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Weekly Weather Brief
Hosted by Emily and Kerrin · EN
Two broadcast meteorologists who can't stop talking about the weather invite you to join their end-of-week conversation. In 10 minutes or less, Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin break down the week's most notable weather events and trending forecast topics – from hurricanes and snowstorms to the weather phenomena everyone's discussing. Whether they're dissecting a major storm system or explaining why that viral weather video caught fire online, these meteorologists bring their expertise and easy chemistry to deliver the week's weather highlights in a digestible, entertaining format. New episodes drop weekly, sometimes with a glass of wine in hand. Get your Weekly Weather Brief and stay in the know without the time commitment.
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Weekly Weather Brief Special: Meet Kerrin & Emily
6d ago00:16:19Tap to summarizeMeteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin are taking a break from the week's weather headlines for a special bonus episode!Instead of covering the latest storms and climate news, they're answering your questions about how they became meteorologists, the movie that inspired both of their careers, the mentors who shaped them, and the paths that led them from television weather to science communication and podcasting.Along the way, they debate heat vs. cold, hurricanes vs. snowstorms, share the weather that still makes them nervous, and reflect on what makes their partnership on Weekly Weather Brief work so well.Whether you've been listening since day one or just found the podcast, this is your chance to get to know the people behind the forecasts.In this episode:How Twister inspired two future meteorologistsCareer journeys through TV, The Weather Channel, and science communicationFavorite weather to forecast (and least favorite!)Weather fears that even meteorologists still haveWhat Emily and Kerrin admire most about each otherThe story behind Weekly Weather BriefThanks for listening! We'll be back next week with our regular roundup of the biggest weather and climate stories.
Transcribe →Historic Floods, Deadly Lightning, and Weather Preparedness Tips
2w ago00:12:00Tap to summarizeMeteorologist Kerrin Jeromin is joined by guest host Cheryl Nelson for this Weekly Weather Brief (while Emily enjoys some time off). The hosts discuss the recent record-setting rainfall across the Northeast, a destructive EF-3 tornado in Wisconsin, a deadly lightning strike in Colorado, and the fires across Oregon. Plus, Cheryl provides weather preparedness tips and insights on staying safe from weather hazards.Links:https://www.weather.gov/grb/07272026_SevereStormshttps://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.htmlhttps://wildfire.oregon.gov/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.ready.gov/be-informedhttps://www.preparewithcher.com/
Transcribe →Atypical Bertha, Severe Storms, and the Growth of Spanish Weather Communication
3w ago00:12:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologist Kerrin Jeromin is joined by guest host, meteorologist Irene Sans. Kerrin and Irene talk about the atypical nature of tropical storm Bertha, severe storms and flooding across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, plus the growth of Spanish weather communication.Links:Bertha:https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/07/the-latest-on-tropical-storm-bertha/ https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2026/BERTHA.shtml?West Virginia floods: https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-flash-flooding-919eb8602f8954b99c517ac4fae1cd64Spanish weather research:https://climas.illinois.edu/directory/profile/jethttps://www.noaa.gov/news-release/new-research-backs-improved-translations-of-weather-forecasts-for-us-spanish-speakers
Transcribe →Smoky Skies, Texas Flooding, and the Clock Change Debate
4w ago00:09:38Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode of Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the smoke and poor air quality in the Great Lakes and Northeast as wildfires burn in Canada. They touch on catastrophic flooding unfolding in Texas Hill Country and continuing record-setting heat across the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic. Plus, the great time change debate--are you for or against permanent Daylight Saving Time?Links:CA wildfire smoke:https://fire.airnow.gov/#4.04/40.6/-86https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/en/https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu/event/canada-wildfires-of-2026/Texas rain and floods:https://apnews.com/article/texas-flooding-evacuations-uvalde-camp-mystic-616ad82c32b5728d8a0f894c5e602b24https://water.noaa.gov/
Transcribe →Europe’s Heat, Typhoon Bavi & World Cup Weather
