Fort Yukon Alaska is a town of just 580 people. Some say that there is no road to civilization in that a person needs an airplane or a boat to be able to get to main civilization. I've never been there so I can't say if that's true or not. Regardless however temperatures are forecasted to reach heat advisory criteria for the next few days. That's something that we speak about in this episode. We do touch upon climate change because heat in the Arctic is something which impacts the global temperature more significantly than any other part of the world. We briefly explain that. But the main focus is on the weather the heat in Alaska and then a very significant thunderstorm complex as forecast is a develop in the Midwest tomorrow night.

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Global Heat Report — Sunday, June 14, 2026
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

Today's global temperature extremes and a deep dive into what is making this one of the most remarkable heat events on record — across multiple continents simultaneously.

WORLD HIGH (as of 15:00 UTC June 14): Sibi, Pakistan — 47°C / 116.6°F
ALSO: Adrar (Algeria) & Qarn Alam (Oman) — 46.9°C / 116.4°F
Kuwait International Airport — 46.5°C / 115.7°F

US HOTTEST: Death Valley, California — ~119°F
Full NWS Las Vegas Forecast Discussion (forecaster Soulat, 2:35 AM PDT June 14):
8-12°F above normal through Wednesday. Major to Extreme heat risk (Levels 3-4 of 4) Tuesday-Wednesday. Overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 80s in desert valleys. Dry lightning and gusty outflow winds also possible in higher terrain.

ARCTIC ALERT: NWS Fairbanks issued its FIRST-EVER Heat Advisory (June 12-15) for temperatures up to 86°F in the Fairbanks metro area — nearly 20°F above normal. Flood watch for Arctic river basins due to rapid snowmelt. Greenland station at 70°N tied its all-time June temperature record at 18.7°C / 65.7°F.

HISTORIC PAKISTAN/IRAN/ARABIAN PENINSULA SIEGE: Nawabshah, Pakistan tied its June record at 51°C / 123.8°F. Five stations in the region hit 50°C+ in a single day. Record overnight lows breaking across coastal South Asia.

Sources: NWS Las Vegas AFD, WPC National High/Low, El Dorado Weather (Ogimet data), Arctic News Blog, Extreme Temps, Gizmodo/Alaska Climate Research Center.

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Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 14, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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29 Sivan 5786 — Erev Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
Parashat Korach
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: June 15 (30 Sivan) and June 16 (1 Tamuz) — two-day Rosh Chodesh

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ZMANIM — JUNE 14, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 6:38 AM CDT Sunday June 14, 2026 — Forecasters CMS/Izzi, NWS Chicago/Romeoville

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through mid-morning as cold front sweeps through. Ending west to east by late morning. Northwest winds gusting to 30 mph through sunset. Highs mainly in the low to mid 70s. Afternoon: Partly cloudy, quieter. Beach Hazard Statement in effect for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches (Lake and Porter County, IN) through this evening — dangerous swimming conditions.

Tuesday: SPC Level 1 severe threat, mainly afternoon, eastern forecast area.
Wednesday: Potential significant severe weather event. PWAT 1.5-2 inches. Torrential rain and flooding also possible. Wednesday night/Thursday: possible repeat dangerous swimming conditions at Indiana beaches if gradient strengthens.

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 14
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June 14, 1903 — The Heppner Disaster, Heppner, Oregon. A cloudburst in the hills sent a flash flood roaring down Willow Creek. A 20-foot wall of water swept away a third of the town in minutes, killing 236 residents. One of the deadliest flash floods in American history.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — SUNDAY JUNE 14
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1. jBaby Chicago Bagels in the Park — 10 AM–12 PM, parks across Chicagoland, Free (JUF)
2. Andersonville Midsommarfest (final day) — Andersonville neighborhood, Free
3. Cops & Bobbers Fishing Derby — 9 AM, Eldridge Park, Elmhurst, Free
4. Wells Street Art Festival (final day) — Old Town Chicago, Free
5. Pro Rodeo & Stampede — Sonny Acres Farm, West Chicago

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — MONDAY JUNE 15 (ROSH CHODESH TAMUZ)
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30 Sivan 5786 — First Day Rosh Chodesh Tamuz
Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:35 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:03:00 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:08 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:28:14 PM

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FOOTER
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Morning Briefing — Saturday Night, June 13, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Motzei Shabbos Edition

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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28 Sivan 5786
Parashat Sh'lach
Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim

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ZMANIM — JUNE 13, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:36 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:48 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:18:52 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:24 PM
Havdalah (50 min): 9:17 PM

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NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY
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Issued: 8:37 PM CDT Saturday June 13, 2026 — Forecaster Ratzer (update); 3:24 PM by KJB (discussion)

A cold front is sweeping through the Chicago area tonight, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms through midnight. Convection struggled this afternoon due to lack of low-level convergence and a cold pool from an upstream MCS. A DVN 00Z radiosonde showed 3,200 J/kg MUCAPE and 30 kts effective shear — supporting organized storms capable of wind/hail. Any severe threat ends from west to east with the front: Rockford first, Chicago near/after midnight. Post-frontal showers linger through daybreak Sunday.

Sunday: Much cooler, breezy NW winds gusting 25-30 mph, highs in the low to mid 70s. Beach Hazard Statement for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches Sunday (3-5 ft waves). Monday: Tranquil. Tuesday-Wednesday: Active pattern returns; Wednesday is a day to watch for another significant severe weather event.

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GLOBAL TEMPERATURE ROUNDUP
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US High (Fri June 12): Death Valley, CA — 119°F (48.3°C) [WPC]
US Low (Sat June 13): 25°F at Mackay ID, Foxpark WY, Stanley ID, Redfeather Lakes CO [WPC]
World Airport High (June 13): Las Vegas McCarran — 108°F
Jerusalem: 33°C / 91°F (sunny)
Tel Aviv: 26°C / 79°F
Tehran, Iran: ~98°F / 37°C (low humidity 24%)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 13
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On June 13, 1907, Tamarack, California recorded a temperature of just 2°F — the coldest June day in recorded US history. The high that day only reached 30°F, and the area was buried under 130 inches of snowpack after receiving 42 inches of snow between June 10-13.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES — WEEKEND JUNE 13-14
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1. 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival — Old Town Chicago, Sun June 14, free
2. Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) — Guthrie Park, Riverside, free, June 13-14
3. Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market — Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, June 13-14
4. Shimmering Summer with Laura Doherty & Little Miss Ann — 11 AM & 12:30 PM, June 13-14

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026
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29 Sivan 5786
Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AM
Chatzos: 12:51 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:29 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM

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FOOTER
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Title: Severe Weather Outbreak Alert: Double-Digit Tornado Threat Timestamp Breakdown:

• 00:00 - 00:17: Introduction to Weather with Enthusiasm and today's severe weather outlook.
• 00:17 - 01:24: Overview of two storm rounds expected today (11 AM-3 PM & 4 PM-8 PM) and the "powerhouse" storm system.
• 01:24 - 02:27: Discussion on extraordinary dew points (upper 70s-low 80s) fueling the system.
• 02:27 - 03:30: Explanation of contrasting air masses, hot temperatures, and the triple point for tornado development.
• 03:30 - 04:34: Forecasted tornado threat areas, particularly Wisconsin/Illinois state line and north of Chicago.
• 04:34 - 05:37: Detailed explanation of "storm relative helicity" (high values indicate high tornado potential).
• 05:37 - 06:40: Discussion on "effective shear," "upper level flow," and the "significant tornado parameter" (double-digit value indicating extreme risk).
• 06:40 - 07:45: Recap of impressive storm characteristics and potential for a squall line later, including Chicago's tornado risk.
• 07:45 - 08:46: Storm Prediction Center's assessment (Level 3, EF2/EF3+ tornado potential).
• 08:46 - 09:48: Tornado safety tips: NOAA radios, Storm Shield app, Red Cross app, sturdy buildings, interior rooms, avoiding windows, mobile home safety.
• 09:48 - 10:58: Further safety advice: avoid highway overpasses, find low ground, have multiple warning sources, and storm speed.
• 10:58 - 11:42: Final wishes for safety, mention of heat and humidity, and the squall line.
• 11:42 - 12:45: Outro, podcast details, and call to subscribe.

Hashtags: #SevereWeather #TornadoOutbreak #WeatherAlert #MidwestWeather #StormSafety #TornadoWarning #ExtremeWeather #WeatherForecast #JuneStorms #WeatherEnthusiast #ChicagoWeather #IowaWeather #WisconsinWeather #WeatherUpdates #StormPredictionCenter #DewPoints #BarometricPressure #Supercells #WeatherPreparedness #StaySafe

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The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940: The Storm That Killed the Duck Hunters
Weather With Enthusiasm — Episode 8 | Kol Simcha Productions

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EPISODE SUMMARY
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On the morning of November 11, 1940 — Armistice Day — thousands of duck hunters across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois headed to the Mississippi River. The temperature was in the mid-50s. The sky was blue. The birds were flying. By nightfall, 154 people were dead.

