James Van Fleet
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social
Chief Meteorologist (Royal Caribbean International, CBS, FOX, ABC), Marine Meteorologist, Expert Witness for trials, Advisor for Emergency Management
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August 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
You are like the sunrise, reliable, powerful, beautiful, necessary! Go make it a great day, and own it!
July 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Just a few days before entering the 2025 Hurricane and Typhoon Season, the EPAC could be the first to awaken this season developing a low in about 4 days, not looking like a significant threat to Mexico. If named, Alvin is the first up. A possible weak low developing in the Gulf a week later:
May 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Just a few days before entering the 2025 Hurricane and Typhoon Season, the EPAC could be the first to awaken this season developing a low in about 4 days, not looking like a significant threat to Mexico. If named, Alvin is the first up. A possible weak low developing in the Gulf a week later:
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A series of storms is expected to bring strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes from the Plains to the Midwest and Ohio Valley.
James Van Fleet breaks down the risks, timing, threat zones, and businesses that should pay close attention to the forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
James Van Fleet breaks down the risks, timing, threat zones, and businesses that should pay close attention to the forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
April 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A series of storms is expected to bring strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes from the Plains to the Midwest and Ohio Valley.
James Van Fleet breaks down the risks, timing, threat zones, and businesses that should pay close attention to the forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
James Van Fleet breaks down the risks, timing, threat zones, and businesses that should pay close attention to the forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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April 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Learn how our satellite-powered insights can help trigger your next ad campaign: spire.com/blog/weather...
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From eastern Kentucky to Virginia and Maryland, a severe weather setup will pose a triple threat this afternoon and evening:
• Damaging wind gusts, locally greater than 60 mph
• Large hail with 1-2 inches in diameter, and locally greater than 3 inches
• Isolated tornadoes possible
• Damaging wind gusts, locally greater than 60 mph
• Large hail with 1-2 inches in diameter, and locally greater than 3 inches
• Isolated tornadoes possible
April 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
From eastern Kentucky to Virginia and Maryland, a severe weather setup will pose a triple threat this afternoon and evening:
• Damaging wind gusts, locally greater than 60 mph
• Large hail with 1-2 inches in diameter, and locally greater than 3 inches
• Isolated tornadoes possible
• Damaging wind gusts, locally greater than 60 mph
• Large hail with 1-2 inches in diameter, and locally greater than 3 inches
• Isolated tornadoes possible
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We're excited to announce upgrades to the Spire High-Resolution Forecast!
Our 3 km domain now extends farther into key tropical monitoring zones, including the Gulf, Caribbean, and western Atlantic.
Watch @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social explain: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Our 3 km domain now extends farther into key tropical monitoring zones, including the Gulf, Caribbean, and western Atlantic.
Watch @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social explain: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
April 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We're excited to announce upgrades to the Spire High-Resolution Forecast!
Our 3 km domain now extends farther into key tropical monitoring zones, including the Gulf, Caribbean, and western Atlantic.
Watch @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social explain: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Our 3 km domain now extends farther into key tropical monitoring zones, including the Gulf, Caribbean, and western Atlantic.
Watch @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social explain: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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What weather might impact the Masters? Spire Meteorologist James Van Fleet breaks down what to expect in Augusta, Georgia — and why high-resolution forecasts matter for planning.
Watch now and connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Watch now and connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
April 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What weather might impact the Masters? Spire Meteorologist James Van Fleet breaks down what to expect in Augusta, Georgia — and why high-resolution forecasts matter for planning.
Watch now and connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Watch now and connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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Our April newsletter explores last month’s weather impacts and the latest tech driving business resilience.
Learn how our AI ensemble weather models will help to reshape risk and business decision-making.
Stay ahead with updates that matter to your industry: www.linkedin.com/pulse/spires...
Learn how our AI ensemble weather models will help to reshape risk and business decision-making.
Stay ahead with updates that matter to your industry: www.linkedin.com/pulse/spires...
April 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our April newsletter explores last month’s weather impacts and the latest tech driving business resilience.
Learn how our AI ensemble weather models will help to reshape risk and business decision-making.
Stay ahead with updates that matter to your industry: www.linkedin.com/pulse/spires...
Learn how our AI ensemble weather models will help to reshape risk and business decision-making.
Stay ahead with updates that matter to your industry: www.linkedin.com/pulse/spires...
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🌀 These storms were so destructive, their names have been permanently retired.
The World Meteorological Organization just retired Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John—after these cyclones left deep marks in 2024.
The World Meteorological Organization just retired Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John—after these cyclones left deep marks in 2024.
April 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🌀 These storms were so destructive, their names have been permanently retired.
