Hurricane Lala, Extreme Flooding and Summer Heat

This Weekly Weather Brief dives in to the many impacful weather events across the country, including hurricane Lala's impact on the Hawaiian Islands. Hosts and meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin discuss the flooding rain and continued recovery efforts in progress as another potential tropical system is expected to pass uncomfortably close to the state. Extreme rainfall and devastating flooding has impacted West Virginia and Indiana this week, as well, while relentless excessive heat plagues the South, Southwest, and Western states. Finally, the hosts share their excitement for two women on the American Meteorological Society ballot up for President. Listen in and drop a comment wherever you listen and let the hosts know what weather events caught your eye this week.Links:Hurricane Lala: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/lala-batters-hawaii/Indiana Flooding: https://www.weather.gov/ind/august2026floodingAMS President: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/