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Sr. Hurricane Specialist at NHC 🌀 | Ph.D + M.S. via UAlbany & B.S. via UNCA | Enjoy all kinds of weather 🌤❄️⛈🌪| Thoughts are my own
👤 Joined on 06 November 2023
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@pppapin.bsky.socialApologies, I really should be more decisive about where I’m going 😄
Show PostA cool verification tidbit: since the Google DeepMind (GDMI) went "live" last year at NHC, it's been the most accurate track forecast 2-3 times as often as OFCL and 4-5 times as often as any of the physics models. For intensity, OFCL is still most frequently the best forecast, except at 5 days.
Show PostThe first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall in the U.S. late last week. Watch this satellite view covering the full journey of Hurricane Isaias from its formation in the Gulf to its dissipation over the Eastern U.S.
Show Post8 am EDT Oct 5 - A trough in the southwestern Gulf of America is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Gradual development is becoming more likely, and a tropical depression is likely to form during the middle or latter portion of the week. This system is expected to... 🔗 hurricanes.gov
Show PostYesterday, the Moon’s shadow crossed parts of Europe during a total solar eclipse! 🌖 Our satellites captured the event over Earth from 36,000km in space, featuring live imagery during RTBF’s special broadcast. See the full animation & imagery in our Image of the Week: bit.ly/3SrZCi5 🛰️
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