Weather Realness

Illinois Public Media - WILL · illinois.edu

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 scientific facts and enlightening conversation.

60 episodes

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weekly cadence

English language

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Episodes 60

How can El Niño affect Illinois weather?
7d ago
Thousands of miles away, the Pacific Ocean is warming which can affect weather patterns worldwide. But how can this affect Illinois?
What you need to know about “Super” El Niño
7d ago
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.
Forensic Meteorology: How past weather can help settle a case
22d ago
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.
Who can you trust for weather online?
22d ago
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.
Meteorologist Ed Kieser returns to Illinois airways
1mo ago
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.
How climate and weather affects mosquitos and ticks in Illinois
1mo ago
Illinois has around 60 species of mosquitoes. Learn how climate and weather impacts them and if they pose a risk to public health.
How MTD operates under severe weather conditions
1mo ago
The Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District has driven passengers from stop to stop for decades. But how do they continue their services under severe weather?
How weather can impact baseball, from summer heat to cold winters
1mo ago
Weather shapes our daily lives in numerous ways, but what about its effect on baseball? Explore the science behind how rising temperatures can boost home runs.
How politics is reshaping scientific research in America
2mo ago
The Trump administration's proposal changes how scientific research is funded. We learn how this could affect the future of science and the public.
Why Illinois is seeing so much severe weather
2mo ago
The midwest can’t seem to take a break from severe weather. In June, tornadoes and thunderstorms left a trail of damage in Illinois.
How to stay safe during extreme heat
2mo ago
It’s summer time and that means warmer temperatures. Learn how to stay safe during extreme heat.
Why Garden Hills floods and how new infrastructure could help
2mo ago
Garden Hills has experienced chronic flooding for decades. We discuss how flooding affects communities and the engineering behind the Garden Hills Neighborhood drainage project.
How the National Weather Service plans weather safety for the FIFA World Cup
2mo ago
The FIFA World Cup is just days away. But weather hazards like extreme heat and storms can pose a risk to players and fans. We talk about how the National Weather Service manages weather safety for sporting events like this one.
Meteorologist professor reviews the science behind “Pressure”
2mo ago
“Pressure” is a war film about D-Day that spotlights the importance of weather forecasting in military decisions. We break down the weather science behind the film how weather forecasting has evolved.
How weather forecasting evolved from guesswork to science
3mo ago
Weather forecasts are a part of everyday life, but predicting the weather was once considered impossible. Learn how meteorology evolved from early observations and hand calculations into the modern science we rely on today.
What summer weather could look like in Illinois this year
3mo ago
Summer isn’t always just hot. From thunderstorms and flash floods, summer can bring a variety of hazards. We talk about what Illinois residents can expect for the months ahead.
How a dust storm swept across central Illinois earlier this week
3mo ago
Dust storms are unusual in Illinois, but they can be dangerous. We talk about the dust warning we received earlier this week and how it happened.
What wildfire season looks like in Illinois and the risks they bring
3mo ago
While wildfires aren’t common in Illinois, they do occur twice every year. We take a deeper look at the wildfire season in our state and how they’re changing under climate change.
What caused this week’s severe weather in Illinois
4mo ago
Severe weather has alerted residents in Illinois earlier this week. We talk about how it happened and what spring weather brings.
How language barriers can put lives at risk during severe weather
4mo ago
Severe weather warnings are meant to save lives. But what happens when non-english speakers are unable to understand them?
Why meteorologists still rely on weather balloons
4mo ago
Meteorologists observe the weather with satellites and aircraft. But, scientists still use weather balloons, one of their most reliable instruments.
Why flights get delayed and what weather has to do with it
4mo ago
Why do flights get cancelled or delayed? Learn how the weather shapes flight routes and what Aviation Meteorologists look out for.
Storm chasers on the reality behind the chase
4mo ago
During a tornado, most people take cover. Others drive straight towards it. We talk to storm chasers about what it’s like to be in the path of a storm.
Storm chasing can be deadly, here’s how to stay safe
4mo ago
Storm chasing can be dangerous from tornadoes overtaking vehicles to hail destroying cars. Today we learn how storm chasers can be prepared and stay safe.
How much energy and water does AI really use?
4mo ago
AI is an increasingly present part of our lives from using ChatGPT to Google Gemini. But, it also has very high energy and water demands that we often don’t think about.

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How can El Niño affect Illinois weather?

What you need to know about “Super” El Niño

Forensic Meteorology: How past weather can help settle a case

Who can you trust for weather online?

Meteorologist Ed Kieser returns to Illinois airways

How climate and weather affects mosquitos and ticks in Illinois

How MTD operates under severe weather conditions

How weather can impact baseball, from summer heat to cold winters

How politics is reshaping scientific research in America

Why Illinois is seeing so much severe weather

How to stay safe during extreme heat

Why Garden Hills floods and how new infrastructure could help

How the National Weather Service plans weather safety for the FIFA World Cup

Meteorologist professor reviews the science behind “Pressure”

How weather forecasting evolved from guesswork to science

What summer weather could look like in Illinois this year

How a dust storm swept across central Illinois earlier this week

What wildfire season looks like in Illinois and the risks they bring

What caused this week’s severe weather in Illinois

How language barriers can put lives at risk during severe weather

Why meteorologists still rely on weather balloons

Why flights get delayed and what weather has to do with it

Storm chasers on the reality behind the chase

Storm chasing can be deadly, here’s how to stay safe

How much energy and water does AI really use?