Toren Hynes, M.Sc.
@torenwx.bsky.social
PhD Candidate with Dasog Lab at Dalhousie University. Amateur hurricane tracker. NAFO Fella.
Proud Nasty Canadian.
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Toren Hynes, M.Sc.
@torenwx.bsky.social
· Nov 13
If you enjoy canoeing in eastern HRM, check out my "canoe routes of Eastern NS" book. It features details and descriptions of popular routes such as Tangier Grand Lake, Three Mile Lake Cabin, and Skull Lake Loop.
It's available on Kijiji here:
www.kijiji.ca/v-view-detai...
It's available on Kijiji here:
www.kijiji.ca/v-view-detai...
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The United States and Russia have officially formed an alliance against Europe, Ukraine, and Canada.
December 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The United States and Russia have officially formed an alliance against Europe, Ukraine, and Canada.
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When it comes to wintry weather, the Maritimes has certainly dipped a toe into the water with chilly temperatures and snow.
However, Old Man Winter is about to push us into the pool head first — and the water will be frigid.
My latest here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky
However, Old Man Winter is about to push us into the pool head first — and the water will be frigid.
My latest here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
When it comes to wintry weather, the Maritimes has certainly dipped a toe into the water with chilly temperatures and snow.
However, Old Man Winter is about to push us into the pool head first — and the water will be frigid.
My latest here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky
However, Old Man Winter is about to push us into the pool head first — and the water will be frigid.
My latest here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#nsstorm #nbstorm #halisky
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What troubles me most is not that they are lying after being involved in a war crime but that 1) the US military remains silent when a probable war crime took place, and 2) this scuttles the hope some Canadians had that Trump's military would disobey illegal orders against Canada.
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
What troubles me most is not that they are lying after being involved in a war crime but that 1) the US military remains silent when a probable war crime took place, and 2) this scuttles the hope some Canadians had that Trump's military would disobey illegal orders against Canada.
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Two comments on the alleged "double tap" of a drug boat by the US military.
1. It's in the DoD War Manual that it is illegal: "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal"
2. Trump and Hegseth both say they did not issue an order to kill survivors. I simply do not believe them.
1. It's in the DoD War Manual that it is illegal: "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal"
2. Trump and Hegseth both say they did not issue an order to kill survivors. I simply do not believe them.
⚖️ DoD Law of War Manual, page 1075:
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
ogc.osd.mil/Portals/99/d...
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Two comments on the alleged "double tap" of a drug boat by the US military.
1. It's in the DoD War Manual that it is illegal: "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal"
2. Trump and Hegseth both say they did not issue an order to kill survivors. I simply do not believe them.
1. It's in the DoD War Manual that it is illegal: "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal"
2. Trump and Hegseth both say they did not issue an order to kill survivors. I simply do not believe them.
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So many stunning images from the 2025 hurricane season, but this pass into Category 5 Melissa's eye by Air Force Hurricane Hunters on October 27th might be the most breathtaking I've ever seen. (video via FlynonymousWX on X)
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
So many stunning images from the 2025 hurricane season, but this pass into Category 5 Melissa's eye by Air Force Hurricane Hunters on October 27th might be the most breathtaking I've ever seen. (video via FlynonymousWX on X)
Looking at the possible #snow storm on #Wednesday for #NovaScotia.
We know: there will be a fairly potent low-pressure system then.
We don't know:
1) Where exactly will it track?
2) How deep will the cold air be?
This matters A LOT for who gets snow and who gets rain. #NSwx #NBwx #NLwx #PEwx
We know: there will be a fairly potent low-pressure system then.
We don't know:
1) Where exactly will it track?
2) How deep will the cold air be?
This matters A LOT for who gets snow and who gets rain. #NSwx #NBwx #NLwx #PEwx
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Looking at the possible #snow storm on #Wednesday for #NovaScotia.
We know: there will be a fairly potent low-pressure system then.
We don't know:
1) Where exactly will it track?
2) How deep will the cold air be?
This matters A LOT for who gets snow and who gets rain. #NSwx #NBwx #NLwx #PEwx
We know: there will be a fairly potent low-pressure system then.
We don't know:
1) Where exactly will it track?
2) How deep will the cold air be?
