG CONCERN): Two storm windows:
- 2–6 PM: EML breaks, possible supercells north of I-88. MUCAPE >5,000 J/kg, shear 25-30kt. SPC Level 2-3 of 5.
- 6 PM–midnight: Cold front squall line, training/flash flood risk, tornado risk possible.
Heat indices approaching/locally exceeding 100°F. Upper 80s–low 90s.

Thursday: SPC Level 3 of 5. MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, 0-3km SRH >300 J/kg.
All-hazard threat: tornadoes, destructive winds, hail, flash flooding. Hottest day south of I-80.

Friday–Saturday: Relief. Surface high, upper 70s–80°F.
Next week: Expansive troughing, cool, periodic storm chances.

═══════════════════════════════════════════
WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 9
═══════════════════════════════════════════
1972 Black Hills / Rapid City Flood — June 9, 1972
Nearly stationary thunderstorms dumped up to 15 inches of rain in 6 hours over the Black Hills of South Dakota. Canyon Lake Dam failed at 10:45 PM, sending a wall of water through Rapid City. 238 killed, 3,057 injured, 1,335 homes destroyed, $165 million in damage (~$1.23 billion today).
Source: NOAA NWS Rapid City | USGS

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 9
═══════════════════════════════════════════
1. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Open today | Admission required | brookfieldzoo.org
2. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | Participating bowling centers | FREE for kids daily | kidsbowlfree.com
3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago | Open daily | FREE admission
4. Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E Washington St | Open daily | FREE
5. TOMORROW (June 10): Gallagher Way Outdoor Movie — Zootopia 2 | Next to Wrigley Field

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 10, 2026)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22 AM
Misheyakir: 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AM
Sof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:50 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:28 PM
Shkiah...]]>641chicago,forecast,jewish times,morning briefing,nws,weather,west rogers park,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dust-bowl-america-s-decade-of-darkness-1930s--72435834Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions
Episode 6 | Tuesday, June 9, 2026

EPISODE SUMMARY
The story of the Dust Bowl — the greatest human-caused ecological disaster in American history. This episode covers the decade of drought and dust storms that devastated the Great Plains from 1930 to 1939, with a focus on Black Sunday, April 14, 1935, when a wall of blackness one thousand feet tall and moving at sixty miles per hour swallowed the southern Plains in total darkness in the middle of the afternoon.

KEY FACTS
Dates: 1930–1939 (drought waves: 1930-31, 1934, 1936, 1939-40)
Geographic core: Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, southwestern Kansas, southeastern Colorado, northeastern New Mexico
Affected area: 100 million acres of Great Plains farmland
Topsoil loss: More than 75% of topsoil lost in most severely affected counties

BLACK SUNDAY — April 14, 1935 (Palm Sunday)
- Dust wall: 500–1,000 feet tall, moving at 60 mph
- Coverage: 800 miles long, 300–500 miles wide (central Nebraska to Mexican border)
- Topsoil displaced: An estimated 300,000 tons
- Visibility: Zero for 12–20 minutes across panhandle cities

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Episode 6 | Tuesday, June 9, 2026

EPISODE SUMMARY
The story of the Dust Bowl — the greatest human-caused ecological disaster in American history. This episode covers the decade of drought and dust storms that devastated the Great Plains from 1930 to 1939, with a focus on Black Sunday, April 14, 1935, when a wall of blackness one thousand feet tall and moving at sixty miles per hour swallowed the southern Plains in total darkness in the middle of the afternoon.

KEY FACTS
Dates: 1930–1939 (drought waves: 1930-31, 1934, 1936, 1939-40)
Geographic core: Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, southwestern Kansas, southeastern Colorado, northeastern New Mexico
Affected area: 100 million acres of Great Plains farmland
Topsoil loss: More than 75% of topsoil lost in most severely affected counties

BLACK SUNDAY — April 14, 1935 (Palm Sunday)
- Dust wall: 500–1,000 feet tall, moving at 60 mph
- Coverage: 800 miles long, 300–500 miles wide (central Nebraska to Mexican border)
- Topsoil displaced: An estimated 300,000 tons
- Visibility: Zero for 12–20 minutes across panhandle cities

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Zmanim, Chicago Storm Physics, and What the Sky Means for Your Day 

Show Notes
Today’s episode explores the intersection of halachic prayer times, atmospheric science, and severe weather across Chicago, Baltimore, Lakewood, Brooklyn, and St. Louis. 

We break down today’s Zmanim for June 8, 2026, including dawn, sunrise, latest Shema, chatzo, sunset, and nightfall for each city, showing how geography and season shift the day. 

The weather discussion focuses on a very active setup in Chicago, where a stationary front, high theta-e, steep lapse rates, high precipitable water, CAPE, weak shear, and ambient vorticity create a serious flash-flood and wet microburst risk. 

The episode also explains key National Weather Service terms in plain English, including hydro concern, theta-e gradient, lapse rates, P-WAT, shear, vorticity, and shortwave troughs. 

A historical segment revisits the devastating Beecher, Michigan F5 tornado of June 8, 1953, and explains how that tragedy helped change U.S. tornado warning policy, expand radar use, and build the modern spotter network. 

The episode closes with practical indoor ideas for Chicago families on a stormy day, including the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, and the Field Museum. 

## Hashtags
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Zmanim #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #StormPhysics #FlashFlooding #Meteorology #NationalWeatherService #Halacha #TornadoHistory #ChicagoFamilyActivities #WeatherBriefing [1]



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Zmanim, Chicago Storm Physics, and What the Sky Means for Your Day 

Show Notes
Today’s episode explores the intersection of halachic prayer times, atmospheric science, and severe weather across Chicago, Baltimore, Lakewood, Brooklyn, and St. Louis. 

We break down today’s Zmanim for June 8, 2026, including dawn, sunrise, latest Shema, chatzo, sunset, and nightfall for each city, showing how geography and season shift the day. 

The weather discussion focuses on a very active setup in Chicago, where a stationary front, high theta-e, steep lapse rates, high precipitable water, CAPE, weak shear, and ambient vorticity create a serious flash-flood and wet microburst risk. 

The episode also explains key National Weather Service terms in plain English, including hydro concern, theta-e gradient, lapse rates, P-WAT, shear, vorticity, and shortwave troughs. 

A historical segment revisits the devastating Beecher, Michigan F5 tornado of June 8, 1953, and explains how that tragedy helped change U.S. tornado warning policy, expand radar use, and build the modern spotter network. 

The episode closes with practical indoor ideas for Chicago families on a stormy day, including the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, and the Field Museum. 

## Hashtags
#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Zmanim #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #StormPhysics #FlashFlooding #Meteorology #NationalWeatherService #Halacha #TornadoHistory #ChicagoFamilyActivities #WeatherBriefing [1]



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 Timestamp Breakdown:

• 00:00 Welcome & Today's Overview (June 8, 2026)
• 01:02 West Rogers Park Zmanim (GRA & Baal Hatanya Nets Hama)
• 02:13 Chicago Forecast: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding & Funnel Clouds
• 03:14 NWS Deep Dive: Low Pressure Systems, Warm Fronts & Atmospheric Instability
• 04:15 Technical Weather Explained: Lapse Rates, Freezing Levels & PWATs
• 05:19 Tropical Rain Rates, Flash Flood Risk & Slow-Moving Supercells
• 06:25 Tonight's Fog & Tomorrow's Heatwave Outlook
• 07:28 Severe Weather Threat for the Week Ahead (Supercells & All Hazards)
• 07:54 On This Date in Weather History: The 1953 Flint-Beecher Tornado
• 08:32 Impact of the Flint-Worcester Outbreak on Weather Forecasting
• 09:03 Rainy Day Activities for Families in Chicago (Indoor Options)
• 11:43 Tomorrow's Zmanim (June 9, 2026) & Tuesday's Forecast
• 12:47 Closing Remarks, Supporter Club & Farewell

Zmanim (Halachic Times) - West Rogers Park, IL (Zip 60645) - GRA & Baal Hatanya Nets Hama Monday, June 8, 2026 (23rd of Sivan 5786)

• Nets Hama: 5:15:24 AM
• Latest Kriat Shema: 9:02:44 AM
• Latest Tefillah (Morning Prayers): 10:18:31 AM
• Hazot: 12:50:04 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:27:57 PM
• Shkiya: 8:24:45 PM

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (24th of Sivan 5786)

• Alos Hashachar: 3:22:40 AM
• Misha Akir (Earliest Tallis & Tefillin): 4:10:55 AM
• Nets Hama: 5:15:12 AM
• Latest Kriat Shema: 9:02:44 AM
• Latest Tefillah (Morning Prayers): 10:18:34 AM
• Khatsot: 12:50:16 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:11 PM
• Shkiya: 8:25:20 PM

Hashtags: #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #TropicalRain #SevereWeather #NWS #Zmanim #Halacha #WestRogersPark #WeatherHistory #FlintBeecherTornado #IndoorActivities #FamilyFun #ChicagoKids #June8th #MondayMotivation #WeatherForecast #StormSafety #Heatwave

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 Timestamp Breakdown:

• 00:00 Welcome & Today's Overview (June 8, 2026)
• 01:02 West Rogers Park Zmanim (GRA & Baal Hatanya Nets Hama)
• 02:13 Chicago Forecast: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding & Funnel Clouds
• 03:14 NWS Deep Dive: Low Pressure Systems, Warm Fronts & Atmospheric Instability
• 04:15 Technical Weather Explained: Lapse Rates, Freezing Levels & PWATs
• 05:19 Tropical Rain Rates, Flash Flood Risk & Slow-Moving Supercells
• 06:25 Tonight's Fog & Tomorrow's Heatwave Outlook
• 07:28 Severe Weather Threat for the Week Ahead (Supercells & All Hazards)
• 07:54 On This Date in Weather History: The 1953 Flint-Beecher Tornado
• 08:32 Impact of the Flint-Worcester Outbreak on Weather Forecasting
• 09:03 Rainy Day Activities for Families in Chicago (Indoor Options)
• 11:43 Tomorrow's Zmanim (June 9, 2026) & Tuesday's Forecast
• 12:47 Closing Remarks, Supporter Club & Farewell

Zmanim (Halachic Times) - West Rogers Park, IL (Zip 60645) - GRA & Baal Hatanya Nets Hama Monday, June 8, 2026 (23rd of Sivan 5786)

• Nets Hama: 5:15:24 AM
• Latest Kriat Shema: 9:02:44 AM
• Latest Tefillah (Morning Prayers): 10:18:31 AM
• Hazot: 12:50:04 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:27:57 PM
• Shkiya: 8:24:45 PM

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (24th of Sivan 5786)

• Alos Hashachar: 3:22:40 AM
• Misha Akir (Earliest Tallis & Tefillin): 4:10:55 AM
• Nets Hama: 5:15:12 AM
• Latest Kriat Shema: 9:02:44 AM
• Latest Tefillah (Morning Prayers): 10:18:34 AM
• Khatsot: 12:50:16 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:11 PM
• Shkiya: 8:25:20 PM

Hashtags: #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #TropicalRain #SevereWeather #NWS #Zmanim #Halacha #WestRogersPark #WeatherHistory #FlintBeecherTornado #IndoorActivities #FamilyFun #ChicagoKids #June8th #MondayMotivation #WeatherForecast #StormSafety #Heatwave

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Timestamp Breakdown
00:00 — Thrilling season trailer — summer heat arrives with a vengeance
01:00 — Station ID
01:04 — Host intro: Simcha Lefton sets the stage for a historic heat episode
01:55 — Segment 1: Heat Dome Nation — the 591 dam ridge building into the Mid-South, what pressure ridges mean, and why meteorologists watch the 588/594 dam benchmarks
09:00 — Segment 2: Arctic Contrast — a 505 dam low over Fairbanks, AK; 5–10" of snow in the Brooks Range while the Lower 48 bakes
17:00 — Segment 3: Extreme Edge — Rio Grande Village, Big Bend NP hits 110–111°F Monday; the hottest inhabited corner of America
24:00 — Segment 4: The Bermuda High Explained — how the mid-Atlantic high is stacking heat across Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic, straight from Baltimore NWS
31:00 — Segment 5: Tropical Watch — GFS and ECMWF both signal development in the southern Gulf; what to watch this week
37:00 — Segment 6: Global Burn — India and Pakistan at 46°C+, and Shushtar, Iran forecast for 127°F on June 14; approaching the 35°C wet-bulb survivability limit
42:00 — Segment 7: Listener City Forecasts — Chicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, NYC, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta
47:30 — Segment 8B: International Cities — Tel Aviv heat, Dubai's oppressive 65–71°F dewpoints vs. Phoenix's bone-dry 20–30°F, and Shushtar revisited
50:00 — Subscribe encouragement — how to never miss an episode
50:45 — Supporter Club message — join the Weather With Enthusiasm community
51:01 — Station ID with ending music
51:16 — Summer ending trailer / sign-off


Show Notes
Summer 2026 is not waiting [1]. In this episode— a 591 dam pressure ridge pressing down on the Mid-South, a nearly simultaneous Arctic outbreak in Alaska, triple-digit readings at the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, a restless tropical Gulf, and heat in Iran that is pushing the boundaries of human survivability [1]. This is the kind of week that makes weather enthusiasts lean forward [1].

What You'll Learn
How to read a pressure ridge — what 500 mb heights like 588, 591, and 594 dam actually mean for surface temperatures, and why meteorologists treat these thresholds as mental benchmarks rather than hard rules [2].
Why Fairbanks and Big Bend are living in different seasons simultaneously — a 505 dam Arctic low is dropping late-season snow in the Brooks Range while Rio Grande Village, TX hits 110–111°F [2].
The Bermuda High's role in Mid-Atlantic heat — how a semi-permanent subtropical high is funneling heat and humidity toward Baltimore, Washington, and the I-95 corridor [2].
Two major models agree on Gulf tropical development — what GFS and ECMWF are showing and why it matters even before any tropical cyclone forms [3].
The global heat context — India and Pakistan surpassing 46°C, Houston heat indices in the mid-to-upper 100s, and Shushtar, Iran forecast to reach 127°F on June 14, with AccuWeather confirming dangerous multi-day extreme heat [3]. The University of Sydney's 35°C wet-bulb threshold for human survivability is not a distant theoretical concern this week [3].

The humidity divide — Dubai's suffocating 65–71°F dewpoints versus Phoenix's 20–30°F dewpoints, and why that difference matters more than raw temperature when assessing heat danger [3].

Listener City Forecasts Covered
Chicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, New York City, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta [4].

International Cities Featured
Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Shushtar, Iran [4].

Voice Cast- AI
Brian — lead male voice [4]
Sarah — female voice [5]
Adam — male voice [5]
Rachel — female voice [5]
Matilda — female voice [5]

Weather With Enthusiasm uses a multi-voice AI-assisted format for select episodes. This is one of several production styles you'll hear on the show [5].

Subscribe & Support
Never miss a forecast — subscribe on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Want to go deeper? Join the Weather With Enthusiasm Supporter Club for early access, bonus content, and a direct line to the show [5]. Weather With Enthusiasm is a production of Kol Simcha Productions [6].

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72403902Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:19:31 +0000trueSimcha LeftonTitle Weather With Enthusiasm — June 7, 2026: Heat Dome Alert — 591 DAM Timestamp Breakdown 00:00 — Thrilling season trailer — summer heat arrives with a vengeance 01:00 — Station ID 01:04 — Host intro: Simcha Lefton sets the stage for a historic...Weather With Enthusiasm — June 7, 2026: Heat Dome Alert — 591 DAM

Timestamp Breakdown
00:00 — Thrilling season trailer — summer heat arrives with a vengeance
01:00 — Station ID
01:04 — Host intro: Simcha Lefton sets the stage for a historic heat episode
01:55 — Segment 1: Heat Dome Nation — the 591 dam ridge building into the Mid-South, what pressure ridges mean, and why meteorologists watch the 588/594 dam benchmarks
09:00 — Segment 2: Arctic Contrast — a 505 dam low over Fairbanks, AK; 5–10" of snow in the Brooks Range while the Lower 48 bakes
17:00 — Segment 3: Extreme Edge — Rio Grande Village, Big Bend NP hits 110–111°F Monday; the hottest inhabited corner of America
24:00 — Segment 4: The Bermuda High Explained — how the mid-Atlantic high is stacking heat across Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic, straight from Baltimore NWS
31:00 — Segment 5: Tropical Watch — GFS and ECMWF both signal development in the southern Gulf; what to watch this week
37:00 — Segment 6: Global Burn — India and Pakistan at 46°C+, and Shushtar, Iran forecast for 127°F on June 14; approaching the 35°C wet-bulb survivability limit
42:00 — Segment 7: Listener City Forecasts — Chicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, NYC, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta
47:30 — Segment 8B: International Cities — Tel Aviv heat, Dubai's oppressive 65–71°F dewpoints vs. Phoenix's bone-dry 20–30°F, and Shushtar revisited
50:00 — Subscribe encouragement — how to never miss an episode
50:45 — Supporter Club message — join the Weather With Enthusiasm community
51:01 — Station ID with ending music
51:16 — Summer ending trailer / sign-off


Show Notes
Summer 2026 is not waiting [1]. In this episode— a 591 dam pressure ridge pressing down on the Mid-South, a nearly simultaneous Arctic outbreak in Alaska, triple-digit readings at the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, a restless tropical Gulf, and heat in Iran that is pushing the boundaries of human survivability [1]. This is the kind of week that makes weather enthusiasts lean forward [1].

What You'll Learn
How to read a pressure ridge — what 500 mb heights like 588, 591, and 594 dam actually mean for surface temperatures, and why meteorologists treat these thresholds as mental benchmarks rather than hard rules [2].
Why Fairbanks and Big Bend are living in different seasons simultaneously — a 505 dam Arctic low is dropping late-season snow in the Brooks Range while Rio Grande Village, TX hits 110–111°F [2].
The Bermuda High's role in Mid-Atlantic heat — how a semi-permanent subtropical high is funneling heat and humidity toward Baltimore, Washington, and the I-95 corridor [2].
Two major models agree on Gulf tropical development — what GFS and ECMWF are showing and why it matters even before any tropical cyclone forms [3].
The global heat context — India and Pakistan surpassing 46°C, Houston heat indices in the mid-to-upper 100s, and Shushtar, Iran forecast to reach 127°F on June 14, with AccuWeather confirming dangerous multi-day extreme heat [3]. The University of Sydney's 35°C wet-bulb threshold for human survivability is not a distant theoretical concern this week [3].

The humidity divide — Dubai's suffocating 65–71°F dewpoints versus Phoenix's 20–30°F dewpoints, and why that difference matters more than raw temperature when assessing heat danger [3].

Listener City Forecasts Covered
Chicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, New York City, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta [4].

International Cities Featured
Tel Aviv, Dubai, and Shushtar, Iran [4].

Voice Cast- AI
Brian — lead male voice [4]
Sarah — female voice [5]
Adam — male voice [5]
Rachel — female voice [5]
Matilda — female voice [5]

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
22 Sivan 5786 | Parashas Beha'alotcha
Parsha highlights: Aaron kindles the menorah

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
22 Sivan 5786 | Parashas Beha'alotcha
Parsha highlights: Aaron kindles the menorah

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Saturday, June 6, 2026

EPISODE SUMMARY
A full national synoptic weather briefing covering the atmospheric setup across the continental United States for the week of June 6, 2026. This episode covers the heat dome building across the South and Plains, the Bermuda High's grip on the eastern US, Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures and their role in extreme humidity, surface high and low pressure systems with barometric readings, upper-level ridge and trough positions, dew points, and city-by-city temperature forecasts both short-term and extended.

KEY SYNOPTIC FEATURES
- Heat Dome / Subtropical Ridge: Centered over East Texas. 500mb heights of 590 dam. 850mb temps 17–20°C. Heat indices 100–107°F across Texas and Gulf Coast next week.
- Bermuda High: Locked over western Atlantic, pumping tropical moisture northward via SSW flow. PWATs above 2" across Georgia and South Florida.
- Gulf of Mexico SSTs: Running 1–2°F above historical averages, approximately 80–84°F (27–29°C). PWATs of 2.0–2.2" over southeast Texas (Houston).
- Upper-Level Ridge/Trough: Classic omega block — western trough (Pacific Coast) vs. eastern ridge (South/Midwest). Ridge building over Midwest and Great Lakes next week.
- Surface Pressure: Canadian high ~1020–1024 mb (29.92–30.22 inHg) providing brief relief to Northeast. Surface low over northwest Texas driving North Texas flood threat.

CITY FORECASTS
Dallas-Fort Worth: Sat 91°F / Sun 94°F / Mon–Fri next week: upper 90s with heat indices 100–107°F. Dewpoints low–mid 70s. Flood Watch through Sunday.
Houston: Highs upper 80s–low 90s, heat indices 100–108°F. PWATs 2.0–2.2". Heat Risk moderate to major late next week.
Miami: Highs upper 80s–low 90s. Heat indices low 100s–105°F Sunday/Monday. Bermuda High driving tropical moisture.
Atlanta: Sat 83°F (dry/pleasant), Sun–Mon 80–85°F with heavy rain chances. PWATs >2". Tropical watch on Gulf developments end of next week.
New York City: Sat low–mid 80s with severe storm threat (cold front). Sun–Mon 80–84°F (pleasant). Fri next week: heat indices approaching 100°F.
Chicago: Weekend 80–83°F with active storm threat, MUCAPE 2,000–3,000 J/kg. Next week: upper 80s–low 90s as ridge builds.

DEW POINTS & HUMIDITY HOTSPOTS
- Dallas/North Texas: 70–75°F dewpoints next week
- Houston: Implied mid-70s dewpoints (tropical air mass)
- Miami/South Florida: Consistently mid-70s
- Chicago this weekend: Upper 60s–low 70s
- NYC this weekend: 50s–low 60s (lower humidity with front)

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED
- 500mb heights: Measurement of the mid-atmosphere warmth

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Saturday, June 6, 2026

EPISODE SUMMARY
A full national synoptic weather briefing covering the atmospheric setup across the continental United States for the week of June 6, 2026. This episode covers the heat dome building across the South and Plains, the Bermuda High's grip on the eastern US, Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures and their role in extreme humidity, surface high and low pressure systems with barometric readings, upper-level ridge and trough positions, dew points, and city-by-city temperature forecasts both short-term and extended.

KEY SYNOPTIC FEATURES
- Heat Dome / Subtropical Ridge: Centered over East Texas. 500mb heights of 590 dam. 850mb temps 17–20°C. Heat indices 100–107°F across Texas and Gulf Coast next week.
- Bermuda High: Locked over western Atlantic, pumping tropical moisture northward via SSW flow. PWATs above 2" across Georgia and South Florida.
- Gulf of Mexico SSTs: Running 1–2°F above historical averages, approximately 80–84°F (27–29°C). PWATs of 2.0–2.2" over southeast Texas (Houston).
- Upper-Level Ridge/Trough: Classic omega block — western trough (Pacific Coast) vs. eastern ridge (South/Midwest). Ridge building over Midwest and Great Lakes next week.
- Surface Pressure: Canadian high ~1020–1024 mb (29.92–30.22 inHg) providing brief relief to Northeast. Surface low over northwest Texas driving North Texas flood threat.

CITY FORECASTS
Dallas-Fort Worth: Sat 91°F / Sun 94°F / Mon–Fri next week: upper 90s with heat indices 100–107°F. Dewpoints low–mid 70s. Flood Watch through Sunday.
Houston: Highs upper 80s–low 90s, heat indices 100–108°F. PWATs 2.0–2.2". Heat Risk moderate to major late next week.
Miami: Highs upper 80s–low 90s. Heat indices low 100s–105°F Sunday/Monday. Bermuda High driving tropical moisture.
Atlanta: Sat 83°F (dry/pleasant), Sun–Mon 80–85°F with heavy rain chances. PWATs >2". Tropical watch on Gulf developments end of next week.
New York City: Sat low–mid 80s with severe storm threat (cold front). Sun–Mon 80–84°F (pleasant). Fri next week: heat indices approaching 100°F.
Chicago: Weekend 80–83°F with active storm threat, MUCAPE 2,000–3,000 J/kg. Next week: upper 80s–low 90s as ridge builds.

DEW POINTS & HUMIDITY HOTSPOTS
- Dallas/North Texas: 70–75°F dewpoints next week
- Houston: Implied mid-70s dewpoints (tropical air mass)
- Miami/South Florida: Consistently mid-70s
- Chicago this weekend: Upper 60s–low 70s
- NYC this weekend: 50s–low 60s (lower humidity with front)

TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED
- 500mb heights: Measurement of the mid-atmosphere warmth

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20 Sivan 5786 | Erev Shabbos | Parshas Beha'alotcha

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ZMANIM — University City, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:57 AM
Misheyakir (standard): 4:30 AM | Misheyakir (machmir): 4:39 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:19 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:33 AM
Chatzos: 1:00 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:37 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:23 PM

ZMANIM — Chesterfield, MO (ZIP 63017)
Sunrise: 5:38 AM | Sunset: 8:24 PM (approx. 1 min later than Univ. City)

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Tonight at 8:05 PM (18 min before sunset)
Havdalah — Young Israel of St. Louis: 9:06 PM (42 min after sunset — Chesterfield sunset used)
Havdalah — Agudah of St. Louis: 9:09 PM (45 min after sunset — Chesterfield sunset used)
Please follow your rav's minhag.

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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Issued: 3:10 AM CDT Fri Jun 5, 2026 | Forecaster: Jaja
Sub-severe morning storms clearing by afternoon, strong cap suppresses development through the day. Saturday: isolated storms, highs 85-90°F, heat index low-to-mid 90s. Oppressive heat and humidity building midweek — 90s+ by Wednesday with dew points near 75°F.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — St. Louis, June 5
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• Mermaids on the Mississippi — St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station (free with admission)
• The Blue Whale Story — Saint Louis Science Center, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM, $8–$16
• Family Fun Series Fridays — Missouri History Museum, 10 AM–1 PM, FREE
• St. Louis Riverfront Cruises — Riverboats at Gateway Arch, from 10:30 AM, $free–$26
• Summer Nights at Grant's Farm — Tonight 5–10 PM, $14

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos June 6 (63132)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AM | Misheyakir: 4:30 AM / machmir 4:38 AM
Sunrise: 5:37 AM | Latest Shma: 9:19 AM | Latest Tefila: 10:33 AM
Chatzos: 1:00 PM | Mincha Gedola: 1:37 PM | Sunset: 8:24 PM

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 5
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1916: Tornado outbreak kills 125 across MO and AR (83 in Warren, AR alone)
1917: Disk-shaped hailstones 6–10 inches diameter reported near Topeka, KS

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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20 Sivan 5786 | Erev Shabbos | Parshas Beha'alotcha

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ZMANIM — University City, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:57 AM
Misheyakir (standard): 4:30 AM | Misheyakir (machmir): 4:39 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:19 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:33 AM
Chatzos: 1:00 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:37 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:23 PM

ZMANIM — Chesterfield, MO (ZIP 63017)
Sunrise: 5:38 AM | Sunset: 8:24 PM (approx. 1 min later than Univ. City)

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Tonight at 8:05 PM (18 min before sunset)
Havdalah — Young Israel of St. Louis: 9:06 PM (42 min after sunset — Chesterfield sunset used)
Havdalah — Agudah of St. Louis: 9:09 PM (45 min after sunset — Chesterfield sunset used)
Please follow your rav's minhag.

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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Issued: 3:10 AM CDT Fri Jun 5, 2026 | Forecaster: Jaja
Sub-severe morning storms clearing by afternoon, strong cap suppresses development through the day. Saturday: isolated storms, highs 85-90°F, heat index low-to-mid 90s. Oppressive heat and humidity building midweek — 90s+ by Wednesday with dew points near 75°F.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — St. Louis, June 5
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• Mermaids on the Mississippi — St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station (free with admission)
• The Blue Whale Story — Saint Louis Science Center, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM, $8–$16
• Family Fun Series Fridays — Missouri History Museum, 10 AM–1 PM, FREE
• St. Louis Riverfront Cruises — Riverboats at Gateway Arch, from 10:30 AM, $free–$26
• Summer Nights at Grant's Farm — Tonight 5–10 PM, $14

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos June 6 (63132)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AM | Misheyakir: 4:30 AM / machmir 4:38 AM
Sunrise: 5:37 AM | Latest Shma: 9:19 AM | Latest Tefila: 10:33 AM
Chatzos: 1:00 PM | Mincha Gedola: 1:37 PM | Sunset: 8:24 PM

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 5
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1916: Tornado outbreak kills 125 across MO and AR (83 in Warren, AR alone)
1917: Disk-shaped hailstones 6–10 inches diameter reported near Topeka, KS

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20 Sivan 5786 | Erev Shabbos | Parshas Beha'alotcha

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ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Misheyakir (standard): 4:02 AM | Misheyakir (machmir): 4:12 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:49 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Tonight at 8:04 PM (20 min before shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 min after shkiah — Chicago minhag)

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Issued: 6:51 AM CDT Fri Jun 5, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt
A complex storm system brings waves of showers and thunderstorms today through Sunday, with a few storms potentially severe this afternoon — especially north of Interstate 80. An MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex) approaching from Iowa may produce supercell structures, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out N of I-80 early this afternoon. Areas south of I-80 will see warm, breezy conditions with highs in the low-mid 80s. Dew points rise toward 70°F by this evening — very humid. Tonight brings another round of storms with MUCAPE 2000-3000 J/kg and flash flood risk. Saturday: clearing by afternoon, mid-upper 80s. Heat builds toward mid-upper 90s next week.

