BEHIND THE WEATHER: With Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell
Behind The Weather: Tornado Alley (MONDAY at 5:30pm, 8:00pm and 9:30pm)- Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell takes a look behind the destructive Memorial Day tornado outbreak in Ohio and what caused tornadoes to last late into the night. Eric also look at new research that shows the traditional 'tornado alley' expanding into Ohio. What is the cause of this expansion and what it may mean for future severe weather seasons in the state?
Behind The Weather: Tropical Impact (TUESDAY at 5:30pm, 8:00pm and 9:30pm)- Tropical weather season, or Hurricane season, got underway June the 1st and lasts through November. Ohio does occasionally get impacted by these tropical systems. Chief Meteorologist Eric Elwell looks into the science of how tropical systems impact Ohio and if a hurricane could ever have a direct impact. He also takes a look back at two devastating storms that impacted Ohio, Hurricanes Sandy and Ike.
Behind The Weather: Air Quality Alert (WEDNESDAY at 5:30pm, 8:00pm and 9:30pm)- We get them issued several times a year, mainly during the summer. What does an Air Quality Alert really mean and how are companies working to improve the air that we breathe. There are multiple types of pollutants that trigger these alerts. Eric Elwell finds out which ones are significantly worse and why we could have an increase in the most severe pollutants.
Behind The Weather: Derechos (THURSDAY at 5:30pm, 8:00pm and 9:30pm)- It was a term many in Ohio had never heard of until 7 years ago. The weekend of June 29th is the anniversary of the 2012 Derecho that blasted much of Ohio with 80 to 90 mph wind gusts. It was one of the most devastating storms to ever hit the state. What causes a derecho and how common are they? Chief Meteorologist takes a look back at the derecho and explores what to look for in the future.