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This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about the July 2025 flooding tragedy in Texas. Our Guest WeatherBrain for tonight's episode is Dr. JJ Gourley.  An Oklahoma native, he's a senior research hydrometeorologist at NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory.  He manages an interdisciplinary team there that is developing the FLASH product, which is a flash flood forecasting product that Dr. Garley will discuss on this week's episode.  He's won the Department of Commerce's silver medal award, as well as the AMS Journal of Hydrometeorology Editor's Award.  He's also authored over 160 Paraview Journal Articles.  He's even written a radar hydrology textbook!  Welcome to tonight's show, Dr. Gourley! Our Guest Panelist tonight is Dr. Keri K. Stephens from the University of Texas at Austin.   She's the George Christian Centennial Professor.  With over 25 years of interdisciplinary research experience, Dr. Stephens' expertise includes organizational communication, mobile technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), crisis and disaster communication, infrastructure communication, and health communication. In her professional service, Dr. Stephens currently serves on the National Weather Service NOAA Central Texas Integrated Warning Team and on the Executive Advisory Council of the Schreiner University Institute for Hazard Risk and Readiness.  Dr. Stephens, thanks for joining us tonight! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Oklahoma heat trivia from NWS chat (04:30) Dr. Gourley's hydrometeorology background (9:00) Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor System (MRMS) (13:00) FLASH project (13:30) Meteorological setup leading up to July 2025 Texas floods (17:30) Area creeks around Camp Mystic that became major players (29:00) Process determining approximate lead time before event (34:30) Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS):  From experimental to operational? (36:30) Combining organizational communication and disaster studies (42:30) Lessons learned about public safety infrastructure in the wake of post-flood hearings (58:00) Protocol for severe/winter weather warnings at campgrounds/RV parks (01:16:30) Turn Around, Don't Drown! (01:29:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:38:15) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:40:30) E-Mail Segment (01:42:30) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:44:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1075:   NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory Alabama Weather Network   Picks of the Week: Dr. JJ Gourley - Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts Dr. Keri K. Stephens - Texas Institute for Hazard Risk and Readiness (TIHRR) - Schreiner University James Aydelott - Tornado video in France James Aydelott - Tornado video in France - Secondary Angle James Aydelott - More absurd footage of the tornado in Pomas, France James Aydelott - Exceptional video of the tornado that struck the area around Carcassonne! James Aydelott - Strong tornado in France, north of the Pyrenees Jen Narramore - University Archives and West Florida History Center Rick Smith - IEM (Iowa Environmental Mesonet) Severe Weather Products Troy Kimmel - United States Power Outage Map Kim Klockow-McClain - WoFS-FLASH coupled forecasts for the July 2025 Texas Hill Country Flash Flood Disaster Kim Klockow-McClain - Hydrometeorological Analysis of the July 2025 Texas Hill Country Flash Flood Disaster Kim Klockow-McClain - Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms John Gordon - Photo from Mike Olbinski: Moonbow Bill Murray - Out James Spann - ENSO: Recent Evolution, Current Status and Predictions The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about the Enhanced Fujita scale and the path toward implementation. Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is the EF Committee Chairman.  He's the master instructor at the NWS Operations Training Unit, and he's the Team Lead in NWS forecasters course development.   He's also acting Director of the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program at the National Institute for Standards of Technology, and he currently chairs and cofounded the Standards Committee on estimating wind speeds of severe storms within the American Society of Civil Engineers.  Jim LaDue, welcome to WeatherBrains! Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Founder and CEO of Climavision.  Climavision is a weather technology company that provides critical gaps in radar coverage, and improves forecast accuracy.  He brings in more than 30 years of advanced weather observation predictive modeling, work spanning dual polarization radar, mobile and satellite enable systems, and the forecasting models that turn raw observations into sharper forecasts.  Chris Goode, thanks for joining us! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Jim's early background in weather (09:00) ASCE (American Society for Civil Engineers) (11:30) Who decided to update the Fujita scale in the early 2000s? (14:30) EF Scale Subcommittee (21:30) Bill under construction to improve assessment of tornadoes (33:00) Behind the scenes with other ways to rate tornadoes in new EF Scale (37:30) Re-analysis process in a civil and organized fashion (46:00) Damage exposure simulations in the future? (50:00) EEC (Enterprise Electronics Corporation) (01:00:30) X-Band vs C-Band radars (01:03:30) Benefits of Climavision high resolution radar and how it improves the warning process (01:05:30) Relationship between Climavision and NWS (01:08:00) Phased array radar - when will it happen and what about major radar gaps?  (01:15:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:23:45) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:26:45) E-Mail Segment (01:29:00) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:32:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1074:   Tornado Archive Climavision Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - Okie James on Facebook: Plume from oil/gas tank fire caused by lightning strike Jen Narramore - 7 dead from historic flooding in Indiana Rick Smith - Norman microburst timelapse Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Hurricane Lala Hawaii Damage John Gordon - NASA Ocean Current Simulation Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Foghorn The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about Hawaii. Joining us tonight as Guest WeatherBrain is the Chief Meteorologist at Hawaii News Now.  She has given over 15 years of service and has provided trusted coverage for the Hawaiian Islands including tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, and other natural disasters.  She earned her Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Ocean Science at San Fransisco State University.  Jennifer Robbins, welcome to WeatherBrains! Tonight's Guest Panelist is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the NWS office in Honolulu.  He works Statewide with a wide variety of partners and earned his Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Michigan in 1998.  He started at NWS Marquette MI in 1999, and has worked with the NWS Honolulu since 2006, and the WCM since 2017.  John Bravender, thanks for joining us tonight! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Jennifer's early weather background (10:00) John's early weather background (15:30) What exactly is it like to forecast for the State of Hawaii?  (18:00) Difficulties forecasting with Hawaiian microclimates (20:00) Employee organization at NWS Honolulu (25:30) Torrential rainfall and major flooding in Hawaii caused by Kona lows (33:00) What exactly is a Kona low?  (42:30) What happened to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center? (49:00) 1992's Hurricane Iniki (50:00) Introduction of chickens to Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Iniki (53:30) Fire weather threats and how it has changed in recent years (58:30) Tsunami risks and concerns in Hawaii (01:07:45) Warning protocol in the State of Hawaii regarding tsunamis and severe weather (01:19:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:25:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:27:30) E-Mail Segment (01:29:00) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:31:30) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1073:   Hawaii News Now First Alert Weather Honolulu, HI NWS Forecast Office Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: John Bravender - Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards James Aydelott - Okie James on Facebook: In 1936, the start of a truly hideous stretch of never-seen-since Summer weather in Tulsa Jen Narramore - Dyer County Historical Society Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Population structure and hybridisation in a population of Hawaiian feral chickens John Gordon - LoriGraceWX Monsoon Photography Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Proposed changes to WPC's Excessive Rainfall Outlook The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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Morning Briefing — Friday, August 7, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and More West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) HEBREW DATE & PARSHA 24 Av 5786 | Parashat Re'eh Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul | Molad: Thursday, 8:15 AM TODAY'S ZMANIM Alos HaShachar: 4:13 AM Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:44 AM Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:50 AM Latest Krias Shma: 9:23 AM Latest Tefila: 10:34 AM Chatzos: 12:56 PM Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM Shkiah (Sunset): 8:01 PM WEATHER SUMMARY Dense Fog Advisory this morning (southeastern half of CWA until 8 AM CDT). Dry and low-to-mid 80s this afternoon. Cold front tonight: 25-35% chance thunderstorms with possible strong winds and small hail. Active pattern continues weekend into early next week — keep monitoring. NWS Chicago, forecaster Yack, 3:28 AM CDT. WEATHER HISTORY August 7, 1980: Hurricane Allen bottomed out at 899 mb (26.55 inHg) in the Yucatan Channel with 190 mph sustained winds — the second lowest pressure ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere at that time. KIDS ACTIVITIES TODAY • McHenry County Fair — all day, Woodstock. $10/$5. • A Year With Frog and Toad — 10 AM, Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire. From $18.75. • West Chicago Fun Fridays (Traveling World of Reptiles) — 11 AM, Reed-Keppler Park. FREE. • Train w/Matt Nathanson — 6:45 PM, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park. • Movies Under the Stars (Air Bud) — 8:15 PM, Veterans Memorial Park, Westmont. FREE. TOMORROW'S ZMANIM (Shabbos, August 8) Alos HaShachar: 4:14 AM Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:46 AM Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:51 AM Latest Krias Shma: 9:23 AM Latest Tefila: 10:34 AM Chatzos: 12:56 PM Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM Shkiah (Sunset): 8:00 PM SHABBOS TIMES Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 7:41 PM Friday (20 min before sunset, Chicago minhag) Havdalah: 8:50 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset) Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Support the show: $5/month #weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtime #WestRogersPark #Shabbos #ParashatReehBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Heat Dome Out West & Severe Risk Back East — a full weather deep-dive for Chicago and beyond, recorded the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026, covering through Shabbos.We read through the entire National Weather Service Chicago forecast discussion line by line, defining every technical term along the way, then zoom out to the Midwest synoptic setup, the intense Southwest heat dome with 500mb heights in decameters, the Kansas heat outlook for the week of August 9, the Bermuda High driving conditions in Baltimore, New York and Lakewood, Jerusalem's building sharav, extreme weather around the globe, and family activities around Chicago for the weekend.CHAPTERS00:00 - Cold open00:05 - Opening & Hebrew date01:10 - Chicago Zmanim02:45 - NWS Forecast Discussion (part 1)05:22 - NWS Forecast Discussion (part 2)09:18 - Aviation Forecast & TAF terms12:03 - Midwest Synoptic Setup14:15 - Heat Dome & 500mb Heights16:26 - Kansas Extreme Heat Outlook19:08 - Bermuda High + Baltimore, NYC & Lakewood24:44 - Jerusalem Forecast & Sharav27:29 - Extreme Weather Worldwide32:44 - Chicago Kids Activities34:59 - Closing Recap & Shabbos TimesCHICAGO ZMANIM (ZIP 60645)Sunset Thursday Aug 6: 8:03 PMAlos HaShachar Friday: 4:13 AMMisheyakir: 4:45 AMSunrise: 5:50 AMSof Zman Shma (MGA/GRA): 8:47 AM / 9:23 AMSof Zman Tefila (MGA/GRA): 10:10 AM / 10:34 AMChatzos: 12:56 PMMincha Gedola: 1:32 PMMincha Ketana: 5:05 PMPlag HaMincha: 6:33 PMSunset Friday: 8:02 PMCANDLE LIGHTING (20 min before sunset): 7:42 PMSunset Saturday: 8:01 PMHAVDALAH (50 min after sunset): 8:51 PMHebrew date: 23-24 Av 5786. Parashas Re'eh. Shabbos Mevorchim Chodesh Ellul — Rosh Chodesh Ellul falls Thursday-Friday, August 13-14.SOURCESNWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0WPC Extended Forecast Discussion: https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdepdNWS Wichita AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=ICT&issuedby=ICT&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0NWS Dodge City AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=DDC&issuedby=DDC&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0NWS Baltimore/Washington AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LWX&issuedby=LWX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0NWS New York AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=OKX&issuedby=OKX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=PHI&issuedby=PHI&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0500mb heights (GFS via Open-Meteo): https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecastZmanim: https://www.hebcal.com/Phoenix July 24 record: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-weather/2026/07/25/phoenix-heat-records/Phoenix August 1 record: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-ties-1972-record-high-116-degrees-extreme-heat-warningIndia monsoon toll: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/indias-severe-monsoon-season-causes-more-than-100-deathsAssam flooding: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/5/death-toll-rises-to-87-in-indias-flood-stricken-assamKenya March flooding: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/03/29/death-toll-from-kenyan-floods-rises-to-108-police-sayIvory Coast flooding: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/floods-ivory-coast-kill-59-people-government-says-2026-07-01/South Korea heat record: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/south-korea-has-hottest-day-on-record-amid-extreme-weather-globallyTyphoon Dolphin: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/typhoon-dolphin-china-damaging-winds-flooding.ampMarine heatwave data: https://www.euronews.com/green/2026/08/06/el-nino-could-unleash-ocean-heat-that-sends-2026-into-record-territoryAll weather data current as of the evening of Thursday, August 6, 2026. Forecasts change — verify against live NWS sources before relying on them for planning.#ChicagoWeather #NWSForecast #HeatDome #KansasHeat #BermudaHigh #NYCWeather #LakewoodNJ #JerusalemWeather #Zmanim #ParshasReeh #WeatherPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Filing period closes for municipal office, water district board; NWS says little rain on the way; Parks and Recreation Commission recommends to leave certain personnel, other matters up to the commission; two accidents connected to deer activity; ASP urges motorists to watch out for buses; we visit with Conway County Regional Water Distribution District manager Dale Gifford about a new board member and the probability of moving to Phase 3 of water conservation.

