00:00-01:01: Introduction to the "Weather with Enthusiasm" episode, focusing on the unusual heat moving into Chicago, hotter than St. Louis, and especially significant in Wisconsin.01:01-02:03: Discussion of the developing heat wave, high dew points in Wisconsin (forecasted to hit 80 degrees), and the hidden danger of high dew points making temperatures feel much warmer.02:03-03:06: Explanation of wet bulb temperatures, their dangerous levels (84-86 degrees, with wet bulb globe temperatures possibly hitting 88-90 degrees), and the 95-degree wet bulb temperature as the upper limit of human survival.03:06-04:10: National Weather Service guidance on wet bulb temperatures and human survival, historical comparisons of high wet bulb temperatures in Texas, India, and the Persian Gulf, and the rare occurrence of 95-97 degree dew points.04:10-05:10: Comparison of the current heat wave to typical St. Louis summer weather and the 1994 heat wave, noting higher heat indices this time (close to 110 degrees), and the unique situation in central Wisconsin with 80-degree dew points and 105-degree heat indices despite lower air temperatures.05:10-06:22: Reasons for lower temperatures in some areas (thunderstorm development, cloud cover, "Ring of Fire" effect), comparison to the 1995 heat wave, and the impact of water temperatures (Mississippi River, Lake of the Ozarks) on dew points.06:22-07:25: Geographic areas with highest dew points (cornfields of southwest Indiana, southern Illinois, Mississippi River area between Iowa and Illinois), lack of impact from Ozark Plateau breeze, and expected conditions for St. Louis and Chicago. Mention of Baltimore's drier dew points but more efficient solar heating leading to triple-digit heat.07:25-08:27: The heat dome reaching a record geographical height (600 decameters), comparison to the 1995 heat wave (which was stronger in terms of temperatures and humidity), and the "biggest shocker" being Wisconsin's 80-degree dew points.08:27-09:33: Reflection on previous podcasts and the "spark of enthusiasm," mentioning the "cold blob" in the Atlantic Ocean, and the strengthening of the heat dome affecting Chicago more definitively than initially thought.09:33-10:33: The Baltimore National Weather Service's insights and the common pattern of intense storms breaking the heat dome, especially in St. Louis. Importance of heat safety tips and resources from the National Weather Service.10:33-10:44: Closing remarks, wishing listeners a good day.20 Hashtags:#HeatWave#WeatherEnthusiasm#WisconsinWeather#ChicagoHeat#DewPointDanger#WetBulbTemperature#HeatDome#ClimateChange#ExtremeWeather#HumanSurvival#NationalWeatherService#MidwestHeat#GulfCoastHeat#WeatherUpdate#HeatIndex#SummerHeat#WeatherForecast#HeatSafety#UnusualWeather#PhenomenalHeatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

The Heat Dome — A Deep-Dive Into America's Most Dangerous Heat Wave | June 28, 2026One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔥 THE HEAT DOME- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWNChicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed- Heat index up to 105°FBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

The Heat Dome — A Deep-Dive Into America's Most Dangerous Heat Wave | June 28, 2026One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔥 THE HEAT DOME- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWNChicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed- Heat index up to 105°FBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Full AFD Edition)West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━14 Tamuz 5786Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AMChatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AMChatzos: 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday eveningHeat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–WedDangerous heat this week:• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong• No significant storm relief until possibly ThursdayToday: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex) tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago. Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 28━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PODCAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Morning forecasts every day at 7 AM on Spreaker.Historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Support the show: $5/monthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 28, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━14 Tamuz 5786Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AMChatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AMChatzos: 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday eveningHeat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–WedDangerous heat this week:• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong• No significant storm relief until possibly ThursdayToday: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex) tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago. Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 28━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PODCAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Morning forecasts every day at 7 AM on Spreaker.Historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Support the show: $5/monthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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, potentially Chicago's worst in 14 years. 02:59 Deeper dive into the North Atlantic cold blob and its potential impact on ocean currents (AMOC). 04:15 Explaining the AMOC's critical role in northern European climate. 05:07 The "cold blob" as a potential sign of AMOC weakening and its national security implications (50 below zero winters!). 06:21 Research on AMOC weakening, the IPCC's medium confidence, and the cold blob's significance. 07:46 Natural climate patterns (AMO) and human-driven warming contributing to the cold blob. 09:16 Climate models predict the cold blob will linger, but the "doomsday scenario" is still uncertain. 09:56 Why the Washington Post isn't covering the upcoming US heatwave more prominently. 11:03 The Strawberry Moon and the difficulty finding US heatwave info in the Washington Post. 11:59 European computer model shows Chicago south of the 588 line – extreme heat for the Midwest. 13:00 Forecast details for Chicago: 90s, high dew points, and the "Ring of Fire" possibility. 14:04 High dew points and potential 14-year record heatwave for Chicago. 15:06 Heat indices for Monday and Tuesday in the Midwest (above 100-105 degrees). 16:03 The complex effect of wind on heat index and very high temperatures on the East Coast. 17:09 Forecasted triple-digit heat for Washington D.C. (106-109 degrees) and the extended nature of the heatwave. 18:18 Continuation of heat in the Desert Southwest and a massive European heat dome. 18:48 Acknowledging the blessing of AC and the overlooked health benefits of heat (with caution). 19:35 Mississippi River and Lake of the Ozarks water temperatures as heat indicators. 20:10 Outro and preview of "Weather with Enthusiasm." 20 Hashtags: #ColdBlob #Heatwave2024 #ClimateChange #WashingtonPost #AMOC #NorthAtlantic #JetStream #EuropeanHeatwave #MidwestHeat #ChicagoWeather #NationalSecurityRisk #ExtremeWeather #GlobalWarming #OceanCurrents #ElNino #WeatherForecast #HeatDome #TripleDigitHeat #ClimateScience #WeatherEnthusiasmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

St. Louis Morning Briefing — Friday, June 26, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev ShabbosParsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:35 AMChatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:41 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)Havdalah Young Israel: 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)Havdalah Agudah: 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:36 AMChatzos: 1:04 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:41 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 6:28 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecaster: Kimble⚠️ FLOOD WATCH in effect through 7 PM CDT todayCounties: St. Louis City, St. Louis Co., St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Crawford, Gasconade, Iron, Lincoln, Madison, Moniteau, Montgomery, Osage, Pike, Reynolds, Ste. Genevieve, Warren, Washington MO; + multiple IL countiesKey Hazards Today:• Stationary front along I-70 — showers/storms along and south of it• PWAT ~2 inches — very heavy rainfall efficiency• MCV (spinning storm vortex) from eastern Kansas arrives midday — could focus severe risk• Damaging winds and isolated tornado possible if MCV fires storms• Flash flooding primary concern — training storm riskWeekend/Next Week:• Warm front lifts Saturday — additional storm chances overnight/Saturday morning• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into 90s• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily — Heat Advisory likely Sunday, Excessive Heat Warning possible• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — dangerous for heat stress recovery• No clear end date; possible relief around July 4th weekendMississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°CLake of the Ozarks: ~76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 26━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather OutbreakA compact upper-level low triggered three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, andwind gusts of 124 mph at Onida airport — 4th highest wind speed ever in South Dakota.WAPA transmission towers were completely toppled; winds estimated at 130–140 mph.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM2. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for MO residents, Oakland Ave3. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for STL residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd4. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres5. Children's Garden Club — Free w/ registration, stlouiscountymo.gov━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PODCAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Morning forecasts every day at 7 AM on Spreaker.Historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Support the show: $5/monthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Friday, June 26, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev ShabbosParsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:01 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AMChatzos (Solar Noon): 12:53 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:31 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:10 PM Friday (20 min before sunset — Chicago minhag)Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:23 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AMChatzos: 12:53 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:31 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 6:13 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecasters: Kluber / RatzerWest Rogers Park stays DRY today — rain confined south of I-80.Dangerous heat wave builds next week: heat index 100°F+ every day starting Monday.Key Points:• Rain/storms south of I-80 today, heaviest south of US-24• Saturday: gradual clearing, highs ~80°F• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into the 90s• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily, overnight lows near 80°F in metro core• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday — dramatic warming signal• Ridge centers over lower Ohio Valley — classic heat dome• No clear end date for heat; possible relief by July 4th weekend━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 26━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather OutbreakA compact upper-level low collided with an unstable air mass over western/central South Dakota.Three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and a peak wind gust of 124 mph at Onida airport —the 4th highest wind speed ever recorded in South Dakota. WAPA transmission towers werecompletely collapsed by winds estimated at 130–140 mph.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Friday June 26━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), June 26-282. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM3. Movies in the Parks: Zootopia 2 — Free, Chopin Park, 8:45 PM4. Live on the Lake — Free, Navy Pier, 3:00–9:30 PM5. As You Like It (Shakespeare) — Free, Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 6:00 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PODCAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Morning forecasts every day at 7 AM on Spreaker.Historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Support the show: $5/monthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

