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Will Rogers in OKC saw 0.86" of rain yesterday, enough to move 2026 to the 7th driest year through Sept. 30. We can expect more movement after today's totals, which are >1" since midnight. - 1901: 11.76" - 1911: 14.14" - 1954: 14.63" - 1914: 15.17" - 1956: 15.34" - 1931: 15.36" - 2026: 15.52"

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 23h

That would have been fun!

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 30/09/2026

The first assignments I had when learning Python was in Brian Fiedler’s class. He had us write a text product parser that would convert all the forms that those take into something that a human could more easily understand. It was like trying to save a sinking canoe with a sippy cup.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 29/09/2026

That’s lovely! I really like the grass colors.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 29/09/2026

You’ve had quite the 3-week rollercoaster.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 29/09/2026

I love tech. I remember when Apple came out with their “Shortcuts” app to automate things. Tech dudes I followed thought it would revolutionize iPhone users by bringing visual coding to the masses. I was like, most people don’t need to automate anything. So many “everything looks like a nail” vibes.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 28/09/2026

Ahead of favorable rain chances this week, Oklahoma City is now experiencing its 4th driest year-to-date going back to 1890. Through September 27: - 1901: 11.76" - 1954: 14.02" - 1911: 14.14" - 2026: 14.66"

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 27/09/2026

Does BV have any clue about what his offense is even doing during the week?

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 26/09/2026

I’m not sure what else the coaches need to see in determining if John Mateer is the answer this season.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 26/09/2026

Just a note to say I enjoy seeing all of the cool things you do for your students — they’re lucky to have you!

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 26/09/2026

Me, watching my colleagues show off all the cool stuff they’re doing while I think about my half-working models.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 24/09/2026

It's not really the point of your post, but it is weird how the words "complicated" and "nuanced" are used by a certain brand of people who want to make clear things seem unclear. Anyway, love the podcast! #OatMilk

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 24/09/2026

Anyway, did I publish this and receive accolades? No. It's pareidolia. But it did sweet numbers on social media.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 24/09/2026

As a Ph.D. student, I discovered a new velocity turbulence mechanism. Its precise function, meteorological utility (if any), or level of significance was not clear, but at a minimum I was proud of the work. I looked through simulated velocity fields and I discovered something interesting—Batman.

A white and black still of velocity fields from a large-eddy simulation. There is the vague shape of Batman.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 23/09/2026

I guess anything could happen, but it seems likely that this will be the final standings for count of days reaching 100˚F in Oklahoma City. We did it, 2026!

Horizontal bar chart ranking Oklahoma City years from 1890 to 2026 by how many days reached 100°F or hotter. Years with the same count share one bar, and bars run from deep red (most days) to light orange (fewest). 2011 holds the record with 63 days. 1980 is second with 50. 2026 is tied with 1934 for third at 45 days, ahead of 1936 (43), 1954 (41), 1998 (40), 2006 (38), 1978 (35), 2012 (34) and 2000 (32). All other years had 28 or fewer. The chart ends with 13 years that had a single 100°F day, including 2025, and 22 years that never reached 100°F, including 2021, 2004 and 2002.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 23/09/2026

Here is another way of viewing it. This is the same data, but presented as a departure from normal (dashed black line). That sharp slope seen in the yellow line is what we call the Drought Slide®* *I proposed "Slope of Death" and "Slide to Hell", but legal said those were "too dramatic." Whatever.

Line chart of how far Oklahoma City's cumulative precipitation ran above or below the 1991–2020 normal for every year from 1890 to 2026. The normal is a dashed line at zero, with a white band showing one standard deviation (about ±8.5 inches by year's end). Each year is a faint gray line. The wettest year, 2007, is in red: it climbed in steps through spring and summer and finished 20.56 inches above normal. The driest year, 1901, is in blue: it fell steadily all year and finished 20.65 inches below normal. 2026 is in gold. It followed close to 1901 through spring, then fell below the band in July. As of September 22 it is 14.05 inches below normal (14.62 inches total), the 5th driest year to date on record.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 23/09/2026

Oklahoma City got a few sprinkles yesterday (0.07 inches). If you squint on the yellow line, you can maybe see that. Anyway, 2026 is currently the 5th driest year in Oklahoma City on record, having received only ~51% of its normal value through September 23.

Line chart of cumulative precipitation at Oklahoma City for every year from 1890 to 2026. Each year is a faint gray line running from January to December. A dashed black line shows the 1991–2020 normal, which ends at 36.39 inches. A white band marks one standard deviation above and below the normal, ending between 27.85 and 44.93 inches. The wettest year, 2007, is highlighted in red and ends at 56.95 inches. The driest year, 1901, is in blue and ends at 15.74 inches. 2026 is in gold and has 14.62 inches as of September 22, well below the normal of about 28.67 inches for that date. That makes 2026 the 5th driest year to date on record. Its line has run well below the band since early summer and stays above the 1901 line.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 23/09/2026

If you happen to see Matt Kumjian, tell him that Gibbs says, "Tornado touch ground perpendicular." Hope you have a great visit! Looks much better than Drought Town down here.

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Nick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com · 22/09/2026

Heads up! tune Iinto @wgntv.com at 4 & 5pm tonight to watch and hear me talk about Chicagohenge.

