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Meteorologist @WHO13 Views are my own

Des Moines, Iowa
Joined May 2011
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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Jeriann Ritter
4 months
Black Sky sent us this image showing the track of the Greenfield tornado.
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1 year
Hunter Ites shared this from NW of Iowa Falls on this Friday night.
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
It is going to be dry and chilly in Ames on Saturday. Please let your friends know.
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
WHO-13 broke in overnight... we had 3 meteorologists at the station covering the storms. We did live updates at 1:30 AM, 2 AM, and 2:30 AM. Sorry you missed it.
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Dr. David Hannum
2 years
Was interesting at 2:00am-2:30am when severe thunderstorms impacted DSM metro and not one local WX professional up and in their stations discussing storms. Lot of ozone due to LTG, winds and the like. Sure can remember nights I did SVR WX duty in my AF WX days!
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
It is this cold.
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2 years
A Winter Storm will hit the state hard by Thursday. Please watch the weather if you have travel plans. I would travel Wednesday morning or Saturday in Iowa.
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1 year
It is sunflower season @badgercreekstatepark in Van Meter.
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2 years
@dsmwx Jason Parkin is back at @WHOWeather . You can see him this weekend.
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
Molly McCauley in Waukee shared this 9ft snowman with us. This is what March spring break fun in Iowa looks like.
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Jeriann Ritter
8 years
I'm using this... All of our forecasts are not wrong from here on out, we just have "alternative forecasts"!
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6 years
Loving my new shirt... thanks Sheri Guess and Albia. LOL
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4 years
This is the worst storm I have witnessed in my 20 years. I'm so glad we don't have any injuries reported.
@NWSSPC
NWS Storm Prediction Center
4 years
An intense derecho moved from far southeast South Dakota into Ohio yesterday (8/10/20). This derecho traveled approximately 770 miles in 14 hours and produced widespread damaging wind gusts, including numerous wind gusts over 74 mph (65 kt) & several over 90 mph in central Iowa.
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
Exciting day at the factory with a new morning anchor in house. So excited to have the hip Jodi Long waking up early with us permanently.
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
Whenever you see a Cyclone Cloud the Cyclones win. This is a great sign.
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Jeriann Ritter
9 months
This is the latest GFS weather computer model showing 4-8" snow totals across Iowa by Friday morning with the heaviest amounts falling overnight in Southern Iowa. Posted on 1/10/24
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Jeriann Ritter
10 months
This is great!
@CFBONFOX
FOX College Football
10 months
When you get the W in the snow, you gotta make some snow angels ☃️😇 @CycloneFB
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Live looking over the tornado damage from Madison County this morning. If you want to help with cleanup, please call this number first.
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
The weather in Ames on Saturday is looking "Purdy".
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Please be smart and not scared this afternoon. You should be in a safe spot in between 4-8 PM.
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Jeriann Ritter
4 months
If it looks like a fish and smells like a fish... it is a fish. This looks like a derecho with more than 600 miles of wind damage reports.
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3 years
I'm so excited for this. I get to be a part of the 2021 Rokerthon. I will be talking about Iowa's weather from the new Lauridsen Skatepark on Monday morning.
@TODAYshow
TODAY
3 years
. @alroker has an important announcement: #Rokerthon is back, this time aiming for a record in Most People in an Online Weather Reporting Video Relay!
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Jeriann Ritter
5 years
So excited for the Long family.
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WHO 13 News
5 years
Channel 13’s Jodi Long Welcomes Baby Boy
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
This is a behind the scenes look of Today in Iowa. @WHO13news @JodiLongWHO13 @AndyFales
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
#Rokerthon Rocks! Thanks for talking about Iowa's weather this morning @alroker .
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
Kayceena Worrell had this hail damage at the Home Depot in West Des Moines this afternoon. @whoweather
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Can this day get any more memorable on 2/22/22 with 22 degrees?
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Jeriann Ritter
4 months
Please adjust your plans in between 3-6 PM to be in a safe spot with more severe storms hitting Iowa hard this afternoon.
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3 years
Stay home on this New Year’s Day. Roads are rough.
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Jeriann Ritter
5 years
Thanks for all your support.
