Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔

Associate Professor @Virginia_Tech studying tropical cyclones. Alum @UFGeog @psumeteo & @RUMeteorology. Pittsburgh native, run, hike, swim, #RecoveryIsPossible

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

I have such fond memories of the early days of #wxtwitter This site is not like that anymore and I've spent less & less time here since 2016. If you're looking for a collaborative space for discussing weather in real time, come find me and a vibrant community of mets on #wxsky!

[American Meteorological Society @ametsoc]

A symposium this Tuesday at @AMSTropical honors hurricane research leader and pioneer Frank D. Marks Jr., an AMS multi-award-winner who has flown through the eye of a hurricane more than 500 times.

Read more on AMS Headlines 🗞️: https://t.co/NW5OjM46IC #AMS37Hurr

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

@AndyHazelton Yeah, and the admin is defunding and discrediting science more generally, so I don't know why it needs to be framed as a climate lab specifically.

[NWS Blacksburg @NWSBlacksburg]

Severe thunderstorms are expected across most of the Mid Atlantic tomorrow. Follow our neighboring offices to ensure you stay weather aware and get forecast updates, even when you are traveling.

[AMS Weather Analysis & Forecasting Committee @AMS_WAF]

🤝 How can public and private sectors work together to deliver faster, smarter, and more actionable forecasts? Join us for a panel discussion TODAY that explores innovation, technology, and collaboration in weather forecasting amid rapid change! #AMS2026 #AMSWAF #3FUTURE @ametsoc

[AMS Weather Analysis & Forecasting Committee @AMS_WAF]

We are SO excited to see you at #AMS2026! 🎊 Mark your calendars for the Third Symposium on the Future of Weather, Forecasting, and Practice #3FUTURE on Monday and Tuesday.

‼️Special highlight: Our Panel Discussion on the Future of the Public-Private Partnership, Tues. 430p-6p!

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

@AndyHazelton Flying out of CLT!

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

We also have GRA funding through the Ph.D. in Geospatial and Environmental Analysis: https://t.co/6G7LmrpXm8

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

STUDENTS! VT Geography is recruiting GTAs for Fall 2026. Come work with me, studying tropical cyclones and their precipitation. Students with undergraduate research and/or Python programming experience are encouraged to apply. https://t.co/cI8c6hvsva

[American Meteorological Society @ametsoc]

NWS is hiring! Don't forget to join this free webinar Wednesday to learn about how to maximize your potential for success as an applicant.

Register here: https://t.co/F9AXvP6ThM

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

@KevinMyattWx My daughter went off to her first week of "summer camp" in a fleece sweatshirt!

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

@JonahDispatch @johncoy1975 I'd love to see more obj analysis from a historian or poli scientist who has studied the history of corruption by US presidents and their families (e.g., presidents & emoluments clause). The media coverage is mainly outrage/hysteria with few facts. Perhaps interview some experts?

[Andrew Freedman @afreedma]

Scoop: US weather forecasting is in worse shape than previously known, with 30 NWS forecast offices missing meteorologists-in-charge and about a dozen offices at risk of no longer serving their communities 24/7. https://t.co/1r3OGhFxWV

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

@therobdale @DerekOrtt I don't spend much time on X or any social media anymore. I have a "tropics" list that I check occasionally and some lists on bluesky. Social media has been very bad for my mental health.

[Stephanie E. Zick, PhD ☔ @sezick]

@DerekOrtt Well, the deficit is projected to grow faster between IRS cuts and Congress's current budget resolution, according to multiple nonpartisan organizations. X's doge account is not a reliable source of information.

[American Meteorological Society @ametsoc]

New AMS Statement and Special Report: The Federal agencies in the public sector provide a foundational role in supporting the rest of the weather enterprise. A failure of these systems would be catastrophic.

Read the AMS Statement: https://t.co/zGQ3F0hlyt

[AMS Weather Analysis & Forecasting Committee @AMS_WAF]

We are accepting topic proposals for #3FUTURE at #AMS2026 in Houston, TX! We invite submissions on a wide range of subjects.

Submit your topic proposal at https://t.co/vqKi7Whm96.

[Victo☈ Gensini, PhD, CCM @gensiniwx]

The NWS is currently experiencing significant staffing challenges across multiple regions. Alaska, Central, and Western regions are particularly strained, with vacancy rates exceeding 20% across these Regions, which is directly impacting critical forecasting services.

[WeatherTiger - weathertiger.substack.com @wx_tiger]

These are @NHC_Atlantic's mean forecast errors since 1990. A forecast 5 days out in 2024 was as accurate as one 2 days out in 2000.

For saving society billions, thank the NHC team, @NOAA's modeling investments, and dedicated researchers like my friend Andy.

He was fired today.