The federal shut down meant a missed opportunity for research into Hurricane Melissa: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

A colleague is looking for a couple of folks for a story she's working on: @sarahdwire.bsky.social

Slurs, stereotypes and prejudice have long plagued members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and other minority religions in the U.S. as well. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Eight houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast and waves hit North Carolina's Outer Banks www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday

The total is up to 7 now. The Atlantic Ocean has swept away 7 homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

More houses collapsing on the Outer Banks. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

My daughter in law just texted side by side photos of my grandson's kindergarten graduation and his senior photo and now I'm a teary-eyed wreck. Our sweet little boy can't be this old, and neither can I!!!

While states grumble about FEMA, more than a half dozen state and local elected officials told @usatoday.com that taking on FEMA's responsibilities is not something they are prepared to do www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

A look back at the weather extremes along Helene's path from Florida to Indiana, with the National Hurricane Center report: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Trump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speech www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday

In addition to @jimmykimmel.com, at least 100 people across the U.S. have come under scrutiny for their remarks or social media posts since the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Hurricane forecasters rapidly adjust outlook for distant system in the Atlantic Ocean. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Museum Resource 🌻🐛 Better Together Browse the 50 most common native wildflowers and butterflies in Florida to see what plants might best support local pollinator populations this #Butterfriday! Florida's Wildflowers & Butterflies: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/wildflowers/...

20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Americans still support FEMA, USA TODAY/Ipsos poll shows: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler tells the New York Times he won't seek reelection, calling for generational change among Democrats. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

So much fun to do a fun animal story every once in a while and I really enjoyed this one. How Jaws helped inspire generations of marine biologists and how much we've learned! Thanks to @floridamuseum.bsky.social @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Thanks to the USAToday for the interview about #HurricaneErin and the important collaboration between weather and ocean experts to keep mariners safe in navigating open oceans to steer clear from the hazards produced by tropical cyclones. Story: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Erin strengthens, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season. This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.

This was a fascinating story to write, about an exciting advance in discovering the culprit behind sea start wasting disease, as well as an intriguing look at how the scientific progress moved forward even during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. @hakai.org www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Is it possible to calculate how much the temperature in a specific area could increase if a section was paved or a building was erected versus it remaining undeveloped in a park like setting?

The region off the Southeast coast has been an overachiever this season with two tropical storms and potentially a third in the hopper. Fun with Shakespeare! #tropicalwx www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

The National Weather Service is increasingly concerned about the potential for heavy rain this afternoon and tonight in the Northeast. #turnarounddontdrown @usa-today.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

If you think I've forgotten about the hurricane satellites, think again. The Navy is permanently unplugging them this week, on the brink of the busiest stretch of the season. There's so much more to this story, and I have the latest scoop. ⬇️

"This is exactly what we expected to happen," Holmes said. "As the earth gets warmer, we see more extremes and it's the extremes that get us. They kill us. They make us sick." Quotes from our President, Dr. Max Holmes in this USA Today piece from @dinahvp.bsky.social: share.google/MJOpg6JF39JG...

Tampa, FL reached 100 degrees today, the first such instance in the station's recorded data thread since 1890. How did this happen? On the synoptic scale, an anomalous upper-level ridge traversing the region from east to west: (1/3)

The heat dome responsible for Tampa’s first 100 degree temperature on record (135 years) is very impressive in intensity and scope. The magenta indicates where the mid-upper level ridge (high pressure) is record setting for this time of year. It will be stronger tomorrow.

A shark in the clouds!

Late July's oppressive heat forecast isn't normal. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com

A display at a Sitka historical site referencing mistreatment of Alaska Natives by missionaries has been flagged as part of President Donald Trump's demand that national park facilities remove “improper ideology,” The Washington Post reported Friday. www.juneauindependent.com/post/sitka-d...

LLMs don't lie because they want to. They lie because they're trained to role-play, reinforced to please and lack grounding in truth. This misalignment isn't just theoretical: it’s showing up in fabricated data, hallucinated praise, even red-teamed blackmail. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Back at work after a week off for Grandma Camp. We crocheted; we cross-stitched, played Monopoly, did a jigsaw puzzle, made sushi and cooked. What's new out there?

Hour by hour, a timeline of the Texas Hill Country flooding on July 4. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

If you want to follow all the ways our weather forecasts are worsening because of NOAA’s troubles, you should follow @dinahvp.bsky.social. She documents at least 5 ways serious degradation is occurring.

My latest story explains how a series of developments at NOAA this year, such as loss of microwave satellite info, staff & funding could affect the nation & events like the Texas floods, according to NOAA veterans and others. @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Did forecasters get it right ahead of recent Texas floods? Might budget cuts have played a role? I take a look at these questions on today's episode of The Excerpt podcast. art19.com/shows/5-thin...

The Texas flood catastrophe was caused by a perfect storm of difficult-to-forecast rainfall and fast-moving water. But the aftermath is highlighting the maelstrom at the National Weather Service and the administration's planned budget cuts. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

With more than 10 inches of rain in spots, Tropical Storm Chantal produced flooding and damage across central NC over the past 24 hours. #ncwx Our latest blog post reviews the rainfall totals, river crests, and other initial impacts from Chantal. 📰: climate.ncsu.edu/blog/2025/07...

Info graphic with three-day rainfalls from Texas, and other explainers. www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...

The first of two stories the tragic rain and flooding in Texas and the current situation: Terrain and timing conspired to cause 'horrifying' Texas rainfall, with a dose of climate warming in the mix as well. Via @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

NOAA budget package details plans to reduce spending, staff, climate research and shut down its labs and cooperative institutes with universities. #NOAA #climatechange www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Writing another story this evening and over the weekend wrapping up some of the weather and climate developments. Thoughts? Send them my way. Also interested in talking to someone who had an NSF grant canceled or on hold this year.

Curious about the B-2 bomber flight? I was, even after writing a story & looked up details - It only holds two people - It was at least a 16,000 mile round trip based on DOD map - Top speed roughly 600 mph - Refueled at least twice because fuel range is 6000 miles www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Massive NOAA cuts could put weather forecasts in peril and lives in danger, say meteorologists, oceanographers and other scientists. I discuss on The Excerpt, via @usatoday.com art19.com/shows/5-thin...

Tropical Storm #Andrea has formed... Over the past five decades, the median date of first named storm formation is June 15, so this year is slightly later. In fact, it's the latest start to a season since 2014 (Arthur was named on July 1). bmcnoldy.blogspot.com/2025/06/firs...

We spoke with veteran NOAA leaders and other scientists about its proposed budget and the effect on science and forecasting. Here's what they fear: Thanks to James Franklin, Craig McLean, Alan Gerard, John Cortinas, John Sokich, and several others who talked with me. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

While the Eastern Pacific is cranking out storms, the Atlantic Ocean, thankfully, looks likes it's on vacation. We talked to a few experts about why that is. Via @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

TGIF! It was a busy week. Sharing my stories from the week. Hope you have a great weekend. Michael Brennan at the National Hurricane Center does a great job of summing up his concerns ahead of hurricane season. 🧵 www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Today is the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season. We talked with Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan about what you should do to prepare. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

The wandering pair of right whales, Koala and Curlew, have been spotted in Canadian waters. What a journey they've had! www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...