Kim Runk

Amazed by nature. Inspired by art. Redeemed by grace. Proud Dad & Pappaw. Lifelong learner. Sports enthusiast. Doodler. A bit of a weather geek.

[National Weather Association @nwas]

The latest Journal of Operational Meteorology article is here!

🗞 Title: Performance of NCEP Operational Model Products as “Contestants” in a University Weather Forecasting Contest

✍️ Authors: Lanicci, J. M., J. T. McLeod, and J. Wiley

💻Link: https://t.co/VPgjf7rcc7

[National Weather Association @nwas]

🚨The deadline to submit nominations for our Annual Awards is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM Central! 🚨

Nominate individuals/teams/organizations whose outstanding efforts in operational meteorology/related sciences deserve special recognition!

More details here: https://t.co/bT1qYRRXZ7

[Science & Nature @Sci_Nature0]

😲No matter how many times I see it, I still get fooled and it's still hilarious

[National Weather Association @nwas]

We invite you to nominate individuals, teams, or organizations whose outstanding efforts in operational meteorology and related sciences deserve special recognition!

The nomination deadline for 2026 consideration is Tuesday, June 2!

More details here: https://t.co/bT1qYRRXZ7

[Vegas Golden Knights @GoldenKnights]

CHECKMATE 🧹

[Kim Runk @KimRunk]

As someone who has contracted skin cancer four times, I implore you to heed the warnings. Wear sun screen!

[National Weather Association @nwas]

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage everyone to sun safely as they head outdoors. Protect yourself and those you love by wearing your sunscreen every day!
#DontFryDay

[National Weather Association @nwas]

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage everyone to sun safely as they head outdoors. Protect yourself and those you love by wearing your sunscreen every day!
#DontFryDay

[History Nerd @_HistoryNerd]

A 1932 animation masterpiece... and the first cartoon to ever win an Oscar

[NWS Fairbanks @NWSFairbanks]

☀️ Today in Utqiagvik (the northernmost city in the United States), the sun rose above the horizon at 2:57 AM and won’t set again for 84 straight days or until August 2nd! Here's a look at a timelapse showing the sunset and sunrise this morning. #akwx

[𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝙿𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 @seankpotter]

📅 Celebrating #NationalMeteorologistsDay🌪️

After Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Ted Fujita studied patterns of destruction left behind by catastrophe.

He later conducted groundbreaking research into tornadoes, downbursts, and severe storm damage.

#Meteorology #SevereWeather #Tornado

[Jimmy Fallon @jimmyfallon]

I remember rehearsing for this bit on the sidewalk outside of the Tonight Show with @billyjoel and his band. I asked him, “Should we just do The Lion Sleeps Tonight?” There were two other songs. He said, “Well let’s just try it now with my band.” And that turned into three doo-wop songs on an NYC street corner. And THAT turned into this bit. Happy birthday to the one and only.

[Dailyscienceinfo @NatureScienceA1]

NASA just shared the most detailed view of Moon in its true & natural color and breaking the internet.

Just look at the detail here, this whole view is over 705 GB.

[𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 ✨🎵 @Hoang_HQ]

Amazing musicians 👏👏🤩🤩

[𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝙿𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 @seankpotter]

Tomorrow is National Meteorologists Day.

Take a moment to recognize the scientists behind the forecast.

https://t.co/jIwFiOSZCA

#NationalMeteorologistsDay

[𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝙿𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 @seankpotter]

Pioneers like William Hallet Greene helped break barriers in meteorology—but there’s still more progress to be made.

May 9 is National Meteorologists Day—a day to celebrate the scientists behind the forecast and the ongoing effort to build a stronger, more inclusive future.

[Love Music @khnh80044]

Lady Gaga performed Elton John’s “Your Song” in front of him and absolutely nailed it!❤️

[Lloyd Legalist @LloydLegalist]

Generational wisdom at its finest.

[Today In History @historigins]

When Coca Cola announced it sold 4 times more then Pepsi in 2001, Pepsi responded with this commercial

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Michael Winslow, the man of 10,000 sound effects replicating Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.