Justin Gehrts
@justingehrts.com
Comms specialist, former broadcast meteorologist but lifetime weather weenie, dad to a girl and a corgi, Iowa State grad, and year-round ice cream eater. www.justingehrts.com
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The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely. n.pr/3Z8sHyK
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
n.pr
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely. n.pr/3Z8sHyK
Yesterday, I saw someone characterize their forecast high of 57 for today as "cool."
In Ohio. In January. That's 20 degrees above normal.
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In Ohio. In January. That's 20 degrees above normal.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Yesterday, I saw someone characterize their forecast high of 57 for today as "cool."
In Ohio. In January. That's 20 degrees above normal.
🤨
In Ohio. In January. That's 20 degrees above normal.
🤨
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30 Years Ago- The Blizzard of 1996. ☃️ #PAwxHistory
Up to 3 feet of snow fell across southeastern Pennsylvania. This storm still ranks as the biggest snowstorm in Philadelphia on record.
Up to 3 feet of snow fell across southeastern Pennsylvania. This storm still ranks as the biggest snowstorm in Philadelphia on record.
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
30 Years Ago- The Blizzard of 1996. ☃️ #PAwxHistory
Up to 3 feet of snow fell across southeastern Pennsylvania. This storm still ranks as the biggest snowstorm in Philadelphia on record.
Up to 3 feet of snow fell across southeastern Pennsylvania. This storm still ranks as the biggest snowstorm in Philadelphia on record.
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Some stats on the recent cold and snow.
From Juneau to Fairbanks, Alaska saw record-breaking snow and cold to start winter
Juneau had its snowiest-ever December, and Fairbanks saw its chilliest 30-day stretch in a half-century.
alaskapublic.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Some stats on the recent cold and snow.
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The best annual report has arrived. www.xweather.com/annual-light...
"Shady Grove, Oklahoma: The US lightning capital saw 1,160 total lightning events per km² in 2025"
"Shady Grove, Oklahoma: The US lightning capital saw 1,160 total lightning events per km² in 2025"
January 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The best annual report has arrived. www.xweather.com/annual-light...
"Shady Grove, Oklahoma: The US lightning capital saw 1,160 total lightning events per km² in 2025"
"Shady Grove, Oklahoma: The US lightning capital saw 1,160 total lightning events per km² in 2025"
Scanned a handful of old photos when we were visiting home. My winter coat is... very '90s-colored.
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Scanned a handful of old photos when we were visiting home. My winter coat is... very '90s-colored.
Santa's getting some dental work done now that the holidays are over.
January 3, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Santa's getting some dental work done now that the holidays are over.
December 31, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Since SPC isn’t on BlueSky yet, I’ll share these fun “Wrapped”-style graphics here. Here’s a look back at SPC product issuances in 2025. Stay tuned for a more thorough review of the severe storm season coming in the new year.
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Since SPC isn’t on BlueSky yet, I’ll share these fun “Wrapped”-style graphics here. Here’s a look back at SPC product issuances in 2025. Stay tuned for a more thorough review of the severe storm season coming in the new year.
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Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
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21’ waves are forecast on Lake Superior tomorrow. The largest waves ever recorded on the Great Lakes were 28.8’, measured in Lake Superior between Marquette and Munising on Oct. 24, 2017. Buoy coverage isn’t good this time of year, though.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
21’ waves are forecast on Lake Superior tomorrow. The largest waves ever recorded on the Great Lakes were 28.8’, measured in Lake Superior between Marquette and Munising on Oct. 24, 2017. Buoy coverage isn’t good this time of year, though.
As a child of the 1990s Local Forecast on The Weather Channel, I feel like David Arkenstone's "I Saw Three Ships" is required holiday music listening.
December 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
As a child of the 1990s Local Forecast on The Weather Channel, I feel like David Arkenstone's "I Saw Three Ships" is required holiday music listening.
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🚨🔥 Warmest Christmas on record for the Contiguous U.S.! The average high of 57.9F and the average low of 36.6F each broke the Christmas record by a full 3F. 🔥🚨
December 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚨🔥 Warmest Christmas on record for the Contiguous U.S.! The average high of 57.9F and the average low of 36.6F each broke the Christmas record by a full 3F. 🔥🚨
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Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.
We caught up with one of the kids who sang on 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' He's 72 now
Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.
n.pr
December 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.
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Merry Torchmas.
December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Merry Torchmas.
Showing her ✨ the classics. ✨
December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Showing her ✨ the classics. ✨
Central Ohio's *really* thawing out over the coming days. It'll actually feel a little humid (?!?!) later this week.
➡️ Full story: open.substack.com/pub/buckeyew...
#OHwx #Columbus
➡️ Full story: open.substack.com/pub/buckeyew...
#OHwx #Columbus
December 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Central Ohio's *really* thawing out over the coming days. It'll actually feel a little humid (?!?!) later this week.
➡️ Full story: open.substack.com/pub/buckeyew...
#OHwx #Columbus
➡️ Full story: open.substack.com/pub/buckeyew...
#OHwx #Columbus
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Solar noon in Anchorage.
December 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Solar noon in Anchorage.