Debby Gray wx9vor

WX9VOR - VoIP Hurr Net - weather, ham radio & computer geek, All opinions my own.

[Debby Gray wx9vor @DAGGray]

Now also enjoying the sane crowd gathering on bluesky. Yes, it does remind me of the original Twitter.

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[Michael Steele @MichaelSteele]

This is what it sounds like when idiots gather, pound their religious breasts and sow stupidity. The words “separation of church and state” do not appear in the Constitution, but the words are a metaphor (you know what that is, right?) from an 1802 letter written by Thomas Jefferson (since relied on as precedent by our Supreme Court) in which he stated that the First Amendment built a "wall of separation between Church & State."
Jefferson should know what those words meant; so if it’s good enough for him…perhaps the idiocracy should sit down and pick up a book they haven’t burned or banned. #BringBackCivics

[Don Pettit @astro_Pettit]

Real-time sunset from orbit. They only last about 8 seconds from start to finish, but seeing 16 per day makes up for it! Timelapses through the transition can be challenging as the exposure overwhelms the camera's dynamic range.

[Bill Kristol @BillKristol]

Will this be part of Texas's Bible study?

Leviticus 19:33–34: “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself.”

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[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Here is a timeline of the 1st heat wave of the year as peak afternoon heat indices are expected to be around 105°F during an extended stretch. Uncertainty in the magnitude of the heat exists during the end of the week with an increasing threat for showers and storms. #ILwx #INwx

[Matt Devitt @MattDevittWX]

POWERFUL STRIKE! ⚡️😳 Wait for it...boom! Incredible video showing a huge bolt of lightning striking a tree in Jensen Beach, Florida. Credit: Stephen Anstensen @spann @stormhour @JimCantore

[NWS Weather Prediction Center @NWSWPC]

A dangerous heat wave will impact the central & eastern U.S. starting Sun and continue through the Jul 4 weekend. Highs will be in the 90s-100s with heat indices of 100–110° (locally 115°). Warm nights will offer little relief. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and seek A/C.

[Matthew Cappucci @MatthewCappucci]

Have weather forecasts seemed less accurate lately? There's a major contributing factor: nearly half the morning weather balloons in the Lower 48 are "missing."

This is an ongoing crisis that is degrading critical severe weather forecasts that we all rely on. It's having real, tangible impacts on degrading forecast quality.

If you work in transportation, agriculture or commerce, this should matter to you.

Regardless of the causes, this negatively affects people of ALL political backgrounds. Weather affects everyone. And it's impacting ALL of us negatively.

We can't look at weather balloon data that doesn't exist. We can't pump nonexistent data into models. We can't rely as heavily on models that don't "know" what's happening above our heads.

This is especially concerning for severe weather forecasts. We can't go 18 hours without ascertaining how the atmosphere is layered, how much storm fuel has built up and if severe thunderstorms are going to erupt. The Storm Prediction Center has even acknowledged forecasting frustrations in at least one public bulletin.

As an atmospheric scientist myself, I can say firsthand – the forecasts I'm able to offer you are less accurate than they would otherwise be. I'm not able to predict severe weather with the confidence I normally would. That is extremely concerning.

The United States is "supposed" to launch balloons at 0Z and 12Z ideally – a.k.a. around 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern time. That's not happening. Many sites, due to staffing issues stemming from broader political and organizational issues, have pushed to 18Z, or early afternoon. That's not helpful for morning severe weather forecasts. In other words, you get less lead time. Less advanced notice. Quicker ramp-ups and ramp-downs to the forecast.

We're not able to get jet stream, temperature, moisture or wind profiles of the atmosphere each morning like we otherwise would.

Moreover, the World Meteorological Organization encourages 12Z soundings; that data is shared via the Global Observing System (GOS) under the World Weather Watch (WWW). That's not happening.

[NWS Weather Prediction Center @NWSWPC]

Here are our latest key messages for an upcoming heatwave expected to impact much of the central to eastern U.S. including through the July 4th holiday.

[Colin McCarthy @US_Stormwatch]

USGS estimates the magnitude 7.5 Venezuela earthquake today caused 10,000–100,000 fatalities.

It was the second strike in a devastating doublet: a M7.2 foreshock hit first, followed just 39 seconds later by the larger M7.5 mainshock.

[Jeff Berardelli @WeatherProf]

Heat Levels Up! 2 mini heat domes will combine into one bigly mountain of heat across the US. From Chicago to Dalllas to Atlanta to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between get ready to feel the the triple digits. Pictured here are Heat Index numbers (not actual highs) for next week. #heatwave

[JB Pritzker @JBPritzker]

Illinois expanded vote-by-mail because we believe voting should be easier, not harder.

Now, Trump’s handpicked Postmaster General is threatening to withhold mail ballots unless states turn over voter rolls.

That's not election security. It’s voter suppression.

[BAM Weather @bam_weather]

Upcoming hot temperatures combined with high humidity are expected to lead to dangerous heat index values of 100+ degrees for the final days of June and the start of July. If you have any outdoor plans or are working outside on these days, take necessary precautions to beat the heat!

[Bob Waszak @nilwxreports]

Tornado doing damage earlier near Huntley Illinois from Kevin Schubert. #ilwx @NWSChicago

[National Weather Service @NWS]

Areas of Major HeatRisk will expand into the Midwest Sunday through Tuesday with pockets of Extreme HeatRisk possible, particularly through the Mississippi Valley. This level of heat will affect anyone without adequate cooling or hydration.

Low temperatures only dropping into the upper 70s/lower 80s – with some locations even setting records – will provide very little overnight relief.

See how to stay safe at https://t.co/IPBxC6DrZl

[Ben Noll @BenNollWeather]

France will be hotter than 99.02 percent of the planet on Tuesday.

In other words, only about one percent of the planet will be hotter than France's hottest places.

That includes parts of the Sahara Desert, Desert Southwest and Middle East.

[National Weather Service @NWS]

Starting this weekend, Major to Extreme HeatRisk will begin spreading into the Midwest, Deep South, and southwestern U.S. As blistering as the daytime highs will be in many areas, record-warm morning lows will heighten the danger for those unable to seek cool shelter. Ensure your loved ones and neighbors stay safe from the heat, and remain #WeatherReady.

[NASA @NASA]

Sparkly, swirly, and surprising 🌌

@ChandraXray data shows that this galaxy, Messier 83, is unusual. Over 20 of its supernova remnants – remains from star explosions – vary drastically in X-ray brightness. Typically, the remnants' brightness would fade slowly over time.

[Debby Gray wx9vor @DAGGray]

And our month isn't done...

[Noah Bergren @NbergWX]

TORNADO TALLEY: Wild to see the ranks so far this year. Illinois is already at its most active year on record, we are not even in July yet. Florida has more tornadoes than Tennessee in 2026. Super strong El Nino setting in this summer should continue to drive tornado days in the upper-Midwest. If the super strong El Nino holds into the upcoming winter, the headline of this graphic will likely be the southeast/Florida later this year.

[Bob Waszak @nilwxreports]

Derecho season is about to kick off for the Midwest with lot of heat, humidity and storm chances.

This is my favorite time of the year!!! #ilwx

[Debby Gray wx9vor @DAGGray]

@HackingDave In a previous lifetime I worked for DISC in Boulder, CO. The owner, Mark Trasko, had work habits that were very unconventional & loved. His day started early afternoon, working until early morning. His "desk" was a drafting table with a glass of wine perched near his terminal.