ALERTCalifornia is proud to be featured in this recent Scientific American article: How New AI technology is helping detect and prevent wildfires. Read the full story - https://t.co/LxQsEHiONr
Fri, Mar 7 @ 9am PT, I'll be hosting a special live YouTube live session timed to coincide w/ #StandUpForScience2025. I'll reflect on societal importance of weather & climate science, and discuss career strategies for students & fired federal workers.
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We are quickly going down the road of being sent back to the proverbial stone ages of weather forecasting in the CONUS.
People take for granted how bad forecasts truly used to be & weren’t alive to remember a time in the distant past (19th and early 20th centuries) when it was very commonplace for many hundreds or thousands to die from a “surprise” event
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This is horrible news for numerical weather prediction in this country.
The data that comes from these key parts of our weather enterprise saves lives.
DOGE moves to cancel NOAA leases on key weather buildings https://t.co/QJ71pdsd1A
Rain is on the way!🌧️ Periods of rain will start as early as Tuesday night, moving southward into SD county and becoming lighter into Wednesday. Mostly cloudy skies with some light rain Wednesday and Thursday, then another round of showers is expected late Thursday into Friday.
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given.
Here's about how much rain we've seen from this low pressure system so far. Many areas are in the 0.30-0.50 inch range, with isolated pockets reaching 1 inch or higher. Keep in mind at high elevations, snow is expected so amounts will vary for those regions. #socal#CArain
Those who live near or below hillsides recently burned by wildfire should be aware that intense rainfall increases the possibility of flash floods & debris flows.
Be aware, be prepared, & take action. @CAGeoSurvey@Cal_OES@CAL_FIRE@CalNatResources@NWS
New Rainfall Totals for this Weekend: This will be a long duration event w/rain spread out over many hours, so rain will generally be beneficial. However, issues in & near recent burn scars are possible. If you live near a burn scar, follow guidance from local authorities. cawx