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Nick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com · 22/09/2026

Happy #Chicagohenge, everyone! Astronomical fall officially arrives at 7:05pm CDT today. Happy shooting if you're out chasing the sun between Chicago's concrete (and steel and glass) canyons. The forecast is iffy this afternoon, but worth a shot.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 22/09/2026

"... the human brain consists of two ancient nervous systems cleverly packaged together — a more primitive part that regulates our hearts’ beating, our breathing and other functions, and another that makes us distinctly human, capable of poetry, mathematics and wondering about our own origins."

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 21/09/2026

Georgia Opal ... that was my grandma's first/middle and I always liked the way it sounded.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 20/09/2026

I wonder if he's considered, as an alternative to his current approach, catching the ball.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 20/09/2026

Agreed. I think it's no surprise the same people have been cutting liberal arts education programs. I always thought some of the best leaders were the ones who didn't seek it, and the smartest folks the ones who readily knew their limitations.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 20/09/2026

I became aware of my dad’s mental health issues in first grade. That Christmas, my mom got me a Super Nintendo that came bundled with Super Mario World. That game helped hug a boy who was scared about what his dad was going through, and he learned that games and art and books could be an escape

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 19/09/2026

Porcupine wishes the guy taking the photo would leave her alone.

A grey shorthair cat is laying on a pillow trying to nap, only its head visible, looking annoyed at the cameraman who is me.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 19/09/2026

These folks pick and choose when objects have agency. Their toys might be taken? “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” Their toys may not make back their investment and they need a bailout, “AI will kill us”. It’s so weird how the choice of agency always shields them from responsibility.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 19/09/2026

Me, during the Lab’s all-hands meeting when I attend virtually.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 19/09/2026

Thanks! It's not too bad! I also liked your September 100F post. I was wondering how this year stacked up.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 19/09/2026

I broke my toe by walking into my telescope stand. I’m starting to see how curiosity killed the cat. 🔭 🦶🏻🤬.

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Katharine M. Kanak, PhD @kmkanak.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Based on ASOS data (IEM /NCEI) at KOKC, 13 of 18 days in September 2026 have had max temp >= 100F, followed by 7 days in 2000 and 2012.

Bar chart showing the number of days with max temp greater than or equal to 100F at KOKC versus year.

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The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 18/09/2026

A tornado touched down in Davis County Friday afternoon, part of a swath of storms that hit the area. Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/2026/09/18/torn…

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 18/09/2026

Me and a few pals worked at a grocery store in high school. We TP'ed the assistant manager's house on Halloween, specifically the large trees in his front yard. Friends, it rained later that night. He was never outwardly mad about it, but our shifts involved a little more manual labor afterward.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 18/09/2026

OKC topped out at 99˚F yesterday. At noon, yesterday, the temperature was 93˚ w/a dew point of 66˚F and winds from the SW at 6 mph. Today at noon, it was 93˚F with a 65˚F dew point and winds from the SSW at 10 mph. So, it will be close

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 18/09/2026

A worthy read as usual, but even more so with help from Carl the hardware store dog.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 18/09/2026

Look, I’m probably going to be in timeout more often without Jami here telling me to stay out of trouble. If you ever wanted an immediate cortisol reduction, you listened to, or talked with, Jami. This place will be lesser without her.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 16/09/2026

As of this past hour, OKC has now moved into a tie for 3rd place with 1934 — up to 45 days with a maximum temperature of 100˚F+. OKC will have a chance in the next few days to stand alone in 3rd place. 🥵

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 16/09/2026

Nice! 2011 had it all! It is also interesting to see the differences between Norman and OKC during some years

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 16/09/2026

The script now uses the full-threaded record for OKC, back to 1890. I had been using 1948 onward bc it was at a single site (Will Rogers). Shoutout to @drstratman.bsky.social for helping me understand the site changes at OKC, & shoutout to @jimmyc42.bsky.social for the script on which mine is based.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 16/09/2026

As we wait to see if OKC ties for 3rd place in the count of days with a max temp of 100˚F or higher, I've updated the precip figure. The climate normal year-to-date is 27.83", and 2026 is currently 6th driest: 1936: 7.50" 1901: 11.76" 1911: 13.71" 1914: 13.87" 1954: 14.02" 2026: 14.55"

cumulative precipitation plot for Oklahoma City from 1890-2026. y-axis is cumulative precipitation in inches, x-axis is day of year with labels for each month. Plot shows a bunch of cumulative curves in light gray, a red line for max year (2007), a blue line for minimum year (1901), yellow line for current year, black dashed line for "normal" - computed from 1991-2020, and a white envelope around the average, denoting +/- a standard deviation. Current year is 6th driest.

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HydrologyNL @hydrology.nl · 15/09/2026

In other, and more important, news: children learn how to make rain by cooperation.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 15/09/2026

Will Rogers hit 100.4˚F during the last hour, moving 2026 into 4th place in number of days with a maximum temperature of 100˚F or more.

a chart showing days with 100˚F or higher max temperatures in Oklahoma City. 2011 is ranked #1 with 63 and 2026 is 4th with 44.

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Jeremy Gibbs @gibbs.science · 14/09/2026

Yep! I have shown my kids a lot of my nostalgia and have been met with mostly mild indifference. It took me awhile to realize that it was not a rejection of me/my interests so much as an affirmation that they are their own person.

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