It was 3 years ago that I graduated with my Ph.D. in meteorology. Now I am working to keep building my work in tornado sheltering and protection, and expand the horizons outwards. I also have 3 articles written (with a 4th underway). Hoping to do more!

@shoeleatherkate.bsky.social Congrats as well on the checkmark!

@jazzmyth.bsky.social BTW congrats on being verified Jasmine! (and your team!)

@weatherwest.bsky.social Hi there Daniel. Do you know any professors or meteorologists specialized in wildfires? I wrote a draft article this past fall (with some reviewing by someone else in my business and another business) and would like a thorough review before I sent it forward.

@itsafronomics.blacksky.app BTW congrats on being verified as well!

If anyone is working on a scientific article regarding how people are taking shelter in the aftermath of this winter storm, I would be very happy to work with you and your team. While severe weather is my primary focus, I am branching out with my knowledge. #winterstorm #icestorm

Right now it's all hands on deck with the incoming storm. I've been working to communicate as much as possible. While the tornado shelter map doesn't cover winter weather, some of them are actually being used for such dual-purpose sheltering.

@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social Congrats BTW Elizabeth on being verified on here!

@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social Congrats BTW on the blue checkmark!

In 2025, not only did my second published article move up (it was actually published around Christmas 2024) but my third was also published. That expanded my CV from 1 article in a scientific journal up to 3. So many say they are so proud of me - even though I deal with imposter syndrome a lot!

Traveling in California for #Christmas (especially #SoCal)? Do it tomorrow! Wednesday and early Thursday will be very dangerous. This is what NWS Los Angeles has to say. Strong winds will also be an issue. Intense flooding and mudslides are likely, especially in the mountains. #CAwx #socalstorm

In the last year (and a bit), I have had TWO articles published in scientific journals. And I often still feel undeserving...I don't know why.

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The draft version of my latest article - which shifts the focus from tornado sheltering to wildfires - is done (except for the abstract). I'd be happy to get someone with experience in that field to read and review it for me.

The first Christmas card arrived in the mail today. Thank you @heyweatherlady.bsky.social!!

Working on Christmas cards right now and they are flying all across the country. I am old fashioned I guess...

Do you ever feel like you are losing interest in your main focus - weather? In some ways, that is the case for me. It could be a combination of the boring pattern and social media divisions.

When the weather is as quiet as a mouse, the most you can do is keep writing reports, do research and try to do sales. That said, if you are in risk management or the like in the private or public sector, I can help you with a product that I have partnerships with on street-level storm corridors.

For the first time ever, I'm having to get into calculus for some of the work reports I am doing. Now you see why meteorologists you see doing any kind of weather work (including on TV) often have a scientific knowledge - they need to know difficult equations. (In my case, I'm creating one...)

With the leaves starting to fall, that means more cold fronts + low pressure systems, and the opportunities for #severe weather. More #tornado shelters are being added regularly, so this should be shared to save lives. The map is at findyourtornadoshelter.com and keeps expanding.

I am now officially a 3x published author in scientific material, as the most recent publication just got published in the October issue. That concludes the dissertation series. On my own (for now), I am working on my 4th article as we speak. I'm hoping to get a draft soon. #Scicomm #WxSky #EMGSky

With the leaves starting to fall, that means more cold fronts + low pressure systems, and the opportunities for #severe weather. More #tornado shelters are being added regularly, so this should be shared to save lives. The map is at findyourtornadoshelter.com and keeps expanding.

On a positive note, my article on tornado sheltering and how it relates to broadcast meteorologists has been approved for publication. It should be published either later this fall or early in 2026. That is my 3rd published article. A 4th article is about to be written. #nwas25

It’s ironic that, in this breaking news cycle, the discussion at #NWAS25 is on support and mental health. If you’re reporting the story, take a break if you have to.

So this is working again here in the Magnolia State? A compromise was reached I guess?

Having to remember old math formulas, and even look at calculus rules, for a poster I am presenting basically takes me back to school. That's why any meteorologist you see on air or at a desk is also a scientist.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Erin forms in the Atlantic #usnews

My new business cards are in production. The information is in the front of it. My name and information are on the rear. I've added a WeatherCall NexGen QR Code as well. Thoughts while it is still being developed?

NWS is hiring! The first of several top-priority, mission-critical positions posted Friday on USAJobs.gov! Others will follow soon. Visit USAJobs.gov and search “NWS” to learn more.

