Alex Zwink @AlexZwink Twitter profile

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 months

❤️ #okwx #texomawx #txwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Help.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

I....uh...don’t know how to feel about this.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Me: “National Weather Service Norman!” Caller: “Hello, are there going to be tornadoes in Norman in the next week?” Me: “Nope, no threat of tornadoes!” Caller: “Okay, thanks! *screams* ALEXA, HANG UP” ...Alexa didn’t hang up, and I had to hang up quietly without losing it.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

I’m a scientist, I swear.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 years

Me: “Good evening, National Weather Service!” Caller: “When is the next chance for severe weather for Oklahoma?” “There is a chance for thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday” “Any tornadoes?” “The chance for tornadoes looks extremely low.” *inhale* “AWWWWWWWWWWWW” *click*

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

“So what is your job like?” Me:

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

My view of Vivek leaving, one carpel tunnel inducing event later. What was that. #okwx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

My view today— primary hazard today is significant hail with any thunderstorms. As always…please tag our office with any reports! #okwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

Special 3Z flight. Felt like it was an appropriate message. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Ahhh, the duality of the internet.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

I may have been talked out of violence this morning.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

How to say you’re tired, without actually saying you’re tired.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

For my fellow NWS Forecasters: During a webinar to the public, have any of you accidentally provided your personal cell phone number instead of the office phone number? Asking for an idiot.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

The obligatory @NWSNorman view of @vmahale ’s view, where @ounwcm is the only one actually doing work. #okwx #txwx #texomawx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

My view as severe weather operations begin @NWSNorman —be sure to stay weather aware and be prepared to take action if a warning is issued for your location! #okwx #txwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Woo, I did a thing! (And according to the first picture, I’m so tired)

Mark Fox

@StillwaterMet

2 years

Congratulations to @NWSNorman meteorologist @AlexZwink , receiving his director award from @the @NWSDirector himself. Congrats, Alex. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 years

Lady calls the WFO: Lady: “Hi, what was the high and low for OKC yesterday” Me: “Lemme check...it was a high of 46, low of 29” Lady: “Okay, are you impacted by the shutdown?” Me: “Yes, I have not been paid.” Lady: “Ah...what was the low again?” Me: “29” #ShutdownStories

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Nothing like launching a weather balloon out of a shipping container. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Another case of the graphic published, versus the graphic I WANTED to make. Just trying to keep things current for 2021.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Well, I tried to be concise. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Nothing says a morning balloon launch like watching a skunk and a goose fight next to you while trying to launch the thing.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 months

My view of @vmahale ’s view, because the ride never dies. (With special guests @StillwaterMet and @ounwcm )

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

5 months

My view today--be sure to have a safety plan and stay weather aware as dangerous storms are expected this afternoon and tonight. #okwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

. @vmahale ’s view of my view of @vmahale ’s view after a day of warnings and the severe threat winding down. @vmahale -Inception

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

I love how there’s so much going on in this picture: -NWS Director asking me a question. -I’m wondering what lead to this situation. - @JBoettcher ’s reaction to a revelation. -Joe Friday possibly realizing he left the oven on. - @vmahale ready to jump a desk to issue a warning.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

“What’s your name, if you don’t mind me asking?” “Alex.” “Alex? That’s a girl’s name!” Thanks for calling NWS Norman, random caller.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 months

Funny you mention it, I left you a parting gift on NWSChat. And yes, all those eyes are shaking.

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

6 months

It's been awesome working with Alex for over 5 years! We'll miss him. Congrats on your promotion to WDTD @AlexZwink !

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

11 months

Good to see my career has peaked.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

When you’re at an outreach event, and you don’t remember if you left the oven on.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

During a midlife crisis, some people buy a motorcycle. Others buy custom made Pokémon dress shirts.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

For my lovely NWS coworkers.

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

@jamesaydelott @robbyfrostwx @StillwaterMet @ounwcm Our office chat room courtesy @AlexZwink :

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

I figured it was worth a shot. #Dorian

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 years

What a day to need to do the 12z OUN balloon launch. You know what? Time to go on a journey.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

@WxLiz @NWSSPC Oh man, had we known it was your first one, we would have been MUCH more obstructionist and made demands!

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Honestly, if your fake NWS Meteorologist doesn’t have police vests, pepper spray, and drives a Volkswagen Jetta, is he even trying?

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

I give the best interviews, I swear.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Was I wrong? Did you SEE that truck?

Rick Smith

@ounwcm

3 years

I’m guessing @AlexZwink is still at work...

