As the sun rises this morning, @NOAA's #GOESEast (#GOES19) 🛰️ is zooming in on the Southern Plains, where there is a #SlightRisk for severe thunderstorms today over parts of northern Texas and western Oklahoma. Severe wind gusts and hail are possible.

Latest updates: https://t.co/WVBocq2Rl9

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RT @NOAADrought: #DroughtMonitor 5/19: Extreme or Exceptional Drought (D3/D4) persists in large parts of the West, High Plains, South/Southeast, and southern Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Drought also continues in the Northeast.

#Drought2026's Footprint: 52.1% of the US
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RT @NOAADrought: New Seasonal Drought Outlook by @NOAA's @NWSCPC

Expected drought development: Northwest across to the Upper Midwest, CA/NV

Improvement: Northeast, Four Corners, S. Plains, South/Southeast + a bit of the Mid-Atlantic

Otherwise, drought persists. https://t.co/s8Wz6Q9cl6 @NWS https://t.co/1LY0GKLgbg

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RT @NWS: Memorial Day weekend will bring many of us to the beach. Use this rip current survivor story as a good reminder of how to survive if you're caught in a rip current.
“Then I realized the ocean was gonna win.”
Luckily, Jake remembered to “swim parallel to the shoreline” -- the most important safety tip for escaping and surviving a rip current. https://t.co/FShC7UZeBI

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RT @NWS: Are you planning to spend an extended amount of time in the sun soon? Remember, friends don’t let friends get a sunburn.
Here’s your safe summer checklist:
✔️ sunscreen
✔️ sunglasses
✔️ hat
✔️ protective clothing
✔️ shade
#DontFryDay! https://t.co/HYq5uDAFhp

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RT @NWSWPC: Scattered flash flooding potential from the Ohio Valley to the western Gulf Coast States the next couple of days https://t.co/A3RX3bwD5b

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RT @NWSWPC: Another threat of severe thunderstorms today across the southern High Plains https://t.co/A3RX3bwD5b

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RT @NWSWPC: A wet and unsettled Memorial Day weekend is in store for much of the East, while the West remains warm and dry https://t.co/A3RX3bwD5b

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RT @SchomakerAstrid: Thank you, South Africa 🇿🇦 for a memorable #BiodiversityDay flagship event that showcased whole-of-society engagement and demonstrated commitment to biodiversity action guided by the #KMGBF.

The resolve we saw here will carry us forward as we prepare for a pivotal #COP17Armenia.

“Protecting biodiversity is a shared global responsibility that requires collective action across nations, sectors and communities. No country can achieve this alone. South Africa’s remarkable biodiversity wealth, as one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, places it at the forefront of global conservation efforts. Through its commitment to protecting nature and promoting sustainable development, South Africa is demonstrating the leadership and partnerships needed to safeguard biodiversity for present and future generations, “ Said Executive Secretary for @UNBiodiversity , Ms Astrid Schomaker. - Environmentza

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Read the #BiodiversityDay 2026 message by Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates.

This year's theme is "Acting locally for global impact"

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#IDB2026 #LocalAction https://t.co/7BWwwiLLEV

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