Marshall Shepherd
@drshepherd2013
Weather-Climate professor and scientist, Host of Weather Geeks, Forbes Senior Contributor, Alpha, 3xFSU Alum...Tweets and RTs are mine but not endorsements
It's not just forest management. Climate Change is a major factor. Thanks @zekehausfather.com for the illustrative graphic
My thoughts on whether World Cup Finals match in New York will be disrupted by wildfire smoke. www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
#daylightsavingtime "Arguments that seem to suggest that adjusting the clock affects the actual amount of light delivered to Earth from the Sun. It’s as if “falling back” or “springing forward” by an hour is connected to a giant timer connected to the Sun." article www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
As the Arctic continues to warm, scientists are uncovering how those changes may be influencing our weather patterns — from prolonged heat waves to unusual swings in the jet stream. We chat with Dr. Jennifer Francis this week about it all! 👉 linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
I just wrote the article at the link on why I believe Jim Cantore is on the Mount Rushmore of TV Meteorologists. He is celebrating 40 years at The Weather Channel this week. This is a picture of me and Jim on the show Weather Geeks. --> www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Did anyone pick up on my cinematic wordplay? Let me know what you think of the article too...My humanities colleague, I see you www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Is it time to say goodbye to the Saffir-Simpson scale and hello to a brand new one? 🌀 Listen to our latest episode and give us your thoughts on the Tropical Cyclone Severity Scale! 👉 linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
Posted earlier with bad Air Quality in DC as of 6 am. Removed that. This is current. It is thankfully improving but still bad right now if you deal with respiratory issues be cautious
It's interesting that most people don't seem to know what weather event kills more people every year in the U.S. according to the National Weather Service Here you go...
Did I hit the target on why people are dismissive of extreme heat warnings in summer, but all ears on extreme cold warnings in winter? Let me know your thoughts on what I wrote. www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Though STEM jobs are the trend and a large part of the emerging professional job market, these majors are most versatile for pivoting in a tough job market
New episode with @wxbrad.bsky.social one of the best in our field Being a trusted meteorologist today isn’t just about what happens on TV 📺 It’s about showing up wherever your audience is, whether that’s on-air, online, or in the middle of a rapidly evolving storm. 👉 linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
This is far from normal...and deadly for a place where many homes have no AC....This is climate change. Europe isn't supposed to experience triple digit heat like this anytime and especially in June My thoughts on it all www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
We rely on journalists to translate complex climate research into stories that inform the public and help us make sense of what it all means. One of those journalists is AP's Seth Borenstein and we have him on the show this week! 🤓 LISTEN 👉 linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks
ALERT Rare "high risk" for excessive rain has been issued by National Weather Service for Gulf Coast due to remnants of Arthur. This is issued 4% of the time but such days cause 80% of flood damage. My explanation at link. Who is at greatest risk and why? www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Update. We have #TropicalStormArthur ... www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
If you like weather, hurricanes, sports, and interesting connections, you may find my essay on Cape Verde, one of the biggest #worldcup so far, interesting. -->https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2026/06/16/a-curious-connection-among-cape-verde-world-cup-soccer-and-hurricanes/
Some cool images from Mt. Kilauea volcano this weekend. Volcano-nadoes. I explain the science in this article www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Still in awe of interstate-induced cliuds. Somewhat validates a career of research we have done on how cities affect clouds, rainfall and lightning...My explanation here www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Using my article in first comment and some guidance to Gemini, a graphic of what I think happened to produce Interstate-Generated clouds Tuesday in Houston You may need to download and zoom. Read the green box first... www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
If you saw the video of Houston roads causing clouds. Here is my explanation. I have studied this type of thing for decades. -->https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2026/06/03/did-interstate-roads-in-houston-create-clouds/
1/3 the satellite imagery below is compelling validation of what Jordan McLeod and I called the "urban cloud effect" in McLeod et al. (2024). Watch how the interstate roadways of Houston cause clouds early in the day. So what's going on? See thread Thanks @weatherdak.bsky.social for imagery
In a few weeks we will celebrate 12 years as a pioneering TV show and podcast for The Weather Channel and still going strong. Find us on all major Podcast platforms and The Weather Channel Streaming App What's been your favorite episode over the years?
The topic of the new movie Pressure. We covered that on The Weather Channel show Weather Geeks 12 years ago....I even blogged about it..
On Weather Channel this morning at 740 am and 940 to discuss this
🎥 Lights, Camera, Climate! 🎥 We’re diving into how Hollywood Climate Summit's Allison Begalman is pushing the entertainment world to take climate action seriously — not just in documentaries or disaster films, but in everyday narratives that reach millions. 👉 linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks