Dr. Mercuryblush
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Weather, numerical modeling, data assimilation
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NEW: The Trump admin has informed NOAA that two buildings that are critical for weather forecasting will have their leases canceled. If this comes to pass, it's a really big deal. Includes weather fcst nerve center in College Park, Md.: www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...
DOGE moves to cancel NOAA leases at critical forecasting centers
NOAA's nerve center of national weather forecasting is on a lease cancellation list.
www.axios.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: The Trump admin has informed NOAA that two buildings that are critical for weather forecasting will have their leases canceled. If this comes to pass, it's a really big deal. Includes weather fcst nerve center in College Park, Md.: www.axios.com/2025/03/03/d...
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I spoke with a hurricane modeler who was just fired from the branch of NOAA that keeps weather models running. He got a form letter like hundreds of others telling him he was losing his job in an hour. This bodes very poorly for American forecasting. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
The Forecast for the Weather Service Is Bad
Layoffs at NOAA will only make weather reports less reliable.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I spoke with a hurricane modeler who was just fired from the branch of NOAA that keeps weather models running. He got a form letter like hundreds of others telling him he was losing his job in an hour. This bodes very poorly for American forecasting. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
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“My app has radar data, everything should be fine!”
Fun Fact: The National Weather Service operates 122 of the 160 NEXRAD radars across the United States, providing free data to users through popular radar applications. In addition to other services, this is funded for ~$4 annually per taxpayer.
Fun Fact: The National Weather Service operates 122 of the 160 NEXRAD radars across the United States, providing free data to users through popular radar applications. In addition to other services, this is funded for ~$4 annually per taxpayer.
March 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“My app has radar data, everything should be fine!”
Fun Fact: The National Weather Service operates 122 of the 160 NEXRAD radars across the United States, providing free data to users through popular radar applications. In addition to other services, this is funded for ~$4 annually per taxpayer.
Fun Fact: The National Weather Service operates 122 of the 160 NEXRAD radars across the United States, providing free data to users through popular radar applications. In addition to other services, this is funded for ~$4 annually per taxpayer.
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---Why do we need potato farmers when I can get my fries at McDonald's?
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
5 Essential Things To Know About Your Weather Forecasts
With recent cuts at the National Weather Service and NOAA, here are five things to know about your weather forecasts.
www.forbes.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
---Why do we need potato farmers when I can get my fries at McDonald's?
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
I deal with that logic when it comes to weather forecasts, Apps and the layoffs at the National Weather Service.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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The firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are “going to affect safety of flight, safety of shipping, safety of everyday Americans,” Admiral Tim Gallaudet, who was acting NOAA chief during the first Trump term, told the AP. “Lives are at risk for sure.”
Firing workers from US weather and oceans agency risks lives and the economy, former agency heads warn
NOAA's 301 billion weather forecasts every year reach 96% of American households.
buff.ly
March 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are “going to affect safety of flight, safety of shipping, safety of everyday Americans,” Admiral Tim Gallaudet, who was acting NOAA chief during the first Trump term, told the AP. “Lives are at risk for sure.”
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A statement I must make:
February 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A statement I must make:
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Something that deserves recognition:
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
February 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Something that deserves recognition:
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
At federal labs such as NOAA’s NSSL, ESRL, or EMC, most employees are first hired on as contractors through a company or cooperative institute. After several years, many get “promoted” by being hired as Feds. These are the “probationary employees” getting fired
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The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach.
www.tsunami.gov
www.tsunami.gov
February 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The U.S. has two tsunami warning centers, both operated by NOAA. Employees were terminated from these centers today. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center covers Hawaiʻi, and now it is less safe to be near the beach.
www.tsunami.gov
www.tsunami.gov
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NOAA's #GreatLakes Environmental Research Lab will be taking an "indefinite hiatus" from communications due to staff cuts. GLERL communicates critical weekly updates about the extent of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie - like the one that left my hometown of Toledo without drinking water in 2014
February 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
NOAA's #GreatLakes Environmental Research Lab will be taking an "indefinite hiatus" from communications due to staff cuts. GLERL communicates critical weekly updates about the extent of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie - like the one that left my hometown of Toledo without drinking water in 2014