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Join National Weather Desk Meteorologist Emily Gracey every week as she leads listeners on an exciting voyage exploring a diverse range of topics related to weather, climate, space, and beyond. The podcast offers exclusive interviews with leading experts on topics that you wouldn't usually come across in a typical weather broadcast. It’ll enlighten, entertain, and educate, whether you’re a novice ... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Bentley
Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Storm Prediction Center
Storm Prediction Center
Episode: Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks
Ed Pietroski
Chief Meteorologist
WPD Myrtle Beach
Episode: Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks
Mike Brown
Astronomer, planetary scientist known for work on Pluto and Planet Nine
California Institute of Technology
Episode: The Man Who Killed Pluto
Steve Green
A retired airline captain and aviation expert with decades in the industry
Former ALPA, NASA, FAA consultant
Episode: Aircraft Icing: Lessons Written in Tragedy
Joe Martucci
Founder of Cup a Joe Weather; certified broadcast meteorologist; digital meteorologist
Cup a Joe Weather
Episode: The Blizzard of 2026: Behind the Forecast
Dustin Evon
Tribal Resilience Coordinator for the Quigilanoc area
Quigilanoc Tribal Council / Quig Community
Episode: Alaska’s Climate Crisis Part 2: The Human Cost
Dr. Amanda Smith
Senior scientist focused on climate solutions for buildings and energy systems
Project Drawdown
Episode: How Thirsty is Generative AI?
Daniel Scott
Professor at University of Waterloo who researches climate change and winter sports
University of Waterloo
Episode: Can the Winter Olympics Survive in a Warming World?
Ken Graham
Director, NOAA National Weather Service
NOAA/NWS
Episode: The Year Ahead: A Sit-down with NWS Director Ken Graham

Host

Emily Gracey
Meteorologist leading discussions on weather and climate topics, with a focus on making science accessible and engaging for a diverse audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Fun listen!

    Admittedly not a huge weather or science geek but I love this podcast! Quick, but so interesting and informative. I find myself learning something new every episode. Emily’s passion really comes through

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shea631
    United States2 years ago
  • LISTEN TO THE UNIVERSE

    I loved this weeks episode, it scratched my brain and was such a relaxing listen with all the amazing sounds from space. Great job Emily!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna-Nicole Wans
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love this podcast. They’re easy to listen to and I feel like I learn something interesting every time. Emily’s enthusiasm for each of the topics really comes through. Great for parents, kids, weather geeks, or anyone interested in learning something new

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wasabipeas21
    United States2 years ago
  • Great info .. and host!

    Love this informative podcast. I learn something new every time I listen. Emily’s energy is contagious!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cheryl0653
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative!

    Love the short podcasts that keep my attention through under a half hour. And so informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    christinaerne
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host's enthusiasm resonates well, making each episode enjoyable.
Engaging and informative, often leading to new insights on various topics.
Content is accessible for both science novices and enthusiasts, maintaining a balance between educational and entertaining.

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#60
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#57
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#59
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#72
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#189
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Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks
Q: Who is the outlook designed for, and how is it communicated to different audiences?
The outlook is primarily aimed at emergency management, local NWS offices, and broadcast meteorologists. It's designed to be scientifically rigorous for professionals, with simplified, key-message graphics for broader communication, and ongoing training to ensure it translates well on air and in public-facing channels.
Understanding Severe Weather Outlooks
Q: Let's start by talking about SPC, break down what the Storm Prediction Center does.
The SPC oversees day-one to day-eight severe weather forecasts, issuing watches and discussions through different lead times, with a core focus on providing scientifically rigorous guidance to emergency managers, local NWS offices, and broadcasters, while avoiding oversharing technical graphics with the general public.
IVT: The Invisible Force Behind Deadly Floods
Q: What was the workflow like for producing the data visuals that accompanied the article?
The team spent months refining terminology, coordinating between meteorologists and visual journalists, converting multidimensional NetCDF/GRIB data into animations and graphics, and iterating on wording to make the science accessible to a broad audience.
IVT: The Invisible Force Behind Deadly Floods
Q: How does IVT relate to climate change and weather patterns you observe in forecasts?
IVT acts as a fuel gauge for storms: as temperatures rise and the atmosphere holds more moisture, moisture plumes can become stronger, changing circulation patterns and leading to more intense rainfall events; forecasters increasingly integrate this context into longer-range outlooks.
IVT: The Invisible Force Behind Deadly Floods
Q: Can you explain what prompted the Washington Post investigation and what IVT is supposed to reveal about floods?
The investigation called Floods Above looked at how moisture in the atmosphere—captured by the IVT metric—has intensified in certain regions, helping explain why some areas are experiencing heavier rainfall and more frequent floods beyond just the rainfall totals.

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