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The James Webb Space Telescope & the difficulties of forecasting the Keys

We are now seeing the Universe as never before, and it's colors are telling us a new story. All thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Plus, the Florida Keys have plenty of sunshine and mild weather. It's also home to many boaters, snorkelers, and divers alike. But forecasting the weather here is no day at the beach: That's on this episode of Weather or Not?

1st African American Woman to reach the Pacific Ocean's Depths

It is an honor to interview Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of Esri, the first African American Woman, to reach one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean. What was she there to accomplish? And of all the incredible parts of her voyage find out what surprised her at the bottom. That's on this episode of Weather or Not?

Post Ian impacts statewide

Its been days since Major category 4 Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida's SW coast. Fatalities stand just under 100 as of this interview, with many years ahead of reconstruction. We wish our Neighbors to the west much luck in getting their homes and lives back together. But there is another impact that may be just as devastating. Meteorologist Brent Cameron takes a look at what happens now, not just to the storm survivors, but every policy holder in the state.

NASA crashes into asteroid

NASA successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid this week, hoping to see if they could move it. The mission could save our planet one day if ever threatened by a doomsday asteroid. That's on this issue of Weather or Not.

Report reveals new information on water quality levels across the U.S.

A new report reveals new information on water quality levels across the U.S, conducted by the Surfrider Foundation. We discuss what this report reveals and and ways you can better protect our waters​. Meteorologist Jackson Dill has the story on this week's edition of Weather or Not?

Updated NOAA forecast and new UM technology

We've reached the Peak of hurricane season. NOAA updates the seasonal forecast. Will it go up or down. Plus, tropical forecasters would like new technology to better improve the forecasts. The University of Miami is at the forefront of this type of research. That's all this week on Weather or Not.

Hurricane Hunters

The tropics are getting active as we move into peak season. Hurricane Hunters are back in action and flying into the heart of tropical systems. How do they do it? What do they use to capture valuable data to send back to the hurricane center? We go one on one with a crew member to find out the inner workings of the recon planes and their crews. Only on Weather or Not.

Sun protection and Rubicon

South Florida is a sun lover's paradise, but if you're not careful, it can be hazardous to your health. We'll see what's new with sun protection. Plus, who is ready to come in and help after a disaster? We chat with an organization that does just that. That's on this week's edition of Weather or Not.

Hurricane Andrew - 30th anniversary

Thirty years ago this week, a monster of a storm struck South Florida. Hurricane Andrew came ashore as an incredibly powerful and destructive category 5 system. We go back to the archives and bring the play by play sound as it all unfolded.

Sea Turtles

Many species of Sea Turtles are on the brink. Is there anything we can do to help them thrive and stay safe? We have a special edition of Weather or Not that looks at their present state of health and what their future may be. Meteorologist Vivian Gonzalez anchors this episode.
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