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You're going to hear a lot of stories about #Helene this week. I humbly ask that if you have time, to hear mine. The Buncombe County Special Collections interviewed me a month ago to talk about my experiences covering weather disasters while living one. helenehistory.omeka.net/items/show/1...
Bookmarked ❤️🩹
Trying not to obsessively determine which day we get equinox at 34 something N latitude🤣
Agree and now there is a ridiculous number of “independent journalists” to choose from. 😱
What a greeting for this day 💕
You’ve created a hub of love in this dark world. Thank you oh so much 💕
Love it! #NerdHenge
I didn’t know that. Thanks!
Do ya’ll remember #HowToStartAMetFight? 👇
I want you, @jjrennie.bsky.social and so many others to know I am with you. I would not be alive today without meds, therapy, and my ongoing search for meaning. As an elder in this community, I am SO grateful for these conversations and recognition of the need for support. Hugs to all ❤️🩹
I second this statement. The dedication of NWS employees to the mission is something you can be proud of every day. 👇
4 days in and I'm SO grateful for all of the early support so far! We're just getting started as there are still 7 weeks to go. Please spread the word about this effort! This certainly won't be my last post about it, but it's my job as team captain to make this memorable and impactful for all.
Thank for providing a spot of joy for us in this broken world 🤗
SPC is hiring a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the severe side. So if you've wanted to work for SPC as a WCM, here's your chance! Applications for this position close on Tuesday, Sep 23. Severe WCM: www.usajobs.gov/job/845565600
Was sitting in the parking lot and thought on yesterday for a moment. I've worked in science and media for 30 years. There is another thing that deeply troubles me.
NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is tracking the weather impacting the nation this morning. There is a Dense Fog Advisory for parts of the Upper Midwest, a Slight Risk for severe storms over the Northern Plains this afternoon. Farther south, parts of the central Rockies are under a Flood Watch. weather.gov
Excellent question 😢
So sorry you are dealing with this 😞
Nice azimuthal sidelobe contamination 😍
I also lost my father to this terrible disease. Bravo to Brian and let’s support him!
Good for him! 💪
🚨 Recruiting Two PhD/MS Students 🚨 I am looking to bring on at least two GRAs (M.S. or Ph.D. Level) beginning Spring or Fall 2026 to join our CHAOS research group. Research projects will be related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for extreme temperatures and rainfall
If there are any weather folks out there who haven’t yet read Issac’s Storm, it is time. Yes, petty grievances get in the way of science 125 years ago. Sound familiar?
ICYMI: wrote last night about the House Science Committee scheduling a hearing on the Weather Act Reauthorization. open.substack.com/pub/balanced...
Planes keep finding me. TSA & ABQ: living near airports on purpose. Back to Norman: east side, found out we got to enjoy flight line into Tinker AFB when north wind (sigh). Moved to southwest Norman, and we now have a parade of private jets heading into Max Westheimer on games days. 🤣🤓
Amen to this 😍
I know we're welcoming here in Oklahoma, but did we really need to give all these Michigan fans in town for the football game their own hometown weather? Guess they brought it with 'em! *CLICK TO EMBIGGENATE* #okwx #okmesonet
It’s like we need to be of a certain to comprehend the amazing societal benefits of vaccines. Don’t care about anyone but yourself? How about avoiding the needless suffering of having measles? Influenza? Mumps? Yes, I survived but haven’t forgotten the misery. ❤️🩹
Delighted to announce Congressman and Meteorologist @ericsorensen.bsky.social has endorsed my candidacy for Congress in Virginia's First Congressional District. He is the first current Member of Congress to publicly endorse a candidate in this race. Many thanks for his work and his support!
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The NWS Incident Meteorologists make a huge contribution to the firefighting community and I applaud them for it!! ❤️
Listening to these epstein victims is heartbreaking. When big stories like this happen, we the public often forget the human side of it and salivate over the story. Never forget and always support the victims.
This right here. Build those relationships, because they are gold. 👇
I’m coming up on the anniversary of losing my beloved father. That hole in my heart hurts. I get it. ❤️🩹
Congratulations are in order for 23 public safety officials who successfully completed our OK-First Certification class last week! And a special thanks to the SPC, NWS Norman, and NWS Tulsa for teaching portions of the class! #okwx #okmesonet
So those of us in Oklahoma have “enjoyed” a feels-like-Louisiana summer. More than acceptable alternative to air-fryer (1980, 2011) summers, IMHO.
Many vital federal climate websites and data are increasingly difficult to access. A new nonproft organization called @climate.us seeks to fill the gap. My Labor Day thoughts in Forbes on their emergence. www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Sadly, unions are necessary to prevent horrific exploitation of workers. That necessity speaks volumes about the values of (not all) business executives. 😡
Me too. If they feel it, they sure don’t talk about it. 🤷♀️
So true. Few people know as much as I do about NEXRAD systems in the context of the NWS warning program, yet… imposter syndrome stills lurks. #IGetIt
Heart stolen 💕
Can I just call it a revolting color? 🤣
We need a 😳 reaction on this site 🤣
More on @climate.us www.cnn.com/2025/08/28/c...
National Weather Service meteorologists who assist air traffic controllers are working overtime, skipping leave and taking on more responsibilities due to worsening staff shortages, according to a GAO report published Thursday. buff.ly/bkWmqOR
This message is still so haunting to read. The TC equivalent of Tornado Emergency in its then unprecedented use. NWS stepping up to tell the story “this is the big one”. ❤️🩹
CDC employees standing up and walking out in light of the mass shootings, firings, and *waves hands in the air* everything else. #USAnotRFK Lets gooooo
I’m very concerned about this aspect of the hiring process. It may discourage otherwise stellar candidates. For those of you out there, finesse your way through the nonsense. The NWS needs your talent and dedication ❤️
Oh now THAT is a bridge too far 😳 Leave the DOWs alone!!
