I am getting so old. Looked like a clear travel to me plus there was about 20 other uncalled travels in the game. The pivot foot seems like it’s just a suggestion now

Morning all! I've been encouraged by the outpouring of support for all of us in NWS/NOAA. I wanted to specify a detail that I think is relevant from some conversations I've had. Most of us (at least at EMC) who were terminated were officially "probationary" because we are new federal employees, but have been working for NOAA in some capacity (usually on the contract or university side) for 5, 10, 15 years. So we're the group that has the unique combination of early career motivation/drive but also enough expertise to be quickly effective as we are promoted into new roles. This is not the group you'd get rid of if you wanted to make an organization more efficient - it's what you'd do if you want to destroy an organization. I'd like to assume the best and hope that's unintentional. Hopefully the value of what we do can be communicated effectively.

Going into the severe weather and hurricane season, this cannot be good. The Commerce Department has laid off hundreds of NOAA employees, many with specialized skills who work at one of the world's top climate science and weather forecasting agencies. Why it matters: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible for providing weather watches and warnings, monitoring and studying Earth's climate, as well as operating weather satellites and protecting marine life. The layoffs of probationary employees that began Thursday hit soon after cuts at the behest of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency occurred at other climate and environment agencies. The big picture: NOAA's missions require staff to work around the clock to monitor dangerous weather, earthquakes that could cause tsunamis, and other hazards. In recent weeks, NOAA's National Weather Service has issued warnings for deadly flooding in Kentucky, heavy snow, frigid temperatures and other hazards across the country. While NOAA had pushed for public safety exemptions from the layoffs for NWS meteorologists, not all were granted. A congressional aide reported hearing that "some" at NWS were spared but "not many."

Expect lots of mountain bike trail closures for the next couple of weeks. The waves of moisture are going to keep coming.

Here are some thoughts: 12onyourside.com/2025/02/05/…

🏀 I AM SO OLD but as I finally get around to watching the end of UVA’s amazing win over pitt from Monday I see plays like this and I can’t wrap my brain around that this is not a carry

They suck [BTW THIS IS A VACUUM JOKE]

As a long time UVA basketball fan I never would have imagined I'd get to experience the 15 years of excellence we got from Coach Bennett and his teams. I'll always be grateful to him for the joy I got watching (and yapping about these games on twitter!)

First scattered #frost in Powhatan 10/11/24 @WeatherAF @NWSWakefieldVA

URGENT: FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR THE LAKE LURE DAM! DAM FAILURE IMMINENT! RSIDENTS BELOW THE DAM NEED TO EVACUATE TO HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY! #ncwx

Rain really needed in western portion of the state to stave off another big fall wildfire season. Rivers and streams in mountains also historically low. dashboard.waterdata.usgs.gov…

Hey Khalil: I think it's "CHESTERFIELD'S Denny Hamlin"😃

THAT BALD GUY IN THIS IS A STAR!!! 💫

🥶

We were watching the radar closely. And this was not a tornado. And a good reminder that most damage in Central Virginia comes from straight line winds in strong, severe thunderstorms. It doesn’t have to be a “tornado” to be a really nasty storm

Can confirm

Watching the track of Debby closely for heavy rain. Latest details in our blog⬇️ #vawx @12OnYourSide 12onyourside.com/2024/08/05/…

Paris Olympics is bracing for a heat wave following a soggy start nbc12.com/2024/07/30/paris-o…

Here’s something you won’t see every day: a dolphin swimming near the Benjamin Harrison Bridge. Check out the video from Joshua Dean: 12onyourside.com/2024/07/26/…

are we sure that's the torch?