With Lowell continuing to churn along as a major hurricane, the central North Pacific has now produced more ACE than all seasons since 1988 except 1994, 2015, and 2018. In fact, 2026's ACE **to date** is nearly three times the 1991-2020 average **for the full season**.

Kim Wood@drkimwood.bsky.social · 5d ago

Only 5 years since 1988 have produced more accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) by today's date in the central North Pacific, or west of 140°W, than 2026: 1994, 2006, 2015, 2018, and 2023. With NHC predicting that Lowell will become a strong hurricane, 2026 may soon beat 2023 and 2006.

Edouard continues to produce prolific rainfall across southeastern TX this morning as it slowly moves northward. Widespread damaging and potentially catastrophic flooding is possible with a HIGH risk of flooding in effect. #TurnAroundDontDrown weather.gov

No two tropical cyclones are alike, yet the latest NHC forecast for Hurricane Lowell to potentially turn northward in a few days reminds me of Hurricane Iniki (1992). Lowell's possible turn is still many days out, so guidance will evolve. Stay tuned to nhc.noaa.gov for the latest information!

A good reminder that when you enjoy something someone has done -- a book they wrote, a performance they gave, a speech they made, whatever -- it is incredibly powerful to just reach out and tell them directly.

Will Oremus@willoremus.com · last wk.

randomly giving out genuine compliments is such an easy way to make the world a little nicer, i'm always surprised more people haven't figured that out and have a ton of respect for those who have

Tropical Storm #Edouard makes landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, at 2:20 PM CDT with estimated maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and minimum pressure of 996 mb (29.41 in Hg). t.co/aglpiQH6an 🔗 www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refre...

The ocean near Tropical Storm Marie is quite warm -- nearly 30°C in the topmost 40 meters according to recent Argo float observations. Though warm water implies ample energy available to the storm, what the storm does with that energy also depends on atmospheric conditions as it treks northwestward.

Hang it in the Louvre

A much-needed break from anything serious. 🥰

Though the storm's convective strength and coverage varied overnight, there's been a recent burst of deep convection near Edouard's center. Near-shore intensification like this is such a headache-inducing scenario ahead of landfall. 😣

Alan Gerard@wxmanms1.bsky.social · 4d ago

Radar and satellite shows that Edouard is strengthening rather quickly and is probably stronger than when the last recon pass was made. Now seeing base velocity values at times approaching 70 mph aloft.

there are few things i find more depressing than this right now

Kalshi Weather Odds Are Coming to a Weather App Near You

Kalshi Inc. has entered a partnership with The Weather Company to bolster the data it uses to settle contracts in rapidly growing weather and climate prediction markets.

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Only 5 years since 1988 have produced more accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) by today's date in the central North Pacific, or west of 140°W, than 2026: 1994, 2006, 2015, 2018, and 2023. With NHC predicting that Lowell will become a strong hurricane, 2026 may soon beat 2023 and 2006.

With another academic year beginning, I’m resharing something I wrote three years ago to try to demystify the graduate school application process. Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit, and let me know of any suggestions for improvement! www.linkedin.com/pulse/demyst...

Demystifying the Atmospheric Sciences Graduate School Application Process

As the dawn of another academic year is upon us, many college seniors will soon be starting the graduate-school application process. To help these students, I’ve prepared some semi-assorted, semi-orga...

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The NPS photo is wild…

Anthony Edwards@edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 6d ago

More: www.azfamily.com/2026/08/30/d...

A slight (level 2 of 4) risk of flash flooding is forecast across much of Arizona on Sunday and Monday, per @nws.noaa.gov. 62 people were evacuated via air in the Grand Canyon yesterday, and footbridges were destroyed. More of these kinds of impacts are possible the next two days.

Now that Tropical Storm Dolly has dissipated, let’s focus on how much rain its remnants might bring. Ensemble modeling from NWS indicates approximately 1 inch (25 mm) for the Río Grande de Loíza watershed (where the Carraízo reservoir is located), and others. (2nd graphic from @wxmanms1.bsky.social)

13 tropical cyclones were named Dolly before today: - North Atlantic, 9 (first in 1953, the first year of NHC naming) - Western Pacific, 1 (in 1946, the year Dolly Parton was born) - South Indian, 2 - South Pacific, 1 Why a high Atlantic count? Because "Dolly" is on the 6-year rotating name lists.

Costco distribution center goes off grid. Cheap reliable power for them and good PR. www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...

Costco takes Florida distribution center off grid with solar, batteries, and EV charging

At a Costco distribution center in Florida, Trinity Energy has installed a clean energy system that unites solar, batteries, and EV charging.

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A new postdoctoral fellowship with @cira-csu.bsky.social stationed at NOAA/GSL focused on turbulence parameterization development is now accepting applications. Apply by September 12th! csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fortco...

Dolly Parton is credited in at least 37 research papers on the COVID vaccine, including the first phase I trial results published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2020.

Nature honors Dolly Parton's scientific legacy. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – researchers celebrate her contributions to science

The country singer was an advocate for vaccines, public health, literacy and marginalized communities.

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I really cannot think of a greater honor than to have the Muppets say this about you upon your passing

I don’t know what words to use to describe this…”wall of water” doesn’t even seem sufficient. Awful.

OSINT Mirror Feed@osint-mirrors.bsky.social · last wk.

Source: @osint613 on X WILD FOOTAGE: Devastating flash floods have struck the China-Nepal border. Nepal reports at least 8-16 dead and hundreds missing, including 291 foreigners. Roads, power, and communications on the Chinese side were cut.

if infrastructure is what connects people, holds them together, serves, supports, and endures, then Dolly Parton was infrastructure.

Hard to believe that Dolly is gone...and also hard to believe that through sheer coincidence, her name is next up on the Atlantic hurricane list. (As noted by @wxdam.com, the name "Dolly" replaced Diana when the latter was retired in 1990, and it's been used every six years since 1996.)

Mike Barbre@mikebarbre.bsky.social · 2w ago

Absolutely heartbreaking. I don't know life without Dolly Parton. She was a beacon of talent, beauty, and love, advancing her philanthropy for millions. Thank you, Dolly. 🙏❤️🫶 Rest now. www.npr.org/2026/08/25/n...

one of the busier EPAC/CPAC maps you'll see...

Hey folks, this hasn’t gotten much attention, but remember those proposed OMB rule changes we all commented on recently? There’s a new attempt to sneak them just for NSF. We have three days to comment. Please don’t sleep on this!

Noam Ross@noamross.net · 2w ago

Three more days to comment on NSF's attempt to smuggle in OMB's already-rejected policies of terminating any grant without cause, gutting civil rights obligations and restricting international collaborations. Submit your comment today! Then call your representatives. 🧪

Given rising interest in the rapidly strengthening El Niño event in the tropical Pacific Ocean, I've created a one-page fact sheet succinctly describing what El Niño is, this year's (remarkable) forecast, and potential impacts from California to global scales. [Thread]

I'm currently channeling the Dragon Age Inquisitor in begging the world to allow one thing to just stay fixed

Carina Deluca: 'I Don't Have Time For This' (Station 19)

Alt: Carina Deluca: 'I Don't Have Time For This. I Don't.' (Station 19)

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weather is happening in Tucson this evening