Kevin Scharfenberg
@wxkev.bsky.social
Meteorologist, but this account is my personal views only and not those of my employer. Also hiking and photography content.
The Enderlin, ND tornado from 6/20/25 has been upgraded to EF5.
October 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Enderlin, ND tornado from 6/20/25 has been upgraded to EF5.
Not too shabby in the central Colorado mountains today.
September 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Not too shabby in the central Colorado mountains today.
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There are a lot of NWS positions now posted on USAJobs. Come work with us! I guarantee you'll have a tough time finding public servants more passionate about the work they do. www.usajobs.gov/search/resul...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
There are a lot of NWS positions now posted on USAJobs. Come work with us! I guarantee you'll have a tough time finding public servants more passionate about the work they do. www.usajobs.gov/search/resul...
Air quality really varies across the Denver area this evening as some smoke trapped in the foothills escaped downhill into Boulder/Louisville, while very clean air persists over downtown Denver.
September 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Air quality really varies across the Denver area this evening as some smoke trapped in the foothills escaped downhill into Boulder/Louisville, while very clean air persists over downtown Denver.
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NWS is hiring! Lead Meteorologist (Job Series - 1340) openings are now on USAJobs.gov. Use your science, technical, and communication skills to lead shifts, issue critical forecasts and warnings, and help protect lives and property. Apply today!
September 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NWS is hiring! Lead Meteorologist (Job Series - 1340) openings are now on USAJobs.gov. Use your science, technical, and communication skills to lead shifts, issue critical forecasts and warnings, and help protect lives and property. Apply today!
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NWS is hiring! Are you interested in working for an agency that uses science and technology to protect lives and property? Additional mission-critical positions just posted on usajobs.gov, including Meteorologist (1340) openings. Many are great opportunities for first-time hires. More coming soon!
August 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NWS is hiring! Are you interested in working for an agency that uses science and technology to protect lives and property? Additional mission-critical positions just posted on usajobs.gov, including Meteorologist (1340) openings. Many are great opportunities for first-time hires. More coming soon!
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Info for Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Nevada 👇
"Dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for today across the northeastern Great Basin, though warm, dry, and windy conditions will likely develop across parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies." - NWS Forecast Discussion
"Dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for today across the northeastern Great Basin, though warm, dry, and windy conditions will likely develop across parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies." - NWS Forecast Discussion
August 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Info for Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Nevada 👇
"Dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for today across the northeastern Great Basin, though warm, dry, and windy conditions will likely develop across parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies." - NWS Forecast Discussion
"Dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for today across the northeastern Great Basin, though warm, dry, and windy conditions will likely develop across parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies." - NWS Forecast Discussion
An ENT who also studies birds is an Otolaryngologist Ornithologist
August 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
An ENT who also studies birds is an Otolaryngologist Ornithologist
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1115Z, 7/30: Here are some of the highest #tsunami heights that were observed so far…
- #Kahului #Maui, #Hawaii: 5.7 feet
- #Hilo, HI: 4.9 feet
- #Haleiwa, HI: 4.0 feet
- #Hanalei, HI: 3.9 feet
- #CrescentCity, #California: 3.6 feet
- #ArenaCove, CA: 3.0 feet
- #Adak, #Alaska: 2.7 feet
- #Kahului #Maui, #Hawaii: 5.7 feet
- #Hilo, HI: 4.9 feet
- #Haleiwa, HI: 4.0 feet
- #Hanalei, HI: 3.9 feet
- #CrescentCity, #California: 3.6 feet
- #ArenaCove, CA: 3.0 feet
- #Adak, #Alaska: 2.7 feet
July 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
1115Z, 7/30: Here are some of the highest #tsunami heights that were observed so far…
- #Kahului #Maui, #Hawaii: 5.7 feet
- #Hilo, HI: 4.9 feet
- #Haleiwa, HI: 4.0 feet
- #Hanalei, HI: 3.9 feet
- #CrescentCity, #California: 3.6 feet
- #ArenaCove, CA: 3.0 feet
- #Adak, #Alaska: 2.7 feet
- #Kahului #Maui, #Hawaii: 5.7 feet
- #Hilo, HI: 4.9 feet
- #Haleiwa, HI: 4.0 feet
- #Hanalei, HI: 3.9 feet
- #CrescentCity, #California: 3.6 feet
- #ArenaCove, CA: 3.0 feet
- #Adak, #Alaska: 2.7 feet
Tsunami WARNING for Hawaii, take immediate action to evacuate tsunami threat zones. Tsunami ADVISORY issued for parts of Alaska, BC, California, Oregon, and Washington means stay away from beaches and marinas. Here are the arrival times and expected tsunami heights.
