The Great Appalachian Storm — Thanksgiving 1950

On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.

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KEY FACTS
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📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950
📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast
💀 Deaths: 160 people
❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA
🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH
🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F
🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania
💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight
• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground
• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast
• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30

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LEGACY
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The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.

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SOURCES
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• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950
• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"

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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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The Great Appalachian Storm — Thanksgiving 1950

On Thanksgiving weekend 1950, one of the most meteorologically extraordinary and devastating winter storms in American history struck the eastern United States. What began as an arctic cold front rapidly evolved into a complex, multi-impact disaster that killed 160 people and became the costliest storm the nation had ever experienced at that time.

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KEY FACTS
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📅 Dates: November 23–30, 1950
📍 Region: Eastern United States — Appalachians, Ohio Valley, Northeast Coast
💀 Deaths: 160 people
❄️ Snowfall Record: Up to 62 inches at Coburn Creek, West Virginia; 57 inches across central Appalachians; 30.5 inches in Pittsburgh, PA
🌬️ Wind Records: 94 mph gust in New York City | 108 mph in Newark, NJ | 140 mph at Bear Mountain, NY | 160 mph at Mount Washington, NH
🌡️ Temperature Records: Chicago -2°F | Louisville -1°F | Lexington -3°F | Bowling Green -7°F | Somerset, KY -2°F | Williamsburg, KY +1°F
🌊 Flooding: Coastal flooding breached dikes at LaGuardia Airport; near-record flooding in eastern Pennsylvania
💰 Damage: Costliest storm on record in the United States at that time — insurance payouts exceeded any prior storm or hurricane

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METEOROLOGICAL DETAILS
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• Arctic cold front swept the Ohio Valley on November 23–24, dropping temperatures from the 40s–50s to the teens overnight
• Low pressure developed on the arctic front over the Carolinas on November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
• Storm tracked northwestward into Ohio by November 26 — warm Atlantic air and arctic air clashed in a meteorological battleground
• Storm stalled over Lake Erie on November 27–28, driving extreme winds along the entire East Coast
• Storm finally exited into Canada November 29–30

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LEGACY
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The Great Appalachian Storm exposed the severe limitations of 1950s weather forecasting, accelerating investment in improved detection, communication infrastructure, and the development of what would eventually become the modern storm warning system. The disaster helped drive the expansion of radar networks and surface weather observation stations across the eastern United States.

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SOURCES
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• NWS Jackson, KY: https://www.weather.gov/jkl/appalachianstorm1950
• NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information: "The Great Appalachian Storm in Historical Context"

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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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Lakewood Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026
Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)
Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026

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🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Lakewood, NJ (ZIP 08701)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:41:11 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:16:43 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:27:17 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:11:57 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:26:51 AM
Chatzos: 12:56:38 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:34:04 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:25:59 PM

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🌦️ NWS MOUNT HOLLY FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 3:38 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | NWS Mt. Holly NJ (PHI Office)

• Tonight: Showers/storms possible near/north of I-78, especially PA and far northern NJ, around midnight–early Friday. Instability meager — severe risk very low. Some downpours possible.
• Friday: Mostly dry during the day for most of area. Shower and storm chances increase Friday evening/night with approaching shortwave and front.
• Saturday: Showers linger, especially south of I-78, as front slowly shifts south. Clears Saturday night.
• Sunday+: Dry. Then heat builds mid-week — heat index 90s to near 100°F possible Wednesday onward.
• Marine: Sub-SCA conditions. LOW rip current risk at Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches Thursday and Friday.

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🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Lakewood/Ocean County, June 25
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1. Ocean County Children's Festival — Ocean County Library, Toms River | All day | FREE
2. Sparks's Cup Mario Kart Day — Ocean County Library Makerspace | 1:00–4:00 PM & 5:30–7:30 PM | FREE
3. Tiki Puppet Drop-In Craft — Ocean County Library, Brick Branch | 6:00–7:00 PM | Ages 2-12 | FREE
4. Summer Picnic Party at Berkeley Island County Park — 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley | 5:00–8:30 PM | FREE
5. Toms River Summer Kids Concert Series — Shelter Cove Beach, Mr. Ray performing | 7:00 PM | FREE

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📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.