Key pressure conversions: 925 mb = 27.3 inHg | 700 mb = 20.7 inHg

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 5
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June 5, 1916: Devastating tornado outbreak strikes Missouri and Arkansas — 125 lives lost in a single day, including 83 in Warren, AR alone.
June 5, 1917: Extraordinary disk-shaped hailstones 6–10 inches in diameter reported near Topeka, KS, accompanied by a tornado.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Chicago Metro, June 5
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• FAME Center Day Off School Camps — 9 AM, 1319 S State St, Chicago
• Lincoln Park Zoo — Free, 10 AM–5 PM
• Shedd Aquarium — 9 AM (great indoor option if storms arrive)
• Chicago Cultural Center — Free, open today
• Museum of Science and Industry — Hyde Park, open today

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 6 (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Misheyakir: 4:02 AM (standard) | 4:11 AM (machmir)
Netz HaChama: 5:15 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:49 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:27 PM
Shkiah: 8:23 PM

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Tags: weather, zmanim, Chicago, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, West Rogers Park, Shabbos, Erev Shabbos
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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20 Sivan 5786 | Erev Shabbos | Parshas Beha'alotcha

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ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Misheyakir (standard): 4:02 AM | Misheyakir (machmir): 4:12 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:49 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Tonight at 8:04 PM (20 min before shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 min after shkiah — Chicago minhag)

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Issued: 6:51 AM CDT Fri Jun 5, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt
A complex storm system brings waves of showers and thunderstorms today through Sunday, with a few storms potentially severe this afternoon — especially north of Interstate 80. An MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex) approaching from Iowa may produce supercell structures, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out N of I-80 early this afternoon. Areas south of I-80 will see warm, breezy conditions with highs in the low-mid 80s. Dew points rise toward 70°F by this evening — very humid. Tonight brings another round of storms with MUCAPE 2000-3000 J/kg and flash flood risk. Saturday: clearing by afternoon, mid-upper 80s. Heat builds toward mid-upper 90s next week.

Key pressure conversions: 925 mb = 27.3 inHg | 700 mb = 20.7 inHg

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 5
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June 5, 1916: Devastating tornado outbreak strikes Missouri and Arkansas — 125 lives lost in a single day, including 83 in Warren, AR alone.
June 5, 1917: Extraordinary disk-shaped hailstones 6–10 inches in diameter reported near Topeka, KS, accompanied by a tornado.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Chicago Metro, June 5
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• FAME Center Day Off School Camps — 9 AM, 1319 S State St, Chicago
• Lincoln Park Zoo — Free, 10 AM–5 PM
• Shedd Aquarium — 9 AM (great indoor option if storms arrive)
• Chicago Cultural Center — Free, open today
• Museum of Science and Industry — Hyde Park, open today

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 6 (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Misheyakir: 4:02 AM (standard) | 4:11 AM (machmir)
Netz HaChama: 5:15 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:49 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:27 PM
Shkiah: 8:23 PM

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Tags: weather, zmanim, Chicago, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, West Rogers Park, Shabbos, Erev Shabbos
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ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
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Hebrew Date: 19 Sivan 5786 | Parshas Beha'alotcha
Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Misheyakir: 4:03 AM (standard) | 4:09 AM (machmir/stricter — fulfills all opinions)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:04 PM (20 min before shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 min after shkiah — Chicago minhag)

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Hot and humid conditions dominate Chicago and the region through this week and weekend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front is expected to bring thunderstorm chances late weekend. High heat indices possible Friday and Saturday.

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MULTI-CITY FORECASTS
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Lakewood, NJ: Fri 91°F | Sat 95°F | Sun 89°F (storms after 2 PM, 30% chance)
Newark Airport: Fri 93°F | Sat 95°F | Sun 87°F (storms after 2 PM, 30% chance)
New York City: Fri 83°F | Sat 85°F | Sun 84°F (storms after 2 PM, 40% chance)
Baltimore, MD: Fri 93°F | Sat 96°F | Sun 91°F (storms possible)
Death Valley, CA: Fri 115°F / 46°C — tonight's LOW: 88°F!

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COMMUNITY — MAZEL TOV
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• Cheryl & Bruce Leon — new granddaughter born to Ilana & Rabbi Shimon Langer
• Ami Gavant — recipient of the Ida Crown Yehudi HaTov Award
• Penina Benjamin (Class of 2026) — 1st Place, National Chidon HaTanach
• William Moscovitch — completing a Daf Yomi siyum
• David & Tikva Levitt — Bar Mitzvah of son Moshe
• Lois Lefton — birthday blessings
• Simcha & Sarit Lefton — warm wishes from the community

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COMMUNITY — BD"E (CONDOLENCES)
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• Sorah Shoshana bas Avrohom a"h — passed May 29, 2026
• Dr. Harold Heyman z"l — passed May 25, 2026
• Jonathan Wolf z"l — passed May 5, 2026
• Bob Corin z"l — passed May 4, 2026
• Avis Lee Neiman a"h — passed May 17, 2026 (age 83)
• Laura Hope Weisbach a"h — passed March 13, 2026
• Roger B. Perry (age 83) — yahrtzeit June 4
• Gerald Lehrfeld — yahrtzeit June 5
• Gerald Abrams (age 81) — yahrtzeit June 5

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SCHOOL NEWS
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• Arie Crown Hebrew Day School — 8th Grade Graduation: THIS SUNDAY, June 7
• Skokie Yeshiva (HTC) — Final exams June 5

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ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
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Hebrew Date: 19 Sivan 5786 | Parshas Beha'alotcha
Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Misheyakir: 4:03 AM (standard) | 4:09 AM (machmir/stricter — fulfills all opinions)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:04 PM (20 min before shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM (50 min after shkiah — Chicago minhag)

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Hot and humid conditions dominate Chicago and the region through this week and weekend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front is expected to bring thunderstorm chances late weekend. High heat indices possible Friday and Saturday.

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MULTI-CITY FORECASTS
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Lakewood, NJ: Fri 91°F | Sat 95°F | Sun 89°F (storms after 2 PM, 30% chance)
Newark Airport: Fri 93°F | Sat 95°F | Sun 87°F (storms after 2 PM, 30% chance)
New York City: Fri 83°F | Sat 85°F | Sun 84°F (storms after 2 PM, 40% chance)
Baltimore, MD: Fri 93°F | Sat 96°F | Sun 91°F (storms possible)
Death Valley, CA: Fri 115°F / 46°C — tonight's LOW: 88°F!

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COMMUNITY — MAZEL TOV
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• Cheryl & Bruce Leon — new granddaughter born to Ilana & Rabbi Shimon Langer
• Ami Gavant — recipient of the Ida Crown Yehudi HaTov Award
• Penina Benjamin (Class of 2026) — 1st Place, National Chidon HaTanach
• William Moscovitch — completing a Daf Yomi siyum
• David & Tikva Levitt — Bar Mitzvah of son Moshe
• Lois Lefton — birthday blessings
• Simcha & Sarit Lefton — warm wishes from the community

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COMMUNITY — BD"E (CONDOLENCES)
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• Sorah Shoshana bas Avrohom a"h — passed May 29, 2026
• Dr. Harold Heyman z"l — passed May 25, 2026
• Jonathan Wolf z"l — passed May 5, 2026
• Bob Corin z"l — passed May 4, 2026
• Avis Lee Neiman a"h — passed May 17, 2026 (age 83)
• Laura Hope Weisbach a"h — passed March 13, 2026
• Roger B. Perry (age 83) — yahrtzeit June 4
• Gerald Lehrfeld — yahrtzeit June 5
• Gerald Abrams (age 81) — yahrtzeit June 5

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SCHOOL NEWS
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• Arie Crown Hebrew Day School — 8th Grade Graduation: THIS SUNDAY, June 7
• Skokie Yeshiva (HTC) — Final exams June 5

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A special edition morning briefing for the Jewish communities of University City and Chesterfield, Missouri — covering zmanim, NWS St. Louis forecast discussion, and in-depth meteorology for the St. Louis area.

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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19 Sivan 5786 — Parshas Beha'alotcha
This Shabbos: Parashat Beha'alotcha (21 Sivan 5786)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63103 / University City 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Alot HaShachar): 3:56 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin (Misheyakir): 4:29 AM
— Stricter opinion (machmir): 4:38 AM (fulfills mitzvah according to all opinions)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:18 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:31 AM
Chatzos: 12:59 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:36 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

Note: University City (63132) and Chesterfield (63017) listeners — times may differ by 1-2 minutes from downtown ZIP. Check hebcal.com with your ZIP for precise local times.

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Beha'alotcha
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:04 PM
(18 minutes before shkiah — standard minhag)

Havdalah:
• Young Israel of St. Louis: Saturday, June 6 at 9:02 PM (42 minutes after sunset)
• Agudath Israel of St. Louis: Saturday, June 6 at 9:05 PM (45 minutes after sunset)
Follow your shul's minhag.

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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NWS St. Louis (LSX) — Forecaster: Pfahler — Issued: 2:56 PM CDT June 4, 2026
Today's high: ~83–85°F | Tonight's low: 69°F
Current conditions (2:51 PM CDT): 83°F, dew point 62°F, S winds 8 mph, pressure 30.08 inHg (1017.5 mb)

Outlook:
• Friday: High 90°F — Mostly sunny, then slight chance of thunderstorms
• Saturday: High 92°F — Mostly sunny, then slight chance of thunderstorms
• Sunday: High 89°F — Chance of thunderstorms
• Monday: High 87°F — Showers and thunderstorms

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SPECIAL WEATHER TOPICS
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DEW POINT FORECAST
Current dew point: 62°F (noticeable humidity — 55–65°F range). Rising toward the 70s by next week (oppressive/tropical). NWS notes precipitable water approaching 2 inches — 99th climatological percentile.

BERMUDA HIGH
The Bermuda-Azores High is actively pumping warm, humid Gulf of Mexico air northward into the Mississippi Valley. The clockwise circulation around this semi-permanent high pressure system (center ~1020–1025 mb over the western Atlantic) is the primary driver of southerly flow into St. Louis.

HOTTEST MIDWEST AREAS TODAY
Southern Plains states (Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska) are seeing the highest temperatures today. St. Louis (mid-80s today) is on the warmer side but the big heat builds Friday–Saturday with highs of 90–92°F and heat index values near 100°F.

CORN BELT HUMIDITY (Corn Sweat)
Early-season evapotranspiration from corn crops across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and northeastern Missouri is contributing to regional humidity. Peak corn sweat occurs July–August at tasseling, but crop transpiration is already adding moisture to the regional atmosphere. Combined with Gulf moisture transport, this is driving dew points toward the 70s by next week.

LOW-LEVEL JET STREAM (Nocturnal Acceleration)
Surface winds will calm tonight as the boundary layer decouples after sunset, but the Low-Level Jet at 1,000–3,000 feet above the ground will accelerate — potentially reaching 30–60 mph overnight while the surface remains calm. The LLJ is pumping Gulf moisture northward and fueling the MCS (mesoscale convective system) tracking northeast from Kansas/Nebraska overnight toward St. Louis.

OZARK PLATEAU DOWNSLOPE WINDS
Winds descending off the Ozark Plateau (1,000–2,000 ft elevation across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas) undergo adiabatic warming as they sink toward the Mississippi River valley — adding warmth to the St. Louis area. The Missouri and Mississippi River valleys, the Missouri Bootheel, and southwestern Illinois are most impacted by this effect.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — St. Louis Metro, June 4
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Check the episode for today's family-friendly activities in the St. Louis metro area including the Saint Louis Zoo, City Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, and more.

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Shoutout to Epstein Hebrew Academy and the Orthodox Jewish communities of University City and Chesterfield. Mazel tov to all celebrating simchos this week!

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 4
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On June 4, 1860, a catastrophic tornado struck Comanche, Iowa — one of the most violent storms encountered by early settlers in the region, with damage estimated near one million dollars in 1860 currency. And on June 4, 1877, an F4 tornado tore through Mt. Carmel, Illinois — a reminder that violent weather has long shaped life in the Midwest.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 5, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:29 AM (machmir: 4:38 AM)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:36 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:18 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:32 AM
Chatzos: 12:59 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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Tags: weather, zmanim, St. Louis, Missouri, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, Midwest, University City, Chesterfield, Bermuda High, Low-Level Jet, Corn Belt, Ozark Plateau, dew point

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A special edition morning briefing for the Jewish communities of University City and Chesterfield, Missouri — covering zmanim, NWS St. Louis forecast discussion, and in-depth meteorology for the St. Louis area.

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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19 Sivan 5786 — Parshas Beha'alotcha
This Shabbos: Parashat Beha'alotcha (21 Sivan 5786)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63103 / University City 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Alot HaShachar): 3:56 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin (Misheyakir): 4:29 AM
— Stricter opinion (machmir): 4:38 AM (fulfills mitzvah according to all opinions)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:37 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:18 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:31 AM
Chatzos: 12:59 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:36 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

Note: University City (63132) and Chesterfield (63017) listeners — times may differ by 1-2 minutes from downtown ZIP. Check hebcal.com with your ZIP for precise local times.

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Beha'alotcha
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:04 PM
(18 minutes before shkiah — standard minhag)

Havdalah:
• Young Israel of St. Louis: Saturday, June 6 at 9:02 PM (42 minutes after sunset)
• Agudath Israel of St. Louis: Saturday, June 6 at 9:05 PM (45 minutes after sunset)
Follow your shul's minhag.

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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NWS St. Louis (LSX) — Forecaster: Pfahler — Issued: 2:56 PM CDT June 4, 2026
Today's high: ~83–85°F | Tonight's low: 69°F
Current conditions (2:51 PM CDT): 83°F, dew point 62°F, S winds 8 mph, pressure 30.08 inHg (1017.5 mb)

Outlook:
• Friday: High 90°F — Mostly sunny, then slight chance of thunderstorms
• Saturday: High 92°F — Mostly sunny, then slight chance of thunderstorms
• Sunday: High 89°F — Chance of thunderstorms
• Monday: High 87°F — Showers and thunderstorms

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SPECIAL WEATHER TOPICS
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DEW POINT FORECAST
Current dew point: 62°F (noticeable humidity — 55–65°F range). Rising toward the 70s by next week (oppressive/tropical). NWS notes precipitable water approaching 2 inches — 99th climatological percentile.

BERMUDA HIGH
The Bermuda-Azores High is actively pumping warm, humid Gulf of Mexico air northward into the Mississippi Valley. The clockwise circulation around this semi-permanent high pressure system (center ~1020–1025 mb over the western Atlantic) is the primary driver of southerly flow into St. Louis.

HOTTEST MIDWEST AREAS TODAY
Southern Plains states (Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska) are seeing the highest temperatures today. St. Louis (mid-80s today) is on the warmer side but the big heat builds Friday–Saturday with highs of 90–92°F and heat index values near 100°F.

CORN BELT HUMIDITY (Corn Sweat)
Early-season evapotranspiration from corn crops across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and northeastern Missouri is contributing to regional humidity. Peak corn sweat occurs July–August at tasseling, but crop transpiration is already adding moisture to the regional atmosphere. Combined with Gulf moisture transport, this is driving dew points toward the 70s by next week.

LOW-LEVEL JET STREAM (Nocturnal Acceleration)
Surface winds will calm tonight as the boundary layer decouples after sunset, but the Low-Level Jet at 1,000–3,000 feet above the ground will accelerate — potentially reaching 30–60 mph overnight while the surface...]]>1523bermuda high,chesterfield,corn belt,forecast,jewish times,low-level jet,midwest,missouri,morning briefing,nws,ozark plateau,st. louis,university city,weather,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-briefing-thursday-june-4-2026-zmanim-nws-chicago-and-more--72348286West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
Today is the 19th of Sivan, 5786 — יט' סיון תשפ"ו
This Shabbos: Parshas Beha'alotcha (Numbers 8:1–12:16)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026 (ZIP 60645)
Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=60645&sec=1

Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Noon): 12:49 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — This Weekend
Source: https://www.hebcal.com/hebcal?v=1&cfg=json&maj=on&min=on&mod=on&nx=on&year=2026&month=6&ss=on&mf=on&c=on&geo=zip&zip=60645&M=on&s=on

Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:03 PM
(20 minutes before sunset, Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday sunset)

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Source: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
Issued: 6:36 AM CDT, Thursday June 4, 2026 | Forecaster: Carlaw

WEATHER SUMMARY: Today is warm, dry, and breezy with upper-80s temperatures and elevated fire danger as relative humidity falls toward 25%. Southwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph push heat all the way to the lakeshore. Rain and thunderstorms return Friday with a Low Level Jet (LLJ) driving nocturnal storm development Friday night into Saturday. General Level 1 of 5 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (ERO) for the region Friday–Saturday. Uncertainty remains high regarding storm coverage and placement.

Key Terms:
- High pressure: Dome of sinking, stabilizing air creating dry/warm conditions
- LLJ (Low-Level Jet): Fast ribbon of low-altitude wind that intensifies at night and fuels storm development
- ECMWF: European forecast model, considered among the most accurate globally
- Shortwave trough: Small dip in the jet stream that triggers storm development
- CAPE: Convective Available Potential Energy — fuel for thunderstorm intensity
- MUCAPE: Most Unstable CAPE — maximum storm fuel in the atmospheric column
- ERO: Excessive Rainfall Outlook — NWS's forecast of flooding rainfall risk (1-4 scale)
- Corfidi vectors: Used to estimate storm motion relative to mid-level winds (training risk indicator)

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KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES — Today, Thursday June 4, 2026

1. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL (Starts Today!)
201 E. Randolph St., Millennium Park, Chicago
Runs: Thursday June 4 – Sunday June 7, 2026
Cost: FREE
Source: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/chicago-blues-festival/

2. LINCOLN PARK ZOO
2400 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago (Lincoln Park neighborhood)
Hours: Weekdays 8 AM – 5 PM
Cost: FREE — no reservations needed
Highlights: New river otter "Mystie," penguin feeding at 2 PM, seal training at 11:30 AM
Source: https://www.lpzoo.org/visit/

3. NAVY PIER — SKYLINE SESSIONS
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
Today: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Live music event on the pier with lakefront views
Source: https://navypier.org/pier-events/

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WEATHER HISTORY — On This Date, June 4

On June 4, 1877, an F4 tornado touched down just west of Mount Carmel, Illinois — about 160 miles south of Chicago — and swept northeast directly through the town of Mount Carmel in Wabash County. The tornado destroyed 20 businesses and 100 homes, killing at least 16 people and injuring 100 more. In that era, there were no radar systems, no storm warnings, and no forecasting infrastructure — communities had no warning whatsoever. Source: Wilson Weather History / glenallenweather.com

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 5, 2026 / 20 Sivan 5786
Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=60645&sec=1&date=2026-06-05

Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Noon): 12:49 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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Produced by Kol Simcha Productions
Weather With Enthusiasm
West Rogers Park, Chicago

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
Today is the 19th of Sivan, 5786 — יט' סיון תשפ"ו
This Shabbos: Parshas Beha'alotcha (Numbers 8:1–12:16)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026 (ZIP 60645)
Source: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=60645&sec=1

Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Latest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila (GRA): 10:18 AM
Chatzos (Halachic Noon): 12:49 PM
Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:27 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — This Weekend
Source: https://www.hebcal.com/hebcal?v=1&cfg=json&maj=on&min=on&mod=on&nx=on&year=2026&month=6&ss=on&mf=on&c=on&geo=zip&zip=60645&M=on&s=on

Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, June 5 at 8:03 PM
(20 minutes before sunset, Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, June 6 at 9:15 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday sunset)

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Source: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0
Issued: 6:36 AM CDT, Thursday June 4, 2026 | Forecaster: Carlaw

WEATHER SUMMARY: Today is warm, dry, and breezy with upper-80s temperatures and elevated fire danger as relative humidity falls toward 25%. Southwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph push heat all the way to the lakeshore. Rain and thunderstorms return Friday with a Low Level Jet (LLJ) driving nocturnal storm development Friday night into Saturday. General Level 1 of 5 Excessive Rainfall Outlook (ERO) for the region Friday–Saturday. Uncertainty remains high regarding storm coverage and placement.

Key Terms:
- High pressure: Dome of sinking, stabilizing air creating dry/warm conditions
- LLJ (Low-Level Jet): Fast ribbon of low-altitude wind that intensifies at night and fuels storm development
- ECMWF: European forecast model, considered among the most accurate globally
- Shortwave trough: Small dip in the jet stream that triggers storm development
- CAPE: Convective Available Potential Energy — fuel for thunderstorm intensity
- MUCAPE: Most Unstable CAPE — maximum storm fuel in the atmospheric column
- ERO: Excessive Rainfall Outlook — NWS's forecast of flooding rainfall risk (1-4 scale)
- Corfidi vectors: Used to estimate storm motion relative to mid-level winds (training risk indicator)

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KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES — Today, Thursday June 4, 2026

1. CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL (Starts Today!)
201 E. Randolph St., Millennium Park, Chicago
Runs: Thursday June 4 – Sunday June 7, 2026
Cost: FREE
Source: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/chicago-blues-festival/

2. LINCOLN PARK ZOO
2400 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago (Lincoln Park neighborhood)
Hours: Weekdays 8 AM – 5 PM
Cost: FREE — no reservations needed
Highlights:...]]>452chicago,forecast,jewish times,morning briefing,nws,weather,west rogers park,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerusalem-morning-briefing-thursday-june-4-2026-zmanim-ims-israel-and-more--72338471Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (Israel cycle)
19 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Sh'lach

TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:35 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:34 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:37 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:13 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:41 PM

SHABBOS TIMES — Parashat Sh'lach
Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting, Friday): 7:01 PM (40 min before shkiah — minhag Yerushalayim)
Havdalah (Saturday night): 8:32 PM (50 min after sunset)

WEATHER SUMMARY
Clear and beautiful in Jerusalem. High of 30°C (86°F), lows near 20°C (68°F). Northwest winds at ~5 m/s (11 mph) — the classic Mediterranean sea breeze. Humidity 20%. Zero cloud cover. No active IMS warnings for Jerusalem. Heat stress warnings remain in effect for the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area. No rain expected — deep into Jerusalem's dry season.

IMS WEATHER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Broad high-pressure ridge dominates the Eastern Mediterranean — the classic summer pattern. The Azores High extends eastward, locking out precipitation from May through September. Jerusalem at ~750-800m elevation stays comfortable while the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area below sea level experience intense heat amplification. 5-day outlook: Friday partly cloudy 29°C; Saturday–Sunday clear, 26–30°C; all dry.

WEATHER HISTORY — June 4th
On June 4, 1984, heavy rains of up to 7 inches fell over western South Dakota, causing the Bad River to rise more than 23 feet in six hours at Fort Pierre. A dam 17 miles west of the city gave way, sending floodwaters surging across roads, bridges, and homes. (Source: NWS Aberdeen, SD)

KIDS ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY
1. City of David National Park — Walk through Hezekiah's 2,800-year-old tunnel carved through solid rock. Open all day. Admission required.
2. Temple Institute (Jewish Quarter, Old City) — Tour vessels prepared for the Third Temple. English/Hebrew tours available. Admission required.
3. Dig for a Day (Beit Guvrin, ~40 min south) — Excavate real Maccabean-era caves and sift for artifacts. Open mornings. Admission required.
4. Biblical Zoo / Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Malcha) — Torah and Tanach animals. Open all day. Admission required.
5. Teddy Park Splash Fountains (near Old City walls) — Free outdoor fountain fun for young children on a warm afternoon. Free.

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel — Friday, June 5, 2026 (20 Sivan 5786)
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:35 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:34 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:38 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:13 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:42 PM

Background music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (Israel cycle)
19 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Sh'lach

TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:35 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:34 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:37 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:13 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:41 PM

SHABBOS TIMES — Parashat Sh'lach
Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting, Friday): 7:01 PM (40 min before shkiah — minhag Yerushalayim)
Havdalah (Saturday night): 8:32 PM (50 min after sunset)

WEATHER SUMMARY
Clear and beautiful in Jerusalem. High of 30°C (86°F), lows near 20°C (68°F). Northwest winds at ~5 m/s (11 mph) — the classic Mediterranean sea breeze. Humidity 20%. Zero cloud cover. No active IMS warnings for Jerusalem. Heat stress warnings remain in effect for the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area. No rain expected — deep into Jerusalem's dry season.

IMS WEATHER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Broad high-pressure ridge dominates the Eastern Mediterranean — the classic summer pattern. The Azores High extends eastward, locking out precipitation from May through September. Jerusalem at ~750-800m elevation stays comfortable while the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea area below sea level experience intense heat amplification. 5-day outlook: Friday partly cloudy 29°C; Saturday–Sunday clear, 26–30°C; all dry.

WEATHER HISTORY — June 4th
On June 4, 1984, heavy rains of up to 7 inches fell over western South Dakota, causing the Bad River to rise more than 23 feet in six hours at Fort Pierre. A dam 17 miles west of the city gave way, sending floodwaters surging across roads, bridges, and homes. (Source: NWS Aberdeen, SD)

KIDS ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY
1. City of David National Park — Walk through Hezekiah's 2,800-year-old tunnel carved through solid rock. Open all day. Admission required.
2. Temple Institute (Jewish Quarter, Old City) — Tour vessels prepared for the Third Temple. English/Hebrew tours available. Admission required.
3. Dig for a Day (Beit Guvrin, ~40 min south) — Excavate real Maccabean-era caves and sift for artifacts. Open mornings. Admission required.
4. Biblical Zoo / Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Malcha) — Torah and Tanach animals. Open all day. Admission required.
5. Teddy Park Splash Fountains (near Old City walls) — Free outdoor fountain fun for young children on a warm afternoon. Free.

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel — Friday, June 5, 2026 (20 Sivan 5786)
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:35 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:34 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:38 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:13 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:42 PM

Background music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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EPISODE SUMMARY
On the night of September 16–17, 1928, one of the deadliest hurricanes in American history struck South Florida. The storm — already responsible for over 300 deaths in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean — made landfall near West Palm Beach as a powerful Category 4 hurricane with 145 mph winds. The coastal destruction was severe, but the true catastrophe lay fifty miles inland, where the storm's winds drove the waters of Lake Okeechobee over and through its inadequate earthen dikes. The floodwaters swept across a 75-mile stretch of flat agricultural land, killing at least 2,500 people — most of them poor Black migrant farm workers who had no warning and nowhere to go.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR
A narrative-driven account of the storm's path from the eastern Atlantic through Puerto Rico and into South Florida. The episode covers the failure of the Lake Okeechobee levee, the devastating flood of the Glades communities, the tragic racial dimensions of the disaster and its aftermath, and the long-delayed recognition of the victims. Closes with the hurricane's lasting legacy: the Herbert Hoover Dike, the federal takeover of South Florida water management, and Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

KEY FACTS
- Date of Florida landfall: September 16–17, 1928
- Landfall location: Near West Palm Beach, Florida
- Category at landfall: Category 4 (145 mph sustained winds)
- Puerto Rico landfall: September 13, 1928 — Category 5 (the only Category 5 on record to hit Puerto Rico)
- Deaths in Puerto Rico: 312
- Deaths in the United States: At least 2,500 (NHC official estimate); some estimates exceed 3,000
- Total storm deaths (Caribbean + US): Estimated over 4,000
- Estimated damage (US): $25 million in 1928 dollars (~$16 billion today)
- Lake Okeechobee depth: Average 9 feet (extraordinarily shallow for its size — 30 miles across)
- Flood area: Approximately 6 miles deep x 75 miles long south of the lake
- Victims: Approximately 75% were non-white migrant farm workers
- Aftermath: Bodies disposed of in mass graves and burned on pyres; Black victims' grave went unmarked until 2003
- Legacy: Herbert Hoover Dike constructed; Army Corps of Engineers took over South Florida water management

SOURCES
- NOAA/NWS Miami: https://www.weather.gov/mfl/okeechobee
- NOAA AOML 90th Anniversary: https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hurricane_blog/90th-anniversary-of-lake-okeechobee-hurricane/
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1928_Okeechobee_hurricane
- PBS American Experience: https://www.pbs.org/video/swamp-okeechobee-hurricane-1928-qjcyfd/
- National Hurricane Center — Deadliest US Hurricanes (Blake et al., 2011)

HASHTAGS
#Okeechobee #Hurricane1928 #WeatherHistory #SanFelipe #FloridaHistory #NaturalDisaster #ExtremeWeather #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductions #LakeOkeechobee #HerbertHooverDike

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EPISODE SUMMARY
On the night of September 16–17, 1928, one of the deadliest hurricanes in American history struck South Florida. The storm — already responsible for over 300 deaths in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean — made landfall near West Palm Beach as a powerful Category 4 hurricane with 145 mph winds. The coastal destruction was severe, but the true catastrophe lay fifty miles inland, where the storm's winds drove the waters of Lake Okeechobee over and through its inadequate earthen dikes. The floodwaters swept across a 75-mile stretch of flat agricultural land, killing at least 2,500 people — most of them poor Black migrant farm workers who had no warning and nowhere to go.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR
A narrative-driven account of the storm's path from the eastern Atlantic through Puerto Rico and into South Florida. The episode covers the failure of the Lake Okeechobee levee, the devastating flood of the Glades communities, the tragic racial dimensions of the disaster and its aftermath, and the long-delayed recognition of the victims. Closes with the hurricane's lasting legacy: the Herbert Hoover Dike, the federal takeover of South Florida water management, and Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.