July 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Tsunami WARNING for Hawaii, take immediate action to evacuate tsunami threat zones. Tsunami ADVISORY issued for parts of Alaska, BC, California, Oregon, and Washington means stay away from beaches and marinas. Here are the arrival times and expected tsunami heights.
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0045Z, 7/30: A #TsunamiWarning is now in effect for #Hawaii. ETA 7:17 PM HST tonight. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property along coastlines! #Tsunami
HEB issues Tsunami Warning for 35 forecast zones in [HI] until further notice Link
July 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
0045Z, 7/30: A #TsunamiWarning is now in effect for #Hawaii. ETA 7:17 PM HST tonight. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property along coastlines! #Tsunami
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The first set of vacancy announcements for the @nws.noaa.gov since the exception was granted are now out for the #ElectronicsTechnician positions (0856 series), with announcements open through #August 8th. More announcements are expected in the weeks ahead. #hiring
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July 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The first set of vacancy announcements for the @nws.noaa.gov since the exception was granted are now out for the #ElectronicsTechnician positions (0856 series), with announcements open through #August 8th. More announcements are expected in the weeks ahead. #hiring
www.usajobs.gov/Search/Resul...
www.usajobs.gov/Search/Resul...
The NWS HeatRisk product is really highlighting a large part of the central and southeast part of the country late this weekend into early next week with major to extreme threat. This will be a multi day heatwave so people should prepare and make sure vulnerable friends and family will be okay.
July 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The NWS HeatRisk product is really highlighting a large part of the central and southeast part of the country late this weekend into early next week with major to extreme threat. This will be a multi day heatwave so people should prepare and make sure vulnerable friends and family will be okay.
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You're welcome
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The Top 6 Weather Conspiracy Theories Debunked
An expert debunks popular weather conspiracy theories.
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July 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
You're welcome
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Channeling @climatologist49.bsky.social on my hike today
July 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Channeling @climatologist49.bsky.social on my hike today
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assassins dress like cops bc that’s who’s allowed to murder people in broad daylight
June 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
assassins dress like cops bc that’s who’s allowed to murder people in broad daylight
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When this was supposedly happening it was the greatest threat to freedom of thought and speech that had ever existed. But now that the extreme right is doing it’s fine bsky.app/profile/katt...
The idea that the progressive left used the internet to bully institutions into accepting unpopular, far-left positions is the exact opposite of what has actually happened. The alt-right used the internet for ideological capture and they are now in the White House bragging about it daily
June 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
When this was supposedly happening it was the greatest threat to freedom of thought and speech that had ever existed. But now that the extreme right is doing it’s fine bsky.app/profile/katt...
Bats!
YouTube video by wxkev
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May 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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been saying this for like 3 years now, the core constituency of the "manosphere" is not Gen Z or teenage boys, it is 35-55 year old dudes who wish they were still teenage boys
How do famous right-wing influencers actually poll with young men in 2025?
Rogan: 27% favorable, 35% unfavorable, 45% don't know/never heard of
Theo Von: 21% fav, 16% unfav, 55% dk
Andrew Tate: 12% fav, 47% unfav, 36% dk
Source: iop.harvard.edu/youth-poll/5...
Rogan: 27% favorable, 35% unfavorable, 45% don't know/never heard of
Theo Von: 21% fav, 16% unfav, 55% dk
Andrew Tate: 12% fav, 47% unfav, 36% dk
Source: iop.harvard.edu/youth-poll/5...
50th Edition - Spring 2025
A new national poll from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School reveals a generation navigating financial hardship, frayed social bond
iop.harvard.edu
May 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
been saying this for like 3 years now, the core constituency of the "manosphere" is not Gen Z or teenage boys, it is 35-55 year old dudes who wish they were still teenage boys