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 the month was 90.6 degrees with a staggering average high of 103.0 degrees. For all but two days, the thermometer reached the triple digits...wow! Speaking of triple digits, this summer also brought the longest streak of consecutive triple-digit days on record. After an initial stretch of 15 consecutive triple-digit days in July that ended on a day where we found a few storms in the area, we started another streak on July 30. This second streak would go on for 23 days before finally coming to an end on August 22 when South Texas saw rain from Tropical Storm Harold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you in the new year! -Sarah Spivey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 studies and STEM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 website below to send us more! Be sure to check out the video version on ksat.com or the KSAT Youtube page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 climate change is effecting drought and how we deal with it. Don't forget to submit your questions to Sarah Spivey and Kaiti Blake by visiting the Whatever the Weather page on ksat.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? The ladies chat about this, too. Sarah and Kaiti also discuss historical storms, such as the Galveston 1900 hurricane, which still stands as America’s deadliest natural disaster EVER. For this week’s episode, Sarah and Kaiti recorded at the San Antonio Food Bank, which responds to natural disasters locally and across the state. The SA Food Bank is always open for volunteers and donations. If you’d like to contribute, please visit https://safoodbank.org/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 attended, and a little about their first jobs in the business. Sarah and Kaiti also explain what a day in their shoes looks like, from getting ready to go on camera, to presenting the weather in a creative way, and whether or not they read the prompter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 

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 question remains whether or not the forecast was a bust. Today, Meteorologists Sarah Spivey and Justin Horne recap Monday's events.

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, Kaiti and Sarah dive deep and hope you learn a little bit more about your local 'weather ladies!' Enjoy! Please remember to review, rate, and subscribe.

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

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. Enjoy!

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. 

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 review, rate, and subscribe. Thanks, y'all!

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.