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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · 20d

The remnants of Tropical Storm Mario will bring scattered heavy downpours, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, and the potential for flooding to southern California.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.

Southern California Storms

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s peak hurricane season. 75 percent of all tropical cyclone activity occurs between August 20 and October 20.

The season has been quiet for the U.S. so far, but that could change in mid-September.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update for peak season.

Peak Hurricane Season Arrives - What You Need to Know

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Mar 21

Imagine getting hit by two tornadoes in just 41 minutes. That’s what happened near Bassfield, MS on March 15. During the high risk outbreak, overlapping tornado paths struck the same area—an intense and rare event caught on radar and maps.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social explains.

Two Tornadoes. One Town. 41 Minutes Apart.

YouTube video by MyRadar Weather News

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Mar 10

FOX35 just got hit by a tornado LIVE ON AIR! Tornado just passed Lake Mary and is heading toward Orlando’s Sanford International Airport!

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Mar 2

A cross-country storm system is about to bring a tornado risk from Oklahoma all the way to Maryland:

www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025...

Cross-country storm to bring tornado risk from Oklahoma to Maryland

The storm could spawn severe weather from Sunday to Wednesday as it moves east and north. The forecast isn’t certain but Tuesday could include a tornado risk.

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Feb 6

It’s been a difficult week 😅😅😅

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Feb 6

There is a slight chance of a bit of #thundersnow in NYC as a bit of elevated instability, or thunderstorm fuel at the atmosphere’s mid levels, works through.

Plus the tall buildings are effective at focusing the diffuse lower positive charge found in snow clouds. @myradar.bsky.social

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Feb 6

A thump of heavy snow will move along I-95 tomorrow morning between NYC and Boston.

Why? Frontogenesis.

Changing temperatures make a density ramp in the atmosphere that moisture rises up. That moisture comes back down as heavy snow. @myradar.bsky.social

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Feb 5

Happy National Weatherperson’s Day! 🌀🌪️

Celebrating the MyRadar weather team and all the meteorologists and weather forecasters who keep us safe and informed, rain or shine!

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Feb 4

An approaching slow pressure system could deposit a dangerous glaze of ice from Chicago to Columbus to Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. on Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social takes an early look at the setup.

Ice danger across Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

An approaching slow pressure system could deposit a dangerous glaze of ice from Chicago to Columbus to Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. on Wednesday night or Thursday…

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Feb 5

A hazardous glaze of freezing rain will fall from near Chicago to Washington D.C. overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.

Thunder may accompany the freezing rain.

MyRadar meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks down the icing hazard.

Freezing rain in the Eastern U.S.

A hazardous glaze of freezing rain will fall from near Chicago to Washington D.C. overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Thunder may accompany the freezing rain.…

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Jenna Sindle @jennasindle.bsky.social · Jan 30

Same. Same. He brought a little tear to my eye. @matthewcappucci.bsky.social is a treasure.

lk80.bsky.social @lk80.bsky.social · Jan 30

My day is a little happier when @matthewcappucci.bsky.social does the weather in WAMU. Instead of endearing lightheartedness, this morning he showed empathy for a region struggling with a lot. "Be nice to your neighbors." Thank you for always projecting kindness, especially now.

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 30

Supercell outbreak in HAWAII! These rotating supercells are producing tornadic waterspouts.

Tornadoes are possible, particularly near Kauai in the next few hours. Track the latest in the @myradar.bsky.social app.

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lk80.bsky.social @lk80.bsky.social · Jan 30

My day is a little happier when @matthewcappucci.bsky.social does the weather in WAMU. Instead of endearing lightheartedness, this morning he showed empathy for a region struggling with a lot. "Be nice to your neighbors." Thank you for always projecting kindness, especially now.

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 24

WOW! The sting jet is about to hit Galway! See the pointy cloud? That’s the “stinger” as seen in @myradar.bsky.social!

Shannon Airport has already gusted to 78 mph; Dublin has gusted to 60 mph.

Galway should be ready for winds gusting 90-100 mph over the next few hours. #StormEowyn

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 23

Tonight will feature dangerously strong winds in Ireland, with gusts over 100 mph at the coastline as a "sting jet" descends to the ground.

Much of the United Kingdom will face winds approaching hurricane force.

Plan for damage and power outages. @myradar.bsky.social update coming.

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 20

A historic winter storm, complete with half a foot of snow in the Louisiana bayous, is shaping up for the Gulf Coast.

Winter storm warnings span from the Mexican border to coastal Georgia.

Snow will cover palm trees.🌴This is rare and exceptional.

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 20

PDS — or Particularly Dangerous Situation — red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

HUGE danger if any new fires crop up. This danger will continue, potentially with disastrous results, until widespread rain arrives in Southern California.

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 20

An absolutely historic winter storm is in the cards for the Gulf Coast!

Winter storm warnings stretch from the Mexican border to the Florida Panhandle. Widespread 2-4” totals are likely, including in Houston and New Orleans
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Panama City might even see an inch or two!

WOW. ❄️

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 19

WOW! Winter storm for the Gulf Coast!

Winter storm watches stretch from the Mexican border to Atlanta.

Houston will see 2-4 inches of snow. So will New Orleans! Even snow on the TX Barriwr Islands!

A rare, significant winter storm for places where palm trees are ubiquitous! 🌴

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Jan 14

Los Angeles saw two winters with DOUBLE the normal rainfall. Then it stopped raining altogether. It’s a perfect recipe for extreme fires.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks it down.

🔥🌧️ Rain, Drought, Wildfire: LA’s New Normal?

YouTube video by MyRadar Weather News

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Jan 14

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social breaks down the BIGGEST mistake we make with wildfires.

The BIGGEST Mistake We’re Making About Wildfires 🔥

YouTube video by MyRadar Weather News

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Jan 15

The Palisades Fire burned more energy than the entire city of Los Angeles used in 2 years. That’s a LOT of heat release.

Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social explains. #wildfires #palisadesfire #california #losangeles #fire

The INSANE Energy of the Palisades Fire 🔥

YouTube video by MyRadar Weather News

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MyRadar @myradar.bsky.social · Jan 14

The wheel covers of luxury cars are often made of aluminum. Aluminum melts at 1,221°F. Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social believes the Palisades Fire burned at least 1,400° as it scorched neighborhoods — and likely much hotter. #fire #PalisadesFire #Eatonfire

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Matthew Cappucci @matthewcappucci.bsky.social · Jan 10

WEATHER MANIPULATION!? Is it a thing!?

Well… not really (at least the way the conspiracy theorists and my crazy neighbor think it is).

I sat down Vice’s Shane Smith to discuss everything from hurricanes to HAARP to “chemtrails”:

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Can the Government Control the Weather?

YouTube video by VICE News

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