Weather, environment and critter reporter for USA Today Florida. Certificate in Weather Forecasting, Penn State. Surfer, dog walker. University of Arizona.
The Asian swamp eel may be worse for Florida than Burmese pythons as it decimates the food chain from the bottom up. https://t.co/DYxzsoMw5M via @pbpost
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins, NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan shares an important message about hurricane preparedness.
Learn more at https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb and https://t.co/smDd2LqFsl
It's the first day of hurricane season. Prepare for the social media hype. How the National Hurricane Center is fighting storm misinformation on its own social media channels https://t.co/9iDWhrohCV via @pbpost
Back already? I guess we had a few months reprieve from #iguanas after the freeze. Just enough for my plants to recover so they’ll have plenty to eat. 😕
Models often "spin up" systems at far out time ranges (7+ days in the future) that never materialize. Beware of posts that share a specific single model run for clickbait and opt for reliable sources instead.
As always, we will be here with you throughout the upcoming season.
5/21: A signal for near *record* moisture late this month could result in likely above normal precipitation across South Florida.
The Climate Prediction Center highlights a high (60-70%) chance of this occurring. It's too early to identify specific locations & rainfall totals.
Reminder ahead of Memorial Day weekend: Swimming in a pool is NOT the same as swimming at a beach with crashing waves, winds, and dangerous currents.
You should be a strong swimmer before you go into the ocean. Learning how to swim is the best defense against drowning.
More tips at https://t.co/2uUoVA1F0X
World Cup in Miami spikes worry over extreme fans in extreme weather. Hurricane season, thunderstorms, dangerous heat....what could go wrong? https://t.co/u8BZz9cIkC via @pbpost
🌀Tropical Weather Outlooks return on May 15th ⌛
👀TWOs describe disturbances with a potential for tropical cyclone formation. Learn more about them using this graphic and at https://t.co/aXghOT6iQK.
Staying informed is the first step to staying safe! ✅
#PRwx#USVIwx
🌀Las Perspectivas sobre las Condiciones del Tiempo en el Trópico regresan el 15 de mayo ⌛
👀Estas perspectivas describen disturbios con un potencial de convertirse en ciclones tropicales. Infórmate sobre ellas con esta gráfica y en https://t.co/aXghOT6iQK.
#PRwx#USVIwx
Hundreds of beagles bred for medical research saved by Big Dog Ranch in Florida. Rescue highlights shift away from animal testing by FDA. https://t.co/2CBSa6U2Vg via @pbpost
Whodunnit? Florida residents furious after mothballs dumped near seabirds. They're eager to nab a culprit as speculations about a motive swirl. https://t.co/RfPLgi0271 via @pbpost