Episodes

  • Fire risk returns with gusty, dry conditions

    Fire risk returns with gusty, dry conditions
    Nov 12 2024
    Our fire risk ramps up again on Tuesday with gusty and dry conditions. In this edition of Weather or Not, meteorologist Lee Goldberg takes a deeper look at the wildfire risk this week as wind gusts pick up and humidity takes a dip. And while we got some rain Sunday night into Monday, it wasn't enough to quench our current drought. Lee takes a look at how much rain we would need to get in order to end our drought in one month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Drier air and gusty winds pose greater fire danger

    Drier air and gusty winds pose greater fire danger
    Nov 8 2024
    In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg dives into the high fire risk across the Tri-State. While Friday will feature plenty of sunshine, drier air and wind gusts up to 30 mph will pose a greater fire danger. With no significant rainfall since September 29, Lee says our area is in dire need of precipitation. And he says we could get some chances over the next seven days, with opportunities for heavier rain about a week away. Lee discusses that and more in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • November on hold for record warmth

    November on hold for record warmth
    Nov 6 2024
    We have record warmth on tap for the middle of the week! In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg times out record heat for Wednesday, followed by above normal temperatures until the weekend, when we'll return to seasonable weather. As for rain, Lee says we could see a spot shower on Wednesday, but a chance for precipitation could come Sunday night into Monday. Finally, Lee takes a look at the tropics with another potential hurricane brewing in the Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Warmth wins on Election Day, followed by record highs

    Warmth wins on Election Day, followed by record highs
    Nov 5 2024
    Warmth will win out on Election Day! In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg times out the weather conditions for voters on Tuesday, plus the record heat that could follow on Wednesday. We'll also remain dry all week, putting our area at a high risk for fires. Finally, Lee keeps on eye on the tropics with a potential storm brewing in the Caribbean. The big question is if it will bring any moisture to the Tri-State to alleviate our dry spell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Could Halloween heat beat decades-old record?

    Could Halloween heat beat decades-old record?
    Oct 31 2024
    Is a Halloween record within reach? In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg breaks down the holiday heat that has a chance to beat the 81 degrees set back in 1946. By Thursday night, it will still be a little toasty for trick-or-treaters, so you won't need to pack a coat with your costumes. Lee also dives deeper into our current drought, with no significant rain in sight. By the weekend, our temperatures will fall back to reality, as we fall back an hour to standard time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Warm-up on the way as month-long dry streak continues

    Warm-up on the way as month-long dry streak continues
    Oct 29 2024
    Are we in for the warmest Halloween in eight decades? In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg breaks down this week's warm-up which could push temperatures close to 80 degrees by Halloween on Thursday. Lee also dives deeper into our dry streak, which reached 29 straight days of no measurable rain on Monday, and if we could see some showers to end the work week. Rounding out the episode, Lee also takes a look at our extended forecast and what kind of weather conditions we can expect this weekend, especially on Marathon Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Seasonable sunshine Friday, but historically dry stretch continues

    Seasonable sunshine Friday, but historically dry stretch continues
    Oct 25 2024
    Our driest start to October on record keeps getting longer. In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg breaks down our historically dry stretch, and if we could go rain free for the rest of the month. He also times out a stretch of seasonable weather over the next five days, including Friday which will feature plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the 60s. But we're not done with summer-like warmth yet. Lee says temperatures could climb back to 80 by Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Breaking down our dry streak and cooler temps for Liberty parade

    Breaking down our dry streak and cooler temps for Liberty parade
    Oct 24 2024
    In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg breaks down a range of topics including our current dry streak. We're at 24 straight dry days and counting, with no significant rain in sight. Meanwhile, Lee tracks a cooldown beginning Thursday, which will make for a brisk ticker-tape parade in the city for the New York Liberty. Lee will also break down the weather outlook for the World Series when it shifts back to New York, and has a fall foliage forecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    15 mins