Sam Gardner

avoiding the filter rules, I’ve mostly moved over to a new location which is described by these two images

Texas is the clean energy capital of the United States. And a chunk of that is because of their easy permitting, relatively ample transmission, and highly deregulated electricity market. Abundance thinking in energy works.

NEWS: A newly funded project led by OU researcher David Schvartzman will use advanced radar technology to deepen our understanding of lightning and storm electrification. The ultimate goal? Improving severe weather warnings and better predicting the risk of structural damage and power outages from thunderstorms. link.ou.edu/4scOT7Q | @OUResearch

New record in Texas / ERCOT with 83% of demand met by solar and wind this morning. Renewables providing >70% all day long. Batteries are charged up for the evening. #txenergy

@TexasTech will be presenting on their state funded weather station & radar installation during County Commissioner's Court on Tues, 2/10 at 9A. (1/MORE)

Many RISC-V experts at the @condaforge meeting today. This is going to move quickly! Pixi also just finished building for RISC-V, exciting stuff.

Why turboprops? 🤔 For 50 years, NOAA has relied on the NOAA P-3s to handle even the toughest of storms. ✈️ Discover why turboprop aircraft, like the P-3, are still the ideal platform for hurricane missions: omao.noaa.gov/omao/news-medi… #50YearsofNOAAP3

@loganen3 see you this week!

@samgardner_4 I'll try to have that answer by AMS time haha

So @loganen3 when’s the last time you had thundersleet detected?

Here is the 21z sounding from College Station provided by @TAMU. Observations show ample moisture and a deep warm layer between 900-700mb. This warm layer and above freezing surface temps are currently staving off winter precipitation. #TXwx #HOUwx #Houston

“Surprising” model trends like this become more common when upper air sites are unable to launch radiosondes

The Advanced Technology Demonstrator radar can adapt its scans in real time, skipping clear skies to focus on storms. This new approach speeds up weather data collection while preserving detail, helping detect storms faster and track them more effectively. #AMS41Radar

@ChaseTakar23162 @jmorgan_wx @uhaul As the sole artist that created all the U-Haul graphics, I created the Oklahoma graphic in 1998, collaborating with CSWR scientists to create a hybrid storm from multiple Doppler images. The untold facts here: kingillustration.com/u-haul-unknown…

@tamu_tasc Coffee 🤮

Howdy! TASC has partnered with What's The Buzz Specialty Coffee to create a custom coffee blend. Our specialty coffee is on sale at tx.ag/wxcoffee Orders close tomorrow at midnight. Coffee should be available to pick up at O&M after Thanksgiving break!

HEB Two Bite Brownies are a lie. These are one bite brownies and EVERYONE knows it.

@tamu_tasc be careful don’t look at it too hard you might break it

TASC visits KGRK! This Mock Chase allowed us to train team leads on ham radios and road safety!

A space-based nuclear deterrent 🛰️ The Global Burst Detection system, hosted on GPS satellites, is preparing to launch the next generation of detectors to identify above-ground nuclear detonations. ➡️ bit.ly/3W1Q4Z7

This Wednesday @ 10AM ET, we'll markup the Weather Act Reauthorization. Americans deserve the best weather forecasts, and this common-sense bill advances critical weather research, supports improvements in forecasting & prediction, expands commercial data opportunities, and more.

Regents with the @tamusystem have approved another two-year freeze on tuition and academic fees for Texas resident undergraduates at every Texas A&M System university. Texas A&M University has not raised tuition since 2021, and tuition will be frozen for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 academic years, saving families money and giving students certainty as they plan for and attend Texas A&M. This is part of our commitment to leadership, access and excellence — keeping higher education affordable, of the highest quality and delivering a strong return on investment for our students. Read more: tx.ag/XPD82oy

MOTHERSHIP HOVERS OVER TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL STADIUM AS GAME PLAYS. #TXWX