Chris Vagasky
@coweatherman.bsky.social
American Meteorologist
Blixtexperten
Weather Measurements Guy
Award-Winning Communicator
AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist #18
Blixtexperten
Weather Measurements Guy
Award-Winning Communicator
AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist #18
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This means this is the first documentation of volcanic lightning with Hayli Gubbi #volcano.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This means this is the first documentation of volcanic lightning with Hayli Gubbi #volcano.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
When insurance wants to avoid covering something, you know it’s a problem.
Insurers AIG, Great American, and WR Berkley seek permission to limit liability from AI agents and chatbots and to retreat from coverage of AI risk as multibillion-dollar claims mount
www.ft.com/content/abfe...
www.ft.com/content/abfe...
Insurers retreat from AI cover as risk of multibillion-dollar claims mounts
AIG, Great American and WR Berkley seek permission to limit liability from AI agents and chatbots
www.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
When insurance wants to avoid covering something, you know it’s a problem.
Note the Enveloped Eyewall Lightning Signature. In regions without reconnaissance data, this can be an additional indicator of a storm with wind speeds of at least 130 mph.
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Note the Enveloped Eyewall Lightning Signature. In regions without reconnaissance data, this can be an additional indicator of a storm with wind speeds of at least 130 mph.
Being a Lions fan all but guarantees we’ll spend eternity in heaven, because we spent our lives in hell.
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Being a Lions fan all but guarantees we’ll spend eternity in heaven, because we spent our lives in hell.
In another universe where there were no changes to conferences after 2000, this could be the CFP field.
November 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In another universe where there were no changes to conferences after 2000, this could be the CFP field.
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Nice weather today, but enjoy it while it lasts.
Change cometh quick.
Cold front moves through Tuesday ➡️ Wednesday and brings the chill.
And with it, comes a Winter Storm Watch for northern Wisconsin. Up to a foot of snow possible in Iron and Ashland Counties.
Change cometh quick.
Cold front moves through Tuesday ➡️ Wednesday and brings the chill.
And with it, comes a Winter Storm Watch for northern Wisconsin. Up to a foot of snow possible in Iron and Ashland Counties.
November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Nice weather today, but enjoy it while it lasts.
Change cometh quick.
Cold front moves through Tuesday ➡️ Wednesday and brings the chill.
And with it, comes a Winter Storm Watch for northern Wisconsin. Up to a foot of snow possible in Iron and Ashland Counties.
Change cometh quick.
Cold front moves through Tuesday ➡️ Wednesday and brings the chill.
And with it, comes a Winter Storm Watch for northern Wisconsin. Up to a foot of snow possible in Iron and Ashland Counties.
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I’m afraid that the Lions missed their best chance of playing in the Super Bowl when they blew the second half lead against San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game.
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I’m afraid that the Lions missed their best chance of playing in the Super Bowl when they blew the second half lead against San Francisco in the NFC Championship Game.
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NFL Pick 'em, Detroit Lions style.
You can only keep 3.
You can only keep 3.
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
NFL Pick 'em, Detroit Lions style.
You can only keep 3.
You can only keep 3.
The interesting thing about posting a job announcement on LinkedIn is how many people then try to connect with you.
My guy/gal, I rarely even connect with people I currently work with. You think I’m going to connect with someone I’ve never spoken to?
My guy/gal, I rarely even connect with people I currently work with. You think I’m going to connect with someone I’ve never spoken to?
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The interesting thing about posting a job announcement on LinkedIn is how many people then try to connect with you.
My guy/gal, I rarely even connect with people I currently work with. You think I’m going to connect with someone I’ve never spoken to?
My guy/gal, I rarely even connect with people I currently work with. You think I’m going to connect with someone I’ve never spoken to?
I’ve seen at least 4 ring-necked pheasants in the last couple days, and I gotta tell you…even though they’re not native to the U.S., they’re a really beautiful bird.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I’ve seen at least 4 ring-necked pheasants in the last couple days, and I gotta tell you…even though they’re not native to the U.S., they’re a really beautiful bird.
This means this is the first documentation of volcanic lightning with Hayli Gubbi #volcano.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This means this is the first documentation of volcanic lightning with Hayli Gubbi #volcano.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
185 volcanic lightning events detected by Vaisala’s Global Lightning Dataset GLD360.
I don’t see how anyone looks to the US Government right now and says, “Oh yes, they are a group I can count on.”
Russia-Ukraine war: US insists it authored peace plan
Russia-Ukraine war: US insists it authored peace plan
It comes after a group of senators said they were told by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the draft did not reflect Washington's position.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I don’t see how anyone looks to the US Government right now and says, “Oh yes, they are a group I can count on.”
Turning on the Red Wings so goaltending can increase my blood pressure instead of bad Oklahoma quarterback play.
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Turning on the Red Wings so goaltending can increase my blood pressure instead of bad Oklahoma quarterback play.
OU does not have a playoff offense. It is lead by a not-a-playoff-quality quarterback.
Some of you ask how a potential CFB playoff team could also be a Sickos Team.
Well Oklahoma has 6 plays for -7 Yards after the first quarter.
Well Oklahoma has 6 plays for -7 Yards after the first quarter.
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
OU does not have a playoff offense. It is lead by a not-a-playoff-quality quarterback.
Geologists, is this true?
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Geologists, is this true?
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The Climate Prediction Center has Wisconsin highlighted for below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation in the 6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks, which cover the November 27 - December 5 period.
This would mean a chilly Thanksgiving and the possibility of snow forecasts.
This would mean a chilly Thanksgiving and the possibility of snow forecasts.
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Climate Prediction Center has Wisconsin highlighted for below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation in the 6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks, which cover the November 27 - December 5 period.
This would mean a chilly Thanksgiving and the possibility of snow forecasts.
This would mean a chilly Thanksgiving and the possibility of snow forecasts.
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In honor of reaching 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I want to celebrate! I’ll offer you, the people, a chance to win a signed copy of my book why sharks matter, and will offer guest spots on upcoming shark research expeditions!
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In honor of reaching 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I want to celebrate! I’ll offer you, the people, a chance to win a signed copy of my book why sharks matter, and will offer guest spots on upcoming shark research expeditions!
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
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Wisconet is hiring!
Come join the premier mesonet of the Great Lakes and help us develop even more tools and applications to support farmers, growers, emergency managers, and the public!
Apply by December 7.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/wiscone...
Come join the premier mesonet of the Great Lakes and help us develop even more tools and applications to support farmers, growers, emergency managers, and the public!
Apply by December 7.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/wiscone...
Wisconet Researcher - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...
jobs.wisc.edu
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Wisconet is hiring!
Come join the premier mesonet of the Great Lakes and help us develop even more tools and applications to support farmers, growers, emergency managers, and the public!
Apply by December 7.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/wiscone...
Come join the premier mesonet of the Great Lakes and help us develop even more tools and applications to support farmers, growers, emergency managers, and the public!
Apply by December 7.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/wiscone...
Apparently, on campus, chocolate muffins are called chocolate chip muffins and there are no actual chocolate chip muffins.
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Apparently, on campus, chocolate muffins are called chocolate chip muffins and there are no actual chocolate chip muffins.
I’m sorry, but this isn’t a chocolate chip muffin.
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I’m sorry, but this isn’t a chocolate chip muffin.
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Today is the FINAL DAY to vote for President-Elect and Board Directors for the 2026 @nwas.org Election!
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Voting closes at 11:59 PM Central!
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Voting closes at 11:59 PM Central!
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today is the FINAL DAY to vote for President-Elect and Board Directors for the 2026 @nwas.org Election!
🤝 Learn about the candidates: nwas.org/2026-candida...
🗳️ Members can log into the Member Portal and cast votes here:
nwas.memberclicks.net/2026NWABallot
Voting closes at 11:59 PM Central!
🤝 Learn about the candidates: nwas.org/2026-candida...
🗳️ Members can log into the Member Portal and cast votes here:
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Voting closes at 11:59 PM Central!
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It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
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Study after study shows that using LLMs is bad for cognition, bad for learning, bad for understanding, bad for mental health. So why are our schools and universities still relentlessly pushing them?
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Study after study shows that using LLMs is bad for cognition, bad for learning, bad for understanding, bad for mental health. So why are our schools and universities still relentlessly pushing them?
Today is your last chance to vote in the @nwas.org election!
If you’re a member and you haven’t voted yet, make sure you do it today!
If you’re a member and you haven’t voted yet, make sure you do it today!
The voting has opened for @nwas.org elections - vote now through November 21!
I'm excited to say I'm a candidate for the Board of Directors - hopefully I get more than my vote, but it'll be tough since I'm running against the incomparable Kim Klockow McClain!
I'm excited to say I'm a candidate for the Board of Directors - hopefully I get more than my vote, but it'll be tough since I'm running against the incomparable Kim Klockow McClain!
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Today is your last chance to vote in the @nwas.org election!
If you’re a member and you haven’t voted yet, make sure you do it today!
If you’re a member and you haven’t voted yet, make sure you do it today!