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Walking into work just now. Me: “Hey guys! How are we doing today?” Phil, on the phone: “...No sir, our radars are not pointed at the ground.” Today is going to be a good day.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Just another day at the Weather Bureau.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

My (FIC rejected) Alternate Title: “Yesterday was the best time to make a severe weather plan. The next best time is now. Also, if we see you parked under an overpass, I can’t emphasize this enough: we will ruthlessly criticize you here in Ops. Ruthlessly. With no remorse.”

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

1 year

Alright everyone. It's May in Oklahoma, and we're looking at multiple days of storms starting tomorrow. Let's talk safety: ✅Make a severe weather plan. ✅Have more than one way to receive warnings. ✅Stay weather aware. It's time: Share and be prepared! #okwx #txwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Wayyyy too early to be dealing with this.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Just had one of our usual callers, an older woman, call in absolutely blitzed screaming “HAPPY 2020! WHATS THE WEATHER GOING TO BE LIKE FOR CHURCH?” Happy 2022, everyone!

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Ah yes, we’ve hit the “Baby Having Vietnam Flashback Celebratory Banner” part of work.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Well, this is a first.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Obligatory “My view of @vmahale ’s view” for the event. Oh wait a minute. The warning forecaster is @jayhawk2003 since Vivek carelessly abandoned us to hang out with some EMs in Durant this week! #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Remember evacuating at the beginning of the shift? Neither do I!

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

This evening was probably one of the most challenging shifts I’ve had issuing warnings. I hope everyone in the path of the tornadoes received them and took safety. Appreciate my colleagues on shift ( @spegwx @tscurl @AlexZwink @StillwaterMet @ounwcm @MatthewDaviesWx and John)!

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Me: “Good morning, National Weather Service!” Caller: “The TV is saying we’re in a slight risk!” “Currently for Edmond, there is only a marginal risk.” “So what can we expect?” “Some strong winds and hail the size of quarters” “So baseball size hail?!?” 😑

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

The forecast discussion I want to send. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Obligatory my view of @vmahale view. Because ya know…going home since someone had to throw a balloon into the sky this morning. Also I screwed this tweet up 3 times because that was at 6am. #okwx #txwx #texomawx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

My view as we prepare for another day of severe weather operations—be sure to stay weather aware and be prepared to take action if a warning is issued for your location! Also, please tag our office with any reports. #okwx #txwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 months

There’s…a lot to unpack here.

JZwink ⭕️

@JasonZwink

6 months

HAPPY BDAY TO MY LITTLE BRO @AlexZwink

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

And now let’s take a live look at Alex with the third round of storms developing in southwest Oklahoma and western north Texas. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

7 months

I really need to figure out how to not talk with my hands.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Well, this is the second year in a row that nobody attended the (not-so-) secret @NWSNorman balloon launch after the national weather festival! If only it could be scheduled for a better time! Oh well, 00Z calls! #NWF19 @WeatherFestival

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Here is the usual high quality weather content you can expect from me on social media.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

Me: “Hey guys, I took thunder out of the aviation forecast for Norman.” Atmosphere: *giggles* Thunder shakes the NWC 3 seconds later.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

To the person that just called, passed around the phone to 4 different people to tell the same story about something that lit up in the sky, and then to take the phone back to yell at me for failing our national security and that they have a science degree: I’m…sorry?

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Rick Smith

@ounwcm

1 year

@MatthewDaviesWx @NWSNorman I bet you’re right

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

I feel like this is going to be my last morning briefing.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

This is one of those “How did I end up here? I have no idea what I’m doing” kind of situations.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

I really need to learn how to talk without using my hands.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

7 years

Thanks Spotify. Spot on. @WWEDillinger

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

As I started my shift, I was told there was someone that called wanting a meteorologist and asked if I could call them back. I said sure. Find out it was a known chemtrail conspiracy theorist. I guess this is my officemates saying they missed me while I was gone for a week.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Obligatory my view of Vivek’s view. #okwx #texomawx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

2 years

My view today— be sure to stay weather aware! We will appreciate any reports of severe weather—please tag our office! #okwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

Definitely turned off all the lights in Ops so @dryadiabat and I can enjoy the incoming storms and lightning. #okwx #wxtwitter

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Just provided some of my best decision support service by letting a caller know that there are, in fact, still some Chuck E. Cheese still in business. Civil service at its finest.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

If you’re on the fence on applying to NWS Norman- Pros: You get to work with Rick! Cons: You have to suffer through working with me. Choose wisely!

Rick Smith

@ounwcm

3 years

Lots of opportunities for entry level meteorologists at NWS offices across the country, including WFO Norman!

