Another example of the outstanding work of the folks at the NWS Storm Prediction Center!

The initial risk area was denoted on the Day 6 Severe Weather Outlook with continued messaging of a significant severe weather threat up to the event day

*Note: Reports are preliminary (likely more to come)

A remarkable view of Central U.S. storm. A "bomb cyclone" (rapidly strengthening low pressure system) is generating widespread extreme winds (gusts to 70-80+ mph), widespread dust storms, dozens of fast-spreading wildfires, & (soon) a major tornado outbreak. #OKwx #TXwx

The NWS is predicting a major tornado outbreak in the southeast today. It’s only a matter of time before this kind of information will be buried behind a paywall sponsored by Carl’s Junior.

NOAA Cuts Leave Wind Chimes As Sole Predictor Of Approaching Hurricanes

I sincerely don’t know why people aren’t physically stopping those dorks. Move shit. Lock doors. Lose the keys. Everyone switch seats. Turn off all the lights. Switch the signs on the elevator lobby. Make the settings all silly. Use a different language. Wear costumes. Fill rooms with balloons

Here is my Federal Employment Termination story:

Old friend just laid off by USDA, 1 mos short of his probationary period as senior researcher. Brilliant person who left a tenured faculty position several yrs ago to join USDA. Bright early-career researchers also being laid off. USDA is terminating a generation of highly-qualified scientists.

Dear @opensnow.bsky.social, we rejoice in our gratitude for the gifts and blessings the whale has given us.

I’m so grateful for the wonderful people at @nws.noaa.gov. I scheduled Friday off way back on Monday thanks to their forecasting. It looks like this storm has delivered!

My letter to Utah Senator John Curtis concerning reductions to NWS budget and staffing