Matt Makens, Meteorologist
@mattmakens.bsky.social
Meteorologist. Owner of Makens Weather serving global clients.
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🥶 First winter chill incoming!
Early next week brings freezing temps to the Gulf Coast, record lows, and lake effect snow for the Great Lakes.
Out West, a Pacific storm may bring an atmospheric river to N. California by midweek. 🌨️🌊
#Weather #WinterChill
Early next week brings freezing temps to the Gulf Coast, record lows, and lake effect snow for the Great Lakes.
Out West, a Pacific storm may bring an atmospheric river to N. California by midweek. 🌨️🌊
#Weather #WinterChill
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🥶 First winter chill incoming!
Early next week brings freezing temps to the Gulf Coast, record lows, and lake effect snow for the Great Lakes.
Out West, a Pacific storm may bring an atmospheric river to N. California by midweek. 🌨️🌊
#Weather #WinterChill
Early next week brings freezing temps to the Gulf Coast, record lows, and lake effect snow for the Great Lakes.
Out West, a Pacific storm may bring an atmospheric river to N. California by midweek. 🌨️🌊
#Weather #WinterChill
Today's highest risk of #severeweather is on the Northern Plains. @nws.noaa.gov SPC has a slight risk for the region. Blended modeling has the following probabilities for #tornado, #wind, & #hail.
#ndwx #sdwx #newx
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#ndwx #sdwx #newx
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July 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today's highest risk of #severeweather is on the Northern Plains. @nws.noaa.gov SPC has a slight risk for the region. Blended modeling has the following probabilities for #tornado, #wind, & #hail.
#ndwx #sdwx #newx
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#ndwx #sdwx #newx
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🔥Dangerous heat spans from the Midwest to East Coast. 🌧️Flash flooding in NM burn scars. Severe storms likely Plains to Midwest. Crop & livestock stress risk high. Watch for strong winds in the Southeast midweek. #AgWeather #HeatWave #FlashFlood
June 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🔥Dangerous heat spans from the Midwest to East Coast. 🌧️Flash flooding in NM burn scars. Severe storms likely Plains to Midwest. Crop & livestock stress risk high. Watch for strong winds in the Southeast midweek. #AgWeather #HeatWave #FlashFlood
🔥 Dangerous heat wave expands across the central & eastern U.S.
⛈️ Severe storms & flash flooding from the Plains to the Northeast
🔥 Critical fire danger in the Southwest
Heads up for weather impacts all week -> www.makensweather.com/weekly-weath...
#Weather #HeatWave #SevereWeather #Flooding
⛈️ Severe storms & flash flooding from the Plains to the Northeast
🔥 Critical fire danger in the Southwest
Heads up for weather impacts all week -> www.makensweather.com/weekly-weath...
#Weather #HeatWave #SevereWeather #Flooding
June 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🔥 Dangerous heat wave expands across the central & eastern U.S.
⛈️ Severe storms & flash flooding from the Plains to the Northeast
🔥 Critical fire danger in the Southwest
Heads up for weather impacts all week -> www.makensweather.com/weekly-weath...
#Weather #HeatWave #SevereWeather #Flooding
⛈️ Severe storms & flash flooding from the Plains to the Northeast
🔥 Critical fire danger in the Southwest
Heads up for weather impacts all week -> www.makensweather.com/weekly-weath...
#Weather #HeatWave #SevereWeather #Flooding
Western U.S. Snow & Water Supply Update – Summer 2025
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🔥 Bottom Line: Snowmelt came early, runoff is running low, and drought is expected to persist or worsen across many western watersheds this summer.
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🔥 Bottom Line: Snowmelt came early, runoff is running low, and drought is expected to persist or worsen across many western watersheds this summer.
June 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Western U.S. Snow & Water Supply Update – Summer 2025
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🔥 Bottom Line: Snowmelt came early, runoff is running low, and drought is expected to persist or worsen across many western watersheds this summer.
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🔥 Bottom Line: Snowmelt came early, runoff is running low, and drought is expected to persist or worsen across many western watersheds this summer.
Severe weather alert for the southern Plains today:
🌪️ Tornadoes
🌬️ Destructive winds
🌩️ Huge hail (up to 5")
Ag impacts likely. Be ready, stay informed.
#SevereWeather #FarmSafety #TornadoWatch #HailStorm #okwx #txwx
🌪️ Tornadoes
🌬️ Destructive winds
🌩️ Huge hail (up to 5")
Ag impacts likely. Be ready, stay informed.
