Why was Hurricane Melissa so powerful? And did climate change play a role? Renowned climate scientist @katharinehayhoe.com separates fact from fiction. #ThisIsClimateChange

Opinion | In 40 Years of Forecasting, I’ve Never Seen a Hurricane Like Melissa

Appreciate @elizabarclay.bsky.social and NYT inviting me to share my perspectives about #Melissa. Between climate change and expanding bullseye, we need to be redoubling our efforts to be able forecast, mitigate and respond to these disastrous weather and water events www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...

Offensive line continues to be a big weakness. My prediction was 7-5. 8-4 is maybe possible, which would be a very respectable season (fingers crossed).

OPM starts shutdown layoffs of federal employees In weather: significant coastal impacts expected from East Coast storm, while rain and potential flash flooding continues in the Southwest

OPM started laying off feds again yesterday - the administration and some Congressional leadership are acting like it's BECAUSE of the shutdown. I explain why that is nonsense and my concerns for how all this impacts federal science. Also discuss impactful wx East and West. tinyurl.com/yc7mtndv

Sunlight really makes the fall colors #glow. #BlueSkyArtShow

Nice morning across Norman, OK city parks.

A still morning in the mountains provides the perfect moment to #relax. This is Mount Moran in the Teewinot Mountains of Wyoming. #BlueSkyArtShow

Children left short of clean water and sleep amid ‘prolonged’ detention by Ice, watchdog groups allege Legal experts speak of ‘cruel’ and harmful deprivations for families held in Texas immigration facility

This is not OK (same can be said for many other things).
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

#TheRoad through fall colors is one worth driving. #BlueSkyArtShow

More looming climate and weather science funding casualties Three of USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers threatened by lack of funding; threat of tropical impacts to the Southeast continues to grow

South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center announced yesterday they are 1 of 3 USGS regional centers that will have to sharply reduce ops on 10/1 due to lack of funding. More details on this - as well as details of increasing tropical threat to the SE US, here: tinyurl.com/36bc86mh

#Angles creating curves. #BlueSkyArtShow

Bridge #angles. #BlueSkyArtShow

"In reality, though, we don’t need a lot of new land for wind and solar. Roadways, former mining land, roofs and more provide abundant options."
Strongly agree with this! Let's cover our roofs and parking lots with #solar panels and use smart locations for wind power. #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction

Some #angles for #BlueSkyArtShow

Thank you!

#Summer flowers. #BlueSkyArtShow

Maybe there is under the clouds?

#Skyline with a wide-angle lens. #BlueSkyArtShow

Did not know you were from Pittsburgh. I remember being quite impressed with the city.

A mix of the human-created and God-created #skyline. #BlueSkyArtShow

Thanks!

If you think the EPA should be working to keep us safe from the impacts of unchecked greenhouse gas emissions, you can comment on their plan to reverse the endangerment finding here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/EP.... My comment is below. #ClimateAction #EndangermentFinding

#Jagged spires of Cologne Cathedral. #BlueSkyArtShow

#Jagged icicles after an Oklahoma ice storm. #BlueSkyArtShow

Always grateful to spend time in the mountains. #Gratitude #BlueSkyArtShow

Looking for a way to do something? read the EPA reversal of the endangerment finding, and then file a public comment explaining why it is false, wrong, misguided. Your comment can be scientific, legal, or just about what the American people want..
Reversal: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...

Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high? Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.

Housing serves as shelter and should therefore be accessible and affordable to all, not a way to make money.
www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...

#Alternating floors. #BlueSkyArtShow

#Smooth reflections. #BlueSkyArtShow

Nice evening sky full of mammatus.