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Across the Sky

Lee Enterprises

The Lee Weather Team hosts a fast-paced weekly podcast that tackles hot topics (and cold!) plus what’s trending in meteorology, science and climate. The show isn"t limited to hard science as our hosts and guests tug at your emotions from stories out in the elements. The Lee Weather team features Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises" Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond

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47:07

Covering and dealing with the aftermath of a tornado...

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2023/04/10

During a devastating tornado outbreak in Mississippi March 2023, meteorologist Matt Laubhan guided viewers through the nighttime storms. On this episode of Across the Sky, he talks about the challenges of encouraging people to get to safer locations, the spontaneous prayer that he delivered during live coverage, and the mental health of those that survive severe weather. Related episodes Stories behind covering and living through tornadoes How well do you know tornadoes? We

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37:08

How do we improve flood forecasts?

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2023/04/03

April showers bring May flowers. But when those sprinkles turn into intense downpours, water levels can rise and bring flash flooding. University of Michigan engineering professor Valeriy Ivanov nearly drowned while crossing a flood-swollen river, and in today's episode he talks about how this motivated his work: shortening the time to generate flooding forecasts and translating them into more timely and accurate warnings. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather

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37:36

Weather history: The first woman to issue a severe...

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2023/03/27

Watches and warnings are nothing new for the National Weather Service, but Liz Leitman, a Mesoscale Forecaster at the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, made history in February when she became the first woman to issue either a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch. Leitman talks with our meteorologists about the historic moment, how she became interested in the weather, and the importance of bringing more women into the field. About the Across the Sky podcast The

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43:10

A warming climate means more than just hotter summers

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2023/03/20

With the rest of the meteorologists away this week, Sean Sublette talks with Jessica Whitehead, Executive Director of the Old Dominion University Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience, to discuss some of the hidden and subtle ways global warming is sneaking up on us. Hotter weather is just the tip of the iceberg. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in

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37:32

Ready for winter to end? Here's the status of spring

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2023/03/13

While some parts of the country keep experiencing snow and cold weather, particularly in the Midwest, spring is ahead of schedule in other regions. Theresa Crimmins of the USA National Phenology Network talks about how far ahead the Southeast is of normal spring and discusses the complex relationship between temperatures, pollen, and blooms. She also explains how you can become a citizen scientist to help strengthen their database. Crimmins is the show's first repeat guest and

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36:18

Observing, understanding and modeling severe...

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2023/03/06

Meteorological spring is here and with that comes turbulent weather as snowstorms give way to damaging thunderstorms. Much of the country has gotten an early start to the severe weather season, with more than 200 tornadoes reported since the first of the year. DaNa Carlis, the Director of the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory, is our guest this week. He talks about the mission of his team and what they do to improve our understanding of severe storms and the accuracy of

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36:29

Need weather information for a lawsuit? Call a...

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2023/02/27

Maybe you run a business and you're trying to budget for snow removal before winter. Or perhaps your business is facing a lawsuit after someone slips on the ice. This is where forensic meteorology comes into play. Forensic meteorologist Sherilyn Patrick, Director of Forensic Services for WeatherWorks in Hackettstown, New Jersey, is our guest on this week's episode. Patrick talks about her job, the differences between what she does and that of a traditional meteorologist and

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46:30

How weather forecasts impact Major League Baseball

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2023/02/20

Baseball is back with the return of spring training, and this week our hosts talk with Paul Gross, a recently retired broadcast meteorologist who is a weather consultant for the Detroit Tigers. They discuss how weather impacts baseball, from lightning safety rules to the precise timing of a rain forecast, including a dramatic situation in a game between the Tigers and Red Sox. Paul also shared a unique story from his consulting during the 2005 MLB All-Star Game. About the Across

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Football weather stories with ESPN's Kris Budden

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2023/02/13

The NFL season just wrapped with Sunday's Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, and while the weather didn't come into play with the game played in a domed stadium, our guest this week talks about what it's like covering sporting events and the challenges of weather. Kris Budden is a reporter for ESPN and covered San Diego Padres games before moving to her current role covering college football and basketball. She shares several stories, including the problems that rain brings for teams

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44:00

Channel your inner child: What’s the best kind of...

