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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio

@knubez.bsky.social
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Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences ⛈️ 📍College Station, TX sites.google.com/tamu.edu/nunez-ocasio

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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 01/05/2026
An EOR paper in JAS reviews research on African Easterly Waves—the thunderstorm complexes that seed Atlantic tropical cyclones—synthesizing more than 80 years of observational, theoretical, and modeling advances into a single resource for the weather and climate community: bit.ly/4dat03U
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A Review of African Easterly Waves
by Kelly M. Núñez Ocasio et al.1 African Easterly Waves (AEWs) are synoptic-scale, westward-propagating atmospheric disturbances that form over sub-Saharan Africa during boreal summer.
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R. Saravanan @sarava.net · 30/04/2026
@knubez.bsky.social of Texas A&M University has published a review article on African Easterly Waves, which can serve as precursors to Atlantic hurricanes. headlines.ametsoc.org/2026/04/25/a...
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A Review of African Easterly Waves
by Kelly M. Núñez Ocasio et al.1 African Easterly Waves (AEWs) are synoptic-scale, westward-propagating atmospheric disturbances that form over sub-Saharan Africa during boreal summer.
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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 29/04/2026
A tribute to AMS Centennial President, Jenni Evans, was featured at the recent 37th AMS Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology where former PhD students of hers as well as colleagues shared photos and anecdotes, and presented research in her honor. Full story here: bit.ly/4cTmtJw
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A Tribute to AMS President Jenni Evans
Jenni L. Evans, AMS Centennial President and creator of the AMS Joanne Simpson Tropical Meteorology Research Award, made significant advances in our understanding of tropical and extratropical…
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AMS Committee on Tropical Cyclones & Tropical Meteorology @amstropical.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The faces behind the committee🌀 These are some of the AMS Tropical Meteorology & Tropical Cyclones Committee members: researchers, forecasters, and leaders dedicated to advancing science and strengthening our tropical community. @ametsoc.org #TropicalMeteorology #TropicalCyclones #Climate #MJO
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AMS Committee on Tropical Cyclones & Tropical Meteorology @amstropical.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Attending the 106th AMS Annual Meeting in Houston, TX, and online? Check out our Monday sessions for our First Symposium on Tropical Meteorology and Climate! 🌀☁️✨ #AMS2026 #AMSTropical
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I’m honored that our recent JAMES publication was selected as an @eos.org @agu.org Research Spotlight. We show how tropical high-impact Wx events evolve under future atmospheric conditions. I'm excited to continue this work with my research group at @tamuartsci.bsky.social, ATMO Department.
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Warming May Make Tropical Cyclone “Seeds” Riskier for Africa - Eos
Intensified hurricane precursors may linger longer over the continent, worsening extreme flooding hazards.
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Eos @eos.org · 19/12/2025
Many cyclones, like 2006’s Hurricane Helene, originate from wet-weather systems over Africa. A recent study indicates climate change intensifies these systems, amplifying flood risks for vulnerable African communities. New #AGUPubs research by @knubez.bsky.social eos.org/research-spo...
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Warming May Make Tropical Cyclone “Seeds” Riskier for Africa - Eos
Intensified hurricane precursors may linger longer over the continent, worsening extreme flooding hazards.
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Dominic Manchee @dpmanchee.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
As a result of climate change, future Atlantic tropical cyclones are likely to develop and move more slowly, and hold more moisture. agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/... Hurricane #Melissa Cat 5 - a forewarning of things to come over coming decades ?
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Dominic Manchee @dpmanchee.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Interesting Uni Texas UTIG Seminar from @knubez.bsky.social "Novel Regional Modeling Approaches for Current and Future Tropical Weather and Climate" Exploring the influence of the African Easterly Jet (AEJ) and African Easterly Waves (AEWs) on tropical storms. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBz...
