Justin Ballard

What does being a Certified Digital Meteorologist mean? I'll tell you what...it means more than just giving folks a forecast in the digital sphere. It means rising up to meet the occasion. My latest @HoustonChron article can be found here (gifted link): https://t.co/R2l4vZtH2m

American Meteorological Society @ametsoc

The AMS Certified Digital Meteorologist (CDM) designation recognizes meteorologists who combine scientific expertise with top-notch communication across digital platforms. 📢 Be the trusted voice your audience relies on. Learn more & get certified today: https://t.co/htGVYZbvGv https://t.co/S00f9PPgCI

A proposed fiscal year 2026 budget would cut more than $1.5 billion from NOAA, especially oceanic and atmospheric research. According to reports from CNN and Politico, this could greatly affect the local Gulf ecosystem. Gifted @HoustonChron link here: https://t.co/dGpM0N4FDB

Critical weather alert translations from the @NWS have ended. What does this mean for the hundreds of thousands of Houstonians that speak one of the more than 145 unique languages in Houston? Here's my latest @HoustonChron article: https://t.co/T4SivNodBr https://t.co/F9O0D3o6zz

Stay #WeatherAware tomorrow. Chance for a few strong storms, mainly north of #Houston. 👀👀👀 @HoustonChron

NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC

12:30pm CDT #SPC Day2 Outlook Enhanced Risk: ACROSS A BROAD AREA CENTERED OVER THE OHIO/MID MISSISSIPPI/TENNESSEE VALLEYS https://t.co/Y1WiOd8m1i https://t.co/63gvzOY1IE

Me: "I don't understand how someone could make a gas station their entire personality." Also me: "Hey, they've got a matching @bucees sun hat, button-up, and shorts." 🥴🥴🥴🥴 I get it now, y'all! https://t.co/TaIxMnwdJG

I spent four hours today deep-cleaning my oven, including the 90 minutes it took to figure out how to put the oven door back on. Spoiler: I called maintenance. 🤣 Now I'm ready to climb in Cassandra style and never cook again. @BrianaReports https://t.co/ijy5uyfZo9

Can't resist the Appalachian urge to make gravy when you have perfectly good sausage drippings in a hot cast iron skillet. PS: Does meal prepping gravy make it healthy? 🤣 https://t.co/aICIhVWzZg

Did I do this chicken-fried steak right? Am I a real Texan now? Not pictured: homemade biscuits and a hashbrown casserole. https://t.co/6NlkGHNCqZ

BOOM! There it is. It looks like today is not only a record breaker, but it's also the first 90° day of 2025 for #Houston. This makes only the 3rd first 90° day in March since 2000. @HoustonChron https://t.co/mkKwQflBEs

I have taken great pride in keeping this grafted cactus alive since I got it last summer. I may have flown too close to the sun after forgetting to bring her in last night. 😥 Any advice from more diligent plant parents? I have brought her inside. What else can I do? https://t.co/n74sKUCoAg

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for portions of Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties until 9:45 AM. Damaging wind gusts of 60 mph and 3/4" hail are possible. Seek safe shelter indoors and away from windows as this storm blows through. https://t.co/65gweQjatS

I like playing a game called "Can I get to work before the bottom drops out?" Admittedly, I'm not very good at it. 🥴 https://t.co/b1AM7SlLlK

My precious! https://t.co/WSFU6jMxPb

Today was picture day at work. How does being a big baldie fit me? I'm going to be honest. I've never looked happier. https://t.co/uMaNPNGd18

Okay, Miss Thunderstorm! I'm holding the space for you to do your thing right over my head. 👏👏 https://t.co/cpUdwlWiRe