Episode
Chasing March Twisters, Record Hail & Volcano Plumes
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- Weekly Weather Brief
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- Mar 13, 2026
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- 857
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Summary
Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin are joined this week by storm chaser Jen Walton, founder of Girls Who Chase, for a lively rundown of some of the biggest weather stories making headlines right now. They start in the Upper Midwest, where early-season severe weather brought tornadoes and impressive hail well ahead of the traditional spring peak. They break down the atmospheric setup that fueled these storms and what it might signal as severe weather season ramps up. Next, the conversation turns to the Storm Prediction Center’s updated severe weather outlook graphics. Emily, Kerrin, and Jen discuss what the new probability scales and hatching mean, and why communicating these evolving risk categories clearly to the public is more important than ever. Finally, they head to the Pacific to talk about eye-catching volcanic plumes rising from Hawaii and Jen shares her insight as a volcano photographer. From early-season twisters to evolving forecast tools and towering volcanic plumes, this week’s Weekly Weather Brief connects the science behind the headlines in a quick, engaging conversation! Links: Girls Who Chase: https://www.girlswhochase.com Storm Prediction Center: https://www.spc.noaa.gov Tornado over frozen lake: https://x.com/willwwmt/status/2030050728945811585?s=46&t=tAKk3gx3afyvmgcMxuujMA