Tim Halbach
@timhalbach.bsky.social
Warning Coordination Meteorologist at National Weather Service Milwaukee. Youth Hockey Coach. Sieve of a goalie.
Really though, the best tool we’ve found for lightning trends is looking at the -10C level for 40dBz+
NASA SPoRT lightning stoplight tool is a great page to use to see how long it’s been since the last lightning flash/occurrence.
September 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Really though, the best tool we’ve found for lightning trends is looking at the -10C level for 40dBz+
NASA SPoRT lightning stoplight tool is a great page to use to see how long it’s been since the last lightning flash/occurrence.
September 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
NASA SPoRT lightning stoplight tool is a great page to use to see how long it’s been since the last lightning flash/occurrence.
Think we’re on the same dock.
August 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Think we’re on the same dock.
The afternoon runs of this model seemed to handle this past Saturday nights flood in the Milwaukee area the best.
A new interactive REFS (RRFS Ensemble Forecast System) viewer is coming to an SPC site near you. Probably sometime in early 2026.
August 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The afternoon runs of this model seemed to handle this past Saturday nights flood in the Milwaukee area the best.
When lines of storms track east through FDL, velocity can look like it’s decreasing but it’s moving at a bad angle compared to our radar.
June 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
When lines of storms track east through FDL, velocity can look like it’s decreasing but it’s moving at a bad angle compared to our radar.
Total number of Day 3 Moderate Risks in the past 20 years for WI.
April 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Total number of Day 3 Moderate Risks in the past 20 years for WI.
From looking at things today, a lot of 0-3km shear but drops off above it. More unidirectional shear the further east. Fast moving band of storms in the evening in WI.
April 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
From looking at things today, a lot of 0-3km shear but drops off above it. More unidirectional shear the further east. Fast moving band of storms in the evening in WI.
Monday is looking like an issue.
This is the first time that there has been a Day 5 30% risk in Wisconsin. Outlooks from Day 4-8 have only been issued since 2015.
This is the severe weather outlook for Monday. Nothing to get worried about yet - enjoy the NFL Draft this week - and then we can prepare for storms.
This is the severe weather outlook for Monday. Nothing to get worried about yet - enjoy the NFL Draft this week - and then we can prepare for storms.
April 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Monday is looking like an issue.
Tornado drill day tomorrow in WI. Do your thang.
April 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Tornado drill day tomorrow in WI. Do your thang.
Reposted by Tim Halbach
@nws.noaa.gov MILWAUKEE hosting **Storm Spotter** classes for 2025 starting tonight in Lafayette Co.
In SE WI, I have the next classes listed below.
Remember, last year, we got 45 tornadoes across the state, the 3rd highest in recorded history.
@timhalbach.bsky.social
www.weather.gov/mkx/spotter-...
In SE WI, I have the next classes listed below.
Remember, last year, we got 45 tornadoes across the state, the 3rd highest in recorded history.
@timhalbach.bsky.social
www.weather.gov/mkx/spotter-...
March 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@nws.noaa.gov MILWAUKEE hosting **Storm Spotter** classes for 2025 starting tonight in Lafayette Co.
In SE WI, I have the next classes listed below.
Remember, last year, we got 45 tornadoes across the state, the 3rd highest in recorded history.
@timhalbach.bsky.social
www.weather.gov/mkx/spotter-...
In SE WI, I have the next classes listed below.
Remember, last year, we got 45 tornadoes across the state, the 3rd highest in recorded history.
@timhalbach.bsky.social
www.weather.gov/mkx/spotter-...
Trying to be more active on here while trying to find contacts from the good ole days of Twitter. Any stater packs for: Milwaukee/Madison/Wisconsin weather folks? Or just cool people to tie in with?
March 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Trying to be more active on here while trying to find contacts from the good ole days of Twitter. Any stater packs for: Milwaukee/Madison/Wisconsin weather folks? Or just cool people to tie in with?
Reposted by Tim Halbach
This is what happens when 18F goes away: beta.weather.gov has been deactivated, “due to the loss of critical federal staff, which leaves this project without the resources to continue its development or for routine monitoring and maintenance.”
18f.org/projects/#:~...
18f.org/projects/#:~...
March 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is what happens when 18F goes away: beta.weather.gov has been deactivated, “due to the loss of critical federal staff, which leaves this project without the resources to continue its development or for routine monitoring and maintenance.”
18f.org/projects/#:~...
18f.org/projects/#:~...
Reposted by Tim Halbach
The EverythingWeather app is now available on both Apple (iOS) and Android devices!
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/every...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/every...
March 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The EverythingWeather app is now available on both Apple (iOS) and Android devices!
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/every...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/every...
Some timing for our first severe thunderstorm chances of the year. Damaging winds the main concern in SW WI.
March 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Some timing for our first severe thunderstorm chances of the year. Damaging winds the main concern in SW WI.
Second fire that’s gotten loose in the past couple of weeks in southeast WI. Going to be a busy spring.
The fire, which began burning Sunday near Capitol Drive and Brookfield Road, is burning near homes and businesses, including car dealerships, which has led to evacuations.
Brush fire causes evacuations near busy intersection in Brookfield
The fire, which began burning Sunday near Capitol Drive and Brookfield Road, is burning near homes and businesses, including car dealerships, which has led to evacuations.
www.tmj4.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Second fire that’s gotten loose in the past couple of weeks in southeast WI. Going to be a busy spring.
Busy stretch of weather for us, but that’s how it seems to go. Behind the scenes at the office today as we briefed public safety folks (school districts, highways/DPWs, emergency management, airport ops, police, fire) on the latest for this winter storm.
February 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Busy stretch of weather for us, but that’s how it seems to go. Behind the scenes at the office today as we briefed public safety folks (school districts, highways/DPWs, emergency management, airport ops, police, fire) on the latest for this winter storm.
Pond hockey season. The boys on my son’s hockey team met up after their morning game to tear things up. Fowler Lake, Oconomowoc, WI.
January 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Pond hockey season. The boys on my son’s hockey team met up after their morning game to tear things up. Fowler Lake, Oconomowoc, WI.
Backyard rink szn.
January 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Backyard rink szn.
Probably early for the outdoor rink but not much free time the next few weeks means taking a chance. Can’t be worse than last year!
December 11, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Probably early for the outdoor rink but not much free time the next few weeks means taking a chance. Can’t be worse than last year!
Graupel shower at 3:40pm leavin the office.
December 4, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Graupel shower at 3:40pm leavin the office.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Year 7. Thinking it’s going to be a good year. Cold sets in this week but probably not filling til after thanksgiving to let the ground freeze a bit.
November 24, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Year 7. Thinking it’s going to be a good year. Cold sets in this week but probably not filling til after thanksgiving to let the ground freeze a bit.