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Last Notes npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Currently on my honeymoon in #Okinawa. It would not be a proper celebration without a Typhoon. Large Typhoon #Dolphin with 950 mb pressure and max sustained winds near 92mph. On track to cross Okinawa Friday. Currently mostly sunny skies but winds are increasing. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Tropical Storm Watches issued for coastal parts of east #Texas, and western through central coastlines of #Louisiana. If this system reaches tropical storm status it will be given the name #Arthur. Main concerns expected to be heavy rainfall which could lead to flash flooding. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Dec 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM eastern is the #WinterSolstice. The shortest day and longest night of the year and signalling the astronomical start of #Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. After the Winter Solstice the day light starts to get longer. npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Confirmed world record. #Hurricane #Melissa produced a wind gust reading of 252mph. A Hurricane Hunter dropsonde recorded this gust at 657 feet above the sea, breaking the old record of Typhoon Megi (248 mph in 2010). #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD From the National #Hurricane Center regarding the landfall of #Melissa. Currently down to a Cat 4 as it carves across the island of #Jamaica. Eye is closing off but has the chance to undergo an eyewall replacement cycle and strengthen as it exits back out over water before approaching #Cuba. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Max winds are 185mph. Pressure 892mb. Category 5 #Melissa coming ashore in #Jamaica. Tied for the third strongest Atlantic #hurricane on record based on barometric pressure. If it reaches wind speeds of 190mph it will be tied with Allen (1980) as the strongest based on winds. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD #Melissa joins the 800 club. Pressure now down to 896 mb. Wind speeds up to 180 mph. The sixth strongest Atlantic #hurricane based on pressure. Intensification continues as Melissa approaches the coastline of #Jamaica. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Still intensifying. #Melissa producing max sustained winds near 175mph. Barometric pressure dropping to 906mb. Record for the fastest winds in an Atlantic #hurricane belongs to Allen (1980), which had wind speeds near 190mph. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD #Melissa exploding in intensity today. From a Tropical Storm this morning to now a major Category 3 #hurricane. Further strengthening is expected as it crawls westward tonight. Hurricane Warning up for #Jamaica. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Hurricane #Erick has made landfall in southern Mexico at Category 3 strength early this morning with wind speeds near 125 mph. Erick is the first Eastern Pacific major hurricane (Cat 3+) on record to make landfall in #Mexico prior to August. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Magnitude 5.2 #earthquake near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego. As of 10:30 a.m., there have been at least eight aftershocks reported. https://abc7.com/post/51-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-san-diego-usgs-says/16171163/ npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD A rare high risk (5/5) has been issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC). A #tornado outbreak is expected today. From SPC: Numerous tornadoes, along with multiple long-track EF3+ appear likely. In addition severe wind gusts, and large hail will be possible. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD ...#TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR Southeastern Lawrence, Northwest Marion and Southwest Jefferson Davis Counties... #wx #Mississippi #Bassfield npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Cuts at NOAA are happening in two rounds, one of 500 and one of 800. That’s about 10% of NOAA’s workforce. https://apnews.com/article/national-weather-service-layoffs-trump-doge-a65360a1eb2500b7d47c9c966e383f4a npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Crisp evening in #SaintAugustine #Florida. Another cold front to move through Thursday and into Friday. Cool and mostly dry conditions persist. Great star gazing weather. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD #Rafael now a Cat 3 #hurricane with winds near 115mph. Center approaching #Cuba. Expected to push into the Gulf overnight & maintain #hurricane status. Very tricky storm once it gets into the Gulf. All Gulf Coast locations should monitor closely as it may slow/stall this weekend. npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is forecast to strengthen into a #hurricane by mid-week. Gulf Coast from #Texas through #Louisiana should monitor closely. Tropical Storm Watch in place for the coastlines of Northeastern #Mexico. Next name: #Francine. #wx npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Good article focusing on a future large #earthquake and #tsunami striking the Pacific Northwest. It is only a matter of time. Now is the time to prepare and become as resilient as possible, not after a disaster. https://www.cnn.com/washington-earthquake-tsunami-violent-earth/index.html npub18j82x6tywtfe6dpuygkhn3vsfv4dce4md0jclcsgy62wc63ndf6sz5ze93 Athena Masson, PhD Could be a busy week ahead. Watching the Bay of Campeche closely with a high chance of tropical development. Regardless of a depression or a storm forming, heavy rainfall may be a concern. Also, monitoring a small potential for a system forming off the east coast of Florida. #wx