KEY FACTS
- Date of Florida landfall: September 16–17, 1928
- Landfall location: Near West Palm Beach, Florida
- Category at landfall: Category 4 (145 mph sustained winds)
- Puerto Rico landfall: September 13, 1928 — Category 5 (the only Category 5 on record to hit Puerto Rico)
- Deaths in Puerto Rico: 312
- Deaths in the United States: At least 2,500 (NHC official estimate); some estimates exceed 3,000
- Total storm deaths (Caribbean + US): Estimated over 4,000
- Estimated damage (US): $25 million in 1928 dollars (~$16 billion today)
- Lake Okeechobee depth: Average 9 feet (extraordinarily shallow for its size — 30 miles across)
- Flood area: Approximately 6 miles deep x 75 miles long south of the lake
- Victims: Approximately 75% were non-white migrant farm workers
- Aftermath: Bodies disposed of in mass graves and burned on pyres; Black victims' grave went unmarked until 2003
- Legacy: Herbert Hoover Dike constructed; Army Corps of Engineers took over South Florida water management

SOURCES
- NOAA/NWS Miami: https://www.weather.gov/mfl/okeechobee
- NOAA AOML 90th Anniversary: https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hurricane_blog/90th-anniversary-of-lake-okeechobee-hurricane/
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1928_Okeechobee_hurricane
- PBS American Experience: https://www.pbs.org/video/swamp-okeechobee-hurricane-1928-qjcyfd/
- National Hurricane Center — Deadliest US Hurricanes (Blake et al., 2011)

HASHTAGS
#Okeechobee #Hurricane1928 #WeatherHistory #SanFelipe #FloridaHistory #NaturalDisaster #ExtremeWeather #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductions #LakeOkeechobee #HerbertHooverDike

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EPISODE SUMMARY

On the morning of September 18, 1926, a Category 4 hurricane made landfall near Perrine, Florida — just fifteen miles south of downtown Miami — and changed American history. The storm caught a booming, unprepared city almost entirely by surprise, killing hundreds, displacing tens of thousands, and delivering the final blow to the greatest real estate speculation in American history: the Florida Land Boom.

This episode tells the full story: the storm's origin in the central Atlantic, the catastrophic failure of the warning system, the deadly lull of the eye, the destruction in Miami and Moore Haven, the economic collapse that followed — and why this hurricane still matters today.

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KEY FACTS

METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
• Storm type: Classic Cape Verde hurricane
• Formed: September 11, 1926, central Atlantic Ocean
• Category at landfall: 4 (Saffir-Simpson scale)
• Peak sustained winds: 150 mph (September 16, 1926)
• Winds at Miami landfall: 145 mph
• Recorded wind speed: 128 mph from the east/southeast at 7:30 a.m.; anemometer blew away at 8:12 a.m. while registering 120 mph; estimated peak 140–150 mph
• Barometric pressure at Miami: 27.61 inches (minimum recorded)
• Landfall location: Near Perrine, Florida (15 miles south of downtown Miami)
• Landfall date/time: Before 12:00 UTC, September 18, 1926
• Radius of storm: Approximately 60 miles wide at landfall; outermost closed isobar 375 miles across

STORM SURGE
• Coconut Grove: 14–15 feet
• Dinner Key: 11.7 feet
• Miami Beach and barrier islands: 10-foot surge
• Moore Haven (Lake Okeechobee): 13–15 feet of water after dike breach
• MacArthur Causeway: submerged under 6 feet of water

TIMELINE
• September 11: Storm forms in central Atlantic
• September 15–16: Passes north of Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; reaches Category 4
• September 17, noon: Miami Weather Bureau posts storm warnings (one step below hurricane)
• September 17, ~11 PM: Hurricane warnings finally issued as barometer drops sharply
• September 18, ~2:00 AM: Storm hits Miami Beach
• September 18, ~6:30 AM: Eye passes over downtown Miami — lull of ~35 minutes
• September 18, ~7:00 AM: Back wall of hurricane arrives; worst destruction begins
• September 20: Second landfall near Pensacola, Florida (Category 3)
• September 21: Moves into Mississippi and Louisiana

DEATH TOLL AND CASUALTIES
• Red Cross reported deaths: 372 (as of October 9, 1926)
• Deaths in Miami alone: 114
• Moore Haven deaths: At least 150 confirmed; estimates up to 300
• Missing persons: More than 800 never accounted for
• Total injured: Over 6,000
• Total deaths across full storm path (including Pensacola/Mobile): 243+

DESTRUCTION IN MIAMI AND SOUTH FLORIDA
• Homes destroyed: 2,000
• Homes damaged: 3,000
• Homeless residents: 25,000–47,000
• Every building in downtown Miami was damaged or destroyed
• Collins Avenue covered in sand; lobbies of oceanfront hotels flooded
• Utilities (electricity, water) cut off

MOORE HAVEN DISASTER
• Lake Okeechobee surge burst through earthen dikes (only 6 feet tall)
• Town submerged under 13–15 feet of water
• Most buildings swept off foundations
• Many bodies carried into the Everglades and never recovered

ECONOMIC IMPACT
• Property damage (1926 dollars): $105 million (Florida alone: $75 million)
• Adjusted for inflation: More than $164 billion in today's dollars
• Wealth-normalized estimate (2018): $235.9 billion — the costliest U.S. hurricane on record by that measure
• Estimated cost if an identical storm struck in 2005: $140–157 billion
• Described by the U.S. Weather Service as "probably the most destructive storm in the history of the United States"
• Delivered the final blow to the Florida Land Boom; thousands of newcomers left the state
• South Florida entered economic depression three years ahead of the rest of the country
• Full economic recovery did not come until the 1940s

LEGACY
• Miami appointed its first chief building inspector, who created what became the first enforced municipal building code in the United States — later adopted by more than 5,000 U.S. cities
• Florida State Legislature created the Okeechobee Flood Control District
• President-elect Herbert Hoover visited; authorized cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for comprehensive flood control
• Hurricane warning systems nationwide were overhauled
• The University of Miami, which opened weeks after the storm, spent its first 15 years in financial hardship due to the boom's collapse

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SOURCES AND FURTHER READING

• NOAA / National Weather Service Miami — "Great Miami Hurricane of 1926"
https://www.weather.gov/mfl/miami_hurricane

• NOAA National Hurricane Center — "Hurricanes in History"
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/history/

• Wikipedia — "1926 Miami hurricane"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1926_Miami_hurricane

• PBS American Experience — "The Hurricane of 1926"
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/miami-hurricane-1926/

• Flamingo Gardens — "Eye-witness Account of the Great Hurricane of 1926" (D. L. Gregory eyewitness letter)
https://flamingogardens.org/eye-witness-account-of-great-hurricane/

• Florida International University — "Great Miami Hurricane of 1926" (lecture PDF)
https://faculty.fiu.edu/~willough/met_4532/PDFS/HCN_LEC16&17_17.pdf

• Florida Climate Center — "Hurricanes: Notable Hurricanes in Florida's History"
https://climatecenter.fsu.edu/kids/topics/hurricanes/full

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
• Barnes, J. (1998). Florida's Hurricane History. University of North Carolina Press.
• Douglas, M. S. (1958). Hurricane. Rinehart and Company.
• Reardon, L. F. (1926/1986 reprint). The Florida Hurricane and Disaster. Lion and Thorne Publishers.

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HASHTAGS

#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #GreatMiamiHurricane #Hurricane1926 #MiamiHistory #FloridaHistory #HurricaneHistory #ExtremWeather #NaturalDisaster #FloridaLandBoom #HistoricalHurricane #WeatherPodcast #KolSimchaProductions #MooreHaven #LakeOkeechobee #1920s #StormHistory #CapeVerdeHurricane #Category4 #SouthFlorida

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EPISODE SUMMARY

On the morning of September 18, 1926, a Category 4 hurricane made landfall near Perrine, Florida — just fifteen miles south of downtown Miami — and changed American history. The storm caught a booming, unprepared city almost entirely by surprise, killing hundreds, displacing tens of thousands, and delivering the final blow to the greatest real estate speculation in American history: the Florida Land Boom.

This episode tells the full story: the storm's origin in the central Atlantic, the catastrophic failure of the warning system, the deadly lull of the eye, the destruction in Miami and Moore Haven, the economic collapse that followed — and why this hurricane still matters today.

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KEY FACTS

METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
• Storm type: Classic Cape Verde hurricane
• Formed: September 11, 1926, central Atlantic Ocean
• Category at landfall: 4 (Saffir-Simpson scale)
• Peak sustained winds: 150 mph (September 16, 1926)
• Winds at Miami landfall: 145 mph
• Recorded wind speed: 128 mph from the east/southeast at 7:30 a.m.; anemometer blew away at 8:12 a.m. while registering 120 mph; estimated peak 140–150 mph
• Barometric pressure at Miami: 27.61 inches (minimum recorded)
• Landfall location: Near Perrine, Florida (15 miles south of downtown Miami)
• Landfall date/time: Before 12:00 UTC, September 18, 1926
• Radius of storm: Approximately 60 miles wide at landfall; outermost closed isobar 375 miles across

STORM SURGE
• Coconut Grove: 14–15 feet
• Dinner Key: 11.7 feet
• Miami Beach and barrier islands: 10-foot surge
• Moore Haven (Lake Okeechobee): 13–15 feet of water after dike breach
• MacArthur Causeway: submerged under 6 feet of water

TIMELINE
• September 11: Storm forms in central Atlantic
• September 15–16: Passes north of Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; reaches Category 4
• September 17, noon: Miami Weather Bureau posts storm warnings (one step below hurricane)
• September 17, ~11 PM: Hurricane warnings finally issued as barometer drops sharply
• September 18, ~2:00 AM: Storm hits Miami Beach
• September 18, ~6:30 AM: Eye passes over downtown Miami — lull of ~35 minutes
• September 18, ~7:00 AM: Back wall of hurricane arrives; worst destruction begins
• September 20: Second landfall near Pensacola, Florida (Category 3)
• September 21: Moves into Mississippi and Louisiana

DEATH TOLL AND CASUALTIES
• Red Cross reported deaths: 372 (as of October 9, 1926)
• Deaths in Miami alone: 114
• Moore Haven deaths: At least 150 confirmed; estimates up to 300
• Missing persons: More than 800 never accounted for
• Total injured: Over 6,000
• Total deaths across full storm path (including Pensacola/Mobile): 243+

DESTRUCTION IN MIAMI AND SOUTH FLORIDA
• Homes destroyed: 2,000
• Homes damaged: 3,000
• Homeless residents: 25,000–47,000
• Every building in downtown Miami was damaged or destroyed
• Collins Avenue covered in sand; lobbies of oceanfront hotels flooded
• Utilities (electricity, water) cut off

MOORE HAVEN DISASTER
• Lake Okeechobee surge burst through earthen dikes (only 6 feet tall)
• Town submerged under 13–15 feet of water
• Most buildings swept off foundations
• Many bodies carried into the Everglades and never recovered

ECONOMIC IMPACT
• Property damage (1926 dollars): $105 million (Florida alone: $75 million)
• Adjusted for inflation: More than $164 billion in today's dollars
• Wealth-normalized estimate (2018): $235.9 billion...]]>4971926,extreme weather,florida,history,hurricane,miami,podcast,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerusalem-morning-briefing-wednesday-june-3-2026-zmanim-ims-israel-and-more--72325560 Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Sh'lach

TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:35 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:34 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:37 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:12 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:40 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY
A gorgeous late-spring day in Jerusalem. Clear skies with some high-level clouds drifting through this evening. High near 82°F (28°C). A northwest Mediterranean sea breeze picks up this afternoon, winds 10–14 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Humidity around 25–30%. Air quality listed as Poor due to dust and particulates — sensitive individuals should limit outdoor exposure. Tonight: mainly clear and mild, lows near 65°F (18°C).

IMS WEATHER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Issued: Israel Meteorological Service, updated 5:56 PM IDT, Wednesday June 3, 2026.
High pressure dominates the Eastern Mediterranean, extending the classic dry-season pattern over Israel. No precipitation is expected. The broad high-pressure ridge suppresses cloud formation and locks out rain systems for the foreseeable future — completely normal for early June.
Active IMS Warnings (June 3): Yellow Heat Stress Warning from 1:00 PM–7:00 PM in the Bet Shean Valley, Kinarot Valley, Jordan Valley, South Judea Desert, Dead Sea area, and Arava.
Looking ahead: Thursday brings clear skies and a high of 30°C (86°F) with an Orange Heat Stress Warning for the Jordan Valley. Friday through Sunday remain clear and dry, with temperatures ranging 26–30°C.

WEATHER HISTORY — June 3rd
On June 3, 1933, an estimated F2 tornado — with winds between 113 and 157 mph — carved a 15-mile path across the plains of South Dakota, beginning 6 miles southwest of Wilmot. A child was killed in a barn, and debris from rooftops, barns, and a church was scattered for miles. More than a dozen farms were heavily damaged, a reminder that violent tornadoes have struck communities across the full breadth of America throughout recorded history.

KIDS ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY
1. Israel Museum (Ruppin Blvd) — All day. Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls), Second Temple model, world-class exhibitions. Admission required.
2. National Library of Israel (Givat Ram) — Public tours available in Hebrew and English. New stunning building open to visitors. Free admission to general areas.
3. Ein Yael Living Museum — Morning hours. Hands-on journey to biblical-era Judea — pottery, weaving, ancient artisans. Admission required.
4. Biblical Zoo / Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Malcha) — All day. Animals from the Torah and Tanach. Great for all ages. Admission required.
5. Jerusalem Ropes Course (Jerusalem Hills) — Zip lines, rope ladders, aerial challenges for school-age children and teens. Call ahead to confirm schedule.

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:34 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:33 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:37 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:12 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:41 PM

CANDLE LIGHTING MINHAG — Jerusalem
Hadlakas Neiros: 40 minutes before Shkiah (minhag Yerushalayim)
Havdalah: 50 minutes after Shkiah (Saturday night)

Background music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Sh'lach

TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:35 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:34 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:37 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:12 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:40 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY
A gorgeous late-spring day in Jerusalem. Clear skies with some high-level clouds drifting through this evening. High near 82°F (28°C). A northwest Mediterranean sea breeze picks up this afternoon, winds 10–14 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Humidity around 25–30%. Air quality listed as Poor due to dust and particulates — sensitive individuals should limit outdoor exposure. Tonight: mainly clear and mild, lows near 65°F (18°C).

IMS WEATHER DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Issued: Israel Meteorological Service, updated 5:56 PM IDT, Wednesday June 3, 2026.
High pressure dominates the Eastern Mediterranean, extending the classic dry-season pattern over Israel. No precipitation is expected. The broad high-pressure ridge suppresses cloud formation and locks out rain systems for the foreseeable future — completely normal for early June.
Active IMS Warnings (June 3): Yellow Heat Stress Warning from 1:00 PM–7:00 PM in the Bet Shean Valley, Kinarot Valley, Jordan Valley, South Judea Desert, Dead Sea area, and Arava.
Looking ahead: Thursday brings clear skies and a high of 30°C (86°F) with an Orange Heat Stress Warning for the Jordan Valley. Friday through Sunday remain clear and dry, with temperatures ranging 26–30°C.

WEATHER HISTORY — June 3rd
On June 3, 1933, an estimated F2 tornado — with winds between 113 and 157 mph — carved a 15-mile path across the plains of South Dakota, beginning 6 miles southwest of Wilmot. A child was killed in a barn, and debris from rooftops, barns, and a church was scattered for miles. More than a dozen farms were heavily damaged, a reminder that violent tornadoes have struck communities across the full breadth of America throughout recorded history.

KIDS ACTIVITIES IN JERUSALEM TODAY
1. Israel Museum (Ruppin Blvd) — All day. Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls), Second Temple model, world-class exhibitions. Admission required.
2. National Library of Israel (Givat Ram) — Public tours available in Hebrew and English. New stunning building open to visitors. Free admission to general areas.
3. Ein Yael Living Museum — Morning hours. Hands-on journey to biblical-era Judea — pottery, weaving, ancient artisans. Admission required.
4. Biblical Zoo / Tisch Family Zoological Gardens (Malcha) — All day. Animals from the Torah and Tanach. Great for all ages. Admission required.
5. Jerusalem Ropes Course (Jerusalem Hills) — Zip lines, rope ladders, aerial challenges for school-age children and teens. Call ahead to confirm schedule.

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem, Israel — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 4:07 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:34 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:33 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:16 AM
Chatzos: 12:37 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:12 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:41 PM

CANDLE LIGHTING MINHAG — Jerusalem
Hadlakas Neiros: 40 minutes before Shkiah (minhag Yerushalayim)
Havdalah: 50 minutes after Shkiah (Saturday night)

Background music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

TODAY'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:12 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26 AM
Chatzos: 12:55 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY
A gorgeous late-spring day for Lakewood. High pressure from the Great Lakes keeps the region completely dry with mostly sunny skies. Highs in the low to mid 80s inland; the Jersey Shore runs cooler in the low 70s thanks to cold ocean waters. Sea breezes develop in the afternoon. Tonight: mostly clear and mild, lows in the 50s. The pleasant, warm stretch continues through Saturday before a trough brings cooler weather and rain chances this weekend.

NWS MOUNT HOLLY DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Issued: 6:59 AM EDT, Wednesday June 3, 2026 | Forecasters: Guzzo/MPS
Key Message 1: High pressure over the Great Lakes builds east, keeping the region dry through the end of the week. A surface low develops off the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight but is kept well offshore by high pressure. Temperatures warm to near or into the low 90s Friday-Saturday, with shore areas in the 80s.
Key Message 2: A positively-tilted upper-level trough digs in from the northwest late Sunday into early next week. GFS shows a cutoff low lingering offshore; ECMWF and CMC show a more progressive pattern. Regardless, a cooling trend, scattered showers, and possible thunderstorms arrive Sunday, with an isolated stronger/severe storm possible. A few showers linger into Monday. Temperatures return to the 70s next week.
Rip Currents: LOW risk for Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic county beaches; MODERATE risk for Cape May county and Delaware beaches.

WEATHER HISTORY — June 3rd
On June 3, 1933, a powerful F2 tornado (roughly equivalent to an EF2, with winds estimated 113–157 mph) cut a 15-mile path across South Dakota, beginning about 6 miles southwest of Wilmot. A child was killed in a barn, and debris from rooftops, barns, and a church was scattered for miles. Over a dozen farms were heavily damaged — a reminder that destructive tornadoes have struck communities across the entire country throughout history.

KIDS ACTIVITIES IN NEW JERSEY TODAY
1. Wednesday Wonder Walk at Roebling Park — Hamilton Township, 157 Westcott Ave, 10 AM–11:30 AM (free, recurring every Wednesday)
2. Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE NJ Aquarium — East Rutherford, American Dream Way, all day through June 21
3. Nature Days at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve — Far Hills, 2121 Larger Cross Road, 3–5 PM
4. Yoga on the Beach — Wildwood, NJ (all day, shore activity)

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alos HaShachar: 3:44 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:19 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:28 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:12 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26 AM
Chatzos: 12:55 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

Background music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

TODAY'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701)
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:12 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26 AM
Chatzos: 12:55 PM
Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

WEATHER SUMMARY
A gorgeous late-spring day for Lakewood. High pressure from the Great Lakes keeps the region completely dry with mostly sunny skies. Highs in the low to mid 80s inland; the Jersey Shore runs cooler in the low 70s thanks to cold ocean waters. Sea breezes develop in the afternoon. Tonight: mostly clear and mild, lows in the 50s. The pleasant, warm stretch continues through Saturday before a trough brings cooler weather and rain chances this weekend.

NWS MOUNT HOLLY DISCUSSION SUMMARY
Issued: 6:59 AM EDT, Wednesday June 3, 2026 | Forecasters: Guzzo/MPS
Key Message 1: High pressure over the Great Lakes builds east, keeping the region dry through the end of the week. A surface low develops off the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight but is kept well offshore by high pressure. Temperatures warm to near or into the low 90s Friday-Saturday, with shore areas in the 80s.
Key Message 2: A positively-tilted upper-level trough digs in from the northwest late Sunday into early next week. GFS shows a cutoff low lingering offshore; ECMWF and CMC show a more progressive pattern. Regardless, a cooling trend, scattered showers, and possible thunderstorms arrive Sunday, with an isolated stronger/severe storm possible. A few showers linger into Monday. Temperatures return to the 70s next week.
Rip Currents: LOW risk for Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic county beaches; MODERATE risk for Cape May county and Delaware beaches.

WEATHER HISTORY — June 3rd
On June 3, 1933, a powerful F2 tornado (roughly equivalent to an EF2, with winds estimated 113–157 mph) cut a 15-mile path across South Dakota, beginning about 6 miles southwest of Wilmot. A child was killed in a barn, and debris from rooftops, barns, and a church was scattered for miles. Over a dozen farms were heavily damaged — a reminder that destructive tornadoes have struck communities across the entire country throughout history.

KIDS ACTIVITIES IN NEW JERSEY TODAY
1. Wednesday Wonder Walk at Roebling Park — Hamilton Township, 157 Westcott Ave, 10 AM–11:30 AM (free, recurring every Wednesday)
2. Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE NJ Aquarium — East Rutherford, American Dream Way, all day through June 21
3. Nature Days at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve — Far Hills, 2121 Larger Cross Road, 3–5 PM
4. Yoga on the Beach — Wildwood, NJ (all day, shore activity)

TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alos HaShachar: 3:44 AM
Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:19 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:28 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:12 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26 AM
Chatzos: 12:55 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

Background music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC 4.0)

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On March 18, 1925, a tornado touched down near Ellington, Missouri and spent the next three and a half hours carving a 219-mile path of destruction through southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwestern Indiana. It remains the deadliest single tornado in recorded American history.

IN THIS EPISODE:
This episode tells the full story of the Tri-State Tornado — from the quiet Tuesday afternoon when it appeared without warning, through the obliteration of Murphysboro, De Soto, Gorham, West Frankfort, and dozens of other communities, to the haunting aftermath that changed how America thinks about weather preparedness. Personal stories, eyewitness accounts, and the legacy this storm left behind.

KEY FACTS:
- Date: March 18, 1925
- Path: Ellington, Missouri → southern Illinois → southwestern Indiana
- Path length: 219 miles — longest continuous tornado track ever recorded
- Duration: approximately 3.5 hours on the ground
- Width: up to 1 mile across
- Speed: up to 62 miles per hour
- Estimated intensity: EF5 (winds exceeding 200 mph)
- Fatalities: 695 — the most deaths from a single tornado in U.S. history
- Injuries: 2,027
- Homes destroyed: 15,000
- Counties impacted: 13 across three states
- Deaths in Murphysboro, IL alone: 234 — a record for any single community from a tornado
- Deaths at De Soto, IL school: 33 — a record for any U.S. school tornado
- Gorham, IL: 100% of structures destroyed
- Towns of Parrish, IL and Griffin, IN essentially wiped from the map

METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS:
The tornado began as a classic supercell in Missouri and transitioned to a high-precipitation mode in Illinois and Indiana. Witnesses described a massive wedge tornado — rain-wrapped and so low and wide that many did not recognize it as a tornado until it was upon them. In 1925, there was no tornado warning system, no weather radar, and no public sirens. The storm's death toll was magnified by the complete absence of any advance warning.

LEGACY:
The Tri-State Tornado directly contributed to growing pressure on meteorologists and government officials to develop better storm detection and public warning infrastructure. It took decades and many more tragedies before the National Weather Service tornado warning network came into being — but the memory of March 18, 1925 drove that work forward.

SOURCES FOR FURTHER READING:
- National Weather Service Paducah — 1925 Tornado: https://www.weather.gov/pah/1925Tornado
- E-Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology — The 1925 Tri-State Tornado Damage Path: https://ejssm.com/ojs/index.php/site/article/view/47
- Illinois State Museum — The Tri-State Tornado: Tragedy and Resilience: https://www.emuseum.org/exhibitions/the-tri-state-tornado-tragedy-and-resilience
- NWS Meteorological Analysis (PDF): https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/1925_Tornado/Maddox_etal_TriStateMeteor.pdf

HASHTAGS:
#weather #tornado #history #TriStateTornado #1925 #extremeweather #weatherhistory #Illinois #Missouri #Indiana #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductions

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On March 18, 1925, a tornado touched down near Ellington, Missouri and spent the next three and a half hours carving a 219-mile path of destruction through southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwestern Indiana. It remains the deadliest single tornado in recorded American history.

IN THIS EPISODE:
This episode tells the full story of the Tri-State Tornado — from the quiet Tuesday afternoon when it appeared without warning, through the obliteration of Murphysboro, De Soto, Gorham, West Frankfort, and dozens of other communities, to the haunting aftermath that changed how America thinks about weather preparedness. Personal stories, eyewitness accounts, and the legacy this storm left behind.

KEY FACTS:
- Date: March 18, 1925
- Path: Ellington, Missouri → southern Illinois → southwestern Indiana
- Path length: 219 miles — longest continuous tornado track ever recorded
- Duration: approximately 3.5 hours on the ground
- Width: up to 1 mile across
- Speed: up to 62 miles per hour
- Estimated intensity: EF5 (winds exceeding 200 mph)
- Fatalities: 695 — the most deaths from a single tornado in U.S. history
- Injuries: 2,027
- Homes destroyed: 15,000
- Counties impacted: 13 across three states
- Deaths in Murphysboro, IL alone: 234 — a record for any single community from a tornado
- Deaths at De Soto, IL school: 33 — a record for any U.S. school tornado
- Gorham, IL: 100% of structures destroyed
- Towns of Parrish, IL and Griffin, IN essentially wiped from the map

METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS:
The tornado began as a classic supercell in Missouri and transitioned to a high-precipitation mode in Illinois and Indiana. Witnesses described a massive wedge tornado — rain-wrapped and so low and wide that many did not recognize it as a tornado until it was upon them. In 1925, there was no tornado warning system, no weather radar, and no public sirens. The storm's death toll was magnified by the complete absence of any advance warning.

LEGACY:
The Tri-State Tornado directly contributed to growing pressure on meteorologists and government officials to develop better storm detection and public warning infrastructure. It took decades and many more tragedies before the National Weather Service tornado warning network came into being — but the memory of March 18, 1925 drove that work forward.

SOURCES FOR FURTHER READING:
- National Weather Service Paducah — 1925 Tornado: https://www.weather.gov/pah/1925Tornado
- E-Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology — The 1925 Tri-State Tornado Damage Path: https://ejssm.com/ojs/index.php/site/article/view/47
- Illinois State Museum — The Tri-State Tornado: Tragedy and Resilience: https://www.emuseum.org/exhibitions/the-tri-state-tornado-tragedy-and-resilience
- NWS Meteorological Analysis (PDF): https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/1925_Tornado/Maddox_etal_TriStateMeteor.pdf

HASHTAGS:
#weather #tornado #history #TriStateTornado #1925 #extremeweather #weatherhistory #Illinois #Missouri #Indiana #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductions

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HEBREW DATE & PARASHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:23 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:37 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:05 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:42 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

Source: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 21215

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WEATHER SUMMARY
A quietly beautiful day in Baltimore — upper 70s to low 80s, clear skies, light NE winds. High pressure building overhead. Tonight drops to mid-upper 50s. Heat builds Thursday (mid-80s) and peaks Friday-Saturday (lower 90s) before a cold front brings widespread rain and possible severe storms Sunday. QPF 0.25–1.00" of rain expected — welcome given ongoing drought conditions. Coastal Flood Advisory for Annapolis/Chesapeake Bay tidal areas through 9 AM.

NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC (LWX) AFD issued 3:30 AM by forecasters CJL and SRT.

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ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980
Grand Island, Nebraska: six simultaneous tornadoes moved in a rare counterclockwise loop around the city. Five killed, 200+ injured. A landmark case study in tornado dynamics studied for decades.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, Wednesday June 3

1. Port Discovery Children's Museum — 35 Market Place, Inner Harbor | 9 AM–4 PM | $19.95/person | Hands-on exhibits, 3-story tree house, toddler area

2. Maryland Zoo at Druid Hill Park — 10 AM–4 PM | $24.95 adults, $19.95 children | African Journey, penguin feeding, Maryland Wilderness

3. B&O Railroad Museum — 901 W. Pratt St. | Ice Cream Sundays (all week) | Museum admission + ice cream | Oldest American railroad collection

4. Inner Harbor Waterfront — FREE | Open all day | Scenic walk, National Aquarium views, historic ships, Domino Sugar sign

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)

• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:59 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:32 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:23 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:37 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:05 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:42 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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VOICES IN THIS EPISODE
• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing
• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim
• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)
• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)
• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities

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HEBREW DATE & PARASHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:23 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:37 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:05 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:42 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM

Source: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 21215

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WEATHER SUMMARY
A quietly beautiful day in Baltimore — upper 70s to low 80s, clear skies, light NE winds. High pressure building overhead. Tonight drops to mid-upper 50s. Heat builds Thursday (mid-80s) and peaks Friday-Saturday (lower 90s) before a cold front brings widespread rain and possible severe storms Sunday. QPF 0.25–1.00" of rain expected — welcome given ongoing drought conditions. Coastal Flood Advisory for Annapolis/Chesapeake Bay tidal areas through 9 AM.

NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC (LWX) AFD issued 3:30 AM by forecasters CJL and SRT.

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ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980
Grand Island, Nebraska: six simultaneous tornadoes moved in a rare counterclockwise loop around the city. Five killed, 200+ injured. A landmark case study in tornado dynamics studied for decades.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, Wednesday June 3

1. Port Discovery Children's Museum — 35 Market Place, Inner Harbor | 9 AM–4 PM | $19.95/person | Hands-on exhibits, 3-story tree house, toddler area

2. Maryland Zoo at Druid Hill Park — 10 AM–4 PM | $24.95 adults, $19.95 children | African Journey, penguin feeding, Maryland Wilderness

3. B&O Railroad Museum — 901 W. Pratt St. | Ice Cream Sundays (all week) | Museum admission + ice cream | Oldest American railroad collection

4. Inner Harbor Waterfront — FREE | Open all day | Scenic walk, National Aquarium views, historic ships, Domino Sugar sign

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)

• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:59 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:32 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:23 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:37 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:05 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:42 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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VOICES IN THIS EPISODE
• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing
• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim
• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)
• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)
• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities

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HEBREW DATE & PARASHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:25 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:54 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:31 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

Source: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 11219

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WEATHER SUMMARY
A beautiful, gradually warming day for Brooklyn and the New York metro. The longwave trough has pushed off the coast, replaced by upper-level high pressure building from the west. Highs in the lower-to-mid 80s with tolerable humidity. No rain until the weekend. Summer heat arrives Friday and Saturday with lows 90s possible — dry enough to feel comfortable. Rain and thunderstorms likely Saturday night into Sunday as a cold front approaches.

NWS New York (OKX) AFD issued 3:39 AM by forecaster JE (corrected).

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ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980
Grand Island, Nebraska was struck by six simultaneous tornadoes that moved in a rare counterclockwise loop around the city. Five killed, over 200 injured. A landmark case study in tornado meteorology studied for decades.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Brooklyn & NYC, Wednesday June 3

1. Brooklyn Greek Festival — FREE | Through June 9 | Schermerhorn St, Downtown Brooklyn | 11 AM daily | Food, music, dancing, kids activities

2. Brooklyn Bridge Park Free Youth Basketball Clinics — FREE | 5 PM | Ages 4-17 | Led by KING Hoops | No registration needed

3. Brooklyn Public Library — FREE | Central Branch, Grand Army Plaza | 10 AM–8 PM | Story time + children's programs all day

4. Harry Potter Store 5th Anniversary — FREE treats | 935 Broadway, Manhattan | Hats, anniversary pins, free cake for first 100 guests

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)

• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:40 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:16 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:25 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:54 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:32 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:23 PM

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VOICES IN THIS EPISODE
• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing
• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim
• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)
• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)
• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities

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HEBREW DATE & PARASHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:25 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:54 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:31 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

Source: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 11219

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WEATHER SUMMARY
A beautiful, gradually warming day for Brooklyn and the New York metro. The longwave trough has pushed off the coast, replaced by upper-level high pressure building from the west. Highs in the lower-to-mid 80s with tolerable humidity. No rain until the weekend. Summer heat arrives Friday and Saturday with lows 90s possible — dry enough to feel comfortable. Rain and thunderstorms likely Saturday night into Sunday as a cold front approaches.

NWS New York (OKX) AFD issued 3:39 AM by forecaster JE (corrected).

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ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980
Grand Island, Nebraska was struck by six simultaneous tornadoes that moved in a rare counterclockwise loop around the city. Five killed, over 200 injured. A landmark case study in tornado meteorology studied for decades.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Brooklyn & NYC, Wednesday June 3

1. Brooklyn Greek Festival — FREE | Through June 9 | Schermerhorn St, Downtown Brooklyn | 11 AM daily | Food, music, dancing, kids activities

2. Brooklyn Bridge Park Free Youth Basketball Clinics — FREE | 5 PM | Ages 4-17 | Led by KING Hoops | No registration needed

3. Brooklyn Public Library — FREE | Central Branch, Grand Army Plaza | 10 AM–8 PM | Story time + children's programs all day

4. Harry Potter Store 5th Anniversary — FREE treats | 935 Broadway, Manhattan | Hats, anniversary pins, free cake for first 100 guests

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026
Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)

• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:40 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:16 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:10 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:25 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:54 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:32 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:23 PM

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VOICES IN THIS EPISODE
• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing
• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim
• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)
• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)
• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities

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HEBREW DATE & PARASHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:26 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

Source: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 60645

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WEATHER SUMMARY
Another gorgeous day inland with highs in the mid-80s. Surface high pressure building east over lower Michigan keeps skies clear and winds light. Lake cooling confined to immediate shoreline. Afternoon humidity drops into the 20s (%) inland — quite dry for early June. Rain and storms return Friday as a shortwave trough approaches. Fire weather watch possible Thursday due to low humidity, gusty southwest winds, and dry vegetation.

NWS Chicago AFD issued 6:17 AM by forecasters Carlaw and Doom.

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ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980
Grand Island, Nebraska was struck by six simultaneous tornadoes that moved in a counterclockwise loop — an almost unprecedented event. Five people were killed, over 200 injured. The unusual storm motion made this a landmark case study in tornado meteorology and dynamics, studied by researchers for decades.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Chicago Metro, Wednesday June 3

1. Maggie Daley Park Play Garden — Free, open all day | Mini golf 10 AM–8 PM | 337 E Randolph St, Chicago

2. Garfield Park Conservatory — Free admission | 4.5 acres of plants under glass | 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago

3. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Free for Illinois residents Wednesdays | Butterfly haven | 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago

4. Millennium Park — Free Lunchtime Concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Noon–1 PM | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)

• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:25 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:03 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:27 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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VOICES IN THIS EPISODE
• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing
• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim
• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)
• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)
• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities

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PRODUCTION NOTES
• Background music: "Glass Beads" by Blue Dot Sessions
• Audio speed: 1.1x
• Produced by Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARASHA
18 Sivan 5786 | Parashat Beha'alotcha

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:26 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

Source: Hebcal API (hebcal.com) — ZIP 60645

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WEATHER SUMMARY
Another gorgeous day inland with highs in the mid-80s. Surface high pressure building east over lower Michigan keeps skies clear and winds light. Lake cooling confined to immediate shoreline. Afternoon humidity drops into the 20s (%) inland — quite dry for early June. Rain and storms return Friday as a shortwave trough approaches. Fire weather watch possible Thursday due to low humidity, gusty southwest winds, and dry vegetation.

NWS Chicago AFD issued 6:17 AM by forecasters Carlaw and Doom.

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ON THIS DATE IN WEATHER HISTORY — June 3, 1980
Grand Island, Nebraska was struck by six simultaneous tornadoes that moved in a counterclockwise loop — an almost unprecedented event. Five people were killed, over 200 injured. The unusual storm motion made this a landmark case study in tornado meteorology and dynamics, studied by researchers for decades.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Chicago Metro, Wednesday June 3

1. Maggie Daley Park Play Garden — Free, open all day | Mini golf 10 AM–8 PM | 337 E Randolph St, Chicago

2. Garfield Park Conservatory — Free admission | 4.5 acres of plants under glass | 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago

3. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum — Free for Illinois residents Wednesdays | Butterfly haven | 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago

4. Millennium Park — Free Lunchtime Concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Noon–1 PM | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 4, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)

• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:25 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:03 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM
• Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
• Chatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:49 PM
• Mincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:27 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:22 PM

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VOICES IN THIS EPISODE
• Brian (ElevenLabs) — Opening, Zmanim, Weather History, Closing
• Sarah (ElevenLabs) — Weather Summary, Tomorrow's Zmanim
• Adam (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (technical sections)
• Rachel (ElevenLabs) — NWS Discussion (continued)
• Matilda (ElevenLabs) — Kids Activities

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PRODUCTION NOTES
• Background music: "Glass Beads" by Blue Dot Sessions
• Audio speed: 1.1x
• Produced by Kol Simcha Productions

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Your complete daily briefing for West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) — including zmanim, a fully annotated National Weather Service Chicago forecast discussion, a special weather history moment, family activities in the Chicago metro area, and tomorrow's zmanim.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

☀️ TODAY'S ZMANIM (June 2, 2026 / 17 Sivan 5786)
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:03 AM
• Latest Tefila (Gra): 10:18 AM
• Chatzos: 12:49 PM
• Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:26 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:20 PM

📖 JEWISH CALENDAR
• Hebrew Date: 17 Sivan 5786
• Parasha: Beha'alotcha

🌤️ PLAIN-ENGLISH WEATHER SUMMARY
Gorgeous day across Chicago. High pressure in full control — sunny skies, low humidity, highs in the upper 70s to near 80 inland. Cooler by the lake in the mid-60s due to an onshore lake breeze. No rain until Friday. Enjoy it.

📡 NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION — FULLY ANNOTATED
Every piece of meteorological terminology explained in plain English — pressure levels, model names (GFS, ECMWF, NAM), abbreviations (PWAT, CAPE, PBL, RH, PoPs, NBM, VFR), and technical concepts (synoptic flow, column thickness, planetary boundary layer, shortwaves, large-scale blocking, and more).

🗓️ ON THIS DAY IN WEATHER HISTORY
June 2, 1860 — A long-track tornado tore through eastern Iowa and western Illinois, killing 92 people with no warning of any kind — one of the events that eventually led to the creation of the United States national weather service in 1869.

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN CHICAGO TODAY
• Shedd Aquarium — Free admission for Illinois residents, 5–9 PM
• Field Museum — Legendary Late Hours with Pokémon exhibit, 5–9 PM
• Gallagher Way / Old Town School Wiggleworms — Live music, fountain play, outdoor movie, 10 AM. Free.

📅 TOMORROW'S ZMANIM (June 3, 2026 / 18 Sivan 5786)
• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:26 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:03 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM
• Latest Tefila (Gra): 10:18 AM
• Chatzos: 12:49 PM
• Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:26 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
Zmanim calculated for West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645).
NWS forecast discussion sourced from the National Weather Service Chicago (LOT).

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Your complete daily briefing for West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) — including zmanim, a fully annotated National Weather Service Chicago forecast discussion, a special weather history moment, family activities in the Chicago metro area, and tomorrow's zmanim.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

☀️ TODAY'S ZMANIM (June 2, 2026 / 17 Sivan 5786)
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:03 AM
• Latest Tefila (Gra): 10:18 AM
• Chatzos: 12:49 PM
• Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:26 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:20 PM

📖 JEWISH CALENDAR
• Hebrew Date: 17 Sivan 5786
• Parasha: Beha'alotcha

🌤️ PLAIN-ENGLISH WEATHER SUMMARY
Gorgeous day across Chicago. High pressure in full control — sunny skies, low humidity, highs in the upper 70s to near 80 inland. Cooler by the lake in the mid-60s due to an onshore lake breeze. No rain until Friday. Enjoy it.

📡 NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION — FULLY ANNOTATED
Every piece of meteorological terminology explained in plain English — pressure levels, model names (GFS, ECMWF, NAM), abbreviations (PWAT, CAPE, PBL, RH, PoPs, NBM, VFR), and technical concepts (synoptic flow, column thickness, planetary boundary layer, shortwaves, large-scale blocking, and more).

🗓️ ON THIS DAY IN WEATHER HISTORY
June 2, 1860 — A long-track tornado tore through eastern Iowa and western Illinois, killing 92 people with no warning of any kind — one of the events that eventually led to the creation of the United States national weather service in 1869.

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY ACTIVITIES IN CHICAGO TODAY
• Shedd Aquarium — Free admission for Illinois residents, 5–9 PM
• Field Museum — Legendary Late Hours with Pokémon exhibit, 5–9 PM
• Gallagher Way / Old Town School Wiggleworms — Live music, fountain play, outdoor movie, 10 AM. Free.

📅 TOMORROW'S ZMANIM (June 3, 2026 / 18 Sivan 5786)
• Alos HaShachar (Halachic Dawn): 3:26 AM
• Misheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:03 AM
• Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
• Latest Krias Shma (Gra): 9:02 AM
• Latest Tefila (Gra): 10:18 AM
• Chatzos: 12:49 PM
• Earliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:26 PM
• Shkiah (Sunset): 8:21 PM

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
Zmanim calculated for West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645).
NWS forecast discussion sourced from the National Weather Service Chicago (LOT).

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Episode 1

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On the morning of March 12, 1888, New York City woke up to what seemed like an ordinary Monday. The temperature had been 50 degrees the day before. By dawn, everything had changed.

In this episode, we cover one of the most catastrophic and consequential weather events in American history — the Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great White Hurricane. Over three days, this storm killed more than 400 people along the Eastern Seaboard, stranded 15,000 commuters on elevated train lines above the frozen streets of Manhattan, and buried the city under snowdrifts that reached the second and third stories of buildings — with the highest recorded drift in Gravesend, Brooklyn reaching 52 feet.

We tell the story of Roscoe Conkling — one of the most powerful politicians in America — who refused to take a cab home and paid for it with his life. We explore how the blizzard exposed the fatal vulnerability of New York's tangled web of above-ground telegraph lines and elevated railways. And we trace the direct line from this storm to one of the greatest infrastructure decisions in American history: the construction of the New York City subway.

This is the story of the storm that built a city.

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WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• How a 50-degree March Sunday became a whiteout by Monday morning — and why no one saw it coming
• The 15,000 commuters stranded on elevated train lines above the frozen streets, and the entrepreneurs who charged 50 cents a person to climb down to safety
• The cobweb of telegraph and telephone wires above Manhattan — and how the blizzard tore it all down
• The story of Roscoe Conkling's fatal three-hour walk through the storm
• The record 52-foot snowdrift in Gravesend, Brooklyn
• How the New York Stock Exchange closed for two days — and wouldn't close for weather again until Hurricane Sandy in 2012
• The 24 million cubic yards of snow that had to be removed by hand
• How the blizzard directly led to the construction of the New York City subway, opening in 1904

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KEY FACTS:

• Date: March 12–14, 1888
• Region: Eastern United States — New York City, New England, Mid-Atlantic
• Deaths: More than 400 (approximately 200 in New York City alone)
• Ships lost: More than 200 grounded or wrecked in New York Harbor
• Maximum snowfall: 50+ inches in parts of Connecticut
• Highest snowdrift recorded: 52 feet, Gravesend, Brooklyn
• Wind speeds: Up to 80 mph
• Temperature drop: Nearly 40 degrees overnight from March 11 to 12
• New York subway groundbreaking: 1900 — directly influenced by the blizzard

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SOURCES & FURTHER READING:

• "The Blizzard of '88" by Mary Cable (1988)
• National Weather Service — Historic Blizzard of 1888: weather.gov
• New York Times archive coverage, March 1888
• "Roscoe Conkling of New York" by David M. Jordan
• New York Transit Museum — History of the NYC Subway

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New episodes released daily — each one covering a different extreme historical weather event.

#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Blizzard1888 #GreatWhiteHurricane #WeatherHistory #ExtremeWeather #NewYorkHistory #KolSimchaProductions #Podcast #HistoricalWeather #Meteorology

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Episode 1

─────────────────────────────────────────────────

On the morning of March 12, 1888, New York City woke up to what seemed like an ordinary Monday. The temperature had been 50 degrees the day before. By dawn, everything had changed.

In this episode, we cover one of the most catastrophic and consequential weather events in American history — the Great Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great White Hurricane. Over three days, this storm killed more than 400 people along the Eastern Seaboard, stranded 15,000 commuters on elevated train lines above the frozen streets of Manhattan, and buried the city under snowdrifts that reached the second and third stories of buildings — with the highest recorded drift in Gravesend, Brooklyn reaching 52 feet.

We tell the story of Roscoe Conkling — one of the most powerful politicians in America — who refused to take a cab home and paid for it with his life. We explore how the blizzard exposed the fatal vulnerability of New York's tangled web of above-ground telegraph lines and elevated railways. And we trace the direct line from this storm to one of the greatest infrastructure decisions in American history: the construction of the New York City subway.

This is the story of the storm that built a city.

─────────────────────────────────────────────────

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• How a 50-degree March Sunday became a whiteout by Monday morning — and why no one saw it coming
• The 15,000 commuters stranded on elevated train lines above the frozen streets, and the entrepreneurs who charged 50 cents a person to climb down to safety
• The cobweb of telegraph and telephone wires above Manhattan — and how the blizzard tore it all down
• The story of Roscoe Conkling's fatal three-hour walk through the storm
• The record 52-foot snowdrift in Gravesend, Brooklyn
• How the New York Stock Exchange closed for two days — and wouldn't close for weather again until Hurricane Sandy in 2012
• The 24 million cubic yards of snow that had to be removed by hand
• How the blizzard directly led to the construction of the New York City subway, opening in 1904

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KEY FACTS:

• Date: March 12–14, 1888
• Region: Eastern United States — New York City, New England, Mid-Atlantic
• Deaths: More than 400 (approximately 200 in New York City alone)
• Ships lost: More than 200 grounded or wrecked in New York Harbor
• Maximum snowfall: 50+ inches in parts of Connecticut
• Highest snowdrift recorded: 52 feet, Gravesend, Brooklyn
• Wind speeds: Up to 80 mph
• Temperature drop: Nearly 40 degrees overnight from March 11 to 12
• New York subway groundbreaking: 1900 — directly influenced by the blizzard

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SOURCES & FURTHER READING:

• "The Blizzard of '88" by Mary Cable (1988)
• National Weather Service — Historic Blizzard of 1888: weather.gov
• New York Times archive coverage, March 1888
• "Roscoe Conkling of New York" by David M. Jordan
• New York Transit Museum — History of the NYC Subway

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes released daily — each one covering a different extreme historical weather event.

#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Blizzard1888 #GreatWhiteHurricane #WeatherHistory #ExtremeWeather #NewYorkHistory #KolSimchaProductions #Podcast #HistoricalWeather #Meteorology

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A Kol Simcha Productions Podcast:

 On the morning of September 8, 1900, the 38,000 residents of Galveston, Texas woke up to enormous, thrilling waves — and went to the beach to watch them. By nightfall, at least 8,000 of them were dead. The 1900 Galveston Hurricane remains the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States — more than five times deadlier than Hurricane Katrina. This is the full story: the arrogance that left a city defenseless, the physics of storm surge that swallowed an island whole, the eyewitness accounts of survival and loss, and the breathtaking engineering comeback that followed. In this episode, we cover:

• Why Galveston in 1900 was one of the most important cities in America — the "New York of the South" and the "Wall Street of the Southwest"
• How the island's maximum elevation of just 8.7 feet above sea level made it catastrophically vulnerable
• Isaac Cline, the Weather Bureau chief who called the idea of a damaging Galveston hurricane "a crazy idea" — nine years before one arrived
• How Cuban forecasters saw the storm coming and warned U.S. meteorologists — and how those warnings were suppressed by the bureau's director, Willis Moore
• A minute-by-minute account of September 8, 1900, including the 4-foot surge in 4 seconds at 7:30 p.m., documented by Isaac Cline in his own firsthand report
• How floating debris became battering rams, destroying city blocks in a chain reaction
• The engineering marvel that followed: a 17-foot seawall and raising an entire city on hand-turned jackscrews
• Why Galveston lost its crown to Houston — and never got it back
• What this storm teaches us about storm surge, dismissed warnings, and hurricane preparedness today

Timestamps

• 0:00 — Cold Open: September 8, 1900
• 1:30 — Welcome to Weather With Enthusiasm
• 3:00 — Galveston: The New York of the South
• 6:00 — The Storm Builds: Science & Arrogance
• 9:30 — September 8 — Hour by Hour
• 14:00 — The Aftermath
• 17:00 — What Science Learned
• 19:30 — Outro & What's Next

Key Facts From This Episode

• The 1900 Galveston Hurricane made landfall on September 8, 1900 as a Category 4 storm
• Storm surge: approximately 15.7 feet — on an island with a maximum elevation of 8.7 feet
• Estimated wind speeds: 120–140 mph (the anemometer blew off at 6:15 p.m. after recording 100 mph)
• Death toll: a minimum of 6,000; most estimates cite 8,000–10,000; some reach 12,000
• Isaac Cline's 1891 Galveston Daily News article called a damaging hurricane "a crazy idea"
• The 4-foot-in-4-seconds surge at 7:30 p.m. is documented in Cline's own Monthly Weather Review report
• The Galveston Seawall: 17 feet high, 3.3 miles long at completion on July 29, 1904
• More than 2,000 structures were raised on hand-turned jackscrews; the island grade was elevated up to 17 feet
• The seawall proved itself in the 1909 and 1915 hurricanes — the 1915 storm killed 8 people, versus thousands in 1900

Sources & Further Reading

• Isaac M. Cline's firsthand report — Monthly Weather Review, September 1900 (NOAA)
• 1900 Galveston Hurricane — Wikipedia
• Isaac Cline — Wikipedia
• The Great Storm: History & Aftermath — Visit Galveston
• History of the Galveston Seawall — Galveston & Texas History Center
• Storm FAQs — Galveston & Texas History Center
• Galveston Hurricane of 1900 — National Park Service
• Galveston 1900: 125 Years After the Storm — Ohio State Origins
• Blown Away: Galveston Hurricane 1900 (Willis Moore/Cuba warnings) — HistoryNet
• Milton Elford survivor letter — Exploros / EyeWitness to History

About Weather With Enthusiasm Storms. History. Climate. Wonder. Weather With Enthusiasm is a podcast from Kol Simcha Productions that dives into the most extraordinary atmospheric events in human history — with the reverence, awe, and obsessive detail they deserve. We cover weather science, historical storms, climate, and the human stories at the intersection of all three. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. If this episode moved you, share it — and leave a review. It genuinely helps other curious people find the show. Next episode: One of the most violent blizzards in American history — a storm that shut down an entire region and rewrote the rules on winter preparedness. #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Galveston1900 #HurricaneHistory #StormSurge #NaturalDisasters #WeatherHistory #Meteorology #AmericanHistory #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #WeatherPodcast #ClimateHistory
Timestamp Breakdown:

• 00:00 - 01:03: The calm before the storm: Galveston on the morning of Sept 8, 1900.
• 01:03 - 02:05: The four-foot surge: How a city was erased in seconds.
• 02:05 - 03:19: Galveston: "The New York of the South" – a thriving metropolis.
• 03:19 - 04:10: The fatal flaw: Galveston's low elevation and ignored warnings.
• 04:10 - 05:13: Isaac Klein's "crazy idea" and the removal of natural defenses.
• 05:13 - 06:17: The storm's birth and the ignored Cuban warnings.
• 06:17 - 07:20: The monster approaches: Category 4 hurricane aimed at Galveston.
• 07:20 - 08:31: Sept 8th morning: Thrilling waves and the beginnings of flood.
• 08:31 - 09:36: Waist-deep water, Klein's warnings, and houses becoming weapons.
• 09:36 - 10:37: The 4-foot surge in 4 seconds: The point of no return.
• 10:37 - 11:38: Night of terror: Unimaginable winds and the struggle for survival.
• 11:38 - 12:39: The aftermath: A city destroyed, thousands dead, and the body problem.
• 12:39 - 13:40: Galveston fights back: The audacious plan to raise the island.
• 13:40 - 14:44: The seawall and grade raising: How Galveston rebuilt and survived.
• 14:44 - 15:59: The cost beyond lives: Houston rises, Galveston fades.
• 15:59 - 17:13: Lesson 1: The power of storm surge. Lesson 2: The cost of dismissing experts.
• 17:13 - 18:03: Lesson 3: Genuine resilience – innovation born from catastrophe.
• 18:03 - 18:31: Conclusion: The overwhelming story of human hubris, nature's power, and audacity.

#GalvestonHurricane #1900Storm #DeadliestDisaster #USHistory #NaturalDisaster #StormSurge #WeatherHistory #Hurricane #TexasHistory #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #SurvivalStory #EngineeringMarvel #ClimateHistory #HumanResilience #Meteorology #TrueStory #GalvestonIsland #ForgottenHistory #CoastalLiving #DisasterPreparedness #WeatherFacts #PodcastEpisode #MustListen #HistoricalEvents #PowerfulStories #NatureStrikesBack #TexasCoastalBend #GreatStorm #OceanPower

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72288043Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:31:10 +0000trueSimcha Lefton"The Storm That Erased a City: Galveston, 1900" A Kol Simcha Productions Podcast:  On the morning of September 8, 1900, the 38,000 residents of Galveston, Texas woke up to enormous, thrilling waves — and went to the beach to watch them. By...
A Kol Simcha Productions Podcast:

 On the morning of September 8, 1900, the 38,000 residents of Galveston, Texas woke up to enormous, thrilling waves — and went to the beach to watch them. By nightfall, at least 8,000 of them were dead. The 1900 Galveston Hurricane remains the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States — more than five times deadlier than Hurricane Katrina. This is the full story: the arrogance that left a city defenseless, the physics of storm surge that swallowed an island whole, the eyewitness accounts of survival and loss, and the breathtaking engineering comeback that followed. In this episode, we cover:

• Why Galveston in 1900 was one of the most important cities in America — the "New York of the South" and the "Wall Street of the Southwest"
• How the island's maximum elevation of just 8.7 feet above sea level made it catastrophically vulnerable
• Isaac Cline, the Weather Bureau chief who called the idea of a damaging Galveston hurricane "a crazy idea" — nine years before one arrived
• How Cuban forecasters saw the storm coming and warned U.S. meteorologists — and how those warnings were suppressed by the bureau's director, Willis Moore
• A minute-by-minute account of September 8, 1900, including the 4-foot surge in 4 seconds at 7:30 p.m., documented by Isaac Cline in his own firsthand report
• How floating debris became battering rams, destroying city blocks in a chain reaction
• The engineering marvel that followed: a 17-foot seawall and raising an entire city on hand-turned jackscrews
• Why Galveston lost its crown to Houston — and never got it back
• What this storm teaches us about storm surge, dismissed warnings, and hurricane preparedness today

Timestamps

• 0:00 — Cold Open: September 8, 1900
• 1:30 — Welcome to Weather With Enthusiasm
• 3:00 — Galveston: The New York of the South
• 6:00 — The Storm Builds: Science & Arrogance
• 9:30 — September 8 — Hour by Hour
• 14:00 — The Aftermath
• 17:00 — What Science Learned
• 19:30 — Outro & What's Next

Key Facts From This Episode

• The 1900 Galveston Hurricane made landfall on September 8, 1900 as a Category 4 storm
• Storm surge: approximately 15.7 feet — on an island with a maximum elevation of 8.7 feet
• Estimated wind speeds: 120–140 mph (the anemometer blew off at 6:15 p.m. after recording 100 mph)
• Death toll: a minimum of 6,000; most estimates cite 8,000–10,000; some reach 12,000
• Isaac Cline's 1891 Galveston Daily News article called a damaging hurricane "a crazy idea"
• The 4-foot-in-4-seconds surge at 7:30 p.m. is documented in Cline's own Monthly Weather Review report
• The Galveston Seawall: 17 feet high, 3.3 miles long at completion on July 29, 1904
• More than 2,000 structures were raised on hand-turned jackscrews; the island grade was elevated up to 17 feet
• The seawall proved itself in the 1909 and 1915 hurricanes — the 1915 storm killed 8 people, versus thousands in 1900

Sources & Further Reading

• Isaac M. Cline's firsthand report — Monthly Weather Review, September 1900 (NOAA)
• 1900 Galveston Hurricane — Wikipedia
• Isaac Cline — Wikipedia
• The Great Storm: History & Aftermath — Visit Galveston
• 11311900storm,climatehistory,coastalliving,deadliestdisaster,engineeringmarvel,forgottenhistory,galvestonhurricane,galvestonisland,historypodcast,humanresilience,hurricane,meteorology,naturaldisaster,podcast,stormsurge,survivalstory,texashistory,truestory,ushistory,weatherhistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-death-the-weather-that-made-it-possible--72264822
  In this bonus episode, we trace the climate chain that led from an unidentified tropical volcano in 1345 to crop failures across Europe, desperate grain traders sailing into plague territory, and ultimately the Black Death — which killed 40 to 60 percent of Europe's population between 1347 and 1353.
  
  All facts in this episode are drawn from peer-reviewed research, including a December 2025 study published in Communications Earth & Environment.
  
