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Elisa Raffa

@elisa-raffa.bsky.social
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Emmy-nominated, AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, formerly CNN Proud Cornell alum, native New Yorker, & diehard Yankees fan! NYC-ITH-SUX-SGF-CLT-ATL

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Just did some number crunching using latest (Oct 1) ECMWF seasonal data, and I must say that I've never seen such high predictive confidence in a very wet California winter. This is a truly extraordinary forecast amid a record-strength El Niño event. [Thread: please read to end.]
Model-relative sea surface temperature anomalies for November 2026–January 2027. The supplied grid is displayed without added smoothing or coastal filling. Beige marks land and gray marks missing ocean values. The main colour scale spans -2 to +10°F, with white at zero. Hot pink marks anomalies above +10°F. This map does not establish an operational ENSO category.
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🗣️🌎 “Talking is a solution.” I really loved getting to debrief #UNGA NYC #ClimateWeek on The Weekly Weather Brief with Meteorologists Emily Gracey & Kerrin Jeromin, ladies I not only consider colleagues, but great friends! 🎙️Watch here ▶️: youtu.be/sBCHaEU_eaI?...
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
⚽️2 games, 🥁🎺2 fan marches with the final 2 teams 🇪🇸🇦🇷, 🍺countless FanFests, 📱2 clogged phones, 💜 but 2 very full hearts ⚽️🏆#WorldCup summer did not disappoint! What an incredible, bucket list opportunity to be part of this historic moment in the most vibrant host city! @joemurano.bsky.social
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
⚽️🏟️Mercedes-Benz Stadium is first to earn various certifications for its cleaner energy use and zero waste efforts. "We should be the baseline, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, not be the top outlier." 📝I dove into sports as a sustainable climate solution for Yahoo Sports! sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
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Climate change is the silent referee of the World Cup
The magnitude and excitement of the tournament is undeniable, but so is its carbon footprint.
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
⚽️🏆 #WorldCup Semi-final stage is set! Defending champs #Argentina take on #England at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a shot at the Final! Atlanta Stadium has been touted by visiting fans as one of the nicest & most impressive, but did you know it’s also the most sustainable?! ♻️
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Thank you so much!! That always means so much to me coming from teachers! I wouldn’t be where I am today without my science teachers 💕 👩🏽‍🏫 always happy to help!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
📝⚽️I got to dive into details for Yahoo Sports, chatting with Miami-Dade Environmental Resources about how heat needs to be treated like stronger hurricanes & higher sea-levels when it comes to preparedness & resilience. sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
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Too hot to host? World Cup cities are heating up
A new analysis found World Cup host cities are experiencing far more extreme heat than when they last hosed the tournament, forcing organizer to rethink how the games are staged
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
🥵Too hot to host?⚽️🏟️In some #WorldCup host cities, the answer is yes! @climatecentral.org found 14 of 16 host cities now see more extremely hot June & July days since 1970, nearly half of those days added by #climatechange. On average, these extremely hot days 3x in repeat host cities!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Nothing says 🇺🇸Happy 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣th Birthday #America like baseball, hot dogs, & a huge Mets L ⚾️🌭🎆 @joemurano.bsky.social
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
It is 10 PM and it is still near 90° with heat indices near 100° Commentators are calling Kansas City “an oven” tonight, & hydration breaks necessary. #climatematters #WorldCup
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
‪📝⚽️I had the incredible opportunity to write about extreme heat impacts during the World Cup for Yahoo Sports! I chatted w/LA public health & Miami Environmental Resources about keeping fans safe in host cities,& how we can be more resilient against heat hazards. ‪🔗👀 sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🏟️On the pitch, extreme heat can literally slow player performance, especially how far & frequently players can run during a match. @climatecentral.org found that climate change boosted the odds of performance-impairing heat at 97 of 104 #WorldCup matches! #climatematters
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥵Heating up & ⚽️slowing down! More than 388,000 fans packed into Atlanta’s FIFA #WorldCup Fan Fest in the group stage, making it the biggest soccer watch party in the US! Water & cooling resources outfit the park.
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
My mayor is Muslim My bagels are Jewish I have no voice that was a wild ride 🗽🏀KNICKS IN 5️⃣ #AlwaysKnicks #NewYorkForever @joemurano.bsky.social
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🐻🐦 @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social data is incredibly cool & looks even more amazing in cutting edge immersive mixed reality! I’ve been loving playing with this neat set while freelancing at The Weather Channel local hub!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🐦Did you know on some nights this month there were more than 🐦300 million BIRDS🐦‼️flying overhead while you were sleeping?! Birds head north to nest, following warmer spring temps. But as our springs get too warm, the birds’ GPS signal is rerouting! @climatecentral.org @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
⚠️☔️ATLANTA: FLASH FLOOD WARNING MEANS GET OFF THE ROADS! Here’s a reminder on what flooding can do, don’t cross those flooded roadways!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Did you know ☔️water is most deadly & dangerous part of severe storms, not tornadoes? In the last 10 yrs, flooding kills 2x more than tornadoes. Only 📏1 foot of water can sweep away your car!! Don’t fall for these common myths & make sure your 📲emergency alerts are turned ON!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
In honor of #EarthDay, resharing some tips on how to use less plastic at home! ♻️It’s not only healthier for the 🌎planet, it’s also healthier for 🫶🏽YOU!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Farmers market season is back 🥰😎
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
What a week 🥹 🥂Cheers to science, to inspiring future generations, & for paving the way “for all by all” 🥲 @nasaartemis.bsky.social
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 09/04/2026
Climate change has far-reaching impacts on society and our environment. Latest report on birds by @climatecentral.org: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt... 🐦 "Shorter winters, spring warming, and earlier first spring leaves can disrupt the annual cues that birds rely on to begin their migrations"
Graphic showing future habitat loss due to climate warming for the Canada Goose over North America, which is from a Climate Central article.
