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Weather With Enthusiasm !

by Simcha

Meteorology, served with genuine excitement — Tornadoes, blizzards, heat domes, lightning: this is a podcast about the forces that drive our weather and the stories behind them. This podcast focuses on weather, especially extremes, and the way it interacts with forecasting. Much of the podcast focuses on the U.S.A. Local Chicago weather is sometimes included. Often a weather synopsis is given for the Midwest. Sometimes a weather synopsis is also given for the East Coast or West Coast. Occasionally, a synopsis is given for other locations within the United States, including the Gulf Coast. In recent months, the Jewish halachic times (called zmanim) have often been included. מטאורולוגיה, מוגשת בהתלהבות אמיתית — מאת שמחה, חובב מזג אוויר שאינו יכול שלא להיסחף במדע של האטמוספירה. טורנדו, סופות שלג, כיפות חום, ברקים: זהו פודקאסט על הכוחות שמניעים את מזג האוויר שלנו ועל הסיפורים שמאחוריהם. פודקאסט זה עוסק במזג האוויר, במיוחד בתופעות הקיצוניות, ובאופן שבו הן משפיעות על התח

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Episodes

  1. Weather Across America 60 Second Trailer

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  2. The January Firestorm: How Weather Built the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires

    Two fires. One extraordinary weather setup. A disaster whose consequences continue long after the flames. Weather With Enthusiasm examines the January 2025 Los Angeles firestorm: wet-to-dry whiplash, Santa Ana winds, the Palisades and Eaton timelines, hydrant pressure, evacuation failures, the...

  3. Chicago & Midwest Heat: 90s, Dew Points, Lake Michigan Winds + 60645 Zmanim | Oct. 12, 2026

    An English-language Chicago and Midwest weather update for October 12, 2026, followed by Chicago 60645 zmanim with seconds. WEATHER Based on National Weather Service point forecasts and Area Forecast Discussions available early Monday afternoon. Topics include record-high benchmarks, places...

  4. Hurricane Simon: 110 MPH Off Mexico | NHC Advisory 21, Oct. 12, 2026

    An English-language weather update on Hurricane Simon off Mexico, based on National Hurricane Center Advisory 21, issued October 12, 2026, at 15:00 UTC (8:00 a.m. MST). IMPORTANT: This episode covers that specific advisory and may not reflect the latest conditions when you listen. Always consult...

  5. Huracán Simón: 175 km/h frente a México | Aviso NHC 21, 12 oct. 2026 [Español]

    Reporte breve en español sobre el huracán Simón frente a México. Versión en audio del video de Weather With Enthusiasm, con narración generada con IA y una banda sonora instrumental original para este episodio. Este episodio resume el aviso 21 del Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC), emitido el 12...

  6. Hurricane-Simon-Advisory-18

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  7. Extreme heat warnings out west and a hurricane watch for the Gulf Coast026-10-07

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  8. Advocating Podcast

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  9. 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:...

  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Extreme Heat Redevelops in the U.S. October 2026

    00:00 - 01:01: Introduction, Southern California heat wave, Midwest storm system, Pacific and Gulf moisture, unusual high dew points in the 70s in September/October. 01:01 - 02:05: National Weather Service confirmation of high dew points, comparison to Chicago area rainfall and East Coast Sukkos...

  14. Extraordinary Heat: Developing an appreciation

    CHAPTERS 1. Introduction — An Extraordinary Heat Dome 2. Why This Heat Dome Deserves Attention 3. The Ring of Fire and Normal vs. Abnormal September Weather 4. Record Heat and Dew Points in St. Louis 5. Comparing 1931 to Today: Drought Year Temperatures 6. July vs. September: The Solar Insolation...

  15. Monday night September 7th 2026 a country of weather extremes from a winter storm to a brutal heat wave

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  16. Extreme Weather Across The United States September 6th 2026: Part 1

    Sunday, September 6th: A Tale of Two Coasts - Tropical Threats and Extreme Heat Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - 01:05: Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii - Cat 4, flood watch, catastrophic rainfall (6-14 inches), coastal inundation, potential for tornadoes/waterspouts. 01:05 - 02:07: Hurricane…

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  17. Historic heatwave continues September 5th 2026 + hurricane and snowfall

    Hurricane Lowell, Historic Heatwave, and Unseasonable Snow. This episode includes the 7-Day Chicago forecast. 00:00 Introduction and Global Listener Shout-outs 01:03 Hurricane Lowell: A Monster Category 4 Threatening Hawaii 02:12 Historic Late-Season Heatwave Sweeps the Continental US 03:17 The...

