Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Working on a few updates to our instrumentation this week... 👀⛈️ 010
Reposted by Eddie WolffDr. Robin Tanamachi 🌪️ @tornatrix.bsky.social · 06/09/2026“The map of who keeps a public signal, and a working emergency alert, will increasingly track the map of which states are rich and which are not.… a national warning system with holes in exactly the places least able to survive [disasters].” 1296
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 28/08/2026(Web) design is my passion ✨ publish.illinois.edu/climas-qdpi/ 130
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Slow moving storms along a stationary front means yet another day of flash flooding across Illinois and Indiana. Here locally, 2-4 inches of rain have fallen in northeast Champaign County over the last 3 hours. That same area has dealt with flooding repeatedly over the last several days. 000
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 15/08/2026An episode just as timely now as when we recorded it back in early July. @cupajoe.live and I discuss how to navigate weather information online and what role certifications can play in identifying trustworthy sources. will.illinois.edu/weatherrealn...will.illinois.eduWho can you trust for weather online? | Illinois Public MediaYou’ve heard of forensic scientists from crime shows. But what about forensic meteorologists? These experts reconstruct past weather events and help settle insurance and legal disputes connected with ... 201
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 06/08/2026If you're at AMS Madison and not tired of hearing about tornado emergencies quite yet, I'll be presenting our insights on forecast decision-making at 4:30 this afternoon! Excited to share what we learned from 13 individuals who have hit send on these warnings 🌪️ 081
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Excited to present some of my Ph.D. research this afternoon! I'll be in the Hall of Ideas at 2 PM talking about discrete updraft cores in QLCSs (observed and simulated) 😁 020
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Some exciting news today: our new paper has just entered Early Online Release in @ametsoc.org #BAMS! It's everything you want to know about tornado emergencies, including an analysis of POD and FAR, a comparison to recommended VROT and STP thresholds, and more. journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal... 1278
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Last chance to submit your comment on the proposed OMB rule. AGU makes it incredibly easy and even gives some suggested talking points 010
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 27/06/2026We've got a very timely episode this week on the current threats to science here in the US. And, most importantly, how scientists and the public can have their voices heard. 110
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Yet another busy severe weather day across southern Illinois and Indiana. It's really been nonstop this summer... 010
Reposted by Eddie WolffSteve Nesbitt @70dbz.bsky.social · 17/06/2026@climasillinois.bsky.social students launched a sounding at 20:15z from the UIUC campus 3104
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Welp, we might be in for another long day tomorrow... Storms look like they could get messy pretty fast, but it's going to be an extremely volatile environment. Chance for some strong tornadoes in the same areas as last week. 000
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 13/06/2026This week @latinwx.bsky.social and I sat down with an ER physician to talk about heat-related illnesses and how to stay safe this summer ☀️ will.illinois.edu/weatherrealn...will.illinois.eduHow to stay safe during extreme heat | Illinois Public MediaIt’s summer time and that means warmer temperatures. Learn how to stay safe during extreme heat. 010
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 12/06/2026And some lightning south of town to cap off the evening 000
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 12/06/2026When it comes to viewing QLCSs, nothing beats the roof of a parking garage 👀 That slightly lower portion in the 2nd photo earned itself a tornado warning about 5 minutes later 040
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Welp here we go again... Biggest threat in Champaign-Urbana is definitely going to be wind, but can't rule out some QLCS tornadoes either. Exactly when and where the worst weather occurs is going to depend on how the first batch of storms to our west evolves over the next few hours 000
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I watched Scott Pelley on the Evening News every night as a kid. He was and still is one of my all-time heroes and one of the greatest journalists and writers of all time. To quote Edward R Murrow (and David Letterman): CBS, good night and good luck motherf*****s 010
Reposted by Eddie Wolffams-soc-impacts.bsky.social @ams-soc-impacts.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Reminder! Nominate a colleague for an AMS Board on Societal Impacts award by June 5th! Form: forms.gle/AKiktKtRaDAT...forms.gle 001
Reposted by Eddie WolffScience Magazine @science.org · 29/05/2026The White House today announced it plans to make major changes in how the U.S. government manages research funding. scim.ag/43HgW4sscim.agWhite House seeks to tighten political oversight of grantmakingSweeping proposed rule, now open for comments, would also restrict foreign collaborations and remove federal funding for open-access fees 53325192
Reposted by Eddie WolffKate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Sure but they‘re really stupid questions 35735136
Reposted by Eddie WolffAGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026🚨 Proposed House cuts: 20% to NSF, 17% to NASA Science 🚨 Over 6,000 actions were taken by our advocates to support science funding this year—let’s keep the momentum going. Urge Senate to reject these cuts and protect science. 👇ACT NOW👇 agu.quorum.us/campaign/162...agu.quorum.usProtect and preserve federal scientific research and workforceAdvocate for strong FY27 science funding today! 033
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Thanks for having me on the podcast this week🎙️ My NPR voice is still a work in progress 😅 000
Reposted by Eddie WolffUnion of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 26/04/2026This weekend news broke that President Trump has fired members of the National Science Board (NSB), which oversees the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This independent governing body has advised U.S. presidents and Congress on scientific policies for more than 75 years. 48946
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Introducing our Quickly Deployable Python-based Instrumentation (QD-PI)! A little over 2 months of preparation with @liamltwx.bsky.social, but we finally have a working prototype. Thankfully our weatherproofing survived some light drizzle at this year's Engineering Open House 🌧️ 131
