Taylor Trogdon
@TTrogdon
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Deputy Associate Director/Forecast Operations Specialist/CIRA/@noaagsl, @Mizzou/@gocreighton grad. Working in the space between research and operations.
Denver, CO
Joined March 2012
This is possibly my favorite time-lapse that I've ever taken. Watching the colors explode then transition thru the spectrum is spectacular.
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If any communicator needs a master class in how to resonate with people during and post-disaster, I implore you to review @iCyclone’s timeline over the past week or search X for “Mawgaman” 😂 Calm, clear and, most importantly, a genuine attempt to be WITH the community instead
Young man doing his laundry at a natural spring faucet outside our wrecked hotel. I saw so many quiet moments like this in #Hurricane #MELISSA's aftermath: victims creating normalcy with the little things—clean clothes, a swept walkway, a cup of tea, a hot meal. #Jamaica
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We're hiring for a Software Engineer @CIRA_CSU! I can personally attest to the team that the candidate would be joining - they're knowledgeable, humble, and care deeply about moving the NWS towards the future. If you are interested or know anyone that might be, feel free to reach
jobs.colostate.edu
The individual in this position will be part of a team responsible for the design and development of AWIPS II applications in Java and Python. Applications will involve graphical tools that assist...
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I’m having a hard time even comprehending this dropsonde from the southern eyewall. Mean wind of 188 kts (~215mph) in the lowest 150m. Melissa will likely become a benchmark in history books for landfalling category 5 hurricanes and will be studied for years to come.
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The northeast eyewall of one of the strongest recorded Atlantic storms is now making landfall on Jamaica. Destruction of infrastructure will likely be total and complete along the path of the eye. This is as strong a hurricane landfall as you will ever see across any basin.
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The most exceptional hurricane I’ve seen in the Atlantic basin. Melissa is it. Symmetry, intensity, longevity — all of the above. The atmosphere cannot get much closer to perfection than what we are observing right now.
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A quick look inside the Capitol Composer — watch workflows run, reasoning unfold, and results flow wherever you need them.
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This is unequivocally the most astounding capture of the atmosphere that I have ever seen. If you are a younger meteorologist, watch this then attempt to understand it through study. All hurricanes have a center, not all hurricanes attain cyclostrophic balance and produce one
Fifth and final pass through Hurricane Melissa for our crew today. Just after noon entering from the NW corner exiting SE.
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A snapshot of history. Melissa is among the most powerful storms in the historical record.
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The NHC bumps up maximum sustained winds to 175mph at 2pm. Melissa is in rare air.
This is one of the most impressive eyewall dropsondes I’ve ever seen from the ongoing mission into Melissa. There are considerations that have to be taken into account when assessing actual surface wind speeds but 175kt mean winds in the lowest 150m is the top .01% of cyclones
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This is one of the most impressive eyewall dropsondes I’ve ever seen from the ongoing mission into Melissa. There are considerations that have to be taken into account when assessing actual surface wind speeds but 175kt mean winds in the lowest 150m is the top .01% of cyclones
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$TDOC $AIRDF $AMWL $HIMS AI in virtual healthcare is booming, fueled by physician shortages, patient accessibility challenges, new tech, and convenience. Here we look at a few differentiated public companies in the space, brought to you by Rocket Doctor AI.
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I have to admit that Melissa looks like a west Pac typhoon given the symmetrical CDO and exceptionally cold cloud tops. It would certainly appear that it’s well on its way to attaining category 5 strength during the overnight convective maximum. Incredible for late October.
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While uncertainty abounds regarding Melissa’s evolution in the Caribbean, the odds of observing some of the most incredible satellite imagery of 2025 appear to be increasing.
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While uncertainty abounds regarding Melissa’s evolution in the Caribbean, the odds of observing some of the most incredible satellite imagery of 2025 appear to be increasing.
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Look at this box that we just got... it's from one of the only remaining undefeated teams in college football! The Missouri Tigers have such great colors, an awesome mascot, and one of my favorite running backs in the country!! Thank you Coach Drinkwitz and @MizzouFootball!!
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Last night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect. These missions provide critical data to the NHC to improve forecasts, helping keep communities safe before the storm makes
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🍁 Burke County, NC: Linville Gorge hikes, Fonta Flora Trail spins, Lake James and the Catawba for paddling and fishing, Valdese’s 153 foot swinging bridge, Morganton’s Christmas Tree Lighting, plus Fonta Flora brews and wineries.
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This is one of the most incredible satellite presentations I’ve seen of an Atlantic hurricane in a long time, especially given its location outside of the Caribbean or Gulf. Erin is a monster.
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@stormchasernick this was my best attempt at imitating you and I’m simply just not as good
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NEW: The NWS receives permission to hire up to 450 meteorologists/hydrologists/radar technicians after DOGE-related cuts. Agency also given a public safety exemption from federal hiring freeze. (1/2)
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