Nazaneen Ghaffar

Map of 24-hour snowfall accumulation around Lake Michigan.

Tracking snowfall around Lake Michigan overnight and into today w/ @nazaneentv.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...

How the UK’s Hurricane-Strength Storm of 1987 Became a Famous Weather Forecasting Failure The Great Storm of 1987 was a forecasting blunder that left at least 18 people dead, felled 15 million trees and caused a billion pounds’ worth of damage.

On Oct. 16, 1987, southern Britain’s landscape was unrecognizable. Overnight, the country had been hit by its fiercest storm in more than 300 years where at least 18 people were killed. No one — not even Britain’s trusted weather forecasters — had seen it coming.

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How the UK’s Hurricane-Strength Storm of 1987 Became a Famous Weather Forecasting Failure The Great Storm of 1987 was a forecasting blunder that left at least 18 people dead, felled 15 million trees and caused a billion pounds worth of damage.

Britain’s Famous Forecasting Failure.
38 years ago today Britain was blindsided by one of its worst storms.
18 lives lost, 15 million trees destroyed & a billion pounds worth of damage.
Almost no one, not even Britain’s trusted weather forecasters, had seen it coming. nyti.ms/4769vVV @nytimes.com

UK Braces for Record Temperatures as Third Heat Wave Spreads A third official heat wave is expected to descend this weekend, with record-breaking temperatures possible in Scotland.

Britain is bracing for its third official heat wave of the year, expected to descend this weekend. Scotland may see record-breaking temperatures.

Absolutely! The UK isn’t built for heat. Homes are insulated to keep it warm in the winter…..so it’s a hot box in hot spells with no air conditioning.

UK Braces for Its First Heat Wave of the Year Health alerts were in place through the weekend as temperatures were expected to keep climbing.

Britain braces for its first heatwave of the year. Temperatures are expected to rise over 93 Fahrenheit.
How long will it last?
Find out here: nyti.ms/4n7t3Aj

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Behind the D-Day Weather Forecast that Saved the World (Gift Article) Getting the troops to Normandy on D-Day was a tremendous logistical undertaking. And it almost didn’t happen.

Have you heard the story about the weather forecast that saved the world?

This was a joy to write & I hope you enjoying reading it just as much!
With thanks to the Stagg family for sharing their memories & photos & the UK Met Office for their time & use of wartime maps
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The Man Whose Weather Forecast Saved the World

This week is the anniversary of D-Day. In the final hours before one of the most consequential moments of World War II, it was a weather report that would decide whether Eisenhower could launch the invasion. And one man was responsible for giving him that report.

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Eastern U.S. Is Shrouded in Smoke From Canadian Wildfires and Saharan Dust (Gift Article) Smoke from Canadian wildfires and desert dust from the Sahara are creating unhealthy air quality from New York City to Miami.

Eastern parts of the U.S. is Shrouded in Smoke and Dust!
Have you noticed the hazy skies? How has it affected you?
We'd love to hear your experiences. Leave your comment in the link below 👇🏽 @nytimes.com

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We’ve also got @sonofjud.bsky.social answering your questions in regards to NOAA ‘s predicted above normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season.
Click below, leave a comment & he’ll answer your questions👇🏽

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The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It? (Gift Article) The U.S. forecasting agency was working on streamlining itself for the modern era. Days away from hurricane season, it’s now struggling to keep offices open.

Four National Weather Service offices have gone dark at night, and more service reductions are temporarily planned because of the significant cuts this year, which are stretching meteorologists thin.

But could these cuts also kickstart a modernization plan?

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Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

Forecasters warned of flash flooding from Florida to Virginia amid a slow-moving system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall through Wednesday.

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You too Tony! 😃

Britain Battles Wildfires Amid Drought Warnings

Wildfires burn across Scotland, England & Wales, amid warnings of a summer drought.

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U.K. Records Its Hottest May 1 Ever, Despite a Toilet Getting in the Way (Gift Article) In an unseasonably hot week, readings from one weather station in London had to be disqualified.

The U.K. Records Its Hottest May 1 Ever, Despite a Toilet Getting in the Way! @nytimes.com

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Temperatures in Britain Could Set Records This Week Thursday could be Britain’s warmest May 1 on record, with a forecast high of 84.2 Fahrenheit. A large area of high pressure and abundant sunshine are contributing to the warm streak.

Temperatures in Britain Could Set Records This Week! @nytimes.com

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Easter Travel Forecast: Central U.S. Faces Severe Storms (Gift Article) Forecasters warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms, raising the risk of floods through the weekend.

Severe storms forecast for Easter weekend along with risk of floods. Read more here 👇🏼
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Did you know avalanches even occur inside ski resorts? I joined ski patrol in avalanche terrain in #SteamboatSprings to learn how to prevent them.

Hint: The preventative goes boom, and you can not go through TSA after touching one.

Read the @nytimes.com story here: nyti.ms/4luoD5L

Millions Across U.S. at Risk for Significant Tornadoes and ‘Generational’ Flooding (Gift Article) Forecasters issued some of their rarest and most extreme alerts on Wednesday as they warned a powerful storm system would stall over the central part of the country.

A scarce combination of a high risk of a tornado outbreak and life-threatening flooding is likely in the U.S.

Our @nytimes.com weather team is taking your questions in the comments. Myself, @nazaneentv.bsky.social and @amyjeangraff.bsky.social will answer them throughout the day.

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1 Dead as Severe Storms Threaten Texas to the East Coast With Tornadoes and Hail Forecasters warned of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.

At least one person died as severe weather erupted across a vast stretch of the U.S. on Sunday amid warnings of widespread damaging winds, tornadoes and hail as large as baseballs.

Eek! Take care Tessa

Hope you are too lovely Tony 😊

Severe Storms Threaten Texas to the East Coast With Tornadoes and Hail (Gift Article) Forecasters warn of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.

Millions Face Risk of Severe Storms From the Midwest to the East Coast.

Forecasters warn of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.

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SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Glowing Spiral in the Night Sky for Europe (Gift Article) Frozen fuel from the Falcon 9 rocket launched Monday created a luminous display for several minutes, and was seen by people from England to Eastern Europe.

Did you see the strange glow last night?
SpaceX Rocket Leaves a Glowing Spiral in the Sky, Visible Across Europe 👇🏼
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North Carolina Wildfires Scorch More Than 4,000 Acres (Gift Article) Forecasters posted an elevated fire-weather risk for an area from northern Georgia through western portions of the Carolinas, and into central Virginia.

Wildfires Burn More Than 4,000 Acres in North Carolina.

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North Carolina Wildfires Scorch More Than 2,000 Acres Forecasters posted an elevated fire-weather risk for an area from northern Georgia, through western portions of the Carolinas and into central Virginia.

At least two wildfires, each greater than 1,000 acres, raged uncontained on Sunday in Polk County, North Carolina. Residents were ordered to evacuate the night before among warnings of dire conditions.