Colin McCarthy
Worldwide Extreme Weather | Storm Chaser | Digital Creator @MyRadarWx | Atmospheric Science @ucdavis ‘26 | contact: [email protected]
121,761
Followers
215
Following
5,441
Tweets
732.4
Avg Engagement
1,598
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @US_Stormwatch's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2017-07-06
- Verification:No
- Location:California
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,247
- Avg Likes per Tweet:454.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:277.8
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,247 tweetsThe account has high average likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. Their content is often shared widely, especially when it includes rare or extreme weather events.
454.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
277.8
Avg Retweets/Tweet
1,476,056
Total Likes
902,070
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
17
Median Likes
11
Median Retweets
210
75th Percentile
172,266
Top Tweet
6.02
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
52.3%
Original
30.2%
Replies
13.4%
Retweets
4.1%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
1.3%
With Media
78.8%
With Links
54.7%
With #Tags
52.4%
With @Mentions
2.0%
With Emojis
199
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.58
Reply/Original Ratio
0.3
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
75.5%
Weekday Posts
24.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,247 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 436 retweets (13% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,247 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe audience is primarily interested in extreme weather, storm chasing, and atmospheric science. They are likely weather enthusiasts, students, and general audiences looking for real-time updates and dramatic footage.
Average
Audience Quality
21.1%
Suspicion Index
23.5%
Low-Quality %
95
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
37.4%
Empty Bio
14.7%
<10 Tweets
20.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
41.2%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
83.2%
No URL
9.6%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
93,230,488
Total Potential Reach
95
Median Follower Reach
361
75th Percentile Reach
12.0%
>1K followers
1.8%
>10K followers
0.4%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
71.0%
Creators
35,484 accounts
14.3%
Consumers
7,170 accounts
14.7%
Dormant
7,346 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
1,282
Verified Followers
1.39% of total
13,559
Protected Accounts
14.67% of total
9 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,106,657 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @Nashgrier | 6,139,665 | Influencer | Family, Comedy, Lifestyle |
| @verified | 4,201,343 | - | - |
| @mikeseidel | 2,482,050 | Meteorologist | Weather, Channel, Meteorology |
| @JAfridi10 | 2,259,547 | Entrepreneur | Cricket, Business, Philanthropy |
| @StephanieAbrams | 1,956,785 | Meteorologist | Weather, Meteorology, Morning TV |
| @rickmercer | 1,684,409 | Comedian | Comedy, Politics, Canada |
| @maggieNYT | 1,658,757 | Journalist | Politics, Journalism, Analysis |
| @ColinCowherd | 1,625,506 | Sports Commentator | Sports, Media, Investing |
| @NOAASatellites | 1,558,324 | Environmental Science | environment, security, data |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
57,829
Followers With Bio
34,629
Followers Without Bio
62.55%
% With Bio
37.45%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,247 analyzed484,861
Combined Engagement
299,001
Total Likes
185,860
Total Retweets
96,972
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Tonga's Hunga Tonga volcano just had one of the most violent volcano eruptions ever captured on satellite. https://t.co/M2D2j52gNn
The storm surge is so powerful from #HurricaneIan that it has brought a shark into the city streets of Fort Myers. 🎥@BradHabuda https://t.co/RHY0kK5RHR
RT @warriors: NBA CHAMPS. WORLD CHAMPS. #DubNation, STAND UP! 🏆 https://t.co/iylELyLgGa
Hard to comprehend the scale of the flood disaster in Pakistan, the 5th most populated nation in the world. Nearly 1400 dead, 1 million houses damaged or destroyed, and 50,000,000 people displaced. 1/3 of the country is underwater. https://t.co/NFd15q3g7I
Orchard Park, home of the @BuffaloBills, has seen 66 inches of snow in the last 24 hours! This is the highest 24-hour snow total ever recorded in New York state. 📸: @BuffaloBills https://t.co/0TA75yr8M9
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently highlights rare and extreme weather events, which drives engagement. Content that includes dramatic visuals, such as sharks in city streets or record snowfall, tends to perform exceptionally well. Collaborations with other creators or experts, like @BradHabuda, enhance credibility and reach.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 121,761
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @US_Stormwatch reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 121,761 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 732.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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