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Natural disasters and extreme weather can happen without warning, and being prepared for these events is critical. And with the impacts of climate change, more Americans than ever are at risk of natural disasters. How can families and communities prepare? This series shares real stories from people affected by natural disasters and educates viewers on how they can be prepared.

Only one hurricane has ever hit South America. What does it reveal about how hurricanes really work?
Will the 2026 El Niño be the strongest we’ve ever seen? What can the one in 1877 tell us?
Can a vast radioactive site power AI and clean energy, or become the next disaster?
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Only one hurricane has ever hit South America. What does it reveal about how hurricanes really work?
Will the 2026 El Niño be the strongest we’ve ever seen? What can the one in 1877 tell us?
Can a vast radioactive site power AI and clean energy, or become the next disaster?
Is a spot in the Southwest safe from natural disasters or is there a more sinister explanation?
New York City is racing to prepare for the true superstorm.
Tornado Alley is shifting — and the new one is deadlier. Here's why.
Why is the Guadalupe River America's deadliest? Science, "Rain Bombs," and Flash Flood Alley.
Something unexpected is changing Antarctica and scientists finally know why.
What if Earth crossed a climate tipping point like Venus once did?
Weathered investigates why civilizations collapse during climate shocks—and how we can avoid it.
Episodes
Understanding the climate endgame isn’t pessimism. It’s risk management.
Nearly a year after the devastating Los Angeles fires, Maiya May returns to document the recovery.
Maiya breaks down new research showing the impacts of accelerated sea level rise.
Maiya explores the giants of Earth’s volcanic past: the Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs).
Maiya May talks with scientist Tim Lenton about Earth systems at risk of crossing tipping points.
Hurricanes are intensifying faster than ever before. What will hurricanes of the future look like?
This hidden toll uncovers what exactly is causing millions of “invisible deaths” in the Southeast.
What does this study means for our future?
In this episode, we’ll find out WHEN and WHERE peak water is expected to hit.
In this episode, we dive into the controversy to uncover what is really going on with atoll islands.
In this episode of Weathered, we dig into the science behind the Cascadia Megaquake.
In this episode of Weathered, we break down: What wet-bulb temperature actually means.
Extras
Check out this preview of Weathered: After the LA Firestorm, coming to PBS January 7th.
Check out this preview of Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm, coming to PBS March 19th.
Here's a sneak peak at our new longform series from Weathered!
Specials
In this episode, we explore what scientists know about the Urban Heat Island Effect.
Fires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year, but why?
Our oceans are going to look VERY different, but HOW different?
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