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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · 21h

Correct! 😄

How the UK’s Hurricane-Strength Storm of 1987 Became a Famous Weather Forecasting Failure

Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · 1d

Britain’s Famous Forecasting Failure.
38 years ago today Britain was blindsided by one of its worst storms.
18 lives lost, 15 million trees destroyed & a billion pounds worth of damage.
Almost no one, not even Britain’s trusted weather forecasters, had seen it coming. nyti.ms/4769vVV @nytimes.com

The Great Storm of 1987 was a forecasting blunder that left at least 18 people dead, felled 15 million trees and caused a billion pounds worth of damage.

UK Braces for Record Temperatures as Third Heat Wave Spreads

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 10

Britain is bracing for its third official heat wave of the year, expected to descend this weekend. Scotland may see record-breaking temperatures.

A third official heat wave is expected to descend this weekend, with record-breaking temperatures possible in Scotland.

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Jun 19

Absolutely! The UK isn’t built for heat. Homes are insulated to keep it warm in the winter…..so it’s a hot box in hot spells with no air conditioning.

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Jun 19

Britain braces for its first heatwave of the year. Temperatures are expected to rise over 93 Fahrenheit.
How long will it last?
Find out here: nyti.ms/4n7t3Aj

@nytimes.com

UK Braces for Its First Heat Wave of the Year

Health alerts were in place through the weekend as temperatures were expected to keep climbing.

Behind the D-Day Weather Forecast that Saved the World (Gift Article)

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Jun 6

Have you heard the story about the weather forecast that saved the world?

This was a joy to write & I hope you enjoying reading it just as much!
With thanks to the Stagg family for sharing their memories & photos & the UK Met Office for their time & use of wartime maps
@nytimes.com
nyti.ms/44aOJmP

Getting the troops to Normandy on D-Day was a tremendous logistical undertaking. And it almost didn’t happen.

The Man Whose Weather Forecast Saved the World

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New York Times Weather @nytweather.bsky.social · Jun 5

This week is the anniversary of D-Day. In the final hours before one of the most consequential moments of World War II, it was a weather report that would decide whether Eisenhower could launch the invasion. And one man was responsible for giving him that report.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/w...

Eastern U.S. Is Shrouded in Smoke From Canadian Wildfires and Saharan Dust (Gift Article)

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Jun 4

Eastern parts of the U.S. is Shrouded in Smoke and Dust!
Have you noticed the hazy skies? How has it affected you?
We'd love to hear your experiences. Leave your comment in the link below 👇🏽 @nytimes.com

nyti.ms/4mMEpK2

Smoke from Canadian wildfires and desert dust from the Sahara are creating unhealthy air quality from New York City to Miami.

The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It?

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · May 22

We’ve also got @sonofjud.bsky.social answering your questions in regards to NOAA ‘s predicted above normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season.
Click below, leave a comment & he’ll answer your questions👇🏽

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Judson Jones @sonofjud.bsky.social · May 22

Taking your questions in the comments of the story!

Including things about the cuts.

For background, you can read more here.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/u...

The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It? (Gift Article)

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Judson Jones @sonofjud.bsky.social · May 15

Four National Weather Service offices have gone dark at night, and more service reductions are temporarily planned because of the significant cuts this year, which are stretching meteorologists thin.

But could these cuts also kickstart a modernization plan?

nyti.ms/3YOf6wN

The U.S. forecasting agency was working on streamlining itself for the modern era. Days away from hurricane season, it’s now struggling to keep offices open.

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threaten the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 11

Forecasters warned of flash flooding from Florida to Virginia amid a slow-moving system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall through Wednesday.

Britain Battles Wildfires Amid Drought Warnings

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · May 11

🤣🤣🤭

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · May 11

You too Tony! 😃

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · May 11

Wildfires burn across Scotland, England & Wales, amid warnings of a summer drought.

Find out more here: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/w...

@nytimes.com

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · May 1

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U.K. Records Its Hottest May 1 Ever, Despite a Toilet Getting in the Way (Gift Article)

Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · May 1

The U.K. Records Its Hottest May 1 Ever, Despite a Toilet Getting in the Way! @nytimes.com

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In an unseasonably hot week, readings from one weather station in London had to be disqualified.

Temperatures in Britain Could Set Records This Week

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Apr 30

Temperatures in Britain Could Set Records This Week! @nytimes.com

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/w...

Thursday could be Britain’s warmest May 1 on record, with a forecast high of 84.2 Fahrenheit. A large area of high pressure and abundant sunshine are contributing to the warm streak.

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Apr 17

You’re most welcome

Easter Travel Forecast: Central U.S. Faces Severe Storms (Gift Article)

Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Apr 17

Severe storms forecast for Easter weekend along with risk of floods. Read more here 👇🏼
nyti.ms/4lB0RoR

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Forecasters warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms, raising the risk of floods through the weekend.

Millions Across U.S. at Risk for Significant Tornadoes and ‘Generational’ Flooding (Gift Article)

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Judson Jones @sonofjud.bsky.social · Apr 14

Did you know avalanches even occur inside ski resorts? I joined ski patrol in avalanche terrain in #SteamboatSprings to learn how to prevent them.

Hint: The preventative goes boom, and you can not go through TSA after touching one.

Read the @nytimes.com story here: nyti.ms/4luoD5L

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Judson Jones @sonofjud.bsky.social · Apr 2

A scarce combination of a high risk of a tornado outbreak and life-threatening flooding is likely in the U.S.

Our @nytimes.com weather team is taking your questions in the comments. Myself, @nazaneentv.bsky.social and @amyjeangraff.bsky.social will answer them throughout the day.

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Forecasters issued some of their rarest and most extreme alerts on Wednesday as they warned a powerful storm system would stall over the central part of the country.

1 Dead as Severe Storms Threaten Texas to the East Coast With Tornadoes and Hail

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 30

At least one person died as severe weather erupted across a vast stretch of the U.S. on Sunday amid warnings of widespread damaging winds, tornadoes and hail as large as baseballs.

Forecasters warned of widespread damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes, from Texas to the East Coast starting on Sunday.

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Nazaneen Ghaffar @nazaneentv.bsky.social · Mar 30

Eek! Take care Tessa