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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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36:17

Hurricane season 2024 has begun. Here's what to...

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2024/06/03

Hurricane season has arrived and all signs are pointing to a very busy year. Dr. Mike Brennan, the director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, joins the Lee Weather Team this week to discuss everything you need to know for the 2024 season.Brennan and the team break down the number of storms expected and the reasons why this season is expected to be particularly active. They also discuss the science behind hurricane forecasting, the role of climate change, and the critical

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Travel stories with Jen Carfagno from the Weather...

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2024/05/27

Summer travel season is here! This week, The Weather Channel's Jen Carfagno joins the team to share her weather coverage travel stories. Hurricanes and snowstorms can be harrowing and bring their own set of challenges, but she also shares her more comforting travel stories to Punxsatawney each year for Groundhog Day.We want to hear from you! Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future

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Summer weather outlook and the methods of long-range...

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2024/05/21

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the anticipation of beach days, barbecues and, unfortunately, the potential for extreme weather. In this episode of Across the Sky, meteorologists Sean Sublette, Matt Holiner and Joe Martucci discuss the summer weather outlook for 2024, from the bustling Jersey Shore to heat-weary Texas.We delve into the complexities of forecasting seasonal trends and the impact of climate change with special guest Jan Dutton, a meteorologist

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Tornado Talk: The long-term human impact of tornadoes

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2024/05/13

Tornado history goes beyond path lengths and EF ratings. Since 2016, Jennifer Narramore — owner and co-founder of Tornado Talk — and her team have been bringing forward tornado survival stories from the last 70 years. Whether the stories come from massive super outbreaks or isolated storms, their first-person interviews with those who were impacted are a vivid reminder of how tornadoes can change lives and communities forever. Listen to some of those stories on this

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Meteorology in the air: How weather impacts airlines...

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2024/05/06

You can't talk about air travel without talking about weather. That's why all major airlines employ their own team of meteorologists. But what are their specifc responsibilities and how do they help get the planes where they need to be?David Dillahunt, the chief meteorologist at Southwest Airlines, joins the podcast to explain how he and his team support the daily decisions on air traffic — including delays, reroutes, and cancelations. He also discusses what weather

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49:43

Busting lightning myths

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2024/04/29

As severe storm season nears its peak, we tackle some persistent myths about lightning and why they have continued for so long.Meteorologist and lightning expert Chris Vagasky joins the team to explain why no place outside is safe during a thunderstorm and what lightning detection notifications on your weather app are really telling you. He also discusses lightning mitigation technology, the frequency of lightning strikes, and shares other facts and safety tips to help clear

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49:16

Earth Day: Stories of people, climate and hope

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2024/04/22

Negative stories about climate change come at us every day, but there are positive stories bubbling up that illustrate the innovations being made to slow the pace of the warming climate and conserve the environment.In honor of Earth Day, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir joins the podcast to share some of those stories from his travels. He also discusses what made him shift his career from sports reporting to the climate change beat, why positive story telling is so

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59:30

Storming the digital world

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2024/04/15

How you get weather information is changing and changing fast. First came newspapers, then came television, but increasingly, people are getting their forecasts on digital platforms, including news websites, social media, and weather apps. With explosive growth in this sector, some meteorologists have chosen to focus on digital exclusively.In this special collaborative episode, the Lee Weather Team talks with Meteorologist Emily Gracey from The National Weather Desk and host of

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47:59

Hurricane Outlook '24: Why a busy season is expected

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2024/04/08

Colorado State University, one of the premier organizations behind hurricane seasonal forecasting, has issued its most aggressive April hurricane outlook on record — with 23 named storms forecast for the 2024 Atlantic season.Alex DesRosiers from Colorado State joins the team this week to talk about why this season is expected to be so active. He also discusses his research that looks deeper into what causes hurricanes to undergo rapid intensification. We want to hear from

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42:30

Status of spring: Why pollen and allergy seasons are...

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2024/04/01

After the warmest winter on record in the United States, trees are budding and blooming early in much of the country. What does that mean for pollen and allergy seasons now and in the future? And how does that impact fruits like peaches, cherries, and apples later in the season?Theresa Crimmins from the National Phenology Network at the University of Arizona joins the team to explain why some pollens are getting more allergenic, why some are not allergenic, and how you can help

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Special: March Madness basketball with KenPom who,...

