Podcasts about National Weather Service

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour, Jason talks with the National Weather Service about the damage from Saturday night's storms. Then he's joined by Dave Schwartz to talk Wild, Wolves, Twins and... pedicures?

GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 28th Publish Date: June 28th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, June 28th and Happy Birthday to Toby Maguire I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Fireball, possible meteor spotted in sky over Georgia Aurora Theatre, city revamp operational structure of Lawrenceville Arts Center Sonny's BBQ reopening Lawrenceville restaurant damaged by lightning All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Fireball, possible meteor spotted in sky over Georgia A fireball streaked across the southeastern sky Thursday, likely a meteorite that fell near Blacksville, Georgia, according to NASA. The event, detected by sensors and satellites, sparked over 100 reports from residents across Georgia, Tennessee, and neighboring states. Witnesses in Cobb County described a bright flash with a smoke trail, and some reported hearing a sonic boom and feeling shaking. The National Weather Service confirmed the fireball was detected on their Global Lightning Mapper, with more data expected. A dashcam photo from South Carolina captured the phenomenon, fueling excitement and curiosity across the region. STORY 2: Aurora Theatre, city revamp operational structure of Lawrenceville Arts Center The Lawrenceville City Council has approved a new agreement with the Aurora Theatre, shifting facility operations of the Lawrenceville Arts Center to the city while keeping Aurora as the creative anchor. Starting July 1, the city will manage rentals and events, easing financial pressure on Aurora, which will focus on productions and education. Aurora will remain the sole tenant, paying discounted rent and maintaining box office and technical services. The partnership aims to boost efficiency, expand programming, and ensure Aurora’s long-term success as it enters its 30th season, featuring productions like *The Wiz* and *In the Heights*. STORY 3: Sonny's BBQ reopening Lawrenceville restaurant damaged by lightning Sonny's BBQ in Lawrenceville is re-opened Thursday, over a year after a lightning strike caused significant fire damage. The ribbon-cutting event at 11 a.m. will honored firefighters from stations 31, 15, 20, and 8 for their efforts in extinguishing the June 2024 fire. The first 68 guests will received free BBQ sauce, and special meal deals, including $19.99 All You Can Eat St. Louis Ribs, was offered to celebrate the grand re-opening. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: STORY 4: DOT's HERO program to resume full service The Georgia Department of Transportation's HERO program will resume 24/7 patrols across metro Atlanta's nearly 400 miles of interstates starting July 1, after reducing hours in 2023 due to staffing shortages. With full staffing restored, HEROs will provide around-the-clock traffic incident clearance, free roadside assistance, and emergency preparedness. Launched in 1994, the program aims to enhance safety and reduce delays. Residents can request HERO assistance via the 511GA app, website, or by dialing 511 hands-free. STORY 5: Rainbow Village Gala Gets New Venue And A Tailgate Twist Rainbow Village, a Duluth nonprofit aiding homeless families for 34 years, is expanding with its "Building Homes, Building Hope" campaign, adding two apartment buildings to house 36 more families by year-end. This fall, its largest fundraiser, the "We Are Family" Gala, is reimagined as the "Tailgate to Tackle Homelessness" Benefit Gala on Oct. 4 at Formetco in Duluth. The casual, football-themed event will feature popular elements like a wine wall, alumni testimonials, and a live auction, alongside new experiences. Sponsorships are available, with Northside Hospital as the presenting sponsor. Break 3: STORY 6: Peachtree Corners launches AI website chat assistant Peachtree Corners has introduced "CurioCity," an AI-powered web chat assistant, to enhance customer service and streamline communication between residents and city staff. Developed in partnership with Citibot, the tool allows residents to access information, report issues, and connect with city departments via the city's website, available 24/7 on desktop and mobile. City officials aim to improve accessibility and transparency, making government services easier to navigate. Peachtree Corners joins five other Georgia cities and several major U.S. cities in adopting Citibot’s AI technology for resident engagement. STORY 7: Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2026 Announced Leadership Gwinnett has announced its Class of 2026, a diverse group of professionals embarking on a nine-month program starting August 2025. For 40 years, Leadership Gwinnett has developed community leaders equipped to address local challenges and drive positive change. Participants will explore Gwinnett’s history, assets, and issues while building relationships and leadership skills. By graduation in May 2026, they’ll be prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities. The class includes leaders from various sectors, such as education, government, business, and nonprofits, reflecting a commitment to fostering informed and connected civic leadership. 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June marks the start of hurricane season but thanks to the climate crisis we're dealing with extreme weather year-round. Just in the past month, deadly storms have devastated Kentucky and a brutal heat-wave is surging across the country. With the recent cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service, weather stations are understaffed and weather forecasting might be impacted. In this episode of Burning Questions, host Amy Scott talks with former National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellinni to find out how the cuts to NOAA impact all of us. 