NWS confirms 4 tornadoes touched down near Cincinnati over the weekend; judge orders man accused in shooting death of North Royalton building commissioner be held without bond; a constitutional amendment with new voting requirements will be on Ohio's ballot in November; an Ohio hospital system has launched a first of its kind prescription delivery service using drones.

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall about USDA's decision to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports after more than a year of closure due to New World Screwworm. Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

White Hurricane: The Great Lakes Storm of 1913In November 1913, two storm systems phased over the Great Lakes into a meteorological bomb sailors still call the White Hurricane, the Big Blow, and the Freshwater Fury. Hurricane-force gusts, 35-foot seas, and whiteout snow sank about a dozen freighters and killed an estimated 250 people — the deadliest natural disaster in recorded Great Lakes history.This Weather With Enthusiasm episode walks the meteorology day by day, the Lake Huron six-hour catastrophe, land impacts from Cleveland to Port Huron, and what a modern NWS/NOAA model reconstruction reveals about winds and waves the captains faced without radar, satellites, or shipboard radio.Chapters:• Cold open — three names for one storm• Mild November setup and the race to finish shipping season• The Pre-Storm (Nov 7–8)• Sunday's meteorological bomb (Nov 9)• Winds, fetch, and 35-foot seas on Lake Huron• Lake Carriers Association testimony• Ships lost and the human cost• Cleveland blizzard and shoreline impacts• Forecasting limits of 1913• Modern NWS/NOAA reconstruction• Lessons for Great Lakes November weatherMusic: “Our Names Engraved” by Blue Dot Sessions (CC BY-NC) — sessions.blueAI-assisted narration disclosed.#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #WhiteHurricane #GreatLakes #1913Storm #FreshwaterFury #BigBlow #LakeHuron #MaritimeHistory #NWS #NOAA #Blizzard #NovemberGale #Shipwreck #WeatherHistory #Meteorology #ClevelandSnow #BombCyclone #GreatLakesShipping #WeatherPodcast #HistoricalWeatherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.