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🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26
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Alos HaShachar: 3:42:32 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:18:25 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:29:23 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:14:33 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:29:36 AM
Chatzos: 12:59:42 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:37:14 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:01 PM

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🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Lakewood, NJ
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:12 PM Friday, June 26
(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:30 PM — NJ minhag)
Havdalah: 9:20 PM Saturday, June 27
(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:30 PM)

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📻 ABOUT THIS SHOW
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Baltimore Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026
Produced by Kol Simcha Productions | Weather With Enthusiasm

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📅 HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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Hebrew Date: 11 Tamuz 5786
Parsha: Chukat-Balak (double portion — diaspora cycle)
Read this Shabbos, June 27, 2026

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🕰️ TODAY'S ZMANIM — Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21215)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:56:42 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:31:37 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:19 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:25:22 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:40:03 AM
Chatzos: 1:09:25 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:46:46 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:37:31 PM

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🌦️ NWS BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FORECAST SUMMARY
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Issued: 3:55 AM EDT, June 25, 2026 | Forecasters: ADS/LFR/CJL (LWX Office)

• Today: Isolated showers possible in northern/western MD and eastern WV. 850 mb (25.10 inHg) dewpoints below 10°C limit storm development.
• Friday: Severe weather and damaging downburst wind risk as dewpoints rise above 10°C; hot air mass + mid-level dry air fuels storm downdrafts.
• Saturday: Heaviest rainfall risk as deeper moisture arrives; moist adiabatic/skinny CAPE profiles indicate heavy rain-efficient storms. Cold front crosses Saturday night.
• Next Week: Significant heat event. Upper-level ridge over Ohio Valley Tuesday–Wednesday. Highs possibly near 100°F; heat index could top 100°F.
• Small Craft Advisory on Chesapeake Bay through tonight/Friday morning.

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🎉 KIDS ACTIVITIES — Baltimore, June 25
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1. SAIL250 Maryland — Tall ship & Navy vessel tours | Inner Harbor piers & Fells Point | 11 AM–5 PM | FREE
2. Patterson Park Playground Tour — Baltimore Family Alliance | Linwood Playground | 5:30–7:00 PM | FREE
3. "How to Be a Friendly Pirate" — Brooklyn Park Community Library | 11 AM–12 PM | FREE
4. Webb Office Hours — Space Telescope Science Institute | FREE
5. Elijah's Park Playdates — Elijah's Park | FREE

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📚 WEATHER HISTORY — June 25
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On this date in 1953, a massive tornado struck Udall, Kansas — killing 80 people and destroying 90% of the town. It remains the deadliest tornado in Kansas history and prompted major advances in tornado warning systems.

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🕰️ TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Friday, June 26
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Alos HaShachar: 3:57:07 AM
Earliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:32:00 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:41:40 AM
Latest Krias Shma: 9:25:39 AM
Latest Tefila: 10:40:18 AM
Chatzos: 1:09:37 PM
Earliest Mincha: 1:46:57 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:37:35 PM

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🕯️ SHABBOS TIMES — Baltimore, MD
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): 8:19 PM Friday, June 26
(18 minutes before Shkiah of 8:37 PM — Baltimore minhag)
Havdalah: 9:27 PM Saturday, June 27
(50 minutes after Shkiah of 8:37 PM)

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📻 ABOUT THIS SHOW
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Borough Park Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — BOROUGH PARK (ZIP 11219)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:37:30 AM
Misheyakir: 4:14:16 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:21 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:31 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:27:54 AM
Chatzos: 12:58:40 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36:22 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:59 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — NWS NEW YORK (OKX)
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Issued 2:22 AM EDT, Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: BR.
Complex frontal system impacts region today–Saturday. Multiple rounds of showers; no severe weather or flash flooding anticipated. Highs today and Friday in the low-mid 80s with elevated humidity. Less humid Saturday, mid-upper 70s. Possible summer heat event early next week — confidence low for mid-week conditions (NBM showing 15+ degree spread).

