Stephen
@stephenmmcc.bsky.social
NWS Meteorologist and Social Media Focal Point | NC ➡️ CA ☀️ | Experienced central CA's hottest month on record🫠 | Sometimes I post pictures I take of things
I love how ultimately today's results means that one year after the committee made it more difficult for a G5 team to get in, there will likely be TWO G5 teams in the playoff.
December 7, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I love how ultimately today's results means that one year after the committee made it more difficult for a G5 team to get in, there will likely be TWO G5 teams in the playoff.
The one time California has clouds 😑
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The one time California has clouds 😑
Regional rivalries >>>>>>> CFB media deals
September 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Regional rivalries >>>>>>> CFB media deals
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HNX issues Dense Smoke Advisory for Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove Area, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, San Joaquin River Canyon, Upper San Joaquin River [CA] till Sep 8, 11:00 AM PDT Link
September 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
HNX issues Dense Smoke Advisory for Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove Area, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, San Joaquin River Canyon, Upper San Joaquin River [CA] till Sep 8, 11:00 AM PDT Link
Haha UNC is getting clobbered. I feel bad for whoever plays them next- oh...oh no...
September 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Haha UNC is getting clobbered. I feel bad for whoever plays them next- oh...oh no...
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It’s true the system has been neglected. But what system? Hiring? Yes, but we’re shedding employees. Infrastructure? Yes, but we’re not investing in it. Radar? Yes, but no investment. Future weather models? Yes, but again no investment. I’ve never seen operations devolve faster than the last 6 mos.
Noem: "Frankly, the National Weather Service under President Trump has been working to put in a new system bc it has been neglected for years. It's an ancient system that needed to be upgraded, so President Trump recognized that right away and got to work... but that installation is not complete"
July 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It’s true the system has been neglected. But what system? Hiring? Yes, but we’re shedding employees. Infrastructure? Yes, but we’re not investing in it. Radar? Yes, but no investment. Future weather models? Yes, but again no investment. I’ve never seen operations devolve faster than the last 6 mos.
😡 don't look up...
The National Climate Assessment, and all special reports and past assessments, are now offline. Federal climate science is being systematically erased.
June 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
😡 don't look up...
It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me that at the same time we have strong fire wx conditions in the area, firework stands are beginning to pop up. Happened last year, and again now in arguably worse conditions. 🤷♂️
HNX issues Red Flag Warning valid at Jun 21, 11:00 AM PDT for San Joaquin Valley, West Side Hills [CA] till Jun 22, 5:00 AM PDT Link
June 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me that at the same time we have strong fire wx conditions in the area, firework stands are beginning to pop up. Happened last year, and again now in arguably worse conditions. 🤷♂️
Me and my eight coworkers would beg to differ.
Lutnick to Sen. Van Hollen’s questioning: “the NWS is fully, fully staffed. There are no openings at the NHC and we are fully ready for hurricane season.”
June 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Me and my eight coworkers would beg to differ.
Today had me a bit worried earlier this week. RH 15-20% in the Sierra coupled with an inflow of tropical moisture from the SE. 100 hr fuels aren't quite as cured as the grasses in the area, but 2 days of sub 20% RH can do a lot. Hoping no fires for today as we'll have stronger gusts tomorrow.
#SPC issues Day 1 Isolated Dry Thunderstorm Fire Weather Risk at May 31, 16:26z for HNX Link
May 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today had me a bit worried earlier this week. RH 15-20% in the Sierra coupled with an inflow of tropical moisture from the SE. 100 hr fuels aren't quite as cured as the grasses in the area, but 2 days of sub 20% RH can do a lot. Hoping no fires for today as we'll have stronger gusts tomorrow.
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The statement from NOAA:
Through strategic transformation, staff reallocation, and updated service standards, NWS is ensuring resilience and continuity of mission-critical functions. Reports suggesting otherwise are false and disrespectful.
Through strategic transformation, staff reallocation, and updated service standards, NWS is ensuring resilience and continuity of mission-critical functions. Reports suggesting otherwise are false and disrespectful.
April 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Ugh. Gutted about that result. Up 14 with 8 minutes left and couldn't close it out.
April 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Ugh. Gutted about that result. Up 14 with 8 minutes left and couldn't close it out.