The World Meteorological Organization just retired Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John—after these cyclones left deep marks in 2024.
The World Meteorological Organization just retired Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John—after these cyclones left deep marks in 2024.
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🌀 Highs, lows, and unveiled weather threats—James Van Fleet shows how our Cirrus data visualizer reveals more than rain.
Learn how to track pressure systems and wind convergence zones quickly and precisely.
Connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social to learn more: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Learn how to track pressure systems and wind convergence zones quickly and precisely.
Connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social to learn more: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
April 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🌀 Highs, lows, and unveiled weather threats—James Van Fleet shows how our Cirrus data visualizer reveals more than rain.
Learn how to track pressure systems and wind convergence zones quickly and precisely.
Connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social to learn more: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Learn how to track pressure systems and wind convergence zones quickly and precisely.
Connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social to learn more: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
4 rounds of severe weather, one round very 24 hours coming Wednesday through Saturday:
Severe weather will train daily across parts of the United States over the next 96 hours.
James Van Fleet shows how businesses leverage our advanced weather intelligence to plan ahead of severe weather.
Tune in and connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
James Van Fleet shows how businesses leverage our advanced weather intelligence to plan ahead of severe weather.
Tune in and connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
March 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
4 rounds of severe weather, one round very 24 hours coming Wednesday through Saturday:
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Severe weather will target North America into next week. Spire’s James Van Fleet shows how businesses use our high-resolution forecasts to protect assets.
Watch & connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social for insights: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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Watch & connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social for insights: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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March 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Severe weather will target North America into next week. Spire’s James Van Fleet shows how businesses use our high-resolution forecasts to protect assets.
Watch & connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social for insights: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
#WeatherForecast #RiskManagement #InSpire
Watch & connect with @jamesvanfleet.bsky.social for insights: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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🌩️ Severe storms could erupt late Saturday in the Central US—but there’s a catch.
A cap (CIN) might suppress storms early, even with unstable air (strong CAPE). If that lid breaks? Expect rapid storm development, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds possible into the night.
A cap (CIN) might suppress storms early, even with unstable air (strong CAPE). If that lid breaks? Expect rapid storm development, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds possible into the night.
March 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🌩️ Severe storms could erupt late Saturday in the Central US—but there’s a catch.
A cap (CIN) might suppress storms early, even with unstable air (strong CAPE). If that lid breaks? Expect rapid storm development, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds possible into the night.
A cap (CIN) might suppress storms early, even with unstable air (strong CAPE). If that lid breaks? Expect rapid storm development, with hail, tornadoes, and strong winds possible into the night.
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Confidence is increasing in a potentially damaging severe weather outbreak in the Central US this weekend.
Beginning on Saturday, discrete supercell thunderstorms could spawn tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
Beginning on Saturday, discrete supercell thunderstorms could spawn tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
March 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Confidence is increasing in a potentially damaging severe weather outbreak in the Central US this weekend.
Beginning on Saturday, discrete supercell thunderstorms could spawn tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
Beginning on Saturday, discrete supercell thunderstorms could spawn tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
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Systems will unleash severe weather from the West Coast to the central US, including the potential for large hail, isolated tornadoes, and strong winds.
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social covers the risks and previews a new feature in the Spire High-Resolution Forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social covers the risks and previews a new feature in the Spire High-Resolution Forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
March 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Systems will unleash severe weather from the West Coast to the central US, including the potential for large hail, isolated tornadoes, and strong winds.
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social covers the risks and previews a new feature in the Spire High-Resolution Forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social covers the risks and previews a new feature in the Spire High-Resolution Forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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Spire’s 200th satellite is heading to space aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron, carrying advanced infrared technology for OroraTech’s wildfire monitoring mission.
🚀 Watch James Van Fleet's launch forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
🚀 Watch James Van Fleet's launch forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
March 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Spire’s 200th satellite is heading to space aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron, carrying advanced infrared technology for OroraTech’s wildfire monitoring mission.
🚀 Watch James Van Fleet's launch forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
🚀 Watch James Van Fleet's launch forecast: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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Record-breaking heat is gripping the Southwest—and it'll be on the move. Spire’s High-Resolution Forecast shows temps nearing 100°F in Phoenix and 80s reaching the Midwest and mid-Atlantic.
Watch James' 2-min update, and schedule a free chat for your business: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Watch James' 2-min update, and schedule a free chat for your business: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
March 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Record-breaking heat is gripping the Southwest—and it'll be on the move. Spire’s High-Resolution Forecast shows temps nearing 100°F in Phoenix and 80s reaching the Midwest and mid-Atlantic.
Watch James' 2-min update, and schedule a free chat for your business: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
Watch James' 2-min update, and schedule a free chat for your business: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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Wildfires are escalating across the Carolinas, with dry air, strong winds, and low humidity fueling the danger. The fires have led to evacuations, poor visibility, and emergency declarations.
See what’s driving the risk with a Spire High-Resolution Forecast animation of relative humidity + winds:
See what’s driving the risk with a Spire High-Resolution Forecast animation of relative humidity + winds:
March 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Wildfires are escalating across the Carolinas, with dry air, strong winds, and low humidity fueling the danger. The fires have led to evacuations, poor visibility, and emergency declarations.
See what’s driving the risk with a Spire High-Resolution Forecast animation of relative humidity + winds:
See what’s driving the risk with a Spire High-Resolution Forecast animation of relative humidity + winds:
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Severe storms will target parts of the US this weekend, unleashing hail, isolated tornadoes, and wind threats.
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the forecast, showing one of the critical parameters now available in our High-Resolution Forecast thunderstorm bundle: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the forecast, showing one of the critical parameters now available in our High-Resolution Forecast thunderstorm bundle: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
March 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Severe storms will target parts of the US this weekend, unleashing hail, isolated tornadoes, and wind threats.
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the forecast, showing one of the critical parameters now available in our High-Resolution Forecast thunderstorm bundle: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the forecast, showing one of the critical parameters now available in our High-Resolution Forecast thunderstorm bundle: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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Industries have long struggled with the "valley of unpredictability," where forecasts lose reliability beyond 10-15 days. @spire.com is breaking new ground with its AI-S2S model, generating 45-day forecasts and 200 ensemble members for better risk assessment.
Learn more: spire.com/blog/weather...
Learn more: spire.com/blog/weather...
March 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Industries have long struggled with the "valley of unpredictability," where forecasts lose reliability beyond 10-15 days. @spire.com is breaking new ground with its AI-S2S model, generating 45-day forecasts and 200 ensemble members for better risk assessment.
Learn more: spire.com/blog/weather...
Learn more: spire.com/blog/weather...
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Drought, high winds, & low humidity are fueling wildfire risks from New Mexico to the Southern Plains. The critical danger threatens communities, businesses, and supply chains.
Spire Soil Moisture Insights Anomalies show drier-than-normal conditions from much of New Mexico to Texas Hill Country.
Spire Soil Moisture Insights Anomalies show drier-than-normal conditions from much of New Mexico to Texas Hill Country.
March 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Drought, high winds, & low humidity are fueling wildfire risks from New Mexico to the Southern Plains. The critical danger threatens communities, businesses, and supply chains.
Spire Soil Moisture Insights Anomalies show drier-than-normal conditions from much of New Mexico to Texas Hill Country.
Spire Soil Moisture Insights Anomalies show drier-than-normal conditions from much of New Mexico to Texas Hill Country.
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We just announced AI-driven weather models, AI-WX and AI-S2S, running 1,000x faster than traditional models with NVIDIA GPUs. Using @spire.com proprietary satellite data and advanced AI, these models leverage precise initial conditions and deliver high-quality forecasts.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We just announced AI-driven weather models, AI-WX and AI-S2S, running 1,000x faster than traditional models with NVIDIA GPUs. Using @spire.com proprietary satellite data and advanced AI, these models leverage precise initial conditions and deliver high-quality forecasts.
spire.com/press-releas...
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Spain and Portugal are likely to experience severe flooding. Our High-Resolution Weather Forecast shows multiple waves of heavy rainfall, unleashing 250+ mm of rain.
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the latest insights. Watch: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the latest insights. Watch: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
March 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Spain and Portugal are likely to experience severe flooding. Our High-Resolution Weather Forecast shows multiple waves of heavy rainfall, unleashing 250+ mm of rain.
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the latest insights. Watch: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
@jamesvanfleet.bsky.social has the latest insights. Watch: insights.spire.com/jvf?wchannel...
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A powerful storm system is targeting the weather-weary central US, bringing high winds, severe thunderstorms, and blizzard threats.
🔥 “Extremely critical” fire weather across the southern Plains ❄️ Blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest
🌪️ Severe thunderstorms from the Midwest to the South
🔥 “Extremely critical” fire weather across the southern Plains ❄️ Blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest
🌪️ Severe thunderstorms from the Midwest to the South
March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A powerful storm system is targeting the weather-weary central US, bringing high winds, severe thunderstorms, and blizzard threats.
🔥 “Extremely critical” fire weather across the southern Plains ❄️ Blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest
🌪️ Severe thunderstorms from the Midwest to the South
🔥 “Extremely critical” fire weather across the southern Plains ❄️ Blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest
🌪️ Severe thunderstorms from the Midwest to the South