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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

So how often have we felt like THIS??? 🤣

Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For me, this type of long-ish term data tell us more about our changing climate than even large areas of single point record highs across the globe that have become common. 😢 Still, is data like sea ice extent too abstract for those who are in denial?

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I recommend this podcast! Evaluating NWS and partner commications for a recent event including discussion of damage indicators. These gents offer critique that is based on decades of experience within the NWS, and a deep desire for best possible NWS performance.

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Grant Tosterud @granttosterud.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Clovis, NM measured an incredible 5-12"+ of rain in the last 24 hours! Several roads remain closed this morning due to flooding, and the mayor is encouraging everyone to stay home. Remember, never drive through flooded roads. #NMwx

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ckuster-ou.bsky.social @ckuster-ou.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Impressive view of Hurricane Polo this morning (8:41 am CDT on 9/22). Polo is now a category 5 hurricane and is located in the eastern Pacific.

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As a former New Mexican, this is a Particularly Dangerous Situation 🤣

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Weather fam…today was my last day at OU/NSSL. It’s been a fantastic post-NWS experience. May the weather enterprise stay connected and dedicated to supporting and protecting human safety and productivity. I will always hold you dear ❤️

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Homem Chorando Emocionado

Alt: Man waving goodbye in tears

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’m so ready for some tightening isobars. Alas, I’m still in Oklahoma 😩

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Lake Michigan @lakemichigan13.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Humans. Register to vote. And make your plan to vote. If already registered please verify it ASAP 🌊🌊

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I really cannot get over seeing bestiality on my feed today 😱

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Federal employees were paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE. As part of the Trump-Musk DOGE program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435%.

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Federal Employees Were Paid $9.5 Billion Not to Work in 2025 Under DOGE Effort

As part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s program to shrink the federal work force, paid administrative leave costs rose by 435 percent.

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In grad school, I had much self-doubt, observing others in class asking questions & appearing to “get” the material. Later, I realized I needed time to assimilate the content into context before I could “get” it. Though now I remember little from the classes, grad school taught me how to think. 💪

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Humanity has a long sad history of doing things because we can, with little reflection per the long term effects. With rare exceptions, I avoid AI consciously, knowing it is also hidden to the user. God help us. 😢

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Kenzie Krocak @mjkrocak.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Long time, no post, but I have to share a cool job opportunity: Social Science Research and Testbed Support Specialist in Norman, OK. Please pass along to folks who may be interested! Happy to answer questions or point you to someone who knows more. careers-fedwriters.icims.com/jobs/2456/so...

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I enjoy these videos to remind us of all the good people around us. Everyday ❤️

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Inspired by @raywolf.bsky.social @coweatherman.bsky.social @wisc-satellite.bsky.social and other luminaries, please share your favorite (as in won’t touch the stuff) Frankenfood. I’ll start with…the cheap version of hot dogs 😳

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I have a specific request for those of you who follow me on Bluesky: I built Democracy Docket on its own tech stack. That means, signing up takes an extra step. I promise you it’s worth it. If you haven't done, now is the perfect time! If you have, please share this with others. demdock.com/4w6emld

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Oh no 😩. I’ve never heard of glacial collapse but here we are. 💔

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From the “you can’t make this stuff up” department 😳

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Wow…someplace where it rains 💕

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.

Cartoon image of a street with much of the space taken up by a car with a single driver, while the rest of the street has people tightly packed in a bus, a bus shelter and riding bikes in a bike lane. Adding insult to injury, the driver says “damn those bike paths and bike lanes taking all the space.”

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

And here we are with no end in sight 😢

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 14/08/2026

Considerable to catastrophic flooding impacts continue today across parts of the Midwest. Additional rainfall could trigger renewed, life-threatening flooding. Avoid flooded and vulnerable areas, especially at night. If you encounter floodwaters: Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Key Messages for the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys (Issued Aug 14, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT)
Additional Considerable-to-Catastrophic Impacts Possible Through Today

• Considerable-to-Catastrophic Flooding Impacts To Continue Today

Significant river flooding continues in SE Indiana; additional rain today may worsen conditions and lead to renewed, potentially life-threatening flooding.

Considerable flash & small stream flooding impacts remain possible across N Illinois & N Indiana. Additional flash flooding possible in Iowa & N Illinois Friday night.

Locally significant flash & urban impacts possible across broader region, particularly Iowa.
• Plan Ahead

Avoid travel throughout flooded/vulnerable areas. Be cautious at night. If flooding is encountered while driving; turn around, don't drown.

Catastrophic: Exceedingly rare, widespread flash/major river flooding expected with extensive inundation/destruction.

Map: "Flood Hazard Outlook: Days 1-3" over the Mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys showing Catastrophic impacts (magenta) in SE Indiana, Considerable (dark blue) across IL/IN, and Limited (light blue) across the wider region.

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 06/08/2026

ICYMI - The newest data showing the number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. for the first half of 2026 was released last week. This includes 12 events costing nearly $32 billion in damages (5th highest for Jan-Jun event count). ➡️ Explore the data at www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...

Map showing U.S. 2026 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters, which is from https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-services/billion-dollar-disasters at Climate Central.

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 05/08/2026

Even if strong emission controls are put in place, compound heat & pollution extreme events will persist in China—but weak controls will increase air pollution dramatically, finds a paper in #BulletinAMS. More: bit.ly/4bsGYgo

A foggy urban skyline of Shanghai, China by Photoholgic via Unsplash.