St. Louis Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━11 Tamuz 5786 — Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55:34 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:29:38 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:12 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:12 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:35:32 AMChatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04:12 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:41:22 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30:12 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26, 2026━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:55:59 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30:01 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:33 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:29 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:35:47 AMChatzos: 1:04:24 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:41:34 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30:16 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SHABBOS TIMES (Chukat-Balak)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)Havdalah (Young Israel): 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)Havdalah (Agudah): 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)Saturday Sunset: 8:30:18 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect 1 PM CDT today through Friday morningCounties: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Boone, and many additional MO/IL countiesKey Hazards:• Damaging winds possible this afternoon (MLCAPE 1000-2000 J/kg, deep layer shear 25-35 kt)• PWAT near 2 inches — heavy rainfall, training storm risk• QPF: 3-5 inches possible southern MO tonight → flash flooding• Heat wave building Sunday through next week• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps mid-20s°C + 500 mb heights >590 dam• Upper-level ridge (Bermuda high) amplifying through weekendMississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°CLake of the Ozarks: 76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 25━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━June 25, 1953 — Udall, Kansas TornadoA powerful tornado struck the small town of Udall, Kansas, killing 80 peopleand destroying 90% of the town — making it the deadliest tornado in Kansas history.The storm struck after midnight, giving residents almost no warning.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis, Thursday June 25━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for St. Louis residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd2. Children's Garden Club — Free, registration required, stlouiscountymo.gov3. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for Missouri residents, Oakland Ave4. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM5. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres of outdoor art━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS PODCAST━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Morning forecasts air every day at 7 AM on Spreaker, plus a historical weatherdeep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Support the show: $5/monthKol Simcha Productions | Weather With EnthusiasmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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 decameter thresholds 04:07 - Summary and warning about Monday's extreme humidity #Heatwave #Midwest #StLouis #Chicago #ExtremeWeather #Humidity #DewPoint #HeatIndex #NationalWeatherService #Summer #Danger #ClimateChange #WeatherUpdate #Forecast #Safety #RingOfFire #HeatDome #IntenseHeat #USWeather #StaySafeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

This is for the week of Monday June 29th 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Weather with Enthusiasm:Chicago's Unprecedented Lake Effect Snow00:00 - 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 temperatures at 18,000 feet, making Chicago the coldest spot on the planet at that altitude.03:12 - Further explanation of the 500 MB temperatures and their impact on storm energy.04:15 - Detailed forecast of dangerous lake effect snow, including the polar vortex and shortwave impact.05:15 - Progression of the meso low and the reorientation of snow bands.06:21 - Forecast for the initial wide band of snow and the subsequent intense, trailing band.07:22 - Uncertainty regarding the exact location of the trailing snow band, but high confidence for Cook County impact.08:40 - Explanation of lake instability and temperature differences crucial for lake effect snow.09:45 - Comparison to Buffalo, NY 2022 snow event, highlighting even more intense conditions for Chicago. 10:49 - Shocking forecast of frequent lightning, thunder, and hail within the snowbands.12:49 - Discussion of extreme snow rates (3-5 inches per hour) and potential for impossible travel conditions. 14:11 - Reiteration of 2-4 feet of snow accumulation, not just drifts.15:11 - Philosophical thoughts on the snow's impact on life, equality, and personal reflection. 16:12 - Gematria of "Shelag" (snow) and "Emet" (truth), and the uniqueness of each snowflake. 17:14 - Rarity of a Buffalo-type lake effect event in Chicago.18:19 - Airport forecast concerns: heavy thundersnow, blowing snow, and extreme instability over Lake Michigan.19:22 - Inland movement of snow, confidence levels for different periods, and wind direction impact.21:27 - Importance of wind direction and fetch for lake effect snow.22:36 - Snow to water ratios and the National Weather Service forecast for Lincolnwood (11-17 inches).23:42 - Wind speeds and their impact on snow band development.24:47 - Hazardous weather outlook and comparison with Accuweather's forecast (3-6 inches for Chicago, 10-15 for Gary).27:00 - The crucial role of the second snow band in snowfall totals.28:59 - Concluding remarks and well wishes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

The Great Appalachian Storm — Thanksgiving 1950On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY FACTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast💀 Deaths: 160 people❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━LEGACY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SOURCES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS SHOW━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Tags: weather, history, extreme weather, podcast, Weather With Enthusiasm, Appalachian Storm, 1950, blizzard, Thanksgiving stormBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

The Great Appalachian Storm — Thanksgiving 1950On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY FACTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast💀 Deaths: 160 people❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━LEGACY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SOURCES━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ABOUT THIS SHOW━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Tags: weather, history, extreme weather, podcast, Weather With Enthusiasm, Appalachian Storm, 1950, blizzard, Thanksgiving stormBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Lakewood Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:41:11 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16:43 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27:17 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:11:57 AMLatest Tefila: 10:26:51 AMChatzos: 12:56:38 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:34:04 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25:59 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌦️ NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST SUMMARY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 3:38 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | NWS Mt. Holly NJ (PHI Office)• Tonight: Showers/storms possible near/north of I-78, especially PA and far northern NJ, around midnight–early Friday. Instability meager — severe risk very low. Some downpours possible.• Friday: Mostly dry during the day for most of area. Shower and storm chances increase Friday evening/night with approaching shortwave and front.• Saturday: Showers linger, especially south of I-78, as front slowly shifts south. Clears Saturday night.• Sunday+: Dry. Then heat builds mid-week — heat index 90s to near 100°F possible Wednesday onward.• Marine: Sub-SCA conditions. LOW rip current risk at Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches Thursday and Friday.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Lakewood/Ocean County, June 25━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Ocean County Children's Festival — Ocean County Library, Toms River | All day | FREE2. Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day — Ocean County Library Makerspace | 1:00–4:00 PM & 5:30–7:30 PM | FREE3. Tiki Puppet Drop-In Craft — Ocean County Library, Brick Branch | 6:00–7:00 PM | Ages 2-12 | FREE4. Summer Picnic Party at Berkeley Island County Park — 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley | 5:00–8:30 PM | FREE5. Toms River Summer Kids Concert Series — Shelter Cove Beach, Mr. Ray performing | 7:00 PM | FREE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:42:32 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:18:25 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29:23 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:14:33 AMLatest Tefila: 10:29:36 AMChatzos: 12:59:42 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:37:14 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30:01 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Lakewood, NJ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday, June 26(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:30 PM — NJ minhag)Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday, June 27(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:30 PM)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📻 ABOUT THIS SHOW━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Tags: weather, zmanim, Lakewood, New Jersey, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, Ocean CountyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Baltimore Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:56:42 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:31:37 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:19 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:25:22 AMLatest Tefila: 10:40:03 AMChatzos: 1:09:25 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:46:46 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:37:31 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🌦️ NWS BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FORECAST SUMMARY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Issued: 3:55 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | Forecasters: ADS/LFR/CJL (LWX Office)• Today: Isolated showers possible in northern/western MD and eastern WV. 850 mb (25.10 inHg) dewpoints below 10°C limit storm development.• Friday: Severe weather and damaging downburst wind risk as dewpoints rise above 10°C; hot air mass + mid-level dry air fuels storm downdrafts.• Saturday: Heaviest rainfall risk as deeper moisture arrives; moist adiabatic/skinny CAPE profiles indicate heavy rain-efficient storms. Cold front crosses Saturday night.• Next Week: Significant heat event. Upper-level ridge over Ohio Valley Tuesday–Wednesday. Highs possibly near 100°F; heat index could top 100°F.• Small Craft Advisory on Chesapeake Bay through tonight/Friday morning.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 25━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. SAIL250 Maryland — Tall ship & Navy vessel tours | Inner Harbor piers & Fells Point | 11 AM–5 PM | FREE2. Patterson Park Playground Tour — Baltimore Family Alliance | Linwood Playground | 5:30–7:00 PM | FREE3. "How to Be a Friendly Pirate" — Brooklyn Park Community Library | 11 AM–12 PM | FREE4. Webb Office Hours — Space Telescope Science Institute | FREE5. Elijah's Park Playdates — Elijah's Park | FREE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar: 3:57:07 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:32:00 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:40 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:25:39 AMLatest Tefila: 10:40:18 AMChatzos: 1:09:37 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:46:57 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:37:35 PM━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Baltimore, MD━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:19 PM Friday, June 26(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:37 PM — Baltimore minhag)Havdalah: 9:27 PM Saturday, June 27(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:37 PM)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📻 ABOUT THIS SHOW━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Tags: weather, zmanim, Baltimore, Maryland, NWS, morning briefing, forecast, Jewish times, Chesapeake BayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Borough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions─────────────────────────────────────────HEBREW DATE & PARSHA─────────────────────────────────────────11 Tamuz 5786Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27─────────────────────────────────────────TODAY'S ZMANIM — BOROUGH PARK (ZIP 11219)─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 3:37:30 AMMisheyakir: 4:14:16 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:21 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:31 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:27:54 AMChatzos: 12:58:40 PMMincha Gedola: 1:36:22 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30:59 PM─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS NEW YORK (OKX)─────────────────────────────────────────Issued 2:22 AM EDT, Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: BR.Complex frontal system impacts region today–Saturday. Multiple rounds of showers; no severe weather or flash flooding anticipated. Highs today and Friday in the low-mid 80s with elevated humidity. Less humid Saturday, mid-upper 70s. Possible summer heat event early next week — confidence low for mid-week conditions (NBM showing 15+ degree spread).