A rapidly deepening low-pressure system — one of the most intense ever recorded in the Midwest — exploded out of the Texas Panhandle and roared northeast. Temperatures plunged 30°F in hours. Winds reached 80 mph. The Mississippi ran 5-foot waves. Duck hunters stranded on river islands froze to death overnight. Three freighters sank on Lake Michigan. It remains one of the deadliest winter storms in American history.

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KEY FACTS
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Date: November 11–12, 1940
Region: Texas Panhandle northeast through Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Lake Michigan
Total deaths: 154 (some estimates up to 210)
- ~85 duck hunters (Mississippi River valley)
- 66 sailors (Lake Michigan — SS Anna C. Minch, SS William B. Davock, SS Novadoc)
- Remaining: motorists, train passengers, farmers

Meteorological details:
- Bombogenesis: pressure deepened explosively from Texas Panhandle on Nov 10
- Record low pressures: Charles City IA 28.92 inHg · La Crosse WI 28.72 inHg · Duluth MN 28.66 inHg
- Wind gusts to 80 mph
- Temperature swing: mid-50s °F → single digits overnight (30°F+ drop)
- Snow totals: up to 26.6 inches in Collegeville, MN
- Snowdrifts: up to 20 feet

Other damage:
- ~1.5 million turkeys killed (Minnesota and Iowa)
- Tens of thousands of cattle lost
- Thanksgiving turkey shortage — birds sold for 25 cents each

Eyewitness (Dale Engler, hunting Mississippi River, MN):
"At two o'clock the rain turned into wind-driven sleet and snow, and within the next two hours I saw more waterfowl than I've seen in my life."

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LEGACY
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The disaster exposed the failure of centralized Midwest forecasting (one Chicago office for the entire region). In the aftermath:
- Regional Weather Bureau offices were established, including La Crosse, WI for the Upper Mississippi valley
- Winter storm warning procedures were formalized
- The modern network of local NWS forecast offices traces its origins in part to this storm

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SOURCES
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- NOAA/NWS La Crosse: https://www.weather.gov/arx/nov111940
- NOAA/NWS Chicago: https://www.weather.gov/lot/1940Nov11_armisticeday
- Ducks Unlimited: https://www.ducks.org/hunting/duck-hunting-stories/the-great-armistice-day-storm-of-1940
- MeatEater: https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/waterfowl/bar-room-banter-armistice-day-the-day-85-duck-hunters-died
- EBSCO Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/earth-and-atmospheric-sciences/armistice-day-blizzard

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New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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THE NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE OF 1938 — THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESS
Weather With Enthusiasm | Episode 7

On September 21, 1938, a Category 3 hurricane moving at nearly 50 miles per hour slammed into Long Island and tore through New England — leaving at least 682 people dead and destroying tens of thousands of homes. No hurricane warning was ever issued. The United States Weather Bureau had downgraded the storm to a tropical storm just hours before it made landfall.

This episode tells the full story: how the storm formed, why forecasters failed to see it coming, the catastrophic storm surges that submerged downtown Providence, and the young junior forecaster named Charles Pierce who predicted the disaster — and was overruled.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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KEY FACTS
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DATE OF LANDFALL: September 21, 1938
FIRST LANDFALL: Near Bellport, Long Island, NY — approximately 2:10–2:40 PM EST
SECOND LANDFALL: Between Bridgeport and New Haven, CT — approximately 4:00 PM EST
STORM CATEGORY: Category 3 at landfall
CENTRAL PRESSURE: 27.94 in (946.2 mb) at Bellport, NY
FORWARD SPEED: ~47–50 mph (more than twice normal hurricane forward speed)
ORIGIN: Tropical disturbance near Cape Verde Islands, early September 1938

DEATH TOLL: 682–800 (direct fatalities)
- Rhode Island/Connecticut/Long Island combined: ~600
- Massachusetts: 99
- New Hampshire: 13
- Vermont: 5
- Long Island: ~60
- Westhampton Beach, NY: 29