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Marshall Shepherd @drshepherd2013.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Please stop the balloon releases and thank you

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thought experiment for those in the climate space: if we removed all the man made structures in SW US cities like PHX, how might that affect these awful temperatures? Especially the overnight lows. 👀

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Something to help you smile ❤️

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Andy Snyder @wxandbiscuits.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Lots going on in the early evening across the Northwest. Gravity waves, wind shifts and black smoke - a clear sign that the Old Trails Fire is burning structures.

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Jared P Bostic @jaredpbostic.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Unveiled 3dmesonet.org partnership between Mesonet NWS/NOAA and priv companies to fly drones measuring temp pressure wind etc. Operational flights began 2025 at OU Kessler Farm at Washington OK. OSU spinning up flights at Bixby OK. News bit by colleague Mike Grogan: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLwa...

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Critical Weather-Monitoring Drones Take Flight Over Oklahoma

YouTube video by KJRH -TV | Tulsa | Channel 2

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Anthony Edwards @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Disastrous situation in Spokane, Wash. where a wildfire is burning through the northwest side of the city amid extreme dry winds. Gridlock traffic as emergency management rapidly expands evacuation zones eastward. Follow on @watchduty.org: share.watchduty.org/i/112554?ts=...

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Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts

Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This is jaw dropping and beautiful 😍

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 30/07/2026

Yes. It's summer, it's hot. However, what's in store for the southwest and Inter-mountain West into the weekend will be record highs during the hottest time of the year–dangerous for anyone that's unprepared while outdoors. Plan accordingly. weather.gov/heat

NOAA HeatRisk map for Saturday across the western United States. Extreme HeatRisk (purple) is concentrated across portions of central Idaho, the Sierra Nevada and interior California, southern Nevada, western and central Arizona, and parts of western Utah, indicating the highest level of heat impacts. Major HeatRisk (red) surrounds these areas across much of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, western Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Moderate HeatRisk (orange) extends across much of the Interior West, while Minor HeatRisk (yellow) reaches into the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, northern Rockies, and central High Plains. Black dots mark locations forecast to experience record or near-record high temperatures, scattered from southern California and Arizona north through Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.

NOAA HeatRisk map for Sunday across the western United States. Extreme HeatRisk (purple) remains focused across portions of southern California, southern Nevada, western and central Arizona, western Utah, and parts of western Colorado and central Idaho. Major HeatRisk (red) expands across much of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, western Colorado, Wyoming, and eastern Montana, while Moderate HeatRisk (orange) covers surrounding portions of the Great Basin, northern Rockies, and Southwest. Minor HeatRisk (yellow) extends across much of the Pacific Northwest, northern Rockies, central High Plains, and into west Texas. Black dots indicate record or near-record high temperatures, with forecast locations concentrated across California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.

Stay indoors during heat waves. Stay indoors in air conditioning whenever possible. If your home doesn't have AC, check if your area has a cooling center. Remain hydrated by drinking water and avoiding alcohol. Check on those most vulnerable to heat, including children and the elderly. If you must go outdoors, go early or late in the day, and dress in light-colored clothing.

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I once toured a home for sale that I discovered was in the FEMA 100 year flood plain. Realtor responded “oh you won’t have to buy flood insurance if you pay cash” 🤦‍♀️

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Brian Matilla @bxmatilla.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A new paper I helped co-author with the WoFS group and folks at SPC is now live in JOM! The 2023-24 cool season really helped put WoFS on the map for ops transition, and several events prompted some critical updates to the existing guidance. Read more ➡️ nwafiles.nwas.org/file/nwafile...

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Chris Legro @oceanstwx.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A forbidden donut near Appleton, WI at the moment. Close enough to the radar site to see hydrometeors (rain/hail) and debris forced to the outer edge of a fairly wide tornadic circulation.

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Alan Gerard @wxmanms1.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Japan had so many extreme heat deaths last year that their weather agency decided they needed a new term for the 40C days that were becoming increasingly common. This week, the term has been used for the first time — while record heat and wildfires also plague SW Europe. tinyurl.com/y3tbwehx

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Record heat and wildfires continue to plague many parts of the globe

Flash flooding a risk in the Carolinas again today

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I doubt this little cloud is happy given the current heat index of 107. 😩

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Oklahoma Mesonet @mesonet.org · 21/07/2026

Heat indices up to 115F, and a few unlucky locations might flirt with 120F. Stay hydrated, seek shade and AC during the hottest part of the day, and eat lots of Pop-Tarts. Cherry...NO STRAWBERRY! ticker.mesonet.org #okwx #okmesonet

Oklahoma heat alerts for July 21 show extreme heat warnings across much of central and eastern Oklahoma and heat advisories in the west. Forecast heat index values range from 105–110°F in western Oklahoma to 110–120°F farther east.

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It’s official. That Waller guy is awesome. And he likely needs some sleep. ❤️

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I had forgotten about these amazing DYI air purifiers developed by experts during the COVID years 👇

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Horrible and very sad to me. I remember 1980s conversations with my fellow mets on possible impacts of unchecked CO2 emissions. So much time has been lost in making necessary corrections 😞

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Jami Boettcher @jamiboettch.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Beautiful! My NWS career began in ABQ, and there was nothing better than terrain interactions to teach me the fluidity of the atmosphere 🤓

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