Jay Mishkin

Washington, D.C., United States

Content Director at The National Desk

Director of Content, The National Weather Desk

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Kilauea volcano erupts, sending lava and smoke skyward in Hawaii

3 weeks ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)f59f6d8733ce499a750ef7cefce6799238ca94f5Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. HONOLULU — Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has erupted for the 24th time since late December, sending lava shooting nearly 1,000 feet into the sky. The eruption, which started at 8:55pm local time, also produced a plume of smoke that reached 16,000 feet and was still growing.
Tropical storm Alvin forms in Pacific, first storm of the season

4 weeks ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)355e25de400aec4211b96a0ff896487bbdbf2799Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:Tropical Storm AlvinPacificHurricane seasonSouthern MexicoMaximum sustained windsNational Hurricane CenterBaja CaliforniaDepressionThe first storm of the Pacific's hurricane season now has a name. Tropical Storm Alvin officially formed on Thursday hundreds of miles off the southern Mexican border.
Eruption Resumes at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano

1 month ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)4d1ee3725204269f37a0f19cbbd23231c184013cFallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:Kilauea VolcanoHawaiiLavaEruptionVolcanic gasVogHawaii's Volcanoes National ParkUS Geological SurveyFor the 19th time since December of 2024, lava is spewing out of the Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island. The latest episode began at 9:28pm HST on May 1. The fountains of lava are reportedly shooting 330 feet into the air.
Trump tapes Neil Jacobs to return as head of NOAA

Feb 4, 2025 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)0ba88ba8222aa72a82bf0a6de2d6ccc2574f4c0eFallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:TrumpNeil JacobsNOAAAtmospheric scientistSharpiegateNational Weather ServiceCongressScientific integrityPresident Trump on Monday nominated atmospheric scientist Dr. Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Dr. Jacobs served as acting head of NOAA from 2019 to the end of Trump's first term.
Grading the groundhogs: NOAA study says Punxsatawney Phil doesn't make the cut

Jan 31, 2025 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

When it comes to weather forecasts, no one is better than a certified meteorologist, but every February 2, the nation turns to a groundhog in western Pennsylvania for its weather prognostication. Turns out, Punxsatawney Phil is a failure. In honor of Groundhog Day, NOAA just ranked the nation's weather-predicting animals. Phil wasn't in the top ten. Phil ranked just 17th, with an accuracy rate of just 35%. That's a hall of fame batting average, but a flunking grade in forecasting school.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again

Jan 23, 2025 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the second time in a week. Lava began flowing on Wednesday afternoon. It is the fifth eruption since December 23rd. Seismic activity increased when the eruption began. For now the lava flow is confined to an area inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
A look back at the weather on Inauguration Days of the past

Jan 17, 2025 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

Inauguration Day 2025 is shaping up to be one of the coldest in decades. The ceremony, traditionally held in front of the Capitol, is now moving indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. Here's a look back at other major weather events on Inauguration Day. Remember: Before 1937 Inauguration Day was held on March 4th. It's been January 20 since then.
The Year In Weather

Dec 20, 2024 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)4e40b6ec727d160233a708fd49e77004811ccc03Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:WeatherHurricanesHeleneMiltonTornadoDroughtWildfiresSolar eclipse2024 was a historic year in weather. From the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton to the tornado outbreaks in Iowa and Ohio, severe weather took a toll. There was record heat and drought, blizzards, wildfires and the total solar eclipse.
Utah meteorologist delivers the forecast while snowboarding down the slopes

Nov 15, 2024 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)7ff1668a1c3c50e8739a3ba96e1a21e7550dc53bFallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:MeteorologistForecastSnowboardingChase ThomasonBrighton Ski ResortMulti-taskingKUTVPhotographerTalk about multi-tasking. KUTV Meteorologist Chase Thomason delivers his forecast while snowboarding down a run at Brighton Ski Resort. Watch how he does it here. And big props to his photographer, who made a very difficult job look very easy.
Update on drought conditions across the U.S.

Nov 15, 2024 | thenationaldesk.com | Jay Mishkin

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)7ff1668a1c3c50e8739a3ba96e1a21e7550dc53bFallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:DroughtU.S.TexasOhioNew JerseyWest VirginiaGreat PlainsMeteorologistThe U.S. Drought Monitor releases updated drought conditions every Thursday. This week the update shows exception drought in west Texas and eastern Ohio.