#SevereWeather #FarmSafety #TornadoWatch #HailStorm #okwx #txwx
June 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Severe weather alert for the southern Plains today:
🌪️ Tornadoes
🌬️ Destructive winds
🌩️ Huge hail (up to 5")
Ag impacts likely. Be ready, stay informed.
#SevereWeather #FarmSafety #TornadoWatch #HailStorm #okwx #txwx
🌪️ Tornadoes
🌬️ Destructive winds
🌩️ Huge hail (up to 5")
Ag impacts likely. Be ready, stay informed.
#SevereWeather #FarmSafety #TornadoWatch #HailStorm #okwx #txwx
⚠️ Tornadoes, large hail & flash flooding today across eastern OK, AR, & southern MO.
🔥 Critical fire danger: AZ, NM, west TX & CA.
🌡️ Heat stress risk: South TX & FL.
📍Tuesday: Severe storms shift east. Stay alert & watch conditions closely.
#severeweather #tornado #hail
🔥 Critical fire danger: AZ, NM, west TX & CA.
🌡️ Heat stress risk: South TX & FL.
📍Tuesday: Severe storms shift east. Stay alert & watch conditions closely.
#severeweather #tornado #hail
May 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⚠️ Tornadoes, large hail & flash flooding today across eastern OK, AR, & southern MO.
🔥 Critical fire danger: AZ, NM, west TX & CA.
🌡️ Heat stress risk: South TX & FL.
📍Tuesday: Severe storms shift east. Stay alert & watch conditions closely.
#severeweather #tornado #hail
🔥 Critical fire danger: AZ, NM, west TX & CA.
🌡️ Heat stress risk: South TX & FL.
📍Tuesday: Severe storms shift east. Stay alert & watch conditions closely.
#severeweather #tornado #hail
🌿 Plant Health Check – Spring 2025
Here's a snapshot of current conditions.
🔴 Below 40 → Vegetation stress, likely crop & pasture losses
🟢 Above 60 → Favorable growth, solid production potential
#AgWeather #VegetationHealth #DroughtMonitor #CropWatch #SatelliteData #FarmWeather #PastureConditions
Here's a snapshot of current conditions.
🔴 Below 40 → Vegetation stress, likely crop & pasture losses
🟢 Above 60 → Favorable growth, solid production potential
#AgWeather #VegetationHealth #DroughtMonitor #CropWatch #SatelliteData #FarmWeather #PastureConditions
April 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
🌿 Plant Health Check – Spring 2025
Here's a snapshot of current conditions.
🔴 Below 40 → Vegetation stress, likely crop & pasture losses
🟢 Above 60 → Favorable growth, solid production potential
#AgWeather #VegetationHealth #DroughtMonitor #CropWatch #SatelliteData #FarmWeather #PastureConditions
Here's a snapshot of current conditions.
🔴 Below 40 → Vegetation stress, likely crop & pasture losses
🟢 Above 60 → Favorable growth, solid production potential
#AgWeather #VegetationHealth #DroughtMonitor #CropWatch #SatelliteData #FarmWeather #PastureConditions
🚨 Drought Update for Cattle Producers 🚨
As of April 1, nearly half of the U.S. cattle herd is in drought-affected areas. Quick stats:
🌾 Alfalfa Hay Acreage: 48%
🐄 Cattle Inventory: 43%
🌿 Hay Inventory: 39%
📍 Check out this drought outlook map (data: NDMC )
As of April 1, nearly half of the U.S. cattle herd is in drought-affected areas. Quick stats:
🌾 Alfalfa Hay Acreage: 48%
🐄 Cattle Inventory: 43%
🌿 Hay Inventory: 39%
📍 Check out this drought outlook map (data: NDMC )
April 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🚨 Drought Update for Cattle Producers 🚨
As of April 1, nearly half of the U.S. cattle herd is in drought-affected areas. Quick stats:
🌾 Alfalfa Hay Acreage: 48%
🐄 Cattle Inventory: 43%
🌿 Hay Inventory: 39%
📍 Check out this drought outlook map (data: NDMC )
As of April 1, nearly half of the U.S. cattle herd is in drought-affected areas. Quick stats:
🌾 Alfalfa Hay Acreage: 48%
🐄 Cattle Inventory: 43%
🌿 Hay Inventory: 39%
📍 Check out this drought outlook map (data: NDMC )
🚨 Severe Weather Alert 🚨
A tornado outbreak is expected today & tonight across the Lower Miss Valley, Mid-South & Lower OH Valley. Strong, long-track tornadoes (EF3+) are likely.
A multi-day heavy rain event could cause catastrophic flooding through Saturday. Stay alert! #Weather #Tornado #Flooding
A tornado outbreak is expected today & tonight across the Lower Miss Valley, Mid-South & Lower OH Valley. Strong, long-track tornadoes (EF3+) are likely.