This matters A LOT for who gets snow and who gets rain. #NSwx #NBwx #NLwx #PEwx
If you have seen the potential #snow storm for Wednesday in Atlantic Canada in the model runs, and want a deeper dive into what's going on here, Tomer's analysis is worth a read. It's centered on New England, but the big picture is the same.
#NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx #HaliSky
#NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx #HaliSky
Slightly technical analysis on the discussion re: Tuesday's snowstorm 🧵
While it is technically correct to say that the progressive upper-level flow & lack of a high pressure to the north are unfavorable for an I-95 snowstorm, reality is often more nuanced & context-dependent.
While it is technically correct to say that the progressive upper-level flow & lack of a high pressure to the north are unfavorable for an I-95 snowstorm, reality is often more nuanced & context-dependent.
November 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Yes, I did see the overnight model runs for next Wednesday, and no, I'm not going to post them.
It's too far out to be certain of anything: at this time range, all I can say is that there's a chance that the first major snowfall of the season for N.S. will be around that time. #NSwx #HaliSky
It's too far out to be certain of anything: at this time range, all I can say is that there's a chance that the first major snowfall of the season for N.S. will be around that time. #NSwx #HaliSky
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
That's bullying! Please, Zelenskyy, if by some miracle you are reading this... DO NOT agree! #TrumpIsATraitor
And for us Canadians, let's get the #Gripen ASAP and reject the #F16 deal. I'd trust Sweden far more than the USA under tRump. #ElbowsUp
And for us Canadians, let's get the #Gripen ASAP and reject the #F16 deal. I'd trust Sweden far more than the USA under tRump. #ElbowsUp
🔴#BREAKING: U.S. threatens no weapons or intel if Ukraine rejects peace plan.
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
That's bullying! Please, Zelenskyy, if by some miracle you are reading this... DO NOT agree! #TrumpIsATraitor
And for us Canadians, let's get the #Gripen ASAP and reject the #F16 deal. I'd trust Sweden far more than the USA under tRump. #ElbowsUp
And for us Canadians, let's get the #Gripen ASAP and reject the #F16 deal. I'd trust Sweden far more than the USA under tRump. #ElbowsUp
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Confirmed world record. #Hurricane #Melissa produced a wind gust reading of 252mph. A Hurricane Hunter dropsonde recorded this gust at 657 feet above the sea, breaking the old record of Typhoon Megi (248 mph in 2010). #wx
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Confirmed world record. #Hurricane #Melissa produced a wind gust reading of 252mph. A Hurricane Hunter dropsonde recorded this gust at 657 feet above the sea, breaking the old record of Typhoon Megi (248 mph in 2010). #wx
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Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments.
We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.
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Props to the @bsky.app creators for not using @cloudflare.social
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Props to the @bsky.app creators for not using @cloudflare.social
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The White House is objectively and demonstrably pro-sex trafficking
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The White House is objectively and demonstrably pro-sex trafficking
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The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
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Say no to genocide🥺
On Nov 17 at 9AM the city of Toronto will raise the Palestinian flag. The city often raises flags to respect the multicultural nature of the city.
It is non-partisan.
Don't let the Israeli lobby intimidate people in Toronto.
Show up and say no to genocide.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
It is non-partisan.
Don't let the Israeli lobby intimidate people in Toronto.
Show up and say no to genocide.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
Pro-Israel organization files legal challenge aiming to halt Palestinian flag raising at City Hall
The first-ever raising of the Palestinian flag at City Hall is set to occur on Nov. 17
www.torontotoday.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Say no to genocide🥺
This is my supervisor. Congrats!
The Keith Laidler Award recognizes outstanding early-career contributions to physical chemistry, for research carried out in Canada, by a scientist residing in Canada. Congratulations to Dr. Mita Dasog of Dalhousie University on being the recipient of this award. buff.ly/VxUTgGe
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This is my supervisor. Congrats!
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Fine today. Teens in much of the south & west.
Rain (snow at first parts NB) develops tonight. Rain at times heavy Mon night-Tues & strong SE winds Fundy & Atl coasts. Models are indicating chances over 100mm (flooding) along Atl coast. (EU has risk over S Shore. CDN has risk E shore-CB).
Stay tuned
Rain (snow at first parts NB) develops tonight. Rain at times heavy Mon night-Tues & strong SE winds Fundy & Atl coasts. Models are indicating chances over 100mm (flooding) along Atl coast. (EU has risk over S Shore. CDN has risk E shore-CB).
