Crashing into an Asteroid

September 26, 2022

Special podcast this week with a cool project from NASA called DART. They will crash into an asteroid, attempting to alter its orbit. We spoke with an official from NASA on WISH-TV's Daybreak Monday morning to talk about it.

September 20, 2002 tornado outbreak

September 21, 2022

20 years ago the longest track tornado occurred in the state of Indiana. This week, we are taking a look back at the September 20, 2002 tornado outbreak.

Rare tropical system in California

September 14, 2022

Tropical storm Kay played an impact for parts of southern California this past weekend - an area known for it's beautiful weather. I'm looking at what happened and how unusual the event was.

August and Summer recap

September 07, 2022

Summer 2022 is in the books! I'm taking a look at where the numbers stack up historically, plus an update on the Atlantic hurricane season as we hit the peak time of year for tropical activity.

September 2022 preview

August 31, 2022

Meteorological Fall begins as we open up the month of September. I'm looking ahead at what to expect this month, along with some historical weather events that have happened.

30 year anniversary of Andrew

August 24, 2022

It's been 30 years since one of the strongest and costliest hurricanes made landfall in the United States. We're taking a look back at Hurricane Andrew.

Big boom over Utah

August 17, 2022

There was some loud booms heard over parts of Utah over the weekend. What was it? We're taking a look with the help of some weather tools.

Drought update and Kentucky flooding

August 10, 2022

Recent rains have helped out the drought situation across the state of Indiana, and an update to the ongoing flooding issues in eastern Kentucky.

August 2022 preview

August 03, 2022

We're looking back at the month of July and taking a look ahead at what to expect for the month of August.

Areal flood vs. flash flood

July 27, 2022

Recapping some historic flooding in St. Louis this week, plus breaking down the difference between an areal flood and a flash flood.

Record heat in Europe

July 20, 2022

It's been a pretty hot summer for us, but unprecedented heat is being recorded for much of western Europe. I'm also looking at how the drought conditions are impacting agriculture across the state.

Comparing our drought to 2012

July 13, 2022

Our pattern continues to run dry, but how bad is it? The last significant drought around central Indiana was back in 2012. How does this year compare to that drought? We're looking at some of the data and looking ahead to what's next.

July 2022 preview

July 06, 2022

Coming off an exceptionally dry June, we look ahead to the hottest month of the year in central Indiana to see if we can break up the building drought. Plus, some historical events that have happened during the month of July in this weeks podcast.

Dry stretch continues

June 29, 2022

Much of the state is considered abnormally dry, and our June will likely wrap up as one of the top 10 driest on record. Drought conditions are continuing to build across much of the state as we head into the hot month of July. We're looking at some scenarios that could play out over the next few weeks that could help us out.

Is a drought building?

June 22, 2022

We've gone several days without rain with some pretty intense heat across the state over the last week. June is typically the wettest month of the year, but 2022 has been anything but. Could we be looking at the early stages of a drought in Indiana. I'm looking ahead at what's next.

Mid-June severe weather history

June 15, 2022

June is one of the most active months of the year for severe weather in central Indiana. Meteorologist Steven Diana is in for Marcus this week to talk about two specific events, separated by 139 years.

June 2, 1990, tornado outbreak

June 08, 2022

The June 2, 1990, outbreak remains the largest tornado event in Indiana's history, which happened 32 years ago last week. I'm taking a look back at the event, and what that event did to spark my interest into meteorology.

June 2022 preview

June 02, 2022

June is typically one of the more active month's for precipitation and severe weather. We're looking ahead at what to expect this month, plus looking back at some significant severe weather events that happened during the month of June.

Indy 500 and weather

May 25, 2022

The end of the month of May means it's time to go racing! Weather has had a big impact on several Indianapolis 500's. So how often do we see rain for the race? What's the coldest race day temperature. We're talking all things Indy 500 as gear up for the 106th running of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing!