@WHO13news
WHO 13 News
5 years
Life with Type 1 Diabetes: Team Effort for Meterologist Jeriann Ritter's Family
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Jeriann Ritter
5 years
We are working Sheri Guess extra hard on this hot Thursday. Sports Clip said they couldn’t do it.
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4 years
Merry Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful one.
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5 years
The weather is perfect for an I-Cubs game.
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2 years
Raining hard with strong winds in Van Meter around 6:30 PM.
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6 years
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Jeriann Ritter
4 years
Darrin Jones took this amazing photo at sunset in Okoboji on Wednesday. Sunset is at around 4:45 PM. The earliest of the year this week.
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Jeriann Ritter
4 years
This is what happens when the weather is beautiful. @EdWilsonWX13HD
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2 years
Bacon at the Bus Stop on this Friday morning.
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
The curling iron is hot again. Rick Mosley Hair and Mackenzie taught me the new way to do it. What do you think?
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
This is exciting!
@NWSDesMoines
NWS Des Moines
6 years
Des Moines is currently at 39.1" of snow since January 11. We could break our 40-day snowfall record (43.5" 1912) with the snowfall expected Tuesday night-Wednesday! #IAwx
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Can anyone else who is trying to work from home relate?
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Jeriann Ritter
9 months
So fun to watch. You go girl!
@CalynTReports
Calyn Thompson
9 months
Happy New Year! 🎉 Kicking off 2024 with a new face this morning. Welcome Metinka Slater! She joins the @WHO13news as a part time contributor. We’re happy to have her part of the team!
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
This is interesting. Tabatha told us this "visitor" showed up on the ring camera in Ankeny today.
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2 years
Stay home please.
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2 years
We are in hog heaven at the Iowa State Fair. #baconbox #creamsicles
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Jeriann Ritter
4 years
This is a look at Kearney, Nebraska this morning. This same storm will be hitting Iowa by tonight.
@BradAnderson_WX
Brad Anderson
4 years
Slick conditions in central Nebraska. You can see that a truck has slid of the Interstate near Kearney. Please take it slow.
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Jeriann Ritter
5 years
Exciting News!
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WHO 13 News
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The secret's out! Congrats @JodiLongWHO13 and Ra Shaan! #teamskeetah
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
Thanks for the nice message. I will miss waking up with you too. I am excited to get more sleep and try a new challenge. I will be doing the same thing, just at a different time.
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Mary Lynn
2 years
@JeriannWX Jeriann, I just read that you are moving to the noon/4:00 pm broadcasts. Will miss your early morning forecasts & your weather rating for the day!!!
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Anyone else singing this today? @JodiLongWHO13 @AndyFales @WHO13news
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Happy Frigid Friday!
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Jeriann Ritter
5 years
Today is a big day. I get to meet the generously lady who has been sending me all these beautiful outfits. I’m looking forward to thanking her in person.
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Jeriann Ritter
9 months
I’m worried about these large piles blocking the stop signs.
@rogerriley
Roger Riley
9 months
Giant snow mountain by Ames Public Library @WHOWeather @WHO13news
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
You are welcome. I hope this helps take your Monday up a notch.
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Jeriann Ritter
4 years
I got to talk weather and life with Ginger Zee tonight. So thankful for her inspiring story and Count The Kicks.
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7 months
Please give a warm Iowa welcome to @KatieKaplanTV .
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9 months
This is funny!
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Jeremy
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Cooped up in the house and I decided to have some fun with my favorite weather team! @JeriannWX @WHOWeather
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4 months
Thinking and praying for folks in Greenfield.
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Jeriann Ritter
1 year
Calyn Thompson is changing lives. She is one of a kind. I feel lucky to work with her.
@WHO13news
WHO 13 News
1 year
WHO 13's Calyn Thompson reveals breast cancer journey
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Jeriann Ritter
4 months
25 years goes by fast.
@HelloIowa13
Hello Iowa!
4 months
Jeriann reflects on 25 years at WHO 13
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
I loved hanging with the 132d Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard today.
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2 years
It felt like summer yesterday. It will feel even warmer today. Stay cool!
