Illinois drought of 2025 is becoming a real concern for farmers and firefighters
We discussed the extreme drought in central Illinois right now. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141.
Weather Realness
Illinois Public Media premieres a new weekly radio program and podcast, a partnership with the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Weather Realness brings the best weather and climate scientists in Illinois to help the public understand weather and climate by providing scientific facts and enlightening conversation.
The impact of drought on the 2025 fruit harvest
Today on Weather Realness, the US Drought Monitor says Champaign County is in a severe drought. We'll visit a local orchard and pumpkin patch to see how that's impacting this fall's crop. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141.
How does the weather affect autumn leaf colors?
Today on Weather Realness, we are talking autumn, from the cooler weather to the changing leaves. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141.
How harvesting solar energy could save all of us money in the long run
Today on Weather Realness, we are talking all about solar energy. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141.
How solar is helping Illinois pave the way to a greener future
Today on Weather Realness, we are talking all about solar energy. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141.
How to best clear the air of carbon to save a planet in peril
Today on Weather Realness, we are talking all about carbon capture and storage. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141.
The link between carbon emissions and climate change
Today on Weather Realness, we are talking all about carbon capture and storage. If you have a question about climate or weather, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141.
What to expect in the 2025 Hurricane Season and beyond
In 2024, five hurricanes made landfall in the continental U.S., with two storms making landfall as major hurricanes. What's ahead for 2025?
Witnessing Hurricane Katrina and how it changed America
Jeff Frame and Deanna Hence, professors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recount where they were when Hurrican Katrina made landfall in 2005.
Is climate change harming corn crops in Illinois?
In this episode, we are talking about challenges faced by farmers under climate change and the economic impacts for consumers. If you have a question for a local scientist on this program, please leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu.