June marks the start of hurricane season but thanks to the climate crisis we're dealing with extreme weather year-round. Just in the past month, deadly storms have devastated Kentucky and a brutal heat-wave is surging across the country. With the recent cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service, weather stations are understaffed and weather forecasting might be impacted. In this episode of Burning Questions, host Amy Scott talks with former National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellinni to find out how the cuts to NOAA impact all of us. 

Over the course of a calendar year ending in May 2025, the United States absorbed nearly $1 trillion in damages due to extreme weather. This amount, representing 3% of U.S. gross domestic product, was driven by rising insurance costs and a series of disasters primarily concentrated in the Ten Across geography, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the fires in Los Angeles.  More than ever before, timely and detailed forecasts are needed to properly prepare—and in some cases to evacuate—communities ahead of such extreme events. Leaders across sectors are further in need of advanced weather modeling to support larger-scale mitigation and adaptation efforts.  The data that influence such public and private decision-making mainly stem from the National Weather Service's six billion daily weather observations. The NWS recently shed 600 of its 4,000 positions, prompting a public warning from five former agency directors that understaffing could undermine the quality and delivery of forecasts, potentially putting many Americans at greater risk.  At the same time, advanced artificial intelligence capabilities are contributing to a trend toward increased commercial ownership of U.S. weather forecasting. However, today's guest, Dr. Amy McGovern, points out that while today's AI can create and curate efficient weather models better than a conventional supercomputer, its monitoring capabilities are not comparable to the collective experience and proficiency of NWS scientists.  Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter and Dr. McGovern, an expert in the integration of AI in meteorological science, explore the current forecasting landscape and how the emergence of private sector AI-powered modeling is influencing its evolution.  Related articles and resources:  Read about Brightband's Extreme Weather Bench, led by Amy McGovern  NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters (UtilityDive, May 2025)  Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life' (The New York Times, May 2025)  Stabilizing ‘operations,' the National Weather Service hires again after Trump cuts (NPR, June 2025)  Lawmakers revive bipartisan forecasting bill (E&E News by Politico, June 2025)  Credits:Host: Duke Reiter Producer and editor: Taylor Griffith  Music by: Parallax Deep  Research and support provided by: Kate Carefoot, Rae Ulrich, and Sabine Butler  About our guest:  Amy McGovern is the director and principal investigator for the NSF Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography. She is also a Lloyd G. and Joyce Austin Presidential Professor in the University of Oklahoma's School of Meteorology and leader of the Interaction, Discovery, Exploration, and Adaptation (IDEA) lab, and lead AI and meteorology strategist for the AI-powered customized weather forecasting startup, Brightband.