This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about the 1976 Big Thompson Flash Flood. Joining us tonight as Guest WeatherBrain is meteorologist Matt Kelsch.  He earned his Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma and has written numerous papers on mountain meteorology and hydrology.  Retiring in 2022, he's an avid outdoorsmen, biker and gardener.  It's great to see you tonight, Matt! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. WSR 88-D NEXRAD (10:45) World Meteorological Organization:  What They Do (13:00) What tools were available for the NWS in 1976? (15:00) Significant 2013 Colorado flood (21:30) Photos of 1976 Big Thompson Flash Flood damage (27:00) July 28th, 1997 Spring Creek Flood at Fort Collins, CO (32:00) Proven success of converting creeks to floodways in 2013 (35:30) Devastating 1889 Johnstown, PA flood (37:30) Meteorological setup of Fort Collins 1997 Spring Creek flood (43:30) 2013 Colorado Flood (Great Erosional Flood) meteorological setup (48:30) Social science perspective on Call-To-Action for general public during floods (59:30) 500 Year Flood vs 1000 Year Flood (01:01:30) Profound lack of snowfall in Colorado during winter of 2025-2026 (01:10:00) Tips for meteorologists to better forecast and anticipate major flash flooding in present day (01:12:00) What is the definition of a flash flood?  (01:14:00) Flash Flood Watch/Warning protocol in 1976 (01:16:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:31:30) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:27:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1071:   World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Matt Kelsch - Real-time Air Quality Monitoring by PurpleAir James Aydelott - River Photo James Aydelott - Photo of sculpture by Bradley T. Mullnix Jen Narramore - Rare waterspout near Montreal, Canada on July 23rd, 2008 Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - Matt Kelsch paper "Flash Flood Cases, Summary of Characteristics" John Gordon - Bob Maddox paper "Synoptic and Meso-a Scale Aspects of Flash Flood Events" Bill Murray - Out James Spann - 40 Years Later, Jim Cantore on Mount Rushmore of TV Weather The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Deep-dive weather briefing for Sunday, July 26, 2026 (cutoff ~3:15 AM CDT).Full National Weather Service Area Forecast Discussions for Chicago and Baltimore with every technical term definedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --Search continues for missing individuals in the flood zone--NWS confirms tornadoes touched down in Pleasants County--Member of the House of Delegates charged with federal charges tied to a relationship with a teenager--In Sports: The state American Legion baseball tourney to start today in Beckley 

This week's WeatherBrains episode is all about dust storms. Joining us tonight as Guest WeatherBrain is the MIC (Meteorologist in Charge) of NWS Goodland, Kansas.  A Nebraska native, he's logged over a quarter century of service for the NWS, with prior stops in Omaha, Sioux Falls, and North Platte.  He earned his Bachelor's degree from Nebraska-Lincoln.  Jeremy Martin, welcome to the show! Guest Panelist and NWA President Kim Runk joins us tonight discussing the NWA (National Weather Association) and a preview of the upcoming NWA annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.  Thanks for joining us, Kim! Program Chair of the 2026 NWA Annual Meeting Jessica Stumpf also joins us as Guest Panelist.  She's the Public Safety Solution Engineer Meteorologist at Baron Weather, and has a decade of prior experience in Emergency Management.  She has a Bachelor's from Penn State and is a former broadcast meteorologist.  Jessica, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Tropical Depression 2 in the Gulf struggling with shear and dry air (02:00) What got Jeremy into meteorology?  (08:00) Life/culture at the Goodland KS National Weather Service (09:30) Dust storm official definition (14:30) Unusual circumstances of forecasting haboobs (20:30) Coordination between NWS and EMA (26:30) Dust Storm Warnings - do they make a difference?  (29:30) Debating the Dust Capital of America (43:30) Advocating for the field of meteorology on Capitol Hill (58:00) Why should I join the NWA as a meteorology student?  (01:05:30) 2026 NWA Annual Meeting in Omaha:   When and Where (01:17:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:20:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:22:45) E-Mail Segment (No segment this week) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:34:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1070:   "Connect5 Leadership: Growing Leaders by Serving Others" by Kim Runk 2026 AMS Annual Meeting Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Jeremy Martin - NASA Dust Tracker AI Jessica Stumpf - SC Emergency Manager App Jessica Stumpf - 2026 Esri User Conference San Diego, CA Kim Runk - Weather and Climate Collections - NOAA Library James Aydelott - World's Largest Easel in Goodland, Kansas Jen Narramore - WeatherBrains 855: Nocturnal MCS Mode Rick Smith - How 2026 World Cup Venues Handle the Heat (and Humidity, and Storms…) Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Out John Gordon - Amazing Footage of Debris Flow in Illgraben Bill Murray - Out James Spann - Real Time Tropical Cyclones The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Jason Samenow, founder and genius behind CapitalWeather.com joins us to discuss weather, climate, and his journey into and out of the Washington Post. Plus headlines, Iran updates (it's the same update) and Tez explains why not all mergers are the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support.

Wisconsin is tightening import requirements for livestock and other warm-blooded animals entering the state in an effort to keep the destructive New World screwworm (NWS) from reaching farms and rural communities. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a temporary order which adds new health requirements for animals coming from states with active NWS-infested zones. The order takes effect on Tuesday, July 21, and will remain in place until it is lifted by the Wisconsin state veterinarian. Teri Barr explains some details with Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Randy Romanski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Cattle Connect, Alabama State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier provides an update on the New World screwworm (NWS) — a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on living tissue of mammal hosts. He explains the fly's life cycle, past eradication efforts, current detections and response actions in Texas, available treatments, and how producers can spot and report suspicious cases.

* Healthcare premiums keep going up. Why? * We're learning more about GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Here's what to know * What makes New Orleans unique? How do we avoid losing that? * Fewer forecasters & inferior info: NWS cuts are hurting hurricane forecasts * Are city-owned trees putting some at risk of losing their insurance? * All this rain means lots of breeding spots for mosquitoes. Here's what to do

This week's WeatherBrains episode examines the July 2025 Texas flooding disaster.   Our Guest WeatherBrain tonight is the Chief Meteorologist of KABB-TV Fox News At Nine in San Antonio, Texas.  He is a multi-disciplined individual with professional experience as an educator and broadcaster. He holds several degrees and certifications, including a B.S. in Education, a Master's in Education with Certification as an Educational Administrator, and of course, he's a Broadcast Meteorologist.  He has received the AMS Seal of Approval and has been the recipient of six Associated Press Awards for Best Weathercast. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association, and the Knights of Columbus.  Alex Garcia, thanks for joining us tonight! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Recollections from KABB-TV leading up to Texas flood tragedy (11:30) Wording of originally issued Flash Flood Watch prior to event (17:30) Why doesn't the public immediately react to weather watches?  (20:00) Mentality of the threat of flash flooding vs other types of severe weather (25:00) Improving the clarity of the call to action in response to inland flooding events (30:00) Flood Inundation Mapping (36:00) The half-life of awareness in the wake of tragedies like 2025 Texas Flood event (49:00) With no Independent Review, how can you improve?  (52:00) Role of weather radio in modern warning process (55:00) National Weather Service app in the future?  (55:30) Severe Thunderstorm Definition/Warnings that do not verify and the resulting public inaction (01:02:00) What is NWS definition of a Flash Flood? (01:02:30) Confusion from Areal Flood Advisories (01:05:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:14:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:15:30) E-Mail Segment (01:16:30) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:26:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1068:   Alex Garcia Weather on X Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Alex Garcia - NTWC James Aydelott - Westheimer Airport in Norman measures 92mph wind gust Jen Narramore - Chinese Wedge tornado Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Funnel cloud spotted in Interior Alaska on July Fourth Troy Kimmel - Meteorological Overview of the July 2025 Texas Floods Kim Klockow-McClain - Review of the National Weather Service's Actions to Support Kerr County During the Catastrophic Flash Flood in Texas John Gordon - June 29th Significant Wind Event Bill Murray - Out James Spann - National Weather Service faces hurricane season with less experienced staff, missing data The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Futures traded both sides; cash steady with last week; boxed beef lower; cash feeders higher; NWS update.

Morning Briefing — Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)HEBREW DATE: 22 Tamuz 5786 | Parashat PinchasTODAY'S ZMANIM (ZIP 60645):- Alos HaShachar: 3:31 AM- Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:09 AM- Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:22 AM- Latest Krias Shma: 9:09 AM- Latest Tefila: 10:24 AM- Chatzos: 12:55 PM- Earliest Mincha: 1:33 PM- Shkiah (Sunset): 8:28 PMWEATHER SUMMARY (NWS Chicago AFD, issued 6:11 AM CDT, forecaster Petr):Surface high pressure is locked in overhead, bringing a genuine break from the stormy pattern. Low to mid-80s today, 70s near the lake with onshore breeze. Dry through Wednesday. Important: NWS is watching a potentially significant rain event Thursday-Friday. PWATs near climatological maxBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Rittman Police officer killed in a shooting; train derailment prompts evacuation order in part of Bucyrus; body recovered from Lake Erie amid search efforts for a missing 11-year-old girl in the Toledo area; NWS says relief from the current heatwave is in sight.

Morning Briefing — Sunday, July 5, 2026 | West Rogers Park, ChicagoZmanim, NWS Chicago, Chicago Dogs Game & More=== HEBREW DATE & PARSHA ===20 Tamuz 5786 | Week of Parashat Pinchas=== TODAY'S ZMANIM (ZIP 60645) ===Alos HaShachar: 3:29 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:07 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:21 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:08 AMLatest Tefila: 10:24 AMChatzos: 12:55 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:33 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===NWS Chicago AFD issued 7:02 AM CDT, forecaster Yack.Foggy, murky startBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Chicago Weather Deep Dive — Heat Dome vs. Thunderstorm SeasonWeek of July 5–11, 2026 | Weather With Enthusiasm

Morning Briefing — Sunday, July 5, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm

Game Day Weather: Impact Field, Rosemont, ILChicago Dogs vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes — Sunday, July 5, 2026 | First Pitch 3:00 PM CDTA complete meteorological breakdown of weather conditions for today's game.=== THE STADIUM ===Impact Field | 9850 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018Coordinates: 41.983°N, 87.874°W | ~12 miles NW of downtown Chicago=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===NWS Chicago AFD issued 12:23 PM CDT, forecaster Yack.Pattern: Baggy shortwave trough over western Great Lakes. Broad surface low over southern Lake Michigan. Very saturated low levels — dew points near 68°F (tropical threshold). IFR fog and low stratus through midday.KEY FINDING FOR ROSEMONT: Primary storm axis is near/south of the Kankakee River Valley (30-40% chance), and as a precaution north to I-80 (20-25%). Rosemont sits 20+ miles north of I-80 — in the favored DRY zone.At First Pitch (3 PM CDT):- Temperature: ~75-78°F- Dew Point: ~68°F (humid but comfortable with lake breeze)- Sky: Mostly cloudy- Wind: NNE 10-15 mph gusts to 20 mph- Precipitation Probability (Rosemont): ~20%- Severe Threat: Virtually ZERO (limited wind shear, weak instability)=== NWS TERMS EXPLAINED IN THIS EPISODE ===- Baggy shortwave trough: Diffuse, spread-out dip in the jet stream — not a focused punch- Shortwave trough: Small-scale dip in the jet stream driving rising air and weather- Surface low: Low pressure at ground level drawing air inward and upward- Very saturated low levels: Air near the surface is soaked with moisture (dew point 68°F)- Wind shear: How wind speed/direction changes with altitude — limited today = brief pulse storms only- Instability: Atmospheric fuel for thunderstorm updrafts — much weaker than heat dome days- GFS, NAM, HREF, NBM: Weather models used to generate forecast guidance- Ensemble spread: Range of solutions across multiple model runs=== IMPACT FIELD DRAINAGE — THE SECRET WEAPON ===Built in 2018 with one of the best drainage systems in minor league baseball.Can absorb 1 inch of rain (64,000 gallons) and return to playable condition in 20-25 minutes.Source: Daily Herald, 2017 pre-opening report.=== RAIN-OUT CRITERIA (American Association / Impact Field) ===Per Chicago Dogs official policy: Games will NOT be postponed before start time except in extreme circumstances.American Association umpires determine delays/postponements once game begins.Actual stoppage triggers: Standing water ≥1/4 inch in batter's box/pitcher's rubber zone, field saturation preventing cleat grip, visibility below 500 feet, OR lightning within 8 miles.Official game: 5 innings completed (4.5 if home team leads).No game: Fewer than 5 innings, cannot resume — must be replayed.=== VERDICT ===Rain-out probability at Impact Field: LOW.- Rosemont is 20+ miles north of the primary storm zone- Severe threat: Virtually zero- ~20% POP in the NWS hourly forecast (8 in 10 scenarios = no rain during game)- If a brief shower does clip the stadium, drainage allows resumption in ~25 min- Lightning within 8 miles is the most likely cause of any delay — and the storm track argues against itRECOMMENDATION: Go to the game. Bring a light rain jacket. Bring sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes.=== SOURCES ===- NWS Chicago AFD: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD- NWS Hourly Forecast (Rosemont): https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Rosemont&state=IL&site=LOT&textField1=41.9836&textField2=-87.8742&FcstType=digital- Chicago Dogs Rain Policy: https://thechicagodogs.com/explore-impact/policies/- Impact Field Drainage: Daily Herald, September 2017- CBS Chicago morning forecast: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weather-first-alert-weather/Tags: weather, Chicago Dogs, Impact Field, Rosemont, game day forecast, rain delay, baseball weather, NWS ChicagoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Friday, July 3, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm

Chicago Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Threat July 2-4, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm — Special EpisodeA deep meteorological breakdown of the thunderstorm threat facing Chicago and northern Illinois over the next 48 hours — sourced directly from the NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion (3:15 PM CDT, July 2), the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook (3:24 PM CDT, July 2), the SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook (3:00 PM CDT, July 2 — forecaster Squitieri), and the SPC Day 2 Convective Outlook (12:17 PM CDT, July 2 — forecaster Jewell).━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TONIGHT — THURSDAY JULY 2 (after 8-9 PM CDT)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• SPC Day 1: MARGINAL Risk for Chicago | SLIGHT Risk for Milwaukee/WI corridor• HWO: Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk (up to 60 mph) | Level 1 of 5 Large Hail (up to quarter size) | Limited Flooding Risk• Storm type: MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) traversing WI/IL border• Key threats: Wet microbursts, DCAPE >1,000 J/kg, elevated PWATs• Flash flood scenario: Training convection possible if cold pools merge across far northern Illinois• Storm spotters activated• Activity wanes after ~4 AM Friday━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FRIDAY JULY 3 — THE BIGGER EVENT (1 PM–7 PM CDT)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• SPC Day 2: SLIGHT Risk for Chicago — one category higher than tonight• HWO: Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk (Elevated) | Limited Flooding Risk• Driver: More potent upper-level shortwave crossing northern Arizona Thursday → reaches northern IL/southern WI Friday afternoon• Environment: Dew points solidly mid to locally upper 70s°F | Uncapped air mass | Modest deep-layer shear• Storm mode: Potential line or multicell clusters traversing northern IL into NW Indiana• Primary threat: Damaging wind gusts• Extreme Heat Warning extended until 7 PM Friday for areas near/south of Kankakee River (Day 5 of heat wave)• Possible improvement Friday evening — watch 5 and 7 PM NWS updates for fireworks forecast━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SATURDAY — INDEPENDENCE DAY (July 4)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• HWO: Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk | Limited Flooding Risk• Storm location highly uncertain — range from southern Wisconsin to southern Illinois• Mid-level wave may slow/stall over western Great Lakes• Many dry hours expected between rounds• Heat index near 95-100°F near/south of I-80━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUNDAY JULY 5━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• HWO: Limited Thunderstorm Risk — no elevated severe parameters• Drier, somewhat cooler conditions expected by mid-week━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• PWAT (Precipitable Water): Total atmospheric moisture column — high values = heavy rain potential• DCAPE (Downward CAPE): Energy available for damaging downdrafts — >1,000 J/kg = significant• Wet Microburst: Downburst driven by precipitation weight + evaporation — 60+ mph surface gusts possible• MCS (Mesoscale Convective System): Large organized cluster of thunderstorms• Outflow Boundary: Gust front of cold air pushed ahead of storm clusters• Training Convection: Multiple cells repeatedly crossing same area — flash flood setup• HREF: High Resolution Ensemble Forecast — blended high-res model output• Shortwave: Ripple of energy rotating through the jet stream that triggers convection• Zonal Flow: Jet stream flowing straight west-to-east, embedding smaller shortwavesSources: NWS Chicago (weather.gov/chicago) | Storm Prediction Center (spc.noaa.gov)Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker. Historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday.$5/month supports this broadcast — spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support#Chicago #SevereWeather #Thunderstorms #NWS #SPC #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #July4th #StormAlertWeather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Lakewood Morning Briefing — Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS New Jersey and MoreLakewood, New Jersey (ZIP 08701)Hebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)Parashat Pinchas━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Fast began: Alot HaShachar — 3:46 AM EDTFast ends tonight: • Standard (42 min after sunset): 9:11 PM EDT • Machmir (50 min after sunset): 9:19 PM EDT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 08701━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:46 AMMisheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:21 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:31 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:14 AMLatest Tefila: 10:29 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:00 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:37 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST DISCUSSION━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Extreme Heat Warning in effect. Heat indices exceeding 105°F, potentially reaching 115°F.Strong mid-level ridge over Mississippi Valley/Ohio Valley/Great Lakes.Friday downsloping effect from westerly/northwesterly winds will intensify heat.Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather Friday and Saturday — damaging winds primary threat.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — JULY 2, 2026━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Indoor/air-conditioned options strongly recommended — Extreme Heat Warning in effect:1. Ocean County Library — Free summer programming, fully air-conditioned2. Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) — Indoor, family-friendly shopping3. Point Pleasant area aquarium — Indoor air-conditioned exhibits4. Local community center indoor pools (check your shul bulletin)5. Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson NJ) — Go early morning before peak heat━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — JULY 2━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━July 2, 1934: During the height of the Dust Bowl, a massive black blizzard swept across the central and southern United States. Enormous walls of dust traveled as far as Washington D.C., and fine Great Plains soil was deposited on ships hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic Ocean.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JULY 3 (18 TAMMUZ)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:46 AMMisheyakir: 4:22 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:32 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:16 AMLatest Tefila: 10:31 AMChatzos: 1:01 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:38 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:29 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES — SHABBAT PARASHAT PINCHAS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, July 3 — 8:11 PM EDT (18 min before sunset)Havdalah: Saturday, July 5 — 9:19 PM EDT (50 min after sunset of 8:29 PM)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PODCAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.$5/month keeps this going — support the show at spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/supportTags: weather, zmanim, Lakewood, New Jersey, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, Ocean County, Tzom TammuzWeather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Borough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS New York and MoreBorough Park, Brooklyn, New YorkHebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)Parashat Pinchas━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Fast began: Alot HaShachar — 3:41 AM EDTFast ends tonight: • Standard (42 min after sunset): 9:12 PM EDT • Machmir (50 min after sunset): 9:20 PM EDT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 11219━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:41 AMMisheyakir (Earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:17 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:10 AMLatest Tefila: 10:24 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:52 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:30 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━NWS NEW YORK FORECAST DISCUSSION━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 8:26 AM EDT | Forecaster: DRExtreme Heat Warning extended through Saturday for all NYC-area zones.Heat indices exceeding 105°F, potentially reaching 115°F in urban areas.594dm ridge aloftBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and MoreWest Rogers Park, ChicagoHebrew Date: 17 Tammuz 5786 | Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (Tzom Tammuz — FAST DAY)Parashat Pinchas━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━FAST OF TAMMUZ — 17 TAMMUZ 5786━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Fast begins: Alot HaShachar — 3:26 AM CDTFast end times (ZIP 60645):• KINS / Bnei Reuven: 9:00 PM CDT (30 min after sunset)• Young Israel: 9:12 PM CDT (42 min after sunset)• Yeshiva / 50 min: 9:20 PM CDT (50 min after sunset)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, July 2, 2026 (17 Tammuz 5786)ZIP 60645 | CDT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (fast begins): 3:26 AMMisheyakir (earliest Talis & Tefillin): 4:05 AMNetz HaChama (sunrise): 5:19 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:07 AMLatest Tefila: 10:23 AMChatzos (halachic midday): 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, July 3, 2026 (18 Tammuz 5786)ZIP 60645 | CDT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:27 AMMisheyakir: 4:05 AMSunrise: 5:20 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:07 AMLatest Tefila: 10:23 AMChatzos: 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMSunset: 8:29 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Shabbat Parashat PinchasFriday, July 3 — Hadlakas Neiros (candle lighting): 8:09 PM CDT(20 minutes before sunset of 8:29 PM — Chicago minhag)Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day) — Havdalah: 9:19 PM CDT(50 minutes after Shabbos sunset of 8:29 PM)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━NWS CHICAGO WEATHER FORECAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 6:48 AM CDT, Thursday July 2, 2026 (Forecaster Kluber)EXTREME HEAT WARNING in effect through midnight CDT tonight.TODAY (Thursday, July 2):• High: low to mid 90s°F• Dew points: low to mid 70s (tropical moisture)• Heat index: 100–105°F• Thunderstorm risk: possible organized MCS from NE/IA line late tonight/overnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