─────────────────────────────────────────KIDS ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN─────────────────────────────────────────1. Brooklyn Children's Museum — Community Access Thursdays 2-5 PM, FREE; Field Day World Cup Edition + Lavender Blues hip-hop concert 3 PM2. Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg — 10-11 AM, FREE (ages 5 and under)3. Stargazing at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE (walk-up, weather permitting)4. Sofar Sounds Summer Series at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE5. Brooklyn Children's Museum open for play 10 AM-5 PM─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25─────────────────────────────────────────June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town. Combined with the June 8 Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), June 1953 became one of the most catastrophic tornado months in U.S. history. These events drove major early tornado warning system reforms.─────────────────────────────────────────TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 3:37:57 AMMisheyakir: 4:14:40 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:42 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:47 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:28:09 AMChatzos: 12:58:52 PMMincha Gedola: 1:36:33 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:31:02 PM─────────────────────────────────────────SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK─────────────────────────────────────────Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:13 PM (18 minutes before Friday shkiah — Borough Park minhag)Havdalah: Saturday, 9:21 PM (50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:31:03 PM)─────────────────────────────────────────ABOUT THIS PODCAST─────────────────────────────────────────Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Contact: [email protected] the show for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026 | West Rogers Park, ChicagoWeather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions─────────────────────────────────────────HEBREW DATE & PARSHA─────────────────────────────────────────11 Tamuz 5786Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27─────────────────────────────────────────TODAY'S ZMANIM — WEST ROGERS PARK (ZIP 60645)─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 3:22:25 AMMisheyakir: 4:01:31 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:26 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:04:57 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:21:07 AMChatzos: 12:53:28 PMMincha Gedola: 1:31:33 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30:29 PM─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER SUMMARY─────────────────────────────────────────Mostly quiet Thursday — partly sunny, upper 70s to near 80°F inland, cooler near the lake due to lake breeze. 20% isolated shower chance in Lake County.FRIDAY: Rain 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south of I-80. Storm threat low.SATURDAY NIGHT: Showers/storms possible along warm front.NEXT WEEK: First heat wave of summer — highs in the 90s, dewpoints 70s, heat indices ABOVE 100°F through mid-week.NWS Chicago AFD issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: KJB.SPC Severe Hazard Outlook:• Tornadoes: Level 3 (some EF-2+)• Damaging Winds: Level 3 (gusts 60-80+ mph)• Damaging Hail: Level 2 (some 2"+ diameter)• Flash Flooding: Level 2 (locally significant)─────────────────────────────────────────KIDS ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO─────────────────────────────────────────1. Chicago Children's Museum — FREE today (Every Child Thrives Festival) 10AM-5PM, 700 E Grand Ave2. Museum of Ice Cream — FREE today, sessions at 11AM/2PM/4PM, 435 N Michigan Ave (call ahead: 312-527-1000)3. Millennium Park Summer Music Series — FREE, 6:30-9PM, Jay Pritzker Pavilion4. Art Institute of Chicago — FREE for IL residents, 5-8PM, 111 S Michigan Ave5. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars in Concert — 7:30PM, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (tickets required)─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25─────────────────────────────────────────June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town, the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. Coming just 17 days after the Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), it made June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.─────────────────────────────────────────TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 3:22:52 AMMisheyakir: 4:01:56 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:48 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05:14 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:21:23 AMChatzos: 12:53:40 PMMincha Gedola: 1:31:44 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30:32 PM─────────────────────────────────────────SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK─────────────────────────────────────────Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:10 PM (20 minutes before Friday shkiah — Chicago minhag)Havdalah: Saturday, 9:20 PM (50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:30:32 PM — Chicago minhag)─────────────────────────────────────────ABOUT THIS PODCAST─────────────────────────────────────────Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] the show — exclusive bonus episodes for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Midwest Meltdown: Severe Weather Update — Thursday, June 25, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsThe heat is building and so is the severe weather threat. This episode covers the full NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion from 2:50 AM CDT, June 25, 2026 — breaking down the multi-day pattern of storms, heat, and dangerous conditions heading into next week.─────────────────────────────────────────SPC INDIVIDUAL SEVERE HAZARD OUTLOOK─────────────────────────────────────────• Tornadoes: Level 3 — Some may be strong (EF-2+)• Damaging Winds: Level 3 — Gusts 60–80+ mph• Damaging Hail: Level 2 — Some ≥2" diameter• Flash Flooding: Level 2 — May be locally significant─────────────────────────────────────────KEY WEATHER MESSAGES (NWS Chicago)─────────────────────────────────────────• Early morning fog dissipating quickly after sunrise• Isolated shower chance (20%) Lake County IL this afternoon• Rain and possible thunderstorms Friday — 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south• Showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday• FIRST HEAT WAVE of the summer expected early next week - Highs in the 90s - Dewpoints in the 70s - Heat indices solidly above 100°F─────────────────────────────────────────EPISODE COVERS─────────────────────────────────────────• Full NWS LOT Area Forecast Discussion (issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026)• Technical terms explained: surface cold front, EML (Elevated Mixed Layer), model spread, convective enhancement, short wave, upper-level ridge, "ring of fire" convection, lake breeze• SPC Individual Severe Hazard Outlook breakdown• Safety guidance for heat wave and severe storm threats─────────────────────────────────────────ABOUT THIS PODCAST─────────────────────────────────────────Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Contact: [email protected] the show — exclusive bonus episodes for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions─────────────────────────────────────────HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)─────────────────────────────────────────11 Tamuz 5786Parashat Balak (Israel cycle) — read Shabbos June 27─────────────────────────────────────────TODAY'S ZMANIM — JERUSALEM─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 4:07:30 AMMisheyakir: 4:35:29 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:08 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:27 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:33 AMChatzos: 12:41:46 PMMincha Gedola: 1:17:19 PMShkiah (Sunset): 7:48:24 PM─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER SUMMARY — JERUSALEM─────────────────────────────────────────Classic Mediterranean summer day. Sunny and warm with a high of 28–30°C (82–86°F). Extreme UV index (11–12) — protect accordingly. Westerly sea breeze arriving mid-morning, moderating the heat. Humidity around 30%. Pressure at 1016 hPa (30.00 inHg). No rain in the forecast for the next 10+ days.5-Day Outlook: Friday–Sunday highs 29–32°C, sunny and clear. Possible Sharav (hot, dry easterly wind) Monday–Tuesday pushing temps to 35°C+. Stay hydrated.─────────────────────────────────────────KIDS ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM─────────────────────────────────────────1. Free morning yoga — Jerusalem Botanical Gardens2. Israel Museum — world-class art and archaeology3. Bloomfield Science Museum — interactive exhibits for all ages4. Tower of David — panoramic views of the Old City5. Old City stroll — Jewish Quarter, Kotel, and shuk─────────────────────────────────────────WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25─────────────────────────────────────────On June 25, 1953, a devastating tornado outbreak struck the Great Plains. The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town — the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. The outbreak came less than two weeks after the Flint-Beecher tornado of June 8, making June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.─────────────────────────────────────────TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)─────────────────────────────────────────Alos HaShachar: 4:07:50 AMMisheyakir: 4:35:49 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:26 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:42 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:48 AMChatzos: 12:41:58 PMMincha Gedola: 1:17:31 PMShkiah (Sunset): 7:48:30 PM─────────────────────────────────────────SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT BALAK─────────────────────────────────────────Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 7:08 PM (40 minutes before Friday shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)Havdalah (Shabbos ends): Saturday, 8:30 PM (tzeit 42 min — 42 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 7:48:35 PM)─────────────────────────────────────────ABOUT THIS PODCAST─────────────────────────────────────────Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Episode Title: Midwest Meltdown: 80-Degree Dew Points and the Ring of Fire!  Slightly more humid than classic St Louis Missouri. 00:03 - 01:04: Introduction to the heat wave and high dew points for next week, focusing on the Midwest and the consistent heat dome.01:04 - 02:07: Explanation of heat dome decameter readings and how dew points are the "hidden heat" despite seemingly moderate temperatures.02:07 - 03:08: Forecasting extreme heat indices (105-110°F) for next week, highlighting the unusual widespread 80-81°F dew points.03:08 - 04:14: Discussion of how wind affects perceived temperature in low vs. mid 90s, and the continued high humidity in the Midwest.04:14 - 05:22: Mention of Illinois tornado record and detailed forecast of an 81°F dew point around July 1st in western Illinois/eastern Missouri.05:22 - 06:47: Specific cities and their forecast temperatures and dew points around July 1st-2nd, with emphasis on central Illinois, Indiana, and the Iowa-Missouri corridor.06:47 - 07:51: List of cities most likely to hit 80°F dew points, and the periphery status of Chicago and St. Louis.07:51 - 08:52: Detailed tracking of the 589 decameter line and Chicago's position on the edge of the heat dome, intensifying to 594 decameters by July 2-3.08:52 - 09:55: Chicago falling out of the heat dome by Thursday night as the dome shifts southwest and a trough of low pressure approaches.09:55 - 10:43: The pattern breakdown for Chicago, with the dome shifting west and a cold front approaching by July 3rd-4th.10:43 - 11:46: Introduction of the "Ring of Fire" phenomenon: severe storms forming on the northern and western edges of the heat dome's 588 decameter boundary.11:46 - 12:49: Regions expected to experience repeated severe storms (Northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana) while Chicago may sit on the ring.12:49 - 13:17: Final summary of the Ring of Fire, explaining how the dome suppresses storms internally but pushes moisture to explode into storms on its periphery, affecting Chicago by July 2-4.20 Hashtags: #MidwestHeatwave #DewPointDanger #HeatDome2020 #ExtremeHumidity #RingOfFireStorms #WeatherEnthusiast #EuropeanModel #IllinoisWeather #IndianaHeat #MissouriClimate #IowaForecast #SevereWeatherRisk #SummerHeat #HeatIndexAlert #DecametersExplained #MidwestWeather #ClimateWatch #JulyForecast #WeatherNerds #StayCoolStaySafeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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 heat advisory criteria for the next few days. That's something that we speak about in this episode. We do touch upon climate change because heat in the Arctic is something which impacts the global temperature more significantly than any other part of the world. We briefly explain that. But the main focus is on the weather the heat in Alaska and then a very significant thunderstorm complex as forecast is a develop in the Midwest tomorrow night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Global Heat Report — Sunday, June 14, 2026Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsToday's global temperature extremes and a deep dive into what is making this one of the most remarkable heat events on record — across multiple continents simultaneously.WORLD HIGH (as of 15:00 UTC June 14): Sibi, Pakistan — 47°C / 116.6°FALSO: Adrar (Algeria) & Qarn Alam (Oman) — 46.9°C / 116.4°FKuwait International Airport — 46.5°C / 115.7°FUS HOTTEST: Death Valley, California — ~119°FFull NWS Las Vegas Forecast Discussion (forecaster Soulat, 2:35 AM PDT June 14):8-12°F above normal through Wednesday. Major to Extreme heat risk (Levels 3-4 of 4) Tuesday-Wednesday. Overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 80s in desert valleys. Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds also possible in higher terrain.ARCTIC ALERT: NWS Fairbanks issued its FIRST-EVER Heat Advisory (June 12-15) for temperatures up to 86°F in the Fairbanks metro area — nearly 20°F above normal. Flood watch for Arctic river basins due to rapid snowmelt. Greenland station at 70°N tied its all-time June temperature record at 18.7°C / 65.7°F.HISTORIC PAKISTAN/IRAN/ARABIAN PENINSULA SIEGE: Nawabshah, Pakistan tied its June record at 51°C / 123.8°F. Five stations in the region hit 50°C+ in a single day. Record overnight lows breaking across coastal South Asia.Sources: NWS Las Vegas AFD, WPC National High/Low, El Dorado Weather (Ogimet data), Arctic News Blog, Extreme Temps, Gizmodo/Alaska Climate Research Center.Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.Contact: [email protected] the show for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 14, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)═══════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════29 Sivan 5786 — Erev Rosh Chodesh TamuzParashat KorachRosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15 (30 Sivan) and June 16 (1 Tamuz) — two-day Rosh Chodesh═══════════════════════════════════════ZMANIM — JUNE 14, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM═══════════════════════════════════════NWS CHICAGO FORECAST SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════Issued: 6:38 AM CDT Sunday June 14, 2026 — Forecasters CMS/Izzi, NWS Chicago/RomeovilleScattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through mid-morning as cold front sweeps through. Ending west to east by late morning. Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph through sunset. Highs mainly in the low to mid 70s. Afternoon: Partly cloudy, quieter. Beach Hazard Statement in effect for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches (Lake and Porter County, IN) through this evening — dangerous swimming conditions.Tuesday: SPC Level 1 severe threat, mainly afternoon, eastern forecast area.Wednesday: Potential significant severe weather event. PWAT 1.5-2 inches. Torrential rain and flooding also possible. Wednesday night/Thursday: possible repeat dangerous swimming conditions at Indiana beaches if gradient strengthens.═══════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 14═══════════════════════════════════════June 14, 1903 — The Heppner Disaster, Heppner, Oregon. A cloudburst in the hills sent a flash flood roaring down Willow Creek. A 20-foot wall of water swept away a third of the town in minutes, killing 236 residents. One of the deadliest flash floods in American history.═══════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — SUNDAY JUNE 14═══════════════════════════════════════1. jBaby Chicago Bagels in the Park — 10 AM–12 PM, parks across Chicagoland, Free (JUF)2. Andersonville Midsommarfest (final day) — Andersonville neighborhood, Free3. Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby — 9 AM, Eldridge Park, Elmhurst, Free4. Wells Street Art Festival (final day) — Old Town Chicago, Free5. Pro Rodeo & Stampede — Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago═══════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — MONDAY JUNE 15 (ROSH CHODESH TAMUZ)═══════════════════════════════════════30 Sivan 5786 — First Day Rosh Chodesh TamuzAlos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:35 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:03:00 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:08 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:28:14 PM═══════════════════════════════════════FOOTER═══════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Saturday Night, June 13, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Motzei Shabbos Edition═══════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════28 Sivan 5786Parashat Sh'lachShabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim═══════════════════════════════════════ZMANIM — JUNE 13, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:36 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:48 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18:52 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:24 PMHavdalah (50 min): 9:17 PM═══════════════════════════════════════NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════Issued: 8:37 PM CDT Saturday June 13, 2026 — Forecaster Ratzer (update); 3:24 PM by KJB (discussion)A cold front is sweeping through the Chicago area tonight, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms through midnight. Convection struggled this afternoon due to lack of low-level convergence and a cold pool from an upstream MCS. A DVN 00Z radiosonde showed 3,200 J/kg MUCAPE and 30 kts effective shear — supporting organized storms capable of wind/hail. Any severe threat ends from west to east with the front: Rockford first, Chicago near/after midnight. Post-frontal showers linger through daybreak Sunday.Sunday: Much cooler, breezy NW winds gusting 25-30 mph, highs in the low to mid 70s. Beach Hazard Statement for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches Sunday (3-5 ft waves). Monday: Tranquil. Tuesday-Wednesday: Active pattern returns; Wednesday is a day to watch for another significant severe weather event.═══════════════════════════════════════GLOBAL TEMPERATURE ROUNDUP═══════════════════════════════════════US High (Fri June 12): Death Valley, CA — 119°F (48.3°C) [WPC]US Low (Sat June 13): 25°F at Mackay ID, Foxpark WY, Stanley ID, Redfeather Lakes CO [WPC]World Airport High (June 13): Las Vegas McCarran — 108°FJerusalem: 33°C / 91°F (sunny)Tel Aviv: 26°C / 79°FTehran, Iran: ~98°F / 37°C (low humidity 24%)═══════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 13═══════════════════════════════════════On June 13, 1907, Tamarack, California recorded a temperature of just 2°F — the coldest June day in recorded US history. The high that day only reached 30°F, and the area was buried under 130 inches of snowpack after receiving 42 inches of snow between June 10-13.═══════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — WEEKEND JUNE 13-14═══════════════════════════════════════1. 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival — Old Town Chicago, Sun June 14, free2. Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) — Guthrie Park, Riverside, free, June 13-143. Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market — Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, June 13-144. Shimmering Summer with Laura Doherty & Little Miss Ann — 11 AM & 12:30 PM, June 13-14═══════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════29 Sivan 5786Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM═══════════════════════════════════════FOOTER═══════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Title: Severe Weather Outbreak Alert: Double-Digit Tornado Threat Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 00:17: Introduction to Weather with Enthusiasm and today's severe weather outlook.00:17 - 01:24: Overview of two storm rounds expected today (11 AM-3 PM & 4 PM-8 PM) and the "powerhouse" storm system.01:24 - 02:27: Discussion on extraordinary dew points (upper 70s-low 80s) fueling the system.02:27 - 03:30: Explanation of contrasting air masses, hot temperatures, and the triple point for tornado development.03:30 - 04:34: Forecasted tornado threat areas, particularly Wisconsin/Illinois state line and north of Chicago.04:34 - 05:37: Detailed explanation of "storm relative helicity" (high values indicate high tornado potential).05:37 - 06:40: Discussion on "effective shear," "upper level flow," and the "significant tornado parameter" (double-digit value indicating extreme risk).06:40 - 07:45: Recap of impressive storm characteristics and potential for a squall line later, including Chicago's tornado risk.07:45 - 08:46: Storm Prediction Center's assessment (Level 3, EF2/EF3+ tornado potential).08:46 - 09:48: Tornado safety tips: NOAA radios, Storm Shield app, Red Cross app, sturdy buildings, interior rooms, avoiding windows, mobile home safety.09:48 - 10:58: Further safety advice: avoid highway overpasses, find low ground, have multiple warning sources, and storm speed.10:58 - 11:42: Final wishes for safety, mention of heat and humidity, and the squall line.11:42 - 12:45: Outro, podcast details, and call to subscribe.Hashtags: #SevereWeather #TornadoOutbreak #WeatherAlert #MidwestWeather #StormSafety #TornadoWarning #ExtremeWeather #WeatherForecast #JuneStorms #WeatherEnthusiast #ChicagoWeather #IowaWeather #WisconsinWeather #WeatherUpdates #StormPredictionCenter #DewPoints #BarometricPressure #Supercells #WeatherPreparedness #StaySafeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940: The Storm That Killed the Duck HuntersWeather With Enthusiasm — Episode 8 | Kol Simcha Productions===========================================EPISODE SUMMARY===========================================On the morning of November 11, 1940 — Armistice Day — thousands of duck hunters across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois headed to the Mississippi River. The temperature was in the mid-50s. The sky was blue. The birds were flying. By nightfall, 154 people were dead.A rapidly deepening low-pressure system — one of the most intense ever recorded in the Midwest — exploded out of the Texas Panhandle and roared northeast. Temperatures plunged 30°F in hours. Winds reached 80 mph. The Mississippi ran 5-foot waves. Duck hunters stranded on river islands froze to death overnight. Three freighters sank on Lake Michigan. It remains one of the deadliest winter storms in American history.===========================================KEY FACTS===========================================Date: November 11–12, 1940Region: Texas Panhandle northeast through Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Lake MichiganTotal deaths: 154 (some estimates up to 210) - ~85 duck hunters (Mississippi River valley) - 66 sailors (Lake Michigan — SS Anna C. Minch, SS William B. Davock, SS Novadoc) - Remaining: motorists, train passengers, farmersMeteorological details: - Bombogenesis: pressure deepened explosively from Texas Panhandle on Nov 10 - Record low pressures: Charles City IA 28.92 inHg · La Crosse WI 28.72 inHg · Duluth MN 28.66 inHg - Wind gusts to 80 mph - Temperature swing: mid-50s °F → single digits overnight (30°F+ drop) - Snow totals: up to 26.6 inches in Collegeville, MN - Snowdrifts: up to 20 feetOther damage: - ~1.5 million turkeys killed (Minnesota and Iowa) - Tens of thousands of cattle lost - Thanksgiving turkey shortage — birds sold for 25 cents eachEyewitness (Dale Engler, hunting Mississippi River, MN):"At two o'clock the rain turned into wind-driven sleet and snow, and within the next two hours I saw more waterfowl than I've seen in my life."===========================================LEGACY===========================================The disaster exposed the failure of centralized Midwest forecasting (one Chicago office for the entire region). In the aftermath:- Regional Weather Bureau offices were established, including La Crosse, WI for the Upper Mississippi valley- Winter storm warning procedures were formalized- The modern network of local NWS forecast offices traces its origins in part to this storm===========================================SOURCES===========================================- NOAA/NWS La Crosse: https://www.weather.gov/arx/nov111940- NOAA/NWS Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/1940Nov11 armisticeday- Ducks Unlimited: https://www.ducks.org/hunting/duck-hunting-stories/the-great-armistice-day-storm-of-1940- MeatEater: https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/bar-room-banter-armistice-day-the-day-85-duck-hunters-died- EBSCO Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/armistice-day-blizzard===========================================New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.#weather #history #blizzard #ArmisticeDayBlizzard #1940 #duckHunters #Minnesota #Wisconsin #LakeMichigan #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductions #extremeweather #podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

THE NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE OF 1938 — THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWeather With Enthusiasm | Episode 7On September 21, 1938, a Category 3 hurricane moving at nearly 50 miles per hour slammed into Long Island and tore through New England — leaving at least 682 people dead and destroying tens of thousands of homes. No hurricane warning was ever issued. The United States Weather Bureau had downgraded the storm to a tropical storm just hours before it made landfall.This episode tells the full story: how the storm formed, why forecasters failed to see it coming, the catastrophic storm surges that submerged downtown Providence, and the young junior forecaster named Charles Pierce who predicted the disaster — and was overruled.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.─────────────────────────────────────────────KEY FACTS─────────────────────────────────────────────DATE OF LANDFALL: September 21, 1938FIRST LANDFALL: Near Bellport, Long Island, NY — approximately 2:10–2:40 PM ESTSECOND LANDFALL: Between Bridgeport and New Haven, CT — approximately 4:00 PM ESTSTORM CATEGORY: Category 3 at landfallCENTRAL PRESSURE: 27.94 in (946.2 mb) at Bellport, NYFORWARD SPEED: ~47–50 mph (more than twice normal hurricane forward speed)ORIGIN: Tropical disturbance near Cape Verde Islands, early September 1938DEATH TOLL: 682–800 (direct fatalities) - Rhode Island/Connecticut/Long Island combined: ~600 - Massachusetts: 99 - New Hampshire: 13 - Vermont: 5 - Long Island: ~60 - Westhampton Beach, NY: 29INJURIES: At least 1,700HOMELESS: Approximately 63,000WIND SPEEDS: - Blue Hill Observatory (Milton, MA): sustained 121 mph; peak gust 186 mph - Providence, RI: sustained 100 mph; gust to 125 mph - Block Island, RI: sustained 91 mph; gust to 121 mph - Long Island landfall sustained: 120 mphSTORM SURGE: - Connecticut coast: 14–18 feet above normal - New London, CT to Cape Cod (including all of Rhode Island): 18–25 feet - Narragansett Bay / Providence: 15.8 feet above normal spring tides; over 13 feet of water in downtown Providence streets - Sandy Point, Prudence Island: 17 feet 5 inchesDAMAGE: - Homes/buildings destroyed: ~8,900 - Homes/buildings damaged: >15,000 - Trees destroyed: approximately 2 billion - Boats destroyed: ~3,300 - Cost: $620 million (1938 dollars); estimated ~$41 billion in 2010 dollarsMETEOROLOGICAL NOTES: - Storm tracked up the Gulf Stream, maintaining intensity due to extreme forward speed - Struck at autumnal equinox — astronomically high tides amplified the storm surge - Junior forecaster Charles Pierce correctly predicted New England landfall and was overruled - Weather Bureau had downgraded storm to "tropical storm" at 10 AM on the day of landfall - No hurricane warning was ever issued for Long Island or New England - Radio broadcaster E.B. Rideout (WEEI) independently warned listeners a hurricane was comingSPECIFIC TRAGEDIES: - Seven children killed when their school bus was blown into Mackerel Cove, Jamestown, RI - Whale Rock Lighthouse swept off its base; keeper Walter Eberle killed - Napatree Point (Westerly, RI) completely obliterated by surge - Actress Katharine Hepburn barely escaped her Old Saybrook, CT beach home; 95% of belongings lost - Brown University's original 1764 charter washed clean in a flooded Providence bank vaultLEGACY: - The Weather Bureau's forecast failure catalyzed major reforms in hurricane tracking and communication - Aircraft reconnaissance of Atlantic storms was developed in subsequent years - Providence's Fox Point Hurricane Barrier completed 1966, prompted by 1938 flooding (and Hurricane Carol 1954) - Remains the deadliest and most powerful hurricane ever to strike New York State and New England─────────────────────────────────────────────SOURCES─────────────────────────────────────────────- NOAA / National Weather Service Boston: https://www.weather.gov/box/1938hurricane- NOAA / National Weather Service New York: https://www.weather.gov/okx/1938hurricanehome- Wikipedia — 1938 New England hurricane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938 New England hurricane- PBS American Experience — The Hurricane of 1938: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/hurricane-path/- NY Sea Grant / Dr. Louis Uccellini interview: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/12902/nysg-coastal-processes-hazards-news-a-forecasting-fulcrum-insights-from-dr-louis-w-uccellini-on-the-1938-hurricane-nov-18- Lourdes B. Avilés, Taken by Storm 1938 (AMS Books, 2013)─────────────────────────────────────────────HASHTAGS─────────────────────────────────────────────#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Hurricane1938 #NewEnglandHurricane #LongIslandExpress #WeatherHistory #ExtremeWeather #Hurricane #NewEngland #1938 #WeatherPodcast #KolSimchaProductions #HistoricalWeather #Providence #StormSurge─────────────────────────────────────────────Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions. New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release. Contact: [email protected]. Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Today: 26 Sivan 5786Parsha: Sh'lachThis Shabbos: Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakimRosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — June 11, 2026 / 26 Sivan 5786(Per Agudath Israel of West Rogers Park, N42°0'14")═══════════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:02 AMLatest Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos: 12:50 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:28 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:26 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════════HIGH-IMPACT SEVERE WEATHER DAY. NWS Chicago (forecaster Borchardt, issued 6:59 AM CDT) warns of multiple rounds of severe storms. Greatest threat: 4–11 PM. All hazards possible — tornadoes, destructive winds (70+ mph), destructive hail (2"+ diameter). Specific concern for strong to intense tornadoes (EF-3+) along and north of I-88, especially 4–8 PM. Surface low expected to deepen to lower-mid 990s mb (~29.23–29.29 inHg) lifting into central Wisconsin. MLCAPE locally 3,500 J/kg in warm sectorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Baltimore Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Baltimore and MoreWeather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Today: 26 Sivan 5786Parsha: Sh'lachShabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakimRosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday–Tuesday, June 15–16━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 11, 2026Baltimore, MD 21215━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:39 AMLatest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:23 AMLatest Tefila (GRA): 10:37 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 1:06 PMEarliest Mincha (Mincha Gedola): 1:43 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:33 PMSource: https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=21215&sec=1━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Sterling, VA (Baltimore/Washington)Issued: 3:11 AM EDT, Thu Jun 11, 2026 | Forecasters: LFR/BRO/KLW/DHOF━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEAT ADVISORY in effect 11 AM–8 PM EDT for Baltimore and areas near/east of I-95.- Highs: lower to mid 90s°F- Heat Index: near 105°F near Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay- Strong to severe thunderstorms likely late afternoon/evening- Damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail possible- Friday: More heat and humidity, higher storm threat with approaching cold front- Saturday: Cold frontal passage brings relief — lower humidity, more sunshine, highs in lower 80s- Late Sunday into Monday: Another round of showers/thunderstorms with cold frontSource: https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LWX&issuedby=LWX&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=0━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KIDS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 11, 2026━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Port Discovery Children's Museum — 10 AM–5 PM | 35 Market Place, Baltimore | $25.95/person2. Fratino and Matisse: To See This Light Again (opens today) — Baltimore Museum of Art, N. Charles St.3. Baltimore Children & Youth Fund Community Exhibition 2026 — Baltimore (today only)4. Inner Harbor Paddle & Flow — Begins today, runs through Aug 27 | Baltimore Inner Harbor5. Homeschool Day — Baltimore museum venue (details at visitmaryland.org)Sources: https://www.visitmaryland.org/baltimore-events-exciting-happenings-charm-city | https://www.portdiscovery.org━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER HISTORY — June 11━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━On June 11, 1972, meteorologists first observed banded convection in the northwest Caribbean Sea — the earliest traceable origin of what would become Hurricane Agnes. Agnes made landfall in Florida on June 19, then combined with an extratropical system to dump catastrophic rainfall across the Mid-Atlantic. Maryland's Patapsco River valley saw water rise 40 feet above normalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Lakewood Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026Lakewood, New Jersey (ZIP 08701)Produced by Kol Simcha Productions━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━HEBREW DATE & PARSHA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━26 Sivan 5786 | Parshas Sh'lachShabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakimRosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16 (two days)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TODAY'S ZMANIM — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Lakewood NJ 08701━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:41 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27 AMLatest Krias Shma (GRA): 9:11 AMLatest Tefila (GRA): 10:26 AMChatzos (Midday): 12:56 PMMincha Gedola: 1:34 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PMSource: HebCal.com — https://www.hebcal.com/zmanim?cfg=json&zip=08701&sec=1━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━WEATHER SUMMARY━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━DANGEROUS HEAT DAY. Highs in the low to mid 90s with heat index values of 95–105°F across most of the area. Heat Advisory in effect through Friday. Severe thunderstorm risk this afternoon and evening (mainly 5–11 PM)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Borough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS New York and MoreBorough Park, Brooklyn, New York | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions===========================================HEBREW DATE & PARSHA===========================================Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan 5786Parsha: Sh'lachShabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakimRosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026===========================================TODAY'S ZMANIM — Borough Park, Brooklyn (ZIP 11219)40.633°N 73.997°W | Elevation: 58m===========================================Alot HaShachar: 3:36:40 AMMisheyakir: 4:13:01 AMMisheyakir Machmir: 4:22:29 AMSunrise (Netz HaChama): 5:24:37 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:10:13 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:25:24 AMChatzos: 12:55:48 PMMincha Gedola: 1:33:24 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:26:59 PM===========================================WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS UPTON (OKX)===========================================Issued: 3:13 AM EDT, Thursday June 11, 2026Forecasters: DW / MWToday: Hot and humid. Highs upper 80s to lower 90s. Heat Index mid-90s to lower 100s.Heat Advisory in effect: Noon today through 8 PM Friday for NYC metro.Air Quality Alert: 11 AM–11 PM today for NYC area.Thunderstorm Risk: Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms late afternoon/evening (approximately 4–9 PM). Main threats: damaging wind gusts, large hail, localized flash flooding. SPC: Slight Risk for severe storms.Weekend: Still hot (lower 90s), less humid after cold front. Periodic shower chances next week.Key Technical Notes:- 850 mb (~25.10 inHg) temps near 20°C → surface upper 80s/lower 90s- Dew points upper 60s–lower 70s → heat index mid-90s to 100+- High CAPE + marginal shear → pulse severe possible- PW ~2" → heavy downpours, max hourly rainfall up to 2"/hr- Record high June 11 at KNYC: 95°F (1973)===========================================WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 11===========================================June 11, 2008 — EF3 Tornado Strikes Boy Scout Camp, Little Sioux, IowaAn EF3 tornado with 145 mph winds struck a Boy Scout camp near Little Sioux, Iowa, killing 4 teenage Scouts and injuring 48 others. Campers had sought shelter in a cabin when the tornado collapsed the chimney, sending concrete blocks onto them. The 1,800-acre camp had no in-ground shelter. It was the deadliest of dozens of severe weather reports across the northern Plains that day.Source: NWS, verified===========================================FAMILY ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN/NYC, JUNE 11===========================================1. Lincoln Center's Summer for the City — Starts today, runs June 11–Aug 9 | FREE/pay-what-you-can | Lincoln Center, Upper West Side | 200+ events including kids musical storytimes, jazz, dance2. Photoville Photography Festival — Through June 22 | FREE | Brooklyn Bridge Park, Emily Warren Roebling Plaza | 80+ exhibits, free kid activity packs at info tent3. FIFA World Cup Watch Party — Today 2–7 PM | FREE | Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park4. Shakespeare in the Park: Julius Caesar — Through July 5 | FREE | Delacorte Theater, Central Park5. Prospect Park Carousel — Open daily | Small fee | Prospect Park, Brooklyn | The beloved 1912 carouselNOTE: Brooklyn Children's Museum is CLOSED Thursday June 11.===========================================TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday June 12 (Erev Shabbos)===========================================Alot HaShachar: 3:36:23 AMMisheyakir: 4:12:49 AMMisheyakir Machmir: 4:22:19 AMSunrise (Netz HaChama): 5:24:32 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:10:16 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:25:31 AMChatzos: 12:56:00 PMMincha Gedola: 1:33:37 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:27 PM===========================================SHABBOS TIMES — Shabbos Sh'lach / Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzFri June 12 – Sat June 13, 2026 | 27–28 Sivan 5786===========================================Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:09 PM Friday, June 12 (18 minutes before Shkiah — Borough Park minhag)Havdalah: 9:18 PM Saturday, June 13 (50 minutes after sunset — local custom)Gut Shabbos and Gut Chodesh!===========================================Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.===========================================#weather #zmanim #BoroughPark #Brooklyn #NWS #morningbriefing #Shlach #Shabbos #MevarchimTamuz #NewYork #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. 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Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Zmanim, IMS Israel and MoreJerusalem, Israel | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)═══════════════════════════════════════════Hebrew Date: 26 Sivan 5786Parsha (Israel cycle): Korach Israel is one parsha ahead of the diaspora this week. Israel reads Korach this Shabbos (June 13, 28 Sivan). Diaspora reads Sh'lach June 13.Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026 Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakimRosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026Daf Yomi: Chullin 42═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem (31.769°N 35.216°E, elev. 786m)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar (16.1°): 4:05:56 AMMisheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:33:44 AMMisheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:41:18 AMHanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:33:06 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:05:59 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:16:56 AMChatzos (Solar Noon): 12:38:51 PMMincha Gedola: 1:14:20 PMMincha Ketana: 4:47:12 PMPlag HaMincha: 6:15:54 PMShkiah (Sunset): 7:44:36 PMTzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 8:26:36 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY — IMS ISRAEL═══════════════════════════════════════════Issued: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:12 AM IDTSource: Israel Meteorological Service (ims.gov.il)Today — Jerusalem: Conditions: Partly cloudy to clear; early morning mountain obscuration clearing by 10 AM High: 28°C (82°F) | Low: 16°C (61°F) Wind: 3 km/h east (gusts to 10 km/h) Humidity: 83% (early morning, drops significantly by midday) UV Index: 11 — EXTREME (sun protection essential 10 AM–4 PM)Active IMS Warnings: 🟡 Yellow — Mountain Obscuration: 6:00–10:00 AM, Jerusalem mountains 🟠 Orange — Heat Stress: 12:00–8:00 PM, Jordan Valley / Dead Sea / S. Judea Desert 🟡 Yellow — Heat Stress: 12:00–8:00 PM, Bet Shean Valley / N. Judea DesertSynoptic Pattern: Summer sea-breeze regime over Eastern Mediterranean. Mediterranean high pressure drives cool westerly/southwesterly sea breeze inland. Jerusalem at 786m elevation: sea breeze arrives ~10–11 AM, providing natural cooling. Wind shifts from E (morning) to SW (afternoon) typical. No rain expected — dry season runs April through October in Jerusalem.5-Day Outlook: Fri June 12: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11 Sat June 13: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11 Sun June 14: High 28°C / 82°F, sunny, UV Extreme 11 Mon June 15: High 27°C / 81°F, partly cloudy, UV Extreme 11═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 11═══════════════════════════════════════════Mount Pinatubo — June 11–15, 1991On June 11, 1991, over 60,000 people had already been evacuated from the flanks of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, dormant for 600 years. On June 12, the first massive eruption sent a column 19 km into the atmosphere. The climactic eruption on June 15 — the largest of the 20th century — sent 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, circling the globe in 22 days. Global average temperatures dropped approximately 0.5°C for two years. 847 people were killed; 200,000 displaced.Sources: USGS, NASA Earth Observatory, Wikipedia═══════════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM, JUNE 11═══════════════════════════════════════════1. Israel Museum — Givat Ram, Jerusalem | Shrine of the Book (Dead Sea Scrolls) + Model of Second Temple Jerusalem | Open Thu | Admission required | imj.org.il2. Tower of David Museum (Citadel) — Jaffa Gate, Old City | 3,000 years of Jerusalem history | Open | Admission required | tod.org.il3. Western Wall (Kotel) — Old City, Jewish Quarter | Always open | FREE | Perfect for morning Shacharis4. Machane Yehuda Market (the Shuk) — Lively Thursday morning before Shabbos | FREE to browse | mahane.co.il5. Jerusalem Biblical Zoo (Tisch Family) — 30 Derekh Aharon Shulov, Romema | Animals of the Land of Israel | Open daily | Admission required | jerusalemzoo.org.il═══════════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Jerusalem (Fri June 12, Erev Shabbos)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar: 4:05:50 AMMisheyakir (Lenient): 4:33:41 AMMisheyakir (Machmir): 4:41:15 AMHanetz HaChama: 5:33:06 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:06:05 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:17:04 AMChatzos: 12:39:03 PMMincha Gedola: 1:14:33 PMShkiah (Sunset): 7:45:00 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════SHABBOS TIMES — Shabbos Korach / Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzFri June 12 – Sat June 13, 2026 | 27–28 Sivan 5786═══════════════════════════════════════════Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 7:05 PM Friday, June 12 (40 minutes before Shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)Havdalah (Tzeit 42 min): 8:28 PM Saturday, June 13 (42 minutes after sunset — Jerusalem / tzeit42min minhag)Shabbat Shalom u'Mevorach! Gut Shabbos and Gut Chodesh!═══════════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.═══════════════════════════════════════════#weather #zmanim #Jerusalem #Israel #IMS #morningbriefing #Korach #Shabbos #MevarchimTamuz #Yerushalayim #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. 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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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 MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Hebrew Date: 25 Sivan 5786Parsha: Shelach — The story of the Meraglim (spies). Kalev and Yehoshua stood firm with faith: "We are surely able to go up and take the land."Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz: June 13, 2026 (28 Sivan 5786)Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026Daf Yomi: Chullin 41═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar (Dawn, 16.1°): 3:22:08 AMMisheyakir (Lenient 11.5°): 4:00:38 AMMisheyakir (Machmir 10.2°): 4:10:33 AMHanetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:54 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:39 AMSof Zman Shma (Magen Avraham): 8:26:39 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:35 AMSof Zman Tefila (Magen Avraham): 9:54:34 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50:25 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:22 PMMincha Ketana (Preferred Mincha): 5:16:08 PMPlag HaMincha: 6:51:02 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25:55 PMTzeit HaKochavim (42 min): 9:07:55 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)═══════════════════════════════════════════Issued: 2:42 AM CDT Wednesday June 10, 2026 | Forecaster: Borchardt⚠ KEY MESSAGE: Today and Thursday will be hot and humid with multiple rounds of severe storms. Thursday is the day of greatest concern.TODAY:• Morning: Dense fog near Lake Michigan shoreline (Dense Fog Advisory thru 7 AM near I-94). Marine fog clearing.• Midday: Heat index 95–100°F by noon. Mid-upper 80s.• Storm Window 1 (1–6 PM): Upper-level shortwave from central Plains. MLCAPE >3,000 J/kg, PWAT near 2", deep-layer shear 30–35kt. Outflow-dominant storm clusters, damaging to destructive winds 60–80 mph possible, mainly along/north of I-80.• Storm Window 2 (6–10 PM): Secondary shortwave. Possible QLCS tornadoes if bowing segment intersects outflow-reinforced warm front. Coverage decreases NW to SE evening.• Small Craft Advisory: 2 PM–9 PM, IL/IN nearshore waters.THURSDAY (Greater Concern):• Surface low deepens to lower 990s mb (~29.24 inHg), lifts into central Wisconsin.• Morning Window (11 AM–2 PM): Possible gravity-wave supercells from NE Iowa/NW Illinois. Damaging hail up to 2", destructive winds.• Afternoon/Evening Window (3–9 PM): MLCAPE >2,500 J/kg, effective shear >50kt. ALL HAZARDS: tornadoes (EF-2+ possible), damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding.• 0–1km SRH >300 J/kg — significant tornado parameter.• QPF: 3–7 inch widespread, pockets up to 8 inches. Flood Watch possible.FRIDAY–SATURDAY: Surface high. Upper 70s–80°F. Dry and pleasant. Relief.NEXT WEEK: Cool, expansive troughing, periodic rain chances, nothing severe.═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 10═══════════════════════════════════════════El Dorado, Kansas F4 Tornado — June 10, 1958At 5:45 PM, an F4 (possibly F5) tornado tore through El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. In approximately two minutes, it destroyed ~200 homes across a 45-block area, killed 15 people, and injured 50+. A car was thrown 100 yards into the air, crashing through a roof. A survivor found a broken record beside her after being flung 60 feet from her home — the record was titled "Stormy Weather."Sources: NOAA NWS Wichita; Grazulis, Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991═══════════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 10═══════════════════════════════════════════1. Toyota Movie Night at Gallagher Way — Zootopia 2 | FREE | Gates 6 PM, Movie 7:30 PM | N Clark St, Chicago IL 60613 (check storm timing before heading out)2. Movies in the Parks — Bartelme Park | Zootopia 2 | FREE | 8:45 PM | Chicago Park District3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr | FREE | Open daily4. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Fee applies5. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | FREE daily for kids | kidsbowlfree.com═══════════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 11, 2026)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alot HaShachar: 3:21:46 AMMisheyakir (Lenient): 4:00:22 AMMisheyakir (Machmir): 4:10:19 AMHanetz HaChama: 5:14:46 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02:41 AMSof Zman Tefila (GRA): 10:18:40 AMChatzos: 12:50:36 PMMincha Gedola: 1:28:36 PMShkiah: 8:26:27 PMNote: Tomorrow is Thursday — Shabbos times for Parshas Shelach will be in Thursday's briefing.═══════════════════════════════════════════Sources for this episode:Jewish Calendar & Zmanim- Hebrew date, Parsha, and Rosh Chodesh info: Hebcal.com (hebcal.com) and Chabad.org (chabad.org/calendar)- Zmanim with exact seconds for zip 60645: MyZmanim.com (myzmanim.com) | Also available at: OU Zmanim (ou.org/zmanim) and Chabad Zmanim (chabad.org/calendar/zmanim)- GRA & Magen Avraham opinions explained: chabad.org/library/article cdo/aid/134527Daf Yomi- Today's daf confirmed: Dafyomi Advancement Forum (dafyomi.co.il)Weather Forecast- All forecast data sourced directly from the NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion (AFD), issued 2:42 AM CDT, June 10, 2026, authored by forecaster Borchardt: forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=LOT&product=AFD&site=lot- GOES-19 satellite information: NOAA GOES-R Program (goes-r.gov)- NWS Chicago Decision Support Briefing: weather.gov/lotWeather History — El Dorado, KS Tornado (June 10, 1958)- Grazulis, Thomas P.  Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991. Environmental Films, 1993.