A multi-day heavy rain event could cause catastrophic flooding through Saturday. Stay alert! #Weather #Tornado #Flooding
April 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🚨 South Texas Weather Alert 🚨
Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy to excessive rainfall across South Texas through Friday. 🌧️⚡️ We discussed this in the Weekly Weather Watch sent out this week (in the comments below).
Stay safe and stay informed, as conditions may lead to localized flooding
Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy to excessive rainfall across South Texas through Friday. 🌧️⚡️ We discussed this in the Weekly Weather Watch sent out this week (in the comments below).
Stay safe and stay informed, as conditions may lead to localized flooding
March 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨 South Texas Weather Alert 🚨
Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy to excessive rainfall across South Texas through Friday. 🌧️⚡️ We discussed this in the Weekly Weather Watch sent out this week (in the comments below).
Stay safe and stay informed, as conditions may lead to localized flooding
Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy to excessive rainfall across South Texas through Friday. 🌧️⚡️ We discussed this in the Weekly Weather Watch sent out this week (in the comments below).
Stay safe and stay informed, as conditions may lead to localized flooding
‼️‼️2nd Most Tornadoes on Record in the U.S. in 2024 ‼️‼️
From the SPC - "2024 was a busy severe weather year. Most notably, the 1796 confirmed tornadoes is the 2nd most on record (1950-present)." - @NWSSPC
From the SPC - "2024 was a busy severe weather year. Most notably, the 1796 confirmed tornadoes is the 2nd most on record (1950-present)." - @NWSSPC
March 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
‼️‼️2nd Most Tornadoes on Record in the U.S. in 2024 ‼️‼️
From the SPC - "2024 was a busy severe weather year. Most notably, the 1796 confirmed tornadoes is the 2nd most on record (1950-present)." - @NWSSPC
From the SPC - "2024 was a busy severe weather year. Most notably, the 1796 confirmed tornadoes is the 2nd most on record (1950-present)." - @NWSSPC
An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is likely over the Missouri, Mississippi, & Ohio Valleys Friday into Saturday. Tornadoes & straight-line wind gusts of 70-100mph are possible in addition to large hail. Elsewhere, incredibly strong winds across the Plains will exacerbate drought/fire danger.
March 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is likely over the Missouri, Mississippi, & Ohio Valleys Friday into Saturday. Tornadoes & straight-line wind gusts of 70-100mph are possible in addition to large hail. Elsewhere, incredibly strong winds across the Plains will exacerbate drought/fire danger.
Holy schnikies, the wind will be off the hook coming up (stronger than 70 mph shown here). Here are the wind and wind gust forecast for Amarillo. Throw in some dust, and it's a nasty-looking forecast into the weekend across most of the Plains.
#wind #windstorm #duststorm #bombcyclone
#wind #windstorm #duststorm #bombcyclone
March 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Holy schnikies, the wind will be off the hook coming up (stronger than 70 mph shown here). Here are the wind and wind gust forecast for Amarillo. Throw in some dust, and it's a nasty-looking forecast into the weekend across most of the Plains.
#wind #windstorm #duststorm #bombcyclone
#wind #windstorm #duststorm #bombcyclone
🚨 'WINTER' STORM ALERT 🚨
A powerful storm is sweeping across the Central U.S. through midweek, bringing blizzard conditions, high winds, severe storms & flash flooding. 🌨️💨⛈️
⚠️ Travel Impact: Expect road closures, flight delays & dangerous conditions. Stay updated & plan ahead!
#Blizzard #WinterStorm
A powerful storm is sweeping across the Central U.S. through midweek, bringing blizzard conditions, high winds, severe storms & flash flooding. 🌨️💨⛈️
⚠️ Travel Impact: Expect road closures, flight delays & dangerous conditions. Stay updated & plan ahead!
#Blizzard #WinterStorm
March 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🚨 'WINTER' STORM ALERT 🚨
A powerful storm is sweeping across the Central U.S. through midweek, bringing blizzard conditions, high winds, severe storms & flash flooding. 🌨️💨⛈️
⚠️ Travel Impact: Expect road closures, flight delays & dangerous conditions. Stay updated & plan ahead!
#Blizzard #WinterStorm
A powerful storm is sweeping across the Central U.S. through midweek, bringing blizzard conditions, high winds, severe storms & flash flooding. 🌨️💨⛈️
⚠️ Travel Impact: Expect road closures, flight delays & dangerous conditions. Stay updated & plan ahead!
