A beautiful foggy August morning here at the summit of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina cc: @wxbrad.bsky.social @spann.bsky.social

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day was AMAZING!!!! The visuals and cinematography were incredible, and the entire movie was a rollercoaster of emotions 😭 Go see it this weekend! And stay seated til the very end! #SpiderMan

PDS Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of South Dakota until 11 PM CDT Primary threats include: • Widespread damaging winds and scattered significant gusts to 100 mph likely • Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

NOT A JOKE: Trump announces a "fourth term" in his speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, putting on a red hat that reads "Trump 2028"

BREAKING: Flash Flood Emergency issued for Camp Mystic disaster area as rivers rise in southern Texas “A large and deadly flood wave is moving down the Guadalupe River” and the river is “expected to reach a crest similar to the July 4, 2025, catastrophic river flood."

This is the newspaper McConnell is holding in his hand. Sunday's Washington Post newspaper (because he's in a DC-area hospital) with this front page story: Nationals select second baseman Chris Hacopian in MLB draft first round www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...

Unedited screenshot of DC at the end of the fireworks show. The copper particulates in the air will hurt you. Don't breathe the smoke!

And right on time as President Trump speaks, heavy rain developing to the southwest of Washington DC and headed to the District. Good luck everybody in and around the National Mall!

twilight zone

BIG YIKES. A lightning strike in DC near Fort Totten at least 6 miles from the closest storm. National Mall is currently being evacuated due to incoming storms.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 PM EDT • Scattered wind gusts up to 75 mph likely • Isolated hail up to quarter size possible • Frequent lightning possible

A dangerous 4th of July across the DC area this afternoon & evening with high temperatures above 100°F and severe thunderstorms likely, producing widespread damaging wind gusts of 60-80mph. Stay weather aware and have a way to receive severe weather warnings and take plenty of breaks from the heat!

Yoooo, the temperature at Langley AFB in Hampton, VA spiked to 105.3°F (40.7°C) today with a 127°F (52.8°C!!!) max daily heat index. WHAT. KLFI 032155Z AUTO 07003KT 9SM CLR 41/26 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP152 T04060263 cc: @wxrjm.bsky.social

insert obligatory "mother nature may produce its own fireworks show in dc on july 4th"

You know which "country" also had 11 stars in its flag for nearly 5 months? The Confederate States of America, just after Tennessee and North Carolina were added, but before Missouri and Kentucky were added. #themoreyouknow

Look Before You Lock! With very hot temperatures in the forecast this week, never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles for any period of time during extreme heat. For more on heat safety, visit weather.gov/heat.

FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR EASTERN GIBSON COUNTY AND WEST CENTRAL PIKE COUNTY IN INDIANA At 422 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding. Floodwaters have entered structures in Oakland City and water rescues have occurred. Between 4 and 10 inches of rain have fallen.

Case in point here yesterday when he admitted his market manipulation strategy:

A High Risk for Excessive Rainfall has been issued for portions of the Central Gulf Coast today. High Risks are not issued lightly & indicate the potential for both widespread & life-threatening flash flooding. 🛑NEVER walk or drive into flood waters. Turn around, don't drown!

Severe Thunderstorm Outbreak Today/Tonight: - Northern Indiana - Northern/Central Illinois • Several tornadoes, a couple intense (up to EF3+) • Scattered damaging winds, some hurricane force (75mph+) • Scattered large hail, some baseball size (up to 2.75") Have multiple ways to receive warnings!

Potential Tropical Cyclone One is expected to produce rainfall totals of 4-8" with isolated higher totals around 12" through Thursday from Mid to Upper Texas Coast through much of Louisiana, central & southern portions of Mississippi and Alabama, and the far western portion of the Florida Panhandle.

Peak Storm Surge Forecast for PTC One (Above Ground Level) Port Bolivar, TX to Morgan City, LA: 2-4 ft Morgan City, LA to Mouth of the Mississippi River, LA: 1-3 ft Matagorda, TX to Port Bolivar, TX: 1-3 ft Vermilion Bay: 1-3 ft Calcasieu Lake: 1-3 ft Sabine Lake: 1-3 ft Galveston Bay: 1-3 ft

Jun 16 8am EDT: Key Messages for the Disturbance Over the Northwestern Gulf. Stay up to date with the latest at hurricanes.gov and weather.gov

A disturbance over Mexico is expected to emerge into the NW Gulf around midweek and could become a tropical storm. Regardless of formation, periods of intense rainfall are expected from Texas into the Lower Mississippi Valley this week. Stay up to date with the latest at hurricanes.gov & weather.gov

And just like that, the convection is leaving the DC area, with no more lightning expected in the immediate vicinity of the White House UFC event until after 10:30pm

I mean come on folks, what are we doing here

Lightning just struck 2 miles from the White House. UFC event still ongoing.

White House UFC is about to have a bad time with these developing storms