The Partly Cloudy Podcast

Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci and Meteorologist Avery Gray sit down with Meteorologist-in-Charge John Quagliariello from NWS Columbia to take a look back at Hurricane Helene. They ask John questions and gain insight on his personal experience forecasting, warning, and analyzing the storm. They recall the devastating damage Helene left behind and discuss the improvements being made within the National Hurricane Center to better prepare inland counties from future tropical threats.

On this episode of the Partly Cloudy Podcast, meteorologists Avery Gray and Miller Hyatt discuss the phases of the Moon, the Moon’s influence on Earth and ocean tides, and other cool lunar facts!

With oppressive heat baking the CSRA, Meteorologists Miller Hyatt and Avery Gray have one thing on their minds: take us to the beach! In this episode, Miller and Avery dive into the science behind the perfect beach day, discussing refreshing sea breezes and coastal weather. They also remind viewers of beach safety from rip currents to harmful UV rays. Additionally, the two swap stories and memories from their favorite beaches across Georgia and South Carolina before ranking their favorite local beaches!

In this week's episode of the Partly Cloudy Podcast, Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci joins Avery to discuss the two-year anniversary of two separate events- her role as Chief and the impacts Tropical Storm Debby had here in the CSRA during her first few weeks into her role.

On this FIRE episode, Meteorologists Avery Gray and Miller Hyatt discuss the impacts of the Canadian Wildfires and do a deep dive on the science behind them. Plus, more fire phenomena you ought to know like zombie fires, pyrocumulus clouds, and firenadoes!

Meteorologists Miller Hyatt and Avery Gray take a look back in time at the most historic tropical cyclones during the month of June and their impacts. In this episode, they also discuss June formation zones and recent June landfalls.

Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci visited the Caribbean islands of Saint Croix, Sint Maarten, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas earlier this month. Based on what she saw, you would never know that some of these places were devastated by category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria back in 2017. Despite the beauty, the recovery is still ongoing, and the residents still vividly remember what they endured. Jenna shares photos from her vacation, followed by photos of the damage nearly 10 years ago. Jenna and Avery also show the track and radar imagery of the hurricanes and tell stories from where they personally were back during that memorable season.

Meteorologists Miller Hyatt and Avery Gray recap Mother's Day Climate History. They also showcase a video of a Dust Devil in Lincolnton, GA. while explaining their rare formation. Plus discuss important information for this year's Hurricane season... which is right around the corner!

Coming up on a 6-Year Anniversary, Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci joins Meteorologist Avery Gray to discuss the morning of April 13th, 2020, as tornados ripped through the CSRA.

Meteorologists Miller Hyatt and Avery Gray finish their series on severe weather preparedness on flooding. In this episode of the Partly Cloudy Podcast, they discuss historic flooding events across the two state and recollect on some personal experiences.