Brian LaMarre

Last night / Sunday radar loop from National Weather Service Tampa showed the infamous “bolt from the blue” lightning strike between 10 to 11 PM ET 3 August 2025. Note the strike near Bartow while the storm was located 40 miles. When thunder roars stay indoors. 📡⚡️⛈️ #science #weather #lightning

A gem for any kid back in the 80s watching The Weather Channel and pressing record on the old VCR and “hoping” to be a professional meteorologist one day — watching the legendary special: John Hope on Hurricanes.

Nearly 40 years later and it is still informative.

Video:
youtu.be/VF20UYgI4xg?...

Late afternoon showers and thunderstorms developed across the greater #Tampa Bay region keeping T in mid 90s. Note how the west coast sea breeze (outlined) accelerated inland thanks to outflow boundaries nudging it to the east over Hillsborough-Polk-Manatee-Sarasota-Hardee-Desoto counties. #flwx 📡⚡️

After the high temp at Tampa International Airport (TPA) hit a sweltering 100F today, Sunday 27 July 2025, as measured by the NWS Tampa automated surface observing system (ASOS), fast moving thunderstorms are now rushing in from the northeast to add relief!

#science
#history
#heat

The WUSF podcast with Matt Peddie, host of the NPR radio show “Florida Matters”, is now available discussing the National Weather Service and recent high impact weather events.

Resource to access the podcast by clicking the “Listen” box:

www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...

Thanks to ABC Action News Tampa for the invite to interview with Chad Mills about the current state of the NWS and NOAA with staffing and budget challenges, as well as the public safety mission and the incredible people behind the scenes at NWS. Great to finally meet meteorologist Ally Blake! #flwx

An excellent segment from @foxweather and @SUNY Albany on the important mission of @NOAA_OMAO @NWS @NHC_Atlantic @NOAAResearch @NOAA_HurrHunter, based in @lakelandgov Florida. #flwx #HurricaneSeason ✈️🌀

www.msn.com/en-us/weathe...

“It is important for all of us to learn more about the weather hazards that occur where we live and play and empower ourselves with actionable information”.
Thanks to Matthew Peddie, Host of WUSF 89.7 Florida Matters for the interview today to discuss the power of weather and private consulting.

While over 7,200 miles away from home working on a consulting project with a meteorology center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia the last two weeks, it was an honor to interview with @maxinejoselow from the @nytimes on the @NWS and emergency response.
Article: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/c...

Thank you Andrew Freedman from @CNN for the interview on the 24/7 public safety mission of the National Weather Service @NWS and its key role in emergency response with local, state and federal agencies. Early warning systems are vital.

Article:
amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...

Michael Biesecker, Global Investigative Reporter with the AP, covered the horrific flood event in Texas in his recent article. It was important to highlight the advanced lead time from the NWS office and the complicated process of warning people.

Resource:
apnews.com/article/weat...

Thank you USAToday for publishing the OpEd on the important work of the people of the NWS and public safety mission in collaboration with emergency response officials and turning valuable research from NOAA into critical weather warnings operations:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Thanks to NBC for interviewing on the important satellite data from @DeptofDefense and @NOAASatellites @NOAA @NWS @NOAAResearch. The @JPSSProgram aids in hurricane forecasting and high impact weather analysis to ensure public safety. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
#weather #technology

An honor to write an OpEd on the important people, mission and value of @NWS and all of @NOAA to help people and communities across the world. The #weather knows no bias and impacts us all.

Thanks #Tampa Bay Times for publishing the article.

Article link:
www.tampabay.com/opinion/2025...

Thank you to Senator Cantwell (WA) and her team for creating this panel to discuss the important public safety mission of the NWS and NOAA Research with a focus on #HurricaneSeason, #wildfires, #flooding and critical staffing needs with Alan Gerard and Jeff Renner.

Video: youtu.be/vBJqbImopeY?...

YouTube video by Senator Maria Cantwell Sen. Cantwell and Longtime Meteorologists Discuss Dangerous Cuts to National Weather Service

I was honored to join my meteorologist colleagues Jeff Renner and (longtime friend) @blamarre.bsky.social in this event with @cantwell.senate.gov talking about the threats to NOAA, and the chance to talk about the importance of both OAR and NWS to our country.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBJq...

The excitement continues with Inspire Weather and these spiffy shirts! When I opened the box, I was immediately inspired. 😎

A tune to go with the video via Instagram:
www.instagram.com/reel/DKe60IJ...

What’s a great way to spend the day? Networking, learning and spending time with several colleagues, students and friends sharing research and applications in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, social and climate sciences at the 9th annual Symposium on Tropical Cyclone Risk in a Changing Climate.

Thanks to @michaelrlowry.bsky.social and WPLG Miami for the invite to be part of the 2025 hurricane season special!