Extreme Heat: More Dangerous Than We Think?Extreme heat, one of the adverse consequences of climate change, exacerbates drought, damages agriculture, and profoundly impacts human health. Heat is the top weather-related killer in the United States, contributing to deaths that arise from heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. As temperatures are projected to increase, so will the risk of heat-related deaths. Urban heat islands, cities with large numbers of buildings, roads, and other infrastructure, are ‘islands' of hot temperatures due to the reduced natural landscape, heat-generating human-made activities, and large-scale urban configuration. More than 40 million people live in urban heat islands in the United States, with this number only increasing as people continue to move from rural to urban areas. Around 56% of the world's total population lives in cities. Those living in large cities are more vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat, with research showing an increased mortality risk of 45% compared to rural areas. The risk of heat-related exhaustion and death is a major public health concern that is exacerbated by the climate crisis. The National Weather Service is in the process of creating a new interface known as HeatRisk, which uses a five-point scale to monitor the heat-related risk for vulnerable populations based on local weather data and health indicators. By mapping heat risk, climate scientists hope that individuals will now have a better understanding of the safety concerns associated with being outside during times of extreme heat. Understanding Heat Index DynamicsBefore stepping outside, most individuals check the daily weather prediction to get a sense of the average temperature. In order to measure the perceived temperature, climate scientists use a heat index, a calculation that combines air temperature and relative humidity to create a human-perceived equivalent temperature. Accurate prediction of the heat index is imperative as every passing year marks the warmest on record, with dangerous extreme heat predicted to become commonplace across arid regions of the world. Therefore, tracking such calculations is necessary in assessing future climate risk. Areas especially vulnerable to extreme heat heavily rely on an accurate prediction of temperature to determine if it is safe to go outside.However, there are over 300 heat indexes used worldwide to calculate the threat from heat, defeating the potential universality of this metric. Each heat index weighs factors differently, making it difficult to differentiate between various metrics. Dozens of factors are used to estimate the daily temperature based on predictions of vapor pressure, height, clothing, or sunshine levels. In addition, most heat indexes report the temperature assuming that you are a young, healthy adult and are resting in the shade, not in the sun. If outdoors, the heat index could be 15 degrees higher. If you are older, you may not be as resilient during intense temperatures.As a result, many climate scientists are calling for heat indexes that reveal the apparent risk of being outdoors on any given day. The elderly, children and infants, and those suffering from chronic diseases are more vulnerable to high temperatures than healthy, young adults, which needs to be accounted for when surveying temperature risk. Advanced Heat Assessment Tools: HeatRisk and WBGTThe National Weather Service's HeatRisk index is different from previous models as it identifies unusual heat times and places, also taking into account unusually warm nights. As such, it provides a more universal measure accounting for the degree to which people in the area are acclimated to various heat temperatures. The HeatRisk index can thus be used to gauge levels of danger associated with temperature, potentially altering an individual's behavioral patterns. For those working in outdoor fields, the WetBulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measure can be particularly useful as a way to measure heat stress as it takes into account temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud coverage. Different from the heat index, the WBGT includes both temperature and humidity and is calculated for areas in the shade. If not exercising or working outdoors, people can revert to the HeatRisk scale to calculate the potential hazards of being outside for longer periods. Heat Indexes are Harder to Calculate Than They AppearBecause scientists have to account for a variety of factors like geography, physics, and physiology, establishing a truly universal heat index is unlikely. For regions like Colorado, creating the criteria for a heat advisory has proven shockingly difficult. Heat indexes typically rely on temperature and humidity, however, the Colorado landscape is so dry that an advisory is very rarely triggered, even during heat waves. In such scenarios, the HeatRisk index provides a better gauge for outdoor safety. Most people underestimate the dangers of extreme heat and often ignore warning messages from local authorities. Educational programs are vital in informing the public on the dangers of extreme heat.Who is David Romps?David Romps, UC Berkeley professor of Earth and Planetary Science, is at the forefront of heat index research. Romps has found that those exposed to extreme heat suffer restricted blood flow and are often unable to physiologically compensate. Through his research, Romps believes that heat index calculations often underestimate the potential heat impacts on individuals, with the human body being more susceptible to heightened temperatures than commonly understood. Further ReadingCenter for Climate and Energy Solutions, Heat Waves and Climate ChangeHuang, et.al, Economic valuation of temperature-related mortality attributed to urban heat islands in European cities, Nature Communications, 2023National Weather Service, What is the heat index?National Weather Service, NWS Heat Risk PrototypeNational Weather Service, WetBulb Globe TemperatureSharma, More than 40 million people in the U.S. live in urban heat islands, climate group finds, NBC News, 20232023 was the world's warmest year on record, by far, NOAA, 2024Coren, The world needs a new way to talk about heat,  The Washington Post, 2023Hawryluk and KFF Health News, A New Way to Measure Heat Risks for People, Scientific American, 2022UC Berkeley Heat Index Research, David RompsUS EPA, Climate Change Indicators: Heat-Related DeathsUS EPA, What are Heat Islands? For at transcript of this episode, please visit  https://climatebreak.org/calculating-threats-from-rising-temperatures-using-heat-indexing-with-professor-david-romps/

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of morning rain then mostly sunny with a high near 81. There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight with a low around 65.  In sports, former Buffalo Sabre Alexander Mogilnly was elected to the NHL Hall of Fame. Good to see old number 89 finally make it.   The Buffalo Bisons dropped the first game of the season's second half 4-1 to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. They'll try again today.  The Niagara Falls Americans, meanwhile, won 9-4 over the Niagara Ironbacks of Canada.  They head to Geneva to take on the Red Wings this evening.  Don't miss the Think So Joe Show at 6 p.m. on All WNY Radio. 

