{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffcadeef2-5bd8-48e5-a8b4-7529000a74a3","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"E.M. Morning Brief for September 4th, 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/fcadeef2-5bd8-48e5-a8b4-7529000a74a3\"></iframe>","title":"E.M. Morning Brief for September 4th, 2025","description":"In this episode of the E.M. Morning Brief for September 4th, 2025, Cedric provides updates on a variety of critical environmental topics. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic, with developing chances. Flash flood risks are highlighted for parts of southeast California, central to southern Arizona, southeast Florida, and eastern Kentucky. Wildfires remain a significant concern in the West, particularly in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Other notable updates include a volcanic activity alert in Hawaii and air quality warnings in Texas. Catch all the details and stay informed about potential hazards in your area.<br /><br />00:00 Introduction and Overview<br />00:06 Tropical Wave Alert in the Atlantic<br />00:22 Flash Flood Concerns in the West and Southeast<br />00:38 Wildfire Operations Update<br />00:51 Arizona Flash Flood Risk<br />01:07 California Weather and Fire Activity<br />01:35 Florida Rainfall and Flooding<br />01:48 Hawaii Volcano Activity<br />02:01 Idaho Wildfire Incidents<br />02:11 Kentucky Storms and Flooding<br />02:20 Montana Wildfire Threats<br />02:32 Oregon Red Flag Warnings<br />02:45 Texas Air Quality and Recovery<br />03:08 Washington Wildfire Updates<br />03:23 Conclusion and Resources<br /><br /><br /><b>Sources: </b><br />[NHC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOAT.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIATWOAT.shtml</a>]<br />[NWS/WPC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr</a>]<br />[NIFC IMSR (Sep 3) |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf</a>]<br />[NWS/WPC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr</a>]<br />[NWS/WPC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr</a>]<br />[CAL FIRE |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents</a>]<br />[NWS/WPC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr</a>]<br />[USGS HVO |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates</a>]<br />[NIFC IMSR (Sep 3) |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf</a>]<br />[NWS/WPC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr</a>]<br />NIFC IMSR (Sep 3) |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf</a>]<br />[NWS/WPC |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&amp;opt=curr</a>]<br />[NIFC IMSR (Sep 3) |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf</a>]<br />[NWS Portland |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.weather.gov/pqr/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.weather.gov/pqr/</a>]<br />[NIFC IMSR (Sep 3) |\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf</a>]<br />[NWS Houston/Galveston |\u00a0<a...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/733fd6c4-beb5-4ed5-8c69-b0f90054ad72/cf602b19ea8c77bbdf7996055f927257.jpg"}