#Blizzard #WinterStorm
February 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨 Snowstorm Recap ❄️
Last night's storm hit hard on the West & South sides, burying them under inches of snow! Meanwhile, the Northeast barely saw enough to clear. 🌨️
How much snow did YOU get? Share below! 👇 #Snowstorm2025 #WinterWoes #CitySplit #SnowfallTotals
Last night's storm hit hard on the West & South sides, burying them under inches of snow! Meanwhile, the Northeast barely saw enough to clear. 🌨️
How much snow did YOU get? Share below! 👇 #Snowstorm2025 #WinterWoes #CitySplit #SnowfallTotals
February 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨 Snowstorm Recap ❄️
Last night's storm hit hard on the West & South sides, burying them under inches of snow! Meanwhile, the Northeast barely saw enough to clear. 🌨️
How much snow did YOU get? Share below! 👇 #Snowstorm2025 #WinterWoes #CitySplit #SnowfallTotals
Last night's storm hit hard on the West & South sides, burying them under inches of snow! Meanwhile, the Northeast barely saw enough to clear. 🌨️
How much snow did YOU get? Share below! 👇 #Snowstorm2025 #WinterWoes #CitySplit #SnowfallTotals
Ready for a break from the chill? Good news! Warmer temperatures are heading our way. See how much things are about to change:
#weather #warmingtrend #relief
#weather #warmingtrend #relief
February 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Ready for a break from the chill? Good news! Warmer temperatures are heading our way. See how much things are about to change:
#weather #warmingtrend #relief
#weather #warmingtrend #relief
❄️ Arctic air moving in!
Record-breaking cold across the central U.S. this week! 🌬️
Snow will spread from the northern Rockies to the central Plains by Tuesday. Expect heavy snow and ice from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic by Thursday. Stay safe, stay warm!
#arcticblast
Record-breaking cold across the central U.S. this week! 🌬️
Snow will spread from the northern Rockies to the central Plains by Tuesday. Expect heavy snow and ice from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic by Thursday. Stay safe, stay warm!
#arcticblast
February 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
❄️ Arctic air moving in!
Record-breaking cold across the central U.S. this week! 🌬️
Snow will spread from the northern Rockies to the central Plains by Tuesday. Expect heavy snow and ice from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic by Thursday. Stay safe, stay warm!
#arcticblast
Record-breaking cold across the central U.S. this week! 🌬️
Snow will spread from the northern Rockies to the central Plains by Tuesday. Expect heavy snow and ice from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic by Thursday. Stay safe, stay warm!
#arcticblast
❄️ Another cold blast is coming! Next week, frigid air from Canada will push into the U.S., bringing moderate to high risk of impactful cold across the Central & Eastern states.
🌬️ Strong winds = brutal wind chills in the Rockies & Plains.
🌧️ Moisture = winter weather for the SE & Mid-Atlantic.
🌬️ Strong winds = brutal wind chills in the Rockies & Plains.
🌧️ Moisture = winter weather for the SE & Mid-Atlantic.
February 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
❄️ Another cold blast is coming! Next week, frigid air from Canada will push into the U.S., bringing moderate to high risk of impactful cold across the Central & Eastern states.
🌬️ Strong winds = brutal wind chills in the Rockies & Plains.
🌧️ Moisture = winter weather for the SE & Mid-Atlantic.
🌬️ Strong winds = brutal wind chills in the Rockies & Plains.
🌧️ Moisture = winter weather for the SE & Mid-Atlantic.
January 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨 Arctic blast incoming? Kind of... ❄️ While colder air is headed for the U.S. in early Feb, it looks like much of it will stick to the north.
📍 Example: Denver
In 13 recent model runs for Feb 5:
🔹 Temps <10°F? Only 4/13 runs
🔹 Temps <0°F? <10% probability
Stay tuned for updates! 🌡️ #ArcticBlast #cowx
📍 Example: Denver
In 13 recent model runs for Feb 5:
🔹 Temps <10°F? Only 4/13 runs
🔹 Temps <0°F? <10% probability
Stay tuned for updates! 🌡️ #ArcticBlast #cowx
January 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🚨 Arctic blast incoming? Kind of... ❄️ While colder air is headed for the U.S. in early Feb, it looks like much of it will stick to the north.
📍 Example: Denver
In 13 recent model runs for Feb 5:
🔹 Temps <10°F? Only 4/13 runs
🔹 Temps <0°F? <10% probability
Stay tuned for updates! 🌡️ #ArcticBlast #cowx
📍 Example: Denver
In 13 recent model runs for Feb 5:
🔹 Temps <10°F? Only 4/13 runs
🔹 Temps <0°F? <10% probability
Stay tuned for updates! 🌡️ #ArcticBlast #cowx
January 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
