The Weather Channel Podcast

Meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Jonathan Erdman talk with producer Niki Budnick about why thunderstorms are so hard to forecast. When should you cancel that hike? Then, the trio wax philosophical about the weirdness that was May.

Meteorologist Kait Parker and meteorologist Linda Lam go in depth on Tropical Storm Bertha's five hour lifespan and what it means for the upcoming hurricane season (1:11). Then, weather.com's Jan Childs tells us what happened with yesterday's postponed rocket launch. Will it take off this weekend? (6:20)

June 1st marks the official start to hurricane season. Meteorologist Kait Parker has a candid conversation with hurricane chaser Josh Morgerman about why he risks his life to chase hurricanes and how he plans to tackle this season in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.Follow Josh Morgerman on Twitter or watch his series Hurricane Man.

Meteorolgist Heather Tesch and producer Niki Budnick speak to Lisa Najarian, the head of the Twin Cities Lyme Foundation (3:07). Lisa believes she has had Lyme disease for over 20 years and speaks out to raise awareness about the disease. She tells her story (3:45) and gives some helpful tips to keep yourself safe from ticks (10:11). Then, meteorologist Chris Dolce fills us in on what weather to expect in the week ahead (16:05).

Officials warn evacuated residents in one Michigan town that it may take days before they can return home. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam are joined by weather.com reporter, Jan Childs for an update. The newly released Atlantic hurricane season outlook is out, so can we expect a busy season? And the team chat about the Memorial Day weekend forecast if you're planning to celebrate.

Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam are joined by weather.com reporter Jan Childs, with the latest on flooding in Midland County, Michigan. Two dams have breached and more are at risk of failure (0:46). Is flooding possible in other parts of the country? (1:40).

Meteorologists Heather Tesch and Linda Lam look at everything you need to know about next week’s weather. (0:50) Then, producer Niki Budnick fills us in on a potential humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh. (10:50) Later, Niki speaks with meteorologist Bob Henson about how coronavirus is affecting your forecast (12:51).

Meteorologists Kait Parker and Linda Lam talk about the potential early start to hurricane season for the East Coast. Could we see Arthur in the coming days off the coast of Florida or the Southeast coast? Then, weather.com reporter Jan Childs looks at how the Philippines dealt with evacuations in the midst of Typhoon Vongfong and the coronavirus pandemic.

It may not have felt like one of the hottest April's on record for the United States, but the rest of the world was sweltering. Meteorologists Kait Parker, Jonathan Erdman and Bob Henson talk about what NOAA's State of the Climate report for April means for the global climate going forward. Then, the trio take a look at what's coming in June.

Hurricane season could get off to an early start this weekend on the Southeast coast. Meteorologists Domenica Davis and Linda Lam explain how a pattern change is helping to kick the tropics into gear. And in a world with coronavirus, weather.com reporter Jan Childs brings invaluable ideas to prepare for evacuations from a major storm event.