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2 years
The super seniors are ready for Football Friday in Primetime. @WHOWeather
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2 years
If your hair starts to stand up, this is a sign of a strong storm moving in. When thunder roars, get indoors.
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4 years
Wow Weather!
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7 months
This isn't official yet. I think it will be by 6 PM. This is the warmest February day ever in Des Moines.
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2 years
It is a picture perfect day to stay home and take some beautiful snowstorm photos. Thanks for this cool one.
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1 year
The wow weather is here! Enjoy.
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4 years
San Diego weather is here to stay.
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Jeriann Ritter
3 months
Funnel clouds in Booneville tonight.
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
It is going to be that nice today.
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Jeriann Ritter
1 year
1” of welcome rain fell in Van Meter by 9:30 AM.
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1 year
Grab a hot cup of coffee and join us for Today in Iowa Sunday @WHO13news .
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3 years
Please let my husband know the weather will be picture perfect this weekend to get the Christmas lights up.
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This is what Working Mom's Leg Wrestling looks like @MeganReuther @WHO13news . We need to practice more.
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
Already missing her...
@SoundOFF13
SoundOFF
6 years
What's Bugging @AndyFales on his birthday, of all days? Saying goodbye to his co-host @BrookeBouma as she leaves EARLY morning television news.
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2 years
Around an inch of snow fell overnight in Van Meter. The first average snowfall is typically on November 15th.
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@AndyFales Happy Birthday to this young looking guy who is fun to wake up with.
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8 years
I'm forecasting a lot of weather love this week.
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4 years
Hello Beautiful! Above Average March Temps + Light Winds + Sunny Skies = A Perfect 10 Weather Rating
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1 year
Light colored clothing is recommended this time of the year. @WHOWeather @WXMegs
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2 years
This sundog is a sign of how cold it is in Iowa today. The bitter cold and the strong winds are making it feel like -30. @WHO13news
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2 years
Is fog good for fishing? We will soon find out. #okoboji
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3 months
3-6" of rain fell just south of I-80 today.
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9 months
A look at Hwy 71 in between Auburn and Carroll on this Sunday. @northwestiowaroads
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
Wow! This storm over performed.
@BrettMcWx
Brett McIntyre
2 years
Officially 5.9" of snow so far at the Des Moines International Airport.
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Jeriann Ritter
5 years
I’m forecasting I will be 5 pounds heavier on Monday. Very thankful to wake up with these fine friends. @ WHO TV Channel 13 News
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
The weather looks sweet on Saturday.
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
I made it! 3 AM update on Wednesday morning... it is still snowing and roads are rough. It took me 40 minutes to drive from Van Meter to downtown Des Moines with no cars on the roads. Plows are out and working it. I did see 4 cars in the ditch.
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Storm Team coverage is coming up tonight on the 6 & 10. #who13
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Jeriann Ritter
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The heaviest snow will move across Iowa after 8 PM. Travel will be impacted overnight and throughout the day on Friday. The winds will be gusting close to 40 MPH. Please stay home if you can on Friday.
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2 years
This is the coolest day of the week to be at the Iowa State Fair. @IowaStateFair Be prepared for some afternoon showers.
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Jeriann Ritter
7 years
I love Fridays! So many viewers letting me know they like the dress and hair. Thanks to Wendy…
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1 year
3 PM on April 4th.... this screams something crazy is going on.
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1 year
Notice the high cirrus clouds at Grays Lake on this warm Wednesday. This means change is on the way.
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
The Today in Iowa team all look a little shorter this morning. @AndyFales @JodiLongWHO13 @WHO13news
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3 years
Almost an inch of beneficial rain fell in Van Meter on this Father’s Day. Happy Day!
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Jeriann Ritter
6 years
Des Moines is in the record books with record high snowfall totals. January totals were at 18.7" and 25.1" now in February.
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Jeriann Ritter
2 years
Be on the lookout. Kim Heinbuch took these picture on the Jordan Creek Trail. She captured this full grown Bobcat in mid-March. @WHO13news
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Jeriann Ritter
3 years
Kevin Willey said the quarter size hail came down for a while in Grimes around 5:30 PM.
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Jeriann Ritter
4 years
The wonderful weather continues.
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