This week's WeatherBrains episode turns back to the clock to June 8th, 1966 and the Topeka, KS F5 tornado. Our Guest WeatherBrain on tonight's show is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the NWS in Topeka KS.  With over three decades of experience in the field, he's been at the NWS for over 17 years.  As a Wisconsin native, he earned his degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Wisconsin.  He's committed to improving public awareness, preparedness, and response by integrating social science research into the NWS products and services.  Chad Omitt, welcome to WeatherBrains!  Our next Guest WeatherBrain is the local history librarian at the Topeka and Shawnee County public library.   She holds a B.A. in forensic anthropology and history from Wichita State University.  She's a speaker with the Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau and gives educational programs about life in Kansas during the Dust Bowl.  Katie Keckeisen, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. June 2026 Kentucky flooding (01:00) Katie's early background in Kansas (07:00) June 8th, 1966 meteorological setup (10:45) Meteorological equipment used during during the 1960s (21:00) Visual photos of daytime Topeka tornado (26:30) Bill Kurtis and his role at WIBW-TV during the tornado (28:30) Save room on the volume knob for a "10"!  (37:00) Topeka's Burnett's Mound:  A historical deepdive (37:30) Kansas Governor's response after tornado (44:00) Damage photos from tornadoes and the resulting changes to Topeka (49:30) Topeka tornado was one of the first utilizations of civil defense outdoor warning system (01:00:00) 1955 Udall KS tornado (01:00:30) Tornado subculture in the 1960s (01:07:30) Lessons learned from this event from 60 years ago (01:19:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:26:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (No segment this week) E-Mail Segment (01:28:00) Sneak peak at future WeatherBrains episodes! (01:31:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1067:   Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau "And Hell Followed With It: Life and Death in a Kansas Tornado" by Bonar Menninger Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Katie Keckeisen - Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Chad Omitt - OTUS Project James Aydelott - "History of Operational Use of Weather Radar by U.S. Weather Services. Part I: The Pre-NEXRAD Era" Jen Narramore - Tornado Talk Podcast Episode 7: The 1966 Topeka Tornado Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - Collin Gross on X: Europe's historic heatwave continues Bill Murray - Out James Spann - James Spann on X: Big Sky Montana snow photos The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Dr. Gerald Parker, an acclaimed biodefense/One Health expert and high-ranking official across several administrations, experienced New World screwworm (NWS) as a boy in Texas while assisting his veterinarian father treat pets invaded by the parasite. Michaela Simoneau, CSIS Fellow, joined the conversation. In the late 1950s, the scaled introduction of sterile male flies — 50 million per week — was a brilliant scientific discovery, combined with a public private partnership with the ranching community. NWS was cleared from the United States by 1966, and from Mexico and Central America by 2006. The barrier began to decay in this decade, a function of migration, illicit cattle trafficking, a decline in the effectiveness of the sterile flies, Covid interruptions, and complacency and bureaucratic inertia. NWS has now arrived in Texas and New Mexico. The race is now fully on to restore control. We need an "Operation Warp Speed" mentality to advance multiple technological innovations, diplomacy, financing, a massive expansion of flies — perhaps as high as one billion per week.

The New World screwworm (NWS) was eradicated from the United States 60 years ago. So how did this flesh-eating parasite return? In early June, New Mexico confirmed its first case of NWS in a dog in the southeastern part of the state, raising concerns for ranchers, veterinarians, pet owners, and health officials. While experts stress there's no reason to panic, USDA officials say awareness and early detection are critical to preventing the pest from spreading and potentially devastating livestock. Chris and Gabby sit down with two experts to discuss how the state prepared for the threat, what symptoms animal owners should watch for, and why the livestock industry is paying close attention. Learn more about the science behind eradication efforts that once eliminated screwworm from the U.S. How could the screwworm impact the ag industry? What should you watch for? We break down what New Mexicans need to know. Thanks for listening. If you've got an idea, send it to us at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. Give us a follow on social media at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. Watch or listen to our prior podcasts online at KRQE.com/insiders and our KRQE YouTube channel, or on broadcast TV every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. MST on Fox New Mexico. 

Futures lower; cash firm; boxed beef higher; cash feeders lower; weekly cash summary; NWS update.

On this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Opening:• Celebrating America!• The End of Routine Patching — Gate 15 • Nerd Out EP 71. Hostile Events Attack Cycle UFC Style, Plus Drones and Extremist Activity • The Gate 15 Interview EP 71. ONE-ISAC Returns! Security, Sauces and Streaking, with Scott Moore and Angela Haun • FB-ISAO Newsletter, v8, Issue 6 — Faith-Based ISAO Main Topics:Severe Weather, Climate & Environment: • Dangerous heat wave hits the US with highs exceeding 100 degrees • NWS daily updates. Read More• Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak • London Climate Action Week foiled by climate change • Mekkhala becomes strongest June typhoon in 22 years, heads toward Japan• Venezuela earthquakesExtremism:• White nationalist groups are recruiting girls and young women • Terrorism and Targeted Violence (T2V) in the United States: Overview of 2023-2025 Data New Proofpoint Report: 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape• 87% of organizations have AI assistants deployed beyond pilot• 63% have controls—but 52% don't trust them• Only 33% are fully prepared to investigate AI-related incidents• 12% of successful scams in 2025 used AI deepfakes, according to poll of U.S. adults Drones: • Russia Hit by 660-Drone Overnight Barrage Targeting Moscow, Crimea and Key Military Sites • FBI warns battlefield-style drone attacks could reach US: 'Only a matter of time'Quick Hits:Thomasville man arrested in High Point church parking lot Water: America's Most Critical Lifeline! • (TLP:CLEAR) WaterISAC's Quarterly Water Sector Incident Summary, January to March 2026 – Executive Summary • Threat Intelligence Report: Nation-State Targeting of Water Systems 2024–2026 • EPA launches 2026 National Cyber Drill to test water utility resilience during communications outages • Cal Water Finds No Evidence of OT Activity After Hackers Claimed They Could Disrupt Water Supply Ransomware & Data Breaches: • A $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. Economy • $2.5 Billion in Damage, Zero Ransom Demand: Russia's New Playbook • Russian hackers were behind $2.5 billion hack of Jaguar Land Rover, report says

The Ship Report, June 29, 2026It was in the “ordinary things we take for granted that are quite important” department: the National Weather Service on Sunday suddenly did not have weather forecasts available to the public on their website, thanks to an IT issue. As they worked to fix it, we went a few hours without updated weather info. Maybe not the end of the world in most cases, but for folks in parts of the country experiencing severe weather, accurate updated NWS warnings could be lifesaving.Today we talk about the importance of this taxpayer-funded service, which is free to the public, and relied upon by land dwellers and mariners alike. How its data is the basis for most forecasts across many platforms and apps. And how we take for granted the complex system that makes it possible.

