https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/podcast en © 2026 University of Illinois Illinois Public Media - WILL episodic Illinois Public Media will-web@illinois.edu willamfmtv@gmail.com willamfmtv@gmail.com no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-to-keep-your-garden-blooming-in-spring-weather https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-to-keep-your-garden-blooming-in-spring-weather How to keep your garden blooming in spring weather Weather Realness Spring gardening can sometimes feel like a battle against the elements. Today we talk about how to keep your garden blooming this season.  Spring gardening can sometimes feel like a battle against the elements. Today we talk about how to keep your garden blooming this season.  Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-a-longer-growing-season-means-for-illinois-crops https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-a-longer-growing-season-means-for-illinois-crops What a longer growing season means for Illinois crops Weather Realness The planting season is getting underway and rising temperatures have only made growing seasons longer. We talk about how the longer growing season is affecting agriculture in Illinois. The planting season is getting underway and rising temperatures have only made growing seasons longer. We talk about how the longer growing season is affecting agriculture in Illinois. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-rising-temperatures-are-reshaping-californias-snowpack-and-illinoiss-drought https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-rising-temperatures-are-reshaping-californias-snowpack-and-illinoiss-drought How rising temperatures are reshaping California’s snowpack and Illinois’s drought Weather Realness Soaring temperatures are reshaping water systems across the U.S. We talk about how the heat is melting the Sierra Nevada snowpack and influencing the ongoing drought in Illinois. Soaring temperatures are reshaping water systems across the U.S. We talk about how the heat is melting the Sierra Nevada snowpack and influencing the ongoing drought in Illinois. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/inside-the-march-heatwave-that-shattered-records-across-the-u.s https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/inside-the-march-heatwave-that-shattered-records-across-the-u.s Inside the March heatwave that shattered records across the U.S. Weather Realness Summer just came early. A March heatwave broke over 100 record highs from the West and High Plains. Learn why this heatwave shattered records and how likely we will see something like this in the future. Summer just came early. A March heatwave broke over 100 record highs from the West and High Plains. Learn why this heatwave shattered records and how likely we will see something like this in the future. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/hailstones-pelted-illinois-last-week-how-do-they-form-and-grow-so-large https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/hailstones-pelted-illinois-last-week-how-do-they-form-and-grow-so-large Hailstones pelted Illinois last week. How they form and grow so large Weather Realness A massive hailstorm fell across Illinois and a six-inch hailstone was reported in Kankakee Illinois, that could be record breaking. We go through how hailstorms are formed and how they can grow to enormous sizes. A massive hailstorm fell across Illinois and a six-inch hailstone was reported in Kankakee Illinois, that could be record breaking. We go through how hailstorms are formed and how they can grow to enormous sizes. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/tornadoes-ripped-through-illinois-and-indiana-last-week-heres-how-it-happened-and-why https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/tornadoes-ripped-through-illinois-and-indiana-last-week-heres-how-it-happened-and-why Tornadoes ripped through Illinois and Indiana last week. Here’s how it happened and why Weather Realness Severe storms last week produced destructive tornadoes that traveled from Illinois to Indiana. We go through how tornado outbreaks are formed and why they happened in the midwest. Severe storms last week produced destructive tornadoes that traveled from Illinois to Indiana. We go through how tornado outbreaks are formed and why they happened in the midwest. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/tornadoes-hurricanes-and-wildfires-how-scientists-link-extreme-weather-to-climate-change https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/tornadoes-hurricanes-and-wildfires-how-scientists-link-extreme-weather-to-climate-change Tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires: how scientists link extreme weather to climate change Weather Realness Severe weather events have increased over the years. From hurricanes, tornadoes to massive wildfires, these changes in the weather are often linked to climate change. We talk about how a warming planet influences extreme weather and how researchers make that connection. Severe weather events have increased over the years. From hurricanes, tornadoes to massive wildfires, these changes in the weather are often linked to climate change. We talk about how a warming planet influences extreme weather and how researchers make that connection. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/severe-weather-season-is-here-what-do-weather-warnings-mean-and-how-to-stay-prepared https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/severe-weather-season-is-here-what-do-weather-warnings-mean-and-how-to-stay-prepared Severe weather season is here, what do weather warnings mean and how to stay prepared Weather Realness We’re in a severe weather season in Illinois. We saw the first of it on Tuesday, where a tornado outbreak hit the Chicago area and across Illinois. We talk about different types of weather warnings and how to stay safe in case you run into a tornado. We’re in a severe weather season in Illinois. We saw the first of it on Tuesday, where a tornado outbreak hit the Chicago area and across Illinois. We talk about different types of weather warnings and how to stay safe in case you run into a tornado. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/heavy-rain-reaches-illinois-but-drought-is-far-from-over https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/heavy-rain-reaches-illinois-but-drought-is-far-from-over Heavy rain reaches Illinois, but drought is far from over Weather Realness We finally got rain in Illinois, but the drought is still ongoing. We talk about what the recent rainfall  means for Illinois and other places of the U.S. and what it would take to ease the drought. We finally got rain in Illinois, but the drought is still ongoing. We talk about what the recent rainfall  means for Illinois and other places of the U.S. and what it would take to ease the drought. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-says-about-climate-challenges-in-puerto-rico https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-bad-bunnys-super-bowl-halftime-show-says-about-climate-challenges-in-puerto-rico What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show says about climate challenges in Puerto Rico Weather Realness We break down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and how it reflects the climate issues, resilience and ongoing power outages in Puerto Rico. We break down Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and how it reflects the climate issues, resilience and ongoing power outages in Puerto Rico. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/university-of-illinois-president-tim-killeen-talks-geophysics-career-current-state-of-climate-science-and-retirement https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/university-of-illinois-president-tim-killeen-talks-geophysics-career-current-state-of-climate-science-and-retirement University of Illinois President Tim Killeen talks geophysics career, current state of climate science and retirement Weather Realness We sat down with Tim Killeen, president of the University of Illinois System to reflect on his career in geophysics and space science and the university’s role in innovation and advancing sustainability. We sat down with Tim Killeen, president of the University of Illinois System to reflect on his career in geophysics and space science and the university’s role in innovation and advancing sustainability. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-climate-research-shapes-weather-warnings-at-home-and-abroad https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-climate-research-shapes-weather-warnings-at-home-and-abroad How climate research shapes weather warnings at home and abroad Weather Realness What happens when climate research is scaled back? From U.S. tornado warnings to flood alerts in Cambodia, we talk about how climate research shapes weather warnings and why we should take them seriously. What happens when climate research is scaled back? From U.S. tornado warnings to flood alerts in Cambodia, we talk about how climate research shapes weather warnings and why we should take them seriously. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/anxious-about-climate-change-experts-discuss-its-impact-on-mental-health https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/anxious-about-climate-change-experts-discuss-its-impact-on-mental-health Anxious about climate change? Experts discuss its impact on mental health Weather Realness Stressed out over climate change and natural disasters? We talk about how climate issues affect our mental health and how to manage it.  Stressed out over climate change and natural disasters? We talk about how climate issues affect our mental health and how to manage it.  climate anxiety mental health climate change Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-a-warming-climate-means-for-winters-in-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-a-warming-climate-means-for-winters-in-illinois What a warming climate means for winters in Illinois Weather Realness After a massive snowstorm swept across the country, we learn more while Illinois is seeing warmer winters and surprising snowfall. After a massive snowstorm swept across the country, we learn more while Illinois is seeing warmer winters and surprising snowfall. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:20:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/whats-behind-weeks-of-snow-and-extreme-cold-in-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/whats-behind-weeks-of-snow-and-extreme-cold-in-illinois What’s behind weeks of snow and extreme cold in Illinois? Weather Realness We talked about the massive winter storm that hit Central Illinois and across the U.S. which brought heavy snow to some areas, freezing rain and sleet. We talked about the massive winter storm that hit Central Illinois and across the U.S. which brought heavy snow to some areas, freezing rain and sleet. winter storm central illinois Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:30:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-palisades-fire-dont-call-us-heroes https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-palisades-fire-dont-call-us-heroes The Palisades Fire: Don’t Call Us Heroes Weather Realness Wildfires are a natural reality in Southern California, but is mass destruction an inevitability? We look at if the program worked and how it could reshape life with wildfire in Los Angeles and beyond. Wildfires are a natural reality in Southern California, but is mass destruction an inevitability? We look at if the program worked and how it could reshape life with wildfire in Los Angeles and beyond. palisades fire Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-palisades-fire-get-the-boys-ready https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-palisades-fire-get-the-boys-ready The Palisades Fire: Get the Boys Ready Weather Realness As the nation watched in shock and horror as the Palisades Fire brought Los Angeles to its knees, a group of civilians stepped up to defend their home turf. As the nation watched in shock and horror as the Palisades Fire brought Los Angeles to its knees, a group of civilians stepped up to defend their home turf. california wildfires Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/your-official-2025-weather-in-review