Yes. Yes, we do. Let's go. seanforva.com
Legit. Trust me. Follow
Trying not to blow a gasket over this one
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I wonder what my congressman, Rob Wittman, thinks of this? He cowardly enables this madness, sitting quietly here in Virginia's First Congressional District. So I'm running to replace him. To get common sense back into the Congress And hold 47 and his goons accountable. Join us. seanforva.com
The House GOP is complicit. One of them is my congressman. Let's fix that. seanforva.com
Clutter!
She is correct. It's just different now. I've worked in science and media for 30+ years. This is unlike anything I've seen. The modern GOP hates the scientific process and freedom of inquiry. It threatens their consolidation of power. Understand that first, then it all begins to make sense.
Not that I know of for either 😞 Lots of good ROC history that wasn’t published IMHO.
8am Wednesday, August 20. Erin has started its turn north, so no fundamental changes in reasoning since yesterday. Coastal flooding & 20-35 mph winds tonight & tomorrow at OBX. 1-2' of coastal flooding in the tidal James and York Rivers during high tides through Friday. Highest Thursday night.
Interactive coastal flooding forecast map at link below. Covering Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, Lower Peninsula, Hampton Roads, and the Eastern Shore:
3-minute riff on Hurricane Erin this Wednesday morning — from RVA to OBX.
We’re working toward a needed replacement for the WSR-88Ds. It is fortunate that these radars were designed so well. Over engineered in many ways. Meanwhile, they need techs, and @nws.noaa.gov is hiring!
Can’t say enough about this incredible opportunity for new hires @nws.noaa.gov! And @drwildcatwx.bsky.social is an excellent resource for guidance in navigating the process. If you want work that has a noble purpose, here you go!
A large portion of the Atlantic coastline will see the risk for high surf and rip currents this week due to #Erin. 🟥Risk of Rip Currents is High🟥 Life-threatening rip currents are likely. Swimming conditions are unsafe for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water. nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...
Cute little outflow boundary 🤓
Poor baby. I feel sorry for him 😢
Just enjoying the #Erin RI chatter from real people on this site. When it’s a storm that stays away from land, it’s easier to enjoy the WOW of Mother Nature. ❤️
That’s amazing 🤓
I had forgotten about TS Bill. Red River almost over the roadway of the I/35 bridge 😳 Couldn’t believe they kept it open, if my memory is correct. Bill was like a welcome mat for Erin. Wowser what a summer.
Going flying to Hurricane #Erin with Miss Piggy (#NOAA43).
Good to know but oh how it pisses me off to have to do these extra steps. Thank you though!!
@hylandwx.bsky.social made me look 🤣🤣 So glad Erin is heading northwest. I’ll never forget what happens to our NEXRADs due to hurricanes. This one is KJUA thanks to Hurricane Maria 😢
Sure do remember this one. Challenging drive to work in the dark not understanding the magnitude of the beast. Brown ocean effect I presume. #okwx
And a huge thank you for making our worlds a little brighter 💕
Amen. I’m losing patience with AI prompts showing up in the most mundane of routine software I use daily 😡😱
Finishing out the summer at the beach? Take extra caution in and around the waters of the East Coast this week as heavy surf and rip currents from Hurricane Erin will impact the coast. Even hundreds of miles away, impacts from tropical systems can be deadly.
There’s nothing like a baby goat to make me smile ❤️
▶️ The 2024 #BulletinAMS State of the Climate Assessment is now available! Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations were the highest on record and record temperatures were notable across the globe. Learn more: bit.ly/4mk41xk #StateoftheClimate #StateoftheClimate2024
In my learned experience as a trainer, there is a multiple P acronym out there that goes something like “Prior planning and preparation prevents piss poor performance” And yes, KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE 🤦♀️😡
So glad to see this webinar 👇
Hope you find out. Get’s my nasty looking bug award 😱
The League of Conservation Voters gives Wittman a score of 9. Not out of 10. Out of 100. 9 percent. Let's bring real science back. seanforva.com
Papers should be written to inform, not to impress. My humble opinion.
I, for one, am trying not to blow a gasket with respect to this any AI is awesome culture. I now have to remove AI prompts all over the place. Yeah, I happen to have decades of experience composing coherent documents, so just leave me alone! 😤
The Trump admin has acted again to endanger our public health. Led by HHS Secretary RFK Jr., this administration has been eliminating research funding, removing experts from advisory roles, promoting misinformation & kicking the public out of govt decision-making. This time the focus is vaccines (🧵)
The Queen will see you now. 🤣
I double dog dare you to share ONE positive thing in your professional life. Yes, you. 🎯
And there are SO many highly dedicated professionals still in the crown jewel of the federal government (IMHO). If you want a life’s work with purpose, the NWS is the place. 👇
The news is true, the @nws.noaa.gov has been authorized to hire additional #meteorologists, #hydrologists, and #electronics #technicians beyond the 126 previously announced. To receive notifications, set up job alerts on www.usajobs.gov. Next round of #hiring is on the way. #Meteorology #Hydrology
This 👇
Baby goats for the win 💕
I’ve just seen something about this and am afraid to give into my tears of relief. I’m grateful for your words 🙏
Oh please, you are but a child 🤣
So what happened to the Murder Hornets? 🐝 😳
At the risk of #HowToStartAMetFight, the only healthy soda is…what is still known as club soda. Nope, not going to accept artificial sweeteners either. Go. 🤓
Amen sister 🤦♀️🤣
Thanks for the heads up. On my reading list!
Time for the “It could be worse” reminders. 😱