Jay Mishkin

2 months ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.

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.

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.

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.