  ⏱️ TIMESTAMP BREAKDOWN
  [00:00] Introduction — Weather and the deadliest pandemic in history
  [00:45] What most people know about the Black Death
  [01:30] The climate connection most people don't know
  [02:15] The Medieval Warm Period ends — and the Little Ice Age begins
  [03:00] The Great Famine of 1315–1317 — heavy rains, rotting crops, millions dead
  [04:00] Tree ring and ice core evidence — three cold, wet summers before the plague
  [05:00] Medieval physicians record the abnormal weather in 1348
  [05:30] The volcanic cooling of 1345 and the grain trade chain reaction
  [06:15] Central Asian rodent boom and collapse — how the bacterium reached Europe
  [07:00] The full chain from volcano to plague — what the research shows
  [07:25] Closing reflection
  
  #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #BlackDeath #ClimateHistory #Plague #MedievalWeather #LittleIceAge #YersiniaPestis #HistoricalWeather #VolcanicWinter #ClimateScience #PodcastHistory #WeatherPodcast #ExtremWeather #MedievalHistory #ClimateAndDisease #HistoryPodcast #SciencePodcast #NaturalDisaster #GreatFamine #WeatherAndHistory
  
  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72264822Sun, 31 May 2026 18:23:37 +0000Simcha LeftonWhat if the deadliest pandemic in human history was partly triggered by a volcanic eruption no one knew about? In this bonus episode, we trace the climate chain that led from an unidentified tropical volcano in 1345 to crop failures across Europe,...
  In this bonus episode, we trace the climate chain that led from an unidentified tropical volcano in 1345 to crop failures across Europe, desperate grain traders sailing into plague territory, and ultimately the Black Death — which killed 40 to 60 percent of Europe's population between 1347 and 1353.
  
  All facts in this episode are drawn from peer-reviewed research, including a December 2025 study published in Communications Earth & Environment.
  
  ⏱️ TIMESTAMP BREAKDOWN
  [00:00] Introduction — Weather and the deadliest pandemic in history
  [00:45] What most people know about the Black Death
  [01:30] The climate connection most people don't know
  [02:15] The Medieval Warm Period ends — and the Little Ice Age begins
  [03:00] The Great Famine of 1315–1317 — heavy rains, rotting crops, millions dead
  [04:00] Tree ring and ice core evidence — three cold, wet summers before the plague
  [05:00] Medieval physicians record the abnormal weather in 1348
  [05:30] The volcanic cooling of 1345 and the grain trade chain reaction
  [06:15] Central Asian rodent boom and collapse — how the bacterium reached Europe
  [07:00] The full chain from volcano to plague — what the research shows
  [07:25] Closing reflection
  
  #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #BlackDeath #ClimateHistory #Plague #MedievalWeather #LittleIceAge #YersiniaPestis #HistoricalWeather #VolcanicWinter #ClimateScience #PodcastHistory #WeatherPodcast #ExtremWeather #MedievalHistory #ClimateAndDisease #HistoryPodcast #SciencePodcast #NaturalDisaster #GreatFamine #WeatherAndHistory
  
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  - 00:00-01:42: "Blue Horizon" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 01:42-02:54: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 02:54-03:55: "Grimmer" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 03:55-04:57: "Long as Night" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 04:57-06:06: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 06:06-07:30: "Stepback" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 07:30-08:36: "Smooth Waters" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 08:36-10:13: "Shift of Currents" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 10:13-11:43: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 11:43-12:15: "In Paler Skies" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 12:15-13:59: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions
  
  • 13:59-14:41: "Wistful" by Blue Dot Sessions
  
  
  • **Chapter 1: A Continent-Scale Freeze**
  • An introduction to the February 2021 Arctic outbreak. We discuss how a disrupted polar vortex and a southward-shifted jet stream opened the door for a massive displacement of Arctic air, turning a series of winter storms into a national disaster [1, 2].
  • **Chapter 2: Deep Freeze and Deadly Ice in North Texas**
  • A look at the catastrophic conditions in Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco. This chapter covers the extreme duration of sub-freezing temperatures, including DFW's 139 consecutive hours below freezing, and the devastating, deadly 100-vehicle pileup caused by invisible ice on I-35W [2, 3]. 
  • **Chapter 3: Historic Wind Chills Hit Houston**
  • Moving southeast to a city built for heat and hurricanes, we explore how Houston experienced its first-ever local wind chill warning, with temperatures plummeting into the low teens and measurable snow and sleet covering the metro area [3, 4].
  • **Chapter 4: A Subtropical Shock in South Texas**
  • Exploring the "killing freeze" that struck the lower Rio Grande Valley and Brownsville. We detail how places accustomed to mild winters suddenly faced temperatures in the teens and twenties, freezing rain, and ice-covered palm trees [4, 5].
  • **Chapter 5: Oklahoma Trapped Under Arctic Air**
  • A breakdown of Oklahoma’s statewide, brutal cold wave. We highlight the unprecedented moment when all 120 of the state's mesonet stations recorded below-zero temperatures at the exact same time [5, 6].
  • **Chapter 6: The Cold Reaches the Gulf Coast and Florida**
  • Examining the storm's reach into the Deep South. This chapter covers the 23 consecutive hours of sub-freezing temperatures at the New Orleans airport and the dangerous wind chills and icy overpasses that stretched all the way into the Florida Panhandle [7, 8].
  • **Chapter 7: Lake-Effect Snow Buries the Midwest**
  • Shifting the focus to Chicago and the Great Lakes, we detail how the Arctic setup combined with a powerful winter system to create an extreme lake-effect snow event, dropping up to 18 inches of snow in places like Evanston while nearby areas saw a fraction of that amount [9-11].
  • **Chapter 8: Conclusion: One Atmosphere, Many Local Disasters**
  • A final reflection on the sheer scale of the February 2021 outbreak. We discuss how the storm's duration, varied precipitation, and widespread reach exposed deep infrastructural weaknesses across the country, rewriting the record books from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes [12, 13].
  
  
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  - 00:00-01:42: "Blue Horizon" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 01:42-02:54: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 02:54-03:55: "Grimmer" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 03:55-04:57: "Long as Night" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 04:57-06:06: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 06:06-07:30: "Stepback" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 07:30-08:36: "Smooth Waters" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 08:36-10:13: "Shift of Currents" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 10:13-11:43: "Currentbourne" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 11:43-12:15: "In Paler Skies" by Blue Dot Sessions
  - 12:15-13:59: "Slim Suspicion" by Blue Dot Sessions
  
  • 13:59-14:41: "Wistful" by Blue Dot Sessions
  
  
  • **Chapter 1: A Continent-Scale Freeze**
  • An introduction to the February 2021 Arctic outbreak. We discuss how a disrupted polar vortex and a southward-shifted jet stream opened the door for a massive displacement of Arctic air, turning a series of winter storms into a national disaster [1, 2].
  • **Chapter 2: Deep Freeze and Deadly Ice in North Texas**
  • A look at the catastrophic conditions in Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco. This chapter covers the extreme duration of sub-freezing temperatures, including DFW's 139 consecutive hours below freezing, and the devastating, deadly 100-vehicle pileup caused by invisible ice on I-35W [2, 3]. 
  • **Chapter 3: Historic Wind Chills Hit Houston**
  • Moving southeast to a city built for heat and hurricanes, we explore how Houston experienced its first-ever local wind chill warning, with temperatures plummeting into the low teens and measurable snow and sleet covering the metro area [3, 4].
  • **Chapter 4: A Subtropical Shock in South Texas**
  • Exploring the "killing freeze" that struck the lower Rio Grande Valley and Brownsville. We detail how places accustomed to mild winters suddenly faced temperatures in the teens and twenties, freezing rain, and ice-covered palm trees [4, 5].
  • **Chapter 5: Oklahoma Trapped Under Arctic Air**
  • A breakdown of Oklahoma’s statewide, brutal cold wave. We highlight the unprecedented moment when all 120 of the state's mesonet stations recorded below-zero temperatures at the exact same time [5, 6].
  • **Chapter 6: The Cold Reaches the Gulf Coast and Florida**
  • Examining the storm's reach into the Deep South. This chapter covers the 23 consecutive hours of sub-freezing temperatures at the New Orleans airport and the dangerous wind chills and icy overpasses that stretched all the way into the Florida Panhandle [7, 8].
  • **Chapter 7: Lake-Effect Snow Buries the Midwest**
  • Shifting the focus to Chicago and the Great Lakes, we detail how the Arctic setup combined with a powerful winter system to create an extreme lake-effect snow event, dropping up to 18 inches of snow in places like Evanston while nearby areas saw a fraction of that amount [9-11].
  • **Chapter 8: Conclusion: One Atmosphere, Many Local Disasters**
  • A final reflection on the sheer scale of the February 2021 outbreak. We discuss how the storm's duration, varied precipitation, and widespread reach exposed deep infrastructural weaknesses across the country, rewriting the record books from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes [12, 13].
  
  
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  00:00 - Introduction: The Paradox of Arctic Temperatures
  
  01:04 - Record High Temperatures in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic
  
   03:25 - Part 2: The Recipe for Extreme Heat (Ingredients 1-4)
  
   05:36 - Ingredient 5: 24-Hour Daylight and Solar Angles
  
  08:04 - Part 4: The Energy Budget - Why the North Pole Wins
  
   09:54 - Surface vs. Top-of-Atmosphere Insolation
  
  10:39 - Part 5: Sun Angle vs. Duration - Thought Experiments (Fairbanks vs. Death Valley)
  
   12:09 - Continued Thought Experiments: Death Valley's Sun Angle in Utqiagvik
  
   14:13 - Part 6: Why the Real Arctic Doesn't Bake - Limiting Factors
  
  15:19 - Part 7: Seasonal Lag - Why Records Peak Near June 21
  
  16:53 - Part 8: The Latitude of Peak Heat - Why Death Valley Wins
  
  18:35 - Additional Factors for Subtropical Desert Heat
  
  19:49 - Part 9: Could the Arctic Reach 121°F?
  
  20:52 - Climate Change Attribution and Extreme Events
  
  21:54 - Part 11: Humidity - Why the Far North Can't Replicate the Gulf Coast
  
   22:58 - Environment Canada Heat Warnings & Calibration
  
  23:59 - Part 13: UV Index in the Arctic
  
   25:02 - Conclusion: The Arctic Paradox in a Single Sentence
  
  20 Hashtags
  
  : #ArcticHeat #ExtremeWeather #ClimateScience #SolarInsolation #HeatDome #ArcticCircle #ClimateChange #WeatherPhenomenon #Permafrost #SiberiaHeat #AlaskaWeather #YukonWeather #LyttonBC #DeathValley #NorthPole #SeasonalLag #UVIndex #Meteorology #Geography #WeatherRecords
  
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  00:00 - Introduction: The Paradox of Arctic Temperatures
  
  01:04 - Record High Temperatures in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic
  
   03:25 - Part 2: The Recipe for Extreme Heat (Ingredients 1-4)
  
   05:36 - Ingredient 5: 24-Hour Daylight and Solar Angles
  
  08:04 - Part 4: The Energy Budget - Why the North Pole Wins
  
   09:54 - Surface vs. Top-of-Atmosphere Insolation
  
  10:39 - Part 5: Sun Angle vs. Duration - Thought Experiments (Fairbanks vs. Death Valley)
  
   12:09 - Continued Thought Experiments: Death Valley's Sun Angle in Utqiagvik
  
   14:13 - Part 6: Why the Real Arctic Doesn't Bake - Limiting Factors
  
  15:19 - Part 7: Seasonal Lag - Why Records Peak Near June 21
  
  16:53 - Part 8: The Latitude of Peak Heat - Why Death Valley Wins
  
  18:35 - Additional Factors for Subtropical Desert Heat
  
  19:49 - Part 9: Could the Arctic Reach 121°F?
  
  20:52 - Climate Change Attribution and Extreme Events
  
  21:54 - Part 11: Humidity - Why the Far North Can't Replicate the Gulf Coast
  
   22:58 - Environment Canada Heat Warnings & Calibration
  
  23:59 - Part 13: UV Index in the Arctic
  
   25:02 - Conclusion: The Arctic Paradox in a Single Sentence
  
  20 Hashtags
  
  : #ArcticHeat #ExtremeWeather #ClimateScience #SolarInsolation #HeatDome #ArcticCircle #ClimateChange #WeatherPhenomenon #Permafrost #SiberiaHeat #AlaskaWeather #YukonWeather #LyttonBC #DeathValley #NorthPole #SeasonalLag #UVIndex #Meteorology #Geography #WeatherRecords
  
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  • 00:00 - 01:03: The Challenge of Forecasting: Diagnosing a "Patient You Cannot Physically Touch"
  • 01:03 - 02:09: Early Attempts: Kites, Hydrogen Balloons, and Near-Death Experiences
  • 02:09 - 03:19: The Breakthrough: Leon Teisserenc de Bort and the Discovery of Atmospheric Layers
  • 03:19 - 04:20: The Radiosonde: Robert Bureau's Innovation and Its Lasting Impact
  • 04:20 - 05:29: Anatomy of a Modern Weather Balloon: Latex, Lift Gas, and the Helium Shortage
  • 05:29 - 06:34: The History of Helium: Discovered in Space, Now a Precious Earth Resource
  • 06:34 - 07:42: The Radiosonde's Inner Workings: Sensors, GPS, and the Power of Data
  • 07:42 - 08:48: Global Synchronization: Why and How 900 Balloons Launch Simultaneously
  • 08:48 - 09:53: The Dramatic Ascent: From Small Balloon to Exploding Giant
  • 09:53 - 10:54: The Aftermath: Where Radiosondes Go and Why Most Aren't Recovered
  • 10:54 - 11:56: Why Balloons Still Matter: Calibrating Satellites and Feeding Forecast Models
  • 11:56 - 12:57: Chaos Theory and Forecast Busts: The Raleigh Blizzard Case Study
  • 12:57 - 13:58: The System Works: Improved Accuracy in Hurricane and Daily Forecasts
  • 13:58 - 15:01: The Future in Peril: Rising Costs, Staffing Shortages, and Network Gaps
  • 15:01 - 16:09: Specialized Balloons and Emerging Technologies: Ozonesondes, Dropsondes, and Autonomous Systems
  • 16:09 - 16:54: The Enduring Legacy: A Century-Old Technology Still Powering Modern Weather
  20 Hashtags: #WeatherBalloons #Meteorology #WeatherForecasting #Radiosonde #AtmosphericScience #HeliumShortage #DeepDive #SciencePodcast #ClimateChange #HurricaneForecast #NumericalWeatherPrediction #GPS #SatelliteCalibration #ChaosTheory #WeatherTech #NWS #Forecasting #Atmosphere #UnsungHeroes #ModernWeather
  
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  • 00:00 - 01:03: The Challenge of Forecasting: Diagnosing a "Patient You Cannot Physically Touch"
  • 01:03 - 02:09: Early Attempts: Kites, Hydrogen Balloons, and Near-Death Experiences
  • 02:09 - 03:19: The Breakthrough: Leon Teisserenc de Bort and the Discovery of Atmospheric Layers
  • 03:19 - 04:20: The Radiosonde: Robert Bureau's Innovation and Its Lasting Impact
  • 04:20 - 05:29: Anatomy of a Modern Weather Balloon: Latex, Lift Gas, and the Helium Shortage
  • 05:29 - 06:34: The History of Helium: Discovered in Space, Now a Precious Earth Resource
  • 06:34 - 07:42: The Radiosonde's Inner Workings: Sensors, GPS, and the Power of Data
  • 07:42 - 08:48: Global Synchronization: Why and How 900 Balloons Launch Simultaneously
  • 08:48 - 09:53: The Dramatic Ascent: From Small Balloon to Exploding Giant
  • 09:53 - 10:54: The Aftermath: Where Radiosondes Go and Why Most Aren't Recovered
  • 10:54 - 11:56: Why Balloons Still Matter: Calibrating Satellites and Feeding Forecast Models
  • 11:56 - 12:57: Chaos Theory and Forecast Busts: The Raleigh Blizzard Case Study
  • 12:57 - 13:58: The System Works: Improved Accuracy in Hurricane and Daily Forecasts
  • 13:58 - 15:01: The Future in Peril: Rising Costs, Staffing Shortages, and Network Gaps
  • 15:01 - 16:09: Specialized Balloons and Emerging Technologies: Ozonesondes, Dropsondes, and Autonomous Systems
  • 16:09 - 16:54: The Enduring Legacy: A Century-Old Technology Still Powering Modern Weather
  20 Hashtags: #WeatherBalloons #Meteorology #WeatherForecasting #Radiosonde #AtmosphericScience #HeliumShortage #DeepDive #SciencePodcast #ClimateChange #HurricaneForecast #NumericalWeatherPrediction #GPS #SatelliteCalibration #ChaosTheory #WeatherTech #NWS #Forecasting #Atmosphere #UnsungHeroes #ModernWeather
  
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  00:00 - Introduction: The Physics of Flight
  
   01:02 - Elevation: The Mile-High Magic of Coors Field 02:04 - Temperature: The Heat is On (and So Are the Dingers)
  
  03:07 - Humidity: The Surprising Secret to Lighter Air 03:47 - Ballpark Breakdown: Coors Field - The Home Run Capital
  
   04:15 - Ballpark Breakdown: Wrigley Field - The Wind Factor
  
   04:54 - Ballpark Breakdown: Busch Stadium - St. Louis Summers
  
  05:17 - Ballpark Breakdown: Globe Life Field - Climate Control
  
  05:54 - Honorable Mentions: Yankee Stadium, Fenway, Oracle Park
  
   06:21 - Conclusion: The Atmosphere as a Player
  
   #BaseballPhysics #HomeRunFactors #AirDensity #Elevation #Temperature #Humidity #CoorsField #WrigleyWind #BuschStadiumHeat #GlobeLifeClimate #YankeeStadiumShortPorch #FenwayGreenMonster #OracleParkChallenge #MagnusForce #HumidorEffect #ThinAirPodcast #BaseballScience #FlyBallDistance #AtmosphericImpact #GameChanger
  
  Sources Cited - University of Illinois Physics — Alan Nathan, *Effect of Temperature on Home Run Production* - University of Illinois Physics — *Baseball at High Altitude (Denver)* - University of Colorado Boulder — *The Physics of Baseball at a Mile High* (2021) - Chemistry LibreTexts — *Home Run Distance and Humidity* - Yahoo Sports / Henry Johnson — Wrigley Field wind analysis (410 Cubs home games, 2021–2025) - 1063 The Buzz — Globe Life Field roof rules - MLB.com — humidor & wind impact reporting
  
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  00:00 - Introduction: The Physics of Flight
  
   01:02 - Elevation: The Mile-High Magic of Coors Field 02:04 - Temperature: The Heat is On (and So Are the Dingers)
  
  03:07 - Humidity: The Surprising Secret to Lighter Air 03:47 - Ballpark Breakdown: Coors Field - The Home Run Capital
  
   04:15 - Ballpark Breakdown: Wrigley Field - The Wind Factor
  
   04:54 - Ballpark Breakdown: Busch Stadium - St. Louis Summers
  
  05:17 - Ballpark Breakdown: Globe Life Field - Climate Control
  
  05:54 - Honorable Mentions: Yankee Stadium, Fenway, Oracle Park
  
   06:21 - Conclusion: The Atmosphere as a Player
  
   #BaseballPhysics #HomeRunFactors #AirDensity #Elevation #Temperature #Humidity #CoorsField #WrigleyWind #BuschStadiumHeat #GlobeLifeClimate #YankeeStadiumShortPorch #FenwayGreenMonster #OracleParkChallenge #MagnusForce #HumidorEffect #ThinAirPodcast #BaseballScience #FlyBallDistance #AtmosphericImpact #GameChanger
  
  Sources Cited - University of Illinois Physics — Alan Nathan, *Effect of Temperature on Home Run Production* - University of Illinois Physics — *Baseball at High Altitude (Denver)* - University of Colorado Boulder — *The Physics of Baseball at a Mile High* (2021) - Chemistry LibreTexts — *Home Run Distance and Humidity* - Yahoo Sports / Henry Johnson — Wrigley Field wind analysis (410 Cubs home games, 2021–2025) - 1063 The Buzz — Globe Life Field roof rules - MLB.com — humidor & wind impact reporting
  
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  00:00 - The desert Southwest summer engine
  01:00 - What the May-June ridge is
  02:10 - Core cities: Rio Grande Village, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso
  03:20 - Expansion zone: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
  04:30 - Why St. Louis is a hinge city
  05:45 - Why Chicago is on the edge
  06:50 - The cool start to May 2026
  08:00 - Greenland blocking, East Coast troughing, and Hudson Bay influence
  09:15 - The May 16-17 warming signal
  10:30 - What could slow the ridge down
  12:00 - When the ridge expands in an average year
  13:20 - 2026 bottom line
  Hashtags:
  #Weather
  #Meteorology
  #MayJuneRidge
  #WesternRidge
  #SummerWeather
  #HeatRidge
  #DesertSouthwest
  #GreatPlainsWeather
  #MidwestWeather
  #StLouisWeather
  #ChicagoWeather
  #RioGrandeVillage
  #HudsonBayLow
  #GreenlandBlocking
  #EastCoastTrough
  #ClimatePatterns
  #LongRangeForecast
  #WeatherForecast
  #HeatDome
  #Summer2026
  
  
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  00:00 - The desert Southwest summer engine
  01:00 - What the May-June ridge is
  02:10 - Core cities: Rio Grande Village, Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso
  03:20 - Expansion zone: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri
  04:30 - Why St. Louis is a hinge city
  05:45 - Why Chicago is on the edge
  06:50 - The cool start to May 2026
  08:00 - Greenland blocking, East Coast troughing, and Hudson Bay influence
  09:15 - The May 16-17 warming signal
  10:30 - What could slow the ridge down
  12:00 - When the ridge expands in an average year
  13:20 - 2026 bottom line
  Hashtags:
  #Weather
  #Meteorology
  #MayJuneRidge
  #WesternRidge
  #SummerWeather
  #HeatRidge
  #DesertSouthwest
  #GreatPlainsWeather
  #MidwestWeather
  #StLouisWeather
  #ChicagoWeather
  #RioGrandeVillage
  #HudsonBayLow
  #GreenlandBlocking
  #EastCoastTrough
  #ClimatePatterns
  #LongRangeForecast
  #WeatherForecast
  #HeatDome
  #Summer2026
  
  
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  00:00 - 01:08: The Enigma of Sudden Thunderstorms: From Calm Sky to Bruised Plum
  
  01:08 - 02:09: The Environmental Lapse Rate (ELR): Measuring Vertical Temperature Drop
  
  02:09 - 03:10: Introducing Air Parcels: The Predictable Behavior of Rising Air
  
  03:10 - 04:11: Adiabatic Lapse Rates: Dry (DLR) vs. Moist (MLR) Cooling Benchmarks
  
  04:11 - 05:12: The Latent Heat Secret: Why Moist Air Cools Slower (Condensation's Role)
   
  05:12 - 06:18: Buoyancy Battle: Comparing Parcel to Environment for Storm Formation
  
  06:18 - 07:21:  Stability Explained: The Beach Ball Analogy (Stable vs. Unstable)
  
  07:21 - 08:21:  Super Adiabatic & Steep Lapse Rates: Fueling Violent Updrafts (CAPE)
  
  08:21 - 09:22: The "Cap" or Convective Inhibition: Suppressing Storm Ignition
  
  09:22 - 10:24:  The Elevated Mixed Layer (EML): Nature's Pressure Cooker
  
  10:24 - 11:27:  Origin of the EML: Advection from Hot, Dry Regions (Mexican Plateau)
  
  11:27 - 12:31: Chicago's EML Setup: Southwesterly Winds & Mid-Level Heat
  
  12:31 - 13:32: EML vs. Local Features: Why Mid-Level Heat Matters
  
  13:32 - 14:35: The Role of Cold Air Aloft: Steep Lapse Rates & Lightning Generation
  
  14:35 - 15:39: Breaking the Cap: The Role of Mechanical Triggers (Cold Fronts)
  
  15:39 - 16:39: Normal vs. Stable vs. Storm-Triggering Lapse Rates (Celsius)
  
  16:39 - 17:41: Lapse Rates in Imperial Units (Fahrenheit & Feet)
  
  17:41 - 18:41:  Analyzing Chicago's Lapse Rate: A Dramatic Contrast
  
  18:41 - 19:42: Why NWS Warns of Lightning Despite Local Stability: Microclimates & Triggers
  
  19:42 - 20:43: The Interconnected System: Surface Heating & Lifting Mechanisms
  
  
  #WeatherExplained #AtmosphericStability #LapseRates #ThunderstormScience #Meteorology #ElevatedMixedLayer #WeatherPhenomenon #StormFormation #ConvectiveInhibition #LatentHeat #Buoyancy #CAPE #WeatherForecasting #AtmosphericPhysics #ClimateScience #DryAdiabatic #MoistAdiabatic #WeatherEducation #SevereWeather #NatureMystery
  
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  This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71906388Thu, 07 May 2026 20:00:02 +0000trueSimcha LeftonThe Invisible War Above: Understanding Atmospheric Stability and Thunderstorms 00:00 - 01:08: The Enigma of Sudden Thunderstorms: From Calm Sky to Bruised Plum 01:08 - 02:09: The Environmental Lapse Rate (ELR): Measuring Vertical Temperature Drop...
  00:00 - 01:08: The Enigma of Sudden Thunderstorms: From Calm Sky to Bruised Plum
  
  01:08 - 02:09: The Environmental Lapse Rate (ELR): Measuring Vertical Temperature Drop
  
  02:09 - 03:10: Introducing Air Parcels: The Predictable Behavior of Rising Air
  
  03:10 - 04:11: Adiabatic Lapse Rates: Dry (DLR) vs. Moist (MLR) Cooling Benchmarks
  
  04:11 - 05:12: The Latent Heat Secret: Why Moist Air Cools Slower (Condensation's Role)
   
  05:12 - 06:18: Buoyancy Battle: Comparing Parcel to Environment for Storm Formation
  
  06:18 - 07:21:  Stability Explained: The Beach Ball Analogy (Stable vs. Unstable)
  
  07:21 - 08:21:  Super Adiabatic & Steep Lapse Rates: Fueling Violent Updrafts (CAPE)
  
  08:21 - 09:22: The "Cap" or Convective Inhibition: Suppressing Storm Ignition
  
  09:22 - 10:24:  The Elevated Mixed Layer (EML): Nature's Pressure Cooker
  
  10:24 - 11:27:  Origin of the EML: Advection from Hot, Dry Regions (Mexican Plateau)
  
  11:27 - 12:31: Chicago's EML Setup: Southwesterly Winds & Mid-Level Heat
  
  12:31 - 13:32: EML vs. Local Features: Why Mid-Level Heat Matters
  
  13:32 - 14:35: The Role of Cold Air Aloft: Steep Lapse Rates & Lightning Generation
  
  14:35 - 15:39: Breaking the Cap: The Role of Mechanical Triggers (Cold Fronts)
  
  15:39 - 16:39: Normal vs. Stable vs. Storm-Triggering Lapse Rates (Celsius)
  
  16:39 - 17:41: Lapse Rates in Imperial Units (Fahrenheit & Feet)
  
  17:41 - 18:41:  Analyzing Chicago's Lapse Rate: A Dramatic Contrast
  
  18:41 - 19:42: Why NWS Warns of Lightning Despite Local Stability: Microclimates & Triggers
  
  19:42 - 20:43: The Interconnected System: Surface Heating & Lifting Mechanisms
  
  
  #WeatherExplained #AtmosphericStability #LapseRates #ThunderstormScience #Meteorology #ElevatedMixedLayer #WeatherPhenomenon #StormFormation #ConvectiveInhibition #LatentHeat #Buoyancy #CAPE #WeatherForecasting #AtmosphericPhysics #ClimateScience #DryAdiabatic #MoistAdiabatic #WeatherEducation #SevereWeather #NatureMystery
  
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  00:00 Intro
  00:15 What the models agree on
  00:35 Why NAM 5 km looks strongest
  01:05 Meteoblue and ECMWF comparison
  01:35 Why ICON may be too warm
  01:55 Final model ranking
  02:10 Bottom line forecast
  
  
  A quick hyperlocal model breakdown for West Rogers Park in Chicago. Today’s pick is the NAM 5 km for the near-term forecast because it should handle lake-breeze cooling and small neighborhood wind shifts better than the broader global models.
  
  
  
  #WestRogersPark #ChicagoWeather #HyperlocalWeather #WeatherModels #NAM5km #Meteoblue #ECMWF #ICONModel #LakeBreeze #LakeMichigan #NorthSideChicago #IllinoisWeather #WeatherPodcast #LocalForecast #ChicagoForecast #CoolWeather #SpringWeather #ModelComparison #WeatherUpdate #ForecastBreakdown
  
  
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  00:00 Intro
  00:15 What the models agree on
  00:35 Why NAM 5 km looks strongest
  01:05 Meteoblue and ECMWF comparison
  01:35 Why ICON may be too warm
  01:55 Final model ranking
  02:10 Bottom line forecast
  
  
  A quick hyperlocal model breakdown for West Rogers Park in Chicago. Today’s pick is the NAM 5 km for the near-term forecast because it should handle lake-breeze cooling and small neighborhood wind shifts better than the broader global models.
  