https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/your-official-2025-weather-in-review Your official 2025 weather year in review Weather Realness From deadly wildfires in California to deadly floods in central Texas to severe weather and an early winter in central Illinois… we reviewed 2025's biggest weather stories. From deadly wildfires in California to deadly floods in central Texas to severe weather and an early winter in central Illinois… we reviewed 2025's biggest weather stories. tornadoes california wildfires dust storm snow Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/it-took-an-army-to-get-gies-memorial-stadium-ready-for-the-november-29-game-heres-how-they-did-it https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/it-took-an-army-to-get-gies-memorial-stadium-ready-for-the-november-29-game-heres-how-they-did-it It took an army to get Gies Memorial Stadium ready for the November 29 game. Here’s how they did it. Weather Realness We talked with the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign about how it prepared Gies Memorial Stadium for a snowy game in late November 2025. We talked with the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign about how it prepared Gies Memorial Stadium for a snowy game in late November 2025. gies memorial football stadium snow storm winter snow Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/weather-significantly-affected-these-football-games-which-ones-do-you-remember https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/weather-significantly-affected-these-football-games-which-ones-do-you-remember Weather significantly affected these football games. Which ones do you remember? Weather Realness University of Illinois scientists explain how weather systems caused the 1967 ice bowl and 1988 fog bowl and other historic football games. University of Illinois scientists explain how weather systems caused the 1967 ice bowl and 1988 fog bowl and other historic football games. ice bowl fog bowl winter weather wind chills Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/blizzards-sleet-snow-wind-chills..-understanding-the-terms-to-survive-winter-in-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/blizzards-sleet-snow-wind-chills..-understanding-the-terms-to-survive-winter-in-illinois Blizzards, Sleet, Snow, Wind Chills… understanding how to survive winter in Illinois Weather Realness Understanding the difference between a Blizzard, Wind Chill, Winter Storm and other weather warnings. Understanding the difference between a Blizzard, Wind Chill, Winter Storm and other weather warnings. blizzard wind chill sleet snow Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:19:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/welcome-to-winter-early-in-central-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/welcome-to-winter-early-in-central-illinois Welcome to winter (early) in Central Illinois Weather Realness In a typical November, Champaign-Urbana receives just under an inch of snow. In 2025, it received several inches more. In a typical November, Champaign-Urbana receives just under an inch of snow. In 2025, it received several inches more. snow winter weather lake effect andrew pritchard Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:30:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-proposes-to-build-next-generation-nuclear-micro-reactor https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-proposes-to-build-next-generation-nuclear-micro-reactor University of Illinois Urbana Champaign proposes to build next generation nuclear microreactor Weather Realness The University of Illinois wants to construct and operate a new research nuclear microreactor on campus. What will it do and will it be safe? The University of Illinois wants to construct and operate a new research nuclear microreactor on campus. What will it do and will it be safe? nuclear power university of illinois urbana champaign Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:05:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/illinois-is-national-leader-in-nuclear-power-what-is-the-future-of-this-energy https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/illinois-is-national-leader-in-nuclear-power-what-is-the-future-of-this-energy Illinois is national leader in nuclear power. Should we grow this ‘carbon free’ technology? Weather Realness On today's show, we are diving into nuclear energy, one kind of low-carbon energy source. Illinois produces around ⅛ of all nuclear energy produced in the United States. On today's show, we are diving into nuclear energy, one kind of low-carbon energy source. Illinois produces around ⅛ of all nuclear energy produced in the United States. nuclear energy katy huff department of nuclear, plasma, and radiological engineering Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/university-of-illinois-scientists-explain-why-hurricane-melissa-will-be-one-for-the-recordbooks https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/university-of-illinois-scientists-explain-why-hurricane-melissa-will-be-one-for-the-recordbooks University of Illinois scientists explain why Hurricane Melissa will be one for the recordbooks Weather Realness Jeff Frame and Deanna Hence, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors, explained the destructive winds and rain unleashed by Hurricane Melissa. Jeff Frame and Deanna Hence, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professors, explained the destructive winds and rain unleashed by Hurricane Melissa. hurricane melissa jamaica cuba dominican republic haiti climate change Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:50:00 -0600 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/an-observer-developed-at-the-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-will-study-space-weather-and-how-it-affects-us-on-earth https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/an-observer-developed-at-the-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-will-study-space-weather-and-how-it-affects-us-on-earth An observer developed at UIUC will study space weather and how it affects us on Earth Weather Realness A Space X rocket delivered the UIUC-designed Carruthers Geocorona Observatory to space. We talked about how it will study space weather. A Space X rocket delivered the UIUC-designed Carruthers Geocorona Observatory to space. We talked about how it will study space weather. space weather george carruthers geocorona observatory exosphere Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:57:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/which-trees-fare-well-in-illinois-during-drought-and-how-you-can-save-yours https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/which-trees-fare-well-in-illinois-during-drought-and-how-you-can-save-yours Which trees fare well in Illinois during drought and how you can save yours? Weather Realness We learned about the impacts of drought on forests in Illinois. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141. We learned about the impacts of drought on forests in Illinois. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141. drought trees water regulation Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:56:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/illinois-drought-of-2025-is-becoming-a-real-concern-for-farmers-and-firefighters https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/illinois-drought-of-2025-is-becoming-a-real-concern-for-farmers-and-firefighters Illinois drought of 2025 is becoming a real concern for farmers and firefighters Weather Realness We discussed the extreme drought in central Illinois right now. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141. We discussed the extreme drought in central Illinois right now. If you have a question about climate or weather, call 217.333.2141. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:54:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-impact-of-drought-on-the-2025-fruit-harvest https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-impact-of-drought-on-the-2025-fruit-harvest The impact of drought on the 2025 fruit harvest Weather Realness 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. 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. curtis apple orchard and pumpkin patch pumpkins apples drought Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:02:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-does-the-weather-affect-autumn-leaf-colors https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-does-the-weather-affect-autumn-leaf-colors How does the weather affect autumn leaf colors? Weather Realness 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. 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. autumn leaves fall Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-harvesting-solar-energy-could-save-all-of-us-money-in-the-long-run https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-harvesting-solar-energy-could-save-all-of-us-money-in-the-long-run How harvesting solar energy could save all of us money in the long run Weather Realness 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. 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. solar climate Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:01:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-solar-is-helping-illinois-pave-the-way-to-a-greener-future https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-solar-is-helping-illinois-pave-the-way-to-a-greener-future How solar is helping Illinois pave the way to a greener future Weather Realness 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.   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.   solar climate Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-to-best-clear-the-air-of-carbon-to-save-a-planet-in-peril https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-to-best-clear-the-air-of-carbon-to-save-a-planet-in-peril How to best clear the air of carbon to save a planet in peril Weather Realness 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. 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. carbon capture sequestration Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:43:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-link-between-carbon-emissions-and-climate-change https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-link-between-carbon-emissions-and-climate-change The link between carbon emissions and climate change Weather Realness 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. 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. carbon capture sequestration Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:43:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-to-expect-in-the-2025-hurricane-season-and-beyond https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/what-to-expect-in-the-2025-hurricane-season-and-beyond What to expect in the 2025 Hurricane Season and beyond Weather Realness In 2024, five hurricanes made landfall in the continental U.S., with two storms making landfall as major hurricanes. What's ahead for 2025?  In 2024, five hurricanes made landfall in the continental U.S., with two storms making landfall as major hurricanes. What's ahead for 2025?  hurricanes hurricane katrina storm surge noaa atlantic ocean Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:05:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/witnessing-hurricane-katrina-and-how-it-changed-america https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/witnessing-hurricane-katrina-and-how-it-changed-america Witnessing Hurricane Katrina and how it changed America Weather Realness Today, Jeff Frame and Deanna Hence, professors of Climate, Meteorology, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recount where they were when Hurrican Katrina made landfall in 2005 along the Gulf Coast. Today, Jeff Frame and Deanna Hence, professors of Climate, Meteorology, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recount where they were when Hurrican Katrina made landfall in 2005 along the Gulf Coast. hurricane katrina new orleans climate change Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/is-climate-change-harming-corn-crops-in-illinois https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/is-climate-change-harming-corn-crops-in-illinois Is climate change harming corn crops in Illinois? Weather Realness 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. 