What does a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) do at a local NWS office?
A lot.
The WCM position had been vacant for several weeks when the catastrophic Texas flooding happened early in the morning of July 4.
Would having a WCM made any difference?
Maybe. But probably not in that moment.
A lot.
The WCM position had been vacant for several weeks when the catastrophic Texas flooding happened early in the morning of July 4.
Would having a WCM made any difference?
Maybe. But probably not in that moment.
July 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What does a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) do at a local NWS office?
A lot.
The WCM position had been vacant for several weeks when the catastrophic Texas flooding happened early in the morning of July 4.
Would having a WCM made any difference?
Maybe. But probably not in that moment.
A lot.
The WCM position had been vacant for several weeks when the catastrophic Texas flooding happened early in the morning of July 4.
Would having a WCM made any difference?
Maybe. But probably not in that moment.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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September 24, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Any time Dutton talks about getting rid of ‘diversity hires’ the media should point out that a WCM (White Christian Male) hiring program, not merit, has determined who every single leader of the Liberal Party has been since it’s inception.
February 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Any time Dutton talks about getting rid of ‘diversity hires’ the media should point out that a WCM (White Christian Male) hiring program, not merit, has determined who every single leader of the Liberal Party has been since it’s inception.
SPC is hiring a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the severe side. So if you've wanted to work for SPC as a WCM, here's your chance! Applications for this position close on Tuesday, Sep 23.
Severe WCM: www.usajobs.gov/job/845565600
Severe WCM: www.usajobs.gov/job/845565600
September 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
SPC is hiring a Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the severe side. So if you've wanted to work for SPC as a WCM, here's your chance! Applications for this position close on Tuesday, Sep 23.
Severe WCM: www.usajobs.gov/job/845565600
Severe WCM: www.usajobs.gov/job/845565600
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Via Friends of the Earth: West Cumbria Mining (WCM), the company behind the controversial Whitehaven coalmine in Cumbria, has withdrawn its planning application, the Government has confirmed today
April 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Via Friends of the Earth: West Cumbria Mining (WCM), the company behind the controversial Whitehaven coalmine in Cumbria, has withdrawn its planning application, the Government has confirmed today
A Level 4/5 severe weather risk (Moderate Risk) is in effect today across portions of Kansas. Large hail, severe winds, & tornadoes (potentially strong to intense) are possible this afternoon & evening.
SPC's WCM Evan Bentley has more:
SPC's WCM Evan Bentley has more:
May 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A Level 4/5 severe weather risk (Moderate Risk) is in effect today across portions of Kansas. Large hail, severe winds, & tornadoes (potentially strong to intense) are possible this afternoon & evening.
SPC's WCM Evan Bentley has more:
SPC's WCM Evan Bentley has more:
"International postdocs comprise over three quarters of our workforce, and many of us are being forced to seriously consider leaving WCM and the US in general as further career opportunities in science seem increasingly uncertain."
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"International postdocs comprise over three quarters of our workforce, and many of us are being forced to seriously consider leaving WCM and the US in general as further career opportunities in science seem increasingly uncertain."
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I’d like to add some context to the “NWS lost staffers who would typically communicate with local authorities”. The San Antonio office doesn’t have a “Warning Coordination Meteorologist” (WCM) - but that’s not the reason there may have been a breakdown in communications.
July 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I’d like to add some context to the “NWS lost staffers who would typically communicate with local authorities”. The San Antonio office doesn’t have a “Warning Coordination Meteorologist” (WCM) - but that’s not the reason there may have been a breakdown in communications.
Just some terms you might want to keep because short form social media doesn’t allow me to always write this out…
WFO: Warning Forecast Office
MIC: Meteorologist in charge
WCM: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
SOO: Science Operations Officer
88D: (WSR-88D… “radar”)
NWR: NOAA Weather Radio
WFO: Warning Forecast Office
MIC: Meteorologist in charge
WCM: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
SOO: Science Operations Officer
88D: (WSR-88D… “radar”)
NWR: NOAA Weather Radio
July 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Just some terms you might want to keep because short form social media doesn’t allow me to always write this out…
WFO: Warning Forecast Office
MIC: Meteorologist in charge
WCM: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
SOO: Science Operations Officer
88D: (WSR-88D… “radar”)
NWR: NOAA Weather Radio
WFO: Warning Forecast Office
MIC: Meteorologist in charge
WCM: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
SOO: Science Operations Officer
88D: (WSR-88D… “radar”)
NWR: NOAA Weather Radio
According to this document, NWS San Angelo currently has a WCM but not a Meteorologist-in-charge.
I've seen it widely reported now (I think starting with the Washington Post) that there's currently no WCM there. What's correct?
www.weather.gov/media/nws/wc...
I've seen it widely reported now (I think starting with the Washington Post) that there's currently no WCM there. What's correct?
www.weather.gov/media/nws/wc...
www.weather.gov
July 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
According to this document, NWS San Angelo currently has a WCM but not a Meteorologist-in-charge.
I've seen it widely reported now (I think starting with the Washington Post) that there's currently no WCM there. What's correct?
www.weather.gov/media/nws/wc...
I've seen it widely reported now (I think starting with the Washington Post) that there's currently no WCM there. What's correct?
www.weather.gov/media/nws/wc...
DOGE casualty
"The importance of experience in the WCM role cannot be understated. Ensuring ample and timely warning to the Central Texas counties covered by NWS Austin/San Antonio is among the chief responsibilities. Yura’s (WCM) final date of employment, April 30"
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"The importance of experience in the WCM role cannot be understated. Ensuring ample and timely warning to the Central Texas counties covered by NWS Austin/San Antonio is among the chief responsibilities. Yura’s (WCM) final date of employment, April 30"
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
Head of local weather warnings takes early retirement as NOAA cuts continue
Yura has over 32 years experience, spending more than half of his career at the NWS Austin/San Antonio office.
www.kxan.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
DOGE casualty
"The importance of experience in the WCM role cannot be understated. Ensuring ample and timely warning to the Central Texas counties covered by NWS Austin/San Antonio is among the chief responsibilities. Yura’s (WCM) final date of employment, April 30"
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
"The importance of experience in the WCM role cannot be understated. Ensuring ample and timely warning to the Central Texas counties covered by NWS Austin/San Antonio is among the chief responsibilities. Yura’s (WCM) final date of employment, April 30"
www.kxan.com/weather/weat...
The entire manual can be found here: www.regione.lombardia.it/wps/wcm/conn...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The entire manual can be found here: www.regione.lombardia.it/wps/wcm/conn...
Each WFO has a single MIC and WCM. Weather warnings can happen on any shift, many happen on shifts without a MIC or WCM on duty. So let’s not pretend that a WCM needed to be present for this.
July 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Each WFO has a single MIC and WCM. Weather warnings can happen on any shift, many happen on shifts without a MIC or WCM on duty. So let’s not pretend that a WCM needed to be present for this.
#standupforscience represent!! @josephsunlab.bsky.social Morgan Huse @diehllab-mskcc.bsky.social @wcm-imp.bsky.social in #NYC
March 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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People got mad when I stated the lack of a WCM in the office during a flood event likely had no effect. You have a right to your own opinion, but not your own facts.
Iimportant to learn what a WCM is and does before spouting off. Unlikely they’d be working overnight even during normal times.
Iimportant to learn what a WCM is and does before spouting off. Unlikely they’d be working overnight even during normal times.
July 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
People got mad when I stated the lack of a WCM in the office during a flood event likely had no effect. You have a right to your own opinion, but not your own facts.
Iimportant to learn what a WCM is and does before spouting off. Unlikely they’d be working overnight even during normal times.
Iimportant to learn what a WCM is and does before spouting off. Unlikely they’d be working overnight even during normal times.
This op-ed is well-intended but really lacks understanding of what a WCM does in ops and how severe wx shifts work. Having the retired WCM on shift that night wouldn’t have changed anything.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/o...
July 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This op-ed is well-intended but really lacks understanding of what a WCM does in ops and how severe wx shifts work. Having the retired WCM on shift that night wouldn’t have changed anything.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/o...
South Australia weekly COVID update: 31 May to 6 June 2025
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 429 (+37.0%)
🔹Flu: 818 (+74.4%)
🔹RSV: 185 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 55 (-20.2%)
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Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 429 (+37.0%)
🔹Flu: 818 (+74.4%)
🔹RSV: 185 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 55 (-20.2%)
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June 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
South Australia weekly COVID update: 31 May to 6 June 2025
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 429 (+37.0%)
🔹Flu: 818 (+74.4%)
🔹RSV: 185 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 55 (-20.2%)
@SAHealth @PictonChris
Source: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/conn...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 429 (+37.0%)
🔹Flu: 818 (+74.4%)
🔹RSV: 185 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 55 (-20.2%)
@SAHealth @PictonChris
Source: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/conn...
South Australia weekly COVID update: 17 May to 23 May 2025
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 286 (+63.4%)
🔹Flu: 424 (+55.3%)
🔹RSV: 132 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 58 (-28.3%)
@SAHealth @PictonChris
Source: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/conn...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 286 (+63.4%)
🔹Flu: 424 (+55.3%)
🔹RSV: 132 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 58 (-28.3%)
@SAHealth @PictonChris
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May 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
South Australia weekly COVID update: 17 May to 23 May 2025
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 286 (+63.4%)
🔹Flu: 424 (+55.3%)
🔹RSV: 132 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 58 (-28.3%)
@SAHealth @PictonChris
Source: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/conn...
Reported cases:
🔹COVID: 286 (+63.4%)
🔹Flu: 424 (+55.3%)
🔹RSV: 132 (+12.8%)
🔹Pertussis: 58 (-28.3%)
@SAHealth @PictonChris
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You understand wrong. The office in question is short a WCM. However, it’s also unlikely and definitely no guarantee that even fully staffed during normal times that a WCM would be working at… 2 am.
The warning was issued, it was properly formatted. I broke it down in a thread yesterday.
The warning was issued, it was properly formatted. I broke it down in a thread yesterday.
July 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
You understand wrong. The office in question is short a WCM. However, it’s also unlikely and definitely no guarantee that even fully staffed during normal times that a WCM would be working at… 2 am.
The warning was issued, it was properly formatted. I broke it down in a thread yesterday.
The warning was issued, it was properly formatted. I broke it down in a thread yesterday.
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