Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Well, it rained last night. 5.47” at our house, to be precise. We are fine, and the neighborhood is mostly good (a few wet basements). But wow, there was a lot of flash flooding around the Omaha metro last night! 0170
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thank you for bringing my day to a close with the word “pluviophile” 😍🌧️ 020
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Christian Colon, KC Royals. Hit a single that drove in the game-winning and, more importantly, World Series-winning run at his first at-bat in that postseason. Top of the 12th inning. Royals scored 3 that inning, winning 5-2. He drove in the run that made it 3-2. www.mlb.com/news/christi...mlb.comChristian single: KC's huge hit historicThe Official Site of Major League Baseball 010
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadWeatherMatrix @weathermatrix.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This is what NC12 looks like after the Nor'easter. This 1,000-foot section was damaged worse than any storm since Hurricane Sandy 14 years ago, NCDOT says. www.accuweather.com/en/weather-n... 296
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I like it! TV cannot replicate a book - they use different means of storytelling. I thought this version captured the spirit of the books and was well cast. 120
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Classic emperor has no clothes scenario… 011
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadBrian McNoldy @bmcnoldy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026100-year anniversary of the infamous "Great Miami Hurricane", which made landfall in the early morning hours of September 18, 1926. news.miami.edu/stories/2026...news.miami.eduReconstructing the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926A century after the historic storm devastated South Florida, a University of Miami scientist has created new wind field maps that offer a detailed visualization of the massive cyclone that not only ch... 2307
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Testing something. Femmes, chime in if you have had a horrible time sleeping this week - 3 AM wake-ups, disturbances, unsound/restless sleep, unable to fall asleep, waking up extra early, etc. 741
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Ok, spotters and chasers, time for a refresher. One spinny thing = vortex More than one spinny thing = vortices There is no such thing as a “vortice.” 1130
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadJoe Robertson @joro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Climate pollution kills. It costs trillions of dollars per year. The Climate Convention is a ratified treaty. Under Article VI it is binding Constitutional law. The Supreme Court & ICJ recognize the duty to prevent this harm. This is a criminal abuse of office. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c...nytimes.comE.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power PlantsGeneration of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States. 123
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Don't worry if you missed part 1 - you can order it here, too! Also lots of fun add-ons, like tarot cards, essential oil, tea, music, amulets, etc. 001
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026'Tis the season for spooky, witchy, gothic reads! Not my usual genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed their witchy, spooky world. Part 2 is ready for backing, and they need those pledges to raise enough to print it! You’re backing an awesome human when you support it. Not your jam? Makes a gorgeous gift!backerkit.comSouthwest Gothic Vol 2 : Folk Horror/Fantasy Novel + ScoreDark urban fantasy/folk horror featuring a disaster coven held together by vices, trauma, and spite. LGBTQ+ and BIPOC themes, lore, and endless sass. The second novel + soundtrack of the Southwest Got... 100
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026She's right, of course - keep talking about your books! I wrote Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About the Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish. Nonfiction book that draws from Laura's experiences (she lived through a lot!) to apply to weather/climate now and future. 061
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadBrian McNoldy @bmcnoldy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026One week before the centennial of the Great Miami Hurricane landfall... here's a new figure for the webpage: The 1926 hurricane had approximately 6 times more energy than King and 4 times more than Andrew at their landfalls in southeast Florida. Details at bmcnoldy.earth.miami.edu/tropics/miam... 0185
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadDr. Rebecca Barnes (she/her) @waterbarnes.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The Undulator🦸 One of the superheroes of the earth's crust (12%) the weathering of quartz and other silicates is known as the earth's thermostat given its consumption of atmospheric CO2 #MinCup26 163
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I am a proud Central Mich alum, and our most hated rival was Western Mich. Cars were tipped over when they played each other in the 90s. I grew up rooting for Michigan and still do most of the time. That clock was 100% at 0:00 before the ball was touched. I feel bad for WMU. Highway robbery. 2121
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 05/09/2026static.klipy.comThe Office: Woman Holding 'HOT' SignALT: The Office: Woman Holding 'HOT' Sign 160
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadGrumpyUncleSean🔥 @grumpyunclesean.bsky.social · 01/09/20261/5 New paper in PNAS led by Andreas Wion! 🔥🌍🧪 For centuries, dry-conifer forests in the western U.S. burned frequently, but mostly at low severity, meaning most trees were not killed by fire. Read on for details ...doi.orgPNASProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans... 25726
