Across the Sky Lee Enterprises Podcasts

Hurricane season has arrived and all signs are pointing to a very busy year. Dr. Mike Brennan, the director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, joins the Lee Weather Team this week to discuss everything you need to know for the 2024 season.

Brennan and the team break down the number of storms expected and the reasons why this season is expected to be particularly active. They also discuss the science behind hurricane forecasting, the role of climate change, and the critical impacts of water hazards like storm surge and freshwater flooding. Brennan also shares some of the changes the National Hurricane Center has made to better prepare people for storms and steps you can take to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net, subject line: Across The Sky.

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About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

Summer travel season is here! This week, The Weather Channel's Jen Carfagno joins the team to share her weather coverage travel stories.  Hurricanes and snowstorms can be harrowing and bring their own set of challenges, but she also shares her more comforting travel stories to Punxsatawney each year for Groundhog Day.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net, subject line: Across The Sky.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the anticipation of beach days, barbecues and, unfortunately, the potential for extreme weather. In this episode of Across the Sky, meteorologists Sean Sublette, Matt Holiner and Joe Martucci discuss the summer weather outlook for 2024, from the bustling Jersey Shore to heat-weary Texas. 

We delve into the complexities of forecasting seasonal trends and the impact of climate change with special guest Jan Dutton, a meteorologist from Prescient Weather, who provides valuable insights for businesses in agriculture, energy and insurance. Tune in as we explore the science behind seasonal forecasts, the factors influencing this summer's weather patterns and the unseen effects of climate variability on global economies.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net, subject line: Across The Sky.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

Tornado history goes beyond path lengths and EF ratings. Since 2016, Jennifer Narramore — owner and co-founder of Tornado Talk — and her team have been bringing forward tornado survival stories from the last 70 years. Whether the stories come from massive super outbreaks or isolated storms, their first-person interviews with those who were impacted are a vivid reminder of how tornadoes can change lives and communities forever.

Listen to some of those stories on this week's episode and check out all of their work at tornadotalk.com.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net, subject line: Across The Sky.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

You can't talk about air travel without talking about weather. That's why all major airlines employ their own team of meteorologists. But what are their specifc responsibilities and how do they help get the planes where they need to be?David Dillahunt, the chief meteorologist at Southwest Airlines, joins the podcast to explain how he and his team support the daily decisions on air traffic — including delays, reroutes, and cancelations. He also discusses what weather concerns airlines the most and why flying first thing in the morning is usually the best decision during the summer. It's an episode you'll definitely want to listen to before (or on!) your next flight.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net, subject line: Across The Sky.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.

As severe storm season nears its peak, we tackle some persistent myths about lightning and why they have continued for so long.  

Meteorologist and lightning expert Chris Vagasky joins the team to explain why no place outside is safe during a thunderstorm and what lightning detection notifications on your weather app are really telling you. He also discusses lightning mitigation technology, the frequency of lightning strikes, and shares other facts and safety tips to help clear the air about this powerful force of nature.

We want to hear from you!

Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net, subject line: Across The Sky.

Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen!

Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises

About the Across the Sky podcast

A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team:

Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.