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Reflections on the weather
by Simcha Lefton
This podcast contains reflections on various topics but usually it will be on weather. Sometimes there are episodes from "Weather With Enthusiasm" that get mixed in. Some episodes are only available to supporters which is only $5 a Month. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support
Episodes
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Hurricane Simon & Parashat Noach: Preparation, Compassion, and Hope
An English-language hurricane report followed by an original Torah reflection on Parashat Noach in Bereishit (Genesis), connecting preparation, care for others, and hope after devastation. CHAPTERS 00:00 Hurricane Simon report 01:45 Torah reflection on Parashat Noach WEATHER REPORT The opening...
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Sunset & the Lake Effect: Joliet vs. Waukegan – Oct 6, 2026
Sunset tonight in 60645 is 6:23 PM (MyZmanim.com). Plus the 7-day forecast for Joliet and Waukegan, showing how Lake Michigan keeps Waukegan 3-8 degrees cooler. Music: Glass Beads by The Balloonist. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Chicagoland 7-Day: Waukegan, Chicago & Joliet + Lakefront Bike & Zmanim (Oct 6, 2026)
Side-by-side 7-day forecast for Waukegan, Chicago and Joliet: highs, lows, wind direction (lake vs. southwest), fronts, Lakefront Trail wet-bulb temps with clothing tips for sweaty rides, and today's zmanim for 60645. Sources: NWS Chicago forecasts and discussion, NDBC buoy 45198, Hebcal. Become…
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Chicago Weather & Zmanim – Monday, October 5, 2026
Sunny and cool by the lake (Chicago 63°, Waukegan 62°, Lincoln Park Zoo 63°), warmer inland (Joliet 70°, Brookfield Zoo 66°). Zmanim for West Rogers Park (60645): Sof Zman Shema 9:09 AM (MGA) / 9:45 AM (GRA), Chatzos 12:39 PM. Music: Glass Beads by The Balloonist. Sources: National Weather…
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Lakefront Trail Bike Forecast: Real Feel, Wet-Bulb & Wind (Oct 5–6, 2026)
A 2-minute bike forecast for Chicago's Lakefront Trail, north and south of Navy Pier. It covers trail temperatures, the warmest times of day, humidity and dew points, wet-bulb temperatures and how sweaty skin will feel, lake-breeze winds, and forecast confidence. It also suggests inland trails…
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West Rogers Park Zmanim, Shemini Atzeres & Chicago Weather – Oct 2, 2026
Zmanim for Chicago 60645 (West Rogers Park) from MyZmanim.com, to the second, with 20-minute candle lighting (6:10:29 PM). A brief reflection on Shemini Atzeres and the Chicago holiday-weekend forecast from the National Weather Service. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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The Big Snow: Chicago's Blizzard of 1967
On January 24, 1967, Chicago hit a record 65 degrees with thunderstorms and funnel clouds. Two days later the snow began, and by the next morning 23 inches had buried the city, still Chicago's largest snowstorm on record. Tens of thousands of cars and hundreds of buses were stranded, and the city...
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October Heat Wave: LA Forecast Discussion, the 590 dm Ridge and Hurricane Rachel (Oct 2, 2026)
A long-lasting October heat wave is starting in Southern California. This episode has the full NWS Los Angeles Area Forecast Discussion read word for word (issued 1:46 AM PDT Fri Oct 2, 2026), with plain-language definitions of the technical terms. Also covered: the 590 dm ridge, why no forecast...
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Weather Across America 60 Second Trailer
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100°+ F Extreme Heat- Californian Heat For Next 8+ Days In October
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Chicago NWS Forecast: Rain, Cold Snap, Then Pleasant Fall Weather
Chicago NWS Forecast: Rain, Cold Snap, Then Pleasant Fall Weather Here's a breakdown of today's weather discussion: 00:00 - Introduction and Key Messages 01:12 - Detailed Discussion: Heavy Rain Threat 02:14 - Atmospheric Conditions Supporting Heavy Rain 03:20 - Mechanics of Efficient Heavy Rain...