May 18, 1927 tornado

May 18, 2022

This week in weather history, a devastating tornado tornado tore through the heart of Indianapolis, injuring over 150 people, and creating destruction from the west side, to downtown, to Irvington.

Lunar eclipse this weekend

May 11, 2022

Summer temps means some good weather conditions for some celestial viewing. A lunar eclipse will be visible this weekend, plus an update on the horrible wildfires taking place in the southwest.

May 2022

May 04, 2022

It's the month of May in central Indiana, which means racing and storms. We're looking back at some historical May weather events, and what to expect this month.

Is tornado alley moving?

April 27, 2022

It's the 11 year anniversary of the historic April 27th tornado outbreak, and an interesting study suggests tornado alley has moved.

Meet Ryan Morse

April 20, 2022

We're excited to introduce our newest meteorologist here at WISH-TV! Meet Ryan Morse, who you can find working weekend evenings!

Storm talk: April 13

April 13, 2022

Severe storms are likely across much of the state Wednesday evening. Here's the latest forecast on the severe weather threats for the area, along with the timing of storms.

Storm talk: April 12

April 12, 2022

Severe storms are likely across central Indiana on Wednesday, April 13th. Here's my latest forecast including the timing of the storms and the threats you should look out for.

April preview

April 06, 2022

We're heading into the heart of Spring and severe weather season. I'm taking a look back at the month of March, and what's ahead for the month of April.

Storm talk: March 30th

March 30, 2022

Wind advisory in place for much of the day, plus severe weather chances across the Midwest Wednesday evening. Here's my latest thinking on timing and the severe weather threats to expect.

Southern severe storms this week

March 28, 2022

Severe weather season goes into full swing along the Gulf coast. For the second week in a row, the possibility of a severe weather outbreak is in play. Parts of southern Indiana could get in on some of the action as well. Here's my update.

My storm chase (replay)

March 23, 2022

We're on break this week! Coming off of severe weather preparedness week, I thought it would be a good time to replay episode 14, which was about my storm chase trip in college, which was an energizing experience leading up to my career here at WISH-TV.

Severe weather preparedness week 2022

March 16, 2022

The week of March 13-19 is severe weather preparedness week in Indiana. In this week's podcast, we're getting you ready for the severe weather season.

Snow talk: March 10

March 10, 2022

A late season snow system will bring another round of snow accumulation and bitter cold temperatures starting Friday. Here's our latest update on what to expect.

Snow talk: March 9

March 09, 2022

A late season winter system will bring another round of accumulating snow to parts of central Indiana, along with bitter cold temperatures for the weekend. Here's our latest update on what to expect.

Welcome to meteorological Spring!

March 02, 2022

It's the month of March! In the weather world, March brings us the official start to meteorological Spring. We're taking a look back at what was an active and snowy month of February, and looking at what's ahead for the month of March in this weeks episode.

Snow talk: February 24

February 24, 2022

Round number two of snow, sleet and freezing rain will moving in for Thursday afternoon and evening, and could make a mess of the evening commute. Here's our latest forecast update.

Snow talk: February 23

February 23, 2022

We're tracking another winter system that will bring the threat for freezing rain, sleet and snow for most of the state this week. Here's the latest update on what to expect.

Snow talk: February 22

February 22, 2022

Snow talk! Another round of winter weather moves in for Thursday of this week. Here's our latest update on what to expect with this next winter sysetm.

Another system brings rain and snow

February 16, 2022

We're tracking another potent storm system for Thursday. Heavy rain could lead to flooding, with some parts of the state potentially seeing several inches of snow. There's even a severe weather threat for parts of central Indiana.

Recap of early February snow and looking ahead to the rest of the month

February 09, 2022

We're coming off the biggest snowfall of the season, and it was long overdue for many areas of Indiana. I'm taking a look back at how the forecast played out, and what made it such a difficult system to predict. Plus, it's early in the month, so we're looking ahead on what to expect for the month of February.

