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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 5d

For the first time in 12 years, a tornado has been rated an EF-5! 🌪️

A wedge tornado dropped near Enderlin, North Dakota on June 20th 2025 that tipped several fully-loaded train cars leading NWS experts to the conclusion that wind speeds exceeded 210 mph from this tornado #ndwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 9d

#Aurora Borealis was spotted across the northern U.S. states last night, as G3 storm conditions were reached! #spaceweather

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 10d

A volcanic eruption is currently in progress at the Kilauea Volcano on the big island of Hawaii! 🌋

Large lava fountaining can be seen as the 34th eruptive episode since late December of 2024 is underway. #hiwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 11d

A current look from Tacoma right now as lenticular and asperitas clouds fill the sky as a new system approaches Western Washington! ☁️

Periods of rain and windy conditions are likely through Wednesday, especially near the Pacific coastline 🌧️ 💨 #wawx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 15d

Strong westerly winds due to a frontal passage intensified the #LaborMountainFire in Eastern Washington last night, as now it has burned over 25,000 acres! 💨🔥 #wawx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 16d

All eyes have been focused on the Atlantic off the Southeast U.S. coastline, as a couple tropical systems look to continue developing. 🌀

While Tropical Storm #Humberto does not pose a concern to the U.S. at this time, Invest #94L has a greater chance of landfall as it looks to form closer to shore

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 17d

Thursday will be a huge concern for #fire weather as a mid-level jet will bring strong westerly winds to Eastern WA/OR under low RH values during the afternoon and evening. 🔥

Active fires (particularly the #LaborMountainFire and #LowerSugarloafFire) will likely spread east #wawx #orwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 18d

It is a beautiful fall morning across Western Washington today!

High temperatures will get up to the low to mid 70s with sunny skies ☀️ #wawx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 19d

A look at two tropical cyclones that are making the headlines recently - Hurricane #Gabrielle in the Atlantic and Super Typhoon #Ragasa in the Pacific! 🌀

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 24d

Strong easterly winds in the Cascades yesterday morning lofted quite a bit of volcanic ash from Mount St. Helens! #wawx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 25d

Sights of fall will be here before you know it, as peak fall color season is only a couple weeks away in the high country of Colorado! 🍁 #cowx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · 27d

Although the Seattle area is seeing some much needed rainfall today, breezy winds and reduced relative humidity have prompted the NWS to issue a fire weather watch on Sunday. These conditions allow for new fires to spark across the region or even cause existing fires to spread. #wawx #firewx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Sep 11

Fire season rolls on across Washington as the WA department of natural resources is currently monitoring 19 separate wildfires. A pattern change over the next few weeks should bring some much needed rainfall across western Washington and begin to improve fire conditions across the region. #wawx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Sep 9

It was a chilly morning across the West Virginia high country, as the valley floor of Canaan Valley dropped down to 22 degrees! 🥶

This valley is a textbook cold sink with combining its bathtub topography, allows air to drain from the slopes and pool at the bottom on cool, calm, and clear nights.

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Sep 8

Isolated severe #thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening over portions of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles as well as southwest Kansas! ⚡

The main concerns will be large hail and damaging winds. #okwx #kswx #txwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hurricane #Kiko continues to churn out in the open Pacific, though thankfully will weaken with time and move just north of Hawaii out of harms way. However, portions of the islands will still receive rainfall and rough surf from the tropical system. 🌀

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Sep 5

Showers and thunderstorms will be possible across WA and OR over the next couple days as a negatively tilted trough brings unstable conditions to the PNW. Areas of dry lightning with isolated storms may cause new fire starts. #wawx #orwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 21

Big changes are coming across the CONUS in the extended forecast, as a preview of fall is likely for the Eastern U.S as a cold front moves in beginning this weekend! 💨🍁

On the western side, monsoon season will make a comeback as well as a prolonged heat wave particularly in the Pacific Northwest ⛈️🔥

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 20

Hurricane #Erin has grown to a substantial size off the Eastern U.S. coastline as it begins to turn NE and become a major hurricane once again!

Despite not making landfall, storm surge and tropical storm conditions will be felt especially along the NC coast, where 2-4 feet of storm surge is likely.

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 16

Satellite view of today's large midlatitude cyclone bringing steady rain to western WA and Oregon. While a common sight in winter its quite rare to see such an impressive looking storm system in Mid August. #wawx #orwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 13

The #BearGulchFire on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State launched an impressive pyrocumulus cloud yesterday afternoon, as hot and dry weather fueled fire growth by 1200 acres in the last 24 hours! 🔥

This caused smoky skies to occur over the Seattle area during the evening hours. #wawx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 12

A huge pattern change is inbound for the Pacific Northwest over the next few days, as a rare summer atmospheric river will bring cooler and wetter conditions to the region! ☔

Today will be the last day of the heat before well below average temperatures begin on Friday and persist into the weekend.

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 11

Tropical Storm #Erin formed just west of the Cabo Verde Islands today, and is forecasted to eventually strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday and then a major hurricane by the weekend! 🌀

It is too far out to tell if there is any concern to U.S. Mainland, however trends will be monitored closely.

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 7

Two days of potent severe weather will likely take place today and Friday across the Northern Plains as #thunderstorms develop. ⛈️

All hazards (large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes) will be possible this afternoon and evening, especially in North Dakota. Stay weather aware! #mtwx #ndwx #sdwx #mnwx

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Weathernet @wxnet.bsky.social · Aug 5

#Rain is on the way for the Pacific Northwest! A rare summer system will arrive as early as this afternoon and continue until Thursday PM!

While this will help reduce #drought conditions across the region, it will only temporarily relieve it as warm and dry weather looks to return following it.

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