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Zmanim (Halachic Times) for Chicago
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West Rogers Park Zmanim, Next 24 Hours | Wednesday Evening, Sept 30, 2026
West Rogers Park Zmanim, Next 24 Hours | Wednesday Evening, Sept 30, 2026 (19-20 Tishrei, Chol HaMoed Sukkos) Chapters: 1. Tonight: sunset, tzeis and chatzos halaylah 2. Thursday morning: alos, misheyakir, sunrise 3. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra) 4. Thursday afternoon:...
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Chicago Forecast Discussion Explained: Heavy Rain Thursday, Dry Weekend | Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026
Chicago Forecast Discussion Explained: Heavy Rain Thursday, Dry Weekend | Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026 Chapters: 1. Key messages 2. Mid-level impulses and Gulf moisture 3. Precipitable water and instability 4. Thursday's cold front and lapse rates 5. Warm-rain processes and training showers 6....
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Chicago Zmanim | Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026
Chicago Zmanim | Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026 (19 Tishrei, Chol HaMoed Sukkos) Chapters: 1. Dawn, misheyakir and sunrise 2. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra) 3. Chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana and Plag hamincha 4. Sunset and nightfall Times are sea-level, calculated for…
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Trailer For Podcast "Weather Across America" .
Title: Weather Across America: Your Daily Forecast, Demystified. What it says: This promotional ad highlights how Weather Across America translates complex, jargon-filled National Weather Service discussions into easy-to-understand language. It emphasizes providing clear explanations of weather...
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A Prayer For Livelihood
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Praying to Hashem for Success
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5787- september 29th Sukkot Forecast, Zmanim, chol moeid activities, reminders
Weather & Sukkot Forecast 00:00 - 00:41: Dense Fog Advisory & Commute Impact 00:41 - 01:43: Multi-Day Rainfall & Moisture Plume 01:43 - 02:46: Heavy Rainfall Threat & Weekend Outlook 02:46 - 03:22: October Weather & Dense Fog Advisory 03:22 - 03:52: Tropical Storm Fay Update 03:52 - 04:49…
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Hurricane Polo & Flash Flooding as 90° Heat makes a run at St.Louis 9-29-26
Weather With Enthusiasm September 29, 2026 CHAPTER BREAKDOWN National Map Overview & Synoptic Setup Lead Story: Hurricane Polo & Flash Flooding Tropics: Atlantic & Pacific Basins Regional Weather Across the United States Forward Look & Extremes Chicago Area Forecast Discussion Explained HASHTAGS...
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Some words of inspiration for our friends on the East Coast celebrating the Jewish holiday close to a nor'easter
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Nor'Easter and Hurricane Updates Friday afternoon September 25th 2026 Erev Succos
00:00: Weather Across America & Sukkot Forecast 01:08: Nor'Easter Details: Rainfall, Wind, Coastal Flooding 03:18: Western US Weather: Montana Cold Front, North Dakota Rain/Snow 04:23: Utah Storms, Nebraska Record Rain, Texas Heat 05:27: Atlantic Tropics: Gonzalo & Fay 06:35: Pacific Tropics…
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Weather Across America — Morning Edition, September 24, 2026
Late morning edition for Thursday, September 24, 2026 (released after the usual 7 a.m. time). Tropical Storm Nolo and the Hurricane Watch for Hawaii's Big Island, Category 4 Hurricane Polo, New England's coastal storm, severe and flood outlooks, the Texas heat ridge in decameters, one unified...
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Chicago Evening Forecast for Wednesday, September 23: Cool Clouds, a Restless Lake, and Sukkot Around the Corner
Chicago Evening Forecast for Wednesday, September 23: Cool Clouds, a Restless Lake, and Sukkot Around the Corner 1. A Gray Ceiling Over the Metro 2. The Ohio Valley Low 3. Tonight: Rain Chances End Early 4. Beach Hazards on Lake Michigan 5. A Ridge Builds In 6. Thursday and the Weekend Outlook 7....
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The 102-Degree Heat Wave of the Year Without a Summer
In June 1816, in the middle of the famous "Year Without a Summer," Massachusetts went from killing frost and June snow to 102-degree heat in about twelve days. Boston diarist Ethan Allen Greenwood recorded 102 degrees on June 23, 1816, with Salem at 101 — less than two weeks after Williamstown's...
