Jacob Robb

Meteorologist at Risk Point (insurance)—University of Oklahoma Alum

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

@WxFront Love it y'all! Each update I am more and more impressed- Great work!

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

@KevinWLWT @chrisweather Agreed— I was actually SHOCKED when I saw it was warned at all— but also, why such a large warning with so much lead time?? Lead time is great for a big event… but this? The warning polygon over the metro was so so large— something like 40 miles from Dearborn to Clermont County?

[Jim Cantore @JimCantore]

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

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

Layoffs and budget cuts to the National Weather Service is not a good thing for anybody… and if you think “it doesn’t matter because I can rely on my weather app or TV meteorologists”… WE ALL rely on their data and forecasts.

[Al Roker @alroker]

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."

[Congressman Eric Sorensen @RepEricSorensen]

As the only Meteorologist in the U.S. Congress, I will not stand for this administration threatening massive cuts to @NOAA and @NWS.

Weather forecasting is NOT a joke!

It’s a public service every single American needs.

My full statement: ⬇️

[Matt Mahalik @MahalikWx]

What does NOAA do?

[National Weather Service @NWS]

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw:
-18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater)
-11 of those were hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater)
-5 intensified to major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater)

Read more: https://t.co/p738HfWIOq

[Matthew Dominick @dominickmatthew]

We flew over Hurricane Milton about 90 minutes ago. Here is the view out the Dragon Endeavour window. Expect lots of images from this window as this is where I’m sleeping while we wait to undock and return to Earth.

Timelapse coming in a separate post.

1/6400 sec, f8, ISO 500

[NOAA Aircraft Operations Center @NOAA_HurrHunter]

Bumpy ride into Hurricane #Milton on @NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 "Miss Piggy" to collect data to help improve the forecast and support hurricane research.

Visit https://t.co/0W0v11Anw1 for the latest forecasts and advisories
Visit https://t.co/YJcjym2smS for information that you can use before, during, and after the storm

🎥Credit: Nick Underwood, NOAA

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

Whoops

[Kolton Woods @wx_woods]

This new Progressive commercial taking aim at weather nerds is so funny 😂😭🤣

Got a good laugh out of me watching the TV tonight! lol!

[International Space Station @Space_Station]

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm with winds around 130 miles per hour, is seen over the Caribbean from the space station as it orbited above at about 9 a.m. EDT Monday morning.

[PEET @for_peets_sake]

Just saw a MASSIVE wall of dust engulfing New Mexico from 30,000 feet up 🤯 Crazy to see a haboob from this POV

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

I’ve been playing with my drone’s time-lapse function. I’m still figuring some settings out but so far so good!

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

Woah

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

At 3:40PM between Seymour, TX and Throckmorton, TX

[NWS Climate Prediction Center @NWSCPC]

CPC, @NHC_Atlantic, and @NOAA_AOML forecasters anticipate an 85% chance of experiencing an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024.

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

@ReedTimmerUSA @ReedTimmerUSA @theScantman Just curious... which model drone is Dominator Drone? I am wondering how well it performed with the wind as you approached.

[Reed Timmer, PhD @ReedTimmerUSA]

Check out this whip-like vortex in the #tornado south of Greenfield, Iowa with @theScantman on the controls. Full 4K video is on YT WATCH: https://t.co/SQHq4Cwmwg

[Jacob Robb @jacobrobbwx]

Ugh….

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

7:14am CDT #SPC_MD 0646 , #kswx #okwx, https://t.co/iPT9PuENYe