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2023/02/06

We're still in the middle of winter and much of the nation continues to endure snow, ice and severe cold. So the meteorologists thought back to when they were kids and debated various scenarios that could lead to either a partial or canceled school day. Would you rather have a delayed opening or early dismissal? Or which is better: no school on a Friday or a Monday? TAKE OUR POLLS! Follow this link to weigh in with your picks! Let us know your thoughts! Send comments to

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45:29

Out from the shadows: Behind the scenes at Groundhog Day

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2023/01/30

How does the celebration for Punxsutawney Phil differ from the popular Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" and what are some of the gaffes that have happened there over the years? Meteorologist Joe Murgo has covered it in person for more than 20 years and shares his stories about the crowds and dignitaries, including a governor who nearly got his finger bitten off! About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt

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45:30

Looking back at this winter’s Buffalo blizzard

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2023/01/23

Veteran meteorologist Don Paul of the Buffalo News joins our team to look back at the Blizzard of 2022 in the Buffalo area. Don and the team talk about how it compared to historical blizzards there, and why 47 fatalities occurred despite the accurate forecasts. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe

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40:03

Earth continues to warm. What does that mean for the...

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2023/01/13

2022 was among the 10 hottest years in the global record and each of the last eight years has been one of the eight warmest. This week's episode dives into the details. Nadya Vinogradova-Shiffer, an ocean physicist with NASA, talks about the warming climate’s impact on the oceans and what that means for people living both near and far away from the water. After their conversation with Vinogradova-Shiffer, the team discusses our changing climate further and what can be done to

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48:55

Cocktail hour with the meteorologists

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2023/01/09

Our guest this week is Mike Augustyniak, Director of Meteorology for WCCO-TV, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities. He joins us to talk about the recent cold weather, what happens at the American Meteorological Society's annual weather conference (the largest in America), how technology is changing forecast communication and — most importantly — cocktails! About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of

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How increased coastal flooding impacts restaurants,...

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2023/01/02

We feature meteorologist Joe Martucci's work from The Press of Atlantic City in this crossover episode of the Across the Sky podcast. Joe was a guest on Lee Enterprises' sister podcast, Behind the Headlines with host Teri Barr, to talk about his year-long series on increased tidal flooding. Martucci says that schools, restaurants and roads are closing more than ever due to coastal flooding. He shares why that is as well as options lawmakers are considering to fix the growing

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31:45

Our meteorology resolutions for 2023

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2022/12/26

As 2022 comes to an end the team came together one last time to look ahead to 2023 with a list of resolutions for the upcoming year for the field of meteorology. The group touches on getting more people interested in entering the field, helping students understand all the career options for meteorologists, and ways forecast accuracy can be improved. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee

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What were the top 10 national weather events of 2022?

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2022/12/19

It was a busy meteorological year across the United States, with blizzards, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes. With so much going on, we asked an outside expert to help summarize the most notable events of the year. Our guest this week is Greg Carbin, chief of the NOAA Weather Prediction Center’s forecast operations branch in suburban Washington, DC. Before his position at the WPC, he worked at the NOAA Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Greg walks us through and recaps

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What it's like living in Alaska, home of the most...

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2022/12/12

Yes, there is a lot of snow in Alaska. But can you build a snowman? Does anyone have a swimming pool or play golf? And what weather does it take for schools to close? Our guest this week is Brian Brettschneider, a climatologist working for the National Weather Service in Anchorage, Alaska. He is famous in weather circles for his social media presence (Twitter: @Climatologist49) and the weather maps he produces, from the serious to the silly. Brettschneider corrects

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43:56

Uncovering the mysteries of ancient hurricanes

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2022/12/05

We have a good understanding of hurricane seasons that took place over the past 100 years. But how many hurricanes were there hundreds or even thousands of years ago? Where did they strike? By analyzing sediment on the ocean floor, we're learning more about hurricane history than ever before. Tyler Winkler, a postdoctoral researcher in oceanography for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, is our guest and discusses the research he is conducting by unlocking the secrets of "blue

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What are the top 10 weather songs of all time?

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2022/11/28

There are a lot of great songs that touch on the weather, but which ones are the best? For this week's episode, we had some fun and voted on our 10 favorite weather-related songs of all time. Since this is a podcast about weather and climate, we tried to stick to songs that are actually about the weather as opposed to love songs that use weather as a metaphor. (Sorry "Purple Rain," "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" and "Thunder Road," among others.) Joining the program this week is

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