Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg

The GOES-U weather satellite was set to launch on June 25, and it's going to make a big difference in how we cover weather and keep people safe from extreme weather events. The images it will capture will be four times sharper than the previous generation of GOES satellite, and the data and detail we will get from the new GOES-U will help improve our forecasts and keep people safer in a time of in...

The heat has arrived and it's here to stay! In this episode of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg breaks down a sweltering stretch of hot weather that will continue into next week. While temperatures won't be smashing any records for the month of June, Lee says the calling card of this pattern is its staying power. In fact, the overall pattern through June to early July favors above average temperatures...

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, as is the unofficial start of summer. Lee Goldberg explains why getting away early for your weekend on Thursday might be a bad idea. He looks at the forecast for the three-day weekend, and offers his thoughts on the best (and worst) days of the bunch. Plus, hurricane season is around the corner, and an early forecast suggests it could be an unusually strong one. Wh...

In this episode of Weather or Not, meteorologist Lee Goldberg forecasts the wet weather that's on the way, and dives deeper into the potential impact of Canadian wildfires on our area. Smoke from those wildfires has prompted health warnings across the Upper Midwest and Montana for the second year in a row. The question is, will it get that bad for our area? If you recall, wildfire smoke draped the...

We’ve spoken about rockets on “Weather or Not” before, but in this special edition of the podcast, we throw you for a curve – ball! Lee Goldberg meets the “Rocket” himself, legendary MLB pitcher Roger Clemens. Lee is a devout Red Sox fan and New England native, and Rocket is one of Lee’s boyhood idols, with the 1986 World Series a core memory. Join Lee and Roger for a wide-ranging conversation. Th...

In the latest edition of Weather Or Not, Lee Goldberg breaks down a number of topics: including this week's rainy weather, our long-range pattern and a recap of his total eclipse adventure. This week has felt like a combination of a June preview and a March rewind, with temperatures reaching as high as 82 on Monday before we bottom out in the upper 40s by Thursday. So, what will it be come late-Ap...

The calendar has flipped to April, but some areas across the Tri-State, mainly upstate New York, are bracing for snow this week. Even those missing the snow will see wintery chill, heavy rain, the risk of flooding and stiff winds, which will bring weather-related disruptions. The nor'easter will be a slow mover as it delivers significant snow to New England, extending the ski season, and showers w...

In this edition of Weather or Not, Lee Goldberg takes a look at a progressively rainy week that could impact the New York Mets home opener, and dives into the weather pattern as we approach the total solar eclipse. What has started out as a mainly dry week will become dreary and rainy as a storm approaches our area. This storm is all about rainfall, with a wave of low pressure that could slow the...

Lee Goldberg takes "Weather or Not" on the road to Muscoot Farm in the Westchester County community of Katonah. You may think of places much farther north, like Vermont, as hubs of maple sugaring, but local farms like Muscoot tap delicious syrup from their own maple trees. It's a seasonal tradition that's beloved, but like so many things that depend on climate, global warming is shaping its future...

We're in for another stormy week, as Lee Goldberg times out not one, not two, but three rounds of rainmakers over the next five days. The first one will come overnight on Tuesday, with the steadiest rain happening during the morning commute. The next soaker comes Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, with the heaviest period likely coming Wednesday evening. We'll get a little breather on Friday when...

We're in for a stormy night come Wednesday evening! A gusty squall line bringing tornado threats to the Midwest will be less dynamic by the time it gets to our area, but we could still see gusty winds and embedded heavy downpours for several hours Wednesday night. Once the storm moves out, it will usher in a winter whiplash of cold air that could see temperatures plummet 25-30 degrees by Thursday...

In this episode of 'Weather or Not,' Lee Goldberg takes us through a spring preview that will end stormy – maybe even with a squall line coming through the area Wednesday evening. Rounds of gusty downpours will be followed by a winter whiplash, carrying a blast of cold air that will last for one day, but it will result in a sharp temperature drop Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The Tri-Stat...