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadLeah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Rest in peace, Wendell Berry. 121375414
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A timely reminder that even if it isn't hot in your (my) backyard, it's hot in the bigger picture. 050
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Introduce yourself with 10 acts you've seen live: Eagles Billy Joel and Elton John (each solo and together) Tim McGraw and Faith Hill (Tim solo and both together) Coldplay Imagine Dragons Pentatonix George Strait Jackson Browne Boz Scaggs Justin Timberlake 020
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadGeoff Brumfiel @gbrumfiel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026New from @vantortech.bsky.social. Absolutely astonishing images of the China-Nepal Gyirong Port/Rasuwagadhi border post. Literally nothing is left. (Before 19 April, After 27 Aug) 251064459
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadDavid Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – researchers celebrate her contributions to science | Naturenature.comDolly Parton dies aged 80 – researchers celebrate her contributions to scienceThe country singer was an advocate for vaccines, public health, literacy and marginalized communities. 15915
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The flood was caused by a collapsed glacier, according to experts. That is climate change. Climate change directly caused the deaths and destruction of this flood. bsky.app/profile/wate... 03617
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I feel like we should all wear sparkle and rhinestones this week in honor of Dolly (in addition to donating in her memory, playing her songs, and watching her movies).static.klipy.comDolly Parton WinkALT: Dolly Parton Wink 070
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Noooooooo!! 😭😭😭😭 Dolly Parton was one of the most unselfish humans ever, funding everything from literacy to health. Born in poverty, died in generosity. Our world loses some of its shine without her. www.bbc.com/news/live/c0...bbc.comDolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80In a statement confirming her death, the singer's team says she will be remembered as an "inspiration" and for her "wit, warmth, and kindness". 0133
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Imagine caring this little about humans. Pro-life my 🐐. Eat 🐴 💩. 1113
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026You are my favorite governor in the country - I just wish you were the governor of my state! 040
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Imagine having a leader who listens to critique/criticism, admits he's wrong, and changes his behavior. 0203
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026So proud to announce that Women Writing the West has awarded WILDER WEATHER the 2026 WILLA Literary Award Winner in Scholarly Nonfiction! I am joining outstanding company from 2026 and years past. www.womenwritingthewest.org/awards/the-w... 2242
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadCullen Hendrix @cullenhendrix.bsky.social · 17/08/2026The Trump administration wants to add brass wind instruments - trumpets, trombones, tubas, etc. - to the list of goods subject to Section 232 tariffs. That's right. The administration wants to tariff brass wind instruments on (checks notes) ... national security grounds. My latest for @piie.com.piie.comWeapons of brass destruction? Trump's tariffs target musical instruments as a national security threatAs school districts, parents, and students nationwide prepare for fall, music educators are wrangling with a sour note. On August 6, 2026, the US Commerce Department issued a request for comment this ... 1411366
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Climate change is real, is harmful, is caused primarily by fossil fuel emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and can be fixed, but it gets more expensive the longer we wait. 0715
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadJørgen Heszlein @heszlein.bsky.social · 12/08/2026New estimate of Elon Musk’s death toll just dropped www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 9136761736
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadClimatologist49 @climatologist49.bsky.social · 10/08/2026🚨🚨🚨According to NOAA NCEI, July 2026 was the warmest month on record for the Contiguous U.S. - beating out July 1936. This is devastating for climate deniers, who love July 1936 as a faux counterfactual. More importantly, it is devastating for all of us. 🔥🔥🔥 618382
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadJohn Vaillant @johnvaillant.bsky.social · 10/08/2026"As long as we burn #fossilfuels without limits, #wildfires will do the same in our forests, cities, and towns." time.com/article/2026... #wildfiretime.comWhat Happens When the World is on Fire"From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze," writes John Valliant. 22918
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026That is not true. It's still forecast to be a strong El Niño, even when using RONI, which accounts for trends. www.climate.us/news-feature...climate.usQ&A with NOAA El Niño expert Michelle L'HeureuxWhy she's leery of the term 'super El Niño,' what could still derail the strength of the current event, and why NOAA has adopted a new approach to tracking El Niño and La Niña. 070
Reposted by Dr. Barb Mayes BousteadMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 08/08/2026We got you. Stay hydrated, New York. 280126262027
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026My 4th grade science fair project was identifying the 10 worst tornadoes and hurricanes in U.S. history. 040
Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead @windbarb.bsky.social · 06/08/2026If it's possible to drive, I will always drive instead of flying to get somewhere. 100