Episodes

  • Over a foot of rain triggered rescues along Georgia-Tennessee border; a storm to soak South Texas this weekend, raising flash flood risk

    Over a foot of rain triggered rescues along Georgia-Tennessee border; a storm to soak South Texas this weekend, raising flash flood risk
    Nov 6 2026
    Record river flooding prompts evacuations in McCaysville, Georgia, as crews conduct boat and aerial rescues. Also, a wet weekend is on tap for South Texas as heavy rain and thunderstorms spread across the region, raising the risk of flash flooding from near San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • Niagara Falls could lose half its water; not to worry though, it's all part of a managed plan

    Niagara Falls could lose half its water; not to worry though, it's all part of a managed plan
    Nov 5 2026
    The minimum flow over Niagara Falls has dropped from roughly 748,000 gallons every second to 374,000 as more water is diverted for hydroelectric power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    6 mins
  • Northeast rain to end weeks-long dry spell, bring travel delays and localized flooding; also, dropping temperatures don’t mean the end of tick season

    Northeast rain to end weeks-long dry spell, bring travel delays and localized flooding; also, dropping temperatures don’t mean the end of tick season
    Nov 4 2026
    Rain will end a weeks-long dry spell in the Northeast Wednesday night and Thursday, bringing slick roads and a risk of localized flooding before gusty winds usher in cooler weather. Also, ticks become active again in fall and can seek hosts on warmer winter days. Raking leaves, hiking and hunting can put people in their path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
  • El Niño could bring California a water windfall. Can it keep it?

    El Niño could bring California a water windfall. Can it keep it?
    Nov 3 2026
    With some reservoirs nearly full and a potentially wet winter ahead, California faces a tricky challenge: preventing floods while saving as much water as possible for the next drought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • No frigid air coming to US in November; plus Arizona becomes 3rd state to confirm case of New World screwworm

    No frigid air coming to US in November; plus Arizona becomes 3rd state to confirm case of New World screwworm
    Nov 2 2026
    Despite a major disruption in the polar vortex that typically releases Arctic air, no frigid air outbreaks are coming to the United States in November. Some areas will trend cooler and especially wetter, however. Also, Arizona agriculture officials have announced the state's first case of New World screwworm, making it the third U.S. state to report a case of the flesh-eating parasite amid the ongoing outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
  • Ski season forecast: Where El Niño could bring the best snow this winter; plus, the world’s largest digital camera spots dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

    Ski season forecast: Where El Niño could bring the best snow this winter; plus, the world’s largest digital camera spots dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto
    Oct 30 2026
    El Niño could bring a much better ski season to parts of the West, while prolonged warmth and less reliable snow may create tougher conditions for resorts across the Midwest and East. Also, ED138 is currently about 46 times farther from the sun than Earth. Scientists say it is among the largest objects discovered beyond Neptune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
  • Erosion threatens California’s PCH as state agencies prepare for El Niño

    Erosion threatens California’s PCH as state agencies prepare for El Niño
    Oct 29 2026
    Rain could worsen cracks beneath the coastal highway as crews work around tides and waves to protect a vital route. Also, the NYC Marathon is Sunday. 59,000+ runners will participate and the weather is looking really nice for the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    5 mins
  • Pineapple Express to troll Southwest with heavy rain on Halloween weekend; plus, Halloween trick-or-treat weather trouble spots

    Pineapple Express to troll Southwest with heavy rain on Halloween weekend; plus, Halloween trick-or-treat weather trouble spots
    Oct 28 2026
    Tropical moisture could fuel heavy Halloween weekend rain and renewed flash flooding across the Southwest. Southern California’s flood risk hinges on how quickly storms and a Pineapple Express come together. Also, a wet Halloween may dampen some spooky spirits across the United States this year, while a chill may force others to bundle up for trick-or-treating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
    Show More Show Less
    6 mins