  18. The Extremes Of Weather September 4th United States 100° in St.Louis

    The official high temperature at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on September 4, 2026, was 100°F, reached at approximately 2:30 p.m.The daily record was 104°F, established in 1954, so the record was not tied. The Detroit Tornado, Category 4/5 Hurricane Lowell, & Record-Shattering Heat...

  19. 9-3-26 : Extreme Heat Continues along with three hurricanes

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  20. September 3rd weather synopsis for the next 7 days for the United States 2026

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  21. Extreme humidity over Northern Illinois September 1st 2026

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  22. Tuesday September 1st 2026- Elul 19th 5786

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  23. Monday August 31st updated weather for United States thorough discussion

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  24. August 31st 2026 weather

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  25. August 30th next 7 Days thorough weather discussion of the United States

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  26. Thorough weather discussion for the United States recorded August 30th 2026

    📋 FACT-CHECK NOTE: This episode's weather data has been independently verified against official National Hurricane Center (NHC) and NOAA sources as of Sunday, August 30, 2026: ✅ Hurricane Karina — Confirmed at 17.3°N, 121.1°W (~820 mi WSW of Baja California), moving WNW at 15 mph, max sustained...

  27. United States weather for the next 7 Days recorded August 28th 2026

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  28. Thorough Discussion Weather Throughout The United States For August 27th 2026

    Weather with Enthusiasm — Afternoon Update (Thursday, August 27, 2026) In this special afternoon update, we cover the latest National Weather Service discussions and active weather alerts as of 3:00 p.m. CDT. Episode Highlights: Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather: Live severe thunderstorm…

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  29. , When Forecasters Get Real: The Hilarious & Honest Side of Weather Discussions, Entertainment Edition- With Sound Effects

    Title: When Forecasters Get Real: The Hilarious & Honest Side of Weather Discussions Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00-01:16: Introduction to "Weather with Enthusiasm" and the special episode focusing on the human element in National Weather Service discussions. Shoutouts to listeners. 01:17-01:47:...

  30. The Advantages Of This Podcast

    Good morning. Before we begin today’s episode, I want to explain something. Episodes like the one you are about to hear are phenomenal—not only because of their accuracy, but also because of the explanations behind the forecast. That becomes especially important as we approach the winter season…

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  31. Desert Heat Dome, Tropical Humidity & Miami’s 100° Milestone | August 19, 2026

    TITLE Desert Heat Dome, Tropical Humidity & Miami’s 100° Milestone | August 19, 2026 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to Weather with Enthusiasm 00:18 – Exceptional heat and humidity across the United States 01:05 – Yuma’s extraordinary dew points and low-110s heat 02:35 – Why extreme desert heat and...

  32. Hottest Day in 84 years Miami, extreme heat combines with humidity over Yuma Arizona.

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  33. Storms, Shortwaves & the Bermuda High — Chicago Weather Brief, Aug 9, 2026

    TITLE Storms, Shortwaves & the Bermuda High — Chicago Weather Brief, Aug 9, 2026 CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS (Total runtime: 15:21) 00:00 Cold Open / Show Intro 01:06 NWS Chicago Forecast Discussion (Severe Storms) 02:56 Jargon Translation (Shortwave, MLCAPE, PWAT, Shear) 04:12 The Bermuda High — What It…

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  34. Extreme Heat Russia, Iran & United States for early and again mid-August

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  35. The North American Heat Dome (Mid-July 2026) Explained

    Title: The North American Heat Dome Explained Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 - Introduction to the heat dome 00:05 - Defining characteristics and historical measurements of the heat dome 01:07 - Meteorological effects and impact of the heat dome 02:09 - Geographic spread, future outlook, and...

  36. Observed Extreme Heat Week Of July 12th 2026

    Title: North American Heatwave: Extreme Temperatures & Humidity Timestamp Breakdown 00:00 - Introduction to the Widespread Heatwave 00:05 - Record-Breaking Temperatures in US & Canada 01:08 - Dry vs. Humid Heat: Regional Differences 02:12 - Heat Index vs. Humidex & Distinct Extremes 20 Hashtags:...