February 2nd winter storm latest

February 02, 2022

Much of the state is now under a winter storm warning. I'm looking at the timing of rain changing to snow, and any changes we've made to the forecast as snow closes in to central Indiana.

PODCAST: Snow on the way

February 01, 2022

Our first significant snow of the season is taking aim on the state this week. Meteorologist Steven Diana joins me discuss snow, ice and impacts.

What’s the difference between snow, sleet and freezing rain?

January 26, 2022

Winter forecasting can be tough. It's not always about how much snow we could see, but sometimes it's about what type of precipitation we are going to get. So what causes snow, sleet and freezing rain. Here's all you need to know about winter weather precipitation types.

2021 recap and looking at January

January 19, 2022

We're back it! Quick look back on an interesting 2021 in central Indiana, and looking at some fascinating weather events that are notable during the month of January.

What happens next after no December snow?

December 29, 2021

December is typically the 2nd snowiest month of the year for Indianapolis, but to this point, we've only picked up a trace of snowfall for the month. So what does that mean for the rest of the winter as we head into the new year? I'm taking a look at some historical data for some hints in this weeks episode.

Dreaming of a white Christmas

December 23, 2021

This time of year seems to be when most are totally fine with seeing snow - right around the Christmas holiday, but white Christmas' are a little more rare than you would think across central Indiana. We dive into the stats for the holiday on this weeks episode.

Winter weather 2021-22

December 15, 2021

National Weather Service Indianapolis Senior Meteorologist Mike Ryan joins me for his winter weather forecast. We also spend some time talking about the historical severe weather outbreak that happened last week.

Beware of the hype

December 08, 2021

As we move into the winter season, talk of snow usually ramps up, as do some unrealistic snowfall social media forecasts. Here's what you need to be aware of and why as we head into the snowy season.

December outlook

December 01, 2021

Welcome to the month of December. Ice storms, blizzards, and even tornadoes all have a history on the final month of the year. We're taking a look at what to expect for this month in this weeks episode.

November 1992 tornado outbreak

November 24, 2021

Last week we talked about the most recent November tornado outbreak. This week, Steven Diana breaks down one of the largest November tornado outbreaks across the country. This is the November 21-23 outbreak of 1992.

November 17th 2013 Outbreak

November 17, 2021

It's the 8 year anniversary of one of the largest tornado outbreaks in Indiana. Steven Diana joins me talking about the significance of that day, and I share my memories of the worst disaster I've ever covered during my time in Peoria, Illinois.

Winter weather preparedness week

November 10, 2021

The second week of November is all about getting you prepared for winter weather.

November outlook

November 03, 2021

This month can provide a wide variety of weather, from sunshine, to severe weather outbreaks, to snow. Here's a look at what's ahead for the month of November.

Atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones

October 27, 2021

The national media loves to jump on weather buzz words like "polar vortex", "atmospheric river", and "bomb cyclone" What are these? Are they real? I take a look at the "buzz" behind the terms.

When do we see frost?

October 20, 2021

As we approach the end of October, it's usually the time we start seeing frosty morning and our first round of freezing temperatures. How does frost form and when? Join me on this week's podcast all about frost.

The Colors of Fall

October 13, 2021

What makes all of the beautiful colors of the fall season? I talk about the science behind the changing colors of the fall foliage, plus when you can expect to see peak colors in your area.

October outlook

October 06, 2021

The month of October can produce 80° temperatures, to severe weather, to several inches of snow. It's a big month of change. Here's a preview of what to expect.

Space (weather), the final frontier

September 29, 2021

A question that is often asked when I go and talk to elementary students is about seasons, and more specifically, if other planets have seasons like we do here on Earth. Not only do they, many planets also have some very unique weather patterns!

30% chance means what to you?

September 22, 2021

I watched a TikTok video not long ago, that has since gone viral, that described what the percentages attached to rain chances means. It was completely wrong. When I went to the web to find the definition, there were many opinions on the meaning. It's called probability of precipitation, and it seems most people have no clue what it means. Let's discuss the definition, and why it's super confusing and not always useful in a television weather forecast.

