The Great Lakes Weather Podcast

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Are you looking for a podcast on weather? You've come to the right place. In this podcast, we discuss all sorts of topics related to current weather across the United States, as well as provide discussions on weather concepts and data. We hope you find these conversations valuable and useful!

Benjamin Richmond


    • Apr 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Great Lakes Weather Podcast

    Welcome to the Season of Sprumter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 16:14


    Spring, Summer, and Winter- all rolled into one. That's in today's upcoming weather forecast. Meteorology students present on the oceanic oscillations that influence earth's global climate. Thanks for listening!

    Springing into Snow and Severe Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 25:58


    Ben Richmond delivers the latest update on the weather through the end of March. Summer will be here before we know it! Learn about heat-related illnesses possible during the hot months. Learn the basics about greenhouse gases and how they influence our atmosphere. Air pollution can cause health problems and comes from multiple locations. Learn all the basic information about agroforestry. Thanks for listening!

    Kicking off Spring With More Winter- Thursday, March 2, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 15:53


    The system causing the severe weather outbreak to the South will also bring a winter storm to areas in northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. Snowfall accumulations will exceed 6 inches across a broad swath of Michigan. We review many of the significant ice storms that have occurred across Michigan. Weather Sprites- How far in the atmosphere do they go? Brush Fires are very common during dry days in the United States and across the globe. Thanks for listening!

    What You Need To Know About Wednesday's Ice Storm in Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 8:53


    In this short podcast we cover all the information needed for the ice storm that is possible in Michigan on Wednesday into Thursday. A lot of variables will come into play to determine the significance of this event.

    The February Temperature Trampoline- Thursday, February 9, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 19:59


    Ben Richmond gives the latest weather update and it is most certainly one that is dynamic. This pattern will send temperatures bouncing up and down prior to a cold air mass returning for late February. In the student segments we discuss different types of thunderstorms: -Mesoscale Convective Systems -Derechos -Squall Lines -Multicell Clusters -Supercell Thunderstorms Thanks for listening!

    From Severe Weather to Winter's Return- Friday, January 20, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 21:54


    A severe weather environment occurred in Ohio yesterday, but didn't pan out to be what everyone expected. Why? Let's discuss what happened as well as the future forecast of a potential winter storm next week. Fire whirls are similar to weak tornadoes but form in very different conditions. Let's introduce the topic of climate and its influence on weather! Chicago is a lakeshore city that has a few interesting places to visit. Thanks for listening! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more content.

    What You Need To Know about the Christmas Blizzard of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 11:18


    A MAJOR blizzard is coming Thursday-Saturday. Here's what you need to know!

    I'm Dreaming of A.... High Pressure Barrier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 17:30


    The Latest Forecast for the Great Lakes Region by Ben Richmond. A brief list of notable U.S. Storms. Ethan shares a few places to visit in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and other portions of the Great Lakes Region. Give us your feedback on this podcast episode by visiting our website!

    Thankfully, It's Warmer!- Tuesday, November 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 25:58


    The latest on the upcoming weather for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have you heard about Buffalo's record breaking snowfall? The Polar Vortex will be making a lot of visits to us this season. Be sure to stay updated on latest weather information by visiting our website.

    Old Man Winter Came Crashing In- Saturday, November 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 29:06


    Snowstorms in American History caused serious impacts. How severe is Michigan winter going to be? The Latest on Hurricane Nicole impacts. What are some interesting places to visit in the Great Lakes?

    Sunshine and Warm Weather Starts November! Friday, October 28, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 24:35


    -Ben Richmond presents the latest forecast, showing an above average pattern of temperatures to begin November with rainfall on Halloween. -Rain and Hail: Where does it come from? -Three of the Most Severe Weather Happenings in 2022 -History of Deadly Floods in the United States

    Cold Weather Is Coming! Friday, October 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 32:09


    Welcome to the second episode of the Great Lakes Weather Podcast! Topics covered in today's podcast: Ben Richmond provides the latest forecast discussion for upcoming weather over the next week. Only 4 category 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the United States, and Hurricane Ian was just shy of making the list. For more information about Great Lakes Weather and to leave feedback about the podcast, visit the website. SUBSCRIBE for more content!

    Wednesday, September 21, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 24:31


    On this very first episode of the Great Lakes Weather Podcast, students present several topics of interest regarding weather and the Great Lakes Region: The latest forecast calls for cooler air later this week with rain potential during the weekend. New technologies have enabled NOAA and the National Weather Service to provide better information for United States citizens. What are some ingredients for tornado formation? Weather & Politics- The Biden Administration launches a portal to help inform communities of exposure to climate hazards: https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/biden-administration-launches-portal-to-help-communities-assess-exposure-to-climate-hazards A student discusses a 5k supporting the organization of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan. Great Lakes Weather is NOT affiliated with this organization. Link to information about them here: https://www.bbbsmcr.org/ There are many good places to visit in the Great Lakes Region! A student gives you some ideas on places to visit. To give feedback on our podcast, visit captanchemistry.wixsite.com/greatlakesweather/podcast.

    Welcome to the Great Lakes Weather Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 4:42


    Welcome to the Great Lakes Weather Podcast! This podcast will work to better serve the Great Lakes Region by providing the following information: Weather Forecasts Weather History Events in the Great Lakes Region Weather News in the Great Lakes and across the nation Places to Visit in the Great Lakes Region Great Lakes Region Facts This podcast is produced by the students of Factoryville Christian School for Great Lakes Weather. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to continue to receive updates and support the students! For more information about Great Lakes Weather, visit the website.

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