For some of us "seasoned citizens," getting older has been tougher than we might have expected. Andy Huggins has perfected the art of "old age humor." For two minutes of big laughs, click here .  https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hhoKXEFWAuw

Please use extra care the rest of the day. 

While this video is a few years old (it is not current), it was new to me and reflects the type of training U.S. and NATO troops are receiving these days. Wow. 

In the wake of the catastrophic July 4, 2025, flash floods in the Texas Hill Country, AccuWeather has reached out to the camps, officials in the area, and others to create a camp-specific severe weather warning system. USA Today  tells the story (with an unfortunate and inaccurate reference to global warming).  Congratulations to my former colleagues at AccuWeather on this lifesaving work!

We've had multiple tornado warnings this evening with two in effect now. There is also a tornado watch. Yet all  of the indicated radars are out of service. In my opinion, the NWS is not showing nearly enough urgency to replace the 30+ year old radars that are in service now. These are Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus and Mansfield. 

There is a significant risk of tornadoes -- and some could be strong -- in the brown hatched area.  Below is the forecast for damaging winds and large hail. The red area has an enhanced  risk and the yellow area has a significant risk. The hatching means winds may exceed 75 mph and hail size may exceed two inches.