- TornadoTalk.com summary: tornadotalk.com/el-dorado-ks-f4-tornado-june-10-1958/- NOAA Climatological Data National Summary (CDNS), June 1958Zmanim & Map ReferenceLocation coordinates (N42°0′10″, W87°42′0″) verified via Windy appAgudath Israel of West Rogers Park: 2801 W. Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645 | aywrp.orgWeather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker (except Shabnos, Saturday)plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.  Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. When it is actually verified it will usually say so in the episode description. The Youtube and 24/6 platforms are difficult to update should there be a mistake. The most up-to-date podcast could be found on speaker.comShould you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month atspreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #severeweather #Shelach #WestRogersPark #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #KolSimchaProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. 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 Fact-Checked: Weather with Enthusiasm – (June 9, 2026)This episode has been independently fact-checked. Here's what held up — and what didn't.**✅ Confirmed Accurate**- St. Louis heat advisory (noon–10 PM CDT) and heat index values for the metro area- Cape Girardeau, MO dew points in the upper 70s and heat index near 108°F- Scott City, MO heat index up to 115°F (consistent with 83°F dew point + 91°F temp); 115°F = 46°C conversion is correct- SPC Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for the Northern Plains, including Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, Mandan, Jamestown, Devils Lake, and Sioux Falls- 10% hatched tornado risk (EF2+ possible) and 45% damaging wind probability for the Northern Plains- Elevated Mixed Layer (EML), triple point, and CAPE/shear explanations are meteorologically accurate- Portugal's Mora reaching 40.3°C (104.5°F) — confirmed as a national May record by IPMA- Kew Gardens, London hitting 35.1°C on May 26 — confirmed as UK's hottest May day on record- WHO formally flagged extreme heat as a permanent public health crisis in Europe (June 2, 2026)- Heat is the #1 U.S. weather-related killer on a 30-year average — confirmed by NOAA data Minor Notes**- In the intro, "590 decimeters" should be "590 **decameters**" (dam) — the correct unit for 500 mb geopotential heights. The AI-voiced segment uses the right term.- Seville and Córdoba temperatures were forecast at ~36°C; 37°C is at the very top of the range. "Fito, France, 39°C" during the late-May European heat wave could not be confirmed. France's documented peak for that event was ~37.8°C (Angoulême-La Couronne).Podcast Title: Weather with Enthusiasm: Midwest Inferno & Global Heatwave Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 00:15: Introduction and current date/time.00:16 - 01:22: Overview of the powerful summer air mass, high dew points, and severe weather outbreak in the Midwest. Specific mentions of high dew points in Texas and Missouri.01:23 - 02:22: Detailed breakdown of specific locations in Missouri and Illinois with extreme temperatures, dew points, and heat indexes (St. Louis, University City, Maconda, Eden Park, Cape Girardeau, Scott City).02:23 - 03:25: Continued extreme heat data for Scott City, Paducah (brief mention), Chicago, and the presence of a heat dome to the south suppressing thunderstorms.03:26 - 04:18: Discussion of the heat dome's impact on thunderstorm development and a transition to the AI-voiced segment covering global heat.04:19 - 05:21: AI voice introduces the dynamic atmospheric setup, brutal Midwest humidity, multi-day severe weather threat, and European heatwave. Explanation of the heat dome and its impact on bringing tropical air north.05:22 - 06:25: Deep dive into the danger of high dew points, specifically in Cape Girardeau and Scott City, Missouri, with heat indexes pushing life-threatening levels. Mentions of model verification.06:26 - 07:26: Official heat advisories and major heat risk levels from NWS Paducah, emphasizing the likelihood of heat illness.07:27 - 08:31: NWS St. Louis and Chicago forecast discussions, including heat advisories, heat index predictions, and the potential extension of advisories.08:32 - 09:32: Explanation of the Elevated Mixed Layer (EML) and its role as a "secret ingredient" for severe weather, capping the atmosphere and providing steep lapse rates for thunderstorm fuel.09:33 - 10:34: Severe weather environment details, including high CAPE values and shear. Discussion of the Storm Prediction Center's outlook for the Northern Plains (enhanced risk, widespread damage, tornado risk).10:35 - 11:48: Location of the "triple point" for severe weather in the Dakotas, dry line, and warm front interaction. Looking ahead to Wednesday's enhanced risk in Northern Illinois (damaging winds, hail, tornado).11:49 - 12:50: NWS St. Louis and Chicago forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday, detailing the evolution of severe weather from supercells to quasi-linear convective systems (QLCF) with various hazards.12:51 - 13:28: Crucial safety reminders for tornado watches and warnings, including seeking shelter and avoiding vehicles/mobile homes. Heat safety advice (hydration, checking on others).13:29 - 14:00: International weather update: Spain's split temperatures with sizzling heat in the south and an upcoming heatwave forecast.14:01 - 15:03: Broader European heat pattern, historic events in May, and the World Health Organization's classification of heat as a public health crisis. UK's upcoming humid heatwave.15:04 - 15:39: US heat dome shifting westward into the desert Southwest.15:40 - 16:16: Relief for the Midwest expected by Friday, with cooler temperatures and lower humidity. A recap of extreme heat index numbers from earlier.16:17 - 17:19: Conclusion: Summary of active weather stretch, brutal humidity, multi-day severe weather, and the persistent heat dome. Call to action for listeners to stay alert, hydrated, and check on loved ones. Podcast outro and supporter club mention.17:20 - 18:33: Bonus segment on extreme heat in the Arctic, including high temperatures, rapid warming, and a heat dome interacting with an atmospheric river. Promotion of another podcast.20 Hashtags:#WeatherWithEnthusiasm#MidwestHeatwave#SevereWeather#HeatDome#DewPointDanger#HeatAdvisory#TornadoRisk#EML#GlobalWarming#EuropeanHeat#ClimateChange#StormPrediction#Meteorology#WeatherPodcast#ClimateCrisis#HeatIndex#StayHydrated#WeatherSafety#ArcticHeat#ExtremeWeatherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. 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Morning Briefing — Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Zmanim, NWS Chicago and MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645) | Weather With Enthusiasm — Kol Simcha Productions═══════════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════════Hebrew Date: 24 Sivan 5786Parsha: Beha'alotcha• Aharon HaKohen kindles the Menorah• Journeys of the Jewish people in the wilderness• Laws of Pesach Sheni — the second Passover opportunity═══════════════════════════════════════════TODAY'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (West Rogers Park)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AMMisheyakir (Earliest Talis/Tefillin): 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:15 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos (Halachic Midday): 12:50 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS CHICAGO (LOT)═══════════════════════════════════════════Issued: 3:12 AM CDT Tuesday June 9, 2026 | Forecaster: BorchardtToday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, mid-upper 80s. Isolated afternoon showers possible, mainly south. PWATs near 2" (tropical moisture). Generally manageable.Tonight: MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, shear >30kt — Level 1 of 5 severe storm risk. Isolated storms possible as convective cap weakens. 30-40% PoP.Wednesday (BIG CONCERN): Two storm windows: - 2–6 PM: EML breaks, possible supercells north of I-88. MUCAPE >5,000 J/kg, shear 25-30kt. SPC Level 2-3 of 5. - 6 PM–midnight: Cold front squall line, training/flash flood risk, tornado risk possible. Heat indices approaching/locally exceeding 100°F. Upper 80s–low 90s.Thursday: SPC Level 3 of 5. MUCAPE >3,000 J/kg, 0-3km SRH >300 J/kg. All-hazard threat: tornadoes, destructive winds, hail, flash flooding. Hottest day south of I-80.Friday–Saturday: Relief. Surface high, upper 70s–80°F.Next week: Expansive troughing, cool, periodic storm chances.═══════════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 9═══════════════════════════════════════════1972 Black Hills / Rapid City Flood — June 9, 1972Nearly stationary thunderstorms dumped up to 15 inches of rain in 6 hours over the Black Hills of South Dakota. Canyon Lake Dam failed at 10:45 PM, sending a wall of water through Rapid City. 238 killed, 3,057 injured, 1,335 homes destroyed, $165 million in damage (~$1.23 billion today).Source: NOAA NWS Rapid City | USGS═══════════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO METRO, JUNE 9═══════════════════════════════════════════1. Brookfield Zoo — Dinos Exhibit | 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield | Open today | Admission required | brookfieldzoo.org2. Kids Bowl Free Summer Program | Participating bowling centers | FREE for kids daily | kidsbowlfree.com3. Lincoln Park Zoo | 2400 N Cannon Dr, Chicago | Open daily | FREE admission4. Chicago Cultural Center | 78 E Washington St | Open daily | FREE5. TOMORROW (June 10): Gallagher Way Outdoor Movie — Zootopia 2 | Next to Wrigley Field═══════════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — ZIP 60645 (June 10, 2026)═══════════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:22 AMMisheyakir: 4:00 AM (lenient) / 4:10 AM (machmir)Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AMSof Zman Shma (GRA): 9:02 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18 AMChatzos: 12:50 PMMincha Gedola: 1:28 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:25 PM═══════════════════════════════════════════NOTE: No Shabbos times today — this is a Tuesday episode.Next Shabbos: June 13, 2026 | Parshas Sh'lach | Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzRosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15–16, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is ranked #10 on FeedSpot's "20 Best Weather Podcasts" list (updated June 3, 2026).New morning briefings every day at 7 AM local time. Historical weather episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Chicago, Illinois#weather #zmanim #Chicago #NWS #morningbriefing #forecast #Jewishtimes #WestRogersPark #WeatherWithEnthusiasmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

The Dust Bowl: America's Decade of Darkness | 1930sWeather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsEpisode 6 | Tuesday, June 9, 2026EPISODE SUMMARYThe story of the Dust Bowl — the greatest human-caused ecological disaster in American history. This episode covers the decade of drought and dust storms that devastated the Great Plains from 1930 to 1939, with a focus on Black Sunday, April 14, 1935, when a wall of blackness one thousand feet tall and moving at sixty miles per hour swallowed the southern Plains in total darkness in the middle of the afternoon.KEY FACTSDates: 1930–1939 (drought waves: 1930-31, 1934, 1936, 1939-40)Geographic core: Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, southwestern Kansas, southeastern Colorado, northeastern New MexicoAffected area: 100 million acres of Great Plains farmlandTopsoil loss: More than 75% of topsoil lost in most severely affected countiesBLACK SUNDAY — April 14, 1935 (Palm Sunday)- Dust wall: 500–1,000 feet tall, moving at 60 mph- Coverage: 800 miles long, 300–500 miles wide (central Nebraska to Mexican border)- Topsoil displaced: An estimated 300,000 tons- Visibility: Zero for 12–20 minutes across panhandle citiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Episode Title: St. Louis Sizzles: Extreme Heat Advisory & Tropical Dew Points Timestamp Breakdown:0:00 - 1:04: Introduction: Intense St. Louis Heatwave, Unusual Upper 70s Dew Points Expected1:04 - 2:12: Dew Points Rising in Afternoon, NWS Heat Advisory Issued, Mid-90s on Wednesday/Thursday with Ozark Winds2:12 - 3:14: St. Louis Summer Forecast, Chicago Heat, East Coast Warmth, Potential Gulf Tropical Development3:14 - 4:14: Podcast Intro, Current St. Louis Conditions: 84F, 75F Dew Point - The Story of the Day4:14 - 5:15: Explaining Oppressive Humidity (75F Dew Point), Heat Index 92F, NWS St. Louis Key Message 1: Showers/Storms Continue5:15 - 6:21: NWS Key Message 2: Flash Flood Threat & Flood Watch, NWS Key Message 3: Damaging Winds/Tornado Threat in SE MO/SW IL6:21 - 7:21: NWS Key Message 4: Multi-Day Heat Event (90s through Thursday), NWS Key Message 5: Heat Index 105F+ on Tuesday7:21 - 8:28: Heat Advisory Details (St. Louis & Illinois Counties), What a Heat Advisory Means (100-109F Heat Index)8:28 - 9:37: Explaining Upper 70s Dew Points (Tropical Air), Why Sweat Doesn't Work, Upper-Level Ridge Effect9:37 - 10:29: Wednesday/Thursday Forecast: Hotter but Slightly Lower Dew Points, Cold Front Relief by Thursday Night10:29 - 11:08: Essential Heat Safety Tips: Hydration, A/C, Checking on Vulnerable, Never Leave Kids/Pets