Ryan Wade
ryanwadewx.bsky.social
Ryan Wade
@ryanwadewx.bsky.social
Research Scientist. Radar, Ground-Based Remote Sensing, Satellites. High-Impact Weather, Wildland Fire, & Water Resources.
Hail State, Saints, & Braves.
We’re gonna light $h1t on fire and scan it with a radar (or lidar)!

Seriously though, we’re working with forest/land managers to actually meet their needs toward better decision-making for public & firefighter safety. I’m pretty darn proud of this project.

cce.nasa.gov/firesense/
March 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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18F, the federal government’s technology shop, was demolished by Musk’s team shortly after midnight. It was a cost-recoverable org, charging agencies for their expertise, using a consulting model. Its cost to government was negligible, its benefits huge. My team there once saved DoD $500 billion.
March 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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As the weather community experiences tremendous challenges, I couldn't chose a better cause to promote. Please consider showing your support for Andy Hazelton as he and his family explore next steps following federal employment layoffs this week.
gofund.me/8020498c
Donate to Weathering the Storm: Support for Andy Hazelton, organized by Lisa Bucci
We need your help! Andy is the guy in the office who loves his job and cowo… Lisa Bucci needs your support for Weathering the Storm: Support for Andy Hazelton
gofund.me
March 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
That circulation was close enough that I put the dog and computers in our safe space. Gotta love February squall lines in the South.
February 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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They are plowing Rampart!
January 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
1/x For those first-timers to New Orleans or #AMS2025, welcome to fantastic city full of life, music, food, & culture. Here are some tips:
culture.here
January 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The Huntsville Radar Blob lives on. @toddamurphy.bsky.social
al.com AL.com @al.com · Dec 25
In 2013, a mysterious "blob" appeared on weather radar in Alabama, sparking conspiracy theories and widespread speculation. After investigation, it was revealed to be caused by chaff released during military testing at Redstone Arsenal.
Drone sightings? Alabama’s own radar mystery led to conspiracy theories, military rumors
Conspiracy theories spread like wildfire.
www.al.com
December 25, 2024 at 10:37 PM
A Cajun Christmas tradition:

youtu.be/4hxlWPPGU1k?...
Cajun Night Before Christmas - WLOX - Narrated by Larry Ray
YouTube video by cat5hurricane1
youtu.be
December 25, 2024 at 4:31 AM
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Alright alright alright…
Georgia’s backup quarterback will see you at the moontower after today’s college football games are over.
December 7, 2024 at 10:55 PM
The perfect time to grab a late lunch on a Saturday during the Iron Bowl
November 30, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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Wow. Here is one to brighten up your morning. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral. Breathtaking. In just five years France did it
November 29, 2024 at 8:08 AM
The number of new users/posters per day seems to have plateaued over the past week. Another surge after people spend time with their families for Thanksgiving?

bsky-users.theo.io
November 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM
I usually post my Thanksgiving gumbo on the other site, so it’s a big deal to switch such important content to bluesky.
November 28, 2024 at 4:37 PM
DBT. Southern Rock Opera. Ryman. Yes.
November 25, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Welp, the bots have found bluesky. It was a good run.
a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech and says let 's bern this place to the ground
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech and says let 's bern this place to the ground
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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This image will be in the NASA calendar for 2025. One of the most detailed red sprites I have captured. Plasma physics is both beautiful and wild. Available as a print on my website for those who'd like to support my work
November 22, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Overhead at the hotel happy hour (I did not chime in):

Guy 1: That bomb cyclone knocked out power to a bunch of places in the Northwest

Guy 2: At least it’s not one of those river things

Guy 1: It’s that, too
November 22, 2024 at 2:20 AM
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I don’t want a Trump-bler, but now I do want a Stanley with Stanley.
November 21, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Already seeing lightning in W TX/Panhandle portion of the Slight Risk area this morning, which isn’t surprising given the elevated instability
November 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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quit complaining about stores playing christmas music in november and start writing some thanksgiving songs. we wouldn’t be in this situation if thanksgiving had bangers
November 16, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Yep, the sea-breeze is active today off the Mississippi Sound and bay-breeze off the west side of Mobile Bay. (patiently waiting for animated gif & video on Bluesky)
August 19, 2023 at 6:33 PM
I never get tired of watching on radar how far inland the seabreaze propagates and how it interacts with other boundaries….
August 19, 2023 at 12:33 AM
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Bienvenidos a Buk-II's
July 26, 2023 at 11:21 PM
I see more folks who I follow & interact with getting invites over here. It gives me hope this will be the place…
July 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Seeing the NWS Director post a photo of CG lightning behind the U.S. Capitol (on that other social platform) drove me to the NASA SPoRT Lightning Viewer to check out the AI product. It had >70% probability 10-15min prior to first flashes….

https://weather.ndc.nasa.gov/sport/lightning-viewer/
July 25, 2023 at 6:31 PM