INJURIES: At least 1,700
HOMELESS: Approximately 63,000

WIND SPEEDS:
- Blue Hill Observatory (Milton, MA): sustained 121 mph; peak gust 186 mph
- Providence, RI: sustained 100 mph; gust to 125 mph
- Block Island, RI: sustained 91 mph; gust to 121 mph
- Long Island landfall sustained: 120 mph

STORM SURGE:
- Connecticut coast: 14–18 feet above normal
- New London, CT to Cape Cod (including all of Rhode Island): 18–25 feet
- Narragansett Bay / Providence: 15.8 feet above normal spring tides; over 13 feet of water in downtown Providence streets
- Sandy Point, Prudence Island: 17 feet 5 inches

DAMAGE:
- Homes/buildings destroyed: ~8,900
- Homes/buildings damaged: >15,000
- Trees destroyed: approximately 2 billion
- Boats destroyed: ~3,300
- Cost: $620 million (1938 dollars); estimated ~$41 billion in 2010 dollars

METEOROLOGICAL NOTES:
- Storm tracked up the Gulf Stream, maintaining intensity due to extreme forward speed
- Struck at autumnal equinox — astronomically high tides amplified the storm surge
- Junior forecaster Charles Pierce correctly predicted New England landfall and was overruled
- Weather Bureau had downgraded storm to "tropical storm" at 10 AM on the day of landfall
- No hurricane warning was ever issued for Long Island or New England
- Radio broadcaster E.B. Rideout (WEEI) independently warned listeners a hurricane was coming

SPECIFIC TRAGEDIES:
- Seven children killed when their school bus was blown into Mackerel Cove, Jamestown, RI
- Whale Rock Lighthouse swept off its base; keeper Walter Eberle killed
- Napatree Point (Westerly, RI) completely obliterated by surge
- Actress Katharine Hepburn barely escaped her Old Saybrook, CT beach home; 95% of belongings lost
- Brown University's original 1764 charter washed clean in a flooded Providence bank vault

LEGACY:
- The Weather Bureau's forecast failure catalyzed major reforms in hurricane tracking and communication
- Aircraft reconnaissance of Atlantic storms was developed in subsequent years
- Providence's Fox Point Hurricane Barrier completed 1966, prompted by 1938 flooding (and Hurricane Carol 1954)
- Remains the deadliest and most powerful hurricane ever to strike New York State and New England

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SOURCES
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- NOAA / National Weather Service Boston: https://www.weather.gov/box/1938hurricane
- NOAA / National Weather Service New York: https://www.weather.gov/okx/1938hurricanehome
- Wikipedia — 1938 New England hurricane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1938_New_England_hurricane
- PBS American Experience — The Hurricane of 1938: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/hurricane-path/
- NY Sea Grant / Dr. Louis Uccellini interview: https://seagrant.sunysb.edu/articles/12902/nysg-coastal-processes-hazards-news-a-forecasting-fulcrum-insights-from-dr-louis-w-uccellini-on-the-1938-hurricane-nov-18
- Lourdes B. Avilés, Taken by Storm 1938 (AMS Books, 2013)

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HASHTAGS
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#WeatherWithEnthusiasm #Hurricane1938 #NewEnglandHurricane #LongIslandExpress #WeatherHistory #ExtremeWeather #Hurricane #NewEngland #1938 #WeatherPodcast #KolSimchaProductions #HistoricalWeather #Providence #StormSurge

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Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions. New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release. Contact: [email protected]. Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.

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Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 11, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Today: 26 Sivan 5786
Parsha: Sh'lach
This Shabbos: Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Tamuz
Molad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM + 16 chalakim
Rosh Chodesh Tamuz: Monday June 15 & Tuesday June 16

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — June 11, 2026 / 26 Sivan 5786
(Per Agudath Israel of West Rogers Park, N42°0'14")
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Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:02 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:18 AM
Chatzos: 12:50 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:28 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:26 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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HIGH-IMPACT SEVERE WEATHER DAY. NWS Chicago (forecaster Borchardt, issued 6:59 AM CDT) warns of multiple rounds of severe storms. Greatest threat: 4–11 PM. All hazards possible — tornadoes, destructive winds (70+ mph), destructive hail (2"+ diameter). Specific concern for strong to intense tornadoes (EF-3+) along and north of I-88, especially 4–8 PM. Surface low expected to deepen to lower-mid 990s mb (~29.23–29.29 inHg) lifting into central Wisconsin. MLCAPE locally 3,500 J/kg in warm sector

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