Podcast Episodes

Deadly pileups and fast-moving Plains wildfires fueled by dangerous winds; Snow snarls travel in Sierra Nevada

Blowing dust created near-zero visibility on I-25 near Pueblo, killing 4 people, while the same powerful windstorm fueled fast-moving wildfires and t…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lightning strike sparks windmill fire, Shipwreck found in Lake Michigan, and severe weather claimed Italy’s 'Lovers’ Arch'

Video shows a windmill burning in Stephens County, Texas after storms moved through the area Saturday. Local firefighters say lightning likely caused…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

99% of Florida is in a drought, and one city's rainfall shows how dry it's been; plus, record warmth to expand this week

Florida is experiencing its most widespread February drought on record since tracking began in 2000. Here’s why it’s happening and when rain may retu…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lake Lure begins refilling namesake lake after Hurricane Helene recovery efforts; plus, a gray wolf tracked in Southern California for the first time in a century

Local leaders are hopeful that Lake Lure could be ready for public access, boating and swimming by Memorial Day Weekend.

Also, a 3-year-old female gr…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain and severe storms to focus on southern US as NASCAR season opener nears; plus, big storms heading for the West

As the extended holiday weekend for some unfolds, a rainstorm threatens to soak some outdoor plans in the southern United States. Thunderstorms will …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Historic ice boat race returns to frozen New Jersey river after two decades; plus, extreme speed skiing

Ice boats have no brakes and can reach speeds up to 75 miles per hour. The prize is a Tiffany silver trophy first crafted in 1886.

Learn more about y…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Death Valley could have rare superbloom in 2026; Midweek clipper, weekend storm keeping the active winter pattern alive i

The National Park Service says the hottest place in North America may soon be covered in wildflowers due to the weather, marking the first superbloom…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

An 80-mile crack splits Lake Erie’s ice as the lake nears a rare milestone, plus an upcoming Valentine's Day storm to bring drenching rain to southern US

Strong winds and Arctic air helped fracture the frozen surface over the weekend. Lake Erie is about 95% ice-covered — and the next few days could dec…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storms line up to revive California's winter; plus, 6 planets, moon will align in February

After quite the lull over the last month, a pattern flip will take place along the West Coast early this week, as storms bring in periods of rain, sh…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens rescued after New York ski resort gondola malfunctions; plus, Coldest weekend of the winter to grip Northeast

About 70 skiers were rescued from 15 cabins after the Gore Mountain gondola malfunctioned during windy conditions.

Also, it is going to feel painfull…

3 months, 3 weeks ago