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

I said I wasn’t going to do any shenanigans until I was outside the 1 year probationary period in the NWS. Guess what? Next month makes it 2 years.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

#okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Me, finally getting a day off and finding out I’m catching strays from work:

Oklahoma Mesonet

@okmesonet

1 year

Storm spotting with @Nolan_Meister or How many digs at @AlexZwink can we make?

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

Well, I WAS going to do a Facebook Live....

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

11 months

The correct answer for my costume was Miles Edgeworth from the Ace Attorney games! Austin Powers was a popular guess, as well as Beatles or a Vampire. (I managed to also sneak some of the character into the forecast discussion! Also: what a day for media training in the office)

Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

11 months

Good to see my career has peaked.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Usually I have something witty or funny to add to a photo. I just think this one is cute. 💖

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

I have wonderful coworkers.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 years

Attention Meteorologists! Have you ever wanted the opportunity to communicate with NWS forecasters across the United States? Have you ever wanted to participate in training NWS Forecasters? Have you ever said to yourself "I want Alex's job."?

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Good morning everyone. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

7 months

This is the moment where I stare in the mirror in the morning and keep repeating to myself “service above self”.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 months

I still think of this from time to time.

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

3 years

What is this nightmare.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

9 months

Just had someone call to ask about the weather this next week, proceed to get on the topic of Egg Nog, then asked if I was a “Nog Hog”. Merry Christmas, everyone. Service above self.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 months

My view of @vmahale ’s view of convincing kids that our high stress job at times can be kinda neat. Now with jazz hands! #okwx #txwx #wxtwitter

National Weather Ctr

@NWCNorman

6 months

Come out and see us and the @NWSNorman at the @sciencemuseumok for Storm Safety Day!

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

HEY TWITTER GUESS WHAT, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHERE MY SNAPCHAT OVERFLOWS TO HERE. YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

7 years

Albuquerque. On repeat. For 3 hours. Let me relive my early teenage years. #WeirdAl2018

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

You know you’re in for an adventure when the MIC is looking at forecast models and says “Well this doesn’t look good.”

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Obligatory my view of @Nolan_Meister ’s view of @vmahale ’s view of severe weather today. Stay weather aware and send us reports tonight! #okwx #texomawx #txwx

Nolan Meister

@Nolan_Meister

1 year

My view of Vivek’s view of severe weather tonight

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Happy to go down with the ship with you two. 🫡 @Nolan_Meister @MesoMaxWx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

8 months

And then us at the back of the class.

Mark Fox

@StillwaterMet

8 months

So it’s a theme of mine: @NWSNorman mets reviewing the events from the past few events. #okwx @ounwcm

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

The more I think about it, the more I feel like all I did was littered. But I went to great lengths to litter. Strapped a helium balloon to the thing. Advanced littering. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

The obligatory taking a picture of @vmahale watching tonight’s storms here @NWSNorman ! #okwx #texomawx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 years

Whoever you were, thank you for absolutely startling me, and then making me laugh hysterically.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

You all knew this was coming. (With special guest @RyanBunkerWx ) #okwx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

My view this evening—primary hazard with these storms have been large hail. #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

3 years

SCREENSHOT OF SOUNDING OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN.

Mark Fox

@StillwaterMet

3 years

0Z launch at @NWSNorman yes, @AlexZwink : it is happening #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

1 year

Obligatory, my view of @vmahale ’s….view? #okwx #txwx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

1 year

My view today is a little different since I worked the midnight shift last night… Even so, it’s hard not to take an occasional glance at home! Be sure to stay weather aware across western north Texas and southwest Oklahoma through this evening! #okwx #txwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

6 years

Thought about this entire situation, and decided to title the second radiosonde.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Mood going into tonight’s mid shift (with a special guest appearance by one of @jayhawk2003 ’s professional hand analysis): #okwx

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

4 years

@pmarshwx Well, I’m working today and our relationship is pretty antagonistic, soooooooo...

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Yeah buddy, I’m as excited as you are for launching this balloon in the rain.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Okay, thanks Gary. I don’t know if he’s giving advice due to the rain, or preparing for a murder.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

5 years

Keep an eye in Norman for a radiosonde in your yard, because that balloon came RIGHT back down. I think it may have landed on the OU golf course.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Sitting here in Ops, see bright flashes of white light outside. Start freaking out, thinking I’m the worst meteorologist ever and something must have pulsed back up. Nope, fireworks.

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Alex Zwink

@AlexZwink

2 years

Seriously, I’ve been watching a traffic jam on Jenkins for the past 2 hours.

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

2 years

Today is a great day to be outside! High temperatures in the 60s/70s, slight breeze, and sunny skies! Don't be like us: having an existential crisis as we look outside. Go out and enjoy it for us. We wish we could be at the Norman medieval fair as well! #okwx #texomawx