September outlook

September 15, 2021

September is most certainly a transitional month, as we slowly start to make our way from summer heat to crisp autumn days. Here's what you can expect weather wise for the rest of the month.

Ida part 2

September 08, 2021

Ida made headlines as it made landfall as the 5th strongest hurricane to hit the U.S., but it created even bigger problems as a post-tropical system in the northeast. Let's take a look back at some of the record setting rainfall around the New York City area and the deadly flooding that Ida caused in this weeks episdoe.

Tracking Ida

September 01, 2021

On the 16 year anniversary of one of the worst hurricane's in U.S. history, Ida made landfall as a move powerful storm than Katrina. Here's an update on what happened, and how New Orleans dealt with the storm.

5 years since the Kokomo tornado outbreak

August 25, 2021

Hard to believe it's been 5 years since our last real tornado outbreak in our state. This one was unusual, because it was very much unexpected. Steven Diana joins Marcus to look back on how that day played out, and what it was like covering an all afternoon event.

The Farmer’s Almanac Winter forecast

August 18, 2021

Is it too early to talk about Winter? Probably, but it's still fun to talk about what could be. The Farmer's Almanac has come out with their 2021-22 Winter forecast. We'll take a look plus look at some other early forecasts for the upcoming winter season.

How many meteorologists does it take to change a wet bulb?

August 11, 2021

While I was watching the Olympics, I was surprised to see one of the sports reporters referring to the "wet bulb" temperature during the women's marathon. While I thought it was pretty cool, I'm sure a lot of people were thinking, what the heck is wet bulb temperature. Today I break down what it means and why it can seem confusing.

Welcome to August

August 04, 2021

We're coming of a pretty soggy July, which ended with 2 tornadoes in central Indiana. So what's in store for the month of August? We're taking a look at what to expect in this weeks podcast.

What is a landspout?

July 28, 2021

Over the last few weeks I've seen several viewer photos and videos of "cold air funnels", also known as landspouts. These can look like the start of a tornado, but they are not the same. In this weeks episode, I break the down the differences.

How I got to WISH-TV

July 21, 2021

My dream as a kid was to be a meteorologist on TV in Indianapolis. It was a long, and sometimes winding road to get here, but as I look back at my last 15 years of broadcasting, I wouldn't change a thing. Here's how I made it to my favorite TV station.

My love for weather

July 14, 2021

My passion for meteorology has always been strong, but it took some very special people while I was attending Ball State University to set me on the right path. Today I talk about what really set fire to my love for meteorology.

My love for weather

July 14, 2021

My passion for meteorology has always been strong, but it took some very special people while I was attending Ball State University to set me on the right path. Today I talk about what really set fire to my love for meteorology.

How it all started

July 07, 2021

I wasn't always crazy about weather. In fact, I actually was terrified of storms when I was younger. In this weeks episode, I talk about my journey to becoming a meteorologist, and hopefully a few tips for some younger, aspiring broadcast meteorologists.

Crazy hail!

June 23, 2021

We saw some pretty nasty storms moving through over the weekend of June19th and 20th. I take a look at what happened and some of the crazy storm reports (especially the hail!) that came in.

June can get crazy

June 16, 2021

June is one of the most active month's of the severe weather season. I'm looking back at some of the biggest severe weather days for the month in central Indiana, including the state's largest tornado outbreak.

Stephanie Mead

June 09, 2021

My co-morning weather anchor and good friend Stephanie Mead joins me this week to talk about her journey into the world of weather and what brought her to WISH-TV. Lots of fun and laughs with one of my favorite co-workers.

Joplin tornado anniversary

June 02, 2021

It's been just over 10 years since one of the most deadly tornadoes in U.S. history struck the city of Joplin, MO. Meteorologist Steven Diana joins me to talk about that historic day and his trip through Joplin 8 years later.

