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Matt Lanza

@mattlanza.bsky.social

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I am the trick my mother played on the world. Xennial Meteorologist in Houston. Forecasts: theeyewall.com & spacecityweather.com. Thoughts: mattlanza.substack.com I like books, history, sports cards, baseball, Rutgers, #BHAFC. Opinions my own.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · Jul 18

I was already proud of our work with @spacecitywx.bsky.social, but I’m just as proud of what we are doing here. In a crappy news landscape, we are just trying to be refreshingly boring, honest, and informative. Here’s to the next 10,000.

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · Jul 18

Proud to say that @theeyewallwx.bsky.social has crossed the 10,000 subscriber mark for our morning newsletter/posts. This includes the new audience we’ve added on SStack. Not bad for year 3! Exciting times for us and we look forward to continuing to serve our audience!

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 2h

Reported max wind gusts on the coasts of NJ & DE so far. 58 mph Barnegat Inlet, 56 mph Atlantic City Marina

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Bruno @brunota2003.bsky.social · 6h

. @mattlanza.bsky.social @wxdam.com Some of the scenes from western Alaskan communities this morning 😢 from an ex-typhoon @hurricanetrack.bsky.social

CeeJay Johnson-Yellow Hawk @adriftalchemist.bsky.social · 7h

updates for kipnuk

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Alan Gerard @wxmanms1.bsky.social · 5h

The Euro nailed Sandy

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 19h

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

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hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 20h

"The chancellor approved it"

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 5h

Too many notes to fit in a microblog post, so here you go. Flash flood emergency earlier outside Phoenix, wettest day in PHX since 2018 and top 20 all-time, and tides high in Jersey but falling short of forecast so far in Atlantic City at least; higher in Cape May.

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 10h

Active! We have the latest on coastal flooding for Jersey and NYC. Significant flooding, perhaps the worst in 100 years in parts of southwest CO overnight, with more rain coming tomorrow. And an early season winter storm in California with Sierra snow. Details below or at theeyewall.com.

Significant storms on both coasts bring tidal flooding and beach erosion in the East and heavy mountain snow in the Sierra

Also, rain and flooding in southwest Colorado

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 21h

Seems bad!

Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 1d

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

Some insane, idiotic booster will pay $56 million to do it.

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Tim Kellogg @timkellogg.me · 1d

9yo: how big is “massive shoe shits”?

me: it’s “Massachusetts”

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

Likewise I had a bunch of Mets fans dancing on the Phillies grave this week. So whatever.

Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

As a Rutgers fan, I feel like I shouldn’t be dancing on Penn State’s grave. But I also feel like I should.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

Not anytime soon.

a man in a suit and tie is laughing while sitting at a table .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is laughing while sitting at a table .

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

I have become so jaded that I feel like this is all a ruse to normalize her. She’s been…sensible a lot lately. And that’s weird.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

No one:

Me: I wonder when the world will run out of QR codes.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

C-SPAN 2 today at 2:40 CT, they will air my talk from the Galveston Historical Foundation on the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. www.c-span.org/event/americ...

1900 Galveston Storm

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

This one is going to be a very big deal; not everywhere but in a few spots it sure looks damaging.

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 1d

For South Jersey and Delaware, it appears this will be the most significant coastal storm in 10 to 15 years. Major impacts, particularly from gusty winds, beach erosion, and coastal flooding. We explain impacts and the latest on active Western weather below or at theeyewall.com.

Major coastal flooding and beach erosion coming for the Jersey Shore and Delmarva, while storminess continues out West

Biggest coastal storm impacts in 10 to 15 years for Delaware and South Jersey

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

I cant McAfee this hard.

Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

And the abomination that occurred across town at U-dub tonight.

Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

This game was the cure I needed for the abomination I watched last night.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

He was a favorite during his time in Philly.

Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

Jamie Moyer is warming up for the Mariners in case this goes 15.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

Also, thank GOD the free runner on 2nd base rule does not apply to the postseason.

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 1d

14 innings!!!

This is the longest winner-take-all game by innings in postseason history

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 1d

This Tigers/M’s game is nuts. These guys are gonna be wiped. I’d just rest everyone in Toronto on Sunday and take the L.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 2d

Spent a lot of time researching my winter forecast. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 2d

There’s a lot of charm in not I think. But there’s no denying the marketability of graded stuff if you’re looking to resell. And the protection it offers at least.