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1816: The Year the Summer Never Came
1816: The Year the Summer Never Came Chapters: 1. A June Snowstorm and a Question 2. The Eruption on the Other Side of the World 3. How One Volcano Cools a Planet 4. New England's Impossible Summer 5. Famine and Disease Across the Globe 6. A Ghost Story Written by Candlelight 7. How the Cold…
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Discover Weather Across America: Your Forecast, Explained
Go beyond the temperatures with Weather Across America: Chicago and Saint Louis forecasts, national weather stories, practical planning, and Chicago sunrise, sunset, Krias Shema and candle-lighting times. Follow Weather Across America on Spreaker. AI-generated narration. Become a supporter of…
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Weather Across America — Morning Edition, September 22, 2026
A refreshed Tuesday morning national weather briefing, with seven-day forecasts for Chicago and St. Louis; New Mexico's serious flood potential; severe-storm risks; the developing East Coast storm; and systems affecting Hawaii and Alaska. Also included: mountain snow possibilities, the…
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El Niño's Winter Grip: A Deep Dive into Chicago and St. Louis's Forecast
Title: El Niño's Winter Grip: A Deep Dive into Chicago and St. Louis's Forecast Chapter Breakdown: The September Heat Dome & Winter's Elusive Link: Dispelling the myth of teleconnections between autumn heat and winter patterns. El Niño: The Dominant Signal: Unpacking the historic strength of the...
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Chicago, St.Louis September 18th The Great Midwest Flip-Flop: Heat Dome Collapses, Floods Emerge
The Great Midwest Flip-Flop: Heat Dome Collapses, Floods Emerge Chapter Breakdown: Introduction: The Big Picture (0:00) - Overview of the forecast, key takeaways, and the "why" behind the weather. Synoptic Setup: The Heat Dome's Reign (1:02) - Explanation of the broad upper-level ridge, its…
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The Window (D-Day, 1944)- Weather
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When Heaven and Earth Were Conscripted — The Exodus | A History Special
When Heaven and Earth Were Conscripted — The Exodus | A Weather With Enthusiasm History Special CHAPTERS: 0:00 — The Master Story: Can the Sky Take a Side? 0:45 — Two Hundred Ten Years of Slavery / "Let My People Go" 1:20 — Plague 1: Blood — The Same Cup 1:50 — Plague 2: The Frog — Rabbi Akiva…
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National Weather Report — Monday, September 14, 2026: Record Late-Season Heat, First Mountain Snow
National Weather Report — Monday, September 14, 2026: Record Late-Season Heat, First Mountain Snow & Hurricane Lowell Aftermath Record-breaking mid-September heat grips the central U.S. — 105° heat indices in St. Louis (only twice before on record: 1931 and 1972) and 49 triple-digit days in...
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Weather_With_Enthusiasm_September_11_2026
Weather With Enthusiasm — Friday, September 11, 2026 Erev Rosh Hashana · 29 Elul 5786 · West Rogers Park, Chicago 60645 Voices: Charon (male) and Sulafat (female), alternating. Runtime about 15 minutes. Music Glass Beads (The Balloonist) — 5 seconds before the script and 5 seconds after, under…
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Weather September 8th 2026
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7-year-old YZ gives weather presentation for September 27th 2026 United States
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10-year-old gives his weather presentation for September 27th 2026 for the United States
The Weather Report for Kids! 0:00 - The Giant Heat Dome! Imagine a giant, invisible dome of super hot air sitting right over the middle of our country. Scientists call this a "heat dome." It's making places like Oklahoma and Missouri super-duper hot. This big hot dome is also sliding westward...
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Learning teamwork from the atmosphere
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Supercells Target Chicago Area Tomorrow (8-26-26)
Title: Chicago NWS Severe Weather Briefing: What You Need to Know for Wednesday Description: We break down the technical jargon of the National Weather Service Chicago bulletin, explaining the severe thunderstorm threat for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Understand MLCape, VORT, lapse rates,...