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Curious what's going on in WoFS at the moment... Looks like the problem has amplified over the last few runs and spans thermo and kinematic fields. First thought was assimilation of a bad surface ob, though not seeing anything obvious in ASOS or OK Mesonet 🤔 010
Reposted by Eddie WolffAustin @gingerwx.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Only a few days left to apply for student travel grants! Students in undergrad and graduate school are highly encouraged to apply if you're planning on attending the Joint Summit. 01011
Reposted by Eddie WolffDaniel Lloveras @danllovewx.bsky.social · 26/03/2026📣 Calling all WRF/MPAS users! @ams-waf.bsky.social is hosting a webinar in a couple weeks about the ongoing transition from WRF to MPAS for regional modeling throughout the community. Please join to hear the perspectives from our fabulous panelists! Register here: ametsoc.org/WebinarWRFMPAS 0116
Reposted by Eddie WolffUnion of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 17/03/2026“If O’Neill is confirmed as NSF’s director, the Trump administration will further tighten its control over an agency created by Congress to be independent in its work to advance science.” UCS’s Julian Reyes explains why the Senate should work to block this nomination:blog.ucs.orgTrump’s Nominee to Run NSF is Unqualified, Conflicted, and a Threat to ScienceIf O’Neill is confirmed as NSF’s director, the Trump administration will further tighten its control over an agency created by Congress to be independent in its work to advance science. 04529
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 16/03/2026The willingness of administration officials to openly admit to violating the law and engaging in retaliatory actions probably shouldn't be surprising at this point, but it's still shocking to read just how blatant it has been in regards to NCAR specifically 000
Reposted by Eddie WolffPaul Voosen @voosen.me · 16/03/2026Just in: UCAR has filed a lawsuit against NSF, the Commerce Dept, NOAA, and OMB to prevent the dismantling of NCAR, alleging "violations of the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act."news.ucar.eduUCAR statement on lawsuit filed against federal administrative agencies | NCAR & UCAR News 220696
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Also pretty common to see tornadoes form north of these features... Which this storm is also trying it's best to do. 020
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Classic rear inflow jet signature to the southwest of Champaign, IL. Drop in reflectivity behind the line is a good indicator of a strong downdraft, with the line bowing outward in response to the enhanced cold pool. Likely that Sullivan is about to experience some very gusty winds 010
Reposted by Eddie WolffUnion of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 09/03/2026The NSF has provided no evidence to justify dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Doing so would undermine one of the nation’s most vital scientific institutions. @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Read the letter UCS submitted today: 🔗 act.ucsusa.org/3NeWZh1 213067
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 01/03/2026And unfortunately we're faring better than several other NSF directorates... 030
Reposted by Eddie WolffUnion of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · 27/02/2026The Trump administration plans to dismantle NSF’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, potentially closing its main lab in Boulder. UCS's @carlonimbus.bsky.social explains how NCAR keeps us safe and how you can help protect it. Take action: act.ucsusa.org/4ceWei9 04728
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Thursday night fun with Raspberry Pi and an Adafruit sensor. Jumped for joy when I finally started logging data from this thing. Now to code up some functional logging software… And build the actual mesonet this is going on… 020
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Mergers don't just result in a decline in local news, but also broadcast meteorology jobs... Far from the most pressing issue facing the world right now, but just another example of companies focusing on nothing besides increasing "shareholder value" 😒 variety.com/2026/tv/news...variety.comTV Station Group Consolidation Leaves Markets With Less Local News, According to New Study That DirecTV Has Filed With the FCCDirecTV has filed a study with the FCC showing how local TV consolidation leads to fewer news sources, as management, talent and resources are merged. 184
Reposted by Eddie WolffKatie Mack @astrokatie.com · 24/02/2026I'm constantly trying (/failing) to get this point across. If you're a trained expert in a field, then it may be worthwhile to question the scientific consensus of your peers. If you're not, the scientific consensus is absolutely the best you can do and it's arbitrary foolishness to disregard it. 523730843
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 19/02/20263 tornado-warned storms along the Illinois-Indiana border currently. Southernmost storm has been confirmed by spotters 000
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Tornado watch creeps closer to Champaign. Set-up hasn't changed much, though WoFS guidance does try to place some storms farther north this evening. Worth watching 100
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Answer: tornado watch well south, centered on the Ohio River. 000
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Severe thunderstorms and perhaps a strong tornado possible across southern IL, IN, and OH this afternoon/evening. Chance we could see some long-track supercells that eventually grow upscale. 100
Reposted by Eddie WolffDaniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons.physicstoday.aip.orgWhat the National Center for Atmospheric Research means to the atmospheric sciencesBorn out of a time of great need for the federal government, NCAR plays a role with few analogues. 6326177
Eddie Wolff @ewolffwx.bsky.social · 29/01/2026As someone who didn't know how to go about submitting a public comment on NSF's NCAR plan, this is greatly appreciated @agu.org Please take some time to fill this out if you're able! 051
Reposted by Eddie WolffDr. Robin Tanamachi 🌪️ @tornatrix.bsky.social · 29/01/2026#SaveNCAR www.cpr.org/2026/01/28/s...cpr.orgAs the Trump administration targets NCAR, scientists rally to defend the ‘mothership’ of atmospheric researchA letter published by the National Science Foundation asks for ideas to dismantle the research hub. Scientists are responding en masse. 197
Reposted by Eddie WolffDr. Robin Tanamachi 🌪️ @tornatrix.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Incoming AMS president Alan Sealls, UCAR President Tony Busalacchi, and outgoing AMS President Dave Stensrud talking about the evolving situation at NCAR. #AMS2026 1254