Artificial intelligence is taking weather forecasting to the next level. In this episode of "Weather or Not," we are exploring a technology that will be a game changer in improving the accuracy of forecasts, especially vital in an era when life-threatening extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. Lee Goldberg first takes us into the weeds of how he constructs a forecast -- the mix...

A fast-moving winter storm set to hit the Tri-State area could be disruptive overnight and into Saturday morning. Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg times out the latest threat which could bring some slushy accumulations to much of the area, leading to slippery roadways and low visibility. In fact, snowfall totals in northern New Jersey could see a slight bump, according to the lates...

SNOW FORECAST UPDATE MONDAY EVENING, 2/12/24: The usual bulls-eye of the Catskills will be on the low end of this powerful coastal storm, as areas that only yesterday were in for a coating may now be seeing 4 to 8 inches, including New York City and Long Island. Listen to Lee's earlier, comprehensive overview in the episode published before this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

New York City and the Tri-State are preparing for a significant coastal storm expected to pack high winds and dump heavy snow in some areas, leading to school closures, warnings against traveling by road and the possible disruption of flights. Lee Goldberg goes in-depth in this special edition of Weather or Not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will winter make a comeback? Yes, it's been mild much of this winter, and we've only had enough snow to barely break our persistent snow drought. But at long last, factors are coming together (jet stream activity, polar vortex, more snow cover to the north) in a way that could unleash a good long stretch of winter. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok thinks that after the pattern change...

These are exciting times in space exploration. And to explain just how exciting things are is our special guest on “Weather or Not,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. Nelson gives us an update on the latest new frontiers: America’s return to the moon with the Artemis program -- and why we're picking the dark South Pole for astronauts to explore; how we’re exploring Mars (and looking for signs of lif...

Mark your calendars – and start booking those travel plans! There’s a brilliant celestial event that will be coming up in just a short time: a total eclipse of the sun that will be visible on a “path of totality” from the Southwest to the Northeast. Totality will be coming very close to the Tri-State area, and we're going to tell you the best way to see it, advise you on how to stay safe while wat...

Here we snow again! A second winter storm will bring a fresh blanket of snow across New York City and the Tri-State with heavier amounts piling up in parts of New Jersey. The wind is not forecasted to be unusually strong, but it may be enough to blow snow around and reduce visibility. The roads and sidewalks are likely to get slippery and slick, especially as snow falls more consistently into Frid...

Here we go again! A powerful low pressure system will bring more heavy rainfall and gusty winds Friday night into early Saturday morning. Rainfall totals and winds won't be as high as Tuesday, but impact will still be significant given our weakened state. Flooding is once again a concern, and Lee times it all out and highlights the areas and times of concern. Then, next week, things get trickier,...

Our active weather pattern shows no signs of letting up, with a powerful winter storm that will impact much of the country poised to wreak havoc on the Tri-State area later Tuesday into Wednesday, and more systems ahead in coming days.  This latest storm, a type known as a Cutter, will wallop the Midwest with heavy snow. In New York area, we are facing an all-rain event, one that promises to dump...

The storm that will hit the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast has inspired considerable "snow-ticipation," but for at least New York City, it looks like a case of too fast, too weak, and too warm, Lee Goldberg says in his latest "Weather or Not" podcast. He still can't write off a few inches in New York City but the storm would have to intensify faster, and the formation of heavy bands of precipitati...

In this episode of Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg, we talk about the recent flood emergency all the way through the holiday forecast. We have faced a couple of deluges over the past few weeks in December and it's caused a major flood event over parts of the Tri-State area. Is that something we have to get used to? Is it this unusual in December? Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weath...

Welcome to 'Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg', a weather and science podcast from WABC-TV Eyewitness News in New York. Lee, the chief meteorologist at WABC-TV, is more than a forecaster. He has a vast knowledge of topics ranging from science to space -- and he can't wait to share it all with you. The podcast will bring you long-range weather forecasting, compelling interviews with experts, and sto...