Severe storms are possible on Saturday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds will also occur on Saturday afternoon outside of storms. Heavy rain is then forecast for Saturday night.
Strong to Severe Storms will be possible Friday night and Saturday. Along with the severe threat - strong winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible Saturday outside of storms.
A lesser known challenge we have on windy days... launching the balloon in 50 mph wind gusts! 🎈👀
Successful? Yes. Graceful? We'll let you decide. (Note: no meteorologists were blown away in the making of this video.😉) #dfwwx#txwx#BalloonWrangling
Are yall cancelling the student loans we needed to get our Atmospheric Science Degrees too? Since you just cancelled a significant portion of our job field that had specialized and required education.
#wxtwitter#istandwithnws
John Gordon is an exceptional meteorologist.
He'd visit my college weather conference often, and take time to help educate the next generation of mets from NWS to TV. @SeCAPSUSA His dedication and passion spilled into not only his daily work at the NWS but also in his outreach.
Well... the final Forecast Discussion from Meteorologist in Charge John Gordon (@mammatusman). Thank you for nearly 40 years of service, including 20 years at NWS Louisville! We will all miss your dedication and passion.
https://t.co/HbMrq8kZ3M
Going into the severe weather and hurricane season, this cannot be good.
The Commerce Department has laid off hundreds of NOAA employees, many with specialized skills who work at one of the world's top climate science and weather forecasting agencies.
Why it matters: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible for providing weather watches and warnings, monitoring and studying Earth's climate, as well as operating weather satellites and protecting marine life.
The layoffs of probationary employees that began Thursday hit soon after cuts at the behest of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency occurred at other climate and environment agencies.
The big picture: NOAA's missions require staff to work around the clock to monitor dangerous weather, earthquakes that could cause tsunamis, and other hazards.
In recent weeks, NOAA's National Weather Service has issued warnings for deadly flooding in Kentucky, heavy snow, frigid temperatures and other hazards across the country.
While NOAA had pushed for public safety exemptions from the layoffs for NWS meteorologists, not all were granted. A congressional aide reported hearing that "some" at NWS were spared but "not many."
New Orleans, LA has received more than double the amount of snowfall we've received here in Anchorage, AK since the start of meteorological winter (Dec. 1). New Orleans: 8.0"
Anchorage: 3.8"
@NWSNewOrleans, we'd like our snow back. Or at least some King Cake in return. 😉🙃
[6:35 PM] If you are wishing for a warmup and for the snow to be gone in the near future, avert your eyes. There is a strong signal for below normal temperatures through most of the remainder of January. Whether that translates into *more* snow locally remains to be seen.
Accumulating snow will occur tonight, moving in from the NW around midnight. Expect travel impacts through the Friday morning commute. Stay weather aware as another impactful winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday, which could bring sig snow totals & mixed precip for some.
[8:42 AM] Fun climate fact: the average first date of accumulating snowfall in Columbus and Dayton is 11/21, so right on cue. Cincinnati's average first date is 11/26.