In this episode, Courtney Mangano, DVM, joined us to talk about New World screwworm (NWS). She discussed the status of the current outbreak, the organism's lifecycle, clinical signs and differential diagnoses, risk factors and transmission, biosecurity and sampling protocols, the AAEP's new guidelines, and more.Dr. Mangano works for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry. She oversees all reportable equine diseases for New York and oversees foreign animal disease investigations. She is a member of the AAEP's New World Screwworm Task Force and a co-author on the AAEP's NWS Guidelines.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda.GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 184:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Courtney Mangano, DVMLink: AAEP New World Screwworm GuidelinesLink: USDA Sampling InstructionsLink: USDA Screwworm DashboardPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

In this episode, Courtney Mangano, DVM, joined us to talk about New World screwworm (NWS). She discussed the status of the current outbreak, the organism's lifecycle, clinical signs and differential diagnoses, risk factors and transmission, biosecurity and sampling protocols, the AAEP's new guidelines, and more.Dr. Mangano works for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry. She oversees all reportable equine diseases for New York and oversees foreign animal disease investigations. She is a member of the AAEP's New World Screwworm Task Force and a co-author on the AAEP's NWS Guidelines.This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Bimeda.GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 184:Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)Guest: Courtney Mangano, DVMLink: AAEP New World Screwworm GuidelinesLink: USDA Sampling InstructionsLink: USDA Screwworm DashboardPodcast Website: Disease Du JourThis episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Bimeda.Connect with the Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)

Learn how to identify and treat New World screwworm in pets, horses and livestock. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka ‘BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! New World Screwworm Discovered in the USA  Featured Guest: M. Wayne Ayers, DMV from Elanco Animal Health How To Identify And What To Do To Treat New World Screwworm The name screwworm refers to the maggots' feeding behavior as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go like a screw being driven into wood. Maggots cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts' tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can become larger and deepen as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue. As a result, NWS can cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger). They have orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along their backs. Report mammals and birds with the following signs: Irritated behavior Head shaking The smell of decay Presence of fly larvae (maggots) in wounds Click Here For Updated Information on New World Screwworm: screwworm.gov OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com.

New World Screwworm Grand Challenge supports California-led detection research as U.S. cases continue to mount.

Futures push higher; cash firms up; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders lower; weekly cash summary; more NWS cases show up.

It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear how to manage New World Screwworm and what to look for in our livestock and pets.  The best of the best livestock auctioneers are gathering for the world championship.  Plus we have market news and lots more wrapped into this all-new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. How To Identify & Treat New World Screwworm In Livestock The name screwworm refers to the maggots' feeding behavior as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go like a screw being driven into wood. Maggots cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts' tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can become larger and deepen as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue. As a result, NWS can cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. Adult screwworm flies are about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger). They have orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along their backs. Report mammals and birds with the following signs: Irritated behavior Head shaking The smell of decay Presence of fly larvae (maggots) in wounds Click Here For Updated Information on New World Screwworm: screwworm.gov LMA World Livestock Auctioneering Championship In June 1963, Livestock Marketing Association held the first annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC). The purpose: to spotlight North America's top livestock auctioneers and to salute their traditionally important role in the competitive livestock marketing process. Auctioneers from the United States and Canada came to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Denver, Colorado to show off their auctioneering talents. Twenty-three contestants sold the same 20 head of cattle over and over again. The contest was held at hotels until 1967, when it traveled to its first LMA member market. Since then the WLAC has been held at member markets around the U.S. and Canada. Recent locations include Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. Though the rules have changed, the enthusiasm for the competition hasn't. The largest number of entrants in the contest to date was in 1981 when LMA received 105 auctioneer entries. The championship consists of three stages, the qualifying event, semifinals and the finals, held each June in conjunction with the LMA Annual Convention. Contestants competing for the world champion title must be 18 years old, employed as a livestock auctioneer and sponsored by livestock auction or dealer businesses, who share in the favorable publicity generated by the winners. LMA is proud to sponsor an event that brings together North America's top livestock auctioneers in a competition that showcases professionalism and promotes the auction method of marketing. Click Here To Listen To Past Champions Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Wayne Ayers - Elanco Animal Health https://www.elanco.com/us Follow On Facebook: @ElancoUS Justin Tupper - St. Onge Livestock https://stongelivestock.com/ Follow On Facebook: @StOngeLivestock Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out via: Call/Text: 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Email: RanchItUpShow@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow YouTube: Subscribe to Ranch It Up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchItUp Catch all episodes of the Ranch It Up Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Discover the Heart of Rural America with Tigger & BEC Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner (BEC) and their mission to promote the Western way of life at Tigger and BEC. https://tiggerandbec.com/ Industry References, Partners and Resources For additional information on industry trends, products, and services, check out these trusted resources:   American Gelbvieh Association: https://gelbvieh.org/ EquineMarket.Com: https://www.equinemarket.com/ Imogene Ingredients: https://www.imogeneingredients.com/ Jorgensen Land & Cattle: https://jorgensenfarms.com/#/?ranchchannel=view LivestockMarket.Com: https://www.livestockmarket.com/ RanchChannel.Com: https://ranchchannel.com/ RFD-TV: https://www.rfdtv.com/ Rural Radio Network: https://www.ruralradio147.com/ Sire Buyer: https://www.sirebuyer.com/ Westway Feed Products: https://westwayfeed.com/ Wrangler: https://www.wrangler.com/

Mike and Jeff discuss the current state of the NWS virus and more.

Futures higher; cash steady; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders steady; more NWS cases.

//The Wire//2300Z June 8, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WAR IN MIDDLE EAST REIGNITES AFTER IRAN AND ISRAEL CONTINUE MUTUAL TARGETING EFFORTS. MORE SCREWWORM CASES REPORTED IN AMERICAN SOUTHWEST. DRONE SHOOTDOWN REPORTED IN LATVIA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Last night the war resumed again with both Israel and Iran exchanging missiles throughout the evening. The conflict began after a flare up in Lebanon yesterday afternoon, which involved Israeli forces and Hezbollah launching missiles at each other shortly before midnight (local time). Due to this targeting effort, the Iranians launched several ballistic missiles toward Israel. All total, approximately 30x missiles were launched, with an unknown number being intercepted. Immediately after these missiles were launched, Israeli aircraft crossed into Jordan and launched long-range missiles targeting unknown locations within Iran.Red Sea/HOA: Following the recent escalation of the war, the Houthis have claimed to close the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to American and Israeli vessels.Analyst Comment: Now, a second major maritime choke point is threatened. During this war so far, the Houthis have largely been sitting this one out, after their victory in holding out against the US bombing campaign last year. Now, the Houthis appear to be getting in the game, at least to some degree. They don't have nearly as much firepower as the Iranians do, however they can still make enough trouble to threaten the Red Sea.Europe: This morning NATO aircraft were scrambled to intercept a drone, which breached Latvia's airspace. One drone was shot down by a French Rafale fighter aircraft, and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.Analyst Comment: The point of origin for the drone has not been provided, however based on geography alone, it would make sense for the drone to be Russian. Nevertheless, this shootdown comes at a time when the collateral damage concerns of the war spilling outside Ukraine's borders are beginning to be more serious. A stray drone or two is not out of the ordinary, but multiple explosive boats being found inside a Romanian port, similar drones hitting an apartment building also in Romania, and now a drone breaching Latvia's airspace...all within a few days...has caused increased concern regarding this year's fighting season in Europe.-HomeFront-Georgia: This afternoon an active shooter situation was reported on base at Fort Stewart. One suspect was apprehended after firing several rounds on Engineer Road on post. No further information has been provided regarding this incident, however the lockdown has been lifted and no casualties were reported. More information is expected as the investigation continues.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Over the weekend, several more confirmed cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) have been disclosed. One dog was discovered with the parasite in Lea County, New Mexico, and another case was discovered in a calf in Gillespie County, Texas, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to four nationwide. Aerial dispersal of sterile NWS flies have taken place over the weekend near the affected areas, with several flights being undertaken since June 4th. 24x ground release arrays are already deployed throughout the area along the border, and the recent emergency declarations by Texas have increased efforts to combat the spread of the parasite.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Futures reverse lower; cash steady; boxed beef lower; cash feeders higher; more NWS cases adding more uncertainty to markets.