  
  
  #WestRogersPark #ChicagoWeather #HyperlocalWeather #WeatherModels #NAM5km #Meteoblue #ECMWF #ICONModel #LakeBreeze #LakeMichigan #NorthSideChicago #IllinoisWeather #WeatherPodcast #LocalForecast #ChicagoForecast #CoolWeather #SpringWeather #ModelComparison #WeatherUpdate #ForecastBreakdown
  
  
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  This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>133falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-5th-2026-chicago-weather-briefing-cooler-air-showers-lake-breeze-1--7187852500:00 Intro
  00:15 Showers near I-80 and south
  00:40 Cooler temperatures today and Wednesday
  01:05 Frost watch note for Wednesday night
  01:25 Aviation update: MDW, GYY, ORD, DPA
  01:50 Friday and weekend shower chances
  02:05 Bottom line forecast
  A quick Chicago-area weather update for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, covering scattered showers, cooler temperatures, lake breeze wind shifts, and the next rain chances later this week.
  #
  
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  00:15 Showers near I-80 and south
  00:40 Cooler temperatures today and Wednesday
  01:05 Frost watch note for Wednesday night
  01:25 Aviation update: MDW, GYY, ORD, DPA
  01:50 Friday and weekend shower chances
  02:05 Bottom line forecast
  A quick Chicago-area weather update for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, covering scattered showers, cooler temperatures, lake breeze wind shifts, and the next rain chances later this week.
  #
  
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• 00:00 Arkansas Severe Weather Outlook & Risk Areas
• 01:11 Storm Uncertainty, Main Threats & Northeast Risk
• 02:15 Practical Takeaways & Staying Weather Aware

Hashtags: #SevereWeather #Arkansas #WeatherAlert #Tornado #Hail #DamagingWinds #StormPredictionCenter #WeatherBriefing #MidSouthWeather #WeatherOutlook #May5th #WeatherAware #Storms #WeatherUpdate #Meteorology #WeatherSafety #NortheastWeather #ConvectiveOutlook #WeatherForecast #StaySafe

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00:00 Arkansas Severe Weather Outlook & Risk Areas

01:11 Storm Uncertainty, Main Threats & Northeast Risk

02:15 Practical Takeaways & Staying Weather Aware

Hashtags: #SevereWeather #Arkansas #WeatherAlert #Tornado #Hail #DamagingWinds #StormPredictionCenter #WeatherBriefing #MidSouthWeather #WeatherOutlook #May5th #WeatherAware #Storms #WeatherUpdate #Meteorology #WeatherSafety #NortheastWeather #ConvectiveOutlook #WeatherForecast #StaySafe

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Setting the stage for the WMO's latest climate report and its significance.

Connecting global averages to real-world weather impacts.

01:01 - Record-Breaking Warmth: 2024 and Beyond

Confirming 2024 as the warmest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C.

Contextualizing 2025's warmth within the broader trend.

02:03 - The Paris Agreement & the 1.5°C Target: Is it Dead?

Clarifying the difference between annual breaches and long-term climate goals.

The "fever spike" analogy for understanding 2024's significance.

03:06 - Future Projections: The Sharpening Concern

WMO's 2025-2029 outlook and the increasing probability of exceeding 1.5°C.
The alarming increase in chances for the five-year average to surpass 1.5°C.

04:08 - Oceans and Ice: Critical Climate Indicators**

The unabated heating of oceans and its vast energy absorption.

Record high ocean heat content and its impact on marine systems.

Flashing warning signs from Arctic and Antarctic sea ice and glacier melt.

05:11 - Accelerating Sea Level Rise & Earth's Energy Imbalance

The doubling rate of sea level rise and its cumulative effects.
Introduction of Earth's Energy Imbalance as a key climate indicator.
Explaining why a cooler year doesn't negate the underlying warming trend.

06:13 - Understanding Climate Tipping Points
Defining tipping points as self-perpetuating shifts in the climate system.
Examples: Greenland ice sheet and permafrost thaw.

07:15 - Key Tipping Elements Under Scrutiny

Current global warming's proximity to tipping point thresholds.
Major tipping elements and their implications (ice sheets, coral reefs, etc.).

08:18 - Interacting Tipping Points: Climate Dominoes

The compounding effect of crossing multiple tipping points.
The risk of "tipping cascades" and their potential timescales.

09:34 - Every Fraction of a Degree Matters

The non-linear impact of warming on extreme weather events.
1.5°C as a "danger zone" rather than a hard cliff.

10:34 - Hope, Responsibility, and Agency

The narrowing window for avoiding the worst outcomes.
Required emission cuts to meet the 1.5°C target.
Individual, local, and political actions to address climate change.

11:42 - The 2026 Climate Picture: A Summary of Red Flags

Recap of key findings: record warmth, ocean heat, ice loss, and tipping points.

The urgency of using climate warnings for action and preparation.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714401Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:04 +0000trueSimcha Lefton00:00 - Introduction: The WMO's Dire Climate Warnings Setting the stage for the WMO's latest climate report and its significance. Connecting global averages to real-world weather impacts. 01:01 - Record-Breaking Warmth: 2024 and Beyond Confirming...
Setting the stage for the WMO's latest climate report and its significance.

Connecting global averages to real-world weather impacts.

01:01 - Record-Breaking Warmth: 2024 and Beyond

Confirming 2024 as the warmest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C.

Contextualizing 2025's warmth within the broader trend.

02:03 - The Paris Agreement & the 1.5°C Target: Is it Dead?

Clarifying the difference between annual breaches and long-term climate goals.

The "fever spike" analogy for understanding 2024's significance.

03:06 - Future Projections: The Sharpening Concern

WMO's 2025-2029 outlook and the increasing probability of exceeding 1.5°C.
The alarming increase in chances for the five-year average to surpass 1.5°C.

04:08 - Oceans and Ice: Critical Climate Indicators**

The unabated heating of oceans and its vast energy absorption.

Record high ocean heat content and its impact on marine systems.

Flashing warning signs from Arctic and Antarctic sea ice and glacier melt.

05:11 - Accelerating Sea Level Rise & Earth's Energy Imbalance

The doubling rate of sea level rise and its cumulative effects.
Introduction of Earth's Energy Imbalance as a key climate indicator.
Explaining why a cooler year doesn't negate the underlying warming trend.

06:13 - Understanding Climate Tipping Points
Defining tipping points as self-perpetuating shifts in the climate system.
Examples: Greenland ice sheet and permafrost thaw.

07:15 - Key Tipping Elements Under Scrutiny

Current global warming's proximity to tipping point thresholds.
Major tipping elements and their implications (ice sheets, coral reefs, etc.).

08:18 - Interacting Tipping Points: Climate Dominoes

The compounding effect of crossing multiple tipping points.
The risk of "tipping cascades" and their potential timescales.

09:34 - Every Fraction of a Degree Matters

The non-linear impact of warming on extreme weather events.
1.5°C as a "danger zone" rather than a hard cliff.

10:34 - Hope, Responsibility, and Agency

The narrowing window for avoiding the worst outcomes.
Required emission cuts to meet the 1.5°C target.
Individual, local, and political actions to address climate change.

11:42 - The 2026 Climate Picture: A Summary of Red Flags

Recap of key findings: record warmth, ocean heat, ice loss, and tipping points.

The urgency of using climate warnings for action and preparation.

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 This episode analyzes the accuracy of various weather models (ICON, Meteo Blue, HR DPS, HRRR, NAM) in predicting temperatures for West Rogers Park and West Ridge from Friday night to Sunday morning. While no single model was perfect, ICON and Meteo Blue demonstrated the best overall performance due to their steady guidance. HR DPS excelled in predicting Saturday's daytime warm-up but struggled with overnight lows, while HRRR and NAM consistently underpredicted daytime temperatures. 

 #WeatherForecast #ModelVerification #WestRogersPark #TemperatureAccuracy #WeatherAnalysis

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 This episode analyzes the accuracy of various weather models (ICON, Meteo Blue, HR DPS, HRRR, NAM) in predicting temperatures for West Rogers Park and West Ridge from Friday night to Sunday morning. While no single model was perfect, ICON and Meteo Blue demonstrated the best overall performance due to their steady guidance. HR DPS excelled in predicting Saturday's daytime warm-up but struggled with overnight lows, while HRRR and NAM consistently underpredicted daytime temperatures. 

 #WeatherForecast #ModelVerification #WestRogersPark #TemperatureAccuracy #WeatherAnalysis

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Hashtags: #WakeLow #Meteorology #WeatherPhenomenon #GreatLakesWeather #AtmosphericScience #UnexpectedWinds #PressureDrop #SquallLine #WeatherAwareness #ClimateStories

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71794575Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:03 +0000trueSimcha LeftonOn April 27th, 2026, a seemingly weakening squall line across the Great Lakes unleashed unexpected, damaging winds. This episode unpacks the rare "wake low" phenomenon, a stealthy atmospheric engine that caused significant destruction *after* the main...
Hashtags: #WakeLow #Meteorology #WeatherPhenomenon #GreatLakesWeather #AtmosphericScience #UnexpectedWinds #PressureDrop #SquallLine #WeatherAwareness #ClimateStories

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Get your hyperlocal West Rogers Park, Chicago weather breakdown!

Monday is your warm day, possibly feeling summer-like, but watch for Monday night/Tuesday thunderstorms with a higher severe risk south of the area. The rest of the week trends cooler than normal with periodic rain chances.

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Get your hyperlocal West Rogers Park, Chicago weather breakdown!

Monday is your warm day, possibly feeling summer-like, but watch for Monday night/Tuesday thunderstorms with a higher severe risk south of the area. The rest of the week trends cooler than normal with periodic rain chances.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.]]>345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tuesday-severe-weather-southern-plains-to-mid-south-lag-ba-omer-may-5th-2026--71840756
Summary:

Get ready for Tuesday's severe weather outlook! The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms across eastern Oklahoma, northeast Texas, and Arkansas, extending into the Mid-South. Isolated to scattered strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A strong southwesterly flow will bring richer moisture northward, with dew points in the 60s expected from the Sabine Valley into Arkansas. This moisture, combined with daytime heating and increasing wind shear, creates an environment ripe for severe weather. The most favored zone appears to be near the surface triple point and cold front in eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas by Tuesday evening.

If storms remain discreet, large hail and even a tornado or two are possible. However, a rapid transition to a linear storm mode could shift the threat more towards damaging wind gusts. Farther southwest, in parts of Oklahoma and Texas, a conditional risk for large hail exists if storms can break the cap.

Residents in the outlook area should review their severe weather plan, ensure they can receive warnings, and know where to go if a tornado warning is issued. This is a Day 3 outlook, so details may change. Stay weather aware and keep an eye on forecast updates!

Hashtags:

#SevereWeather #WeatherForecast #SouthernPlains #MidSouth #Oklahoma #Texas #Arkansas #Thunderstorms #Hail #Tornado #DamagingWinds #WeatherSafety #SPC #WeatherAlert #WeatherAware

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Summary:

Get ready for Tuesday's severe weather outlook! The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms across eastern Oklahoma, northeast Texas, and Arkansas, extending into the Mid-South. Isolated to scattered strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.

A strong southwesterly flow will bring richer moisture northward, with dew points in the 60s expected from the Sabine Valley into Arkansas. This moisture, combined with daytime heating and increasing wind shear, creates an environment ripe for severe weather. The most favored zone appears to be near the surface triple point and cold front in eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas by Tuesday evening.

If storms remain discreet, large hail and even a tornado or two are possible. However, a rapid transition to a linear storm mode could shift the threat more towards damaging wind gusts. Farther southwest, in parts of Oklahoma and Texas, a conditional risk for large hail exists if storms can break the cap.

Residents in the outlook area should review their severe weather plan, ensure they can receive warnings, and know where to go if a tornado warning is issued. This is a Day 3 outlook, so details may change. Stay weather aware and keep an eye on forecast updates!

Hashtags:

#SevereWeather #WeatherForecast #SouthernPlains #MidSouth #Oklahoma #Texas #Arkansas #Thunderstorms #Hail #Tornado #DamagingWinds #WeatherSafety #SPC #WeatherAlert #WeatherAware

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01:03 - Galveston 1900: The Deadliest Natural Disaster

02:10 - Human Ingenuity: Building Better Tools

03:14 - The Birth of Weather Radar and Lifting the Tornado Ban

04:15 - A Call to Action: The 1950s Tornadoes and Early Warnings

05:16 - Seeing Storms from Space: The Impact of Satellites

06:19 - Doppler Radar and Modern Warning Systems

 07:24 - Hurricane Andrew vs. Galveston: The Power of Preparation

 08:26 - The Hard Lessons of Hurricane Katrina

09:31 - The European Model: International Cooperation and Unexpected Heroes

10:35 - Sandy's Lesson: Trusting the European Model

11:36 - Climate Anxiety: A Call to Action, Not Despair

12:39 - The Ongoing Work: Completing Creation and Building Resilience

13:41 - Conclusion: Courage in the Face of Danger

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71620720Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:02 +0000trueSimcha LeftonHere's a chapter breakdown with timestamps for your description: 00:00 - The Early 20th Century: Unknowable Weather Dangers 01:03 - Galveston 1900: The Deadliest Natural Disaster 02:10 - Human Ingenuity: Building Better Tools 03:14 - The Birth of...00:00 - The Early 20th Century: Unknowable Weather Dangers

01:03 - Galveston 1900: The Deadliest Natural Disaster

02:10 - Human Ingenuity: Building Better Tools

03:14 - The Birth of Weather Radar and Lifting the Tornado Ban

04:15 - A Call to Action: The 1950s Tornadoes and Early Warnings

05:16 - Seeing Storms from Space: The Impact of Satellites

06:19 - Doppler Radar and Modern Warning Systems

 07:24 - Hurricane Andrew vs. Galveston: The Power of Preparation

 08:26 - The Hard Lessons of Hurricane Katrina

09:31 - The European Model: International Cooperation and Unexpected Heroes

10:35 - Sandy's Lesson: Trusting the European Model

11:36 - Climate Anxiety: A Call to Action, Not Despair

12:39 - The Ongoing Work: Completing Creation and Building Resilience

13:41 - Conclusion: Courage in the Face of Danger

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• 00:00 - Intro & Spearfish: The 2-Minute Miracle
• 01:12 - Eyewitness Accounts and Temperature Crash
• 02:15 - Double World Records & Chinook Wind Explained
• 03:20 - Historical Documentation & Local Events
• 04:05 - North Dakota: Extreme Temperature Swings
• 04:55 - South Dakota & Montana's Record-Breaking Events
• 05:55 - Amarillo, Texas: Hot Summers, Cold Winters
• 06:30 - Rio Grande Village: Texas's Hottest Outpost
• 07:33 - The Common Thread: Extreme Environments
• 08:39 - Conclusion: Nature's Unpredictable Power

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• 00:00 - Intro & Spearfish: The 2-Minute Miracle
• 01:12 - Eyewitness Accounts and Temperature Crash
• 02:15 - Double World Records & Chinook Wind Explained
• 03:20 - Historical Documentation & Local Events
• 04:05 - North Dakota: Extreme Temperature Swings
• 04:55 - South Dakota & Montana's Record-Breaking Events
• 05:55 - Amarillo, Texas: Hot Summers, Cold Winters
• 06:30 - Rio Grande Village: Texas's Hottest Outpost
• 07:33 - The Common Thread: Extreme Environments
• 08:39 - Conclusion: Nature's Unpredictable Power

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>570blackhills,chinookwind,climatescience,extremecold,extremeheat,greatplains,hashtags:** #weatherextremes,meteorology,montanaweather,natureunleashed,northdakota,ripleybelieveitornot,southdakota,spearfish,temperatureswings,texasweather,unpredictableweather,weatherphenomenon,worldrecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/latest-frost-update-4-29-24--71763685https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71763685Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:49:58 +0000trueSimcha Lefton777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-frost-forecast-explained--71761965Part 1 — Why dewpoint matters more than air temperature, and the math of why a 36°F low with a 39°F dewpoint produces dew, not frost.
Part 2 — Wet-bulb temperature as the pro forecaster's tool, and why surfaces can touch the wet-bulb value rather than the air temperature on calm clear nights.
Part 3 — The big surprise: why wet soil cools harder than dry soil. All three mechanisms — evaporational cooling, higher emissivity (0.95–0.98 wet vs. 0.88–0.92 dry), and the surface coupling effect that lets wet soil's bulk heat reservoir actually pull cold deeper rather than rebounding at the skin.
Part 4 — The river paradox: moisture pump versus drainage trap, and the five factors that determine which wins (wind, water-vs-air temp, valley shape, season, watershed size).
Part 5 — Concrete contrast: Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire (narrow, wooded, modest evaporation, drainage wins) vs. Kankakee River at Kankakee (broad floodplain, strong evaporation, no cold sink, moisture wins). Then Antioch and the Chain O'Lakes, with the explanation of why small inland lakes don't protect like Lake Michigan does.
Part 6 — Tonight's frost map across the LOT CWA: high-confidence frost in Antioch and Lincolnshire, moderate confidence in rural McHenry/DeKalb/Lee/Iroquois/Newton/Jasper, and confident "no frost" in the urban Chicago neighborhoods, lakefront suburbs, and Kankakee city. With the explicit reassurance that West Rogers Park porch tomatoes are safe.

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Part 2 — Wet-bulb temperature as the pro forecaster's tool, and why surfaces can touch the wet-bulb value rather than the air temperature on calm clear nights.
Part 3 — The big surprise: why wet soil cools harder than dry soil. All three mechanisms — evaporational cooling, higher emissivity (0.95–0.98 wet vs. 0.88–0.92 dry), and the surface coupling effect that lets wet soil's bulk heat reservoir actually pull cold deeper rather than rebounding at the skin.
Part 4 — The river paradox: moisture pump versus drainage trap, and the five factors that determine which wins (wind, water-vs-air temp, valley shape, season, watershed size).
Part 5 — Concrete contrast: Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire (narrow, wooded, modest evaporation, drainage wins) vs. Kankakee River at Kankakee (broad floodplain, strong evaporation, no cold sink, moisture wins). Then Antioch and the Chain O'Lakes, with the explanation of why small inland lakes don't protect like Lake Michigan does.
Part 6 — Tonight's frost map across the LOT CWA: high-confidence frost in Antioch and Lincolnshire, moderate confidence in rural McHenry/DeKalb/Lee/Iroquois/Newton/Jasper, and confident "no frost" in the urban Chicago neighborhoods, lakefront suburbs, and Kankakee city. With the explicit reassurance that West Rogers Park porch tomatoes are safe.

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• 0:00 - 1:00: Current Conditions & The Cold Story Ahead
• 1:01 - 2:01: Diverging Models & Frost Potential Tonight
• 2:02 - 3:04: Plant Protection & Afternoon Forecast Challenges
• 3:05 - 4:14: Model Trust, Blended Forecast & Practical Advice
• 4:15 - 4:48: Looking Ahead: Weekend Warm-up & Widespread Frost Warning

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• 0:00 - 1:00: Current Conditions & The Cold Story Ahead
• 1:01 - 2:01: Diverging Models & Frost Potential Tonight
• 2:02 - 3:04: Plant Protection & Afternoon Forecast Challenges
• 3:05 - 4:14: Model Trust, Blended Forecast & Practical Advice
• 4:15 - 4:48: Looking Ahead: Weekend Warm-up & Widespread Frost Warning

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0:10 - 1:09: Wednesday & Thursday Forecast: Cool Temps, Lake Breeze Chill

1:09 - 1:45: Afternoon Showers & Graupel: Late April Surprises

1:45 - 2:13: Nighttime Chill & Frost Alert for Gardeners

2:13 - 2:48: Friday's Deep Chill: Widespread Frost Warning

2:48 - 3:15: Weekend Outlook: Moderation & Shower Chances

3:15 - 3:39: Extended Outlook: Cool Pattern Persists into May

3:39 - 3:56: Aviation Weather Briefing

3:56 - 4:16: Recap & Sign-off: Bundle Up, Chicago!



#ChicagoWeather

#WindyCityWeather

#SpringForecast

#AprilShowers

#FrostWarning

#ChillyNights

#LakeBreeze

#MidwestWeather

#GardenAlert

#UnseasonablyCold

#WeatherUpdate

#ChicagoLife

#StayWarm

#WeatherReport

#Meteorology

#Graupel

#ColdFront

#BigShoulders

#OutdoorLiving

#PrepareForFrost

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0:10 - 1:09: Wednesday & Thursday Forecast: Cool Temps, Lake Breeze Chill

1:09 - 1:45: Afternoon Showers & Graupel: Late April Surprises

1:45 - 2:13: Nighttime Chill & Frost Alert for Gardeners

2:13 - 2:48: Friday's Deep Chill: Widespread Frost Warning

2:48 - 3:15: Weekend Outlook: Moderation & Shower Chances

3:15 - 3:39: Extended Outlook: Cool Pattern Persists into May

3:39 - 3:56: Aviation Weather Briefing

3:56 - 4:16: Recap & Sign-off: Bundle Up, Chicago!



#ChicagoWeather

#WindyCityWeather

#SpringForecast

#AprilShowers

#FrostWarning

#ChillyNights

#LakeBreeze

#MidwestWeather

#GardenAlert

#UnseasonablyCold

#WeatherUpdate

#ChicagoLife

#StayWarm

#WeatherReport

#Meteorology

#Graupel

#ColdFront

#BigShoulders

#OutdoorLiving

#PrepareForFrost

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In March 2022, temperatures across East Antarctica spiked 38–40°C above normal — the most anomalous polar heat event in recorded history. This episode breaks down the full chain of events: what caused it, what it destroyed, and what it signals about the future of our climate system.
What this episode covers:
How a chain of tropical cyclones near Madagascar, Indonesia, and northwest Australia triggered a cascade of atmospheric events thousands of miles away
The role of a misbehaving jet stream and a blocking high-pressure system that funneled tropical heat straight onto the Antarctic plateau
Why clouds in this event acted as a blanket rather than a shade — and how that amplified the warming
The collapse of the Conger Ice Shelf (≈1,200 km²) and what ice shelf loss means for glaciers and long-term sea level rise
The 2022 record-low Antarctic sea ice and the feedback loops that carried the damage into 2023 and 2024
What 54 scientists from 14 countries concluded about climate change's role — and the hard limits of our current climate models
Why Antarctica gaining ice mass in 2022 was not the good news some headlines made it out to be
Key facts:
Concordia Research Station hit −9.4°C on March 18, 2022 — obliterating the previous March record by 18°C
The affected area covered roughly 3.3 million km², comparable in size to India
Climate change made the event approximately 2°C warmer than it otherwise would have been
Under high-emission scenarios, events like this could become dramatically more frequent and 5–6°C warmer still by end of century
Further reading:
The Extraordinary March 2022 East Antarctica "Heat" Wave — Part I: Meteorological drivers and temperature records. Journal of Climate, January 9, 2024.
The Extraordinary March 2022 East Antarctica "Heat" Wave — Part II: Impacts on the cryosphere — ice shelf collapse, sea ice, and surface mass balance. Journal of Climate, January 9, 2024.
Both papers are open access and are the product of 54 scientists from 14 countries.
Note: This is an AI-generated documentary-style episode. Weather with Enthusiasm began incorporating AI-generated content in April 2026. All AI episodes are clearly identified.
Weather with Enthusiasm — weather, atmospheric extremes, and climate, hosted by Simcha Lefton.
Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome: The 2022 Antarctic Heatwave

01:09 - Unprecedented Temperatures: A March Anomaly

02:09 - The Global Chain Reaction: From Tropics to Poles

03:10- Tropical Cyclones: Fueling the Atmospheric River

04:13 - The Blocking High & Cloud Blanket Effect

05:20 - Physical Consequences: Melting, Rainfall, and Ice Shelf Collapse

07:30 - The Conger Ice Shelf Collapse: A Warning Shot

08:32- Sea Ice & Feedback Loops: Preloading for Future Problems

09:37- Climate Change Attribution: 2 Degrees Warmer

10:47 Uncovering Teleconnections: Tropics to Poles

11:49 - Model Limitations & Unexpected Extremes

12:55- The Nuance of Snowfall: Net Positive Ice Mass?

13:56 - Takeaways: Interconnectedness and Urgent Listening

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71580080Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:02 +0000trueSimcha LeftonWeather with Enthusiasm | Documentary Episode: "The Heat That Broke Antarctica" A documentary-style episode exploring one of the most extreme atmospheric events ever recorded. In March 2022, temperatures across East Antarctica spiked 38–40°C above...A documentary-style episode exploring one of the most extreme atmospheric events ever recorded.
In March 2022, temperatures across East Antarctica spiked 38–40°C above normal — the most anomalous polar heat event in recorded history. This episode breaks down the full chain of events: what caused it, what it destroyed, and what it signals about the future of our climate system.
What this episode covers:
How a chain of tropical cyclones near Madagascar, Indonesia, and northwest Australia triggered a cascade of atmospheric events thousands of miles away
The role of a misbehaving jet stream and a blocking high-pressure system that funneled tropical heat straight onto the Antarctic plateau
Why clouds in this event acted as a blanket rather than a shade — and how that amplified the warming
The collapse of the Conger Ice Shelf (≈1,200 km²) and what ice shelf loss means for glaciers and long-term sea level rise
The 2022 record-low Antarctic sea ice and the feedback loops that carried the damage into 2023 and 2024
What 54 scientists from 14 countries concluded about climate change's role — and the hard limits of our current climate models
Why Antarctica gaining ice mass in 2022 was not the good news some headlines made it out to be
Key facts:
Concordia Research Station hit −9.4°C on March 18, 2022 — obliterating the previous March record by 18°C
The affected area covered roughly 3.3 million km², comparable in size to India
Climate change made the event approximately 2°C warmer than it otherwise would have been
Under high-emission scenarios, events like this could become dramatically more frequent and 5–6°C warmer still by end of century
Further reading:
The Extraordinary March 2022 East Antarctica "Heat" Wave — Part I: Meteorological drivers and temperature records. Journal of Climate, January 9, 2024.
The Extraordinary March 2022 East Antarctica "Heat" Wave — Part II: Impacts on the cryosphere — ice shelf collapse, sea ice, and surface mass balance. Journal of Climate, January 9, 2024.
Both papers are open access and are the product of 54 scientists from 14 countries.
Note: This is an AI-generated documentary-style episode. Weather with Enthusiasm began incorporating AI-generated content in April 2026. All AI episodes are clearly identified.
Weather with Enthusiasm — weather, atmospheric extremes, and climate, hosted by Simcha Lefton.
Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome: The 2022 Antarctic Heatwave

01:09 - Unprecedented Temperatures: A March Anomaly

02:09 - The Global Chain Reaction: From Tropics to Poles

03:10- Tropical Cyclones: Fueling the Atmospheric River

04:13 - The Blocking High & Cloud Blanket Effect

05:20 - Physical Consequences: Melting, Rainfall, and Ice Shelf Collapse

07:30 - The Conger Ice Shelf Collapse: A Warning Shot

08:32- Sea Ice & Feedback Loops: Preloading for Future Problems

09:37- Climate Change Attribution: 2 Degrees Warmer

10:47 Uncovering Teleconnections: Tropics to Poles

11:49 - Model Limitations & Unexpected Extremes

12:55- The Nuance of Snowfall: Net Positive Ice Mass?

13:56 - Takeaways: Interconnectedness and Urgent Listening

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>860antarctica,antarcticheatwave,atmosphericriver,climatechange,climatecrisis,climateimpacts,climatemodels,coldfrontpodcast,earthscience,extremeweather,feedbackloops,globalwarming,icesheetcollapse,listentotheplanet,oceanwarming,polarscience,research,sciencecommunication,sealevelrise,tropicalcyclonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-s-red-flags-wmo-s-latest-warnings-tipping-points--71714345
Setting the stage for the WMO's latest climate report and its significance.

Connecting global averages to real-world weather impacts.

01:01 - Record-Breaking Warmth: 2024 and Beyond

Confirming 2024 as the warmest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C.

Contextualizing 2025's warmth within the broader trend.

02:03 - The Paris Agreement & the 1.5°C Target: Is it Dead?

Clarifying the difference between annual breaches and long-term climate goals.

The "fever spike" analogy for understanding 2024's significance.

03:06 - Future Projections: The Sharpening Concern

WMO's 2025-2029 outlook and the increasing probability of exceeding 1.5°C.
The alarming increase in chances for the five-year average to surpass 1.5°C.

04:08 - Oceans and Ice: Critical Climate Indicators**

The unabated heating of oceans and its vast energy absorption.

Record high ocean heat content and its impact on marine systems.

Flashing warning signs from Arctic and Antarctic sea ice and glacier melt.

05:11 - Accelerating Sea Level Rise & Earth's Energy Imbalance

The doubling rate of sea level rise and its cumulative effects.
Introduction of Earth's Energy Imbalance as a key climate indicator.
Explaining why a cooler year doesn't negate the underlying warming trend.

06:13 - Understanding Climate Tipping Points
Defining tipping points as self-perpetuating shifts in the climate system.
Examples: Greenland ice sheet and permafrost thaw.

07:15 - Key Tipping Elements Under Scrutiny

Current global warming's proximity to tipping point thresholds.
Major tipping elements and their implications (ice sheets, coral reefs, etc.).

08:18 - Interacting Tipping Points: Climate Dominoes

The compounding effect of crossing multiple tipping points.
The risk of "tipping cascades" and their potential timescales.

09:34 - Every Fraction of a Degree Matters

The non-linear impact of warming on extreme weather events.
1.5°C as a "danger zone" rather than a hard cliff.

10:34 - Hope, Responsibility, and Agency

The narrowing window for avoiding the worst outcomes.
Required emission cuts to meet the 1.5°C target.
Individual, local, and political actions to address climate change.

11:42 - The 2026 Climate Picture: A Summary of Red Flags

Recap of key findings: record warmth, ocean heat, ice loss, and tipping points.