It’s being called a literacy epidemic. Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading. That’s according to the latest federal numbers. Advocates are calling on state lawmakers to improve training for teachers and to support early literacy screening and intervention. Community college students can have a difficult time transferring to a 4-year school. But state-owned and related universities in Pennsylvania are adopting practices to help those students enroll and graduate. Pennsylvania Congressman Chris Deluzio is proposing legislation that would prohibit anyone convicted of corruption or financial crimes from working in the White House or a federal agency. It's part of a broader anti-corruption package Deluzio has been pursuing in recent months. It’s being called the "No Corporate Crooks" bill. Central PA is in the grips of a heat wave. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for the entire Central Pennsylvania region, through Wednesday night. For the first time this year, Pennsylvania's drought conditions appear to be reversed. Drought warnings have been removed from the entire state except for a very small portion of southern York and Lancaster Counties. Both U.S. senators from Pennsylvania are praising President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend. While many Democrats were stunned by the reported attack, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman was among the first to applaud Trump for the attack on the three Iranian facilities. The state's top fiscal watchdog - Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor - is investigating Pennsylvania's Department of Aging. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration is quietly bringing back hundreds of federal workers after laying them off through the Department of Government Efficiency. Agencies like the CDC and National Weather Service are now rehiring amid mounting safety and service concerns. Critics call the cuts dangerously short-sighted. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 88. Overnight will be potentially wet with a low around 68.  A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Falls man.  A Syracuse man was charged in an accidental shooting with and illegal gun.  State Police issued 766 speeding tickets in WNY during their annual ‘Speed Week'campaign. A Motorcyclist died after a collision with a deer and then a phone pole in the Town of Lockport.  And three men were charged with illegally re-entering the United States in three separate incidents.  Get more details on all those as All WNY News dot com.  In sports, the Bisons and Americans both return to play today. We'll have the scores in tomorrow's newscast. 

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for the area through 8pm Tuesday. Zach Iscol, NYC Emergency Management commissioner, talks about what New Yorkers can do to stay safe. 

Monsoons are an ancient phenomenon, bringing heavy bursts of rain and wind to the Valley. But there's much more to know about this season. This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com about metro Phoenix and beyond. Tom Frieders, the warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix, and Sean McLaughlin, a meteorologist at Arizona's Family stations answer the question: When does the monsoon REALLY start? Submit your question⁠⁠⁠ about Phoenix! Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠The Watchlist⁠⁠⁠, our Friday media newsletter. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠X,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠. Guests: Tom Frieders, Sean Mclaughlin Host: ⁠⁠⁠Bill Goodykoontz⁠⁠⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠⁠Abby Bessinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 88. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 71.  In news, local gas prices jumped largely due to uncertainty in the middle east. The price of a gallon of as in Buffalo is now $3.19 - up a dime. Batavia's at $3.23, up six cents. And Rochester's up nine cents to $3.21.  In sports, The Buffalo Bisons and Worcester Red Sox finished the first half of the 2025 season in a thriller, with both teams hitting three home runs. But the team from Massachusetts came out on top, 12-10. The Niagara Falls Americans, meanwhile, held on for a 8-7 win over the Batavia Muckdogs. The Bisons and Americans both return to the field on Tuesday. 

Part 1 - Neville James speaks with meteorologist Yidiana Zayas from the National Weather Service in San Juan as a tropical wave is projected to bring deteriorating marine and weather conditions to Puerto Rico and the USVI late on Monday.

