Morning Briefing — Monday, June 29, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30
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Alos HaShachar: 3:25 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Forecaster Ratzer, issued 1:59 AM Monday June 29, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County — noon today through 10 PM Wednesday.
Heat Advisory: All other Chicago metro counties — same period.

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index forecast over 100°F, up to ~105°F or higher, every day Mon–Wed
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps: +20–22°C today, rising to +23–25°C Tue–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalous heat dome signature
• Strong capping: 700 mb (20.67 inHg) temps at +12°C or higher — suppresses storms
• Surface low 996 mb (29.41 inHg) over northeast Colorado overnight
• Overnight lows in the 70s — little relief for the urban core
• Record highs to watch: June 29 record 97°F (1954)

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• 00:00-01:01: Introduction to the "Weather with Enthusiasm" episode, focusing on the unusual heat moving into Chicago, hotter than St. Louis, and especially significant in Wisconsin.
• 01:01-02:03: Discussion of the developing heat wave, high dew points in Wisconsin (forecasted to hit 80 degrees), and the hidden danger of high dew points making temperatures feel much warmer.
• 02:03-03:06: Explanation of wet bulb temperatures, their dangerous levels (84-86 degrees, with wet bulb globe temperatures possibly hitting 88-90 degrees), and the 95-degree wet bulb temperature as the upper limit of human survival.
• 03:06-04:10: National Weather Service guidance on wet bulb temperatures and human survival, historical comparisons of high wet bulb temperatures in Texas, India, and the Persian Gulf, and the rare occurrence of 95-97 degree dew points.
• 04:10-05:10: Comparison of the current heat wave to typical St. Louis summer weather and the 1994 heat wave, noting higher heat indices this time (close to 110 degrees), and the unique situation in central Wisconsin with 80-degree dew points and 105-degree heat indices despite lower air temperatures.
• 05:10-06:22: Reasons for lower temperatures in some areas (thunderstorm development, cloud cover, "Ring of Fire" effect), comparison to the 1995 heat wave, and the impact of water temperatures (Mississippi River, Lake of the Ozarks) on dew points.
• 06:22-07:25: Geographic areas with highest dew points (cornfields of southwest Indiana, southern Illinois, Mississippi River area between Iowa and Illinois), lack of impact from Ozark Plateau breeze, and expected conditions for St. Louis and Chicago. Mention of Baltimore's drier dew points but more efficient solar heating leading to triple-digit heat.
• 07:25-08:27: The heat dome reaching a record geographical height (600 decameters), comparison to the 1995 heat wave (which was stronger in terms of temperatures and humidity), and the "biggest shocker" being Wisconsin's 80-degree dew points.
• 08:27-09:33: Reflection on previous podcasts and the "spark of enthusiasm," mentioning the "cold blob" in the Atlantic Ocean, and the strengthening of the heat dome affecting Chicago more definitively than initially thought.
• 09:33-10:33: The Baltimore National Weather Service's insights and the common pattern of intense storms breaking the heat dome, especially in St. Louis. Importance of heat safety tips and resources from the National Weather Service.
• 10:33-10:44: Closing remarks, wishing listeners a good day.

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The Heat Dome — A Deep-Dive Into America's Most Dangerous Heat Wave | June 28, 2026

One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.

PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥 THE HEAT DOME
- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley
- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor
- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating

🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY
- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)
- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat
- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley

🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWN
Chicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):
- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed
- Heat index up to 105°F

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Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
Contact: [email protected]

Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. 

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The Heat Dome — A Deep-Dive Into America's Most Dangerous Heat Wave | June 28, 2026

One of the most significant heat events in recent American memory is now underway across the eastern United States. This episode goes deep into the meteorology: the architecture of the heat dome itself, the Bermuda High connection, dew point geography across the corn belt vs. wheat belt vs. East Coast, wet bulb and wet bulb globe temperature science, water temperatures, and a city-by-city breakdown of NWS discussions from Baltimore, St. Louis, and Chicago.

PLUS — a detailed comparison to the 1995 Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people. How do the 500 millibar geopotential heights compare then vs. now?

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
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🔥 THE HEAT DOME
- 500mb geopotential heights approaching 600 dam over the Ohio Valley
- Bermuda High expanded and strengthened, acting as southern anchor
- Self-reinforcing system: ridge blocks storms, no clouds = maximum solar heating

🌽 DEW POINT GEOGRAPHY
- Corn belt (IL, IN, IA): dew points 75–80°F from crop evapotranspiration (4,000 gal/acre/day)
- Oklahoma wheat belt: fields harvested, dew points 55–65°F — dry oven heat
- East Coast (Baltimore/DC): Appalachian downslope drying reduces dew points vs. Ohio Valley

🌡️ CITY-BY-CITY NWS BREAKDOWN
Chicago (NWS Romeoville, issued 6:15 PM CDT):
- Extreme Heat Warning: Cook County, noon Mon–10 PM Wed
- Heat index up to 105°F

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Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
Contact: [email protected]

Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. 

Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.

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Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Full AFD Edition)
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
Heat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–Wed

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge
• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong
• No significant storm relief until possibly Thursday

Today: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex)
tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago.
Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.

COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 28
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June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado
85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.
June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28
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1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway
2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today
3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today
4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Morning forecasts every day at 7 AM on Spreaker.
Historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
Support the show: $5/month

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.

Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
Contact: [email protected]

Historical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email [email protected] so we can look into it and correct it. 

Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.

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Morning Briefing — Sunday, June 28, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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14 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Pinchas (read Shabbos July 4, 2026)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Monday, June 29
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Alos HaShachar: 3:24 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:03 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:06 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AM
Chatzos: 12:54 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:32 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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⚠️ WEATHER — EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT
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NWS Chicago (LOT) — Sunday June 28, 2026

Extreme Heat Watch: Cook County — Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening
Heat Advisory: Remainder of Chicago metro forecast area — Mon–Wed

Dangerous heat this week:
• Heat index 100–110°F every day Mon–Wed
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — little recovery
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps exceeding 25°C Mon–Wed
• 500 mb heights near 600 dam (14.77 inHg) — anomalously strong ridge
• Lake breezes NOT expected — ridge too strong
• No significant storm relief until possibly Thursday

Today: Possible afternoon storms from decaying MCV (Mesoscale Convective Vortex)
tracking from SD/NE — sweet spot for organized convection near Chicago.
Also: wake low may produce gusty SE winds even without storms.

COOLING CENTERS: Call 311 for locations throughout Chicago.

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 28
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June 28, 1924 — Lorain, Ohio F4 Tornado
85 killed, 300+ injured — deadliest tornado in Ohio history.
June 28, 1975 — Lightning struck Lee Trevino at Western Open, Oak Brook, IL.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Sunday June 28
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1. Chicago Pride Parade — Free, steps off 11 AM at Montrose & Broadway
2. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), through today
3. Millennium Art Festival — Free, 180 N Stetson Ave, through today
4. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
5. Field Museum PlayLab PlayDate — 11 AM–noon, with admission

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Morning forecasts every day at 7 AM on Spreaker.
Historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT.
Support the show: $5/month

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.

Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
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Title: The Mysterious Cold Blob & the Looming Heatwave

Timestamp Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction: The Washington Post article on heat domes and a cold blob.

00:58 How the cold blob connects to weaker jet stream winds and European heat domes.

02:02 Shifting focus to the upcoming US heatwave, potentially Chicago's worst in 14 years.

02:59 Deeper dive into the North Atlantic cold blob and its potential impact on ocean currents (AMOC).

04:15 Explaining the AMOC's critical role in northern European climate.

05:07 The "cold blob" as a potential sign of AMOC weakening and its national security implications (50 below zero winters!).

06:21 Research on AMOC weakening, the IPCC's medium confidence, and the cold blob's significance.

07:46 Natural climate patterns (AMO) and human-driven warming contributing to the cold blob.

09:16 Climate models predict the cold blob will linger, but the "doomsday scenario" is still uncertain.

09:56 Why the Washington Post isn't covering the upcoming US heatwave more prominently.

11:03 The Strawberry Moon and the difficulty finding US heatwave info in the Washington Post.

11:59 European computer model shows Chicago south of the 588 line – extreme heat for the Midwest.

13:00 Forecast details for Chicago: 90s, high dew points, and the "Ring of Fire" possibility.

14:04 High dew points and potential 14-year record heatwave for Chicago.

15:06 Heat indices for Monday and Tuesday in the Midwest (above 100-105 degrees).

16:03 The complex effect of wind on heat index and very high temperatures on the East Coast.

17:09 Forecasted triple-digit heat for Washington D.C. (106-109 degrees) and the extended nature of the heatwave.

18:18 Continuation of heat in the Desert Southwest and a massive European heat dome.

18:48 Acknowledging the blessing of AC and the overlooked health benefits of heat (with caution).

19:35 Mississippi River and Lake of the Ozarks water temperatures as heat indicators.

20:10 Outro and preview of "Weather with Enthusiasm."

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St. Louis Morning Briefing — Friday, June 26, 2026
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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev Shabbos
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)
Havdalah Young Israel: 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)
Havdalah Agudah: 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:36 AM
Chatzos: 1:04 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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Issued: 6:28 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecaster: Kimble

⚠️ FLOOD WATCH in effect through 7 PM CDT today
Counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis Co., St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,
Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Crawford, Gasconade, Iron,
Lincoln, Madison, Moniteau, Montgomery, Osage, Pike, Reynolds,
Ste. Genevieve, Warren, Washington MO; + multiple IL counties

Key Hazards Today:
• Stationary front along I-70 — showers/storms along and south of it
• PWAT ~2 inches — very heavy rainfall efficiency
• MCV (spinning storm vortex) from eastern Kansas arrives midday — could focus severe risk
• Damaging winds and isolated tornado possible if MCV fires storms
• Flash flooding primary concern — training storm risk