The urgency of using climate warnings for action and preparation.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71714345Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:40:10 +0000trueSimcha Lefton00:00 - Introduction: The WMO's Dire Climate Warnings Setting the stage for the WMO's latest climate report and its significance. Connecting global averages to real-world weather impacts. 01:01 - Record-Breaking Warmth: 2024 and Beyond Confirming...
Setting the stage for the WMO's latest climate report and its significance.

Connecting global averages to real-world weather impacts.

01:01 - Record-Breaking Warmth: 2024 and Beyond

Confirming 2024 as the warmest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C.

Contextualizing 2025's warmth within the broader trend.

02:03 - The Paris Agreement & the 1.5°C Target: Is it Dead?

Clarifying the difference between annual breaches and long-term climate goals.

The "fever spike" analogy for understanding 2024's significance.

03:06 - Future Projections: The Sharpening Concern

WMO's 2025-2029 outlook and the increasing probability of exceeding 1.5°C.
The alarming increase in chances for the five-year average to surpass 1.5°C.

04:08 - Oceans and Ice: Critical Climate Indicators**

The unabated heating of oceans and its vast energy absorption.

Record high ocean heat content and its impact on marine systems.

Flashing warning signs from Arctic and Antarctic sea ice and glacier melt.

05:11 - Accelerating Sea Level Rise & Earth's Energy Imbalance

The doubling rate of sea level rise and its cumulative effects.
Introduction of Earth's Energy Imbalance as a key climate indicator.
Explaining why a cooler year doesn't negate the underlying warming trend.

06:13 - Understanding Climate Tipping Points
Defining tipping points as self-perpetuating shifts in the climate system.
Examples: Greenland ice sheet and permafrost thaw.

07:15 - Key Tipping Elements Under Scrutiny

Current global warming's proximity to tipping point thresholds.
Major tipping elements and their implications (ice sheets, coral reefs, etc.).

08:18 - Interacting Tipping Points: Climate Dominoes

The compounding effect of crossing multiple tipping points.
The risk of "tipping cascades" and their potential timescales.

09:34 - Every Fraction of a Degree Matters

The non-linear impact of warming on extreme weather events.
1.5°C as a "danger zone" rather than a hard cliff.

10:34 - Hope, Responsibility, and Agency

The narrowing window for avoiding the worst outcomes.
Required emission cuts to meet the 1.5°C target.
Individual, local, and political actions to address climate change.

11:42 - The 2026 Climate Picture: A Summary of Red Flags

Recap of key findings: record warmth, ocean heat, ice loss, and tipping points.

The urgency of using climate warnings for action and preparation.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-chicago-got-its-revenge-the-snow-belt--71691981
00:00 - 01:06: The Super Bowl Blizzard of 2015: New York's Historic Forecast

01:07 - 02:10: The Rivalry: Chicago vs. New York in Weather Bragging Rights

02:11 - 03:11: New York's "Monster" Forecast: 30+ Inches and a Vow of Silence

03:12 - 04:16: The Cruel Twist: New York City's Forecast Fizzles

04:17 - 05:18: The Friend's Call: New York's Storm Canceled, Chicago "Waiting"

05:19 - 06:20: The Infamous "Flurries" Text: Winter's Sense of Humor

06:21 - 07:24: Chicago's Stealthy Ascent: From Flurries to Blizzard Warning

07:25 - 08:27: The Payoff: Chicago's 36-Hour Snowstorm Delivers

08:28 - 09:30: Record-Breaking Totals: Chicago Buries the Competition

09:31 - 10:33: The School Cancellation: Not Because of Flurries

10:34 - 11:34:  Fifth Largest Snowstorm: Chicago's Unforgettable February

11:35 - 12:36:  Weather Pride: Loyalty to the Local Radar

12:37 - 13:57: The Edge: Where Jokes Become Forecasts and Flurries Become Blizzards

13:58 - 14:26:  Outro and Music Credits

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71691981Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:51:42 +0000trueSimcha Lefton00:00 - 01:06: The Super Bowl Blizzard of 2015: New York's Historic Forecast 01:07 - 02:10: The Rivalry: Chicago vs. New York in Weather Bragging Rights 02:11 - 03:11: New York's "Monster" Forecast: 30+ Inches and a Vow of Silence 03:12 - 04:16:...
00:00 - 01:06: The Super Bowl Blizzard of 2015: New York's Historic Forecast

01:07 - 02:10: The Rivalry: Chicago vs. New York in Weather Bragging Rights

02:11 - 03:11: New York's "Monster" Forecast: 30+ Inches and a Vow of Silence

03:12 - 04:16: The Cruel Twist: New York City's Forecast Fizzles

04:17 - 05:18: The Friend's Call: New York's Storm Canceled, Chicago "Waiting"

05:19 - 06:20: The Infamous "Flurries" Text: Winter's Sense of Humor

06:21 - 07:24: Chicago's Stealthy Ascent: From Flurries to Blizzard Warning

07:25 - 08:27: The Payoff: Chicago's 36-Hour Snowstorm Delivers

08:28 - 09:30: Record-Breaking Totals: Chicago Buries the Competition

09:31 - 10:33: The School Cancellation: Not Because of Flurries

10:34 - 11:34:  Fifth Largest Snowstorm: Chicago's Unforgettable February

11:35 - 12:36:  Weather Pride: Loyalty to the Local Radar

12:37 - 13:57: The Edge: Where Jokes Become Forecasts and Flurries Become Blizzards

13:58 - 14:26:  Outro and Music Credits

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• 00:00 - The Unseen Computational Marvel: How billions of equations power your weather app.
• 01:05 - Welcome to Weather Decoded: Unpacking the Models: Introduction to the podcast and today's deep dive into weather forecasting models.
• 02:08 - Meet the Players: The Global Model Ecosystem: Introducing the various global and regional weather models and their disagreements.
• 02:37 - GFS: America's Workhorse & the "GFScane": Exploring the Global Forecast System, its accessibility, and its notorious hurricane prediction quirks.
• 04:14 - ECMWF: The Gold Standard from Europe: Delving into the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, its superior resolution, and non-hydrostatic physics.
• 05:43 - NAM & HRRR: Regional Detail & Hyper-Local Precision: Discussing the North American Mesoscale and High-Resolution Rapid Refresh models for short-range and severe weather.
• 06:55 - ICON & Other Global Contenders: Highlighting Germany's ICON, the UK Met Office model, and Canada's CMC/GDPS.
• 08:35 - The Power of Ensemble Forecasts: Embracing Uncertainty: How models run dozens of times to create probability distributions and "spaghetti plots."
• 10:14 - Key Ensemble Systems: GFS, EPS, CMCE & HRRR: A closer look at the major ensemble models and their applications.
• 11:46 - The Grand Ensemble & National Blend of Models: How combining multiple models creates the most reliable public forecasts.
• 12:20 - Windy.com: Your Free Gateway to Professional Data: A glowing review of Windy.com's visualization platform and accessible model data.
• 15:14 - Which Model Wins? A Breakdown of Accuracy: Comparing model performance across different timeframes and conditions.
• 17:29 - The Rise of AI in Weather Forecasting: GraphCast & Beyond: Discussing Google DeepMind's GraphCast and the challenges of "black box" AI models.
• 19:23 - The Irreplaceable Human Element: Model Whisperers: The role of human meteorologists, their intuition, and expertise in interpreting model data.
• 21:05 - Public vs. Private Forecasting: Trust & Accountability: The different demands and freedoms in public and private sector forecasting.
• 22:52 - Why Weather Matters: The Audacity of Prediction: A personal reflection on the beauty and democratic nature of weather science.
• 24:44 - Democratizing Weather Data: A Golden Age: Celebrating the accessibility of professional weather data to amateur enthusiasts.
• 26:48 - Keep Looking Up: A Call to Observe: Encouraging listeners to connect with the sky and the atmospheric phenomena around them.
• 27:49 - Wrap-Up & Next Week's Preview: Concluding remarks and an invitation to explore Windy.com.

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• 00:00 - The Unseen Computational Marvel: How billions of equations power your weather app.
• 01:05 - Welcome to Weather Decoded: Unpacking the Models: Introduction to the podcast and today's deep dive into weather forecasting models.
• 02:08 - Meet the Players: The Global Model Ecosystem: Introducing the various global and regional weather models and their disagreements.
• 02:37 - GFS: America's Workhorse & the "GFScane": Exploring the Global Forecast System, its accessibility, and its notorious hurricane prediction quirks.
• 04:14 - ECMWF: The Gold Standard from Europe: Delving into the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, its superior resolution, and non-hydrostatic physics.
• 05:43 - NAM & HRRR: Regional Detail & Hyper-Local Precision: Discussing the North American Mesoscale and High-Resolution Rapid Refresh models for short-range and severe weather.
• 06:55 - ICON & Other Global Contenders: Highlighting Germany's ICON, the UK Met Office model, and Canada's CMC/GDPS.
• 08:35 - The Power of Ensemble Forecasts: Embracing Uncertainty: How models run dozens of times to create probability distributions and "spaghetti plots."
• 10:14 - Key Ensemble Systems: GFS, EPS, CMCE & HRRR: A closer look at the major ensemble models and their applications.
• 11:46 - The Grand Ensemble & National Blend of Models: How combining multiple models creates the most reliable public forecasts.
• 12:20 - Windy.com: Your Free Gateway to Professional Data: A glowing review of Windy.com's visualization platform and accessible model data.
• 15:14 - Which Model Wins? A Breakdown of Accuracy: Comparing model performance across different timeframes and conditions.
• 17:29 - The Rise of AI in Weather Forecasting: GraphCast & Beyond: Discussing Google DeepMind's GraphCast and the challenges of "black box" AI models.
• 19:23 - The Irreplaceable Human Element: Model Whisperers: The role of human meteorologists, their intuition, and expertise in interpreting model data.
• 21:05 - Public vs. Private Forecasting: Trust & Accountability: The different demands and freedoms in public and private sector forecasting.
• 22:52 - Why Weather Matters: The Audacity of Prediction: A personal reflection on the beauty and democratic nature of weather science.
• 24:44 - Democratizing Weather Data: A Golden Age: Celebrating the accessibility of professional weather data to amateur enthusiasts.
• 26:48 - Keep Looking Up: A Call to Observe: Encouraging listeners to connect with the sky and the atmospheric phenomena around them.
• 27:49 - Wrap-Up & Next Week's Preview: Concluding remarks and an invitation to explore Windy.com.

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• 00:00 Introduction to Active Weather Pattern & Key Message
• 00:30 Synoptic Setup: Disturbance, Cold Front, and Gulf Moisture
• 01:05 Severe Storm Threat: Mid-Mississippi Valley to Ohio Valley (Tornadoes, Hail, Winds, Flooding)
• 01:45 Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding Threat: Southern Plains to Southeast
• 02:10 Critical Fire Weather: Southern High Plains (New Mexico & Texas)
• 02:40 Temperature Trends: Ahead/Behind Cold Front
• 03:15 Pacific Northwest Warming & Concluding #

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• 00:00 Introduction to Active Weather Pattern & Key Message
• 00:30 Synoptic Setup: Disturbance, Cold Front, and Gulf Moisture
• 01:05 Severe Storm Threat: Mid-Mississippi Valley to Ohio Valley (Tornadoes, Hail, Winds, Flooding)
• 01:45 Heavy Rain & Flash Flooding Threat: Southern Plains to Southeast
• 02:10 Critical Fire Weather: Southern High Plains (New Mexico & Texas)
• 02:40 Temperature Trends: Ahead/Behind Cold Front
• 03:15 Pacific Northwest Warming & Concluding #

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01:05 Weather Advisory: Strong Winds Expected

02:13 Lake Michigan Forecast & Local Conditions

03:19 Tonight's Weather & Tomorrow's Outlook

 04:20 Extended Forecast: Wednesday to Sunday

05:22 Summary & Safety Advice

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01:05 Weather Advisory: Strong Winds Expected

02:13 Lake Michigan Forecast & Local Conditions

03:19 Tonight's Weather & Tomorrow's Outlook

 04:20 Extended Forecast: Wednesday to Sunday

05:22 Summary & Safety Advice

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• Chapter 1: Mostly Dry and Seasonable (0:00)
  • 0:00 - Introduction and overall forecast for the week.
  • 0:27 - Today's forecast: dry with light winds and temperatures in the 60s.
  • 1:07 - Tonight and Tuesday's forecast: quiet, mostly dry with a slight chance of showers Tuesday night.
• Chapter 2: Widespread Rainfall Arrives (1:28)
  • 1:28 - Wednesday night into Thursday: widespread rainfall expected.
  • 1:50 - Rainfall amounts: 1 to 2 inches, beneficial for drought areas.
• Chapter 3: Cooler and Unsettled Pattern (2:12)
  • 2:12 - Late week into weekend: cooler than normal temperatures (50s-60s).
  • 2:55 - Shower chances: occasional showers, but not a complete washout.
• Chapter 4: Aviation and Marine Forecast (3:16)
  • 3:16 - Aviation forecast: VFR through Tuesday, lower ceilings/visibility Wednesday night/Thursday.
  • 3:46 - Marine forecast: Small craft advisories through Tuesday, returning Thursday/Friday.
• Chapter 5: Bottom Line (4:00)
  • 4:00 - Summary of the week's weather.

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• Chapter 1: Mostly Dry and Seasonable (0:00)
  • 0:00 - Introduction and overall forecast for the week.
  • 0:27 - Today's forecast: dry with light winds and temperatures in the 60s.
  • 1:07 - Tonight and Tuesday's forecast: quiet, mostly dry with a slight chance of showers Tuesday night.
• Chapter 2: Widespread Rainfall Arrives (1:28)
  • 1:28 - Wednesday night into Thursday: widespread rainfall expected.
  • 1:50 - Rainfall amounts: 1 to 2 inches, beneficial for drought areas.
• Chapter 3: Cooler and Unsettled Pattern (2:12)
  • 2:12 - Late week into weekend: cooler than normal temperatures (50s-60s).
  • 2:55 - Shower chances: occasional showers, but not a complete washout.
• Chapter 4: Aviation and Marine Forecast (3:16)
  • 3:16 - Aviation forecast: VFR through Tuesday, lower ceilings/visibility Wednesday night/Thursday.
  • 3:46 - Marine forecast: Small craft advisories through Tuesday, returning Thursday/Friday.
• Chapter 5: Bottom Line (4:00)
  • 4:00 - Summary of the week's weather.

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• 00:00 - Today's Forecast: Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
• 01:07 - Mountain Snow & Fire Weather Concerns
• 02:09 - City-Specific Forecasts: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Alamosa
• 02:44 - Looking Ahead: Tuesday & Wednesday Forecast
• 03:14 - Upcoming System: Cooler, Widespread Precipitation (Thursday/Friday)
• 04:20 - Summary & Final Thoughts

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• 00:00 - Today's Forecast: Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms
• 01:07 - Mountain Snow & Fire Weather Concerns
• 02:09 - City-Specific Forecasts: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Alamosa
• 02:44 - Looking Ahead: Tuesday & Wednesday Forecast
• 03:14 - Upcoming System: Cooler, Widespread Precipitation (Thursday/Friday)
• 04:20 - Summary & Final Thoughts

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Discussion of the SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook, highlighting the moderate risk for severe thunderstorms across Missouri and Illinois, and the potential for strong to intense tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, and large hail.


01:07 - Afternoon & Evening Forecast:

Details on atmospheric conditions becoming unstable, strong wind shear, and the development of discrete surface-based supercells with potential for strong tornadoes and large hail. Transition to clusters and lines with widespread damaging winds.


02:08 - Northern Illinois & Chicago Area Outlook:

 Analysis of the lower but not zero severe risk for northern Illinois and Chicago, emphasizing less instability but strong wind shear. Possibility of isolated hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes. Local takeaways for West Rogers Park.

**

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Discussion of the SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook, highlighting the moderate risk for severe thunderstorms across Missouri and Illinois, and the potential for strong to intense tornadoes, widespread damaging winds, and large hail.


01:07 - Afternoon & Evening Forecast:

Details on atmospheric conditions becoming unstable, strong wind shear, and the development of discrete surface-based supercells with potential for strong tornadoes and large hail. Transition to clusters and lines with widespread damaging winds.


02:08 - Northern Illinois & Chicago Area Outlook:

 Analysis of the lower but not zero severe risk for northern Illinois and Chicago, emphasizing less instability but strong wind shear. Possibility of isolated hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes. Local takeaways for West Rogers Park.

**

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01:01 - Morning Temperature & Model Performance

02:05 - Afternoon Temperature Forecast & Model Nuances

03:06 - Understanding MedioBlue & HRRR for Dynamic Conditions

04:17 - National Weather Service Concerns: Wind & Severe Weather

05:18 - West Rogers Park Specific Forecast & Key Observations

06:21 - Final Recommendations & Dynamic Forecast Summary



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01:01 - Morning Temperature & Model Performance

02:05 - Afternoon Temperature Forecast & Model Nuances

03:06 - Understanding MedioBlue & HRRR for Dynamic Conditions

04:17 - National Weather Service Concerns: Wind & Severe Weather

05:18 - West Rogers Park Specific Forecast & Key Observations

06:21 - Final Recommendations & Dynamic Forecast Summary



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Cooler forecast lean for West Rogers Park 

 Temperature range: 59-64°F (possibly 65-67°F

Most likely high: 62-63°F 

 Rain & thunder still possible (late morning/midday, late afternoon/evening)

Windy conditions (southeast/south-southeast flow) 

 Non-thunderstorm wind burst concern (midday-early afternoon

Significant severe weather risk (wind, hail, heavy rain, fast-changing conditions

Tornado risk favored south of immediate North Side

01:05 - Model Analysis & Interpretation 

European, GFS, Icon models similar (around 54°F) 

 HRRR slightly cooler (52-53°F) 

 NAM model potentially too cold (46°F, suspected lake influence)

 European/global guidance handled morning temperature well 

 High-resolution models (HRRR, HRDPS, NAM) better for afternoon storm timing


NAM may be mishandling lake edge temperatures 

 MediaBlue potentially too warm for specific location

 02:07 - MediaBlue & Model Strengths


MediaBlue: blended, post-processed forecast (uses AI/statistical correction) 

 Today's weather is complex (lake edge, outflow, warm front, severe weather) 

 MediaBlue as one input; discount if warm outlier 

 HRRR trusted for storm timing, wind bursts, rain, severe risk 

 HRRR: 3km, hourly updated, convection-allowing, radar assimilation

03:12 - Forecast Details & Timing

West Rogers Park stays cooler than inland suburbs 

 Late morning: mid-upper 50s, possibly near 60°F 

 Midday-early afternoon: 58-62°F (showers/clouds); 62-64°F (break) 

 Mid-late afternoon: 61-64°F (most likely); 65-67°F (possible) 

 Evening: showers & thunderstorms 

 Severe weather depends on warm front & instability 

 Two wind/storm concerns: midday non-thunderstorm wind burst (noon-3 pm), late afternoon/evening thunderstorm risk (4 pm-11 pm)

04:13 - Nowcasting Tips for West Rogers Park

 Track your own thermometer (every 30 minutes) 

 Compare West Rogers Park to nearby locations (Lincolnwood, Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, O'Hare) 

 Watch wind direction (east/southeast for cool; south/southwest for warm)

Sudden strong gust after rain = possible wake low wind burst

Watch dew point (40s/low-mid 50s = lower tornado risk; 60s = warm front/instability warning) 

 Watch radar and warnings (models can be off by a few miles near the lake)

05:17 - Bottom Line & Precautions

Forecast for West Rogers Park: 62-63°F (main call), range 59-65°

Take severe weather seriously (late afternoon/evening) 

 Watch noon-3 pm for non-thunderstorm wind burst 

 Bring in loose outdoor items 

 Check warnings, use thermometer, and local wind direction

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Cooler forecast lean for West Rogers Park 

 Temperature range: 59-64°F (possibly 65-67°F

Most likely high: 62-63°F 

 Rain & thunder still possible (late morning/midday, late afternoon/evening)

Windy conditions (southeast/south-southeast flow) 

 Non-thunderstorm wind burst concern (midday-early afternoon

Significant severe weather risk (wind, hail, heavy rain, fast-changing conditions

Tornado risk favored south of immediate North Side

01:05 - Model Analysis & Interpretation 

European, GFS, Icon models similar (around 54°F) 

 HRRR slightly cooler (52-53°F) 

 NAM model potentially too cold (46°F, suspected lake influence)

 European/global guidance handled morning temperature well 

 High-resolution models (HRRR, HRDPS, NAM) better for afternoon storm timing


NAM may be mishandling lake edge temperatures 

 MediaBlue potentially too warm for specific location

 02:07 - MediaBlue & Model Strengths


MediaBlue: blended, post-processed forecast (uses AI/statistical correction) 

 Today's weather is complex (lake edge, outflow, warm front, severe weather) 

 MediaBlue as one input; discount if warm outlier 

 HRRR trusted for storm timing, wind bursts, rain, severe risk 

 HRRR: 3km, hourly updated, convection-allowing, radar assimilation

03:12 - Forecast Details & Timing

West Rogers Park stays cooler than inland suburbs 

 Late morning: mid-upper 50s, possibly near 60°F 

 Midday-early afternoon: 58-62°F (showers/clouds); 62-64°F (break) 

 Mid-late afternoon: 61-64°F (most likely); 65-67°F (possible) 

 Evening: showers & thunderstorms 

 Severe weather depends on warm front & instability 

 Two wind/storm concerns: midday non-thunderstorm wind burst (noon-3 pm), late afternoon/evening thunderstorm risk (4 pm-11 pm)

04:13 - Nowcasting Tips for West Rogers Park

 Track your own thermometer (every 30 minutes) 

 Compare West Rogers Park to nearby locations (Lincolnwood, Evanston, Wilmette, Morton Grove, O'Hare) 

 Watch wind direction (east/southeast for cool; south/southwest for warm)

Sudden strong gust after rain = possible wake low wind burst

Watch dew point (40s/low-mid 50s = lower tornado risk; 60s = warm front/instability warning) 

 Watch radar and warnings (models can be off by a few miles near the lake)

05:17 - Bottom Line & Precautions

Forecast for West Rogers Park: 62-63°F (main call), range 59-65°

Take severe weather seriously (late afternoon/evening) 

 Watch noon-3 pm for non-thunderstorm wind burst 

 Bring in loose outdoor items 

 Check warnings, use thermometer, and local wind direction

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01:02 - Model Analysis: Why HRRR is Key Today

02:08 - Severe Weather Outlook: Damaging Winds & Hail Threat

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01:02 - Model Analysis: Why HRRR is Key Today

02:08 - Severe Weather Outlook: Damaging Winds & Hail Threat

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00:32 - Model Overview & Temperature Forecast (Cooler Models)

01:04 - Temperature Forecast (Warmer Models & Practical Outlook)

01:28 - Precipitation Chances & Rain Gear Advisory

01:46 - Severe Weather Risk: Overview & Main Threats

02:06 - Non-Thunderstorm Wind Gusts & Tornado Threat Nuances

02:29 - Summary for West Rogers Park & Important Reminders

#

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00:32 - Model Overview & Temperature Forecast (Cooler Models)

01:04 - Temperature Forecast (Warmer Models & Practical Outlook)

01:28 - Precipitation Chances & Rain Gear Advisory

01:46 - Severe Weather Risk: Overview & Main Threats

02:06 - Non-Thunderstorm Wind Gusts & Tornado Threat Nuances

02:29 - Summary for West Rogers Park & Important Reminders

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1:02 - 2:02: Severe Weather Scenarios: Discussion of different possibilities for Monday's storms, including the impact of overnight activity on the severity and location of threats.

2:03 - 3:04: Additional Concerns & Safety: Focus on wind, potential for flooding, and the importance of staying weather-aware.

3:05 - 3:19: Final Reminders:  Recap of the main threats and a call to stay alert.



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1:02 - 2:02: Severe Weather Scenarios: Discussion of different possibilities for Monday's storms, including the impact of overnight activity on the severity and location of threats.

2:03 - 3:04: Additional Concerns & Safety: Focus on wind, potential for flooding, and the importance of staying weather-aware.

3:05 - 3:19: Final Reminders:  Recap of the main threats and a call to stay alert.



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01:02  - Atmospheric Reset: The Build-Up to Monday's Storms

02:05 - Morning Signals: Elevated Storms and Pre-Frontal Dynamics

03:06 - Supercell Potential: Hail, Tornadoes, and Damaging Winds

04:08  - Regional Picture: SPC Outlook & Strong Tornado Potential

05:15 - Discrete Storms vs. Lines: Impact on Tornado & Wind Risk

05:35 - The Triple Point: Chaser Focus and Track Uncertainty

07:18 - Key Questions: Unveiling Monday's Storm Scenario

07:55  - Public Safety: Preparedness Actions for St. Louis Residents

09:24  - Chaser Discipline: Navigating a High-Stakes Environment

10:25  - Post-Storm Outlook: Cooler, Drier Air Arrives

11:34 - Final Call: Monday Afternoon and Evening Critical


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01:02  - Atmospheric Reset: The Build-Up to Monday's Storms

02:05 - Morning Signals: Elevated Storms and Pre-Frontal Dynamics

03:06 - Supercell Potential: Hail, Tornadoes, and Damaging Winds

04:08  - Regional Picture: SPC Outlook & Strong Tornado Potential

05:15 - Discrete Storms vs. Lines: Impact on Tornado & Wind Risk

05:35 - The Triple Point: Chaser Focus and Track Uncertainty

07:18 - Key Questions: Unveiling Monday's Storm Scenario

07:55  - Public Safety: Preparedness Actions for St. Louis Residents

09:24  - Chaser Discipline: Navigating a High-Stakes Environment

10:25  - Post-Storm Outlook: Cooler, Drier Air Arrives

11:34 - Final Call: Monday Afternoon and Evening Critical


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01:03 - Meteorological Setup: Instability & Shear



03:06 - Impact of Morning Storms & Recovery

04:12 - Flooding Concerns & Near-Term Chicago Weather

 05:14 - Storm Chaser's Focus: Triple Point & Initiation Zones

 06:19 - Chaser Safety & Post-Event Considerations

 07:21 - General Safety Tips: Warnings, Sheltering & Preparation

 08:27 - Uncertainty & Final Call to Action #

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01:03 - Meteorological Setup: Instability & Shear



03:06 - Impact of Morning Storms & Recovery

04:12 - Flooding Concerns & Near-Term Chicago Weather

 05:14 - Storm Chaser's Focus: Triple Point & Initiation Zones

 06:19 - Chaser Safety & Post-Event Considerations

 07:21 - General Safety Tips: Warnings, Sheltering & Preparation

 08:27 - Uncertainty & Final Call to Action #

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the January 1996 St. Louis Thundersnow

01:04 Meteorological Setup: The Texas Panhandle Low

02:05 The Forecast Bust: From Snow to Rain and Back Again

03:06 The Morning of January 18th: Rain to Thundersnow

04:08 The Thundersnow Phenomenon and its Impact

05:13 Aftermath and Why the Forecast Went Wrong

06:15 Lessons Learned and Lasting Memories

07:16 Remembering the Thundersnow #

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the January 1996 St. Louis Thundersnow

01:04 Meteorological Setup: The Texas Panhandle Low

02:05 The Forecast Bust: From Snow to Rain and Back Again

03:06 The Morning of January 18th: Rain to Thundersnow

04:08 The Thundersnow Phenomenon and its Impact

05:13 Aftermath and Why the Forecast Went Wrong

06:15 Lessons Learned and Lasting Memories

07:16 Remembering the Thundersnow #

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• 00:00 - Setting the Scene: Record-Breaking Heat in Early September
• 01:05 - The Heat Continues: More Records Broken and Wildfires Explode
• 02:06 - The Unprecedented Cold Front and Snowfall Arrives
• 03:15 - A 70-Degree Swing: National and Global Records
• 04:20 - Real Consequences: Trees, Power, Gardens, and Wildfires
• 05:23 - The Aftermath and Colorado's Unique Weather Volatility

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• 00:00 - Setting the Scene: Record-Breaking Heat in Early September
• 01:05 - The Heat Continues: More Records Broken and Wildfires Explode
• 02:06 - The Unprecedented Cold Front and Snowfall Arrives
• 03:15 - A 70-Degree Swing: National and Global Records
• 04:20 - Real Consequences: Trees, Power, Gardens, and Wildfires
• 05:23 - The Aftermath and Colorado's Unique Weather Volatility

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• 00:00 - Chicago Morning & Timings: Daily Jewish prayer and observance times for Chicago.
• 01:23 - Overnight Storm Outlook: Details on a weakening storm system approaching Chicago and its potential impacts.
• 02:29 - Friday Forecast & Weekend Ahead: Weather predictions for Friday, including potential scattered showers, and a look at the pleasant Shabbos weekend.
• 03:38 - Monday Severe Weather Alert: A heads-up on a significant storm system potentially impacting the area on Monday.

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• 00:00 - Chicago Morning & Timings: Daily Jewish prayer and observance times for Chicago.
• 01:23 - Overnight Storm Outlook: Details on a weakening storm system approaching Chicago and its potential impacts.
• 02:29 - Friday Forecast & Weekend Ahead: Weather predictions for Friday, including potential scattered showers, and a look at the pleasant Shabbos weekend.
• 03:38 - Monday Severe Weather Alert: A heads-up on a significant storm system potentially impacting the area on Monday.

