Look at this #derecho, or long-lived thunderstorm windstorm, EXPLODE... in size. That's how they work. A small cluster of storms will tap into jet stream momentum, fan outward into a bow, and rush east to gobble up the extremely warm, humid air mass ahead of them. Textbook result:show more

The amount of convective available potential energy over the... Middle East on Thursday is enough for a textbook hatchery of supercell thunderstorms. Where this unstable mass of nearly 5,000 J/kg of CAPE intersects with the dip in the jet stream will determine the greatest threat area for desert tornadoes (most likely in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) and/or strong marine waterspouts over the Persian Gulf.show more

After a cool feeling weekend for some of us,... things are set to change as we move into the week ahead. A change in wind direction by mid-week will likely bring some very warm and humid weather our way 🌡️ This may come with the risk of some heavy and thundery showers though 🌩️show more

When we tell some drivers to always keep a... distance from the vehicle in front of them, they will look at us as amateuurs This is the result of the bumper to bumper you all loveshow more

There is NO END IN SIGHT to this brutally... Cold pattern, with multiple waves of Arctic air likely to continue pouring into the U.S. well into mid-December. The Polar Jet Stream will keep diving south again and again, dragging down round after round of frigid Canadian air. This is the kind of cold we normally see in the heart of January - seeing it this early is highly unusual. Temperatures will run 10, 20, even 30 degrees below normal, and some locations may drop below zero for a prolonged stretch. Wind chills will be even worse. Bottom line: ⬇️ The cold isn’t going anywhere. Bundle up… it’s going to be a long, frigid stretch. 🥶show more

Normally I wouldn’t be this interested in chip tech,... even considering this is impressive. Huawei has found a creative workaround to catch up with the likes of TSMC. But what makes it even more compelling to me is the bigger story and resilience behind it. Starting in 2019, Huawei faced intense sanctions that significantly restricted their access to advanced chip technology and global supply chains. For a while, it looked like this would seriously damage or even sideline them in major way. A lot of people thought the company was done or would be stuck far behind for years. Yet Huawei refused to die. Pushed hard by those challenges, they didn’t fold or give up. Instead, they dug in, poured everything into self-reliance, research, and fresh thinking. They reinvented how they approach problems and entered a whole new era of innovation and creativity that probably wouldn’t have happened this quickly, or maybe even at all, without being forced into that corner. That’s the part I find truly inspiring. When the pressure was at its heaviest, they turned obstacles into fuel. They focused on what they could control, built up their own capabilities, and came back stronger with real breakthroughs. It’s rare to see that kind of determination pay off in such a visible way. So many observers probably believed the sanctions would destroy them or at least slow them down permanently. Instead, they lit a fire under the whole company and sparked a level of ingenuity that feels genuinely exciting to watch unfold. Sanctions were supposed to end them. Instead, they pushed Huawei into this impressive new chapter of self-reliance and forward momentum. That kind of comeback story is exactly why I’m such a big fan and why moments like this announcement feel so satisfying.show more

Look at the difference in the physical size of... Reagan’s agents, their situational awareness, their reaction speed to gunfire, the way they muscle him into the vehicle, and how quickly his vehicle takes off. 40+ yrs of additional training and Reagan’s detail did a far better job.show more

I used to wonder how they manage to distribute... ifṭār to such huge crowds in the Haram, and how the long rows of food never fall into chaos. Then I realized everything is carefully planned and thoughtfully designed. With a simple and smart technique, they cover vast areas in a very short time. May Allah reward them and grant them strength. ❤️show more

Millions of Fish. One Insane Moment. I think most... people are familiar with the great Wildebeest migration in Africa but very few people know of the great fish migration that happens each year along the east coast of Florida. It’s simply called, “The Fall Mullet Run,” but there is nothing simple about it. Millions of fish make their way down the coastline and everything, I mean everything wants to eat them. They get attacked by large predatory game fish from below and when they try to escape by hurling themselves into the air, large winged beasts from the sky are waiting to gobble them up in droves! It’s a rare convergence of multiple biomes colliding in a feeding frenzy of explosive, cinematic chaos. The fish in this clip explode like fireworks into the air. Something massive is hunting beneath the surface and as soon as this young brown pelican decides it has found the motherlode, a snook blasts out of the water, forcing the pelican to hit the brakes mid-air and reroute fast. Talk about being in the right place at the right time. I still remember watching it unfold through the tiny viewfinder of my Sony, and not believing my eyes. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, and it’s coming soon!show more

Absolutely stunning view of Super Blood Moon rising over... Stonehenge tonight. 🔴 This is a result of hrs of work, calculation and planning to finally record this shot. Red Blood Moon is still rising in parts of the world and will peak at 3:33am 3rd of March, that's in just few hrs.show more

The moisture question always comes up when I post... pics of my indoor pools on my new builds. Step by step below on how I control it. We create a room where moisture can’t escape into other areas of the home while also having a mechanical system in place to pull the moisture out of the air so mildew/mold don’t ever develop in the pool room itself. In the STR space, investors are trying to stand out. Pools rent. Indoor pools rent even better. You can swim in the winter or summer. 1) Pool is always built on lowest floor inside (generally basement structure) 2) Concrete block wall for basement with very little wood frame 3) Densglass (kind of like a moisture resistant drywall) attached to concrete block 4) Special stucco just like you see on exterior of homes sprayed onto Densglass. The stucco is dyed to color of my choice. 5) Industrial grade dehumidifier (I use Santa Fe or Watchdog Brand). The humidity pulled from air is pumped back into the pool system near the mechanical room or outside. 6) Mini split for the pool room. Main floor HVAC covers the sleeping rooms, bathroom of basement and is always separated from pool room. You don’t want chlorinated air running through a main HVAC system. I look at having to replace the minisplit & dehumidifier about every 4 to 5 yrs because of the chlorinated air that goes through them. 7) Exhaust Fan leading to exterior which also pulls humid air out of the room as a supplemental support for the dehumidifier. When overhead lights are turned on, we have it so the exhaust fan kicks on as well. That’s it. We create a “bubble”, where no moisture gets into the other areas of home and the humid air gets pulled from the pool room.show more

There is increasing confidence that a large plume of... wildfire smoke will move into Alaska tonight and continue through Saturday from NW Canada. The bulk of smoke is expected to remain east of Fairbanks as another system moves in from the Bering Sea. Here's a look at timing. #akwxshow more

Excited to share our new reference-to-video feature in Grok... Imagine. You can drop in up to 7 image references and turn them into a video. The images can be characters, objects, or anything! Update the Grok app and give it a try! Honored to be part of this incredible team and contribute a small piece to it 🚀show more

This F-15 fighter jet is hooked up mid-air to... a tanker getting topped off when the pilot decides it’s time to go. The second he disconnects he banks hard and blasts away over the patchwork farmland below while the text pops up saying the Air Force doesn’t do “goodbye” — they just hit you with a “SEEEYUH!” and disappear into the sky. Would you ever ride along in a jet that treats aerial refueling like a quick gas station stop before vanishing like it was never there? Or is this exactly why USAF pilots live in a whole different reality from the rest of us?show more

Gekko Ability: Dizzy (E) | #VALORANT FIRE to send... Dizzy forward into the air. Dizzy charges up and sends out beams at enemies in their line of sight. When enemies are hit, they are blinded. When Dizzy Expires, they turn into a glob which can be picked up to be used again after a short cooldown.show more