Weekend/Next Week:
• Warm front lifts Saturday — additional storm chances overnight/Saturday morning
• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into 90s
• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily — Heat Advisory likely Sunday,
Excessive Heat Warning possible
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday
• Overnight lows near 80°F in urban core — dangerous for heat stress recovery
• No clear end date; possible relief around July 4th weekend

Mississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°C
Lake of the Ozarks: ~76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 26
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June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather Outbreak
A compact upper-level low triggered three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and
wind gusts of 124 mph at Onida airport — 4th highest wind speed ever in South Dakota.
WAPA transmission towers were completely toppled; winds estimated at 130–140 mph.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis
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1. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM
2. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for MO residents, Oakland Ave
3. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for STL residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd
4. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres
5. Children's Garden Club — Free w/ registration, stlouiscountymo.gov

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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Morning Briefing — Friday, June 26, 2026
West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)
Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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12 Tamuz 5786 — Erev Shabbos
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — West Rogers Park, ZIP 60645
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:22 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:01 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 12:53 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — Parshas Chukat-Balak
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:10 PM Friday (20 min before sunset — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday (50 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Shabbos, June 27
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Alos HaShachar: 3:23 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:02 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:17 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21 AM
Chatzos: 12:53 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS Chicago (LOT)
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Issued: 6:13 AM CDT June 26, 2026 | Forecasters: Kluber / Ratzer

West Rogers Park stays DRY today — rain confined south of I-80.
Dangerous heat wave builds next week: heat index 100°F+ every day starting Monday.

Key Points:
• Rain/storms south of I-80 today, heaviest south of US-24
• Saturday: gradual clearing, highs ~80°F
• Sunday: heat builds, heat index into the 90s
• Monday–Thursday: heat index 100–110°F daily, overnight lows near 80°F in metro core
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps rise 5°C Saturday→Sunday — dramatic warming signal
• Ridge centers over lower Ohio Valley — classic heat dome
• No clear end date for heat; possible relief by July 4th weekend

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 26
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June 26, 2008 — South Dakota Severe Weather Outbreak
A compact upper-level low collided with an unstable air mass over western/central South Dakota.
Three tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and a peak wind gust of 124 mph at Onida airport —
the 4th highest wind speed ever recorded in South Dakota. WAPA transmission towers were
completely collapsed by winds estimated at 130–140 mph.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Friday June 26
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1. Logan Square Arts Festival — Free (suggested donation), June 26-28
2. Grant Park Music Festival — Free, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 6:30 PM
3. Movies in the Parks: Zootopia 2 — Free, Chopin Park, 8:45 PM
4. Live on the Lake — Free, Navy Pier, 3:00–9:30 PM
5. As You Like It (Shakespeare) — Free, Chicago Women's Park & Gardens, 6:00 PM

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St. Louis Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026
Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786 — Parsha: Chukat-Balak (read this Shabbos, June 27)

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — St. Louis, MO (ZIP 63132)
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Alos HaShachar (Dawn): 3:55:34 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:29:38 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:12 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:12 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35:32 AM
Chatzos (Solar Noon): 1:04:12 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41:22 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:12 PM

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26, 2026
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Alos HaShachar: 3:55:59 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:30:01 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:38:33 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:21:29 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:35:47 AM
Chatzos: 1:04:24 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:41:34 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:16 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES (Chukat-Balak)
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday (18 min before sunset — all customs)
Havdalah (Young Israel): 9:12 PM Saturday (42 min after sunset)
Havdalah (Agudah): 9:15 PM Saturday (45 min after sunset)
Saturday Sunset: 8:30:18 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS St. Louis (LSX)
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⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect 1 PM CDT today through Friday morning
Counties: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,
Boone, and many additional MO/IL counties

Key Hazards:
• Damaging winds possible this afternoon (MLCAPE 1000-2000 J/kg, deep layer shear 25-35 kt)
• PWAT near 2 inches — heavy rainfall, training storm risk
• QPF: 3-5 inches possible southern MO tonight → flash flooding
• Heat wave building Sunday through next week
• 850 mb (25.10 inHg) temps mid-20s°C + 500 mb heights >590 dam
• Upper-level ridge (Bermuda high) amplifying through weekend

Mississippi River at St. Louis: 77°F / 25.1°C
Lake of the Ozarks: 76°F (seasonal peak ~86°F in late July/August)

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WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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June 25, 1953 — Udall, Kansas Tornado
A powerful tornado struck the small town of Udall, Kansas, killing 80 people
and destroying 90% of the town — making it the deadliest tornado in Kansas history.
The storm struck after midnight, giving residents almost no warning.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — Greater St. Louis, Thursday June 25
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1. Missouri Botanical Garden — Free for St. Louis residents (walk-up), 4344 Shaw Blvd
2. Children's Garden Club — Free, registration required, stlouiscountymo.gov
3. Saint Louis Science Center — Free for Missouri residents, Oakland Ave
4. Saint Louis Zoo — Always free, Forest Park, 9 AM–5 PM
5. Laumeier Sculpture Park — Free, Sunset Hills, 105 acres of outdoor art

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