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2024/03/28

Special Edition of "Across the Sky"It's our FIRST special edition episode and it's for a very timely guest. College basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy (aka KenPom) comes on the podcast to talk about his wildly popular basketball analytics website. Why is he on? He's a meteorologist! Ken explains how he made the seamless transition from understanding statistics in meteorology to applying them to college basketball. He and the podcast team talk about the upsets that have already

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51:00

How weather affects your electricity

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2024/03/25

Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and heatwaves all impact how electricity is generated and how it gets to your home. But not all weather impacts it equally. Plus, as renewable energy continues to scale up, how is high-precision weather forecasting going to ensure reliable power to homes and businesses? Meteorologists Jeff Mock and Erin Guidry Hurd from Dominion Energy in Virginia join us to talk about how weather impacts the power grid and how they work with other power companies to

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54:25

Top 10 things to know about spring

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2024/03/18

Of all the seasons, spring is the most volatile. Warm, quiet conditions can quickly change to cold and windy. Thunderstorms and tornadoes can be followed by piles of snow. With the spring equinox occurring this week, the Lee Weather Team has pinpointed the 10 most important things you should know about spring weather.What is a red flag warning? What weather conditions cause pollen levels to rise and fall? When does the last freeze typically occur? The team dives into all of

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Everything you need to know for the 2024 total solar...

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2024/03/11

We're less than a month away from the astronomical event of the year, the 2024 total solar eclipse. Seeing a total solar eclipse is a truly awe-inspriring experience and you don't want to miss this one, because there won't be another visible in the United States until the mid 2040s. To get you prepared, NASA Ambassador Tony Rice joins the podcast this week with everything you need to know about the eclipse on Monday, April 8.What is it like to witness a total solar eclipse

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What weather disrupts air travel the most?

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2024/03/04

Thunderstorms and winter storms get top billing when it comes to air travel delays. But what else should you be looking for when planning a flight or waiting at the airport?Rob Eicher from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University tells us what commercial air travelers should know about the types of weather that disrupt travel the most, both before and during a flight. From tornadoes to turbulence, Rob has a few things to remember the next time you're stuck at the gate. We want to

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40:52

Record low winter ice on the Great Lakes. What...

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2024/02/26

Late February and early March is usually when ice cover peaks on the Great Lakes. But there's not much this year. In fact, ice levels are at or near record lows. In a warming world, is this the new normal?Physical Scientist Bryan Mroczka joins the podcast this week from the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab to give perspective. Bryan shares the history of ice cover on the Great Lakes and why this year's low amounts are truly exceptional. He discusses the impacts being

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50:39

Which weather model is the best? It depends. Here's why

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2024/02/19

Computer weather models are the biggest tool meteorologists use to forecast the weather. But why are there so many, which one is the best, and why aren't they all better? On this week's episode, the weather team digs deep into the world of computer weather modeling, also known as numerical weather prediction. The team discusses how it all started and how it's advanced over time. They also break down the advantages and disadvantages of the various weather models, including the

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46:33

One man became his own weather media company. Here's...

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2024/02/13

Mike Witcher had been working as a broadcast meteorologist in Knoxville, Tennessee for more than a decade. Then, in 2023, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He created East TN Weatherand became his own weather media company for local residents. Mike is a part of a very small, but emerging sector of meteorology. Entrepreneurs who want to inform the public of what's going on with the weather. Mike sells his own advertising and it's up to him to provide updates around

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Highlights from the biggest weather conference of the...

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2024/02/05

Each year, The American Meteorological Society's Annual Meeting is the ultimate gathering for the weather community. Researchers, forecasters, and storm chasers alike come together to share their work, network, and try to solve some of meteorology's greatest challenges. The 104th AMS Annual Meeting just wrapped up in Baltimore, Maryland. Two members of the Lee Weather Team, Meteorologist Sean Sublette and Meteorologist Joe Martucci, were in attendence and they share their

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Better weather forecasts? Drones could be the key

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2024/01/29

In order to predict how the weather will change, an accurate picture of what's happening now is needed. While current conditions at the surface are well known thanks to weather stations, there are significant gaps in the data higher up in the atmosphere. Unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones, could help fill in those gaps significantly. Dr. Jamey Jacob from Oklahoma State University is leading the charge on bringing drones into the field of meteorology. He joins the

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