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Kevin Scharfenberg

@wxkev.bsky.social

Meteorologist, but this account is my personal views only and not those of my employer. Also hiking and photography content.

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This is the first EF5 tornado in the US since the 5/20/13 Moore, OK tornado, ending one of the longest droughts of EF5/F5 tornadoes in modern history.

06.10.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
PNS from KFGF

Here is the official statement: kamala.cod.edu/offs/KFGF/25...

06.10.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Enderlin, ND tornado from 6/20/25 has been upgraded to EF5.

06.10.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 9
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Not too shabby in the central Colorado mountains today.

24.09.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
USAJOBS - Search

There are a lot of NWS positions now posted on USAJobs. Come work with us! I guarantee you'll have a tough time finding public servants more passionate about the work they do. www.usajobs.gov/search/resul...

12.09.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Air quality really varies across the Denver area this evening as some smoke trapped in the foothills escaped downhill into Boulder/Louisville, while very clean air persists over downtown Denver.

09.09.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad you got to post a video about the best season of the year!!

09.09.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
National Weather Service logo.

National Weather Service logo.

NWS is hiring! Lead Meteorologist (Job Series - 1340) openings are now on USAJobs.gov. Use your science, technical, and communication skills to lead shifts, issue critical forecasts and warnings, and help protect lives and property. Apply today!

02.09.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 11

Congratulations! πŸŽ‰

27.08.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NWS logo with red lettering spelling out National Weather Service along the outside with a blue cloud and lightning bolt.

NWS logo with red lettering spelling out National Weather Service along the outside with a blue cloud and lightning bolt.

NWS is hiring! Are you interested in working for an agency that uses science and technology to protect lives and property? Additional mission-critical positions just posted on usajobs.gov, including Meteorologist (1340) openings. Many are great opportunities for first-time hires. More coming soon!

25.08.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 15
Fire Weather Outlook
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Map of the Rockies and western U.S. showing the Critical Fire Weather Conditions and risk for scattered dry thunderstorms across Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and southern Montana.

Fire Weather Outlook Thursday, August 14, 2025 Map of the Rockies and western U.S. showing the Critical Fire Weather Conditions and risk for scattered dry thunderstorms across Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and southern Montana.

Info for Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Nevada πŸ‘‡
"Dry thunderstorms will be the primary fire weather concern for today across the northeastern Great Basin, though warm, dry, and windy conditions will likely develop across parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies." - NWS Forecast Discussion

14.08.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 3

An ENT who also studies birds is an Otolaryngologist Ornithologist

12.08.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Would be a great spot to test various sensors.

31.07.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh I bet. Even from Arkansas I’m not sure if personally I could distinguish an 84 dewpoint from a 94 dewpoint.

31.07.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I keeping seeing these but do we know anything about these sensors? We know a lot of sensors go wild above a Td of ~80F. For example a lot of bogus AWOS and CWOP dew points in the mid-upper 80s over the mid south the past few days.

31.07.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1115Z, 7/30: Here are some of the highest #tsunami heights that were observed so far…

- #Kahului #Maui, #Hawaii: 5.7 feet
- #Hilo, HI: 4.9 feet
- #Haleiwa, HI: 4.0 feet
- #Hanalei, HI: 3.9 feet
- #CrescentCity, #California: 3.6 feet
- #ArenaCove, CA: 3.0 feet
- #Adak, #Alaska: 2.7 feet

30.07.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 202    πŸ” 86    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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Tsunami WARNING for Hawaii, take immediate action to evacuate tsunami threat zones. Tsunami ADVISORY issued for parts of Alaska, BC, California, Oregon, and Washington means stay away from beaches and marinas. Here are the arrival times and expected tsunami heights.

30.07.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

0045Z, 7/30: A #TsunamiWarning is now in effect for #Hawaii. ETA 7:17 PM HST tonight. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property along coastlines! #Tsunami

30.07.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
USAJOBS - Search

The first set of vacancy announcements for the @nws.noaa.gov since the exception was granted are now out for the #ElectronicsTechnician positions (0856 series), with announcements open through #August 8th. More announcements are expected in the weeks ahead. #hiring

www.usajobs.gov/Search/Resul...

25.07.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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The NWS HeatRisk product is really highlighting a large part of the central and southeast part of the country late this weekend into early next week with major to extreme threat. This will be a multi day heatwave so people should prepare and make sure vulnerable friends and family will be okay.

24.07.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Top 6 Weather Conspiracy Theories Debunked An expert debunks popular weather conspiracy theories.

You're welcome
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19.07.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
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Also a gate-to-gate couplet went right over Franktown with report of a roof blown off.

14.07.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Channeling @climatologist49.bsky.social on my hike today

13.07.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

10.07.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Which site? KBDU records are by LST calendar day.

10.07.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why 6pm? Daily minimum temperatures go in the books by calendar day standard time, so we have til 12:59am CDT to get below 75.

10.07.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

assassins dress like cops bc that’s who’s allowed to murder people in broad daylight

14.06.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8017    πŸ” 2400    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 34

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