Judson Jones

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Senior Meteorologist and Domestic Correspondent with @nytimes. https://www.nytimes.com/by/judson-jones

Is Another East Coast Storm on the Horizon? Maybe 🤷‍♂️ As the snow and ice still blanket the ground, whispers of yet another weekend winter storm are starting to stir. But it’s only Monday, and with the unpredictable nature of the weather, there’s time for a shift before the weekend arrives.

Another East Coast Storm? Don’t Buy the Hype Just Yet.

After a computer model began hinting that another storm could be on the way, meteorologists sought to tamp down speculation.

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Myth busted: Trees don't explode when temperatures hit rock bottom. ❄️ But they *do* go 'pop!' That distinct sound is frost cracking—a structural injury caused by the cold itself, separate from ice/snow weight damage. The science is fascinating.

No, Trees Don’t Explode When It Gets Cold, but They Do Go Pop

While the weight of freezing rain, ice and snow can damage branches, there is another kind of injury that comes with the extreme cold, experts say.

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Heads up, Southerners! Forecasters warn that “the main ingredients” are lining up for a MAJOR disruptive winter storm later this week. This includes serious risks of ice and heavy snow. Details will change, but the storm is likely. Read more ⬇️ #WeatherAlert #SouthernStorm

Forecasters Warn of a Major Storm Brewing for the South

One meteorologist warns that “the main ingredients” are fitting into place for a disruptive winter storm later this week.

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Hurricane #Melissa is escalating into an “increasingly dire” situation, according to forecasters. If you want clarity on what's unfolding, our weather tran and reporters are here to help! Don't hesitate to click here and share your questions or thoughts in the comments.

Hurricane Melissa’s Increasing Intensity Prompts Dire Warnings for Jamaica and Haiti

Forecasters said the storm could dump up to 30 inches of rain over parts of the Caribbean in the next few days, leading to potentially catastrophic flooding.

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I'm thrilled to share my personal story with you for the very first time! When the Red Cross invited me to be featured, I was truly honored. There’s so much more to my journey that I can't capture here, but I look forward to sharing more in the future!

Atlanta Man Living His Best Life, Thanks to Medical Team and Blood Donors

Judson Jones knew from early in his life that the day would likely come when surgeons would have to crack open his chest and do some intensive heart surgery. He was born with a bicuspid aortic heart…

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Hey, Jerry! The next named storm on the list is the swirl located well southeast of the United States, extending as far south as South America but positioned east of the continent. It will move quickly northwestward and pass over or just north of some of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, Thu-Fri.

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It was truly an honor to interview two Hurricane Directors two decades after Hurricane #Katrina. One was at the helm during the storm, while the other leads today. The most profound lesson that emerged from our conversation? The critical importance of communication.

3 Ways Hurricane Forecasts Have Changed Since Katrina

Modern technology has given meteorologists more detail than they’ve ever had on how storms behave. Here’s what they’re doing with it.

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