Sherri Pugh
@wxsherri.bsky.social
Smokeorologist. Canes fan. Dog obsessed.
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Sherri Pugh
@wxsherri.bsky.social
· Nov 27
My reintroduction: I was a weather producer starting at TWC and ending at NBC. Then I moved to Oregon and I'm a smoke meteorologist for prescribed burning. Born in NC, I'm a Canes hockey fan. And I love my little doggo, Coney. I like food and clouds!
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Arrested fighting an active fire while we were under a Red Flag Warning. Total betrayal all around.
NEW: The US has deported a longtime Oregon firefighter who was arrested by Border Patrol while deployed at a major wildfire in Washington state.
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:
“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
US firefighter detained on the job speaks out after deportation: ‘I feel betrayed’
Exclusive: Border patrol arrested José Bertin Cruz-Estrada while he was battling a wildfire in Washington. He is now in Mexico, separated from his family in Oregon
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Arrested fighting an active fire while we were under a Red Flag Warning. Total betrayal all around.
The most Portland thing I've ever done: Ramones cover band with Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen with a couple of frogs.
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The most Portland thing I've ever done: Ramones cover band with Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen with a couple of frogs.
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Today's #Melissa post covers the slew of remarkable records the hurricane set. And look at the calendar when thinking about these records: Melissa hit on October 28, seven weeks past the traditional peak of hurricane season, at a time when less than 10% of an average season’s activity occurs!
Cat 3 Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba, speeds through the Bahamas » Yale Climate Connections
Melissa is expected to impact the Bahamas and Bermuda as a Cat 2 hurricane, then become extratropical near Newfoundland, Canada, on Friday.
yaleclimateconnections.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today's #Melissa post covers the slew of remarkable records the hurricane set. And look at the calendar when thinking about these records: Melissa hit on October 28, seven weeks past the traditional peak of hurricane season, at a time when less than 10% of an average season’s activity occurs!
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The waves pulsing outward from the center are mesmerizing.
The monster eye at the center of a still strengthening Hurricane Melissa.
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The waves pulsing outward from the center are mesmerizing.
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From a crewmember on yesterday's Teal 74 mission into now-Category 5 Hurricane #Melissa. As clear of an eye as you will see in the Atlantic basin.
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
From a crewmember on yesterday's Teal 74 mission into now-Category 5 Hurricane #Melissa. As clear of an eye as you will see in the Atlantic basin.
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Hurricane Melissa is an absolute beast, heading for Jamaica (blue outline) tonight. No playing, no fooling around.
A devastating Cat 5 hurricane, read the overview from @wxmanms1.bsky.social his Balanced Weather link:
balancedweather.substack.com/p/melissa-be...
No, it is not coming to the U.S.
A devastating Cat 5 hurricane, read the overview from @wxmanms1.bsky.social his Balanced Weather link:
balancedweather.substack.com/p/melissa-be...
No, it is not coming to the U.S.
October 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Hurricane Melissa is an absolute beast, heading for Jamaica (blue outline) tonight. No playing, no fooling around.
A devastating Cat 5 hurricane, read the overview from @wxmanms1.bsky.social his Balanced Weather link:
balancedweather.substack.com/p/melissa-be...
No, it is not coming to the U.S.
A devastating Cat 5 hurricane, read the overview from @wxmanms1.bsky.social his Balanced Weather link:
balancedweather.substack.com/p/melissa-be...
No, it is not coming to the U.S.
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An atmospheric river followed by a Pacific storm will bring periods of gusty winds with low elevation heavy rain and high elevation snow to parts of the northwestern U.S through the weekend.
Check weather.gov for the latest forecast.
Check weather.gov for the latest forecast.
October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
An atmospheric river followed by a Pacific storm will bring periods of gusty winds with low elevation heavy rain and high elevation snow to parts of the northwestern U.S through the weekend.
Check weather.gov for the latest forecast.
Check weather.gov for the latest forecast.
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Prominent climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com, argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality.'
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Prominent climate scientist, @katharinehayhoe.com, argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality.'
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
💯 ... The other side has done that a long time ago.
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Last winter, PBOT ran the city's first-ever snowplow naming contest. Portlanders submitted hundreds of creative names, and then, in January 2025, over 16,000 people used ranked choice voting to select the top names for five of the city's 56 snowplows.
Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
October 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Last winter, PBOT ran the city's first-ever snowplow naming contest. Portlanders submitted hundreds of creative names, and then, in January 2025, over 16,000 people used ranked choice voting to select the top names for five of the city's 56 snowplows.
Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...
Today I drove a snowplow and bought my second ever guitar.
October 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Today I drove a snowplow and bought my second ever guitar.
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A strong coastal low will develop late this week & will bring significant impacts to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week.
There is potential for significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents & beach erosion, damaging wind gusts, & heavy rain.
Stay up to date at weather.gov.
There is potential for significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents & beach erosion, damaging wind gusts, & heavy rain.
