Idalia has strengthened from a tropical storm and is now a hurricane, moving through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Forecasters believe it will become a dangerous Category 3 storm.
The four meteorologists from Lee Enterprises' weather team βΒ Matt HolinerΒ of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago,Β Kirsten LangΒ of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma,Β Joe MartucciΒ of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., andΒ Sean SubletteΒ of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia βΒ host a weekly podcast called Across the Sky.
Since launching the program more than a year ago, the team has tackled a variety of topics covering all things hurricanes. Below is a selection of individual episodes so you can learn more about the deadly storms, including a preview of this year's season, stories from hurricane hunters, episodes about recovering from weather disasters and even a look back at Superstorm Sandy.
Listen to the latest episode of the Across the Sky podcast
Previewing the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
Mike Brennan from the National Hurricane Center explains what to expect during the upcoming hurricane season that begins June 1.
In our hurricane season preview, the meteorologists discuss the factors that will impact the number of storms that form this year and reveal the names that will be used.
Stories from hurricane hunters
What is it like to fly into a hurricane? Our Across the Sky guest shares his experiences on the latest episode.
π§ Hurricane Fiona is now a Category 4 storm. Learn what it's like to be a hurricane hunter from an expert on the Across the Sky podcast.
What is it like to fly into a hurricane?Β Learn more on the Across the Sky weather podcast.
Lightning within hurricanes is rare but this week's Across the Sky weather podcast guest talks about the activity he saw inside Hurricane Rita.
Preparing for and recovering from natural disasters
Are you prepared if a major storm strikes? According to this week's guest, knowledge is power when protecting your home.
π§ Learn about the growing number of billion dollar weather disasters and what part of the country is most vulnerable.
Learn about the problems caused by coastal flooding and the potential solutions.
π§ Learn how communities prepare for disasters on the latest episode of the Across the Sky podcast.
Trees destroyed in a natural disaster need to be replaced. Learn about the work of Retreet on the Across the Sky podcast.
Understanding the ramifications of climate change and global warming
An ocean physicist with NASA talks about the warming climateβs impact and what that means for people living both near and far away from the water.
Learn the science of flooding and what to expect in the future on the latest episode of Across the Sky.
More information about superstorms and hurricanes
We review Hurricane Sandy with a meteorologist that covered the 2012 storm on the latest episode of Across the Sky.
Powerful storms with characteristics similar to hurricanes can form over the Mediterranean Sea. Learn more about storms known as medicanes.
How many hurricanes were there hundreds or even thousands of years ago? By analyzing sediment on the ocean floor, we're learning more about hurricane history than ever before.
The Lee Weather Team discusses the forecasts and aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Across the Sky.
The second half of hurricane season has exploded, making up for its slow start. Learn why on the latest Across the Sky podcast.
