Weather or Not?

Bret has formed in the Atlantic. The forecast cone suggests a possible impact with the Lesser Antilles and then a move into the Caribbean Sea. This is a Special Edition of Weather or Not? Chief Meteorologist Phil Ferro provides detail info on what is impacting the system, how strong it may be, and who will have to keep an eye on it.

A great Prep Podcast. For us native Floridians, this issue is full of handy tips to get you ready. It has some essential reminders that may have escaped our collective memories. For you new to the area, this is a great checklist of how to ready for a hurricane threat. Meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez with what you need to know. Plus, El Niño is here. How does this help or hurt during tropical season? Meteorologist Jackson Dill with the update.

This is a special edition of Weather or Not?. We usually cover personal readiness for you and your home but on this issue, we are going to focus on you, the small business owner. Are you ready to meet a storm Head on? Find out on Weather or Not?

Hurricane Season is here. Hear from the top experts in the field, Hurricane Director, Dr. Michael Breenan, NHC's Jamie Rhome and Dan Brown, as well as famed forecaster Dr. Phil Klotzbach from CSU. What is the outlook for 2023? Will El Niño be a factor? Get it all on this Issue of Weather or Not

This week we close out Hurricane season and look ahead to the dry season, just over 1 month old. How will an unprecedented third La Niña year impact the forecast? Plus, Biscayne Bay may be beautiful on the outside but the inside, in this case underwater, is not so pretty. That's on this episode of Weather or Not?

As we enter late fall and winter, many areas across the U.S. should see rain and snow, but if we continue to see above average dry conditions... the threat of fires will grow. For South Florida our worst time-frame kicks off in January. By then, we can expect road closures and health concerns from smoke. It would be great if there was a way to be in the know as to where grass fires are sprouting. Turns out, there's an app for that.

Its been a mission over 5 decades in the makings. This week NASA launches the first of two missions to return humans to the Moon and our very own Florida International University, is perfectly suited (pun intended) for the task. Find out about their key roll in this week's edition of Weather or Not?

This week Florida's East Coast will feel the impacts of a Tropical System. Of course, you can get the latest on the track, intensity, and impacts Live on-air, on our social pages and of course with the Phil Factor blog. But aside from prepping for a land falling storm, you need to know how to be ready for the clean up afterwards and how to do it safely.That's on this issue of Weather or not.

Living in South Florida has it's benefits with plenty of sunshine, warm beaches, mild air, and afternoon refreshing downpours. But it also has its downside, with the almost year round hot temps that can be dangerous, specially for the very young. Plus....The cone of concern is meant to provide the area where a storm could make landfall. How is the info being interpreted and is there a better way to message the threat? We have the cone of confusion on this episode of Weather or Not?

A surfboard penetrated Hurricane Fiona, equipped with plenty of sensor data. Did it survive the trek? Plus, you see it when you go to the beach... plenty of seaweed. Where does it come from and is it good or bad for our ecosystem? That's this week on Weather or Not?

We are now seeing the Universe as never before, and it's colors are telling us a new story. All thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Plus, the Florida Keys have plenty of sunshine and mild weather. It's also home to many boaters, snorkelers, and divers alike. But forecasting the weather here is no day at the beach: That's on this episode of Weather or Not?

It is an honor to interview Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of Esri, the first African American Woman, to reach one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean. What was she there to accomplish? And of all the incredible parts of her voyage find out what surprised her at the bottom. That's on this episode of Weather or Not?

Its been days since Major category 4 Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida's SW coast. Fatalities stand just under 100 as of this interview, with many years ahead of reconstruction. We wish our Neighbors to the west much luck in getting their homes and lives back together. But there is another impact that may be just as devastating. Meteorologist Brent Cameron takes a look at what happens now, not just to the storm survivors, but every policy holder in the state.

NASA successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid this week, hoping to see if they could move it. The mission could save our planet one day if ever threatened by a doomsday asteroid. That's on this issue of Weather or Not.

How is the University of Miami leading the way in hurricane research? What are they researching and how will it help storm forecasting. Meteorologist Jackson Dill has the story on this week's edition of Weather or Not?

We've reached the Peak of hurricane season. NOAA updates the seasonal forecast. Will it go up or down. Plus, tropical forecasters would like new technology to better improve the forecasts. The University of Miami is at the forefront of this type of research. That's all this week on Weather or Not.

The tropics are getting active as we move into peak season. Hurricane Hunters are back in action and flying into the heart of tropical systems. How do they do it? What do they use to capture valuable data to send back to the hurricane center? We go one on one with a crew member to find out the inner workings of the recon planes and their crews. Only on Weather or Not.

South Florida is a sun lover's paradise, but if you're not careful, it can be hazardous to your health. We'll see what's new with sun protection. Plus, who is ready to come in and help after a disaster? We chat with an organization that does just that. That's on this week's edition of Weather or Not.

Thirty years ago this week, a monster of a storm struck South Florida. Hurricane Andrew came ashore as an incredibly powerful and destructive category 5 system. We go back to the archives and bring the play by play sound as it all unfolded.

Many species of Sea Turtles are on the brink. Is there anything we can do to help them thrive and stay safe? We have a special edition of Weather or Not that looks at their present state of health and what their future may be. Meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez anchors this episode.

This issue falls mostly under the "Or Not" portion of our Title. Mangoes are in need of a little help when producing little mangoes. Stepping in to help is a...weed? Check out this tasty offering. Plus, sometimes more deaths are attributed to generator misuse, than to an actual hurricane. Why? That's all on this episode of Weather or Not.

Why are men more likely to get struck by lightning than women? We chat with the National Weather Service on this shocking story. Plus, if you had to wait to test safer construction methods when a hurricane threatens, you may have to wait a while. A huge wall of wind may just help and its here in our own So FL backyard. That's all on this issue of, "Weather or Not?'

Would you pay for better Hurricane Info? What is the most important piece of data for you during a storm threat. We have the answers to a very interesting survey. Plus, you are at the beach and get into dangerous trouble in the surf. It could be a rip current or you're in danger for drowning. There are just a handful of brave men & women who'll jump in to help and the are talking to us. That's on this edition of Weather or Not.

A huge volcano exploded in Tonga earlier this year, a country in Oceania. It spewed a huge ash cloud miles into the sky catching everyone by surprise. It caused a sonic boom that made its way around the word twice! Can it happen again, and is Florida in any danger. Plus, we talk about the one machine that has made life possible in the Tropics. The air conditioner. Find out how it was invented and for what use and how it changed our living patterns. One this issue of Weather or Not

There's a new satellite in Space designed to improve our forecasts. It may also help NASA forecast Space Weather as well! And how do you pronounce "Uranus"? (Giggles in the crowd). Find out on this week's edition of Weather or Not?.

Over the fourth of July weekend there were at least three ocean rescues due to Rip Currents. How can you tell if this dangerous condition is present on your trip to the beach? How about if there are jellyfish or other pests present? Flags are used to communicate such threats. We have what they mean. Plus saildrones are making a splash again and this time Florida is the Focus. That's on this issue of Weather or Not?.

The Webb Space telescope is on the verge of sending back its first images. Dr. Phil Plait who appears on the Science Channel's "How the Universe Works", tells us all about it... plus he takes part in out "7 Questions" segment. Find out what keeps him up at night.

This is the first week of summer. Last year was a sizzler and it looks like there will be no relief for 2022. We have your seasonal outlook. Plus, how will rainy season impact South Florida? That's on this issue of Weather or Not.

Imagine a hurricane racing toward South Florida. How do you insure the safety of thousands of animals at Zoo Miami? Hear from Special Guest Ron Magill as he describes the herculean efforts to protect the wildlife. Plus, hundreds upon hundreds of manatees are dying from eating poisonous algae. Why is it happening and is it too late to rescue them? That's all on this issue of Weather or Not?

Sinkholes are scary and threaten everyone in the state of Florida. Imagine the floor beneath you suddenly giving way and dropping hundreds of feet. Not only can you lose property but lives as well. What causes them? Can anything be done to detect them earlier? Special Weather or Not Report.

There is the possibility of tropical activity near us this weekend. We go inside the National Hurricane Center to see how they put together advisories and issue the cone of concern. Plus a look at the 2022 hurricane season forecast. Don't miss our kickoff to the second season of "Weather or Not?"

Hurricane Season 2021 has come to an end. Another year when all the storm names were exhausted. Was it what forecasters had anticipated and what can we expect next season? We speak with famed forecaster Dr.Phil Klotzbach from Colorado State University for answers. That's on this week's edition of Weather or Not?

The popularity of Electric Vehicles is rising fast. Many auto companies are suggesting full electric lines of their vehicles within the next few years. Chances are, you may end up driving one soon. What does the future of the Electric Automobile look like? That's on this issue of Weather or Not?

Two missions are tasked by NASA to investigate our sister planet, Venus. What are they hoping to learn and why has it taken decades to visit a second time? Plus, it's South Florida's dry season but so far its been a wet start. We'll take a peak at the long range forecast and look ahead at the winter outlook. That's on this issue of Weather or Not?.

Sea level rise is a huge threat to coastal South Florida. Some are suggesting a seawall to protect beach properties while others have a retro solution... adapting an old concept for the 21st century. Both proposals on this week's issue of Weather or Not.

World leaders are meeting in Scotland for COP26, a UN sponsored Climate Conference. Can any meaningful progress take place to help keep climate change in check or is it too late. We go international in this issue speaking with experts and activists alike from the US to Scotland. That's on this issue of Weather or Not?

Imagine going inside a hurricane but not using a recon plane, instead a surfboard with a sail is tasked. It happened with Hurricane Sam. How did this Saildrone survive and what data did it provide? Will this become part a forecaster's toolbox? Find out on this Edition of Weather or Not?

Mangroves are essential to South Florida's eco health. But what happens when Mother Nature slams them with a hurricane? Can they recoup? We have a special podcast issue that looks into their well-being and how they are monitored. That's this week on Weather or Not?

Would you believe Florida did not come out on top on a New Poll ranking States for best Fishing. Why? And Florida's waters may not be as clear as we'd like. What's causing the problem and can we fix it? That's on this week's edition of Weather or Not?

Many experts think hurricanes are getting stronger. They suggest we could use a level above 5, the strongest on the wind scale. Should we expand it to a category 6? Plus, is the cone of concern not doing the job? How about hurricane dots? Get it all on this week's edition of Weather or Not

Will traffic congestion relief in Broward County take you underground? And the mating ritual of Dragonflies is cooling down as the world heats up. That on this week's issue of Weather or Not?

We need bees for everything from honey to our food pollination. But they are dying at an alarming rate. Now a non-chemical treatment could give them a fighting chance. Plus, mosquitoes are the cause of many diseases, experts are releasing genetically altered mosquitos in the Keys to help fight their spread. That's the buzz this week on Weather or Not.

Could we really live in an underwater city, or is it just for science fiction? How would we build it? How deep could it be? A Japanese firm is working on it. Plus, you've seen the billionaires rocket off into space, but so can you and you can buy your tickets right now. That's all on this ocean to space edition of Weather or Not?

The Peak of Hurricane Season is this week, but not really for South Florida. Why? Also experts are calling for a busy second half of the season. We talk to an expert to help us prepare for whatever Mother Nature may sends our way.

Haiti was recently struck by a major tremor. Puerto Rico has seen earthquake clusters. How susceptible is South Florida to earth movements? Plus, the sun is our star, responsible for life on the planet but it can have mood swings. 11 year mood swings. We cover it all on this week's edition of Weather or Not?

South Florida's coastal waters teem with life, but some are not doing that well. Some shark populations are losing numbers while a specific coral has now been declared extinct. You may not like sharks, but they are crucial part of our ecosystem. That's this week on Weather or Not?

Lock-downs, masks, and vaccinations. How Covid impacts you and why the Delta Variant may not be the last. Plus, the West Coast is baking and on fire. What's causing it? Is there any relief? And why hurricane may get stronger. That's on this week's edition of Weather or Not?

Red Tide is killing tons & tons of fish along Florida's West Coast. What's causing it and can anything be done? Plus a huge dead zone exists in the Gulf of Mexico void of all marine life. Now, there may be some help in the form of....woodchips? That's this week's edition of Weather or Not?

Would you believe with all our climate change and global warming, that we are in the middle of an ice age? We'll talk to a scientist who says, it's true. Plus, of all the materials available to build a satellite, they're not using a strong metal, instead... wood? Check out this week's Weather or Not?

A new tool is set to launch that will help meteorologists forecast hurricane intensity better. We have a Weather or Not Exclusive. And Happy birthday Miami. Did weather help create it? That's our latest edition.

52 years ago this week, humans landed on the moon. Some of their rock samples are just being opened. Why? Plus, a new technology is being deployed at sea that could help meteorologist forecast hurricane intensity. And Tsunamis, they are destructive and powerful. Who tracks them and is Florida in the cross-hairs? That's this week in "Weather or Not".