George Sheldon
@georgesheldon.bsky.social
Retired Radio/TV reporter *Passionate about meteorology*
“Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.”
-Mark Twain
🏳️🌈he/him/his
“Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.”
-Mark Twain
🏳️🌈he/him/his
A 515-mile lightning flash has set a new record as the longest ever identified. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed the new world record for the flash registered on 22 October 2017 over the Great Plains in the US. stretched from east Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri #weather
July 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A 515-mile lightning flash has set a new record as the longest ever identified. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed the new world record for the flash registered on 22 October 2017 over the Great Plains in the US. stretched from east Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri #weather
Here are all the cloud to ground lightning strikes from the storm system this past weekend exactly 280,821.
#weather #Lightning
#weather #Lightning
March 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Here are all the cloud to ground lightning strikes from the storm system this past weekend exactly 280,821.
#weather #Lightning
#weather #Lightning
This stunning photo of Shannon Airport, in Ireland captures the holiday spirit perfectly, turning the runway into a festive Christmas tree! ✈️ FROM 2020 please click on the link below to see the advertising campaign.
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas!
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December 22, 2024 at 3:21 AM
This stunning photo of Shannon Airport, in Ireland captures the holiday spirit perfectly, turning the runway into a festive Christmas tree! ✈️ FROM 2020 please click on the link below to see the advertising campaign.
Merry Christmas!
kinsalesharks.awardsengine.com?action=ows:e...
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Merry Christmas!
kinsalesharks.awardsengine.com?action=ows:e...
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Vibrant Airglow Ribbons Dance with the Milky Way over Copper Harbor in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. And the 2nd picture is the South Haven Lighthouse backlit by the sunset. Beautiful pictures from... Clyde Brazie Jr
From-michigan native photography
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From-michigan native photography
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December 8, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Vibrant Airglow Ribbons Dance with the Milky Way over Copper Harbor in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. And the 2nd picture is the South Haven Lighthouse backlit by the sunset. Beautiful pictures from... Clyde Brazie Jr
From-michigan native photography
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From-michigan native photography
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December 8, 2024 at 9:35 PM
A WHOLE LOT OF STINGRAYS! Beautiful sight on Pensacola Beach , Florida
Stingrays are flat, bottom-dwelling fish with broad fins and sharp-tailed barbs for defense. They are cartilaginous, meaning they have cartilage instead of bones, and are closely related to sharks.
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Video by Kevin Statham
Stingrays are flat, bottom-dwelling fish with broad fins and sharp-tailed barbs for defense. They are cartilaginous, meaning they have cartilage instead of bones, and are closely related to sharks.
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Video by Kevin Statham
December 1, 2024 at 12:13 AM
A WHOLE LOT OF STINGRAYS! Beautiful sight on Pensacola Beach , Florida
Stingrays are flat, bottom-dwelling fish with broad fins and sharp-tailed barbs for defense. They are cartilaginous, meaning they have cartilage instead of bones, and are closely related to sharks.
#wx
Video by Kevin Statham
Stingrays are flat, bottom-dwelling fish with broad fins and sharp-tailed barbs for defense. They are cartilaginous, meaning they have cartilage instead of bones, and are closely related to sharks.
#wx
Video by Kevin Statham
August 14, 2024 at 10:44 PM
The satellites NOAA uses to track hurricanes are extremely high resolution. This image was taken by the Copernicus Sentinel 2 satellite that’s roughly 500 miles above the Earth. The resolution is so good you can actually see white caps on the surface of the ocean…from space!
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July 2, 2024 at 5:36 AM
The satellites NOAA uses to track hurricanes are extremely high resolution. This image was taken by the Copernicus Sentinel 2 satellite that’s roughly 500 miles above the Earth. The resolution is so good you can actually see white caps on the surface of the ocean…from space!
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Synchronous fireflies last night
This is 30 5-second exposures from last night, combined into one image. I was in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it was the largest swarm of synchronous fireflies I’ve had the pleasure of observing.
Photo Credit @ashevillepictures.bsky.social
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This is 30 5-second exposures from last night, combined into one image. I was in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it was the largest swarm of synchronous fireflies I’ve had the pleasure of observing.
Photo Credit @ashevillepictures.bsky.social
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June 6, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Synchronous fireflies last night
This is 30 5-second exposures from last night, combined into one image. I was in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it was the largest swarm of synchronous fireflies I’ve had the pleasure of observing.
Photo Credit @ashevillepictures.bsky.social
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This is 30 5-second exposures from last night, combined into one image. I was in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it was the largest swarm of synchronous fireflies I’ve had the pleasure of observing.
Photo Credit @ashevillepictures.bsky.social
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The Earth’s record temperature streak continued in April for 11 months and counting. There is a 61% chance that 2024 will rank as the warmest year on record and a 100% chance that it will rank in the top five.
👀 Read the latest from the Global Climate Report for April 2024: bit.ly/Global202404
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👀 Read the latest from the Global Climate Report for April 2024: bit.ly/Global202404
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May 31, 2024 at 7:17 PM
The Earth’s record temperature streak continued in April for 11 months and counting. There is a 61% chance that 2024 will rank as the warmest year on record and a 100% chance that it will rank in the top five.
👀 Read the latest from the Global Climate Report for April 2024: bit.ly/Global202404
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👀 Read the latest from the Global Climate Report for April 2024: bit.ly/Global202404
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The National Hurricane Center has come out with their numbers for the season and as expected they were high...
NOAA forecasters anticipate an 85% chance of experiencing an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024.
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NOAA forecasters anticipate an 85% chance of experiencing an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024.
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May 23, 2024 at 5:48 PM
The National Hurricane Center has come out with their numbers for the season and as expected they were high...
NOAA forecasters anticipate an 85% chance of experiencing an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024.
#wx
NOAA forecasters anticipate an 85% chance of experiencing an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in 2024.
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May 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM
May 15th was the 1st day of forecasting of hurricane season from NHC This product is updated at approximately 2 AM, 8 AM, 2 PM, & 8 PM EDT from May 15 - November 30, with special outlooks issued at any time as conditions warrant.
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May 16, 2024 at 4:58 AM
May 15th was the 1st day of forecasting of hurricane season from NHC This product is updated at approximately 2 AM, 8 AM, 2 PM, & 8 PM EDT from May 15 - November 30, with special outlooks issued at any time as conditions warrant.
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May 12th: is the 27th anniversary of the Downtown Miami tornado, seen below in the iconic picture taken by the Miami Herald. Learn more about the science and data from this well-known event from back in 1997: ow.ly/9XmT50J6KHy
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May 13, 2024 at 7:43 PM
May 12th: is the 27th anniversary of the Downtown Miami tornado, seen below in the iconic picture taken by the Miami Herald. Learn more about the science and data from this well-known event from back in 1997: ow.ly/9XmT50J6KHy
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May 10, 2024 at 8:52 PM
April 28, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Decades of Data on a Changing Atlantic Circulation
Scientists Publish Evidence of Slowing Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/decades...
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April 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Decades of Data on a Changing Atlantic Circulation
Scientists Publish Evidence of Slowing Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/decades...
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The rare and incredible moment a huge cloud to ground lightning bolt is captured at close range in perfect frame, focus and exposure while driving down Interstate 20 near Sweetwater Texas Join us via Patreon at Watch live at: www.severestorms.com.au #txwx #nwsmidland
Pic credit Daniel Shaw
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Pic credit Daniel Shaw
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April 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM
The rare and incredible moment a huge cloud to ground lightning bolt is captured at close range in perfect frame, focus and exposure while driving down Interstate 20 near Sweetwater Texas Join us via Patreon at Watch live at: www.severestorms.com.au #txwx #nwsmidland
Pic credit Daniel Shaw
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Pic credit Daniel Shaw
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