Staff reporter, @watchdutyapp. @mediaatillinois science journalism MS grad. Incident tweets are not emergency advice. Posts my own. Lifelong Californian.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined June 2011
What began as a service for three Northern California counties has become a lifeline for millions. And now, @watchdutyapp has expanded its service nationwide. Our team of hundreds remains committed to providing accurate, actionable information you can use when wildfires strike.
When you're faced with an emergency like a wildfire, where do you turn for information? As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.
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We acknowledge that no one has the bandwidth for this, but if it helps: -It’s ‘sleight of hand’ -It’s ‘bated breath’ -It’s ‘lo and behold’ -It's 'buck naked' -It’s ‘brass tacks’ -It’s ‘free rein’ -It’s ‘toe the line'
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NWS San Diego has issued new Coastal Flood Warning for near-record/record-breaking tides and possible widespread coastal inundation in SoCal Sun-Thu. And there's no king tides or major storms in the mix yet...just elevated sea levels from extreme El Nino plus long-term warming.
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(1/2) As the Timber and Plaskett fires burned along the Big Sur coast, Watch Duty reporters shared updates on evacuations, road closures, and containment as crews worked to protect the communities there. Watch Duty Cofounder and CEO John Mills joins the Big Sur podcast and shares how we started, how alerts are made, and how technology can help people without replacing human judgment.
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2:03pm CDT #SPC Day2 #FireWX Critical: portions of northeast wyoming, far southeastern montana, and far western south dakota spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_w…
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A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arizona and New Mexico until 9 PM MDT
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Flash Flood Warning including Claremont CA, San Dimas CA and La Verne CA until 2:00 PM PDT
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Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Alhambra CA, Montebello CA, Monterey Park CA hasta las 10:45 AM PDT
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Los Angeles CA, East Los Angeles CA and South Gate CA until 10:45 AM PDT
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Monitor the latest on the weather over the next several hours. There is a very low chance of a weak tornado developing with any showers and thunderstorms across southern and central #LACounty. Be weather aware. If winds increase suddenly, go indoors. #CAwx #LARain
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Flash Flood Warning continues for Santa Barbara County, CA until 9:15 AM PDT
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Impressive line of strong to severe thunderstorms along Central Coast, including SLO & western SBA counties. Special Marine Warnings are in effect for potential waterspouts, & there's even a Severe T-storm Warning over land for strong winds (with a "possible tornado" tag). #CAwx
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On October 21, 2007, the Harris Fire ignited near the U.S.–Mexico border. At the height of the firestorms, seven fires burned across San Diego County, including the Witch Creek, Rice Canyon, and Poomacha fires. The fires claimed 10 civilian lives, injured 23 civilians and 89 firefighters, and burned approximately 369,000 acres, destroying an estimated 1,600 homes. More than 6,200 fire personnel fought to control the wildland fires. As we remember those impacted and honor the firefighters and first responders who served our community, we’re reminded of how quickly wildfires can spread and how important it is to be ready before disaster strikes. Here are a few important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones: ✅ Sign up for emergency alerts. ✅ Know your evacuation routes. ✅ Prepare a go-bag for your family and pets. ✅ Clear dry vegetation around your home. ✅ Be ready to evacuate when directed. 📸 Image 1: Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press 📸 Image 2-9: County News Article (November 2007)
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In case you missed it, this was recorded live and is now available. Over the past couple of hours, a line of severe thunderstorms has developed along California's Central Coast and a potentially strong/damaging tornado likely occurred near Heber-Overgaard in Arizona.
On Wed, Oct 21 at 3pm PT, I'll have a livestream to discuss the unusually deep early season low pressure system off the CA coast, the rain will bring to much of the state, and its potential to generate severe thunderstorms in unusual places. youtube.com/live/5Dms27gUhpU
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Santa Maria CA, Lompoc CA and Orcutt CA until 8:45 PM PDT
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Severe thunderstorm conditions happening now in western #SantaBarbaraCounty. If you hear thunder, go indoors immediately. Stay away from creeks, streams and low-lying areas. #ReadySBC
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Santa Maria CA, Lompoc CA and Orcutt CA until 8:45 PM PDT
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Could be very dynamic across SLO/SBA counties later this afternoon. Some sunshine will help destabilize the atmosphere, resulting in the potential for some strong thunderstorms.
Heads Up!!!! Threat of severe weather across #SanLuisObispo and #SantaBarbara counties: - When: 4-8 PM today - What's Possible - Thunderstorm wind gusts 55+ MPH - Frequent lightning - Isolated, weak tornadoes #CAwx
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Here are the updated rainfall totals for this evening through Thursday night. A band of light to moderate rain will move through the region this evening. Scattered showers will follow from late tonight into Thursday along with a slight chance of a thunderstorm! ☔️
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Due to the inclement weather the weekly NOAA Weather Radio test from Los Angeles County through San Luis Obispo County will be postponed. And given the forecast for tomorrow it may be postponed until next Wednesday. #CAwx #NWR
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⚠️ Flash Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 4:00 PM MDT (3:00 PM MST) for portions of Coconino County. This includes Moenkopi. More info: weather.gov/fgz/wwa?wfo=KFGZ…. #azwx
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⚠️ Tornado Warning ⚠️ in effect until 9:45 AM MST for portions of Coconino County. This includes Flagstaff, Doney Park, Sunset Crater N.M., Timberline, East Flagstaff, and Wupatki Trails. More info: weather.gov/fgz/wwa?wfo=KFGZ…. #azwx
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