Nick Stewart
@nstewwx.bsky.social
Spaceflight meteorologist/Upper Level Wind Analyst, CCSFS. 9x Emmy and a 2xMurrow-awarded met/storm chaser/rocket reporter formerly KGAN-TV.
AMS CBM #896.
AMS CBM #896.
We had a gorgeous pre-dawn launch of Starlink satellites from the Florida Space Coast this morning that created quite the jellyfish effect low on the horizon! This launch was highly visible from Florida all the way to the northeast USA.
July 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
We had a gorgeous pre-dawn launch of Starlink satellites from the Florida Space Coast this morning that created quite the jellyfish effect low on the horizon! This launch was highly visible from Florida all the way to the northeast USA.
Last week's severe weather in Iowa added enough tornadoes to bring it tied for the least year-to-date, since 1980 (16), based on preliminary surveys. Remarkable given the record was just last year (108 YTD). #IAwx
July 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Last week's severe weather in Iowa added enough tornadoes to bring it tied for the least year-to-date, since 1980 (16), based on preliminary surveys. Remarkable given the record was just last year (108 YTD). #IAwx
While 2025's tornado count is off to a very fast start, I think what's equally incredible is the total track length. Through April 6, the preliminary data show the season so far is just below 1974 for total tornado track length.
2025 is still preliminary.
That line that races off in April is 2011.
2025 is still preliminary.
That line that races off in April is 2011.
April 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
While 2025's tornado count is off to a very fast start, I think what's equally incredible is the total track length. Through April 6, the preliminary data show the season so far is just below 1974 for total tornado track length.
2025 is still preliminary.
That line that races off in April is 2011.
2025 is still preliminary.
That line that races off in April is 2011.
More than 17,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were tallied by the Cape MERLIN with the strong storms Monday between 4-11 p.m. over central Florida. The storms put on quite the show! #flwx
April 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
More than 17,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were tallied by the Cape MERLIN with the strong storms Monday between 4-11 p.m. over central Florida. The storms put on quite the show! #flwx
Tonight's SpaceX FRAM2 launch against a horizon filled with lightning! This might be one of my new favorites.
April 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Tonight's SpaceX FRAM2 launch against a horizon filled with lightning! This might be one of my new favorites.
Here's the latest on the March 14-16 tornado outbreak across the United States - Using the Adjusted Fujita Method for quantifying this outbreak using the *preliminary* data, the AFM for this outbreak is 2813. This would be the fourth most-significant outbreak based on 1973-2011 events.
March 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Here's the latest on the March 14-16 tornado outbreak across the United States - Using the Adjusted Fujita Method for quantifying this outbreak using the *preliminary* data, the AFM for this outbreak is 2813. This would be the fourth most-significant outbreak based on 1973-2011 events.
Due to cuts from the Trump administration, eight additional upper air sites are cutting or completely eliminating data collection. This will have a significant impact on our ability to forecast in order to save lives and property. This is on top of the several sites already cut or eliminated.
March 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Due to cuts from the Trump administration, eight additional upper air sites are cutting or completely eliminating data collection. This will have a significant impact on our ability to forecast in order to save lives and property. This is on top of the several sites already cut or eliminated.
The updated #tornado count for the March 14-16 sequence in the United States is up to 107. Surveys are continuing and could take several more days, if not weeks, before the total is finalized.
March 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The updated #tornado count for the March 14-16 sequence in the United States is up to 107. Surveys are continuing and could take several more days, if not weeks, before the total is finalized.
On or after April 4, 2025, at approximately 15:10UTC, GOES-19, the newest satellite in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, will become the operational GOES-East satellite, replacing GOES-16.
-NWS Office of Observations
-NWS Office of Observations
March 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
On or after April 4, 2025, at approximately 15:10UTC, GOES-19, the newest satellite in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, will become the operational GOES-East satellite, replacing GOES-16.
-NWS Office of Observations
-NWS Office of Observations
The March 14-16, 2025 #tornado outbreak is up to at least 69 tornadoes based on preliminary data. Surveys are continuing. This will continue to evolve and takes days, if not weeks, to finalize.
It's a slow, methodical process that is in the best hands possible.
It's a slow, methodical process that is in the best hands possible.
March 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The March 14-16, 2025 #tornado outbreak is up to at least 69 tornadoes based on preliminary data. Surveys are continuing. This will continue to evolve and takes days, if not weeks, to finalize.
It's a slow, methodical process that is in the best hands possible.
It's a slow, methodical process that is in the best hands possible.
March 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Gorgeous launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA's Crew 10 slipped at least a day, but at least we got a consolation Starlink mission!
March 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Gorgeous launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA's Crew 10 slipped at least a day, but at least we got a consolation Starlink mission!
We will likely be breaking widespread climate records for surface pressure on Friday. Current guidance is well beyond climatological extremes for a very large area. The ensemble guidance is truly incredible with a minimum pressure of 973mb.
March 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We will likely be breaking widespread climate records for surface pressure on Friday. Current guidance is well beyond climatological extremes for a very large area. The ensemble guidance is truly incredible with a minimum pressure of 973mb.
Exceptionally dry air sits over the Florida Space Coast.
Thursday morning's weather balloon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station had a precipitable water value of 7.61mm (0.30") which is the fifth-lowest on record (since 1950) for the date, sitting below the 90th percentile. #FLwx
Thursday morning's weather balloon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station had a precipitable water value of 7.61mm (0.30") which is the fifth-lowest on record (since 1950) for the date, sitting below the 90th percentile. #FLwx
March 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Exceptionally dry air sits over the Florida Space Coast.
Thursday morning's weather balloon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station had a precipitable water value of 7.61mm (0.30") which is the fifth-lowest on record (since 1950) for the date, sitting below the 90th percentile. #FLwx
Thursday morning's weather balloon from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station had a precipitable water value of 7.61mm (0.30") which is the fifth-lowest on record (since 1950) for the date, sitting below the 90th percentile. #FLwx
A very powerful storm system will traverse the US early next week bringing high-end severe weather to the South and accumulating snow North/Midwest.
The low pressure is forecast to be at a climatological minimum. Very intense!
The low pressure is forecast to be at a climatological minimum. Very intense!
March 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A very powerful storm system will traverse the US early next week bringing high-end severe weather to the South and accumulating snow North/Midwest.
The low pressure is forecast to be at a climatological minimum. Very intense!
The low pressure is forecast to be at a climatological minimum. Very intense!
A jellyfish in the evening Florida twilight as a SpaceX Falcon 9 carries a Maxar WorldView Legion satellite to space.
February 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A jellyfish in the evening Florida twilight as a SpaceX Falcon 9 carries a Maxar WorldView Legion satellite to space.
January 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Can we talk about that amazing launch last night? New Glenn is truly a BLUEtiful rocket!
Go #BlueOrigin, Go #NewGlenn!
Go #BlueOrigin, Go #NewGlenn!
January 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Can we talk about that amazing launch last night? New Glenn is truly a BLUEtiful rocket!
Go #BlueOrigin, Go #NewGlenn!
Go #BlueOrigin, Go #NewGlenn!
New heavy-lift rocket in town. Go Blue Origin's New Glenn!
January 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
New heavy-lift rocket in town. Go Blue Origin's New Glenn!
Looks like a rapid wildfire is developing now between Santa Clarita and San Fernando along I-5. The hot spot is getting much "brighter" rapidly on GOES-18/GOES-West. #CAwx
January 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Looks like a rapid wildfire is developing now between Santa Clarita and San Fernando along I-5. The hot spot is getting much "brighter" rapidly on GOES-18/GOES-West. #CAwx
North of Pasadena, winds are sustained at 60mph with gusts of 95mph as of the 10 p.m. observation.
Unbelievable. #CAwx #EatonFire
Unbelievable. #CAwx #EatonFire
January 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
North of Pasadena, winds are sustained at 60mph with gusts of 95mph as of the 10 p.m. observation.
Unbelievable. #CAwx #EatonFire
Unbelievable. #CAwx #EatonFire