Colorado State Atmospheric Science Ph.D. '19 | Texas A&M Meteorology '13 | Studies concurrent, collocated tornado and flash flood events | San Antonio Spurs Fan
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Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
As of 0200Z, 4 StickNets have clocked 3-second gusts over 100 mph in #Isaias! Platforms 217, 218, 325 & 326 all hit triple digits, and 9 total topped 84 mph. @NWSMobile @NWSTallahassee @NHC_Atlantic #flwx #alwx
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Here is the doppler estimated rain from the past 5 days across the region as a combination of near-record levels of moisture in the atmosphere and slow moving disturbances led to repeated rounds of heavy rainfall each night from Monday through Thursday nights with flooding. #txwx
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The Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M @tamu_atmo is convening the Texas Hazardous Weather Coordination Workshop. Sept. 24, in College Station.
More info: sites.google.com/tamu.edu/tx…
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Here is the 21z sounding from College Station provided by @TAMU. Observations show ample moisture and a deep warm layer between 900-700mb. This warm layer and above freezing surface temps are currently staving off winter precipitation. #TXwx #HOUwx #Houston
ALT 21Z January 24th, 2026 radiosonde launched at 2032Z from College Station, TX. Provided by Texas A&M.
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All I'll say is this. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Kerr County more than 12 hours ahead of the catastrophic flood. A flash flood warning was issued for Hunt & Ingram 3 HOURS before the Guadalupe started to climb.
They did their job and they did it well
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
This is it. *THE* video to watch from yesterday's destructive supercell. Credit to Iskra Mahler for catching it on his drone from east Austin.
Edited to highlight:
1. Wall cloud over Austin with brief tornado attempt
2. Rare capture of a microburst
3. FFD ripping into the city
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
Congratulations also to @TAMU_ATMO's Dr. Erik Nielsen on winning the 2025 @TAMUArtSci Early Career Teaching Award! His hands-on approach, from storm chasing to global programs, brings weather to life for students. ⛈️🌎
🔗 tx.ag/2025ArtSciAwards
ALT Dean Mark Zoran and Dr. Erik Nielsen standing in front of a banner for Texas A&M University College of Arts & Sciences. Zoran is presenting Nielsen with an Early Career Teaching Award.
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
Key messages update for the outbreak of intense tornadoes expected today into tonight.
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
Rumors that NOAA’s contribution to AR recon is being canceled are false. We used up all the flight hours prior to end of on-station period. We are documenting the need and the need cannot be supported. AF C130s are still flying…
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Tsunami Info Stmt 2: M7.6 Caribbean Sea 1823EST Feb 8: Tsunami NOT expected; U.S. Atlantic or Gulf Coast
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
At the age of 15, Juliette Rocha, a @TAMU_ATMO undergrad, began studying the unpredictable weather of rural North Texas. Now, she's advancing research to improve climate and weather prediction models.
❓ 5 Questions w/ Juliette Rocha: tx.ag/ATMORocha
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
#WPC_MD 0006 affecting North-Central to Northeast TX...Far Southeast OK, #txwx #okwx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/m…
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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.5 - 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas earthquake.usgs.gov/earthqua…
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🌩️🌪️ Congratulations to the @TAMU_ATMO student chapter of the @ametsoc (@TAMSCAMS) for being named 2024 AMS Student Chapter of the Year!
Learn more about how this student org is helping students build successful careers in meteorology and beyond: tx.ag/TAMSCAMS25
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
Jan 22: The latest scatterometer satellite pass vividly shows gale force winds across the region following a powerful cold front. The blue wind barbs are gales (34-40 knots), and the purple wind barbs are strong gales (41-47 knots). For details, go to hurricanes.gov/marine
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
This will certainty be a day to remember for much of the Houston/Galveston area. Many reports 2-4" of snowfall, with the highest reaching 6 inches. Here's a few photos we took at our office during the snowstorm. #TXwx #HOUwx #Houston
ALT Estimated snow totals.
ALT Picture of the KHGX Radar in the snowstorm.
ALT Picture of the Galveston County Emergency Management in the snowstorm.
ALT Picture of FM-646 near Galveston County Emergency Management in the snowstorm.
Erik R. Nielsen retweeted
Batteries surged providing 4,000 megawatts on peak as demand exceeded 74,000 megawatts close to WS Elliott levels. ERCOT is forecasting a 77,000 megawatt peak this evening. Batteries will charge during the day to be ready for the second, possibly larger, peak. #txlege #txenergy
