Gene Norman

Gene Norman is an Emmy & AP award-winning meteorologist, entrepreneur ( speaker trainer, and freelance CNN weather producer

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

What was May like where you are? According to #NOAA, it was the 2nd warmest May on record. When it comes to climate - think global, not local.

https://t.co/ie88QfF80T

#weather #climate

[NOAA NCEI @NOAANCEI]

#May2026 just dropped, and it’s officially the second-warmest May on record! 🌡️

The quick stats:

🧊 Arctic sea ice hits second-lowest extent (third month in a row!)

🌀 Below-average tropical cyclone activity

Dive deeper with the full report: https://t.co/KwhCYNTcWt

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

🌪️ Severe storms today pose a forecast AND logistical problem

Storms will develop in multiple rounds; others may form later as the atmosphere reloads. Before storms intensify, businesses must know:

Who stops outdoor work?
Where do people shelter?

https://t.co/9HOk2rmVqA

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

The National Hurricane Center's venerable "cone of uncertainty" gets a much-needed facelift. See what's new this year and how it could help people better understand the overall impact of a tropical threat: https://t.co/9u1cgYgMku

#hurricaneseason

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

Severe storms in Northern/Central Plains later today & tonight.
The business risk is timing, as evening & overnight storms hit when:
Staffing is reduced
Outdoor work may be wrapping up
Supervisors may be off-site
Don't depend on someone “noticing” an alert.
Be proactive.

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

🌩 Storms from the Front Range into the central Plains
🔸️Threats: strong wind, hail, isolated tornadoes
🔸️Timing: afternoon & evening

Before the storms, assign the decision owner:
Who stops work?
Who moves crews?
Who opens shelters?

https://t.co/KijMDhdA2N
#weather #safety

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

🚨 Dangerous derecho shaping up!

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

⛈️ Severe storms for IN/OH, PA, NY, NJ & southern New England.
◾ Main threats: damaging wind & large hail
◾ Timing: later afternoon & evening
As it's Saturday, the question is not just who gets the warning, but who owns the decision? Have a clear action plan before the storms.

[National Weather Service @NWS]

Severe thunderstorms which can bring large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will be possible over parts of the central U.S. through this weekend.

Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall moving from Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this weekend may produce areas of flooding.

Be sure to stay up with the latest forecast at https://t.co/qk3BcVP5M8.

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

⛈️ Severe storms today: NE/KS into IA, MO and IL
The operational issue is escalation.

Who gets the alert?
Who contacts contractors?
Who confirms people moved indoors?

A warning only helps if the action chain is clear.
We can help: https://t.co/KijMDhdA2N

#SevereWeather

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

🌀 The Atlantic Hurricane Season began Monday, June 1, but the Eastern Pacific Season started a few weeks ago.

Right on cue, Tropical Storm Amanda formed. Thankfully, no landfall is expected. Other disturbances are brewing off the Southern Mexico coast.
#hurricane #Pacific

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

⛈️ Today's severe-weather threat spans nearly 1,000 miles in the Northern Rockies and Plains.

Not just today, but into tomorrow
Make sure the RIGHT people receive the RIGHT warning at the RIGHT facility.

🚫 Eliminate guesswork with site-specific alerts: https://t.co/LiZjWilAt0

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

⛈️ Northern Plains severe risk today
◾ Large hail and damaging winds, a few tornadoes
◾ Timing: this afternoon/evening from western SD into ND.
🔑 Key issues: who gets the alert, who confirms it, and who can pause work
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[Gene Norman @genenorman]

⛈️ Severe storms in two corridors:
🔶 Central High Plains: large hail/damaging winds
🔶 Lower MS/TN Valleys into the Southeast: damaging wind risk, possible tornadoes
Tornado watch may be issued for northern AR later this afternoon
👉 Get INSTANT alerts: https://t.co/LJsK4C68kb

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

Looking forward to seeing the meteorology-focused story of the tricky forecast for D-Day, called "Pressure," starring Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower. The American Meteorological Society took a deep dive, which may interest you: https://t.co/O0xMWVQnqe #pressure #weather

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

See how drone inputs are improving hurricane forecasts:

https://t.co/vk1efe9zxD

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

There's still time to register for today's RainIQ webinar!
Need a better way to understand how rainfall impacts projects, compliance, schedules, and documentation?

RainIQ helps turn rainfall records into practical answers. Join us at 2 pm ET: https://t.co/o2040WYuPL.

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

🌀 An-n-n-n-d, we're off! The 6-month Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off today. These are the names of storms that form this year. While the projection is for a less active season, it only takes one landfalling storm to make a memorable impact. #stayready #hurricane

[Gene Norman @genenorman]

With summer starting soon, is it too early to start looking at the winter forecast? Researchers at Florida State may have identified an interesting indicator: https://t.co/8ciC6IMwvR
#weather #snow #forecasting