Indy 500 and weather

May 26, 2021

The weather can play a big role in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing". I'm joined by Scott Sander, WISH-TV Daybreak anchor and one of the newest members of the Indy Car Radio Network team covering the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday to chat about weather events and the effects on those races.

The new normal

May 19, 2021

Senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service Indianapolis office Mike Ryan is our guest. He breaks down the new 30 year averages for central Indiana. Do we see more snow or rain? Is it warmer or colder?

My storm chasing experience

May 12, 2021

This week was the 25th anniversary of the movie "Twister", which is a cult hit among weather enthusiasts. It also helped sparked my interest in storm chasing, which I had the opportunity to do when I was at Ball State University. I look back at one of the most successful storm chases in the schools history.

Severe weather season is here

May 05, 2021

Active weather this week has already made for a busy start to the severe weather season. Plus we're talking the biggest tornado outbreaks in Indiana history.

April 2011 outbreak

April 28, 2021

Marcus and Steven discuss the historic April 25-28 super tornado outbreak - a rare event that impacted much of the southeastern United States, and one of the most deadly outbreaks in our Nation's history.

Over the snow!

April 21, 2021

Storm Track 8 meteorologist Marcus Bailey talks about the historical aspects of our late season snow and cold, plus talks about a chance to see a meteor shower this week in his latest episode.

300 inches of snow?

April 07, 2021

I talk with Storm Track 8 meteorologist Tara Hastings about her journey into meteorology, and some of the crazy weather that she's covered over the course of her career.

Recapping 2021’s first severe weather outbreak

March 24, 2021

The first high risk severe weather day was on St. Patrick's Day. Meteorologist Steven Diana joins Marcus to talk about how the day unfolded, and the potential for more severe weather to come.

Nashville Tornado one year later – Cody Murphy WSMV

March 17, 2021

It's been a year since a tornado ripped through the heart of Nashville. I visit with meteorologist Cody Murphy with WSMV about that day, plus some other significant severe weather events he has covered over his career.

Iowa Derecho -Kalie Pluchel KCRG

February 24, 2021

In August of 2020, a devastating derecho ripped across the Midwest, causing millions of dollars in damage and leaving thousands without power for weeks. Just past the 6 month anniversary, I spent time with Westfield High School and Ball State University graduate meteorologist Kalie Pluchel with KCRG in Cedar Rapids, IA about that day.

The Great Blizzard of 1978

February 03, 2021

It's been 43 years since the benchmark snow storm of a generation took aim on Indiana. We're looking back at some interesting stats, as well as some good stories, including with former WISH-TV weatherman Stan Wood.

Mike Ryan

November 25, 2020

This weeks interview is for the winter weather lover! Mike Ryan is a senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Indianapolis. Mike has been providing winter weather forecasts for nearly 20 years for the Ohio Valley, and he does a great job of breaking down the forecast to easily understand what we could experience this upcoming season.

Jason Mauck

November 11, 2020

This week's interview is with Jason Mauck, owner of Mauck Family Farms and the CEO of Constant Canopy. Based in Delaware county, Jason is a weather nut, and talks to me about how the weather plays a role with the agricultural community. Jason is also on the forefront of some pretty innovative things when it comes to getting food on your table, as well as looking ahead to the future of farming.

WISH-TV Chief Meteorologist Ashley Brown

November 04, 2020

This week, I'm joined with my colleague and friend Ashley Brown. Ashley talks about her journey to the top weather spot at WISH-TV, her love for weather, and some fun stories of weather events she has experienced over the years.

What’s ahead on Weather Weekly

October 28, 2020

We finally got some much-needed rain here in central Indiana, and the faucet isn't shut off just yet. Plus, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season just won't let up. More weather headlines, plus a preview of some upcoming guests as we jump start our new weather podcast!

Weather Weekly Trailer

July 20, 2020

Marcus covers all things weather with “Weather Weekly”. From looking back on historical weather events to looking ahead and planning and being prepared. Marcus talks to weather experts across the country and shares some fun facts on weather too!