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — BROOKLYN
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1. Brooklyn Children's Museum — Community Access Thursdays 2-5 PM, FREE; Field Day World Cup Edition + Lavender Blues hip-hop concert 3 PM
2. Tot Time at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, Williamsburg — 10-11 AM, FREE (ages 5 and under)
3. Stargazing at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE (walk-up, weather permitting)
4. Sofar Sounds Summer Series at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 3 — 8-10 PM, FREE
5. Brooklyn Children's Museum open for play 10 AM-5 PM

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town. Combined with the June 8 Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), June 1953 became one of the most catastrophic tornado months in U.S. history. These events drove major early tornado warning system reforms.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:37:57 AM
Misheyakir: 4:14:40 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:26:42 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:12:47 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:28:09 AM
Chatzos: 12:58:52 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:36:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:31:02 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:13 PM
(18 minutes before Friday shkiah — Borough Park minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, 9:21 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:31:03 PM)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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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.
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Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026 | West Rogers Park, Chicago
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Chukat-Balak (diaspora combined) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — WEST ROGERS PARK (ZIP 60645)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22:25 AM
Misheyakir: 4:01:31 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:26 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:04:57 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21:07 AM
Chatzos: 12:53:28 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:31:33 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:29 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY
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Mostly quiet Thursday — partly sunny, upper 70s to near 80°F inland, cooler near the lake due to lake breeze. 20% isolated shower chance in Lake County.

FRIDAY: Rain 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south of I-80. Storm threat low.
SATURDAY NIGHT: Showers/storms possible along warm front.
NEXT WEEK: First heat wave of summer — highs in the 90s, dewpoints 70s, heat indices ABOVE 100°F through mid-week.

NWS Chicago AFD issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026. Forecaster: KJB.

SPC Severe Hazard Outlook:
• Tornadoes: Level 3 (some EF-2+)
• Damaging Winds: Level 3 (gusts 60-80+ mph)
• Damaging Hail: Level 2 (some 2"+ diameter)
• Flash Flooding: Level 2 (locally significant)

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — CHICAGO
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1. Chicago Children's Museum — FREE today (Every Child Thrives Festival) 10AM-5PM, 700 E Grand Ave
2. Museum of Ice Cream — FREE today, sessions at 11AM/2PM/4PM, 435 N Michigan Ave (call ahead: 312-527-1000)
3. Millennium Park Summer Music Series — FREE, 6:30-9PM, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
4. Art Institute of Chicago — FREE for IL residents, 5-8PM, 111 S Michigan Ave
5. Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars in Concert — 7:30PM, Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (tickets required)

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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June 25, 1953 — The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town, the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. Coming just 17 days after the Flint-Beecher tornado (116 killed), it made June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 3:22:52 AM
Misheyakir: 4:01:56 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:16:48 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:05:14 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:21:23 AM
Chatzos: 12:53:40 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:31:44 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 8:30:32 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT CHUKAT-BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 8:10 PM
(20 minutes before Friday shkiah — Chicago minhag)
Havdalah: Saturday, 9:20 PM
(50 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 8:30:32 PM — Chicago minhag)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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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.
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Midwest Meltdown: Severe Weather Update — Thursday, June 25, 2026
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

The heat is building and so is the severe weather threat. This episode covers the full NWS Chicago Area Forecast Discussion from 2:50 AM CDT, June 25, 2026 — breaking down the multi-day pattern of storms, heat, and dangerous conditions heading into next week.

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SPC INDIVIDUAL SEVERE HAZARD OUTLOOK
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• Tornadoes: Level 3 — Some may be strong (EF-2+)
• Damaging Winds: Level 3 — Gusts 60–80+ mph
• Damaging Hail: Level 2 — Some ≥2" diameter
• Flash Flooding: Level 2 — May be locally significant

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KEY WEATHER MESSAGES (NWS Chicago)
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• Early morning fog dissipating quickly after sunrise
• Isolated shower chance (20%) Lake County IL this afternoon
• Rain and possible thunderstorms Friday — 20-30% north of I-80, 60-70%+ south
• Showers and thunderstorms Saturday night into early Sunday
• FIRST HEAT WAVE of the summer expected early next week
- Highs in the 90s
- Dewpoints in the 70s
- Heat indices solidly above 100°F

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EPISODE COVERS
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• Full NWS LOT Area Forecast Discussion (issued 2:50 AM CDT Jun 25, 2026)
• Technical terms explained: surface cold front, EML (Elevated Mixed Layer),
model spread, convective enhancement, short wave, upper-level ridge,
"ring of fire" convection, lake breeze
• SPC Individual Severe Hazard Outlook breakdown
• Safety guidance for heat wave and severe storm threats

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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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.
Contact: [email protected]
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Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
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Jerusalem Morning Briefing — Thursday, June 25, 2026
Weather With Enthusiasm | Kol Simcha Productions

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HEBREW DATE & PARSHA (ISRAEL CYCLE)
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11 Tamuz 5786
Parashat Balak (Israel cycle) — read Shabbos June 27

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TODAY'S ZMANIM — JERUSALEM
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Alos HaShachar: 4:07:30 AM
Misheyakir: 4:35:29 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:08 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:27 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:33 AM
Chatzos: 12:41:46 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:17:19 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48:24 PM

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WEATHER SUMMARY — JERUSALEM
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Classic Mediterranean summer day. Sunny and warm with a high of 28–30°C (82–86°F). Extreme UV index (11–12) — protect accordingly. Westerly sea breeze arriving mid-morning, moderating the heat. Humidity around 30%. Pressure at 1016 hPa (30.00 inHg). No rain in the forecast for the next 10+ days.

