Reid Lybarger

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Digital Weather Producer at Spectrum (US)

Meteorologist | Weather Producer | Spectrum News | Floridian and proud @floridastate grad | Mostly tweets about weather, sports, or my cat

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Google launches new AI-powered weather model to predict hurricanes

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

Google has introduced a new, experimental artificial intelligence (AI) weather model for predicting hurricanes. The new AI-based tropical cyclone model will be another tool for meteorologists and weather enthusiasts alike to predict the track and intensity of future storms this hurricane season.
Showers and storms could rain on Saturday's military parade

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

Rain and storms are in the forecast for Washington D.C. on Saturday. The nation's capital is hosting a military parade after an all-day celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. What You Need To KnowScattered storms are expected around Washington D.C. SaturdayRain could be heavy within thunderstormsHigh temperatures will be in the low 80s with mostly cloudy skiesSaturday's events in D.C. will begin with an 8:15 a.m. with mostly dry conditions under partly to mostly cloudy skies.
NOAA predicts above normal activity this hurricane season

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins on Sunday, June 1, and NOAA has released its annual outlook. NOAA is calling for above normal activity this hurricane season.
The history of forecasting hurricanes

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

Since the modern satellite era began in the 1960s, advancements in weather observations and forecasting have become exponential. Today, NASA’s satellites can take high-resolution images of hurricanes as frequently as every 30 seconds. Hurricane hunters routinely fly planes into storms to take measurements. We also have weather models and computers that help forecast a storm’s path and intensity. All this technology makes tracking storms a lot easier.
What is the difference between hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones?

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

You probably know what a hurricane is, but what about a typhoon? Or a cyclone? Basically, if you know what hurricanes are, you know what typhoons and cyclones are as well, since they’re all the same. What You Need To KnowHurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are all tropical cyclones What they’re called depends on where they form They only form in the tropics, where the water is warmHurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are all tropical cyclones.
Hurricane Hunters: Meet the fleet

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

Have you ever dreamt of flying into a hurricane? That is what a brave group of scientists known as the “Hurricane Hunters” get to do for a living.
Biggest, smallest and more: Hurricanes' many shapes and sizes

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

Tropical cyclones come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some are small. Some are strong, and some are weak. No two are exactly alike. But what about the outliers? What You Need To KnowNo two tropical cyclones are alike The strongest storm doesn't always have the biggest impacts Destructive and unique storms can form in any tropical basinYou can measure the strength of a tropical cyclone in a handful of ways.
It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is less than one month away, and the time to prepare is now. National Hurricane Preparedness Week began on May 4 and runs through May 10. What You Need To KnowIt is National Hurricane Preparedness WeekAtlantic hurricane season begins on June 1It’s time to review your hurricane preparation plansEven if you are not in a storm’s path, there are ways to prepare in advance that will make it easier for you when the time comes.
8 ways to celebrate Earth Day

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. It marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. More than 1 billion people in over 193 countries participate in Earth Day every year with a collective goal of making our planet a better place. Whether it's educating, advocating or mobilizing in your community, there are lots of different ways to help.
April's full moon is called the 'Pink Moon'

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Reid Lybarger

April's full moon is this weekend, and it's called the "Pink Moon." It is also going to be a micromoon. It will peak Saturday at 8:22 p.m. ET. What You Need To KnowSaturday's full moon is also known as the 'Pink Moon'It's the first full moon of the springThe first full moon after March 21 sets the date of EasterThe Pink Moon didn’t get its name from the its color. Rather, it got its name from a flower.