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🚀🌒We need to talk about these pictures 🥹 I’m still not over it & don’t think I’ll ever be. #Artemis lunar flyby showcased the best of our science & humanity❣️I was mesmerized for 10+ hours & I can’t wait to tell future generations about it, especially our little girls 💪🏽 📸: @nasaartemis.bsky.social
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Let me introduce you to my friends 😏💪🏽 📲⚡️Tired of seeing unscientific & overhyped weather & climate information on social media?! We are too. Some @ametsoc.org Certified Broadcast & Digital Meteorologists break down what’s IN & OUT for best practices for online weather & climate communication.
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Just casually playing solitaire while listening to the astronauts discuss lunar geography while they are in space, flying by the moon at the farthest point from earth we’ve ever been. I’ll say it again…science is amazinggggggg 🥲🚀🌕
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Brb…crying from now until June 😢🇮🇹
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joemurano.bsky.social @joemurano.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Check out some of the scenes from opening night, as #BravesCountry starts the new season celebrating 60 years in Atlanta
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joemurano.bsky.social @joemurano.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
⚾️New season, 🧢new promos! Take a look at the Braves giveaway line-up for this summer! #BravesCountry
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🌯Blooperito & 🍑 peach cobbler egg rolls here I comeeeeeeeee 🤤
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
I love when the saints ⚜️ come marching in 🎸🎺
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🥶☃️ Freezing cold temperatures & a parade of winter storms, this was a memorable winter, but it wasn’t as cold as you think! It was actually the 2nd warmest on record for the Lower 48! @climatecentral.org Dr. @zacklabe.com reminds us one cold winter does not negate climate change. #climatematters
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 25/02/2026
Year-to-year variability with a long-term decline in January #Arctic sea ice volume (bar) and thickness (map). Updated through January 2026 🧊 Additional graphics: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
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Jared Rennie @jjrennie.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Here's the entire radar run of the February 22-23 2026 Blizzard, using @noaa.gov's MRMS dataset. #snOMG @spann.bsky.social
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/02/2026
Several cities across the Northeast received at least two feet of snow, bringing many places to a standstill. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4qTXzOX
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Just wow. Where’s the street? Where’s the sidewalk? Cars are buried! Incredible. ❄️❄️❄️ 📸: my brother Marco 📍: Staten Island, NY #Blizzard #Blizzardof2026 #nywx
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
My family doesn’t have yard sticks, but they have knees! Knee deep snow on Staten Island! 📏❄️ 📹: my brother Matteo #Blizzardof2026 #nywx
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Ok, it does look really pretty on the Upper East Side though! ❄️ 📸: Colleen Grogan #Blizzardof2026 #nywx
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
lol there is a car under there somewhere 😅 I have no idea where my Dad is going to put all this snow!! ❄️❄️❄️❄️ 📍Staten Island, NY #Blizzardof2026 #nywx
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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 23/02/2026
Heavy, wet snow is no joke! Shoveling can strain your back, and even your heart. ✅ Dress in layers and cover exposed skin ✅ Stay hydrated ✅ Lift small amounts at a time ✅ Take frequent breaks If you feel chest pain, dizziness, or exhaustion — stop immediately! #ShovelSmart
Shovel smart! Shoveling heavy, wet snow can cause back injuries and heart attacks. Don’t push yourself! Dress warmly, making sure to cover your head, fingers and toes. Stay hydrated, but avoid heavy meals right before or after shoveling. Move only small amounts of snow with each pass of the shovel. Take frequent breaks. Stop shoveling entirely if you feel exhausted!
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
There once was a bbq under there 🫣❄️ Crazy snow in Staten Island!!! 📏❄️ #Blizzardof2026 #nywx
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Already approaching 9” on Staten Island! 📏❄️ #Blizzardof2026 #nywx
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
☕️📝FULL REPORT: 🔗 www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
☕️Coffee runs thru my veins, I need it, clearly 🫣 But prices have become more volatile, hitting record highs, in part due to extreme heat. @climatecentral.org found Brazil, the world’s top coffee producer, added 70 extra coffee harming heat days with #climatechange. #climatematters
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
@climatecentral.org found six additional weeks of extreme heat is being added to most growing locations, potentially playing a part in the quantity, quality, & cost of our chocolate. #climatematters 🔗 www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
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Climate Change is Heating Up West Africa's Cocoa Belt | Climate Central
New analysis finds that climate change is heating up West Africa’s cocoa belt, with implications for global chocolate supplies.
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Elisa Raffa @elisa-raffa.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
💕Did your sweetheart get you sweet treats for #ValentinesDay❣️🍫 Chocolate itself has a sweet spot, but it could be getting too hot for the cacao plant in West Africa, the biggest producer of cocoa. @climatecentral.org #climatematters
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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A powerful statement from @ametsoc.org: The repeal of the Endangerment Finding does not alter the central unambiguous scientific conclusion: The climate change people are causing threatens human lives and well-being. @michaelemann.bsky.social @bernwoodsplacky.bsky.social @joeromm.bsky.social
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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 13/02/2026
AMS is deeply concerned by the repeal of EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, which concluded greenhouse gas emissions harm health and well-being. The science remains clear: human-caused climate change is already causing harmful impacts. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4tBwz9w
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A Response to the Decision to Rescind EPA's 2009 Endangerment Finding
The AMS is a global community committed to advancing weather, water, and climate science and service.
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