The Weather Channel Podcast

The Weather Channel's meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam join weather.com reporter Jan Childs to analyze the deadly severe weather that struck the South over the weekend.

As severe weather threatens the South, meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam discuss the forecast in detail. Weather.com reporter Jan Childs analyzes how COVID-19 may affect large shelter access.

As potentially damaging weather heads toward the South this weekend, meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman discuss how and when conditions may unfold. Weather.com reporter Jan Childs joins the conversation, noting that the spread of the novel coronavirus has complicated whether large shelters will be used.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman welcome weather.com news reporter Jan Childs to discuss what the recent Kennedy family tragedy can tell us about the dangers of water. Plus, a massive cyclone forms suddenly in the South Pacific, and the team explains how it compares to 2018's Hurricane Michael.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Linda Lam discuss the headlines around Colorado State University's hurricane outlook, and managing editor of The Weather Channel digital Eric Zerkel talks the thinking behind the headlines on weather.com.

Ari and Linda talk about:

• Working from home
• the huge low off the Atlantic Coast
• favorite types of weather
• Podcast listener survey

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman break down everything you should know, when a forecast calls for snow in your area.

A television meteorologist in Atlanta received death threats for interrupting the Masters Golf Tournament, to cover a tornado threat. The move angered a lot of viewers who were glued to the game. But is there anything local meteorologists can do to curb the anger and still deliver life-saving information? Ari Sarsalari talks to social scientist Dr. Laura Myers for some perspective on how people interpret warnings -- and asks whether breaking into programming is even a practice worth keeping in this information age.

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Dr. Jeff Masters discuss the catastrophic impacts nuclear war could have on the weather for the entire planet. Mass casualties, disease and famine are just part of the story. For more, see Masters' article on Weather Underground.

After a violent tornado in Lee County, Alabama, killed 23 people, there has been an active discussion in the meteorological community about what else can be done to prevent fatalities in tornadoes. Can we make improvements or do we just accept that EF4/EF5 tornadoes are going to most often kill people? Ari Sarsalari and Bob Henson talk about it.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!