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Michael Lowry

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Hurricane Specialist and Storm Surge Expert at Miami's WPLG-TV Local 10 News. Posts my own. http://linktr.ee/michaelrlowry

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Michael Lowry·May 31

It's been death by a million papercuts to U.S. weather forecasts by the Trump administration, but yesterday's detailed 2026 budget feels like a deathblow. In today's @nytimes.com I ask: How far can we degrade our hurricane forecasting before people end up dead?

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Michael Lowry·Jul 28

If you think I've forgotten about the hurricane satellites, think again. The Navy is permanently unplugging them this week, on the brink of the busiest stretch of the season. There's so much more to this story, and I have the latest scoop. ⬇️

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Michael Lowry·Jul 29

According to a Navy spokesperson I spoke with, the 11th hour decision to keep data flowing from the three weather satellites was due to critical feedback it received. A testament that our voices and concerns do very much matter. My full afternoon update ⬇️

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Michael Lowry·Jul 9

According Dr. Robert Atlas, the elimination of NOAA's AOML as proposed in their 2026 budget would result in a 20-40% decrease in hurricane forecast accuracy, costing the economy an estimated $10 billion each hurricane season. Sobering numbers on what's at stake.

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Michael Lowry·Feb 26

Some personal news :)

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Michael Lowry·Feb 23

Incredible. Even a tropical guy can appreciate this.

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Michael Lowry·Jan 22

AMS really knows how to pick em!

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