The podcast discusses a heatwave affecting various regions in the US, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and even reaching 100 degrees in some places. The heat is attributed to a heat dome and downslope winds. Texas is expected to experience extreme heat, with temperatures in the mid-110s. Severe weather is also forecasted, with a focus on the Illinois-Iowa border for potential tornado activity. St. Louis may not be affected by storms until Friday due to the Pacific front being dry. This podcast also mentions music tracks used and provides temperature updates for Rapid City and Cherry, Nebraska.

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This May 11th episode of Weather With Enthusiasm, Simcha Lefton delivers a high-energy briefing on a volatile week of U.S. weather. From a major severe weather outbreak in the Midwest—including possible tornadoes Thursday—to a record-shattering heat dome cooking the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast, this episode has it all.

Highlights include:

Heat indices approaching 110°F in Texas

A potential 593 dm heat dome over the Gulf of Mexico

Triple-point setup fueling severe storms from Iowa to Illinois

Fire weather warnings across the Plains and western High Plains

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Join weather enthusiast Simcha on “Weather with Enthusiasm” as he discusses the  developing heat dome in the Desert Southwest, along with other weather phenoma across the country and even globe. 

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A record breaking low pressure system of 28.8 moves across the Midwest on Purim Day (3/14). This powerful Spring Storm system will have triple digit heat on its warm side along with severe weather including long lasting tornadoes (not in same areas). Powerful Blizzard develops in upper Midwest. Wind Storm will follow this system and become a widespread event for Shabbos (Saturday 3/15) Shushan Purim. Chicago will see roller coaster weather this weekend into next week with accumulating snow possible by Wednesday night. Details are discussed in this dynamic weather episode with an authentic passionate delivery. National Weather Service is the source for much of the information in this episode. The Washington Post is referenced as well. Computer model information comes from windy.com. Enjoy. I wish everyone a freiilach Purim.

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More thorough discussion regarding this week's winter storm to hit the Midwest including Chicago. In this episode we explain what the upper limit potential is in both qpf and snow to water ratio. We also touch upon the upcoming weekend storm. The imagery shows 8 day snow totals for Chicago according to European computer model Sunday evening 2/9. The 8 day period covers Monday 2/10 - Monday 2/17/25.

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2 out of the next 3 Winter storms have access to copious amounts of Gulf moisture (Gulf Of America). All 3 ingredients necessary for a major 6+ inch snow storm are forecasted to come together mid-week. Storm to bring a widespread impactful snow to Chicago and other Midwest cities.

A similar storm will track across the Midwest this weekend impacting similiar areas. Imagery is Sunday evenings (2/9/25) European computer models showing Chicago snow totals for this Wednesday night system.

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Shabbos Major 6 inch Snow Possible Chicago or Milwaukie. Details of what will energize this storm is discussed in this episode along with another system around tu beshvat next week, mid-week. Very significant system could also impact more Southern portions of Midwest next week.

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Global models are in consistency regarding a historical winter storm moving through the Midwest around 2/11/25. Stay tuned for further updates.

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Low pressure of 29.6 tracks from the Southern High Plains to Mid-Atlantic area. Precipitation of a convective nature is occurring even on its cold side bringing thundersnow to areas that don't normally see this. Portions of Kansas will be seeing it's heaviest snowfall in 60 years as 12+ inches falls within a relatively short period of time. Storm starts to develop a negative tilt as it brings in strong Arctic air on its back side while copious gulf moisture feeds into the system. Areas that receive 0.5 inches of ice or more could expect to see at least some power outages. This storm will impact many major cities across states in the central U.S. to Mid-Atlantic. This includes St.Louis, Cincinnati, Baltimore and even Washington D.C. where 5 to 10 inches is currently forecasted. This episode discusses all this in more detail. In addition this episode discusses an impactful lake effect snow event that may set itself up over portions of the Chicago area and Southeast Wisconsin tonight and tomorrow Monday 1/6. Stay safe. And to our weather enthusiasts and snow lovers- enjoy! Children from Kansas to Washington D.C. will likely celebrate as all schools are likely to be canceled. This is due to this being a relatively southern storm- impacting cities that are not as equipped to handle these snowfall totals (as opposed to Chicago).

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