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Miami, FL
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  1. Jan 20

    1/20/17 Today I turn over to the capable , Acting FEMA Administrator at Noon. I'll continue tweeting at

    11 replies 30 retweets 62 likes
  2. Jan 20

    Yes, and too many still won't plan to evacuate until it's too late. Don't wait for Hurricane Season,

    DYK that 22M people in the US are vulnerable to storm surge. Check out your vulnerability via risk maps from NHC
    1 reply 5 retweets 7 likes
  3. Jan 12

    Until now, no way for to issue a timely watch/warning for a system just offshore with high chance to form.

    Today on 5:30 news a live interview with about new 2017 NHC rules allowing them to issue watches/warnings b4 storms form.
    25 retweets 25 likes
  4. 23 Dec 2016

    I wish Deputy Director Laura Furgione the best as she moves on from the NWS after 23+ years. Her leadership & passion for wx will be missed!

    2 replies 32 retweets 120 likes
  5. 21 Dec 2016

    On December 15th, NOAA & EUMETSAT continued their history of cooperation w/ the signing of the PIP. Learn more at

    6 retweets 21 likes
  6. 21 Dec 2016

    Cold weather is life-threatening, so follow these 3 steps and tell someone where you’re going.

    31 retweets 37 likes
  7. 18 Dec 2016

    Floridians-here is a link to our summer safety campaign Everyone else...our winter campaign

    5 replies 93 retweets 129 likes
  8. 19 Dec 2016

    Gale continues over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico through tonight. Seas to peak near 17 feet.

    1 reply 11 retweets 9 likes
  9. 15 Dec 2016

    Santa Rosa County, FL = 1st Community in the Gulf. Is your community TsunamiReady?

    22 retweets 25 likes
  10. 16 Dec 2016

    Dec 16: Summer in Dec continues for SFL with high temperatures climbing to 5-10°F above normal and lows 10-15°F above normal for the weekend

    13 retweets 9 likes
  11. 9 Dec 2016

    Getting ready for ! Jan 8-12, 2017 with amazing speakers such as . Live stream via FBLive

    2 replies 12 retweets 9 likes
  12. 6 Dec 2016

    Strong cold front to bring Gale to parts of W Gulf of Mexico and strong winds to remainder of Gulf later this week.

    13 retweets 13 likes
  13. 24 Nov 2016

    We at thank the Air Force Hurricane Hunters for flying and providing valuable data on Thanksgiving Day

    Happy Thanksgiving from the 403rd Wing. We hope you enjoy good food and time with family and friends. For those...
    2 replies 38 retweets 117 likes
  14. 19 Nov 2016

    "We have lift off!" NOAA'S GOES-R Satellite Heads to Orbit

    6 replies 130 retweets 250 likes
  15. 20 Nov 2016

    The coldest night of the season so far with morning lows cooling down to around 40 over Glades, Hendry and the Lake area.

    2 replies 25 retweets 32 likes
  16. 19 Nov 2016

    It's launch day! , 1st in a series of next-generation weather , set to liftoff at 5:42pm ET:

    41 replies 1,271 retweets 2,437 likes
  17. 19 Nov 2016

    Watch the launch at . This will save lives, by providing faster, higher quality data.

    , , and
    28 retweets 29 likes
  18. 19 Nov 2016

    The day is here!

    is on the pad and ready for launch tomorrow!!
    6 retweets 19 likes
  19. 19 Nov 2016

    Today is a big day in the weather world!

    Sat 11/19: Watch the GOES-R launch live today (coverage begins at 445pm EST):
    27 retweets 37 likes
  20. 17 Nov 2016

    Gale winds to 40 kt expected over portions of the SW Gulf of Mexico Saturday through Sunday morning.

    9 retweets 11 likes

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