Jul 1000:11:24Tap to summarizeMeteorologist Emily Gracey is joined by special guest host Jen Carfagno from The Weather Channel for this week's Weekly Weather Brief. They break down the biggest weather and climate stories making headlines, including the dangerous heat wave across Europe, the weather challenges surrounding the FIFA World Cup, and Super Typhoon Bavi's rapid intensification in the western Pacific. They also discuss how El Niño is influencing global weather patterns and the latest changes to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook. Plus, Jen shares fascinating research on how underwater sound could help restore damaged coral reefs. Whether you're interested in extreme weather, hurricanes, climate science, or weather forecasting, this episode covers the biggest stories shaping the atmosphere this week.Links:Satellite Image of Typhoon BaviWeather Geeks - Coral Sounds Episode
Transcribe →Holiday Heat, Tropical Check, & a "Mini Derecho"
Jul 300:10:03Tap to summarizeMeteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin catch up on the weather talkers of the week. In this episode, they cover a record-setting thunderstorm wind gust in South Dakota and the extreme heat baking much of the country for the 4th of July holiday. They also check tropical weather with newly formed tropical storm Douglas. Plus, the striking stats on the Empire State building following a viral proposal moment.Links: https://www.weather.gov/abr/June29thSignificantWindEvent https://substack.com/home/post/p-204670890https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat
Transcribe →Europe's Historic Heat Dome, Climate.us, El Niño & Wildfires
Jun 2600:10:34Tap to summarizeMeteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the historic European heat dome bringing record-breaking temperatures across the continent, the growing wildfire danger across the western United States, and the launch of Climate.us, the new independent climate resource created by former Climate.gov scientists. They also explain why El Niño continues to make headlines, share incredible flash flooding video from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and discuss the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela.Links:Climate.usGreen Bay flash flooding videohttps://x.com/CBS58/status/2069960447940350323Atmosphere Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AtmospherePodcast
Transcribe →Arthur Flooding, Damage Drone Debate & Warming Stripes
Jun 1900:10:12Tap to summarizeThis week on the Weekly Weather Brief, meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin break down the season's first named storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, and the flooding impacts that stretched far beyond the forecast cone. They discuss why rainfall remains one of the deadliest tropical hazards and how extreme heat can become a growing threat after storms move out.The duo also looks at a significant severe weather outbreak across the Midwest, including strong tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, and dives into a fascinating debate within the weather community: should drone footage of storm damage be shared publicly?Plus, summer officially arrives this weekend, and Emily and Kerrin explain the science and storytelling behind Show Your Stripes Day, one of the most recognizable climate communication campaigns in the world.Grab your favorite weather-themed beverage and join us for another week of weather, science, and conversation in 10 minutes.https://showyourstripes.info/https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/warming-stripeshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DZubxUNRyDh/
Transcribe →El Nino is Here! Hurricane Season Updates, and a Studio Fire
Jun 1200:11:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode, meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the weekly events that captured their attention, including the declaration of El Nino beginning and the impact on the hurricane season outlook. They also dive into this week's severe wind reports and discuss the Storm Prediction Center intensity outlooks. Plus, a meteorologist continues tornado coverage as a studio light catches fire. Quick links: https://tropical.colostate.edu/forecasting.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTxMUXoKAyA
Transcribe →Amanda, Tropical Tips & Houston's Viral "Street Clouds"
Jun 500:11:22Tap to summarizeThis week Meteorologists Kerrin Jeromin and Emily Gracey are jumping into the start of meteorological summer as well as the start of Atlantic hurricane season. The season is underway already in the Eastern Pacific where Tropical Storm Amanda is brewing. The duo geeks out over their favorite tropical weather resources, touches on air quality concerns from a stagnant summer pattern, and breaks down a viral satellite image showing clouds forming perfectly along Houston's road network. Plus, Emily shares exciting news about her brand new podcast, Atmosphere.Tune in and let them know what you think!Links:https://hurricanes.ral.ucar.edu/realtime/current/https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/https://x.com/Emokwx/status/2061901714014249034
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