Marshall Shepherd
@drshepherd2013.bsky.social
Weather-Climate professor and scientist, Host of Weather Geeks, Forbes Senior Contributor, Alpha, 3xFSU Alum...Tweets and RTs are mine but not endorsements
Trees grow naturally in the forest and chainsaws are also not a hoax"...Dr. Marshall Shepherd
One of my "go to" responses to the woefully simplistic retort that climate changes naturally only.
One of my "go to" responses to the woefully simplistic retort that climate changes naturally only.
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Trees grow naturally in the forest and chainsaws are also not a hoax"...Dr. Marshall Shepherd
One of my "go to" responses to the woefully simplistic retort that climate changes naturally only.
One of my "go to" responses to the woefully simplistic retort that climate changes naturally only.
What a divided society could learn from small talk about weather. My weekend thoughts of inspiration
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3 Lessons Society Could Learn From Small Talk About Weather
Everyone talks about the weather. Here are the lessons a divided society can learn from it.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
What a divided society could learn from small talk about weather. My weekend thoughts of inspiration
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Shutdown realities. Be aware
November 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Shutdown realities. Be aware
At Mars, Inc., the company behind favorites like M&M’s, weather isn’t just background noise, it’s a critical part of the business! 🍬
We have Lead Met Alex Tomoff on the show to discuss his unique position at one of the world's biggest food companies: linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
We have Lead Met Alex Tomoff on the show to discuss his unique position at one of the world's biggest food companies: linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
At Mars, Inc., the company behind favorites like M&M’s, weather isn’t just background noise, it’s a critical part of the business! 🍬
We have Lead Met Alex Tomoff on the show to discuss his unique position at one of the world's biggest food companies: linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
We have Lead Met Alex Tomoff on the show to discuss his unique position at one of the world's biggest food companies: linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
Great email to start the day
November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Great email to start the day
I spent 12 years there
An important new story on the quiet gutting of one of NASA's most important laboratory campuses, during the federal shutdown. Via @ellanilsen.bsky.social & @jackiewattles.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/s...
Workers fear NASA is quietly gutting the iconic home of Hubble and Webb. The agency says it’s strategically closing buildings | CNN
Buildings at Goddard’s Maryland campus are being emptied and padlocked, sources say. NASA leadership has pushed back against the concerns.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I spent 12 years there
Surpassed 3 million views I was just alerted. Though I am talking weather, climate and science, it applies to a lot of biases people have...
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3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview
What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains how confirmation bias, the Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive disso...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Surpassed 3 million views I was just alerted. Though I am talking weather, climate and science, it applies to a lot of biases people have...
www.ted.com/talks/j_mars...
www.ted.com/talks/j_mars...
Why are College students storming fields more?
My Sunday opine on the science behind the increase in field storm after NCAA college football games. Let me know what you think.
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The Science Behind College Students Storming Football Fields
A weather expert and sports fan takes a look at the "science" behind the tradition of storming the field and why it seems to be increasing.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Why are College students storming fields more?
Vote Tuesday Georgia
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Vote Tuesday Georgia
Reposted by Marshall Shepherd
Quote to remember:
“Trees fall naturally in the forest, and chainsaws are not a hoax.”
“Trees fall naturally in the forest, and chainsaws are not a hoax.”
Was Hurricane Melissa Super Hurricane? Is Category 6 needed? I took a deep dive in my weekend Forbes piece citing
@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @bmcnoldy.bsky.social @weatherprof.bsky.social Rheeda walker
Let me know your thoughts after reading it
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@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @bmcnoldy.bsky.social @weatherprof.bsky.social Rheeda walker
Let me know your thoughts after reading it
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Revisiting The Category 6 Conversation After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa may be the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Atlantic basin. It has also ignited discussion about the need for a Category 6 designation.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Quote to remember:
“Trees fall naturally in the forest, and chainsaws are not a hoax.”
“Trees fall naturally in the forest, and chainsaws are not a hoax.”
My Sunday opine on the science behind the increase in field storm after NCAA college football games. Let me know what you think.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
The Science Behind College Students Storming Football Fields
A weather expert and sports fan takes a look at the "science" behind the tradition of storming the field and why it seems to be increasing.
www.forbes.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
My Sunday opine on the science behind the increase in field storm after NCAA college football games. Let me know what you think.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Was Hurricane Melissa Super Hurricane? Is Category 6 needed? I took a deep dive in my weekend Forbes piece citing
@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @bmcnoldy.bsky.social @weatherprof.bsky.social Rheeda walker
Let me know your thoughts after reading it
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @bmcnoldy.bsky.social @weatherprof.bsky.social Rheeda walker
Let me know your thoughts after reading it
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Revisiting The Category 6 Conversation After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa may be the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Atlantic basin. It has also ignited discussion about the need for a Category 6 designation.
www.forbes.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Was Hurricane Melissa Super Hurricane? Is Category 6 needed? I took a deep dive in my weekend Forbes piece citing
@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @bmcnoldy.bsky.social @weatherprof.bsky.social Rheeda walker
Let me know your thoughts after reading it
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @bmcnoldy.bsky.social @weatherprof.bsky.social Rheeda walker
Let me know your thoughts after reading it
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Power outage: Before and After from satellite...
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Power outage: Before and After from satellite...
PBS NOVA did a great job dispelling narratives about the forecasts for flooding in Texas and during Helene. Some stirring personal accounts too. Please take 53 minutes to watch if you can
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
PBS NOVA did a great job dispelling narratives about the forecasts for flooding in Texas and during Helene. Some stirring personal accounts too. Please take 53 minutes to watch if you can
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
Great to catch up with my friend former Congressman Bob Inglis (SC-R) who is visiting UGA. He is a great champion for climate action and an exemplar that climate perspective doesn't own a particular side of the aisle or perspective
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Great to catch up with my friend former Congressman Bob Inglis (SC-R) who is visiting UGA. He is a great champion for climate action and an exemplar that climate perspective doesn't own a particular side of the aisle or perspective
This documentary debuted today. PBS NOVA...I am one of the featured scientists throughout.
Hope you check it out on PBS, streaming, etc.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
Hope you check it out on PBS, streaming, etc.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
Superfloods
Find out why deadly flash floods are on the rise and how we can protect ourselves from them.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This documentary debuted today. PBS NOVA...I am one of the featured scientists throughout.
Hope you check it out on PBS, streaming, etc.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
Hope you check it out on PBS, streaming, etc.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vi...
Good article
apnews.com/article/hurr...
apnews.com/article/hurr...
Melissa is a beast among a string of monster Atlantic storms. Scientists explain
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica with record-tying 185 mph winds, and its strength defied typical weakening factors.
apnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Good article
apnews.com/article/hurr...
apnews.com/article/hurr...
For discussion later via @subletteweather.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
For discussion later via @subletteweather.com
10 am Tuesday #HurricaneMelissa starting to make landfall over Jamaica with 185 mph winds.
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
10 am Tuesday #HurricaneMelissa starting to make landfall over Jamaica with 185 mph winds.
Writing is my coping mechanism when I am worried about a weather situation. As an unprecedented storm like #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica, I feel helpless, so I write. My Tuesday morning thoughts on the storm.
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Hurricane Melissa Is The Strongest Storm On Earth In 2025
The strongest storm on Earth in 2025 is about to hit Jamaica. Here's what you need to know about Hurricane Melissa before its first landfall.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Writing is my coping mechanism when I am worried about a weather situation. As an unprecedented storm like #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica, I feel helpless, so I write. My Tuesday morning thoughts on the storm.
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6 AM Tuesday morning #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica. Horrifying next 24 hours
says Dr. Shepherd. Pray. Been at this a long-time one of the most horrific, well-formed hurricanes I have ever seen. 175 mph winds and a direct landfall looming
says Dr. Shepherd. Pray. Been at this a long-time one of the most horrific, well-formed hurricanes I have ever seen. 175 mph winds and a direct landfall looming
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
6 AM Tuesday morning #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica. Horrifying next 24 hours
says Dr. Shepherd. Pray. Been at this a long-time one of the most horrific, well-formed hurricanes I have ever seen. 175 mph winds and a direct landfall looming
says Dr. Shepherd. Pray. Been at this a long-time one of the most horrific, well-formed hurricanes I have ever seen. 175 mph winds and a direct landfall looming
Reposted by Marshall Shepherd
This is always important to remember anytime there is a wether disaster. Many people may have wanted to evacuate ahead of any storm but the fact of the matter is that doing so is a huge financial burden and many families simply don’t have the resources to do so.
It's easy to ask why people don't leave but the reality is that is not practical or feasible for many.
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is always important to remember anytime there is a wether disaster. Many people may have wanted to evacuate ahead of any storm but the fact of the matter is that doing so is a huge financial burden and many families simply don’t have the resources to do so.
1/2 Something that I feared would happen is happening. I am seeing social media posts that nothing is happening that Jamaica hasn't experienced before. The storm HASN'T HIT yet. I was worried this perception would happen...Melissa has 175 mph winds and gusts above 200 mph at higher elevations.
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
1/2 Something that I feared would happen is happening. I am seeing social media posts that nothing is happening that Jamaica hasn't experienced before. The storm HASN'T HIT yet. I was worried this perception would happen...Melissa has 175 mph winds and gusts above 200 mph at higher elevations.
Sigh...my quick update
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Hurricane Melissa Is Category 5 With 175 MPH Winds — What’s Next?
Hurricane Melissa is a dangerous Category 5 hurricane with winds of 175 mph. What to expect as the storm approaches Jamaica.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Sigh...my quick update
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