Severe storms with damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rain are possible this afternoon and evening for the region. Heat Index values may reach 100F across portions of the VA/NC Piedmont region this afternoon.
Key points
• Severe storms with damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rain are possible in the region. • Heat Index values may reach 100F across portions of the VA/NC Piedmont region this afternoon. • The storms are expected to affect the region this afternoon and evening.
Sources
- https://x.com/NWSBlacksburg/status/2095804451764260961
- https://x.com/NWSBlacksburg - National Weather Service Blacksburg
Weather - Tropical Storm Lowell
#Lowell it’s located 595 Mi/955 Km S of Lihue, #Hawaii and it has winds of 125 Mph C3 SSHWS Moving W at 9 Mph (15 Km/h) Pressure is at 947 Mb Center Location is 13.4 N -159.6 W Next advisory is at 5:00 am HST Transformation C4 —> C3 Current Category on SSHWS is C3 Peak winds
Key points
• Tropical Storm Lowell is located 595 Mi/955 Km S of Lihue, Hawaii. • The storm has winds of 125 Mph C3 SSHWS and is moving W at 9 Mph (15 Km/h). • The next advisory is at 5:00 am HST.
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Weather - Tropical Storm Marie
#Marie it’s located 505 Mi/815 Km WSW of the Southern tip of Baja California and it has winds of 100 Mph C2 SSHWS Moving WNW at 9 Mph (15 Km/h) Pressure is at 972 Mb Center Location is 19.9 N -117.1 W Next advisory is at 8:00 am PDT Current Category on SSHWS is C2 Peak winds
Key points
• Tropical Storm Marie is located 505 Mi/815 Km WSW of the Southern tip of Baja California. • The storm has winds of 100 Mph C2 SSHWS and is moving WNW at 9 Mph (15 Km/h). • The next advisory is at 8:00 am PDT.
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Weather - Tropical Storm Karina
#Karina it’s located 1,025 Mi/1,650 Km E of Hilo, #Hawaii and it has winds of 100 Mph C2 SSHWS Moving WNW at 9 Mph (15 Km/h) Pressure is at 972 Mb Center Location is 20.4 N -139.4 W Next advisory is at 5:00 am HST Current Category on SSHWS is C2 #wxtwitter #wxX #wx
Key points
• Tropical Storm Karina is located 1,025 Mi/1,650 Km E of Hilo, Hawaii. • The storm has winds of 100 Mph C2 SSHWS and is moving WNW at 9 Mph (15 Km/h). • The next advisory is at 5:00 am HST.
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Climate - Antarctic Ice Melt
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆: 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗦 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 Antarctic ice melt has added just 0.74 cm to sea levels from 1992 to 2020. Yet
Key points
• Antarctic ice melt has added 0.74 cm to sea levels from 1992 to 2020. • The ice melt is a significant contributor to sea level rise. • The impact of ice melt on sea levels is a pressing concern.
Sources
- https://x.com/wattsupwiththat/status/2095799362072850851
- https://x.com/wattsupwiththat - Watts Up With That
Climate - IPCC Secretary Appointment
Annett Möhner appointed as the Secretary of the IPCC IPCC Chair @JimSkeaIPCC says her experience will ‘strengthen IPCC leadership…’ Ms Möhner will start as of 1 Nov 2026 & says she is ‘deeply honoured to take on the role & to build on IPCC’s legacy.’
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• Annett Möhner has been appointed as the Secretary of the IPCC. • The appointment is expected to strengthen IPCC leadership. • Möhner will start her new role on November 1, 2026.
Sources
- https://x.com/IPCC_CH/status/2095798938603340209
- https://x.com/IPCC_CH - IPCC
- https://x.com/JimSkeaIPCC - Jim Skea IPCC
Weather - Severe Storms in the Region
SEVERE pattern continues today with a slip to the south starting tomorrow. As you can see yesterday's WIND reports (blue) aren't too far from today's forecast WIND probabilities. So another active day with more severe storms highlighted by damaging wind. July heat and
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• A severe storm pattern continues today with a slip to the south starting tomorrow. • Yesterday's wind reports are similar to today's forecast wind probabilities. • The region can expect another active day with severe storms and damaging wind.
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Climate - Mass Extinction
Ecologists know: very rapid MASS EXTINCTION has begun. Pesticides. Plastic. Nature destruction. And it gets worse. Official UN climate science is a lie. There's no time for atmospheric CO2 removal. Capitalist growth means in 3-9 years we hit unsurvivable 2C and rising towards 3C.
Key points
• A rapid mass extinction has begun due to human activities. • The extinction is caused by pesticides, plastic, and nature destruction. • The situation is worsening, and there is no time for atmospheric CO2 removal.
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Climate - Mass Extinction
Minor/major mass extinction due to habitat & wildlife destruction and pollution plus 1.5°C. Why? Domination of and disconnection from nature. Impacts through capitalism, colonialism, slavery, modernity, growth-driven economies. Consensus science IPBES 2024
Key points
• A mass extinction is occurring due to habitat and wildlife destruction and pollution. • The extinction is caused by human activities such as capitalism, colonialism, and slavery. • The situation is a result of human disconnection from nature.
