The Weather Channel Podcast

What It's Like at Ground Zero of Tornado Damage

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Dina Knightly speak to storm tracker Brandon Clement, who is in Beauregard, Alabama, covering the aftermath of a deadly tornado.

Cat 1 to Cat 5: A Scale for Atmospheric Rivers

Atmospheric rivers are a blessing and a curse to the U.S. West: They bring beneficial winter rains and mountain snows, but they can also trigger catastrophic floods. Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson discuss a new scale created to alert people to their hazards. To read Bob's article, click here.

Portraits of Hope From the California Ashes

Inspired by images from the Camp Fire destruction, artist Shane Grammer returned to the area where he grew up and created murals on the charred remains of his childhood friends' homes. These poignant images continue to inspire and create hope for the residents of Paradise, California. Grammer shares his tale of inspiration on how these murals go from an idea to a portrait of hope.

Where Are All the Nor’easters?

There’s been a lack of blockbuster Northeast snowstorms this winter and most cities in the region need the snow. Is time running out? Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Brian Donegan talk about the chances of finally getting one before the end of the season. Read the full article here....

What Does 50 Below Zero Feel Like?

Brutal cold in the Midwest and Northeast is creating dangerous conditions for millions. Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman describe what it's like to be outdoors when it feels like 50 below zero and what's creating such a deep freeze.

The Forecast Was a Bust, But Here’s Why You Should Still Trust

Even the best meteorologists get it wrong sometimes, and when they do, it’s tough to live it down. Join meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam as they break down the most common ways a forecast can go wrong, and the dangers of letting a blown forecast blow your trust.

From Weather to Recovery, How the Shutdown affects FEMA and Hurricane Center

As the longest shutdown in U.S. history continues, closing the government has a ripple effect throughout the country. From food inspections to airport security to recovering from disasters to forecasting the weather, keeping people safe becomes increasingly difficult. Eric Blake from the National Hurricane Center and Steve Reaves from FEMA join meteorologist Kait Parker to share the impacts on themselves as well as those they serve from the ongoing government shutdown....

One Family's Quest to Bring Florida Coast Back from Disaster

How much can one family do in the wake of catastrophe? We spoke to Alex and Chelsea Workman, founders of the Never Forgotten Coast campaign, about their plan to bring the Florida Panhandle towns of Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe back from the horrific disaster unleashed by Hurricane Michael in October.

Time to Rethink Building in Fire-prone Zones?

The CAL FIRE chief is retiring from his post after decades in office. Before signing off, Ken Pimlott chats with meteorologist Danielle Banks, about the most recent fires and why it might be time to rethink wildfire strategy.

Best Weather Websites You Probably Don’t Know About

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman reveal some of their favorite weather websites they've used in their career. To see their complete list, read their article here!

Hang-Glide Horror: How He Survived

A major human error left a man dangling hundreds of feet above the Swiss Alps. Safe to say Chris Gursky's first hang gliding experience didn't go as planned. Listen as Chris explains to Danielle Banks what went wrong that day and how he feels now after living to tell the tale. See the video here

Watching Your Neighborhood Burn

The Woolsey Fire decimated neighborhoods in California, but TV Host Andrienne Janic stayed behind and used her house as a staging ground for firefighters. Meteorologist Kait Parker checks in with her on how the community is recovering.

Why This Year's Hurricane Season Overachieved

Meteorologist Danielle Banks has a chat with Dr. Phil Klotzbach, who offers up a recap on the latest hurricane season and what could be in store for future seasons. Can it get any worse?

A Governor's Plea in Puerto Rico

More than a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, Puerto Rico’s governor is asking for funds to speed up a painfully slow recovery. Summary: 00:23 Hurricane Maria delivered a devastating blow. 00:49 Where federal money is needed. 02:40 Governor's decision to change death toll. 04:49 Are there are jobs to come back to. 06:51 Can Puerto Rico weather another storm? 08:19 President Trump's tweet about aide use. 12:48 Thoughts on Puerto Rico becoming the 51st state. Follow Governor Ricard...

Why It's So Hard To Escape Wildfires

Wildfires in California exploded freakishly fast. So, meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jon Erdman discuss why the wildfires in California spread so quickly and what could be done to help alert people in the path more efficiently.

Apocalyptic Scenes from the Wildfire in Northern California

Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari talks to a reporter, who walks us through what’s left of Paradise, California -- and the shattered remains of what thousands once called home.

How Drought and Climate Change are Helping Drive a Migrant Caravan

Meteorologist Kait Parker speaks with John Carlos Frey, a reporter on assignment for weather.com , from Mexico City about the migrants he has encountered who have been driven from their Central American homes by drought.

How To Deal With Overnight Severe Storms

How Does Weather Affect Elections?

The Only Home Left Standing

Meteorologist Kait Parker sits down with Dr. Lebron Lackey, the owner of the only home left standing in Mexico Beach, FL after Hurricane Michael, for an emotional conversation about the storm, the community and where to go from here.

How Bad Was Hurricane Florence?

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Johnathan Belles take a look back at Hurricane Florence. What were the specific impacts? Was it as devastating as advertised? Was it well forecast? Was it over-hyped?

It's Been a WEIRD Year in the Atlantic

What is El Niño Anyway?

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson go through the ins and outs of El Niño and La Niña. What are they? What do they do? Why do they matter?

People Talking on TV About Weather is a Weird Job

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Kait Parker have a candid discussion about the ins and outs of Broadcast Meteorology. This podcast includes criticisms of the business, tips for young broadcasters, and explanations of what the job entails.

How to REALLY Prepare For Hurricane Season

Ari Sarsalari sits down with Tropical Weather Specialist Johnathan Belles to pick his brain about how to prepare for hurricane season. This episode features a lot of unique, rarely-heard-of tips and tricks you can use to keep your family safe if you live in a hurricane-prone area.

What Annoys Meteorologists The Most?

Rain on your wedding day? We hear about it! But ever wonder what annoys meteorologists the most? In this episode, Ari Sarsalari, Jonathan Erdman and Chris Dolce sit down to talk about some the things that really miff them -- from forecasts gone wrong to people driving through floodwaters. Here’s an honest look at what really grinds their gears. (1:00) Driving through flooded roadways (8:14) Rain chance percentages (12:55) When your friends ask you when it's gonna rain (15:27) When people don't t...

Why Do Children Keep Dying in Hot Cars?

Dozens of children die each year in hot cars, and July is usually the deadliest month. Why and how does this keep happening? In this episode, Ari Sarsalari talks to Castle Williams, a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia, about his research into this and how to avoid such a tragedy.

Hugo, We Have a Problem!

Down an engine, stuck in the eye of a hurricane a group of meteorologists and crew almost give their lives to keep others safe. In this episode, meteorologist Ari Sarsalari chats with fabled former hurricane hunter Dr. Jeff Masters, as he recalls the mission that almost prevented him from coming home. Read " Hunting Hugo ," on the Cat6 blog on wunderground.com

Why EF5 Tornadoes are the Worst

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson talk about the science behind the incredible destructive nature of high end tornadoes. They explain what the "Fujita Tornado Damage Scale," is and what it takes to rate a an EF5 tornado and a review of some of the worst EF5 tornadoes of all time.

Storms Destroyed My Stuff. Will Insurance Cover It?

From tornadoes to hail and hurricanes, weather can destroy everything you own in an instant. Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman take a deep dive into what insurance will and will not cover when disaster strikes. They chat with Bryan Wood , an insurance adjuster, who happens to be a meteorologist.