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A tribute to the late Dr. John Dutton, who was instrumental in helping to launch Weather World as a standalone show in 1983: youtu.be/puGufsJjl8U @jmnese @WPSU @pcntv @PSUEMS @psumeteo

@emm232 @FrankCianfrani You all seem to have very clear memories of all this - including my conversations with Dining Hall Senior Leadership !!

@FrankCianfrani @RealJonPorter Except for the few days after he would complain

Every Penn State alum who ate in West Halls dining commons is drooling looking at this photo... Except for @RealJonPorter. 😆 🍪

@Paschketball He was a classic - always enjoyed watching him on TV, sorry to hear of his passing

Very saddened to learn that Bruce Froemming has passed. Legendary MLB umpire. Unforgettable personality. Perpetually affable, congenial and flat out hilarious. Automatic smiles and laughs with him is what I will remember and cherish. RIP

GOING OUT ON TOP Cheers to one of the best in the business. @KevinBoston25 was a great role model when we crossed paths at @Cornell. He's been one of the most well-respected meteorologists in the country for decades. Congratulations Kevin. Looking forward to the next chapter.

Kevin is a class-act, an excellent meteorologist and great person. He, @gilsimmons and I proudly grew up in the same part of NE CT. Kevin encouraged me as a young kid interested in weather and invited me to FOX 61 to meet him - thanks for helping me achieve my dream!

@jjrennie Very well said - he’s part of that very esteemed group !!

Congrats to you! Your name will be up there with Don, Bruce, Harvey, Dick, and Barry as some of the best Boston Mets!

Lots of wind damage where I grew up in Eastern CT. @EversourceCT seemed to respond quickly and provided frequent updates, great to see the enhanced communications. My parent’s power was restored by a kind and excellent mutual aid crew from Indiana!

Big concerns about widespread, life-threatening flash flooding - some places may get the amount of rain they might typically see in 4 months over the course of a few days. Stay tuned to @accuweather for the latest !

@burgwx Sure was an impressive event - that’s why we used such descriptive language so people would be better prepared. We are always focused on best communication of impacts to support users making the best decisions.

@RealJonPorter Appreciate the input Jon! I tried to get at that with my wording (e.g., "most apps", "weather apps *can* miss" etc), but perhaps could have worded that better. And it's an understandable challenge - much easier for a team of experts than an algorithm to convey that risk!

One of a meteorologist’s biggest pet peeves is “my app says it’ll be ____”. Weather apps can miss so many details that a meteorologist will know. Let’s use tomorrow in NYC — my app says it’ll be 78 degrees but rainy. But is that the full story? Spoiler alert… no!

@CTPOLICELIVE Almost an average of a degree per mile !

Today is #WorldMeteorologicalDay 🌍 As the Early Warnings for All initiative makes strides, partnerships are growing to improve disaster prevention and resilience. Let’s strengthen early warning systems for a more resilient future: bit.ly/4kw4agI

Storm chasers like AccuWeather's @TonyLaubach play a critically important role as eyes on the ground, under the radar. As @AccuRayno , @RealJonPorter & I share, info provided by people like Tony can be life-saving, prompting action when it matters most. accuweather.com/en/videos/the-…

A significant outbreak of severe weather, including the risk of some nocturnal tornadoes, will unfold by Tuesday and continue on Wednesday, which will put lives and property at risk in the central and eastern U.S. bit.ly/4ileqqa

A Tennessee family attributes the AccuWeather app to saving their life. accuweather.com/en/videos/tenn…

In areas where infrastructure is still heavily damaged, or forests have been destroyed in the wake of Helene from late September, the risk of flash flooding and further damage will be greatest. Full forecast: bit.ly/4jScHtS

AccuWeather's preliminary estimate for total damage and economic loss from the snow, ice and extreme cold in the South is $14-$17 billion.

🚨 Another high-impact week of weather in the US: ❄️ Accumulating snow and ice is expected across parts of the Gulf Coast states 🌡️ Blast of bitterly cold temperatures will surge across the eastern half of the US 🔥 Extreme winds and fire risk returns to Southern California

Sorry to hear of Dr. Doswell’s passing - he made many contributions to improving severe storm warnings and related science. Always remember he was on one of the first AMS panels I ever was on back in 2008 or so and was welcoming to me.

This year’s Annual Meeting welcomed over 7,000 registered attendees from 60+ countries, with 2,803 oral presentations, 1,442 posters, and 105 exhibitors. Thank you for joining #AMS2025, and we look forward to seeing you next year in Houston, 25–29 January 2026, for #AMS2026👋