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UTIG Seminar Series: Kelly Nunez Ocasio, Texas A&M University
YouTube video by University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
In honor of Dr. Jenni Evans's legacy in tropical meteorology, I warmly welcome your participation in the upcoming session @ametsoc.org's 37th Conf. on Hurricanes & Tropical Meteorology: "From Tropics to Extratropics: Exploring Cyclone Dynamics in Current & Future Climates in Memory of Jenni Evans" 🧵
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) & learning about the amazing work the faculty & students are doing — especially the incredible research coming out of Danielle Touma's group! You can find my talk on YouTube👉 lnkd.in/gTcV3TmB
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🚨 New Study Alert! Our study with @zmoon92.bsky.social & @edougherty.bsky.social offers new insights into how African Easterly Waves (AEWs), the seeds of Atlantic hurricanes 🌀, are being shaped by a warmer, moister climate. doi.org/10.1029/2025...
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Andrew Dessler @andrewdessler.com · 02/10/2025
The Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M has a YouTube channel. Check out our first video! Starring @knubez.bsky.social along with many faculty and students! youtu.be/_e57SmX2Ijw?...
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Loved visiting NC State's @ncstate.bsky.social Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences—catching up with friends like Allison Michaelis and Anantha Aiyyer, meeting new people, and chatting with grad students. Exciting work happening there, and I look forward to staying connected!
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Meet the Tropical Systems Group @tamuatmo.bsky.social: featuring Dr. Kwesi Quagraine, Stephanie Ortiz Rosario, and Dr. @zmoon92.bsky.social ! We study the weather and climate of the tropics — from ⛈️to TCs 🌀— using km-scale models, obs, & a passion for science comms! sites.google.com/tamu.edu/nun...
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National Hurricane Center Bot @nhcbot.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Aug 16: Images from @NOAA_HurrHunter and the @NOAASatellites Ocean Winds team show an intense eyewall in Hurricane #Erin This photo shows the ocean surface calm in the eye and roaring in the eyewall. For the latest forecast visit hurricanes.gov x.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/195671312…
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TAMU Atmospheric Sciences @tamuatmo.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
🏛️ Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences professor, Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, will testify before Congress Wednesday morning at 9 AM CT in a hearing titled “Protecting Lives and Property: Harnessing Innovative Technologies to Enhance Weather Forecasting.” VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfgH...
Promotional banner for a hearing with the Committee on Science, Space and Technology, featuring an image of John Nielsen-Gammon alongside a graphic of connected blue lines and dots, representing a network.
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started but have you ever wondered how hurricane seeds form? Read about it 👇 Thanks to @dinahvp.bsky.social ‪‪@usatoday.com for the article! www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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How 'tropical waves' carry confounding clues about huge hurricanes
The patterns found in the atmosphere often uneventfully dissipate, but occasionally feed giant hurricanes.
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started but have you ever wondered how hurricane seeds form? Read about it 👇 Thanks to @dinahvp.bsky.social ‪‪@usatoday.com for the article! www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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How 'tropical waves' carry confounding clues about huge hurricanes
The patterns found in the atmosphere often uneventfully dissipate, but occasionally feed giant hurricanes.
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R. Saravanan @sarava.net · 28/05/2025
I'll be speaking tomorrow, Thurs., May 29th, at 9:30AM Eastern Time in the Weather & Climate Livestream www.youtube.com/@wclivestream Topic: Using climate models to predict solar and wind power droughts, i.e., periods when it is Dark & Still (agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....)
Dark Stillness: Predicting Solar and Wind Power Droughts, R. Saravanan, https://r.saravanan.us
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
🔊In collaboration with @ncar-ucar.bsky.social, NCAR, the Mesoamerica Affinity Group (MAAG) was created to promote research & collaborations in Earth science across Mesoamerica & the Caribbean. Want to learn more? When: May 30th @ 2pm ET Where: Zoom, tinyurl.com/CaribForClim...
