drjeffmasters.bsky.social
Extreme weather and climate change expert writing for Yale Climate Connections. Co-founder, Weather Underground; former hurricane hunter.
👤 Joined on 02 September 2023
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Show PostI constantly see climate scientists saying things like “we need to reduce uncertainty in projections so that policy makers can make better decisions”. And there is an element of truth to that, but it drives me nuts because . . .
Show Post"Officials were aware of the threat but clung to Ruidoso’s animating idea: that nature could be subdued for the enjoyment of tourists and profit of the community."
Show PostHeat storms, massive heat waves covering at least 1% of the globe for five consecutive days, have become increasingly frequent and severe. These storms were rare in the 1960s, but now average 102 events per year, causing widespread heat-related deaths, wildfires, and droughts.
Show PostOf course the latest eastern North Pacific tropical depression forms away from the cool wakes left behind by earlier storms. 😩 Forecast guidance is bullish on rapid intensification, too. Next name on the ENP list is Vance, which has been used only twice (1990 and 2014).
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