At a M8.8, this #earthquake is tied for the 6th strongest since 1900. 1. Chile 1960 - M9.5 2. Alaska 1964 - M9.2 2. Indian Ocean 2004 - M9.2 4. Japan 2011 - M9.1 5. Kamchatka 1952 - M9.0 6. Ecuador 1906 - M8.8 6. Chile 2010 - M8.8 6. Kamchatka 2005 - M8.8 9. Alaska 1965 - M8.7

The Richter scale for #earthquake intensity is logarithmic. A one-point increase (i.e., from 7.0 to 8.0) represents nearly 32 times more energy released (and about 10 times stronger wavelengths). So the jump from M8.0 to M8.8 was ENORMOUS. This is in rare territory. #tsunami

One challenging aspect of my work is that it involves sometimes hours of research just to verify a few new #tornado shelter locations. I have to look it up if there's a hint of it, then look around on Google Earth AND Google Street View, often block by block. Some images are 10 to 17 years old!

Preparing my stuff for the NWA (National Weather Association) conference in September. Also deciding if I want to go to AMS in January either in person or online. The sticking point for me is that AMS is often TOO big for me...

After a month of frustration with a broken computer and delays, I finally just re-submitted my article for scientific review - based on the broadcast meteorology realm and tornado shelter communication. If accepted, that completes my series from the Ph.D. dissertation. #PhD #AcademicSky #scicomm

I was featured in an article on tornado shelters which is focused on the Cincinnati (and Tri-State) area. There aren't many there, but the discussion is moving. Thank you @erinashleywx.bsky.social and @ethanemerywx.bsky.social at @fox19.com for the discussion! Link: www.fox19.com/2025/07/07/h...

Watching all these stories about the flooding and the broken families - especially with the kids - is just heartbreaking. It's hard to watch.

@dansmithweather.bsky.social how did you manage to get verified here?

When you watch the skies for fireworks, you will see an incredible array of colors. What produces them? Chemistry!!! It's a good #science lesson for the #FourthofJuly. You'll see them on the Periodic Table as well. No matter how you feel, science rocks! #scicomm #fireworks #TheMoreYouKnow

4 million views and counting. I have put thousands of hours of work into my #tornado shelter map over the past 3 years, and I know it has saved lives (based on testimonials). I never imagined this when I started it. I appreciate so much the support from everyone. #EMGsky #WXsky #AcademicSky

4 million views and counting. I have put thousands of hours of work into my #tornado shelter map over the past 3 years, and I know it has saved lives (based on testimonials). I never imagined this when I started it. I appreciate so much the support from everyone. #EMGsky #WXsky #AcademicSky

I'll be doing a poster for #NWAS25 in Huntsville this September. It's a local-focused discussion for that area and a traditional poster. North Alabama is blessed to have a large number of #tornado shelters and the case study will use it as an example for other areas. #ALwx

Back in March, I received this testimonial about the work I do with my #tornado shelter operation and mapping. It's something I keep reading - and I know there have been other stories this spring, even if I cannot be directly attributed to them.

A product I have a working partnership with is Storm-GPS, which is a corridor-specific storm tracking system. I'm happy to set you up for a trial. With it, Somerset (KY) had its #tornado tracked within 1 mile with 28 min. notice last month. London (KY) had 50 min. notice. #KYwx

Back in March, I received this testimonial about the work I do with my #tornado shelter operation and mapping. It's something I keep reading - and I know there have been other stories this spring, even if I cannot be directly attributed to them.

One thing I sometimes wonder is what would happen if some of the big historic hurricanes - from long before my lifetime - would happen today. Some of them would be unimaginable in today's environment with far more people and development. And they could happen again.

This was aired a few weeks ago, but I forgot to post here images from an interview with @13abc.com that I had with @dansmithweather.bsky.social. It related to the #tornado shelter issue, both nationwide and in NW Ohio, and how my map is very useful. Link to video: www.13abc.com/video/2025/0...

I'm at a loss of words for the devastation after last night's tornadoes in southern Kentucky. At least 21 people are confirmed dead (according to @wkyt.com) and there are homes completely flattened. These events are the hardest ones to deal with. You do as much as you can, but it's not enough.

These are the #tornado shelters that are known to exist in the threat area. Not too many in the area of greatest concern - they become far more abundant farther south. I'll look in the morning to see if more do exist. Map at findyourtornadoshelter.com - please share!!

With more #severe weather likely later this week into next week, I'd appreciate any information and tips on missing #tornado shelters on the map at findyourtornadoshelter.com. There are over 2,200 on the map, but I would like to find out about more if possible.

One thing I'd be very happy to do is to talk with local governments about developing #tornado shelter plans and recommendations. I can write up a report for any local officials who may be interested. There are multiple ways to get such implemented - and possibly to get funding as well.