Weather Realness

Illinois Public Media - WILL

Illinois Public Media premieres a new weekly radio program and podcast, a partnership with the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Weather Realness brings the best weather and climate scientists in Illinois to help the public understand weather and climate by providing scientific facts and enlightening conversation.

  1. 12h ago

    How to stay safe during extreme heat

    It’s summer time and that means warmer temperatures. Learn how to stay safe during extreme heat.

  2. 13h ago

    Why Garden Hills floods and how new infrastructure could help

    Garden Hills has experienced chronic flooding for decades. We discuss how flooding affects communities and the engineering behind the Garden Hills Neighborhood drainage project.

  3. Jun 6

    How the National Weather Service plans weather safety for the FIFA World Cup

    The FIFA World Cup is just days away. But weather hazards like extreme heat and storms can pose a risk to players and fans. We talk about how the National Weather Service manages weather safety for sporting events like this one.

  4. Jun 6

    Meteorologist professor reviews the science behind “Pressure”

    “Pressure” is a war film about D-Day that spotlights the importance of weather forecasting in military decisions. We break down the weather science behind the film how weather forecasting has evolved.

  5. May 30

    How weather forecasting evolved from guesswork to science

    Weather forecasts are a part of everyday life, but predicting the weather was once considered impossible. Learn how meteorology evolved from early observations and hand calculations into the modern science we rely on today.

  6. May 30

    What summer weather could look like in Illinois this year

    Summer isn’t always just hot. From thunderstorms and flash floods, summer can bring a variety of hazards. We talk about what Illinois residents can expect for the months ahead.

  7. May 9

    How a dust storm swept across central Illinois earlier this week

    Dust storms are unusual in Illinois, but they can be dangerous. We talk about the dust warning we received earlier this week and how it happened.

  8. May 9

    What wildfire season looks like in Illinois and the risks they bring

    While wildfires aren’t common in Illinois, they do occur twice every year. We take a deeper look at the wildfire season in our state and how they’re changing under climate change.

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About

Illinois Public Media premieres a new weekly radio program and podcast, a partnership with the Department of Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in the School of Earth, Society & Environment at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Weather Realness brings the best weather and climate scientists in Illinois to help the public understand weather and climate by providing scientific facts and enlightening conversation.

Information

  • Creator
    Illinois Public Media - WILL
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 University of Illinois
  • Show Website
    Weather Realness

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