Today's brief leads with Orange County, where Garden Grove's GKN Aerospace hazmat emergency de-escalates and all evacuation orders lift, returning the final 16,000 residents home with no injuries. New Mexico's Seven Cabins Fire reaches 64 percent containment and Lincoln County rescinds all evacuations. CISA adds an actively exploited vulnerability to its KEV catalog, the central United States faces a multi-day severe-weather threat, Kilauea holds at ADVISORY, and FEMA assistance deadlines approach in Washington and Hawaii. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.Key Takeaways• California hazmat: All Garden Grove GKN Aerospace evacuation orders lifted June 4; about 16,000 residents returned, no injuries, but tank cleanup remains delayed.• New Mexico wildfire: Seven Cabins Fire at ~31,867 acres and 64% contained; all evacuations rescinded June 4; Capitan Mountain forest closure still in effect.• Cyber / CISA: CISA added CVE-2026-45247 (Mirasvit) to the KEV catalog June 3 with an active-exploitation flag and a federal remediation deadline.• Severe weather: NWS and SPC flag a multi-day large-hail, wind, tornado, and flash-flood threat across the central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley through the weekend.• Volcano: Kilauea remains at ADVISORY / Aviation Color Code YELLOW; eruption paused, episode 49 possible within ~10 to 15 days of June 1.• FEMA deadlines: Washington December-storm applications close June 10; Hawaii Kona Low Individual Assistance closes June 14.• Lifelines: City of Aiken, SC water main break June 4 affected ~60 connections; precautionary boil-water advisory to follow restoration.SponsorsThe NIMS Store - https://thenimsstore.com/SourcesNIFC / Wildfire• NIFC Incident Management Situation Report — National daily wildfire situation report and preparedness level• NIFC National Fire News — National wildland fire activity summaryCISA• CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog (June 3, 2026) — CVE-2026-45247 Mirasvit deserialization flaw added to KEV• CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog — Authoritative KEV catalog and remediation deadlinesUSGS — Volcano• USGS Kilauea Volcano Updates — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status and alert level for KilaueaSevere Weather• NWS National Forecast — National Weather Service hazards and severe-weather summary• SPC Day 1 Convective Outlook — Storm Prediction Center severe-weather outlook for the central U.S.Tropical / NHC• National Hurricane Center — Atlantic and Eastern Pacific tropical weather outlooksFEMA• FEMA — Hawaii Kona Low deadline extended to June 14 — Individual Assistance deadline for Maui and Honolulu counties• FEMA — One month remains to apply in Washington — June 10 deadline for December storms and floodingUSGS — Earthquakes• USGS Significant Earthquakes — 2026 — No significant U.S. seismic events in the last 24 hoursCalifornia• ABC7 — Garden Grove chemical tank updates — OCFA lifts all evacuation orders June 4; residents return• City of Garden Grove — Hazardous Materials Incident — Official municipal incident information pageNew Mexico• NM Fire Info — Lincoln County rescinds Seven Cabins evacuations (June 4) — Evacuation orders rescinded; acreage and containment update• Lincoln National Forest — Fire — Forest Service fire and closure informationSouth Carolina• City of Aiken — Water Main Break Advisory (June 4) — York Street NE main break affecting ~60 connections This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

//The Wire//2300Z June 4, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CROSSBOW ATTACK REPORTED IN UNITED KINGDOM. NEW WORLD SCREWWORM CONFIRMED IN TEXAS. CONGRESS VOTES TO REAFFIRM WAR POWERS RESOLUTION.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: This morning an attack was reported at the University of Surrey after a former student shot a security guard with a crossbow. The attacker has not yet been identified, however authorities have stated his is a Saudi national. The security guard who was shot remains in critical condition, and more details are expected at the situation develops.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Last night Congress voted to acknowledge the pre-existing War Powers Resolution, which would hold the Executive Branch to the standards of this resolution concerning the current war in the Persian Gulf.Analyst Comment: This vote has no real effect as it is merely a milquetoast effort to acknowledge a law that is already on the books, namely that the President can't declare war, only Congress can. The war certainly will not stop based on this vote, and President Trump also dismissed the vote in a post on his social media platform this morning.Texas: Yesterday, the USDA confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm (NWS) within the United States, marking the first confirmed case within the United States since the disease was eradicated from the continent in 1966. This first case was discovered in a newborn calf in Zavala County. A 20 km quarantine zone has been placed around the farm where the disease was discovered, and a unified incident command has been established to increase surveillance of the disease and increase targeted releases of sterile NWS flies, which is the primary means of combating the disease (used in the 1950's to eradicate it the first time).-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: For many months, agricultural communities have been sounding alarm bells regarding the spread of screwworm throughout Central America. Various agencies and entities have indeed engaged in extremely significant campaigns to slow the spread of the disease, but despite these genuine efforts, it was not enough and screwworm has crossed the border. It's hard to determine how severe this disease will impact livestock herds around the nation, however earlier this year, the USDA reported that the national cattle inventory currently sits at 86.2 million head, the lowest level since 1951. As a reminder, this is the raw figure that is not adjusted for the US population at the time. In 1951, the population of the United States was around 150 million. Today, the US population is (on paper) over double that figure, at 342 million. Based on the numbers alone, the US has returned to the beef levels of the 1950's, even though our population has doubled since then.This figure ebbs and flows throughout the year, and this is more of a strategic concern that has been building for some time, as opposed to an immediate and time-sensitive emergency. The reason for the decline in cattle stocks is mostly the result of high feed costs and drought conditions over the past few years, which have dwindled the national cattle supply. Over the past few months, the war in Iran has sharply driven up fertilizer prices, which has driven up prices for everything including the feed for cattle, as well as transportation and operating costs. So right now, a perfect storm is brewing. Cattle herds are already in a compromised state after years of drought and high feed costs, the Gulf War is making everything more expensive, and the cherry on top now arrives with New World Screwworm spreading throughout the national cattle supply at it's lowest point in 75 years. The next major indicator to watch out for will arrive at the end of July when the next cattle report comes out; total stockpiles of livestock nationwide are only compiled twice per year due to production cycles, so next month's report will be very telling in terms of how bad the situation truly is. Even based on January's data, it is a very softball assessment to surmise that beef prices are going to keep increasing for the foreseeable future, and when the supply shock from the global petroleum crisis finally trickles down more seriously to big industry, these costs will continue to escalate even more later on this year.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

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