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Weather With Enthusiasm !

Simcha Lefton
Chicago
Midwest
National Weather Service
Chicago, United States
Winter Storm
Heat Dome
Hurricane
Severe Weather
West Rogers Park
Phoenix
Hurricane Milton
St. Louis
European Model
Israel
Weather
Missouri
Lake Michigan
Lake Effect Snow
Heat Wave
Weather Patterns

Weather with Enthusiasm is a podcast about weather, atmospheric extremes, and climate (including little ice age) created by Simcha Lefton.Documentaries and/or other interesting weather phenomena are released daily at 3pm Sunday - Friday and 10pm on Saturday. Should you choose to become a member this material (the next weeks episodes) will be made available to you immediately. The show features pa... more

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An exciting episode as we anxiously anticipate the arrival of an extended spell of warm weather in Chicago. This episode provides the latest update on this warm weather for Chicago. This was recorded May 8th 2026.

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5 questions extracted from previous episode + severe weather risk
Q: Question number four, how could a relatively weak mid-week system still produce heavy rain, and what are expected seven-day totals?
Even a weak system can yield disproportionate rainfall totals in certain locations, with seven-day totals potentially reaching two to three inches (and higher in places like Wilmington, Ohio), contributing to beneficial rainfall for many areas.
5 questions extracted from previous episode + severe weather risk
Q: Question number three, why was the heat index lower than the actual temperature at times in the Chicago area?
The answer appears in the broader discussion around diurnal temperature and humidity interactions; the host explains variations between heat index and actual temperature.
5 questions extracted from previous episode + severe weather risk
Q: Question number two, did the low consolidate or did it deepen and did high-resolution models crack the puzzle that the global models missed?
The host notes that the high-resolution models did not fully crack the puzzle, and the answer is further elaborated in additional material linked to the Weather With Enthusiasm Patreon.
5 questions extracted from previous episode + severe weather risk
Q: Question number one, why did Chicago get several degrees warmer than forecasted today?
Temperatures outperformed the models with record heat developing, pushing Chicago past the March 30th forecast and breaking the official record at O'Hare.
Podcaster Simcha, Weather Enthusiast is Interviewed
Q: What do you think of the farmer's almanac?
They claim to have 80% accuracy based on a secret formula, including the 11-year solar cycle and ocean currents like La Niña or El Niño.

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This show centers on in-depth weather analysis with a strong emphasis on Midwest and Great Lakes patterns, from severe storms to extreme heat events. Episodes routinely break down forecast models, model comparisons (notably European vs. other guidance), and real-time observations to explain how weather systems evolve and what those dynamics mean for localimpacts. The host blends meteorological concepts with practical safety tips and city-specific outlooks, delivering data-driven briefings that translate complex science into accessible forecasts. A recurring strength is the single-voice, highly informed forecast narrative that weaves model science, historical context, and regional implications into a cohesive briefing. Listeners likely appre... more

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