Stay tuned
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Fine today. Teens in much of the south & west.
Rain (snow at first parts NB) develops tonight. Rain at times heavy Mon night-Tues & strong SE winds Fundy & Atl coasts. Models are indicating chances over 100mm (flooding) along Atl coast. (EU has risk over S Shore. CDN has risk E shore-CB).
Stay tuned
Rain (snow at first parts NB) develops tonight. Rain at times heavy Mon night-Tues & strong SE winds Fundy & Atl coasts. Models are indicating chances over 100mm (flooding) along Atl coast. (EU has risk over S Shore. CDN has risk E shore-CB).
Stay tuned
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Significant wind and, for some, rain on tap early-mid week. Full update on the system including timing and amounts, plus the potential for a couple of other disturbances here: facebook.com/story.php?st...
#NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx
#NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx
November 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Significant wind and, for some, rain on tap early-mid week. Full update on the system including timing and amounts, plus the potential for a couple of other disturbances here: facebook.com/story.php?st...
#NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx
#NSwx #NBwx #PEwx #NLwx
Morning model runs for #MELISSA.
There's a good chance that the centre of the storm makes landfall in Eastern Newfoundland, but it's not a lock.
If the storm remains offshore, impacts will be mostly rain across Atlantic Canada, but a landfall could bring high winds to the Avalon. #NLStorm #NSStorm
There's a good chance that the centre of the storm makes landfall in Eastern Newfoundland, but it's not a lock.
If the storm remains offshore, impacts will be mostly rain across Atlantic Canada, but a landfall could bring high winds to the Avalon. #NLStorm #NSStorm
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is what I was talking about. Assuming this verifies, this will be a big win for the Canadian model and its ensembles. #NLStorm
It's been interesting watching what the various models do with the remnants of #Melissa - the Canadian GDPS has been persistent with a western track through Newfoundland. All other models took it east, but are now bending toward the GDPS solution, and taking aim at St. John's early Sun morning.
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This is what I was talking about. Assuming this verifies, this will be a big win for the Canadian model and its ensembles. #NLStorm
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In case there is any confusion, while Hallowe’en decorations are at risk during the rain and wind, I am suggesting fine weather for trick & treating for much of the Maritimes. PEI & E Mainland remains iffy at first, but ok after 7pm. CB improves after 8-9pm. See pics on previous post
Fine day ahead. A band of rain at times heavy crosses the Maritimes on Halloween. Heaviest rain (60+mm) parts Atlantic coast with SE gusts 60-80km/h.
The rain ends, wind briefly subsides, and temps remain mild over much NB, central(HFX), & W NS for trick & treating; then a bit later further N & E.
The rain ends, wind briefly subsides, and temps remain mild over much NB, central(HFX), & W NS for trick & treating; then a bit later further N & E.
October 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In case there is any confusion, while Hallowe’en decorations are at risk during the rain and wind, I am suggesting fine weather for trick & treating for much of the Maritimes. PEI & E Mainland remains iffy at first, but ok after 7pm. CB improves after 8-9pm. See pics on previous post
Morning look at Hurricane #MELISSA.
Not the perfect Category 5 monster it was a couple days ago, but still a powerful hurricane with winds to 170 km/h.
It's on its way towards #Newfoundland now, where it'll either brush past or make landfall as a hurricane-strength post-tropical cyclone. #NLStorm
Not the perfect Category 5 monster it was a couple days ago, but still a powerful hurricane with winds to 170 km/h.
It's on its way towards #Newfoundland now, where it'll either brush past or make landfall as a hurricane-strength post-tropical cyclone. #NLStorm
October 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Morning look at Hurricane #MELISSA.
Not the perfect Category 5 monster it was a couple days ago, but still a powerful hurricane with winds to 170 km/h.
It's on its way towards #Newfoundland now, where it'll either brush past or make landfall as a hurricane-strength post-tropical cyclone. #NLStorm
Not the perfect Category 5 monster it was a couple days ago, but still a powerful hurricane with winds to 170 km/h.
It's on its way towards #Newfoundland now, where it'll either brush past or make landfall as a hurricane-strength post-tropical cyclone. #NLStorm