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Friday's Forecast: Scattered Showers, Limited Severe Threat

Shabbos Times for Chicago: Candle Lighting & Sunset

Motzei Shabbos Times: Different Customs for Havdalah






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Friday's Forecast: Scattered Showers, Limited Severe Threat

Shabbos Times for Chicago: Candle Lighting & Sunset

Motzei Shabbos Times: Different Customs for Havdalah






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Podcast Chapters:
- 00:00 Welcome: The Iranian Heat Mystery Unveiled
- 01:02 Forecast vs. Official Record: The WMO's Strict Rules
- 02:08 The Lut Desert: Earth's Hottest Surface Temperature
- 03:09 Why Iran's Heat Goes Unrecognized

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Podcast Chapters:
- 00:00 Welcome: The Iranian Heat Mystery Unveiled
- 01:02 Forecast vs. Official Record: The WMO's Strict Rules
- 02:08 The Lut Desert: Earth's Hottest Surface Temperature
- 03:09 Why Iran's Heat Goes Unrecognized

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00:00 - 01:03: Early Enhanced Risk Issued for Central Plains

01:03 - 02:05: Broader Threat with Key Hazards and Atmospheric Setup

02:05 - 03:11: Saturday Evening Storm Development and Progression

03:11 - 03:18: Outlook Updates and Safety Reminder

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00:00 - 01:03: Early Enhanced Risk Issued for Central Plains

01:03 - 02:05: Broader Threat with Key Hazards and Atmospheric Setup

02:05 - 03:11: Saturday Evening Storm Development and Progression

03:11 - 03:18: Outlook Updates and Safety Reminder

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-00:00 - 01:03: Introduction & Risk Area Overview

• 01:03 - 02:06: Enhanced Risk & Meteorological Setup
• 02:06 - 03:15: Cold Front, Moisture, & Cap Erosion
• 03:15 - 04:19: The Triple Point Explained
• 04:19 - 05:26: Triple Point Bullseye & Atmospheric Ingredients
• 05:26 - 06:33: Tornado Threat & Secondary Threats
• 06:33 - 07:08: Supercell Film Analogy & Call to Action
• 07:08 - 08:37: Safety Tips for Storm Chasers
• 08:37 - 10:47: Safety Tips for the General Public (Alerting)
• 10:47 - 11:54: Safety Tips for the General Public (Actions & Awareness)
• 11:54 - 12:36: Concluding Remarks & Final Plea
• 12:36 - 12:40: Outro

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-00:00 - 01:03: Introduction & Risk Area Overview

• 01:03 - 02:06: Enhanced Risk & Meteorological Setup
• 02:06 - 03:15: Cold Front, Moisture, & Cap Erosion
• 03:15 - 04:19: The Triple Point Explained
• 04:19 - 05:26: Triple Point Bullseye & Atmospheric Ingredients
• 05:26 - 06:33: Tornado Threat & Secondary Threats
• 06:33 - 07:08: Supercell Film Analogy & Call to Action
• 07:08 - 08:37: Safety Tips for Storm Chasers
• 08:37 - 10:47: Safety Tips for the General Public (Alerting)
• 10:47 - 11:54: Safety Tips for the General Public (Actions & Awareness)
• 11:54 - 12:36: Concluding Remarks & Final Plea
• 12:36 - 12:40: Outro

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Outlook Chapters with Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 01:09: Thursday's davening/sunset Times & Weather Forecast (Includes sunset, nightfall, and wind alerts)
• 01:10 - 02:14: Weekend Weather Watch: Frontal System & Rain Ahead (Details fire risk, Friday's calm, and Saturday/Sunday's potential wet conditions)
• 02:15 - 02:22: Closing Remarks & Omer Greeting

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Outlook Chapters with Timestamps:

• 00:00 - 01:09: Thursday's davening/sunset Times & Weather Forecast (Includes sunset, nightfall, and wind alerts)
• 01:10 - 02:14: Weekend Weather Watch: Frontal System & Rain Ahead (Details fire risk, Friday's calm, and Saturday/Sunday's potential wet conditions)
• 02:15 - 02:22: Closing Remarks & Omer Greeting

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• 00:00 - Morning Greetings & Jewish Prayer Times
• 00:15 - Today's Weather: Hot & Sunny
• 00:50 - Northwest Indiana: Isolated Shower/Funnel Cloud Potential
• 01:05 - Lake Cooling & Tonight's Fog
• 01:25 - Late Night/Early Friday Showers & Storms
• 01:45 - Lovely Weekend Ahead
• 02:08 - Sunday Night/Monday Severe Weather Watch

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• 00:00 - Morning Greetings & Jewish Prayer Times
• 00:15 - Today's Weather: Hot & Sunny
• 00:50 - Northwest Indiana: Isolated Shower/Funnel Cloud Potential
• 01:05 - Lake Cooling & Tonight's Fog
• 01:25 - Late Night/Early Friday Showers & Storms
• 01:45 - Lovely Weekend Ahead
• 02:08 - Sunday Night/Monday Severe Weather Watch

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00:00 - Welcome: The 2022 Antarctic Heatwave

01:09 - Unprecedented Temperatures: A March Anomaly

02:09 - The Global Chain Reaction: From Tropics to Poles

03:10- Tropical Cyclones: Fueling the Atmospheric River

04:13 - The Blocking High & Cloud Blanket Effect

05:20 - Physical Consequences: Melting, Rainfall, and Ice Shelf Collapse

07:30 - The Conger Ice Shelf Collapse: A Warning Shot

08:32- Sea Ice & Feedback Loops: Preloading for Future Problems

09:37- Climate Change Attribution: 2 Degrees Warmer

10:47 Uncovering Teleconnections: Tropics to Poles

11:49 - Model Limitations & Unexpected Extremes

12:55- The Nuance of Snowfall: Net Positive Ice Mass?

13:56 - Takeaways: Interconnectedness and Urgent Listening


#AntarcticHeatwave #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #PolarScience #AtmosphericRiver #TropicalCyclones #GlobalWarming #IceSheetCollapse #SeaLevelRise #ClimateCrisis #EarthScience #ColdFrontPodcast #ScienceCommunication #ClimateImpacts #Antarctica #Research #ClimateModels #OceanWarming #FeedbackLoops #ListenToThePlanet

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71579912Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:35:00 +0000trueSimcha LeftonChapters with Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome: The 2022 Antarctic Heatwave 01:09 - Unprecedented Temperatures: A March Anomaly 02:09 - The Global Chain Reaction: From Tropics to Poles 03:10- Tropical Cyclones: Fueling the Atmospheric River 04:13 -...
00:00 - Welcome: The 2022 Antarctic Heatwave

01:09 - Unprecedented Temperatures: A March Anomaly

02:09 - The Global Chain Reaction: From Tropics to Poles

03:10- Tropical Cyclones: Fueling the Atmospheric River

04:13 - The Blocking High & Cloud Blanket Effect

05:20 - Physical Consequences: Melting, Rainfall, and Ice Shelf Collapse

07:30 - The Conger Ice Shelf Collapse: A Warning Shot

08:32- Sea Ice & Feedback Loops: Preloading for Future Problems

09:37- Climate Change Attribution: 2 Degrees Warmer

10:47 Uncovering Teleconnections: Tropics to Poles

11:49 - Model Limitations & Unexpected Extremes

12:55- The Nuance of Snowfall: Net Positive Ice Mass?

13:56 - Takeaways: Interconnectedness and Urgent Listening


#AntarcticHeatwave #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #PolarScience #AtmosphericRiver #TropicalCyclones #GlobalWarming #IceSheetCollapse #SeaLevelRise #ClimateCrisis #EarthScience #ColdFrontPodcast #ScienceCommunication #ClimateImpacts #Antarctica #Research #ClimateModels #OceanWarming #FeedbackLoops #ListenToThePlanet

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>10antarctica,antarcticheatwave,atmosphericriver,climatechange,climatecrisis,climateimpacts,climatemodels,coldfrontpodcast,earthscience,extremeweather,feedbackloops,globalwarming,icesheetcollapse,listentotheplanet,oceanwarming,polarscience,research,sciencecommunication,sealevelrise,tropicalcyclonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-weather-halachic-times-april-22nd--71570920
* 00:00 - Evening Halachic Times & Omer Count
* 00:46 - Weather Outlook: Tonight & Coming Days
* 01:00 - Lake Fog Risk & Thunderstorm Chances
* 01:30 - Thursday's Beautiful Forecast
* 01:50 - Weekend Weather & Potential Severe Storms
* 02:15 - General Storm Motion & Closing Remarks

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71570920Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:01:12 +0000trueSimcha LeftonChapter Titles with Timestamps: * 00:00 - Evening Halachic Times & Omer Count * 00:46 - Weather Outlook: Tonight & Coming Days * 01:00 - Lake Fog Risk & Thunderstorm Chances * 01:30 - Thursday's Beautiful Forecast * 01:50 - Weekend...
* 00:00 - Evening Halachic Times & Omer Count
* 00:46 - Weather Outlook: Tonight & Coming Days
* 01:00 - Lake Fog Risk & Thunderstorm Chances
* 01:30 - Thursday's Beautiful Forecast
* 01:50 - Weekend Weather & Potential Severe Storms
* 02:15 - General Storm Motion & Closing Remarks

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>180aprilweather,chabad,chicagoweather,dailydaf,fogrisk,halachictimes,jewishlife,lakemichigan,midday,nationalweatherservice,omercount,podcast,severeweather,staysafechicago,sunrisesunset,thunderstorms,weatheralert,weatherforecast,weatherupdate,windycityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caspian-climate-secrets-description-dive-into-the-fascinating-world-of-the-caspian-sea-the-earth-s-largest-inland-body-of-w--71469262
 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Caspian Sea

01:01 Why is the Caspian Sea So Warm?

02:02 The Impact of Warm Water on Coastal Cities

 03:06 The Feedback Loop & Climate Machine

 04:11 Next Episode Teaser: Denver's Extreme Weather

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 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to the Caspian Sea

01:01 Why is the Caspian Sea So Warm?

02:02 The Impact of Warm Water on Coastal Cities

 03:06 The Feedback Loop & Climate Machine

 04:11 Next Episode Teaser: Denver's Extreme Weather

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71561407Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:29:16 +0000trueSimcha LeftonIf you live in West Rogers Park, near the lake, this podcast isn't just a weather report – it's your essential daily guide. Beyond the detailed Zmanim and Sefirah counts, the hyper-local weather forecast accounts for the unique lake effect, giving you...
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>154chicagoland,chicagoweather,communityupdate,dailyupdate,fogalert,funnelcloudrisk,hyperlocal,illinoisweather,jewishlife,lakeeffect,lakemichigan,midwestweather,religiousobservance,sefirathaomer,severeweather,stayprepared,weatherforecast,weathernerd,westrogerspark,zmanimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evening-chicago-4-21-26-weather--71536131
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hottest-air-temperature-debunking-the-death-valley-record--71535831
Chapters with Timestamps:


00:00 - Introduction: The Simmering Death Valley Debate

00:58 - The Oscar Denton Anomaly: A Caretaker's Record

01:59 - The "Smoking Gun": Regional Weather Discrepancies

02:30 - Christopher Burt: The Record Debunker

02:50 - The Libyan Precedent: How Death Valley Became "Number One"

03:08 - What Went Wrong? Explaining the 1913 Reading

03:55 - Denton's Doubt & the Thermometer's Limit

04:18 - Alaska's Hot Spots: Fort Yukon vs. Fairbanks

05:35 - Beyond Death Valley: The Kabyli Controversy

06:35 - A Pattern of Scrutiny: Why Old Records are Questioned

07:05 - Modern Records & Continued Scrutiny

07:40 - The Narrative & Institutional Incentives

08:15 - Conclusion: Stay Curious, Stay Skeptical, Stay Hydrated



#WeatherRecords #DeathValley #ClimateScience #Meteorology #RecordBreakingHeat #HistoricalWeather #ClimateChange #DataScience #Skepticism #WeatherHistory #TemperatureRecords #Climatology #SciencePodcast #HotAirPodcast #UnreliableData #DesertHeat #ExtremeWeather #FactCheck #ScientificMethod #Podcast

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71535831Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:57:35 +0000trueSimcha LeftonDescription: Dive into the century-old controversy surrounding the world's hottest recorded air temperature. Was Death Valley's 134°F in 1913 a true record, or a meteorological myth? Join us as we explore the evidence, the skeptics, and the...
Chapters with Timestamps:


00:00 - Introduction: The Simmering Death Valley Debate

00:58 - The Oscar Denton Anomaly: A Caretaker's Record

01:59 - The "Smoking Gun": Regional Weather Discrepancies

02:30 - Christopher Burt: The Record Debunker

02:50 - The Libyan Precedent: How Death Valley Became "Number One"

03:08 - What Went Wrong? Explaining the 1913 Reading

03:55 - Denton's Doubt & the Thermometer's Limit

04:18 - Alaska's Hot Spots: Fort Yukon vs. Fairbanks

05:35 - Beyond Death Valley: The Kabyli Controversy

06:35 - A Pattern of Scrutiny: Why Old Records are Questioned

07:05 - Modern Records & Continued Scrutiny

07:40 - The Narrative & Institutional Incentives

08:15 - Conclusion: Stay Curious, Stay Skeptical, Stay Hydrated



#WeatherRecords #DeathValley #ClimateScience #Meteorology #RecordBreakingHeat #HistoricalWeather #ClimateChange #DataScience #Skepticism #WeatherHistory #TemperatureRecords #Climatology #SciencePodcast #HotAirPodcast #UnreliableData #DesertHeat #ExtremeWeather #FactCheck #ScientificMethod #Podcast

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blizzard-st-louis-s-1982-snowstorm--71467710

• 00:00 Welcome: The "Blizzard of '82"
• 01:01 The Science Behind the Storm
• 01:35 City Paralyzed: Stranded & Cut Off
• 02:03 Community & Childhood Memories
• 02:37 The Tragic Toll: Beyond Snow Day Fun
• 03:06 The "Blizzard" Technicality

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71467710Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:00:02 +0000trueSimcha LeftonJourney back to January 1982, when St. Louis was buried under a snowstorm locals still call "the Blizzard." This episode unravels the meteorological anomaly that created a "convective snow machine," paralyzing the city for days and forever changing...

• 00:00 Welcome: The "Blizzard of '82"
• 01:01 The Science Behind the Storm
• 01:35 City Paralyzed: Stranded & Cut Off
• 02:03 Community & Childhood Memories
• 02:37 The Tragic Toll: Beyond Snow Day Fun
• 03:06 The "Blizzard" Technicality

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>2251980s,blizzardof82,coldcases,communityresilience,historicweather,localhistory,memorylane,meteorology,podcastepisode,snowstorm,stlouis,stlouishistory,stlouisstories,stlweather,survivalstories,unsungheroes,weatherfacts,weatherpodcast,weatherrewind,winterstormfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/severe-weather-risk-expands-thursday-april-23-2026--71525880
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71525880Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0000trueSimcha LeftonInformation comes from the Storm prediction center, from Tuesday April 21st Outlook.
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-4-21-26-chicago-s-rollercoaster-week-70s-80s-and-storms--71525061
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71525061Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:20:07 +0000trueSimcha LeftonChicago! This episode covers the week's forecast, from today's breezy 70s and potential storms, to a beautiful Wednesday, a scorching Thursday in the 80s, and then another round of widespread showers and thunderstorms. Information comes from the...
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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beneath-the-storm-did-the-uae-engineer-its-own-flood--71507031

0:00 — Geography & The Water Crisis
2:43 — The Birth of the Cloud Seeding Program
5:20 — Global Ambitions & The Science in Action
8:04 — A History of Floods — 2019 and Before
10:32 — April 16th, 2024 — The Day the Sky Broke
14:17 — The Accusation, The Denial, and The Science
17:23 — The Question That Won't Go Away
19:34 — Cloud Seeding as a Weapon Against Heat
22:22 — What Cloud Seeding Cannot Do — Israel's 60-Year Failure
25:27 — Why It Worked in UAE but Not Israel

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71507031Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0000trueSimcha LeftonThe UAE has been seeding clouds for 25 years. In April 2024, it received a year's worth of rain in one day. Coincidence — or consequence? 0:00 — Geography & The Water Crisis 2:43 — The Birth of the Cloud Seeding Program 5:20 — Global Ambitions...

0:00 — Geography & The Water Crisis
2:43 — The Birth of the Cloud Seeding Program
5:20 — Global Ambitions & The Science in Action
8:04 — A History of Floods — 2019 and Before
10:32 — April 16th, 2024 — The Day the Sky Broke
14:17 — The Accusation, The Denial, and The Science
17:23 — The Question That Won't Go Away
19:34 — Cloud Seeding as a Weapon Against Heat
22:22 — What Cloud Seeding Cannot Do — Israel's 60-Year Failure
25:27 — Why It Worked in UAE but Not Israel

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>1723artificialrain,atmosphericscience,beneaththestorm,climatechange,cloudseeding,dubai,dubaiflood,dubaistorm,dubaiweather,extremeweather,geoengineering,podcastoftheday,rainenhancement,stormchaser,uae,uaeweather,weatherhistory,weathermodification,weatherpodcast,weathervaultfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/title-the-great-st-louis-temperature-crash-70-to-zero-in-a-day--71467638

Chapters:
 00:00 - Welcome to Storm Chronicles: The 1996 St. Louis Weather Puzzle

 00:23 - The Unbelievable Listener Memory: 70°, Tornado Watch, & Winter Storm Watch

 00:54 - Unearthing the Date: Thursday, January 18, 1996  

01:00 - The Gulf Surge & Record Warmth: 65° in Mid-January St. Louis

 01:28 - Tornadoes South of St. Louis & Kids in T-Shirts  

01:46 - The Surreal Forecast: Winter Storm Watch Already Posted

 02:01 - The Temperature Cliff: 63-Degree Drop in Under 24 Hours

 02:22 - The Listener's Memory Confirmed by Archives  

02:44 - The Enduring Impact of a Meteorological Ambush

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71467638Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0000trueSimcha LeftonDescription: Join us on Storm Chronicles as we unravel a listener's incredible memory from 1996: a St. Louis day that began at 70 degrees "Baseball Weather" with tornado Watch then plummeted to near zero with a winter storm watch – all within 24...

Chapters:
 00:00 - Welcome to Storm Chronicles: The 1996 St. Louis Weather Puzzle

 00:23 - The Unbelievable Listener Memory: 70°, Tornado Watch, & Winter Storm Watch

 00:54 - Unearthing the Date: Thursday, January 18, 1996  

01:00 - The Gulf Surge & Record Warmth: 65° in Mid-January St. Louis

 01:28 - Tornadoes South of St. Louis & Kids in T-Shirts  

01:46 - The Surreal Forecast: Winter Storm Watch Already Posted

 02:01 - The Temperature Cliff: 63-Degree Drop in Under 24 Hours

 02:22 - The Listener's Memory Confirmed by Archives  

02:44 - The Enduring Impact of a Meteorological Ambush

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>1821996weather,coldfront,extremeweather,meteorology,midwestweather,stlouisweather,stormchronicles,temperaturedrop,tornadowatch,weatherhistory,weathermemory,weatherphenomenon,weatherpodcast,winterstormwatchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heat-check-unearthing-weather-s-wildest-tales--71475149Join us on "Heat Check" as we dig into the most extreme, bizarre, and sometimes suspicious weather events throughout history. From a disputed world record in the Libyan desert to medieval heatwaves that melted cathedrals, we explore the science, the stories, and the surprising ways humans have tried to understand and predict the unpredictable. Prepare for forensic meteorology, heat bursts that turn towns into ovens, and a 17th-century Prague rabbi's unconventional weather prediction.

 Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Heat Check

01:12 The Hottest Air Temperature Ever Recorded? Al Azizia, Libya (1922)

02:17  90 Years of a Disputed Record: Why Nobody Questioned It

03:20 The Forensic Investigation: Uncovering the Truth Behind Al Azizia
 
 04:20  Five Reasons Why the Record Was Invalidated

06:26 Death Valley Takes the Crown (for now) & The Peachtree City Bust

07:30  When Computers Get It Wrong: The 2000 Georgia Snowstorm

08:32 Peachtree vs. Al Azizia: Why One Was Real and the Other Wasn't

09:34  The Wild Phenomenon of Heat Bursts

10:35 How a Dying Thunderstorm Can Superheat the Air

11:37  Satan's Storm: Copperloo, Texas (1960)

12:41  Could Al Azizia Have Been a Heat Burst?

13:42.  Extreme Heat Around the World: Arctic, Canada, Sicily

14:48  Verkhoyansk's 100-Degree Day and Lytton's Fiery Fate

15:49  Medieval Heatwaves: Cathedrals Ablaze & Rivers Dry

17:52 The Prague Rabbi's Winter Prediction (17th Century)

18:55  "Whenever the First of Shvat Falls on a Wednesday..."

20:03 Folk Science & Jewish Law: Explaining the Rabbi's Bedikuta

21:06  Unraveling the Rabbi's Prediction: No Scientific Basis, but a Pattern of Weirdness

22:08 The Human Brain's Trick & Prague's Enduring Weather Record

23:10 Tying It All Together: Listening to the Atmosphere's Signals

24:12  Stay Curious, Stay Cool, and Grab an Extra Blanket


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 Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Heat Check

01:12 The Hottest Air Temperature Ever Recorded? Al Azizia, Libya (1922)

02:17  90 Years of a Disputed Record: Why Nobody Questioned It

03:20 The Forensic Investigation: Uncovering the Truth Behind Al Azizia
 
 04:20  Five Reasons Why the Record Was Invalidated

06:26 Death Valley Takes the Crown (for now) & The Peachtree City Bust

07:30  When Computers Get It Wrong: The 2000 Georgia Snowstorm

08:32 Peachtree vs. Al Azizia: Why One Was Real and the Other Wasn't

09:34  The Wild Phenomenon of Heat Bursts

10:35 How a Dying Thunderstorm Can Superheat the Air

11:37  Satan's Storm: Copperloo, Texas (1960)

12:41  Could Al Azizia Have Been a Heat Burst?

13:42.  Extreme Heat Around the World: Arctic, Canada, Sicily

14:48  Verkhoyansk's 100-Degree Day and Lytton's Fiery Fate

15:49  Medieval Heatwaves: Cathedrals Ablaze & Rivers Dry

17:52 The Prague Rabbi's Winter Prediction (17th Century)

18:55  "Whenever the First of Shvat Falls on a Wednesday..."

20:03 Folk Science & Jewish Law: Explaining the Rabbi's Bedikuta

21:06  Unraveling the Rabbi's Prediction: No Scientific Basis, but a Pattern of Weirdness

22:08 The Human Brain's Trick & Prague's Enduring Weather Record

23:10 Tying It All Together: Listening to the Atmosphere's Signals

24:12  Stay Curious, Stay Cool, and Grab an Extra Blanket


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Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Chicago's Infamous Forecast Bust

00:23 - The Mild Winter & Underestimated Forecast

00:52 - The Actual Snowfall Numbers & Gradient

01:08 - The "Bombing" Low: Record Low Barometric Pressure

01:43 - Why the Forecast Went So Wrong: Rapid Intensification

02:11 - The Early Rain-to-Snow Transition

02:29 - Thundersnow & Convective Banding

02:59 - The Difference Between O'Hare and Midway

03:15 - Widespread Damage & Power Outages

03:55 - The Kid's Perspective: A Front Row Seat to History

04:18 - Recap: The Recipe for Disaster

04:41 - Meteorologists Still Reference This Storm

04:54 - A Personal Account: Predicting the Blizzard in High School

05:37 - The Intuition vs. Science Debate in Forecasting

06:28 - Parallels to the Baltimore Storm Forecast

07:31 - Post-Storm Impact and School Closures

07:54 - The Simplicity of Intuition vs. Complex Models

08:32 - The Role of Thunderstorms in the Forecast Bust

08:49 - Tom Skilling's Potential "Accidental" Accuracy

09:32 - Don't Ignore the "Odd" Observations

09:59 - The Value of Innocence and Unbiased Observation

10:40 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71466827Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:52:26 +0000trueSimcha LeftonDescription: Dive into the infamous March 9, 1998, blizzard that shocked Chicago. This episode uncovers how a "tame" forecast for a few inches of snow transformed into a widespread shutdown with over a foot of accumulation. Explore the meteorological...
Chapters with Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Chicago's Infamous Forecast Bust

00:23 - The Mild Winter & Underestimated Forecast

00:52 - The Actual Snowfall Numbers & Gradient

01:08 - The "Bombing" Low: Record Low Barometric Pressure

01:43 - Why the Forecast Went So Wrong: Rapid Intensification

02:11 - The Early Rain-to-Snow Transition

02:29 - Thundersnow & Convective Banding

02:59 - The Difference Between O'Hare and Midway

03:15 - Widespread Damage & Power Outages

03:55 - The Kid's Perspective: A Front Row Seat to History

04:18 - Recap: The Recipe for Disaster

04:41 - Meteorologists Still Reference This Storm

04:54 - A Personal Account: Predicting the Blizzard in High School

05:37 - The Intuition vs. Science Debate in Forecasting

06:28 - Parallels to the Baltimore Storm Forecast

07:31 - Post-Storm Impact and School Closures

07:54 - The Simplicity of Intuition vs. Complex Models

08:32 - The Role of Thunderstorms in the Forecast Bust

08:49 - Tom Skilling's Potential "Accidental" Accuracy

09:32 - Don't Ignore the "Odd" Observations

09:59 - The Value of Innocence and Unbiased Observation

10:40 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>655blizzardof98,chicagoblizzard,chicagoweather,climatechange,elnino,extremeweather,forecastbust,historicstorm,meteorology,midwestweather,severeweather,snowstorm,thundersnow,unforeseenweather,weatherforecasting,weatherhistory,weathermodels,weatherphenomenon,weatherrewind,winterstormfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weathered-mysteries-the-baltimore-blizzard-nobody-saw-coming--71464299
Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:13: Introduction: A Quiet Winter Evening & a Modest Forecast

01:14 - 02:14: The Underestimated Threat: Late Warnings and Misleading Flurries

02:15 - 03:17: The Meteorological Lie: Computer Models Change Their Mind

03:18 - 04:19: The Unsettling Truth: A Single Data Anomaly Ignored

04:20 - 05:35: The Winter Bomb Explodes: Rapid Intensification and Coastal Collision

05:36 - 06:48: A City Buried: Waking Up to a Foot of Snow and Widespread Chaos

06:49 - 07:53: Why it's a Mystery: A Cautionary Tale for Meteorologists

07:54 - 08:54: The Perfect Storm of Errors: What Went Wrong

08:55 - 10:02: The Lasting Impact: How the Surprise Blizzard Changed Forecasting

10:03 - 10:53: Conclusion: A Reminder to Keep a Shovel Handy

10:54 - 14:27: Host's Personal Reflections & Corrections

14:28 - 15:39: Music Credits & Closing Remarks

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This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71464299Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:38:35 +0000trueSimcha LeftonPodcast Description: Unravel the puzzling tale of the January 2000 Baltimore Blizzard, a storm that defied forecasts and left a city buried under a foot of snow. Join us as we explore the scientific anomalies, human oversights, and lasting impacts of...
Chapters & Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:13: Introduction: A Quiet Winter Evening & a Modest Forecast

01:14 - 02:14: The Underestimated Threat: Late Warnings and Misleading Flurries

02:15 - 03:17: The Meteorological Lie: Computer Models Change Their Mind

03:18 - 04:19: The Unsettling Truth: A Single Data Anomaly Ignored

04:20 - 05:35: The Winter Bomb Explodes: Rapid Intensification and Coastal Collision

05:36 - 06:48: A City Buried: Waking Up to a Foot of Snow and Widespread Chaos

06:49 - 07:53: Why it's a Mystery: A Cautionary Tale for Meteorologists

07:54 - 08:54: The Perfect Storm of Errors: What Went Wrong

08:55 - 10:02: The Lasting Impact: How the Surprise Blizzard Changed Forecasting

10:03 - 10:53: Conclusion: A Reminder to Keep a Shovel Handy

10:54 - 14:27: Host's Personal Reflections & Corrections

14:28 - 15:39: Music Credits & Closing Remarks

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5min 50 sec starts Purim edition (added weather to provide more info and more sound effects) and NWS PART of program.
Around 35 minutes in is a 5 minute Summary of ALL weather.
About 40 minutes in is a 20 minute Torah reflection on snow, shovav'im and chodesh Adar.
About 61 minutes in is a 9 or 10 minute Purim message

The final 5 minutes is the main Torah connected to Purim....starting at 66 minutes.


Note: Not all words in the Torah section were translated. However the weather part of this podcast is in complete English.

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5min 50 sec starts Purim edition (added weather to provide more info and more sound effects) and NWS PART of program.
Around 35 minutes in is a 5 minute Summary of ALL weather.
About 40 minutes in is a 20 minute Torah reflection on snow, shovav'im and chodesh Adar.
About 61 minutes in is a 9 or 10 minute Purim message

The final 5 minutes is the main Torah connected to Purim....starting at 66 minutes.


Note: Not all words in the Torah section were translated. However the weather part of this podcast is in complete English.

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