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August 25 & 26th, 2026- Tracking Severe Weather: Great Lakes & Ohio Valley Shift, Persistent Heat
Title: Tracking Severe Weather: Great Lakes & Ohio Valley Shift, Persistent Heat Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction: Dynamic US Weather Setup & Major Shift 00:46 - Severe Weather Heading East: Plains to Great Lakes 01:06 - The Frontal Boundary: Engine Driving Severe Weather 02:02…
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August 25,2026 : Southern Heat Dome and Strong El Niño
The Great Divide: A Nation of Weather Extremes Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 - 0:29: The Stubborn Ridge & Extreme Heat: Introducing the dominant upper-level ridge and its role in unprecedented heat across the Southern US. 0:29 - 1:13: Peripheral Fury: Severe Weather & Flash Floods: Explaining how the...
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The Passion Behind the Forecast: A Journey into Weather
The Passion Behind the Forecast: A Journey into Weather and Wisdom Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - 01:02: The Origin Story: From Rabbinical Guidance to Weather Radio Nostalgia 01:03 - 02:07: The Rise of the Forecast Discussion: Human Voice vs. Robotic Delivery 02:08 - 03:23: Divine Providence in...
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Decoding the Area August 24th 2026 Forecast Discussion: Unpacking Chicago's Weather
Decoding the Area Forecast Discussion: Unpacking Chicago's Weather Timestamp Breakdown: 0:00 Introduction to the Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) 1:01 Forecast Breakdown: Early Week, Cold Front, Aviation, Late Week 1:22 Section 1: Early Week High Pressure & Lake Breeze 2:03 Advection & Rising...
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The Hidden Physics of Canadian Skies - A Deep Dive into Weather Forecasting
Title: Decoding the Atmosphere: A Deep Dive into Weather Forecasting Time Stamp Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction: The Atmosphere as a Violent Fluid Dynamics Battlefield 01:06 - Unpacking the Forecast Header: Global Routing Codes and Zulu Time 02:08 - The Threat Matrix: Alerts and Warnings Across...
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Unraveling the Prairie and Arctic Weather Bulletin -August 24, 2026
Decoding the Forecast: Unraveling the Prairie and Arctic Weather Bulletin 00:00 Introduction to the Weather Bulletin 01:07 Synoptic Overview and Alerts 02:09 Decoding the Synoptic Overview 03:09 Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan Forecast 04:10 Storm Potential in Alberta and Northern Saskatchewan...
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The Great U.S. Divide in Current August 2026 Weather
Title: The Great Divide: Unpacking August 2026's Extreme Weather Mosaic Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00-01:00: Introduction to the extreme and conflicting weather events of August 2026. 01:01-02:04: Introducing the document "A Nation Divided" and the new baseline of extreme weather. 02:05-03:04: The...
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Zmanim august 23 2026
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Why Phoenix Bakes While Chicago Cools - August 23td 2026 weather
Decoding the Atmosphere: From Chicago Breezes to Desert Heat Domes Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - 01:00: Introduction to the podcast and the surprising National Weather Service (NWS) warning for Chicago despite clear skies. 01:00 - 02:00: The hosts discuss their plan to analyze raw NWS data,...
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August 23rd Weather: Lake Michigan Hazards & Mid-Week Storm Watch & Z'manim
- 0:00 - 1:03: Introduction to the AI-read forecast discussion, explanation of abbreviations (IL, IN, WI), and phonetic corrections for Hebrew terms (Zmanim). - 1:03 - 2:07: Host's thoughts on the utility of detailed forecasts for weather enthusiasts and general public, highlighting current...
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Chicago Weekend Weather: Sunny & Mild! August 22nd and 23rd 2026.
Title: Chicago Weekend Weather: Sunny & Mild! Timestamp Breakdown: - 0:00 - 0:13: Introduction & overall beautiful weekend outlook - 0:13 - 0:20: Saturday forecast (sunny, high 79) - 0:20 - 0:25: Sunday forecast (sunny, high 75) - 0:25 - 0:38: Small chance of isolated showers Saturday, choppy…
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This podcast contains reflections on various topics but usually it will be on weather. Sometimes there are episodes from "Weather With Enthusiasm" that get mixed in.
Some episodes are only available to supporters which is only $5 a Month. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support
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Simcha Lefton
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