“Pan con bistec” (steak sandwich) for that spot-on Cuban comfort lunch. When we lived in Miami, my grandfather used to have me or my mom go out and get like 5 of these for the family on any Saturday that he’d visit. Things you take for granted when you move away. Food is a natural storyteller.

Granted, the siren system has its limits and should not solely replace other methods of obtaining warnings (e.g., NOAA weather radio, TV broadcast, WEAs, etc…), but after the tornado outbreak associated w/ Milton last year, states like FL w/o this system should at least consider budgeting for this.

Just in reminiscence… There’s just something about it… my dad may no longer physically on this earth, but it hit me while looking through mom’s backyard that his presence is still very much alive. It’s one of those reassurances for the healing to continue. Again, it’s the little things.

This is PRECISELY why folks can't take just one forecast and use it as gospel over a period of time. The models for #TD9 were super tricky, and 48 hours ago we were thinking about a landfall in the Carolinas as a possibility. Now it's going to take a literal right turn!

Headed to FL by way of DFW to visit family after dad passed, and go figure that our gate was right by the Univision kiosk. He spent many years at the network as a teleprompter operator for the flagship weekday morning show until his retirement. Hey, it’s the little things 🙂

Lol… lmao even. My brain just can’t with his level of nonsense. Not looking to be instantly rotisseried by a bolt, thanks very much.

When a hurricane can take off, boy does it take off: the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season story. Watch Humberto also rapidly intensify from a lopsided tropical storm to a major hurricane. Notable intensity changes: - 40 to 125 kt within 48 hours - 65 to 125 kt within 24 hours

Satellite impression of Major Hurricane #Humberto is what you’d look for in a healthy and robust storm. Excellent venting, a well-organized inner core, pretty clear eye, and it is surrounded by an environment that can probably still support intensification, save for intrastorm processes (ERCs).

80 mph increase in winds between 11 pm ET Thursday and 11 pm ET Friday means that #Humberto too has exceeded the threshold of Extreme Rapid Intensification. Again.

Update: Hurricane #Humberto has intensified 55 kt in the last 12 h… extreme RI ongoing. Anomalous upshear convection is again a tell for subsequent RI. Thankfully the storm is well away from land for now.

Why have I been making changes? I'm including more ocean regions! This webpage now features a subtropical North Atlantic domain. The anomaly charts still need work, but all domains depicting values like the one below should be functional again. kouya.has.arizona.edu/tropics/SSTm...

Saving this for posterity 🔽

Advisories have begun for Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 in the Atlantic. It is expected to intensify in the next 36-48 hours into Tropical Storm #Imelda as it crosses the Bahamas. Current forecast would bring considerable TC-related impacts to the Southeast beginning as early as late Monday night.

THIS. Far too much circulates these days with the sole purpose of engagement farming out there. Models will always have some degree of error so it’s crucial to consider an ensemble of models for varying realizations in order to build confidence in either direction for a forecast.

UNL is proposing to cut the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, which would eliminate the undergraduate and graduate meteorology programs. Please consider sharing the importance of our department with UNL through this link: apc.unl.edu/fall-2025-bu...

Simply lovely... It really does seem that rather than the whole "beg for forgiveness, ask for permission" mantra, there's a clear expectation/demand for forgiveness after the primordial buzzsaw many months ago.

Here's the OMB Memo for reference: www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...

OK, so we've essentially the "Charlie M" scene with this OMB memo...

The deadline to apply for @ametsoc.org board and committee membership is rapidly approaching — THIS FRIDAY, SEP 26! I currently serve as a Board Member on the AMS Board for Early Career Professionals, so if you have a keen interest on the things that we do and want to consider joining, reach out!

While there are numerous severe thunderstorms ongoing, there’s quite a bit of storm interference in the open warm sector leading to a limit on discrete supercells. Tornado threat does continue into the evening hours before a combined damaging wind/flood threat emerges.

Briefly listening in to the U.S. speech at UNGA because why not. Yeah… it’s going about as “well” as you’d expect…

#Gabrielle has rapidly intensified during the night, clearing out an eye and becoming a major hurricane. Very nice outflow on the western side, showing the jet interaction beginning! This will help it keep intensifying before shear gets too high and the interaction becomes unfavorable

On this #WorldAlzheimersDay, it is a time for us to reflect on those who are/have faced this disease, what ground we’ve yet to cover, and to continue raising awareness where and when we can. It may not bring back those we’ve lost, but we can be there for those still fighting. Stand with Us 💜

And this is one reason why I refuse to use any form of AI/LLM for anything in general life. When you outsource your critical thinking (or just thinking for that matter) for the sake of convenience, the charm of what the brain can do and human creativity vanishes.

We need the rain out here, but man did this storm decide to make an entrance… the Norman @mesonet.org reported a wind gust to 43 mph just minutes ago, not to mention the excessive lightning going on. Probably stronger winds just a few hundred feet above the surface too.