in Cars11:08 - 13:58: Zmanim for St. Louis (June 8, 2026): Detailed Halachic Times13:58 - 14:52: Weekly Outlook: Tonight's Storms, Tuesday's Extreme Heat, Wednesday/Thursday Heat, Weekend Relief & Closing Remarks20 Hashtags: #StLouisWeather #HeatAdvisory #ExtremeHeat #DewPoint #TropicalHumidity #FlashFloodWarning #SevereWeather #WeatherForecast #StLouis #MissouriWeather #WeatherEnthusiasm #SummerHeat #HeatWave #HeatSafety #NWSSTL #Zmanim #HalachicTimes #WeatherPodcast #CommunityCare #StaySafeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Weather with EnthusiasmZmanim, Chicago Storm Physics, and What the Sky Means for Your Day Show NotesToday’s episode explores the intersection of halachic prayer times, atmospheric science, and severe weather across Chicago, Baltimore, Lakewood, Brooklyn, and St. Louis. We break down today’s Zmanim for June 8, 2026, including dawn, sunrise, latest Shema, chatzo, sunset, and nightfall for each city, showing how geography and season shift the day. The weather discussion focuses on a very active setup in Chicago, where a stationary front, high theta-e, steep lapse rates, high precipitable water, CAPE, weak shear, and ambient vorticity create a serious flash-flood and wet microburst risk. The episode also explains key National Weather Service terms in plain English, including hydro concern, theta-e gradient, lapse rates, P-WAT, shear, vorticity, and shortwave troughs. A historical segment revisits the devastating Beecher, Michigan F5 tornado of June 8, 1953, and explains how that tragedy helped change U.S. tornado warning policy, expand radar use, and build the modern spotter network. The episode closes with practical indoor ideas for Chicago families on a stormy day, including the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, and the Field Museum. ## Hashtags#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Zmanim #ChicagoWeather #SevereWeather #StormPhysics #FlashFlooding #Meteorology #NationalWeatherService #Halacha #TornadoHistory #ChicagoFamilyActivities #WeatherBriefing [1]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

 Title: Weather with Enthusiasm: Flash Flood Risk, Tropical Rain & Historic Tornado Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 Welcome & Today's Overview (June 8, 2026)01:02 West Rogers Park Zmanim (GRA & Baal Hatanya Nets Hama)02:13 Chicago Forecast: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Flash Flooding & Funnel Clouds03:14 NWS Deep Dive: Low Pressure Systems, Warm Fronts & Atmospheric Instability04:15 Technical Weather Explained: Lapse Rates, Freezing Levels & PWATs05:19 Tropical Rain Rates, Flash Flood Risk & Slow-Moving Supercells06:25 Tonight's Fog & Tomorrow's Heatwave Outlook07:28 Severe Weather Threat for the Week Ahead (Supercells & All Hazards)07:54 On This Date in Weather History: The 1953 Flint-Beecher Tornado08:32 Impact of the Flint-Worcester Outbreak on Weather Forecasting09:03 Rainy Day Activities for Families in Chicago (Indoor Options)11:43 Tomorrow's Zmanim (June 9, 2026) & Tuesday's Forecast12:47 Closing Remarks, Supporter Club & FarewellZmanim (Halachic Times) - West Rogers Park, IL (Zip 60645) - GRA & Baal Hatanya Nets Hama Monday, June 8, 2026 (23rd of Sivan 5786)Nets Hama: 5:15:24 AMLatest Kriat Shema: 9:02:44 AMLatest Tefillah (Morning Prayers): 10:18:31 AMHazot: 12:50:04 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:27:57 PMShkiya: 8:24:45 PMTuesday, June 9, 2026 (24th of Sivan 5786)Alos Hashachar: 3:22:40 AMMisha Akir (Earliest Tallis & Tefillin): 4:10:55 AMNets Hama: 5:15:12 AMLatest Kriat Shema: 9:02:44 AMLatest Tefillah (Morning Prayers): 10:18:34 AMKhatsot: 12:50:16 PMMincha Gedola (Earliest Mincha): 1:28:11 PMShkiya: 8:25:20 PMHashtags: #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #ChicagoWeather #FlashFloodRisk #TropicalRain #SevereWeather #NWS #Zmanim #Halacha #WestRogersPark #WeatherHistory #FlintBeecherTornado #IndoorActivities #FamilyFun #ChicagoKids #June8th #MondayMotivation #WeatherForecast #StormSafety #HeatwaveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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Title:Elevate Your Broadcast with an Unforgettable Weather Segment Summary:This audio promotes a meteorological broadcaster who offers accurate, engaging, and enthusiastic weather forecasts. He explains storm systems, delivers temperature trends with passion, and issues severe weather alerts that captivate audiences. Listeners are encouraged to contact "kolsimcha productionsoutlook.com" or "weatherwithenthusiasmmail.com" to bring this dynamic weather delivery to their show.Hashtags: #WeatherBroadcaster #Meteorology #BroadcastTalent #EngagingWeather #ForecastExpert #Weathercaster #PodcastGuest #MediaOpportunity #UnforgettableBroadcast #WeatherEnthusiastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

Title: Global Heat Domes & Borderline Advisories Time Stamp Breakdown:00:00 - 01:09: Intense Heat Domes & Moisture01:09 - 02:19: The Phenomenon of Heat Domes02:19 - 03:29: Compressional Warming & East Coast Heat 03:29 - 04:30: Global Heatwaves & Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures 04:30 - 05:40: Regional Forecasts & AI Weather Debates05:40 - 06:44: AccuWeather Forecasts & Arctic Snowstorms 06:44 - 07:48: Heat Advisories & Healthy Heat20 Hashtags: #HeatDome2024 #GlobalHeatwave #MidwestWeather #EastCoastHeat #RecordTemperatures #CompressionalWarming #RingOfFireStorms #WetBulbGlobe #OklahomaHeat #ChicagoWeather #StLouisHeat #AccuWeatherDebate #AIWeather #SummerAdvisory #HighHumidity #WeatherPhenomenon #ArcticSnow #HeatSafety #ClimateChange #WeatherEnthusiastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

TitleWeather With Enthusiasm — June 7, 2026: Heat Dome Alert — 591 DAMTimestamp Breakdown00:00 — Thrilling season trailer — summer heat arrives with a vengeance01:00 — Station ID01:04 — Host intro: Simcha Lefton sets the stage for a historic heat episode01:55 — Segment 1: Heat Dome Nation — the 591 dam ridge building into the Mid-South, what pressure ridges mean, and why meteorologists watch the 588/594 dam benchmarks09:00 — Segment 2: Arctic Contrast — a 505 dam low over Fairbanks, AK; 5–10" of snow in the Brooks Range while the Lower 48 bakes17:00 — Segment 3: Extreme Edge — Rio Grande Village, Big Bend NP hits 110–111°F Monday; the hottest inhabited corner of America24:00 — Segment 4: The Bermuda High Explained — how the mid-Atlantic high is stacking heat across Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic, straight from Baltimore NWS31:00 — Segment 5: Tropical Watch — GFS and ECMWF both signal development in the southern Gulf; what to watch this week37:00 — Segment 6: Global Burn — India and Pakistan at 46°C+, and Shushtar, Iran forecast for 127°F on June 14; approaching the 35°C wet-bulb survivability limit42:00 — Segment 7: Listener City Forecasts — Chicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, NYC, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta47:30 — Segment 8B: International Cities — Tel Aviv heat, Dubai's oppressive 65–71°F dewpoints vs. Phoenix's bone-dry 20–30°F, and Shushtar revisited50:00 — Subscribe encouragement — how to never miss an episode50:45 — Supporter Club message — join the Weather With Enthusiasm community51:01 — Station ID with ending music51:16 — Summer ending trailer / sign-offShow NotesSummer 2026 is not waiting [1]. In this episode— a 591 dam pressure ridge pressing down on the Mid-South, a nearly simultaneous Arctic outbreak in Alaska, triple-digit readings at the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, a restless tropical Gulf, and heat in Iran that is pushing the boundaries of human survivability [1]. This is the kind of week that makes weather enthusiasts lean forward [1].What You'll LearnHow to read a pressure ridge — what 500 mb heights like 588, 591, and 594 dam actually mean for surface temperatures, and why meteorologists treat these thresholds as mental benchmarks rather than hard rules [2].Why Fairbanks and Big Bend are living in different seasons simultaneously — a 505 dam Arctic low is dropping late-season snow in the Brooks Range while Rio Grande Village, TX hits 110–111°F [2].The Bermuda High's role in Mid-Atlantic heat — how a semi-permanent subtropical high is funneling heat and humidity toward Baltimore, Washington, and the I-95 corridor [2].Two major models agree on Gulf tropical development — what GFS and ECMWF are showing and why it matters even before any tropical cyclone forms [3].The global heat context — India and Pakistan surpassing 46°C, Houston heat indices in the mid-to-upper 100s, and Shushtar, Iran forecast to reach 127°F on June 14, with AccuWeather confirming dangerous multi-day extreme heat [3]. The University of Sydney's 35°C wet-bulb threshold for human survivability is not a distant theoretical concern this week [3].The humidity divide — Dubai's suffocating 65–71°F dewpoints versus Phoenix's 20–30°F dewpoints, and why that difference matters more than raw temperature when assessing heat danger [3].Listener City Forecasts CoveredChicago, St. Louis, Lakewood NJ, Baltimore, New York City, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Atlanta [4].International Cities FeaturedTel Aviv, Dubai, and Shushtar, Iran [4].Voice Cast- AIBrian — lead male voice [4]Sarah — female voice [5]Adam — male voice [5]Rachel — female voice [5]Matilda — female voice [5]Weather With Enthusiasm uses a multi-voice AI-assisted format for select episodes. This is one of several production styles you'll hear on the show [5].Subscribe & SupportNever miss a forecast — subscribe on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Want to go deeper? Join the Weather With Enthusiasm Supporter Club for early access, bonus content, and a direct line to the show [5]. Weather With Enthusiasm is a production of Kol Simcha Productions [6].Tagsweatherwithenthusiasm heatdome extremeheat summerheat2026 meteorology weather heatwave tropicaldevelopment bermudahigh 500mbheights weatherpodcast podcastweather heatindex globalwarming climateandweather phoenixheat bigbendnationalpark weathernerds kolsimchaproductions weatherforecastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simchaThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 7, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsHEBREW DATE & PARSHA22 Sivan 5786 | Parashas Beha'alotchaParsha highlights: Aaron kindles the menorahBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

National Synoptic Briefing — Heat Dome WeekWeather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha ProductionsSaturday, June 6, 2026EPISODE SUMMARYA full national synoptic weather briefing covering the atmospheric setup across the continental United States for the week of June 6, 2026. This episode covers the heat dome building across the South and Plains, the Bermuda High's grip on the eastern US, Gulf of Mexico sea surface temperatures and their role in extreme humidity, surface high and low pressure systems with barometric readings, upper-level ridge and trough positions, dew points, and city-by-city temperature forecasts both short-term and extended.KEY SYNOPTIC FEATURES- Heat Dome / Subtropical Ridge: Centered over East Texas. 500mb heights of 590 dam. 850mb temps 17–20°C. Heat indices 100–107°F across Texas and Gulf Coast next week.- Bermuda High: Locked over western Atlantic, pumping tropical moisture northward via SSW flow. PWATs above 2" across Georgia and South Florida.- Gulf of Mexico SSTs: Running 1–2°F above historical averages, approximately 80–84°F (27–29°C). PWATs of 2.0–2.2" over southeast Texas (Houston).- Upper-Level Ridge/Trough: Classic omega block — western trough (Pacific Coast) vs. eastern ridge (South/Midwest). Ridge building over Midwest and Great Lakes next week.- Surface Pressure: Canadian high ~1020–1024 mb (29.92–30.22 inHg) providing brief relief to Northeast. Surface low over northwest Texas driving North Texas flood threat.CITY FORECASTSDallas-Fort Worth: Sat 91°F / Sun 94°F / Mon–Fri next week: upper 90s with heat indices 100–107°F. Dewpoints low–mid 70s. Flood Watch through Sunday.Houston: Highs upper 80s–low 90s, heat indices 100–108°F. PWATs 2.0–2.2". Heat Risk moderate to major late next week.Miami: Highs upper 80s–low 90s. Heat indices low 100s–105°F Sunday/Monday. Bermuda High driving tropical moisture.Atlanta: Sat 83°F (dry/pleasant), Sun–Mon 80–85°F with heavy rain chances. PWATs >2". Tropical watch on Gulf developments end of next week.New York City: Sat low–mid 80s with severe storm threat (cold front). Sun–Mon 80–84°F (pleasant). Fri next week: heat indices approaching 100°F.Chicago: Weekend 80–83°F with active storm threat, MUCAPE 2,000–3,000 J/kg. Next week: upper 80s–low 90s as ridge builds.DEW POINTS & HUMIDITY HOTSPOTS- Dallas/North Texas: 70–75°F dewpoints next week- Houston: Implied mid-70s dewpoints (tropical air mass)- Miami/South Florida: Consistently mid-70s- Chicago this weekend: Upper 60s–low 70s- NYC this weekend: 50s–low 60s (lower humidity with front)TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED- 500mb heights: Measurement of the mid-atmosphere warmthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — a morning forecast at 7 AM and a historical weather deep-dive at 3 PM.Contact: [email protected] content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha