Dr. Stephanie Pilkington
@phdisaster.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at UNC Charlotte, College of Engineering.
Structural Engineer | Educator | Researcher | Weather nerd | Former storm chaser | VT Hokie | Colo. State Alum
Structural Engineer | Educator | Researcher | Weather nerd | Former storm chaser | VT Hokie | Colo. State Alum
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Losing Mookie Betts was an unforgivable from the Red Sox. He should’ve been in that organization for life. And YOU THOUGHT they’d learned their lesson by paying & locking up Rafael Devers. But it would appear not
June 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Losing Mookie Betts was an unforgivable from the Red Sox. He should’ve been in that organization for life. And YOU THOUGHT they’d learned their lesson by paying & locking up Rafael Devers. But it would appear not
“Everyone can follow the radar”
Hahahahahahahahaha
Seriously?? 1) I’ve TAUGHT adults how to read radar. It’s not like everyone just innately knows how to read radar. 2) do you think people have the bandwidth to always be checking radar???
Hahahahahahahahaha
Seriously?? 1) I’ve TAUGHT adults how to read radar. It’s not like everyone just innately knows how to read radar. 2) do you think people have the bandwidth to always be checking radar???
Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett:
“Everybody has a cell phone now, and everybody can follow the radar, and it’s a pretty simple thing. The old days of the siren going off, alerting people, just aren’t quite as accurate in today’s automated society. I think we’re gonna be OK."
“Everybody has a cell phone now, and everybody can follow the radar, and it’s a pretty simple thing. The old days of the siren going off, alerting people, just aren’t quite as accurate in today’s automated society. I think we’re gonna be OK."
‘You've Gotta Make Sure That People’s Lives Are Protected’: Some Republicans Are Closely Watching Weather Service Cuts
Republicans representing the states affected most this tornado season largely say they don’t mind Trump’s sweeping cuts at the weather agency, though a few said they’re keeping tabs.
www.notus.org
May 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
“Everyone can follow the radar”
Hahahahahahahahaha
Seriously?? 1) I’ve TAUGHT adults how to read radar. It’s not like everyone just innately knows how to read radar. 2) do you think people have the bandwidth to always be checking radar???
Hahahahahahahahaha
Seriously?? 1) I’ve TAUGHT adults how to read radar. It’s not like everyone just innately knows how to read radar. 2) do you think people have the bandwidth to always be checking radar???
Wow. Excellent capture, guys!
An incredible look inside a tornado from our research drone of structures being destroyed in Crowder, Missouri
May 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Wow. Excellent capture, guys!
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this is incredible
An incredible look inside a tornado from our research drone of structures being destroyed in Crowder, Missouri
May 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
this is incredible
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From 12 UTC on Tuesday, April 2 to 12 UTC on Wednesday, April 3, NWS Forecast Offices have issued 768 severe thunderstorm, tornado, and flash flood warnings
This is next highest total number of SVR+TOR+FF for an April calendar date since the April 26-27, 2011 Super Outbreak
This is next highest total number of SVR+TOR+FF for an April calendar date since the April 26-27, 2011 Super Outbreak
April 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
From 12 UTC on Tuesday, April 2 to 12 UTC on Wednesday, April 3, NWS Forecast Offices have issued 768 severe thunderstorm, tornado, and flash flood warnings
This is next highest total number of SVR+TOR+FF for an April calendar date since the April 26-27, 2011 Super Outbreak
This is next highest total number of SVR+TOR+FF for an April calendar date since the April 26-27, 2011 Super Outbreak
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Massive, violent tornado on Brandon Copic's livestream near Lake City AR. Holy crap.
April 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Massive, violent tornado on Brandon Copic's livestream near Lake City AR. Holy crap.
I had to turn the warnings layer off on RadarScope so I could see this insane couplet outside of Jonesboro!
April 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I had to turn the warnings layer off on RadarScope so I could see this insane couplet outside of Jonesboro!
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired the name #Helene from its Atlantic hurricane name list, following the catastrophic damage and tragic loss of life caused by the storm in 2024. www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
Hurricane Helene's name retired after deadly 2024 impact on US
The World Meteorological Organization retired the name Helene due to the catastrophic storm's impact in 2024.
www.wcnc.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired the name #Helene from its Atlantic hurricane name list, following the catastrophic damage and tragic loss of life caused by the storm in 2024. www.wcnc.com/article/weat...
My god, Mother Nature, calm down!
April 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
My god, Mother Nature, calm down!
Remember yall: this is fake spring.
January 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Remember yall: this is fake spring.
Y’all. I’m gonna read so many fantasy books over the next 4 years.
January 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Y’all. I’m gonna read so many fantasy books over the next 4 years.
Team “head in sand”!
I’m torn between wanting to stay informed and wanting to stay somewhat sane
January 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Team “head in sand”!
WHOA
❄️ FINAL TOTAL IN MOBILE: A whopping 7.5 inches of snow fell today, shattering both the all-time daily and all-time event snowfall records for the city.
📍 Mobile, AL | #alwx
📍 Mobile, AL | #alwx
January 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
WHOA
Charlotte moving everything to “suspended operations” for less than an inch of snow anticipated is killing me as I try to figure out what to do with my classes.
January 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Charlotte moving everything to “suspended operations” for less than an inch of snow anticipated is killing me as I try to figure out what to do with my classes.
I think the “Free Mom Hugs” are one of my fav things to see on a college campus.
January 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I think the “Free Mom Hugs” are one of my fav things to see on a college campus.
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Good morning #AMS2025! I'm back in CLT but will be giving 2 talks virtually today. Hope you can check them out!
On Thursday I have 2 talks (given virtually), one on using collaborative quizzes and exams in Atmospheric Dynamics, and other on the REMUS REU!
Would love to connect with folks on any or all of these topics 😎🤓
Would love to connect with folks on any or all of these topics 😎🤓
January 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good morning #AMS2025! I'm back in CLT but will be giving 2 talks virtually today. Hope you can check them out!
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On communication with the next generation:
Ken Graham: "How do you communicate if it isn't in 20 seconds, riding a skateboard, holding a fuzzy cat, while listening to Fleetwood Mac?!"
#AMS2025
Ken Graham: "How do you communicate if it isn't in 20 seconds, riding a skateboard, holding a fuzzy cat, while listening to Fleetwood Mac?!"
#AMS2025
January 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
On communication with the next generation:
Ken Graham: "How do you communicate if it isn't in 20 seconds, riding a skateboard, holding a fuzzy cat, while listening to Fleetwood Mac?!"
#AMS2025
Ken Graham: "How do you communicate if it isn't in 20 seconds, riding a skateboard, holding a fuzzy cat, while listening to Fleetwood Mac?!"
#AMS2025
