Whatever the Weather

Meteorological summer is defined as the months of June, July, and August. And despite a rainy and cooler start to June, the rest of Summer 2023 was brutally hot because of a strong and persistent high-pressure system, conversationally known as a “heat dome.” To tie a bow on the end of this summer, August 2023 is now officially San Antonio’s hottest month ever on record. The average temperature for...

In this Whatever the Weather episode, Sarah and Mia talk about what it means to be in a “triple-dip” La Niña. Dive into the science behind La Niña, how those conditions form, and where we go from here in this brand new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re relaunching our Whatever the Weather podcast in the best way possible -- getting to know Mia! In this opening episode of season 3, Floresville native Mia shares her passion for weather and, yes, even Dutch Bros Coffee. Be sure to check out the video version. How to watch: On KSAT.com On KSAT’s free streaming app that works with most smart devices On KSAT’s YouTube page By signing up for the...

Whatever the Weather podcast is returning for it's third season. This time you'll hear new voices like Mia Montgomery, our newest addition to the KSAT Weather team, Justin Horne and other local experts in all things meteorology and STEM. Be sure to subscribe to get the alert when a new episode drops every month. You can also subscribe to our YouTube page for the video version of each episode. See...

Yea. You read that right ... Kaiti Blake is leaving KSAT after more than 5 years. In this episode we look back at some of her favorite experiences and the impact she's had on the community and her coworkers before she signs off for good. Don't worry Whatever the Weather isn't going anywhere. Stay tuned for Season 3 where Sarah will bring in all kinds of experts in weather, climate, environmental s...

Every episode we ask for your weather questions and answer a couple before starting the show. In this episode we take the time to go back and revisit some of the ones we didn't get to earlier in the season. From high pressure and saharan dust to what it's like being a meteorologist and tips for people interested in this profession-- join us in this Question and Answer episode. And head to our webs...

As meteorologists we spend a lot of time talking about rains and storms but this episode if about the opposite of that-- drought. It's a move of a weather pattern than a weather phenomena and is something most of the United States deals with on the daily. Here in San Antonio, it's important to understand the effects of drought and how to help conserve water. In this episode we also look into how c...

The Big Freeze. The Arctic Blast. The Winter Storm. Whatever you call it, there’s no doubt you remember the cold, wintry weather that crippled San Antonio and Texas in February 2021. In the newest episode of the Whatever the Weather podcast, KSAT meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey look back at the historic event as the anniversary approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Sarah and Kaiti tackle a few different weather myths and some folklore in Episode 4 of their Whatever the Weather podcast. Here’s a preview of the topics they ponder and discuss this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A hurricane or tropical storm can cause complete destruction for those in the storm’s path. Thankfully, forecasting these weather beasts has improved greatly in the past few decades. In this episode of Whatever the Weather, Meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey detail the science behind what it takes to make a hurricane. Do you know the difference between hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons? T...

In this episode of Whatever the Weather, meteorologists Kait Blake and Sarah Spivey explore the topic of hail, how it's formed, notable hail events in South Texas and safety tips. They also answer viewer questions. Read more or ask a question here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a meteorologist is a lot more than standing in front of a green screen and reading a temperature map! In fact, it takes years of education, training and — let’s be honest — a bit of hairspray to be able to bring you your local forecast. In this episode of Whatever the Weather, meteorologists Kaiti Blake and Sarah Spivey walk through how they became meteorologists, which universities they att...

They're all the rage every summer...hurricanes. But these mammoth storms are complicated, and often lead to widespread destruction. Today, Sarah and Kaiti discuss how hurricanes form and some of the most devastating storms in America's history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you watched the national news this week, you probably heard all about the potential for 'catastrophic' and 'deadly' tornadoes across parts of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma on Monday, May 20th. The Storm Prediction Center even issued a rare 'high risk' for severe weather...the first one of its kind in over two years. While it was an active day with plenty of severe weather reported, the quest...

Hey y'all! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Whatever the Weather.' Today, Kaiti and Sarah take turns interviewing each other about life's tough questions like, "Who's your biggest influence?" and silly questions like "What would your theme song be if you ran for president?" You know...all of the hard-hitting questions that you've been DYING to know the answers to ;) Seriously though, Ka...

Y'all. Let's be real...we've been incredibly busy over the last few weeks. Today's episode is a short one...a quick catch-up on what's been going on in our world and why we've been MIA recently. But, don't worry! We'll have a fresh ep for you next week! Thanks for your love and support ~ Sarah & Kaiti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drumroll, please.... Today we have a very special guest, Meteorologist Justin Horne! Throughout his decade-long career, Justin has seen it all as a broadcast meteorologist: tornadoes, snow storms, and hail. Today, Sarah and Kaiti talk with Justin about how these giant chunks of ice develop within thunderstorms, the damage hail can cause, and some historical and monumental hail storms of the past....

It's the mother of all weather phenomena...thunderstorms! But how the heck do thunderstorms develop? Today, the ladies give you the 411 on these rumbly giants of weather. Kaiti even chats about a thunderstorm that caused quite a bit of fuss in the 1600s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Severe weather season is upon us! Are you prepared? Today, Kaiti and Sarah discuss ways to stay safe during severe storms and flooding events. The ladies lay out a few legitimate sources for weather like your local news or National Weather Service radios to keep you safe and informed. Bottom line: the automatic forecast on your phone just won't do! Please enjoy today's episode and don't forget to...

Oh lordy, we're pretty sure you've heard this buzzword on the national news...a "bomb" cyclone. Yes, these really exist! But they're not quite as rare as you may think. In today's episode, Sarah and Kaiti explain the science behind "explosive cyclogenesis" and interesting historical examples...like 1993's Storm of the Century.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Earth's atmosphere is truly amazing. It's how we breathe and have life! But the atmosphere is not so kind on other planets. Today, Sarah and Kaiti discuss some of the suffocating and extreme atmospheres in our Solar System. The ladies end with a heart-to-heart about some of the challenges of having to deal with self image when working on television. Please don't forget to review, rate, and sub...

Drought is nature's quiet and slow killer. Responsible for the collapse of many different civilizations, drought continues to have substantial impacts on today's modern economies. In this episode, Sarah and Kaiti explore what events lead up to a drought, how we define it, and interesting historical examples of dry spells. They even manage to throw in a reference to Spongebob ;)  Learn more about y...

This past Sunday, March 3rd, twenty-three lives were lost due to a devastating EF4 tornado...the most lives lost from a single tornado in nearly six years. In today's episode, Sarah and Kaiti discuss the events that led up to the tragedy and tackle the challenges of forecasting and warning for such an event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flash floods are often underestimated. In reality, flash flooding causes the most deaths and injuries of any other type of weather year after year. In today's episode, Kaiti and Sarah describe what differentiates flash flooding from your typical flood, and take a trip back in time to the worst flood in U.S. history - the Johnstown Flood of 1889.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

For many, the phrase 'El Niño' conjures up memories of Chris Farley doing a hilarious bit on SNL. For meteorologists, the phenomenon of El Niño can mean the difference between a quiet, peaceful spring - or an active severe weather season. Here, Sarah and Kaiti explain the mysterious and misunderstood El Niño...and what it means for our weather in the United States. Keep listening for a case of mis...