David Zierden

Florida State Climatologist with the Florida Climate Center. Specializing in climate variability, historic trends, Extension, and outreach.

[Jeff Berardelli @WeatherProf]

Central Florida is a Hurricane Magnet!
How many of you have experienced one of these storms? It’s remarkable - almost hard to believe - that all these storms in the past ~20 years have passed right over the same area! I did a #hurricane talk in the Davenport/ Haines City/ Kissimmee area this week and I showed this graphic. When we think about hurricanes the coast always comes to mind, but inland areas have been very hit hard! So, the lesson is: no matter where you live in #Florida you must always be prepared. Hurricane season starts in 3 days.

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

Talk about tone deaf...this "pop-up" is coming to Tallahassee. Featuring stories and performances of Ted Bundy. Remember, Tallahassee was shaken to the core by the murder of two and assault of sorority members at the Chi Omega house about 50 years ago....Ugghh

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

But they always round up....pocketing the extra few cents

[TCPalm @TCPalm]

Florida retailers can now round cash transactions to the nearest nickel, as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing it. https://t.co/euxYxdMPD0

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

One of the most photogenic tornadoes ever....

[Weather History @weather_history]

May 12, 1997:

A widely-documented F1 tornado impacted Miami, Florida. The twister produced over $500,000 in damage and injured a dozen people. Images from this event have been used in several documentaries and other educational material.

#wxhistory

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@Eric_Alterman Strong list....Haven't thought of "Billy, don't be a hero" in 40 years.

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

New wildfire near the Everglades....

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@stevemagness That's just cruel....
I remember in High School that Monday's were "quarter days" for those running distance. 12 X 400 at race pace or below with a half a lap recovery in between. If the coach had asked for one more we would strangle him, if we still had the strength.

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@PaulFox13 @chasedownleads Current rate of SLR is in the neighborhood of 8.5-12 inches per century. If your inland elevation is 50 ft above current sea level, do the math. Spoiler - it will be a couple dozen centuries.

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@WeatherProf Also a pet peeve of the late Dr. Jim O'Brien at FSU (My former boss, graduate professor, and previous State Climatologist).

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

Interesting....smelled smoke from the wildfires in south Georgia this morning here in Tallahassee. Back door front with northeasterly flow bringing the smoke right over us.

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@WeatherProf Would be most welcome.....

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

Visible satellite revealing smoke from the active Pineland Rd fire in Clinch county, GA...and leftover smoke from the Railroad fire near Palatka, FL

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

Wildfires seen burning in Clinch County, GA and Putnam County FL......

[NWS Tallahassee @NWSTallahassee]

Drought & dry conditions continue, keeping fire weather concerns elevated.

⚠️ Watch for a potential dry-cold front late weekend/early next week. It could bring higher fire danger.

Please do your part to prevent new wildfires! 🔥

#FLwx #ALwx #GAwx

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@WeatherProf Yes, we've even found a way to litter outer space....

[Weatherstem @Weatherstem]

#Drought continues to worsen across #Florida despite recent rainfall. 73% of the state is in extreme drought and nearly 10% is now in the exceptional category. With the rainy season still a couple of months away, the wildfire threat across the state will remain elevated, making hyper-local weather data even more important. #floridaweather
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[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@stevemagness Yes, but there is a difference between football speed (plus change of directions) and track speed.

I think people don't understand the honed technique behind world class sprinters....

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@stevemagness The best tennis I have ever played was after a day of surfing when my arms were like noodles. Similar to my best races...sometimes fatigue and other stresses free you up to perform better!

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@tropicalupdate @ryanweather I greatly dislike..."more than previously believed", or "worse than we thought"

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@jjrennie

[David Zierden @FLClimateCenter]

@jjrennie 65 dew point is what you need.....