Weather with Enthusiasm — Afternoon Update (Thursday, August 27, 2026)
In this special afternoon update, we cover the latest National Weather Service discussions and active weather alerts as of 3:00 p.m. CDT.
Episode Highlights:
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Severe Weather: Live severe thunderstorm and flash flood watches and warnings across the Northeast Corridor and Mid-Atlantic, with a localized tornado threat.
National Heat & Tropics: Extreme heat warnings continuing in the Southwest, updates on newly formed Tropical Storm Dolly in the central Atlantic, post-tropical Iselle, and a Fujiwhara interaction between two storms near Guam.
Early Alaska Snow: Tracking the season's first mountain snow setup with up to 5 inches expected in the Brooks Range above 3,000 feet.
Looking Ahead: Building heat, humidity, and Gulf moisture returning to the Plains, Midwest, and South next week.
Local Zmanim: Halachic times for Chicago, Illinois (ZIP 60645).
Global Audience: Celebrating milestones with listeners across 31 countries and territories worldwide.
Hosted by Simcha Lefton and produced by Kol Simcha Productions.
Source Notes & Official Links:
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 Convective Outlook
Weather Prediction Center Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Discussion
National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Dolly Advisory
National Hurricane Center Atlantic Tropical Weather Discussion
National Hurricane Center Post-Tropical Cyclone Iselle Advisory
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