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Duke dismantles Alabama 85-65 to advance to the Final Four 🔥
March 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Duke dismantles Alabama 85-65 to advance to the Final Four 🔥
While I'm sure much of this is a shared sentiment, I've tried to put my thoughts together on today's firings.
February 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM
While I'm sure much of this is a shared sentiment, I've tried to put my thoughts together on today's firings.
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The National Weather Service is THE ONLY source of weather data in the US. Every weather app, local broadcaster, and weather forecast map is based on NWS data from NOAA. This is a ridiculously stupid own goal for the US that will disrupt all kinds of social and economic activity, and endanger lives.
BREAKING: The mass firing of upwards of 1,800 workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including top climate scientists and weather forecasters, has begun.
The firings reportedly include workers at the National Weather Service.
The firings reportedly include workers at the National Weather Service.
February 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The National Weather Service is THE ONLY source of weather data in the US. Every weather app, local broadcaster, and weather forecast map is based on NWS data from NOAA. This is a ridiculously stupid own goal for the US that will disrupt all kinds of social and economic activity, and endanger lives.
Gotta say, anger is a hell of a gym motivator 😠
February 23, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Gotta say, anger is a hell of a gym motivator 😠
I'm not really surprised by the decision to upgrade to a marginal risk. We'll have to see if convection and LL SRH max out around the same time. Last I saw, SRH was strongest before MUCAPE but definitely something to keep an eye on tomorrow 👀
#SPC issues Day 1 Marginal Convective Risk at Feb 13, 5:40z for HNX Link
February 13, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I'm not really surprised by the decision to upgrade to a marginal risk. We'll have to see if convection and LL SRH max out around the same time. Last I saw, SRH was strongest before MUCAPE but definitely something to keep an eye on tomorrow 👀
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Here's a nice interview with Keith Seitter and his thoughts on what's next for NOAA
heatmap.news/politics/tru...
heatmap.news/politics/tru...
What the Heck Is Going to Happen to NOAA?
A former head of the American Meteorological Society on whether the weather agency will wither under Trump.
heatmap.news
February 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Here's a nice interview with Keith Seitter and his thoughts on what's next for NOAA
heatmap.news/politics/tru...
heatmap.news/politics/tru...
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“A decision to take summer water from local farmers and dump it out of these reservoirs shows a complete lack of understanding of how the system works and sets a very dangerous precedent." sjvwater.org/trumps-emerg...
Trump’s emergency water order responsible for water dump from Tulare County lakes – SJV Water
The sudden announcement Thursday by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that Kaweah and Success lakes would immediately begin dumping water was in response Trump’s emergency water order responsible for w...
sjvwater.org
February 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
“A decision to take summer water from local farmers and dump it out of these reservoirs shows a complete lack of understanding of how the system works and sets a very dangerous precedent." sjvwater.org/trumps-emerg...
The rivers here flow north towards the San Francisco Bay, literally the opposite direction...
This should be 25th amendment level conduct. The president ordered water to be released from a random dam in California nowhere near the wildfires and then claimed it would help. That’s literally Mad King behavior.
They posted an update confirming it was from Trump's order. sjvwater.org/trumps-emerg...
February 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The rivers here flow north towards the San Francisco Bay, literally the opposite direction...
So...what's everybody think the over/under chance is we get our paycheck tomorrow...
January 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
So...what's everybody think the over/under chance is we get our paycheck tomorrow...
With everything going on lately, I'm going to get nostalgic with possibly the best day of my professional career (so far🤞), three years ago today. #tbt
January 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
With everything going on lately, I'm going to get nostalgic with possibly the best day of my professional career (so far🤞), three years ago today. #tbt
Hopefully not too long until we're able to set up our office accounts here too
Heads up for the Weather Community!
You can now find NOAA (@noaa.gov), NOAA Climate (@climate.noaa.gov) & NWS HQ (@nws.noaa.gov; still being set up) on Bluesky!
You can now find NOAA (@noaa.gov), NOAA Climate (@climate.noaa.gov) & NWS HQ (@nws.noaa.gov; still being set up) on Bluesky!
January 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hopefully not too long until we're able to set up our office accounts here too
I'm watching the end of 2007 Daytona 500 and one thing I really miss about sporting events is the camera flashes from the crowd during big moments.
January 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
I'm watching the end of 2007 Daytona 500 and one thing I really miss about sporting events is the camera flashes from the crowd during big moments.