Weather and Climate for your everyday

The Schoolteacher Who Cracked the Tornado Code

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:27:06 +0000

In 1974, a Japanese-American meteorologist stood in the rubble of Xenia, Ohio, and saw what no one else could see. Ted Fujita transformed tornado science from guesswork into a precise discipline, saving countless lives by learning to read the stories written in twisted metal and splintered wood. This is the story of Mr. Tornado—and how one man's obsession with destruction patterns changed weather forecasting forever.

Tornadoes vs. Hurricanes: Nature's Ultimate Showdown

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0000

They're both spinning columns of destruction, but tornadoes and hurricanes couldn't be more different. From the split-second fury of an EF5 twister to the slow-motion devastation of a Category 5 hurricane, we're breaking down which storm truly deserves the title of nature's most fearsome weather phenomenon—and why the answer might surprise you.

7 Weather Myths Your Grandparents Got Completely Wrong

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:19:33 +0000

Red sky at night, sailor's delight? Lightning never strikes twice? Your joints predict rain? We're busting seven weather myths that have been passed down for generations—and revealing what the science actually says. Some of these might surprise you, and one of them could actually save your life.

The Weatherman Who Predicted D-Day

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:28:37 +0000

On June 4th, 1944, a Scottish meteorologist stood before General Eisenhower and delivered the most consequential weather forecast in history. With no satellites, limited data, and storms brewing across the English Channel, Captain James Stagg had to predict a narrow window of calmer weather—or risk the lives of 150,000 troops. This is the story of how weather forecasting won the war.

Hurricane Hunters vs. Storm Chasers: Two Ways to Chase Danger

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:22:16 +0000

Both fly toward danger while everyone else runs away, but hurricane hunters and storm chasers couldn't be more different in their approach. One operates from reinforced aircraft at 10,000 feet, the other races across backroads in pickup trucks—yet both provide critical data that saves lives. We're comparing these two weather-chasing professions to see what drives people to put themselves in harm's way for science.

5 Weather Disasters That Changed Building Codes Forever

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:19:02 +0000

From hurricane-proof windows to tornado-resistant roofs, the buildings we live and work in today were shaped by devastating storms of the past. Discover how catastrophic weather events forced engineers and architects to completely rethink construction—saving countless lives in the process. Each disaster on our list sparked innovations that now protect millions of people every single day.

The Great Smog of 1952: When London's Weather Turned Deadly

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:21:43 +0000

In December 1952, a perfect storm of weather conditions and coal smoke created a toxic fog that blanketed London for five days, killing an estimated 12,000 people. We explore how a temperature inversion trapped pollutants at street level, what it was like to live through those terrifying days when visibility dropped to zero, and how this catastrophe transformed our understanding of the relationship between weather, pollution, and public health.

Climate Shaping

Wed, 7 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Humans are getting crafty

Best of pt2

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Weather and Climate for Your Everyday best of episode!

Best of

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Weather and Climate for Your Everyday best of episode!

Strange Weather

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This actually happens

Winter Weather

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Get ready for the cold

Obscure Weather

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Look Out the Window

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It's weather!

Summer Weather pt2

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Summer Weather

Wed, 3 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Spring Weather

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Fog

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Wind pt2

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Wind

Wed, 6 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Storm of the Century

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We haven’t seen one bigger yet

Snow pt2

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Meteorologist always get it wrong con’t

Storm of the Century pt2

Wed, 9 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We haven’t seen one bigger yet con't

Lick Your Finger and Hold It in the Air Part 2

Wed, 2 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Weather measurement methods and instrumentation

Lick Your Finger and Hold It in the Air

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Weather measurement methods and instrumentation

Weather Systems

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

From Fronts to Pressure zones

Santa Ana Winds

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Santa Ana Winds

Surf’s Up

Wed, 4 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a man, it’s a plane, no…Tsunami!?

Cloud 9

Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Take a look at all the things you’ve ever wanted to know about clouds

Weather Rock

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How can a rock predict the weather?