Episode 4

EM Morning Brief for Thursday, September 5, 2025

Join Cedric for the E.M. Morning Briefing, covering critical weather and emergency updates for September 5, 2025. Key highlights include Hurricane Kiko's potential impact on Hawai'i, elevated wildfire activity in Washington, Oregon, and California, and various weather advisories ranging from flash flood warnings in the Southwest to flood watches in Alaska. Stay informed with the latest national and state-level updates to ensure your safety.

00:00 Introduction and Pacific Hurricane Update
00:28 Southwest Flash Flooding and Wildfire Activity
00:50 California Wildfire Updates
01:11 Washington and Oregon Fire Alerts
01:44 New Mexico and Arizona Flood Watches
02:12 Hawai'i Hurricane Watch
02:30 Texas Rain and Flood Risk
02:51 Wyoming and Montana Fire Updates
03:19 Alaska Flood Watch
03:35 Conclusion and Safety Reminder

Sources:
[NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCMEP1%2Bshtml/050858.shtml]
[NWS Honolulu | https://www.weather.gov/hfo]
[NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPEP1%2Bshtml/050256.shtml]
[WPC | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=1&opt=curr]
[NIFC IMSR | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf]
[NIFC NFN | https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn])
[CAL FIRE | https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/9/2/tcu-september-lightning-complex]
[FOX 13 Seattle | https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/lower-sugarloaf-fire-evacuations]
[NIFC IMSR | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf]
[NWS Medford | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=mfr&wwa=red+flag+warning]
[Oregon Smoke Info | https://www.oregonsmoke.org/]
[NWS Albuquerque | https://www.weather.gov/abq/]
[NWS Tucson | https://www.weather.gov/twc/climate/normals/julN.php]
[NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCMEP1%2Bshtml/050858.shtml]
[NWS Honolulu | https://www.weather.gov/hfo]
[WPC Day 2 ERO | https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?day=2&opt=curr]
[Houston Chronicle | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-weather/forecast/article/lorena-mexico-friday-texas-rain-weekend-21029530.php]
[USFS Bridger-Teton (FB) | https://www.facebook.com/BridgerTetonNF/posts/an-updated-closure-order-for-the-willow-creek-fire-will-be-in-effect-starting-se/1210277127810086/]
[NIFC IMSR | https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf]
[NWS Fairbanks | https://www.weather.gov/afg/]

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EM Morning Brief
Start your weekday informed, aware, and ahead. EM Morning Brief, an EOC Voices Podcast, is your concise, AI-powered daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news—delivered Monday through Friday. Hosted by Cedric, an AI voice...

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Brian Colburn

Brian Colburn is a media strategist, podcast producer, content creators coach and consultant. Founder of Sitch Radio, and Growth & Partnership Director at EMN. With over 20 years of experience across media, corporate, and public service sectors.