Weekly Weather Brief

Drought, Fire Risk & Earth Week Wins

April 24, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week on Weekly Weather Brief, Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin are joined by climatologist Becky Bolinger to break down worsening drought conditions across the U.S.They explain how drought is measured, why rainfall deficits aren’t as simple as they sound, and what it really takes to recover. Plus, a look at growing fire risk, air quality concerns, and why the type of rain matters just as much as how much falls.To wrap up, a few Earth Week reflections and a look ahead at patterns that could bring some relief.

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