An extreme heat warning is in effect until tomorrow night. The National Weather Service warns that the heat could be dangerous, especially for older adults and those without air-conditioning. Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar today. As of the weekend, Mayor Adams said there is no explicit threat facing the city. However, New York is taking precautions in response to activity in the Middle East. NASA astronauts on board the International Space Station joined a video stream with students from P.S. 71 in Queens to answer questions about life and work on their orbital outpost. WFUV's Joseph Vizza has the story. This year's race for the next mayor of New York City has been riddled with contentious debates, insults, accusations, and even the recent arrest of the current comptroller. In preparation for election day, WFUV's Andrew McDonald spoke with every candidate that accepted our requests for an interview. The interviews included Whitney Tilson, Michael Blake, Brad Lander, Jim Walden and Zohran Mamdani. News Host and Producer: Brenda Plascencia Editor: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 88. Overnight will be mostly clear with a low around 72.  In Sunday funday news, Food Truck Thursday returns to the Niagara Falls train depot starting June 26th. The weekly happening features a pairing of live music and tasty food from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each week. In sports, the NIagara Falls Americans win over Ironbacks again, 5-3. They'll host the Batavia Muckdogs this afternoon at Sal Maglie Stadium. The Bisons won 10-6 over the Worcester Red Sox on Saturday. Those two teams will play again today. 

The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 84. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 73.  In news, a Buffalo man was convicted of murdering a federal informant. Alphonso Payne faces life in prison. In less depressing news, Gov't Mule fills out the 2025 Outer Harbor Live Concert Series lineup, playing terminal B on Monday, Sept. 1. Check All WNY dot com for the full lineup.  In sports, the Worcester Red Sox had the Buffalo Bisons number again on Friday, winning 7-1 over the good guys. However, The Niagara Falls Americans fired back into the win column in a 12-1 mercy victory over Ironbacks. 

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Food warning from National Weather Service; Fun With Golf Audio; Car recalled because you may get trapped inside; Breaking a car window with the headrest; BMW producing cars with automatic turn signals; Chelsea's new home problems; And more!

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers this afternoon with a high near 77. Overnight, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 64.  In news, the Kenmore Village Improvement Society is looking for makers for ‘Made for Good' retail shop. Check All WNY dot com for details.  In sports, the Bisons lost to the WooSox on Thursday, 9-4 ... and the Niagara Falls Americans were skunked by Jamestown, 9-0. Bisons take on the Sox again today. The Americans will host the Niagara Ironbacks at Sal Maglie Stadium. 

Dangerously hot conditions will blanket Metro Detroit over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch until Tuesday evening. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with a high near 75. Overnight offers more of the same with a low around 59. In news, Niagara County and NT brokered an agreement to combat blight at the former Lowry Middle School. A jury found a Buffalo man guilty of illegal gun possession. Lafayete C. Paige faces up to 15 years in prison. And a gunman from a 2024 shooting was sentenced to 7 years in prison and 3 years post-release supervision.  In sports, the Buffalo Bills announced their 2025 Training Camp schedule and ticket information. The Bisons crushed the Worcester Red Sox, 14-1. And the Niagara Falls Americans lost to Jamestown, 14-6. 

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a high near 81. Overnight brings a chance of more rain with a low around 67.  In news, a Buffalo man charged with murder for Monday's Shirley Avenue shooting. 24-year-old Jeremiah Henderson is being held without bail. A Cheektowaga man pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. According to court records, Alan P. Bulera struck a vehicle on Clinton Street last August, causing the death of a passenger in that vehicle.  In sports, the Bisons lost 5-4 to the Worcester Red Sox. And the Americans lost 5-1 to the Newark Pilots.  Don't miss the ThinkSoJoe Show at 6 p.m. on All WNY Radio.

In this newscast: The editor of Juneau Empire is leaving the paper. Mark Sabbatini has edited the paper since 2023 and announced his departure in a Facebook post; The Juneau Police Department cleared a homeless encampment on the side of a Mendenhall Valley road this morning; The National Weather Service issued Juneau's first recorded severe thunderstorm warning yesterday afternoon after conditions escalated and a cruise ship partially broke free from its moorings; The special election to determine whether or not to form the Xunaa Borough will be paused until further notice, after a superior court judge granted a stay of a state commission's approval of the proposed borough in Southeast Alaska; Smoke poured over the Canadian border into eastern Alaska this weekend, impacting communities from Southeast to the Interior

Heavy rain, high winds, hail and an isolated tornado are all possible, according to forecasters from Accuweather and the National Weather Service. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news.

