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Marshall Shepherd

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Weather-Climate professor and scientist, Host of Weather Geeks, Forbes Senior Contributor, Alpha, 3xFSU Alum...Tweets and RTs are mine but not endorsements

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Honoring And Defining Black Excellence Must Include STEM As STEM fields continue to flourish, the way excellence is framed within Black communities must expand.

Some Sunday morning writing
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01.03.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honoring And Defining Black Excellence Must Include STEM As STEM fields continue to flourish, the way excellence is framed within Black communities must expand.

Some Sunday morning writing
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01.03.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It was 104 degrees in parts of Texas today. That's the post. It's February

28.02.2026 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 183    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5
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Black Trailblazers in Meteorology: Pioneers Who Changed Weather History | Weather.com From the first Black meteorologist to climate modeling pioneers, these groundbreaking figures shattered barriers and built the foundation for modern weather science. In celebration of Black History Mo...

Wow.....to mentioned in the same air as the Tuskegee Airmen and my mentor Dr. Warren Washington is humbling

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26.02.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Melissa Officially At The Top Of Strongest Atlantic Hurricane List A final report on Melissa confirmed that it is tied for the Atlantic Basin's strongest hurricane. The just-released analysis revealed other stunning records too.

Final report is out. Hurricane Melissa was even stronger than we thought. My analysis
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Perhaps...and clausius clapeyron relationship too

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Bomb Cyclone Produced Historic Snow Totals And Hurricane-Like Winds A late-February bomb cyclone produced historic snow totals and hurricane-strength winds. Here are the preliminary numbers.

My post mortem on the historic Blizzard
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24.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Philly Snow Totals: This is so unusual for a blatant discrepancy of local TV weather vs. the official forecast from the NWS. Local TV is free to forecast whatever but this is weird. πŸ€” πŸ€”

22.02.2026 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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High-Impact Blizzard To Impact Major U.S. Cities Major blizzard to affect the I-95 corridor Sunday and Monday. Here's the latest information.

If you live in DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York or Boston. Heads up.

My details on late weekend Blizzard

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21.02.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 6
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On this rainy day in Georgia, my latest article might be worth a read. Percent chance of rain is challenging concept for many and it may be because of how our brains are wired.

At --->
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21.02.2026 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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What my UGA colleague said

20.02.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane - UGA Today Rainfall, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes are major hurricane hazards. But heat also poses a serious threat, according to UGA research.

UGA press release on our new study of the 5th hurricane hazard
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19.02.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Climate Change Making You More Tipsy From Wine? Warming climate may be leading to stronger wines. Experts explain why that matters to you.

If you enjoy wine, you might find my Sunday writing at Forbes of interest. Is climate change making wine stronger from an alcohol content perspective?

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15.02.2026 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So proud of Alex

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The Relationship Between Weather and Valentine's Day Roses Valentine's Day is a time for expressions of love. Roses are commonly used. Here's how weather and its changes are affecting this timeless flower.

When you can sneak a love letter in with your science literacy on Valentine's Day. Enjoy. #ValentinesDay

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08.02.2026 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Isaacman Wants to Restore NASA’s Core Competencies Posted: February 6, 2026 5:49 pm ET | Last Updated: February 6, 2026 5:57 pm ET | NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman issued a Workforce Directive on February 6, 2026 to restore NASA's core competencies...

This is very promising new from the NASA administrator after Congress, in a bipartisan manner, restored deep cuts proposed by the WH. NOAA and NSF budgets were also mostly restored. Checks and balances still have a faint pulse...

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08.02.2026 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Would love your feedback on points made here

06.02.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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#nationalweatherpersonsday
Graphic by Jared Rackley

05.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

People will people

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It’s National Weatherperson’s Day. Have Meteorologists Lost? Happy National Weatherperson's Day. In an era of weather apps, groundhogs, and social media, have the meteorologists lost?

My reflective piece on the state of weather communication on National Weatherperson's Day. Would love your thoughts on this one. #NationalWeatherPersonsDay

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Behind every major fire response and every carefully planned prescribed burn is a team of scientists working to understand those conditions down to the finest detail πŸ”₯

Hear from U.S. Forest Service's Dr. Marcus Williams on this week's Weather Geeks:

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Ha, fixed. Thank you

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Climate Change Realities Of The Winter Olympics As the Winter Olympics get started in Italy, experts discuss how weather and changing climate affect the competition and future site selections.

My critical analysis of how weather and climate will impact the upcoming #winterolympics now and into the future.

Find here:

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04.02.2026 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remember, it's a rodent not a meteorologist or climatologist....Honestly, it is all in fun and folklore, but there is a sizeable part of the public that thinks the Groundhog and Almanac are credible while dismissive of actual scientists.
#groundhogday

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02.02.2026 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Science Of Why Socks Keep Us Warm. It’s More Than You Think Socks are more important than you may think during the Arctic plunge currently gripping much of the U.S. Here's why feet are so important in regulating body temperature.

Icymi

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02.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Science Of Why Socks Keep Us Warm. It’s More Than You Think Socks are more important than you may think during the Arctic plunge currently gripping much of the U.S. Here's why feet are so important in regulating body temperature.

My latest Forbes piece is inspired by an actual conversation with my wife this morning. My 101 on why socks are so important and the "multiple" ways feet are important to our core body temperature. I promise you are going to learn something reading it.

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01.02.2026 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Did anyone in the Tampa Area see or seeing light snow? I see some faint indications that there could be some on radar. My explanation at this link on the Gulf Effect....

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01.02.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Science Behind Rare Gulf Effect Snow Potential In Tampa Bay Could parts of Tampa Bay, Florida experience Gulf effect snow this weekend? Our expert explains.

Rare Gulf Effect Snow in Tampa Bay, Florida this weekend. It's possible. My 101.

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UGA’s Karahanna and Shepherd named Regents’ Professors - UGA Today The University System of Georgia professorship honors exemplary faculty with renowned scholarship and creative activity.

Truly an honor
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