Stay up to date at weather.gov.
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A strong coastal low will develop late this week & will bring significant impacts to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week.
There is potential for significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents & beach erosion, damaging wind gusts, & heavy rain.
Stay up to date at weather.gov.
There is potential for significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents & beach erosion, damaging wind gusts, & heavy rain.
Stay up to date at weather.gov.
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There are some public media stations in Oregon that have lost more than a third of their funding. A small station in Pendleton has lost 99%! Rural areas have been hit hard. You can find out estimates for lost funding on this website run by a former NPR guy adoptastation.org/oregon
Adopt A Station - Rescue Public Media
Help preserve independent journalism and community programming across America by adopting a public media station. Congress has voted to rescind public media's funding.
adoptastation.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
There are some public media stations in Oregon that have lost more than a third of their funding. A small station in Pendleton has lost 99%! Rural areas have been hit hard. You can find out estimates for lost funding on this website run by a former NPR guy adoptastation.org/oregon
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Following their dance together near the United States' East Coast, the last few days saw Hurricane Imelda absorb the remnants of Hurricane Humberto after its dissipation.
October 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Following their dance together near the United States' East Coast, the last few days saw Hurricane Imelda absorb the remnants of Hurricane Humberto after its dissipation.
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My favourite Jane Goodall quotes....so many, so to the point, so wise. How different the world would be if enough people listened to her.
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
My favourite Jane Goodall quotes....so many, so to the point, so wise. How different the world would be if enough people listened to her.
Dear Oregon protest, hear me out... pudding mit gabel. 🍴
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dear Oregon protest, hear me out... pudding mit gabel. 🍴
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The 60-day deployment of the National Guard to Portland ordered by President Trump on Sunday is expected to cost federal taxpayers at least $3.8 million.
Portland troop deployment expected to cost at least $3.8 million
Oregon lawmakers held a hearing on President Trump’s order for the first time Tuesday
www.opb.org
October 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The 60-day deployment of the National Guard to Portland ordered by President Trump on Sunday is expected to cost federal taxpayers at least $3.8 million.
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Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
September 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
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Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii formed a vaccine policy alliance due to concerns about partisanship at the CDC. It’s called the Western States Health Alliance.
Now, the Democratic governors of the four states have released a set of immunization guidelines for their states.
Now, the Democratic governors of the four states have released a set of immunization guidelines for their states.
West Coast governors issue COVID-19 vaccine guidance after CDC concerns
The guidelines recommend broad access to the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age, stating that the shot should be available to “all who chose protection.”
www.opb.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Oregon, Washington, California, and Hawaii formed a vaccine policy alliance due to concerns about partisanship at the CDC. It’s called the Western States Health Alliance.
Now, the Democratic governors of the four states have released a set of immunization guidelines for their states.
Now, the Democratic governors of the four states have released a set of immunization guidelines for their states.
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The EPA move follows news the administration wants to scrap the satellites that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
September 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The EPA move follows news the administration wants to scrap the satellites that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
If you can't measure it and don't know where it's coming from, it becomes very difficult to reduce or eliminate it (or hold anybody accountable for damages).
Gift link.
I gave my dog all the vaccines until I found out she's immune compromised (her sister, too). I'd do anything to keep my dog safe from rabies and parvo so we stay away from dog parks, daycare, etc. Sounds just like a human problem I've heard about.
Dogs are getting vaccinated less and rabies rates are rising, in part because 37% of Americans think vaccines will give their dogs... pawtism.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
September 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I gave my dog all the vaccines until I found out she's immune compromised (her sister, too). I'd do anything to keep my dog safe from rabies and parvo so we stay away from dog parks, daycare, etc. Sounds just like a human problem I've heard about.
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This is insane. A country deciding, on purpose, to kill its own children.
Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for children to attend schools. Vaccination rates for several diseases, including measles, diphtheria and polio, decreased among US kindergartners in the 2024-25 school year from the year before, according to federal data reut.rs/4p6OUsC
September 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is insane. A country deciding, on purpose, to kill its own children.
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Dr. Knabb said this over on the other hell site, but it’s worth repeating here:
“ Battling hurricanes is won with prep when the weather is good.”
“ Battling hurricanes is won with prep when the weather is good.”
August 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Dr. Knabb said this over on the other hell site, but it’s worth repeating here:
“ Battling hurricanes is won with prep when the weather is good.”
“ Battling hurricanes is won with prep when the weather is good.”
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ICE is arresting contract firefighters on active wildfires.
This is especially significant for the fire workforce in the PNW because of the heavy reliance on contract workforce. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This is especially significant for the fire workforce in the PNW because of the heavy reliance on contract workforce. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
www.seattletimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
ICE is arresting contract firefighters on active wildfires.
This is especially significant for the fire workforce in the PNW because of the heavy reliance on contract workforce. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
This is especially significant for the fire workforce in the PNW because of the heavy reliance on contract workforce. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...