  37. Canada's Extreme Dew Points & Expanding Heat Dome 7-11-26

    Canada's Extreme Dew Points & Expanding Heat Dome 00:00-01:02: Introduction to an unprecedented and serious heat situation developing in southern Canada and the upper Midwest, featuring world-record dew points in the 80s, comparable only to the Persian Gulf. 01:02-02:06: Emphasis on Canadian dew...

  38. The Galveston Hurricane of 1900

    The Galveston Hurricane of 1900: A Catastrophic Miscalculation Time Stamp Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 01:03 Galveston's prominence as a major city in 1900 02:04 Galveston: The "City of Firsts" and its vulnerable elevation 03:07 Galveston's unusually high dew...

  39. West Rogers Park 7-1-26

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  40. 596 DAM Heat Dome centered over Nashville Tennessee today June 30th 2026

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  41. Most extensive Heatwave in 14 years headed to Chicago & The Mysterious Cold Blob & the Looming Heatwave

    Title: The Mysterious Cold Blob & the Looming Heatwave Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction: The Washington Post article on heat domes and a cold blob. 00:58 How the cold blob connects to weaker jet stream winds and European heat domes. 02:02 Shifting focus to the upcoming US heatwave,...

  42. Extreme Midwest Heatwave: Heat Index 115°F for St Louis Missouri this Monday, June 29th 2026.

    Extreme Midwest Heatwave: Heat Index 115°F for St Louis Missouri this Monday, June 29th 2026. 00:00 - Introduction to the phenomenal heatwave 01:03 - Comparing St. Louis heat to Corpus Christi and Persian Gulf 02:04 - Post-Monday forecasts and Chicago's heat 03:04 - Heat dome intensification and...

  43. Scorching heatwave in the forecast for both St Louis Missouri and Chicago Illinois with many days next week humidity skyrockets on Monday

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  44. Most popular: Chicago Lake Effect Snow tonight explained more in depth 11/9/2025

    Weather with Enthusiasm: Chicago's Unprecedented Lake Effect Snow 00:00 - Introduction to an unprecedented lake effect snow event in Chicago. 01:04 - National Weather Service forecast details, including 12-18 inches with potential for 2-4 feet in Cook County. 02:12 - Discussion of extremely cold...

  45. Arctic Heat Advisory! 6-19-26

    Fort Yukon Alaska is a town of just 580 people. Some say that there is no road to civilization in that a person needs an airplane or a boat to be able to get to main civilization. I've never been there so I can't say if that's true or not. Regardless however temperatures are forecasted to reach...

  46. Tornado Safety Protocols 6-11-26

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  47. Borough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS New York and More

    Borough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS New York and More Borough Park, Brooklyn, New York | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions =========================================== HEBREW DATE & PARSHA =========================================== Hebrew Date: 26...

  48. Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, IMS Israel and More

    Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, IMS Israel and More Jerusalem, Israel | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions ═══════════════════════════════════════════ HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE) ═══════════════════════════════════════════ Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan...

  49. Episode 1276 - Weather With Enthusiasm !

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  50. Morning Briefing — Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and More

    Thank you for all those that support this podcast If you benefit from these episodes and are able to provide support- your help is greatly appreciated. Morning Briefing — Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and More West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Meteorology, served with genuine excitement — Tornadoes, blizzards, heat domes, lightning: this is a podcast about the forces that drive our weather and the stories behind them. This podcast focuses on weather, especially extremes, and the way it interacts with forecasting. Much of the podcast focuses on the U.S.A. Local Chicago weather is sometimes included. Often a weather synopsis is given for the Midwest. Sometimes a weather synopsis is also given for the East Coast or West Coast. Occasionally, a synopsis is given for other locations within the United States, including the Gulf Coast. In recent months, the Jewish halachic times (called zmanim) have often been included.

מטאורולוגיה, מוגשת בהתלהבות אמיתית — מאת שמחה, חובב מזג אוויר שאינו יכול שלא להיסחף במדע של האטמוספירה. טורנדו, סופות שלג, כיפות חום, ברקים: זהו פודקאסט על הכוחות שמניעים את מזג האוויר שלנו ועל הסיפורים שמאחוריהם. פודקאסט זה עוסק במזג האוויר, במיוחד בתופעות הקיצוניות, ובאופן שבו הן משפיעות על התח

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Meteorology, served with genuine excitement — Tornadoes, blizzards, heat domes, lightning: this is a podcast about the forces that drive our weather and the stories behind them. This podcast focuses on weather, especially extremes, and the way it interacts with forecasting. Much of the podcast...

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