5-Day Outlook: Friday–Sunday highs 29–32°C, sunny and clear. Possible Sharav (hot, dry easterly wind) Monday–Tuesday pushing temps to 35°C+. Stay hydrated.

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KIDS ACTIVITIES — JERUSALEM
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1. Free morning yoga — Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
2. Israel Museum — world-class art and archaeology
3. Bloomfield Science Museum — interactive exhibits for all ages
4. Tower of David — panoramic views of the Old City
5. Old City stroll — Jewish Quarter, Kotel, and shuk

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WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 25
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On June 25, 1953, a devastating tornado outbreak struck the Great Plains. The Udall, Kansas tornado killed 80 people and destroyed 90% of the town — the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. The outbreak came less than two weeks after the Flint-Beecher tornado of June 8, making June 1953 one of the most catastrophic tornado months in American history.

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TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — FRIDAY, JUNE 26 (12 Tamuz)
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Alos HaShachar: 4:07:50 AM
Misheyakir: 4:35:49 AM
Netz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:35:26 AM
Sof Zman Krias Shma: 9:08:42 AM
Sof Zman Tefila: 10:19:48 AM
Chatzos: 12:41:58 PM
Mincha Gedola: 1:17:31 PM
Shkiah (Sunset): 7:48:30 PM

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SHABBOS TIMES — PARASHAT BALAK
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Hadlakas Neiros (Candle Lighting): Friday, 7:08 PM
(40 minutes before Friday shkiah — Jerusalem minhag)
Havdalah (Shabbos ends): Saturday, 8:30 PM
(tzeit 42 min — 42 minutes after Saturday shkiah of 7:48:35 PM)

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
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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.
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Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
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Episode Title: Midwest Meltdown: 80-Degree Dew Points and the Ring of Fire!  

Slightly more humid than classic St Louis Missouri. 

• 00:03 - 01:04: Introduction to the heat wave and high dew points for next week, focusing on the Midwest and the consistent heat dome.
• 01:04 - 02:07: Explanation of heat dome decameter readings and how dew points are the "hidden heat" despite seemingly moderate temperatures.
• 02:07 - 03:08: Forecasting extreme heat indices (105-110°F) for next week, highlighting the unusual widespread 80-81°F dew points.
• 03:08 - 04:14: Discussion of how wind affects perceived temperature in low vs. mid 90s, and the continued high humidity in the Midwest.
• 04:14 - 05:22: Mention of Illinois tornado record and detailed forecast of an 81°F dew point around July 1st in western Illinois/eastern Missouri.
• 05:22 - 06:47: Specific cities and their forecast temperatures and dew points around July 1st-2nd, with emphasis on central Illinois, Indiana, and the Iowa-Missouri corridor.
• 06:47 - 07:51: List of cities most likely to hit 80°F dew points, and the periphery status of Chicago and St. Louis.
• 07:51 - 08:52: Detailed tracking of the 589 decameter line and Chicago's position on the edge of the heat dome, intensifying to 594 decameters by July 2-3.
• 08:52 - 09:55: Chicago falling out of the heat dome by Thursday night as the dome shifts southwest and a trough of low pressure approaches.
• 09:55 - 10:43: The pattern breakdown for Chicago, with the dome shifting west and a cold front approaching by July 3rd-4th.
• 10:43 - 11:46: Introduction of the "Ring of Fire" phenomenon: severe storms forming on the northern and western edges of the heat dome's 588 decameter boundary.
• 11:46 - 12:49: Regions expected to experience repeated severe storms (Northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana) while Chicago may sit on the ring.
• 12:49 - 13:17: Final summary of the Ring of Fire, explaining how the dome suppresses storms internally but pushes moisture to explode into storms on its periphery, affecting Chicago by July 2-4.

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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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