Meteorologist, Purdue alumni, AF veteran, Raspberry Pi enthusiast, high altitude ballooning hobbyist, married and father of two.
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The NTSB held its second and final on scene media briefing regarding N722BD this afternoon. The agency says it recovered the aircraft’s left elevator in three pieces between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the crash site. flightradar24.com/blog/fligh…
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The weather data is compelling for involvement in the crash of a Learjet-60 near Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday.
We know:
• a rapidly-growing thunderstorm was present
• moderate icing and severe turbulence occurred
We don’t know:
• if possible structural damage was a cause, or byproduct, of the dive
• if icing was severe enough to affect the controllability of the aircraft
• how quickly icing may have occurred and to what extent it contributed
The NTSB has a long investigation ahead.
"You can't park there"
#Omaha #DouglasCounty
I-80 WB @ 108th St, there is a disabled semi and the left shoulder is blocked.
511.nebraska.gov/event/CARSx…
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Severe weather is possible (5%) but unlikely along the line of storms pushing through northeast Nebraska.
Most locations will report just rain and a little thunder, but an isolated 60 mph wind gust or a lone tornado or two is possible as the system pushes southeast this eve.
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Lincoln's past Novembers: Its been as warm as 85°F, as cold as -15°F. Check the table below for the historical extremes. This year? All fcst lows today thru Nov. 17 are ABOVE Normal. With the exception of near normal tomorrow thru Friday, fcst highs thru Nov. 16 are ABOVE Normal.
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Pilot flew strait into an updraft of a 45,000 foot cell.
Next time you complain about your airplane spending an extra 30 minutes going around a storm...now you remember why.
*Listener discretion advised, ATC audio from the accident.
A Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida earlier today. The pilot reported moderate turbulence along with icing conditions. The aircraft departed Austin, Texas heading towards the Bahamas. The pilot later reported descending at 20,000 feet per minute.
Audio via @liveatc and tracking via @ADSBex
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So it was headed to the Bahamas and was up at FL340 (34,000ft). Radar at the time. Heavy to Extreme convection with tops over 40,000ft.
Dot dot dot.
We’re following reports of an aircraft crash near Palm Beach, Florida. Based on ADS-B data, it appears that the involved aircraft is N722BD, a Learjet 60. Last data from the aircraft was at altitude 8,750 ft. Max vertical speed was more than -32,000 fpm.
flightradar24.com/data/aircr…
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We’re following reports of an aircraft crash near Palm Beach, Florida. Based on ADS-B data, it appears that the involved aircraft is N722BD, a Learjet 60. Last data from the aircraft was at altitude 8,750 ft. Max vertical speed was more than -32,000 fpm.
flightradar24.com/data/aircr…
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Reports of Learjet 60 crash in Palm beach earlier
Hurrendous 😫
@AirNavRadar
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What a day it has been! ❤️🙏🏾 This morning started with heartbreak, frustration, and uncertainty, but it’s ending with a reminder that there are still so many wonderful people in this world. I want to give a very special thank you to Sam of Auto Glass Mobile. With it being the weekend and most places closed, finding a replacement window wasn’t easy. But Sam went above and beyond! He located a driver’s side window all the way in New Orleans, drove there to pick it up, came back, and installed it for me. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a replacement for the back window, but he took the time to securely cover it with cardboard so I could make the drive home and have it repaired there. I also want to give a heartfelt thank you to Steven of Baton Rouge, who reached out after hearing what happened, came to see me , and while I was at the book festival, started making calls to find someone who could help. He’s the one who connected me with Sam. Two people who didn’t have to go out of their way for me, but chose to anyway. That means more than words can express.
To each and every one of you who sent encouraging messages, offered prayers, made donations, or simply checked on me today, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! ❤️ What started as one of the most discouraging mornings I’ve had in a long time turned into a beautiful reminder of the kindness and compassion I try to spread through my own work every day. Two lawnmowers may have been stolen, and my van may have been damaged, but today I gained something far more valuable: another reminder that good people still exist and kindness always finds a way to shine through. I’ll drive part of the way home tonight, stop to rest, and finish the journey tomorrow. I’m tired, but my heart is full of gratitude. Thank you, Baton Rouge, and thank you all for turning a difficult day into one I’ll never forget. ❤️🙏🏾 Auto Glass Mobile
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A powerful low-pressure system sweeping through the heart of the US will bring widespread rain and a chance of November severe weather with damaging winds, a tornado or two, and flash flooding all possible. Stay tuned for future forecast updates. #NEwx #IAwx
ALT A map shows where severe weather is possible on Monday evening (11/2/2026). That threat is mostly over southeast Nebraska and far southwest Iowa. It does include Onawa, Omaha, Lincoln, and points south.
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Sadly, I woke up to some heartbreaking news this morning here in Baton Rouge , Louisiana. Someone broke into my van overnight, shattered two windows, stole a lawnmower, and ransacked everything inside. It’s honestly heartbreaking and deflating, especially when you’re simply trying to do good and make a difference. I can’t understand why someone would do something like this. I’ve contacted the police, and I’m currently waiting for them to arrive and process the van for fingerprints. Unfortunately, this means I won’t be able to attend the Louisiana Book Festival today as planned. I was really looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing my books, but right now, I’m just trying to process everything that happened.
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Odds are increasing for a rainy start to next week, with most areas having a good chance at seeing 1 to 1.5 inches of rain Sunday through Tuesday. Locally higher amounts up to 2 inches could occur (30-50% chance).
ALT Graphic from the NWS Omaha office describing a rainy start for next week. On the right side of the graphic, a map is displayed showing the chance for at least 1 inch or more of rainfall from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning. Most of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa has a 70 to 90% chance at seeing at least 1 inch of rain. The left side of the graphic has a What to Know section which says the following: "Rain overspreads the area Sunday evening lasting through Tuesday (80-100% chance). Rain tapers off on Wednesday. Most areas have a good chance for at least 1 to 1.5 inches of rainfall during that period. Localized amounts up to 2 inches could occur (30-50% chance)."
Wing walker is supposed to do more than just wave the glow stick.....
New CCTV footage of Westjet Boeing 737 Max 8 hitting a food catering truck.
Toronto-Pearson International Airport on Tuesday
#YYZ Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Expect spotty showers and a few storms Wednesday afternoon and evening. While the severe weather threat is low, it's not zero, and a few strong to potentially severe storms could develop in west-central Iowa (5% chance).
ALT Map showing severe weather potential Wednesday. Areas near and north of Interstate 80 in Iowa are in a level 1 of 5 (marginal) risk, where there is a 5% chance of a severe storm nearby. The highest potential for severe storms will be between 5 PM and 10 PM. What to Know: Spotty showers and a few storms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, mainly in southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa (40-70% chance). A few storms in west-central Iowa could be strong to severe, but higher chances will remain farther northeast.
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Today we lost Walter Koenig.
Some thoughts about a fine actor and an exceptional human being...