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. corn sweat humidity illinois weather climate change Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:05:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/yes-corn-sweat-exists-and-it-happens-all-the-time https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/yes-corn-sweat-exists-and-it-happens-all-the-time Yes, Corn Sweat exists! And it happens all the time Weather Realness In our third episode, we talked about "Corn Sweat." We learned how it can make Midwest summers more uncomfortable, and sometimes more dangerous. In our third episode, we talked about "Corn Sweat." We learned how it can make Midwest summers more uncomfortable, and sometimes more dangerous. corn sweat humidity midwest illinois weather heat Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-you-can-stay-prepared-for-flooding-in-illinois-and-what-does-500-year-flood-really-mean https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/how-you-can-stay-prepared-for-flooding-in-illinois-and-what-does-500-year-flood-really-mean How you can stay prepared for flooding in Illinois and what does ‘500-year flood’ really mean? Weather Realness Learn how flash flooding in Central Illinois is different from Central Texas. If you have a question for local scientists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. Learn how flash flooding in Central Illinois is different from Central Texas. If you have a question for local scientists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. flash flooding environment climate change Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:10:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/understanding-the-texas-flood-tragedy https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/understanding-the-texas-flood-tragedy Understanding the Texas flood tragedy Weather Realness We talked about a catastrophic flood that came barreling through the Texas Hill Country region, causing widespread destruction and killing more than 130 people on July 4, 2025. We also talked about how emergency management handles flood warnings in Champaign County. We talked about a catastrophic flood that came barreling through the Texas Hill Country region, causing widespread destruction and killing more than 130 people on July 4, 2025. We also talked about how emergency management handles flood warnings in Champaign County. texas flooding climate change Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/answering-your-weather-and-climate-questions-ep-12 https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/answering-your-weather-and-climate-questions-ep-12 Answering your weather and climate questions - ep. 1 Weather Realness We answered some frequently asked questions about weather and climate The co-hosts are Maddie Stover, a doctoral student in Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Steve Nesbitt, professor of Climate, Meteorology, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. If you have a question for local meteorologists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. We answered some frequently asked questions about weather and climate The co-hosts are Maddie Stover, a doctoral student in Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Steve Nesbitt, professor of Climate, Meteorology, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois and Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. If you have a question for local meteorologists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:51:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-heat-wave-in-1995-that-changed-america1 https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/the-heat-wave-in-1995-that-changed-america1 The heat wave in 1995 that changed America Weather Realness In the premiere episode, we talked about how the deadly Chicago Heat Wave of 1995 happened meteorologically speaking. It took less than a week to kill nearly 800 residents. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. If you have a question for local meteorologists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. In the premiere episode, we talked about how the deadly Chicago Heat Wave of 1995 happened meteorologically speaking. It took less than a week to kill nearly 800 residents. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. If you have a question for local meteorologists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:44:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/why-heat-waves-are-becoming-more-frequent1 https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/why-heat-waves-are-becoming-more-frequent1 Why heat waves are becoming more frequent Weather Realness In the premiere episode, we talked about how the deadly Chicago Heat Wave of 1995 happened meteorologically speaking. It took less than a week to kill nearly 800 residents. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. If you have a question for local meteorologists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. In the premiere episode, we talked about how the deadly Chicago Heat Wave of 1995 happened meteorologically speaking. It took less than a week to kill nearly 800 residents. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. If you have a question for local meteorologists, leave a voicemail at 217.333.2141 or email weatherrealness@illinois.edu. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:30:00 -0500 no full https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/welcome-to-weather-realness https://will.illinois.edu/weatherrealness/episode/welcome-to-weather-realness Welcome to Weather Realness Weather Realness Weather Realness brings together the best scientists and other experts in Illinois to help people the weather and climate with scientific facts and enlightening conversation. And we’ll get timely answers to meteorological events that happen. The weekly podcast will air Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on WILL-AM 580. Weather Realness brings together the best scientists and other experts in Illinois to help people the weather and climate with scientific facts and enlightening conversation. 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