The warm week continues for North Texas as the heat settles in. Today's high for the metro area will be 94. According to the National Weather Service's Fort Worth office, the humidity will make it feel more like 103. Add to that, a few wispy clouds will offer little in the way of cover or relief. The overnight low will be 77. Todays headlines include: Vance Boelter, the man suspected of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband Saturday, attended Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas in the late 1980s; a new Dallas City Council began its term Monday amid calls by Mayor Eric Johnson to focus the city government's priorities on infrastructure improvements, funding public safety and moving past the political theater that has engulfed local politics; Gov. Greg Abbott signed a package of bills Monday that aims to slash property taxes for Texas homeowners. Surrounded by state legislators, local officials and residents of Robson Ranch, a luxury senior community in Denton County, Abbott called the Texas property tax cuts unprecedented in the U.S. The bills approve two constitutional amendments, which voters must still approve in November. One would raise the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000; the other would raise the exemption to $200,000 for state residents with disabilities or those who are 65 and older. Abbott said, more than half of seniors would pay no property taxes at all; and the Knox District development at the corner of Knox and Travis streets in Dallas has announced its first of several restaurants. Italian cafe Sant Ambroeus will serve Milanese food in an indoor-outdoor setting overlooking Dallas' Katy Trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Department of Homeless Services is now requiring all new homeless shelters to provide air conditioning, as nearly 40% of existing sites still lack it. Meanwhile, bee swarms are being spotted across the five boroughs. Experts say the insects are mostly harmless and on the move to form new colonies. Plus, the National Weather Service is warning of patchy dense fog this morning across parts of Southern Connecticut, the Lower Hudson Valley, and interior Northeast New Jersey

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 79. Overnight, there's a chance of more showers and thunderstorms with a low around 67.  In news, a squatter was found guilty of a pair of 2024 murders in Buffalo. A Rochester business owner was charged with food stamp fraud. And a Pakistani man was charged with illegal re-entry.  In sports, the Niagara Falls Americans take on the league leading Newark Pilots today. Newark, New York, by the way is about 1/2 way between Rochester and Syracuse. The Bisons are playing the Worcester Red Sox in Worcester, Mass.  The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and AAA are teaming up for a steering wheel lock giveaway today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get the details at All WNY News dot com. 

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Smoke from blazes in Canada poured over the Canadian border into eastern Alaska this weekend. Researchers say for the first time, they've linked seal deaths in the Bering Sea to the same toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. And the National Weather Service issued its first-ever heat advisory for Alaska last week.Photo: Smoke from wildfires in Canada descended on Skagway, Klukwan and Haines over the weekend, resulting in hazy skies and poor air quality. (Avery Ellfeldt/KHNS)

The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today with a high near 77. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 62.  Local gas prices are up a bit as international tensions raise the price of crude oil. It's $3.18 in Batavia, $3.09 in Buffalo and $3.12 in Rochester.  In sports, the Bisons lost 7-3 in extra innings on Sunday. And the Niagara Falls Americans fell to the Elmira Pioneers, 5-3. 

On today's newscast: Thousands gathered outside Flagstaff City Hall Saturday for the "No Kings" demonstration, Mohave County authorities arrested a man for allegedly threatening to shoot protesters, the National Weather Service warns of hot temperatures and high fire risk, scientists are using Meteor Crater to test equipment that might one day fly to the Moon, and more.

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The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 76. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 59.  In news, hundreds - if not thousands of people went to Niagara Square on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. The peaceful protest was on of hundreds - if not thousands - across the country.  On the sports side, the Bisons lost 6-1 to the Columbus Clippers on Saturday. They'll try try again today. The Niagara Falls Americans, however, won their game over the Niagara Ironbacks, 9-5. 

The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 70. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 57.  In news, an N.T. woman pleaded guilty to vehicular assault for a crash that injured a bicyclist. Amber Clark faces up to 8 years in prison. And a Lockport man was sentenced to prison for the stabbing death of Niagara Falls woman. Keith Hill faces 23 years to life behind bars.  In sports, the Bisons scored three runs in the bottom of the 9th to win 6-5 over the Clippers on Friday. The Niagara Falls Americans, meanwhile lost 6-3 to the Auburn Doubledays. 

Concerns emerge over the readiness of FEMA and the National Weather Service as hurricane season gets underway in the Atlantic. The state's flagship university faces uncertainty after the Florida Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono's selection to be the school's next president. Plus, a look at the latest developments at NASA amid questions over future leadership and funding.

The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today with a high near 70. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 54.  In news, a 29-year-old Amherst man was sentenced for a fatal Allentown shooting. Nigel L. Flint shot and killed 28-year-old Darnell J. Lynch, Jr. on Sept. 16, 2023. He'll spend  18 years to life in prison.  In sports, the Bisons fell to the Clippers, 7-1 on Thursday. They'll play again tonight. And the Niagara Falls Americans' rally fell short in a 11-5 loss to Auburn. Rematch tonight in Auburn.  Tons to do this weekend. Highlights include the Allentown Art Festival, Juneteenth Parade and No Kings Protest. Find something you want to do at All WNY Events dot com. 

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The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers with a high near 73 today. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 54.  In news, a Honduran man pleaded guilty and was sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States. A man was sentenced to 20 years for a ‘drug deal gone bad' that led to death of teen in Niagara County. And a Rochester and Jamestown man was charged for his aleged roles in a narcotics conspiracy.  In sports, Bisons bested the Columbus Clippers on Wednesday, 5-2. And the Niagara Falls Americans scored 20 runs over the Geneva Red Wings, winning 20-3.  If you want to get out and mingle with the people, I'll be hosting DJ Trivia at Mooney's on Main in Tonawanda. Game starts at 6:30. Come say hi. 

The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 77. Overnight brings a chance of rain with a low around 57.  Did you catch Here's the Thing yesterday? Guests included Mark Poloncarz, and Karma Queen in addition to our weekly check in with Andrew McGratch. Catch the podcast at All WNY Radio dot com.  In sports, the Columbus Clippers clipped the Bisons, 4-3 on Tuesday. They play again today. And the Niagara Falls Americans beat the Jamestown Tarp Skunks in Jamestown, 7-4. They host the Geneva Red Wings tonight at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday's on All WNY Radio means the Think So Joe Show at 6 p.m. 

The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 69. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 58.  In news, Lockport police are investigating the death of a person who purportedly jumped from a bridge into the Erie Canal on Monday. ANyone with information on the incident is asked to call LPD's tip line.  A Tonawanda man was charged with the murder of Cheektowaga man in a 2024 incident. Joseph F. Saraceno is accused of intentionally causing the death of 59 year old Scott Bellanca.  In sports, the Bisons return to Sahlen Field today to host the Columbus Clippers at 6:35 p.m.  Finally, tonight is the first Buffalo Reading Invasion of the season. It's set for 7 p.m. at Bidwell Park. Check All WNY dot com for more details on that or any of our other stories. 

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with a high near 69. Overnight brings more of the same with a low around 59.  IN news, gas prices are still steady in Western New York. A gallon of unleaded is $3.08 in Buffalo. $3.09 in Rochester and $3.14 in Batavia.  On the sports side of things, The Niagara Falls Americans are 4 for 4 on the season after beating the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, 13-6. And the Bisons won 8-6 over the Syracuse Mets. 

The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms today with a daytime high near 76. Mostly cloudy skies overnight with a low around 61.  No news to speak of, but we do have some sports updates.  The Niagara Falls Americans crossed the border into Canada on Saturday and came back home victorious, winning 11-3 over the Ironbacks. They'll host the Jamestown Tarp Skunks today at 4 p.m. The Bisons, meanwhile, won 7-5 over the Syracuse Mets. They'll finish up their series today in Syracuse. 

On Friday's show: Saharan dust is headed to Houston, as it typically does this time of year. And much of the country could see the Northern Lights this weekend because of a powerful geomagnetic storm. We learn about both from Eric Berger of Space City Weather.Also this hour: From the head of FEMA saying he didn't know there was a hurricane season here, to the National Weather Service receiving permission to hire 125 meteorologists and specialists after losing more than 560 employees earlier this year due to Trump administration cuts and retirements, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.Then: Wolverine, Spider-Man, Batman, Black Panther -- a lot of popular superheroes are based on animals. But why? Maybe it's because a lot of animals kind of have superpowers. A new exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science called Extreme Animals Alive explores that.And what makes certain Houston eateries and music venues unforgettable, even after they disappear? We reflect on some of the city's lost iconic spots.

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are giving you the lowdown on everything to do with lightning safety. We are joined by Charlie Woodrum who is the Preparedness and Resilience Lead with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. We learn all about the biggest myths regarding lightning safety (including how metal trekking poles aren't an added risk while backpacking), clear guidance on minimizing risk when caught in a thunderstorm, telltale signs of when the weather is going to turn, at what distance from a lightning strike are you considered safe, and much more. We wrap the show with some new YouTube videos from The Trek, the scariest weather Zach and Chaunce have ever encountered, Zach's new stupidest thing of the week: fork edition, and the triple crown of juices. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Shady Rays: Use code “TREK” for 35% off at shadyrays.com. Betterment: Learn more at betterment.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Charlie Woodrum Charlie's NOAA Profile Time stamps & Questions 00:05:20 - Reminders: listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:11:15 - Introducing Charlie 00:12:20 - Tell us about NOAA 00:14:02 - How did you initially get into weather? 00:16:56 - Do meteorologists have certain traits? 00:19:03 - What is the perfect date for weather? 00:22:50 - Are you ever bored when the weather is calm? 00:23:35 - Are there hot topics in the meteorology community? 00:25:57 - Do you have any crazy storm chasing stories? 00:34:11 - What are the biggest misconceptions about lightning? 00:36:28 - What should you do when hiking above treeline? 00:38:00 - Is the timing between thunder and lightning real? 00:39:24 - What are your recommended weather apps? 00:40:40 - How far away should you be from lightning strikes to be considered safe? 00:41:35 - Do you find that free weather apps are sufficient? 00:42:50 - What are some of the early signs of a thunderstorm forming? 00:44:11 - What are the cues for specific locations? 00:46:45 - Do you not have to worry about lightning before you hear thunder? 00:47:56 - Where should you be when in a forest?  00:50:00 - Is the lightning crouch still recommended? 00:51:30 - What if there's no treeline around? 00:53:30 - Where should you put your tent? 00:57:00 - What percentage of lightning strikes are fatal? 00:59:40 - What do you do if someone gets struck by lightning? 01:02:05 - Should hikers be concerned about metal objects they're carrying? 01:03:30 - What about bodies of water? 01:04:40 - What are some obvious questions that we haven't asked? 01:06:35 - What should you do if you feel tingly or there's static in the air? 01:08:27 - At what percentage of forecasted storms would you feel comfortable going outside? 01:11:00 - When is it safe to go back up to the treeline? 01:12:00 - Are there places where weather is harder to predict? 01:14:05 - What impact do you think AI will have on the future of forecasting? 01:16:16 - Are there any tech innovations that you're excited about? 01:17:30 - Where can people keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda: Is Hiking the Appalachian Trail Solo a Terrible Idea? By Katie Jackson QOTD: What's the scariest weather you've ever encountered? Triple Crown of juices Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Carl Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Lauren F, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Greg Floravanti “Lumberjack”, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

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A pregnant woman in Georgia is being kept alive as a hospital navigates the state’s abortion laws. The family is speaking out. The Guardian has the story. Kentucky is still grappling with the aftermath of intense tornadoes, as well as dealing with more storm systems. USA Today reports on how cuts to the National Weather Service have led to scrambles to cover important shifts. And PBS Newshour also highlights the impact of cuts on the service. New Oklahoma school standards include a requirement to teach students misinformation about the 2020 presidential election. Beth Wallis, education reporter with StateImpact Oklahoma, joins to discuss how and why this happened. Plus, France, the U.K., and Canada united to condemn Israel, lawyers accused Trump administration of defying courts to send migrants to South Sudan, and the NBA conference finals are set to begin. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Unpacking President Trump's hourslong conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In Gaza, Israeli forces ordered the evacuation of Khan Younis, but residents have nowhere to go. Plus, a look at how Trump administration budget cuts have left the National Weather Service scrambling to cover basic forecasting needs amid climate change. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Neela Banerjee, Ryland Barton, Carrie Kahn, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent and our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy