Ric Kearbey

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Meteorologist, Founder, Weather Nerdy

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Join date: Mar 19, 2025

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Ric Kearbey is a veteran meteorologist with over two decades of experience educating the public on weather and climate. His forecasts have been featured nationally on Good Morning America and ABC World News Tonight and trusted by major organizations like the St. Louis Cardinals. Ric has covered everything from Super Bowl forecasts to extreme weather events, earning multiple awards for his broadcast excellence.

A passionate science communicator, Ric has written for major media outlets, led climate education initiatives, and even uses drone technology to capture weather’s impact from a new perspective. As the founder of Weather Nerdy, he combines expertise with engaging storytelling to make weather fascinating and accessible for everyone.

Posts (15)

May 28, 2025 ∙ 3 min

How this Hawaiian volcano blasted lava higher than the Empire State Building

On May 25, 2025, Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano launched a jaw-dropping eruption, sending lava over 1,000 feet into the sky—nearly the height of the Empire State Building. The eruption lit up the Halemaʻumaʻu crater with molten fountains, ash, volcanic glass, and toxic vog, marking one of the most dramatic displays in recent memory. Here's the explosive science behind the spectacle and why it could happen again.

May 18, 2025 ∙ 5 min

The 600 Mile Supercell Tornado That Shocked the Nation

On May 15–16, 2025, a deadly tornado outbreak ripped through the Midwest and Southeast, spawning 29 tornadoes, issuing 7 tornado emergencies, and claiming 28 lives. From Kentucky to St. Louis, the skies turned savage — but what caused this explosion of storms? Weather Nerdy breaks down the science behind the chaos in our signature style.

May 10, 2025 ∙ 3 min

What exactly is an atmospheric river, and why is it aiming for Florida now?

A rare “atmospheric river” is soaking Florida this weekend, but what exactly is it—and why are we hearing about them more often? From sky rivers to climate change, we break down what’s happening and why it matters.