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I am a private meteorologist not affiliated with NOAA and the NWS. As such, I am not directly affected by the recent and ongoing slashing of personnel and funding from these agencies. Even so, the impacts will be felt by me, and by people affected by disasters as a consequence.

submitted 12 hours ago • 0 comments

Andy is one of the most dedicated and passionate scientists in our field, and his contributions span far and wide in hurricane research and forecasting, especially time at NHC. He was part of the illegal layoffs of the last 48 hours. If you’re able, consider chipping in to help support his family.

submitted 13 hours ago • 2 comments

Personally what's most distressing about the firings: it's so surreal watching many of the NOAA mets I grew up looking up lose their jobs this fast. They're a huge part of what made the field special to me. They've inspired and continue to inspire me, and their loss is devastating to the field.

submitted 18 hours ago • 1 comment

This is the kind of thing that’s been keeping me up at night. Even though I’m in a comparatively stable position, a lot of people in my circles are undergrads finishing up a degree and looking into grad school/joining the workforce or grad students near the end of their degree. Feeling for them.

submitted 19 hours ago • 0 comments

I have no words to describe the sorrow I feel today. So many amazing people who did their work to keep the public safe rather than getting potentially higher paychecks in the private sector are impacted by this. Keeping yall in my thoughts.

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Yesterday at 12UTC, we had 6 simultaneous cyclones in the Southern Hemisphere- 2 in each basin. All but Seru have attained/are expected to attain hurricane intensity during their lifetime.

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

@bhensonweather.bsky.social and I on major damage occurring to science: "Large cuts at NIH and the National Science Foundation would devastate U.S. higher education, forcing thousands of layoffs and ending the education of thousands of graduate students." yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/02/cuts...

submitted 7 days ago • 3 comments

Saw this in the office break room of NOAA NCEI today. I’m going to take this “feel good” energy from an anonymous person and forward it to all of you, especially those that work for or alongside NOAA. I’m proud of the work we do, and I’m grateful for all NOAA does. Thank you.

submitted 8 days ago • 3 comments

This is the kind of messaging that we need in times like these. Highly recommend you watch the entire speech if you get the chance.

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

I think the biggest lie being told right now is that one of the wealthiest countries in the world cannot afford to invest in science, education, and the environment.

submitted 9 days ago • 6 comments

How to find climate data and science the Trump administration doesn’t want you to see theconversation.com/how-to-find-...

submitted 9 days ago • 2 comments

Every scientist, long before they were a scientist, was a little kid who stood in front of a fish tank or stared up at the stars or turned over a rock to look at the bugs underneath and said “wow”. On the best days, working in science still feels like that.

submitted 10 days ago • 27 comments

This. It’s so weird just being out in the world watching people do normal stuff. I just want to yell “don’t you see what’s happening? Do you know what is going on? Do you care?”

submitted 10 days ago • 8 comments

In January 2014, Atlanta (And most of GA/AL) Were panicking over a few inches of snow, while Alabama was victim of a rapidly changing forecast, the situation in Georgia was caused by, you guessed it, government tomfoolery. Video is going live NOW!

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

transgender will never go away

submitted 11 days ago • 146 comments

This. Getting lifesaving information to those in the path of storms for free is something that should transcend political alignment.

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Butterflies and blooms at the Franklin Park Conservatory. The number of butterflies with translucent wings was impressive!

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

To probationary federal employees who have been terminated: Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email [email protected]

submitted 13 days ago • 30 comments

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submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

No words. I don’t know how to describe how I feel right now

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Cyclone #Zelia is in the midst of an episode of rapid intensification. Very cold cloud tops are rotating around a warm spot with microwave imagery showing a small but closed core necessary for >3-5 mbar/hr deepening. Satellite intensity estimates support Category 2 intensity equivalent already

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Gulf of Mexico. 475 years and counting...

submitted 18 days ago • 6 comments

the sad part is mahomes managed to statpad enough so that it doesn't look like at first glance that he had the putrid game that he did

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

The weather & climate enterprise provides essential services that the public relies upon. We do not yet know the depth of the changes we face, but all have a voice, and we are stronger together than apart. Read a message from the AMS President: bit.ly/40QoIaJ

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Cyclone #Vince looking like a monster today, especially considering relatively marginal SSTS (27C). Meteo France Reunion expects it to reach Very Intense Tropical Cyclone strength soon.

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Another reason that privatization of weather industry raises issues. If warnings are disseminated to the public by private companies, they’re on far shakier ground than the NWS if there’s a serious forecast error.

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Canary in a Coal Mine’: Data Scientists Restore a Climate Justice Tool Taken Down by Trump - Inside Climate News insideclimatenews.org/news/0402202...

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

On this National Weatherperson's Day, I stand with my fellow meteorologists who pour their hearts day after day into our science, towards the goal of a safer future. Our voices & the responsible science we foster will not be silenced ignorant voices that seek to subvert truth ✊

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

USAID was a blueprint for Musk. It doesn't matter if in a week a judge resurrects USAID. It's shattered. It'll take years to rebuild. They're coming for NOAA right now. This only stops when Elon and his lackeys are charged with the crimes they are committing and are arrested.

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

Considering the ramifications of what happens if NOAA is dissolved/privatized. In my eyes, one thing that can't be emphasized enough is that in the last decade or so, weather YouTubers have become fairly widespread. (1/x)

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

Skew-T Log-P xkcd.com/3032

submitted 58 days ago • 49 comments

Fellow researchers: if you haven't already, I highly suggest that you download any datasets that you need for research as soon as possible due to current events. I'm currently downloading the ERSSTV5 set, and have already downloaded the SHIPS and IBTRACS datasets. Will code readers for them too.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

was going through old files on my computer and found a screenshot of maybe one of my favorite NHC advisories of all time

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

Made a new color scheme last night. Sharp gradient from the 20 to 0°C range allows for distinctive highlighting of low-level cumulus.

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Forgot to post this here, but after several weeks of code runtime, I finished this compilation a little while back. Personally I was most surprised by Isaac 2000 and Iris 2001 when making this, the former reminded me of Kirk 2024 and the latter had a unique structure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F1g...

submitted 47 days ago • 0 comments

One of those nights where I feel unsettled going to bed because I know that an unfolding disaster could look immeasurably worse in the morning. One of the challenges of being a met: You’re awed by things that have tangible, usually horrible impacts on people’s lives and communities.

submitted 52 days ago • 5 comments

The horrific ground footage from the fires in SoCal has been harrowing to watch today. The smoke plumes from the fires are also visible on Los Angeles radar, and are producing pretty significant reflectivity values as well. It's going to be a long couple of days for a lot of people in SoCal.

submitted 52 days ago • 0 comments

forgot to upload this yesterday but i think the satellite imagery folks will enjoy this one www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO3j...

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

PENN STATE WOMENS VOLLEYBALL TAKES IT HOME It's been such a long time coming, I can't stop smiling

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments