Kim Runk
@kimrunk.bsky.social
Retired Meteorologist, Amateur Artist, Lifelong Learner, Girl Dad, Proud Pappaw, Believer, Traveler, Sports Fan, Unapologetic Optimist
Great leadership, like great teaching, includes guiding people to self-discovery.
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Great leadership, like great teaching, includes guiding people to self-discovery.
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Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Wheels up; leaving Las Vegas…
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Wheels up; leaving Las Vegas…
Willingness to learn and improve for tomorrow is often more important and valuable than the ability to perform and impress today.
October 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Willingness to learn and improve for tomorrow is often more important and valuable than the ability to perform and impress today.
The legacy of a leader is measured in lives uplifted, not titles held.
October 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The legacy of a leader is measured in lives uplifted, not titles held.
No matter how singular a talent you are, there are people who are vital to what you do, and without whom you would not have achieved success. Acknowledge them. Thank them. Give them the recognition they deserve. Let others know how important and valuable they are.
September 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
No matter how singular a talent you are, there are people who are vital to what you do, and without whom you would not have achieved success. Acknowledge them. Thank them. Give them the recognition they deserve. Let others know how important and valuable they are.
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The @nwas.org and @iaem-org.bsky.social are united in safeguarding communities from weather-driven disasters. Today, we are making a joint statement to reaffirm our commitment—to our mission and to those who depend on us.
The full statement is available here: nwas.org/nwa-iaem-joi...
The full statement is available here: nwas.org/nwa-iaem-joi...
September 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The @nwas.org and @iaem-org.bsky.social are united in safeguarding communities from weather-driven disasters. Today, we are making a joint statement to reaffirm our commitment—to our mission and to those who depend on us.
The full statement is available here: nwas.org/nwa-iaem-joi...
The full statement is available here: nwas.org/nwa-iaem-joi...
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We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2025 National Weather Association Awards! #NWAS25
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your significant contributions to the National Weather Association and the weather enterprise!
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your significant contributions to the National Weather Association and the weather enterprise!
September 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2025 National Weather Association Awards! #NWAS25
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your significant contributions to the National Weather Association and the weather enterprise!
Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your significant contributions to the National Weather Association and the weather enterprise!
What an amazing week at #nwas25! We missed our @NWS colleagues dearly, but those who were there enjoyed a wonderful time of connecting, sharing, learning and celebrating 50 years of science and service.
September 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What an amazing week at #nwas25! We missed our @NWS colleagues dearly, but those who were there enjoyed a wonderful time of connecting, sharing, learning and celebrating 50 years of science and service.
Setbacks don’t define you, they teach you. Mistakes are part of the game and every mistake is a chance to grow. What matters most is what we do next.
August 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Setbacks don’t define you, they teach you. Mistakes are part of the game and every mistake is a chance to grow. What matters most is what we do next.
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A first-of-its-kind Integrated Warning Team forum in collaboration with digital meteorologists will take place the Sunday of #NWAS25 at 3 PM Central!
Watch a livestream of the forum on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/UNbXlL6...
Looking forward to this important discussion!
Watch a livestream of the forum on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/UNbXlL6...
Looking forward to this important discussion!
August 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A first-of-its-kind Integrated Warning Team forum in collaboration with digital meteorologists will take place the Sunday of #NWAS25 at 3 PM Central!
Watch a livestream of the forum on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/UNbXlL6...
Looking forward to this important discussion!
Watch a livestream of the forum on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/UNbXlL6...
Looking forward to this important discussion!
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Leading up to #NWAS25, we want to highlight the Committee and Member Groups that are vital to the mission of @nwas.org!
The Membership & Marketing Committee help those in the weather enterprise/allied fields understand how to get involved and stay engaged!
The Membership & Marketing Committee help those in the weather enterprise/allied fields understand how to get involved and stay engaged!
NWA Membership & Marketing Committee
YouTube video by Kim Runk
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August 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
One of the videos from our NWA whiteboard series experienced a glitch, so I had to re-render it. The revised version of the Professional Development Committee promo can now be found here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lpQd...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lpQd...
NWA Professional Development Committee
YouTube video by Kim Runk
m.youtube.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
One of the videos from our NWA whiteboard series experienced a glitch, so I had to re-render it. The revised version of the Professional Development Committee promo can now be found here:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lpQd...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lpQd...
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Leading up to #NWAS25, we want to highlight the Committee and Member Groups that are vital to the mission of @nwas.org!
The NWA Broadcast Committee actively recruits new members and encourages colleagues to obtain and maintain their NWA Seal!
The NWA Broadcast Committee actively recruits new members and encourages colleagues to obtain and maintain their NWA Seal!
NWA Broadcast Committee
YouTube video by Kim Runk
www.youtube.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The PDC is an amazing group of dedicated individuals who create and facilitate many opportunities for professional development free to members - one of the many benefits of joining the NWA.
Leading up to #NWAS25, we want to highlight the Committee and Member Groups that are vital to the mission of @nwas.org!
The NWA Professional Development Committee plays a vital role in fostering growth and collaboration within the weather community!
The NWA Professional Development Committee plays a vital role in fostering growth and collaboration within the weather community!
NWA Professional Development Committee
YouTube video by Kim Runk
www.youtube.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The PDC is an amazing group of dedicated individuals who create and facilitate many opportunities for professional development free to members - one of the many benefits of joining the NWA.
Reposted by Kim Runk
Leading up to #NWAS25, we want to highlight the Committee and Member Groups that are vital to the mission of @nwas.org!
Our next Committee is the NWA Awards Committee - who highlights individuals, teams, and organizations that merit special recognition!
Our next Committee is the NWA Awards Committee - who highlights individuals, teams, and organizations that merit special recognition!
NWA Awards Committee
YouTube video by Kim Runk
www.youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Leading up to #NWAS25, we want to highlight the Committee and Member Groups that are vital to the mission of @nwas.org!
First up is the Social Media Committee - the voice of the NWA to the world!
Follow us to stay informed and connected!
(Special thanks to Kim Runk for the artwork and narration)
First up is the Social Media Committee - the voice of the NWA to the world!
Follow us to stay informed and connected!
(Special thanks to Kim Runk for the artwork and narration)
NWA Social Media Committee
YouTube video by Kim Runk
www.youtube.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Registration is now OPEN for #NWAS25 in Huntsville, Alabama for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
In-person and virtual attendance options (single-day and all sessions) are available!
The Early Bird Rate ends on August 5!
Register today: nwas.org/registration...
In-person and virtual attendance options (single-day and all sessions) are available!
The Early Bird Rate ends on August 5!
Register today: nwas.org/registration...
August 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Registration is now OPEN for #NWAS25 in Huntsville, Alabama for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
In-person and virtual attendance options (single-day and all sessions) are available!
The Early Bird Rate ends on August 5!
Register today: nwas.org/registration...
In-person and virtual attendance options (single-day and all sessions) are available!
The Early Bird Rate ends on August 5!
Register today: nwas.org/registration...
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Our next stop on the @nwas.org Membership Roadmap: Volunteer!
Take your @nwas.org membership to the next level by getting involved and joining a committee!
View all of the destinations along our Roadmap here: nwas.memberclicks.net/join-now-page
Take your @nwas.org membership to the next level by getting involved and joining a committee!
View all of the destinations along our Roadmap here: nwas.memberclicks.net/join-now-page
June 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Our next stop on the @nwas.org Membership Roadmap: Volunteer!
Take your @nwas.org membership to the next level by getting involved and joining a committee!
View all of the destinations along our Roadmap here: nwas.memberclicks.net/join-now-page
Take your @nwas.org membership to the next level by getting involved and joining a committee!
View all of the destinations along our Roadmap here: nwas.memberclicks.net/join-now-page
Spending an hour on the trail with my daughter is the simplest, best way to ease into the day.
April 19, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Spending an hour on the trail with my daughter is the simplest, best way to ease into the day.
Last night I learned that a dear friend and colleague was killed in a car accident. Julie Adolphson and I were both SOOs, then MICs, in the NWS Western Region. Later we co-led the SOO Dev Course together. She was as energetic and caring as anyone I’ve known. The world has lost a wonderful soul.
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April 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Last night I learned that a dear friend and colleague was killed in a car accident. Julie Adolphson and I were both SOOs, then MICs, in the NWS Western Region. Later we co-led the SOO Dev Course together. She was as energetic and caring as anyone I’ve known. The world has lost a wonderful soul.
Mini Cb with a downshear anvil on the eastern horizon as I prepare to take off this morning.
April 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Mini Cb with a downshear anvil on the eastern horizon as I prepare to take off this morning.
About this time every year, I think about joining a fantasy baseball league. As much as I love baseball, it just feels like it might be a burden to commit to monitoring lineups for such a long season. So here I am again, thinking about it but certain I’ll decline to follow through once more.
March 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
About this time every year, I think about joining a fantasy baseball league. As much as I love baseball, it just feels like it might be a burden to commit to monitoring lineups for such a long season. So here I am again, thinking about it but certain I’ll decline to follow through once more.
Great leaders can sometimes be demanding but they are never demeaning. They are always mindful of treating people with respect and dignity.
March 21, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Great leaders can sometimes be demanding but they are never demeaning. They are always mindful of treating people with respect and dignity.
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We should have a government agency that could predict such things, like a national weather service of some sort.
A highway pileup in western Kansas shows how dust storms can turn deadly
Dust storms have proven deadly to motorists across the U.S. for years. Authorities say a dust storm last week reduced visibility to nearly zero on Interstate 70 in western Kansas.
apnews.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
We should have a government agency that could predict such things, like a national weather service of some sort.