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
My recent feature with @tamu.bsky.social: We discuss how ongoing research, including my own, is helping to better understand and anticipate high-impact tropical weather. Read more here👇🌀⛈️ @tamuatmo.bsky.social @tamuartsci.bsky.social
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
We will be holding a memorial celebration for Prof. Jenni Evans this coming Friday (4/11) at 5:00 PM in 112 Walker Building @pennstateuniv.bsky.social to honor her life. If you would like to give a speech, reach out to me @ knunez.ocasio@tamu.edu or Guido Cervone (guc18@psu.edu). @ametsoc.org
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my Ph.D. advisor, Jenni Evans. She was an esteemed scientific leader in tropical meteorology & computational science. She shared great strength & inspiration to follow my dreams. @ametsoc.org @pennstateuniv.bsky.social shorturl.at/BrzAU
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ICDS mourns passing of former Director Jenni Evans - PSU Institute for Computational and Data Sciences | High Performance Computing at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Dr. Jenni L. Evans, a distinguished meteorologist and esteemed professor in the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, leaving...
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Erik R. Nielsen @eniels13.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Sharing some new work I am pretty proud of! Highlights communication issues around the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale when the primary threat is not wind. Let me know if you need the PDF. journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
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American Meteorological Society @ametsoc.org · 21/02/2025
The AMS is temporarily opening its career services to all who need them, regardless of membership status, and offering dues waivers and meeting registration fee reductions for those impacted by job loss due to changes in the government. Read more: bit.ly/4gRiHAk
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Yue Zhang @atmosyz.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Proud! My PhD student Sahir Gagan has been awarded the Thomas Powell Fellowship! His work in lab and field sampling, along with his commitment to outreach programs, is making a real impact. Thrilled to see his hard work is recognized in the news today! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2025/02...
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Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. Student Tackles Emerging Pollution Challenges
Texas A&M doctoral student Sahir Gagan is exploring how tiny plastic particles and dangerous chemicals in the air could impact our health and the environment.
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TAMU Atmospheric Sciences @tamuatmo.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🌪️🌎 Ready to take your passion for weather, climate, & the atmosphere to the next level? Texas A&M Atmospheric Sciences graduate programs offer world-class research & opportunities. 🌟 Apply today! 🌩️ 👉 atmo.tamu.edu
Three individuals, one using a tablet, discussing in a grassy field with a weather balloon and instrumentation, under the banner of Texas A&M University's Department of Atmospheric Sciences promoting their graduate programs.
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Erin Dougherty @edougherty.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Excited to share Kelly & I's new GRL paper: We see an intensification of the West African Monsoon, a stronger African Easterly jet, and increase + southern shift in precip over tropical Africa in a warmer climate using MPAS + the PGW method. agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...
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The Effect of Pseudo‐Global Warming on the Weather‐Climate System of Africa in a Convection‐Permitting Model
The weather-climate system of Africa is explored with the novel use of a convection-permitting model and the pseudo-global warming method The African easterly jet and West African Monsoon intensi...
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TAMU Atmospheric Sciences @tamuatmo.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social, assistant professor at @tamuatmo.bsky.social, and Dr. Erin Dougherty @edougherty.bsky.social from NCAR are using a new kilometer-scale regional model to explore how climate change will impact tropical Africa. Read more online: tx.ag/ATMOTropical
Image of Kelly Nuñez Ocasio, smiling, with text overlay stating 'ATMO Professor Leads Research on Response of Tropical Weather to the Climate Change' from Texas A&M University Atmospheric Sciences.
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
If you happen to be at #AGU24 and come across Ember, NOAA’s support dog, please send pics! 🥹 She is ADORABLE!! I can’t stop thinking about her!
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Today! #AGU24
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Andrew Dessler @andrewdessler.com · 06/12/2024
Welcome Texas A&M @tamu.bsky.social Atmospheric Sciences! If you're interested in atmospheric sciences, give @tamuatmo.bsky.social a follow
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Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio @knubez.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
📢#AGU24: Interested in how the warming climate will affect weather over Africa & the Atlantic? Stop by my talk on Monday! @edougherty.bsky.social & I have join forces & are pioneering the use of MPAS (next gen weather & climate model) @ km-scales to simulate future climate projections! ⛈️
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Erik R. Nielsen @eniels13.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
This was fun to do! Might have been a slow news day on campus, but I'll take it! artsci.tamu.edu/news/2024/11...
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Improving Weather Information Communication In A Changing Climate
Dr. Erik Nielsen '13 is working to solve the growing challenge of helping the public better understand multiple threats posed by powerful storms like Hurricane Helene by ensuring that future Aggie met...
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