
Illinois Public Media premieres a new weekly radio program and podcast, a partnership with the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Weather Realness brings the best weather and climate scientists in Illinois to help the public understand weather and climate by providing scientif... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 60 | Founded | a year ago |
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We talk about flooding in central Illinois and why Illinois keeps getting hit with heavy rainfall.
How did Canada’s wildfire smoke travel hundreds of miles to Illinois and is climate change making things worse? We learn the meteorological side of wildfire smoke and what this means for Illinois.
Thousands of miles away, the Pacific Ocean is warming which can affect weather patterns worldwide. But how can this affect Illinois?
You may have heard about a potential “Super” El Niño, but what does that mean? We learn how the warming in the pacific ocean can impact global weather patterns.
You’ve heard of forensic scientists from crime shows. But what about forensic meteorologists? These experts reconstruct past weather events and help settle insurance and legal disputes connected with the weather.
You’ve heard of forensic scientists from crime shows. But what about forensic meteorologists? These experts reconstruct past weather events and help settle insurance and legal disputes connected with the weather.
He’s back! Ed Kieser, former chief meteorologist at WILL radio returns to Illinois airways. We learn more about his career and his 1996 tornado forecast.
Illinois has around 60 species of mosquitoes. Learn how climate and weather impacts them and if they pose a risk to public health.










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A data-driven program focused on weather, climate, and their practical impacts on society. Episodes frequently explore severe weather, forecasting advances, and public safety, often featuring meteorologists, climate scientists, transit and planning professionals, and government or research-policy voices. The show blends technical explanation with local Illinois context—covering topics from mosquitoes and disease risk in a warming climate to how infrastructure, sports, and major events are planned around forecast data. A notable strength is its ability to pair historic meteorology with current forecasting challenges and real-world applications, making complex science approachable for both professionals and engaged listeners. The format tends... more
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Recent guests on Weather Realness include:
1. Ed Kieser
2. Dr. Chris Stone
3. Alan Nathan
4. Jay Rank
5. Colette Delawalla
6. Brent Olson
7. Lyric Roy
8. Stephanie Saprel
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