Fatal Forecast: Series 1 

Remember when watching the weather forecast was a soothing alternative to the news? These days the weather forecast is the news and it feels like every other day becomes the hottest, coldest, dampest or driest ever recorded somewhere. What should we know about major storms? How should we prepare for a world where the only thing that’s predictable, is unpredictability? This series answers some of these vital questions, with an in-depth look at the increase in major weather events, and their consequences and with our panel of experts, scientists and meteorologists

Tornados
In this dramatic episode, we will travel into the eye of the storm with tornado chasers and visit the leading scientists in Europe and the U.S. who are making advances in combating these deadly forces of nature

Hurricanes
In this episode, with the guidance and help of our experts, including a storm chaser videographer, we will try to understand if the number and strength of these powerful tropical storms is really on the increase and what, if anything, we can do about them.

Heatwaves
A recent report published by NOAA and NASA confirmed that 2010 to 2019 was the hottest decade since record keeping began 140 years ago. In July of 2018, new temperature records were set around the world and Death Valley experienced the hottest month ever recorded on earth. Heat waves that last for days at a time can be lethal; throwing public services and health care into chaos.

The Polar Vortex
In this episode, we will meet with scientists throughout the world who are investigating the science behind the polar vortex in order to gain a greater understanding of its effect on our weather.

Floods
In this episode, we’ll study the science behind this most deadly force of nature and meet with flood experts in France, the U.S. and parts of Asia, where monsoon rains can wipe out homes, bridges and entire villages in just minutes.

Droughts
In this episode we analyze the main categories of drought: Meteorological, Agricultural, and Socio-economic.

Tsunamis
In this episode, we meet with scientists in Japan, Europe and the U.S. who are studying the science behind tsunamis and developing warning systems that will best help the public survive these deadly forces of nature.

Lightning
In this episode, we’ll meet with Jeff Peters, a meteorologist and lightning safety expert for NOAA who has devoted most of his career to the protection of life and property from severe storms