“I got bugs in my head and they won’t go…“ 😐

Quiet no more... After a significant downtime in the North Atlantic during what would otherwise be "peak" activity, Tropical Storm #Gabrielle has formed. The storm is expected to gradually strengthen while moving generally northwestward. Bermuda will need to monitor the system in the coming days.

We're hiring! We have an open search for an Assistant Professor in physics of the ocean and/or atmosphere in Columbia's Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Please circulate this information to good candidates, and apply yourself if you are one! Ad & link to apply: apply.interfolio.com/173819

And here's the Mesoscale Assistant Forecaster position. This is an entry-level severe weather forecaster position, so if you've ever wanted to see your name on an MCD or on the day 1 outlook, here's your opportunity. This also closes on Wednesday, Sep 24. www.usajobs.gov/job/845713800

🚨🚨🚨UPDATE🚨🚨🚨 An INCREDIBLE milestone has been achieved by our team! We’ve now made it past the $1,000 mark collectively! This is amazing and I’m at a loss for words for the generosity and support. Let’s keep pushing and continue to get the word out for the cause! In the spirit of our team name 🔽

GMA Cover Story: “YouTube’s New A.I. Features” I fully recognize I myself am on the way to being outdated rather quickly (my AMS 2025 Vlog is 8 months and counting in production 😅), but I sense that the allure of actually creating content will be lost to a “fast fashion” form of content creation.

If you are (1) a graduate of UNL's Earth and Atmospheric Sciences department (2) a research collaborator (3) a partner who has worked with meteorologists in NE (4) a grateful NE citizen who appreciates meteorologists keeping you safe please write a letter to support UNL EAS before it gets cut<1/2>

Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month which runs through October 15th. So many different cultures and so many stories by so many of us make up the fabric of one collective picture. We can all learn, appreciate, and celebrate the melting pot that we surround ourselves with. ¡Vamos hispanos!

Useful terminology tidbit for Atlantic hurricane enthusiasts: The "Main Development Region" (MDR) is a slice of the deep tropical Atlantic where "most major hurricanes begin developing". Importantly, the Caribbean Sea is included in it, and makes up nearly 40% of it! [1/3]

Shula Bowl Champions for FIU and a dominant win for the Canes giving them 3 straight wins against AP T25 opponents! Not too shabby for my two alma maters 😎

If you aren’t watching the NASCAR race at Bristol tonight, you might want to tune in to USA network. The tire degradation is cranked up all the way, back to Spring 2024 levels if not more!

For clarification, it's *proposed* cuts, and many programs on the list have been on the chopping block before but ended up getting saved. Yay clickbait journalism. Still never good to see even that though. www.dailynebraskan.com/news/breakin...

Granted, most of the time where I do not include alt text is when I am attempting to disseminate radar observation during an active weather event for which I prioritize speed. Otherwise, I do my best to include some form of alt text in my posts here, especially if it helps those who need it. 🙂

4 days in and I'm SO grateful for all of the early support so far! We're just getting started as there are still 7 weeks to go. Please spread the word about this effort! This certainly won't be my last post about it, but it's my job as team captain to make this memorable and impactful for all.

SPC is hiring a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the severe side. So if you've wanted to work for SPC as a WCM, here's your chance! Applications for this position close on Tuesday, Sep 23. Severe WCM: www.usajobs.gov/job/845565600

Heads up for the Jeopardy! geeks in BSky world! From today’s episode…

Reprehensible. Violence of any kind is NEVER the answer, nor should it ever be an option. Full stop. One can disagree and question someone’s perspectives until blue in the face for xyz reasons. That is the basis of discourse. But once violence is carried out on others, no argument stands.

Today is considered the "peak" of North Atlantic tropical cyclone activity, but no two seasons are alike. Hurricane Erin has accounted for ~82.5% of the ACE in an otherwise below-average season. The basin remains quiet for the foreseeable future.

In honor of losing both my dad and grandmother to this disease, I've started a team to help raise awareness and fundraise for this year's @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk ("If You Feel It, Chase the Alzheimer's Cure"). The walk is set for Saturday, Nov 1. Any support is greatly appreciated! #ENDALZ

🚨 Recruiting Two PhD/MS Students 🚨 I am looking to bring on at least two GRAs (M.S. or Ph.D. Level) beginning Spring or Fall 2026 to join our CHAOS research group. Research projects will be related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for extreme temperatures and rainfall

That’s quite the few small mesocyclones in… Maine.

HIGHLY impressed with the FIU defense in the 1st half. If FIU can keep this game close even with an L at the end, it’s going to send a message to FAU for the Shula Bowl next week.

The power of community can be such a healing tool in grief. So grateful to have a fantastic group of people to be surrounded by especially with what has happened in the last week. Segunda familia!