Chuck Copeland 🌀
@chuckcopelandwx.com
• NC-Based Weather Enthusiast
• Created chuckcopelandwx.com (NCHurricane) in 2003
• Will sometimes post cat pictures (see @nchurricats.bsky.social for more)
• Freelance multimedia creator/full-time retail manager
#wx #wxsky #ncwx
• Created chuckcopelandwx.com (NCHurricane) in 2003
• Will sometimes post cat pictures (see @nchurricats.bsky.social for more)
• Freelance multimedia creator/full-time retail manager
#wx #wxsky #ncwx
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Chuck Copeland 🌀
@chuckcopelandwx.com
· Nov 14
#Introduction👋
I'm a #wx enthusiast, retail manager, freelance video/photo editor, #CatDad, & former racecar driver.
I run a #weather website, nchurricane.com.
My other accounts:
#VideoEditing ⛈️ - @chuckcopeland.com
#Cats 🐈 - @nchurricats.bsky.social
#Motorsports 🏁 - @ncracersgarage.bsky.social
I'm a #wx enthusiast, retail manager, freelance video/photo editor, #CatDad, & former racecar driver.
I run a #weather website, nchurricane.com.
My other accounts:
#VideoEditing ⛈️ - @chuckcopeland.com
#Cats 🐈 - @nchurricats.bsky.social
#Motorsports 🏁 - @ncracersgarage.bsky.social
Twelve-hour loop of Hurricane #Polo off the western coast of Mexico. GOES-West, Channel 13, via my dashboard.
#wx #wxsky #hurricanepolo
#wx #wxsky #hurricanepolo
September 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Twelve-hour loop of Hurricane #Polo off the western coast of Mexico. GOES-West, Channel 13, via my dashboard.
#wx #wxsky #hurricanepolo
#wx #wxsky #hurricanepolo
Haven't posted in a while so this close-up of the eye Hurricane's #Lowell will hopefully make up for it. #swirlythings #wx #wxsky
September 7, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Haven't posted in a while so this close-up of the eye Hurricane's #Lowell will hopefully make up for it. #swirlythings #wx #wxsky
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Given the way everyone responds rationally to everything, this could cause *actual* public outrage in the next week!
(The next name on the Atlantic hurricane list is...Dolly.)
(The next name on the Atlantic hurricane list is...Dolly.)
This is extremely poor timing for the NHC.
August 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Given the way everyone responds rationally to everything, this could cause *actual* public outrage in the next week!
(The next name on the Atlantic hurricane list is...Dolly.)
(The next name on the Atlantic hurricane list is...Dolly.)
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After watching many sunrises over the Atlantic, I finally had the opportunity to see the sun set over the Pacific this week in San Diego. #sunset #photography
June 12, 2026 at 4:25 AM
After watching many sunrises over the Atlantic, I finally had the opportunity to see the sun set over the Pacific this week in San Diego. #sunset #photography
Tomorrow, I will be flying to San Diego for the first time, the La Jolla area.
Anyone have any suggestions for must-see, must-go spots?
Anyone have any suggestions for must-see, must-go spots?
June 8, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Tomorrow, I will be flying to San Diego for the first time, the La Jolla area.
Anyone have any suggestions for must-see, must-go spots?
Anyone have any suggestions for must-see, must-go spots?
So his first time wanting to go after boycotting it for years... and this happens?
fry from futurama is shown in a close up
Alt: fry from futurama is shown in a close up with a skeptical expression
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April 26, 2026 at 1:18 AM
So his first time wanting to go after boycotting it for years... and this happens?
Look! A typhoon on Guam radar📡🌀
Per the JTWC: #SuperTyphoon #Sinlaku (04W)
• 145 kt sustained, 175 kt gusts.
• Large, symmetric wind field; slow NW track.
• Forecast keeps it at Cat‑5 intensity through the next 24 hours.
#SuperTyphoonSinlaku
Per the JTWC: #SuperTyphoon #Sinlaku (04W)
• 145 kt sustained, 175 kt gusts.
• Large, symmetric wind field; slow NW track.
• Forecast keeps it at Cat‑5 intensity through the next 24 hours.
#SuperTyphoonSinlaku
April 14, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Look! A typhoon on Guam radar📡🌀
Per the JTWC: #SuperTyphoon #Sinlaku (04W)
• 145 kt sustained, 175 kt gusts.
• Large, symmetric wind field; slow NW track.
• Forecast keeps it at Cat‑5 intensity through the next 24 hours.
#SuperTyphoonSinlaku
Per the JTWC: #SuperTyphoon #Sinlaku (04W)
• 145 kt sustained, 175 kt gusts.
• Large, symmetric wind field; slow NW track.
• Forecast keeps it at Cat‑5 intensity through the next 24 hours.
#SuperTyphoonSinlaku
Reposted by Chuck Copeland 🌀
Episode 44 of Kilauea’s ongoing eruption has begun 😀
April 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Episode 44 of Kilauea’s ongoing eruption has begun 😀
The sun coming out of eclipse from behind the moon, via the Orion MPCV just a few moments ago.
Via #NASA #Artemis II live-stream - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1...
Via #NASA #Artemis II live-stream - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1...
April 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
The sun coming out of eclipse from behind the moon, via the Orion MPCV just a few moments ago.
Via #NASA #Artemis II live-stream - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1...
Via #NASA #Artemis II live-stream - www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1...
April 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Reposted by Chuck Copeland 🌀
I mean COME ON. Look how it posed so perfectly for the camera. Instantly iconic.
April 6, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I mean COME ON. Look how it posed so perfectly for the camera. Instantly iconic.
April 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Reposted by Chuck Copeland 🌀
#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? Show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.
March 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
#SafePlaceSelfie Day this year will be Wednesday, April 8. Do you know your safe place to ride out extreme weather? Show us your safe place! Take a picture from your safe place and share it it with #SafePlaceSelfie to inspire others. To learn more visit noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie.
Share a GIF from a TV show!
March 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Share a GIF from a TV show!
Today's lesson: forecasting weather is still hard.
March 17, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Today's lesson: forecasting weather is still hard.
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Today is a Weather-Aware Day for our region.
A strong cold front will be pushing through this afternoon bringing with it an elevated chance of severe weather.
The SPC has portions of central NC under a Moderate (4 out of 5) risk for #severe weather.
#wx #wxsky #ncwx #tornado
Today is a Weather-Aware Day for our region.
A strong cold front will be pushing through this afternoon bringing with it an elevated chance of severe weather.
The SPC has portions of central NC under a Moderate (4 out of 5) risk for #severe weather.
#wx #wxsky #ncwx #tornado
March 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Reposted by Chuck Copeland 🌀
Hey folks! I just made a starter pack of all the art hosts on my weekly lists. If I missed any, please let me know.
#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ECK
#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ECK
March 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Hey folks! I just made a starter pack of all the art hosts on my weekly lists. If I missed any, please let me know.
#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ECK
#ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #ECK
Reposted by Chuck Copeland 🌀
The NWS Storm Prediction Center's severe weather outlooks will be changing slightly next week.
Meteorologists Evan Bentley and Liz Leitman, our experts at SPC, provide an update about the new conditional intensity outlook.
Meteorologists Evan Bentley and Liz Leitman, our experts at SPC, provide an update about the new conditional intensity outlook.
February 27, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The NWS Storm Prediction Center's severe weather outlooks will be changing slightly next week.
Meteorologists Evan Bentley and Liz Leitman, our experts at SPC, provide an update about the new conditional intensity outlook.
Meteorologists Evan Bentley and Liz Leitman, our experts at SPC, provide an update about the new conditional intensity outlook.