Fog is back and so are the claims.

In Florida and across the southern U.S., people are reporting headaches, breathing issues, infections, and other illnesses during foggy weather, with some blaming “toxic fog,” chemical exposure, or government interference.

So what’s really going on?

In this episode, meteorologist Rob Jones explains what fog actually does to the human body, why symptoms like sinus pressure and headaches can occur, and why these fears resurface every winter — often lining up with flu season and stagnant air patterns.

We separate science from speculation, break down what fog can and cannot do, and explain why social media keeps turning normal winter weather into a viral health scare.

If you’ve ever wondered whether fog made you sick, this episode gives you real answers.

00:00 Is the fog making people sick?

02:10 Why fog is more common in winter

05:15 What fog can do to your sinuses and airways

08:50 Fog vs viruses and infections

13:10 Why this myth comes back every year

18:45 Final takeaway

In 2025, weather forecasting reached a turning point—just as climate extremes pushed storms to new limits.

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In this episode of Meteorology Matters, meteorologist Rob Jones examines how 2025 became a defining year for weather forecasting and climate risk.

🔍 This episode covers:

• How new AI-driven weather models dramatically improved forecast accuracy
• Why Hurricane Melissa became a real-world test of next-generation forecasting
• How record global heat is reshaping hurricane intensity and extreme weather risk

Smarter forecasts are helping save lives—but they can’t stop climate change. Here’s what the data from 2025 tells us about where forecasting is heading next.

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In 2025, weather risk in the United States became about more than storms—it exposed systemic failures in disaster response, science, and preparedness.

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In this episode of Meteorology Matters, meteorologist Rob Jones examines a troubling convergence shaping the United States in 2025—where climate risk, institutional breakdowns, and a growing loss of talent are colliding.

🔍 This episode explores:

• Why scientists, professionals, and families are increasingly leaving the U.S.
• How disaster response failures are amplifying weather and climate risk
• What political and institutional pressure on science means for forecasting, preparedness, and public safety

From stalled disaster buyouts to the destabilization of America’s scientific workforce, this is a data-driven look at how weather risk extends far beyond the forecast.

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