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Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

4 months

Ridiculous tornado footage--immediately me think of this diagram from Fujita:

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4 months

NEW Team Dominator ground and drone intercept of multiple vortex #tornado shredding wind turbines SW of Greenfield, Iowa. FULL video -

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A vortex-centered radar animation of the tornadic supercell that tracked from northeast Arkansas to Kentucky on Friday. Data from four different radars were used to create this loop. #arwx #mowx #tnwx #kywx

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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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@vmahale

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10 years ago on May 20, 2013: The Newcastle-South Oklahoma City-Moore EF5 Tornado. Learn more: #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar animation of the April 19, 2023 Central Oklahoma tornadoes that affected locations in and near Cole, Washington, Slaughterville, Etowah, Pink, Bethel Acres, and Shawnee. The storm-scale evolution is one I won't forget! #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

Yesterday’s supercell that produced the ~4.5” hailstone near Okemah had an incredible 235 knots of storm top divergence prior to hail report. #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

From earlier this evening: A vortex-centered radar animation of the tornadic supercell that affected Amory, Mississippi. Low-level convergence becomes cyclonic convergence as cell mergers occur prior to tornadogenesis southwest of Amory. #mswx

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@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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@vmahale

3 years

Ominous radar signatures occurred a few minutes ago as a tornado moved through locations from Woodridge to Darien, Illinois (west of Chicago). CC indicates that debris was lofted to ~20,000 ft. #ilwx

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@vmahale

4 years

From earlier today: A vortex-centered radar animation of the tornadic supercell that affected Centreville and Brent, Alabama. #alwx

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@vmahale

1 year

600 dam at 500 mb on tonight’s 00Z OUN sounding: #okwx

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@vmahale

6 years

NWP is an amazing scientific achievement. #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

Radar throwback from May 31, 2013: The El Reno Tornado and Oklahoma City Flash Flooding Event. The tornadic threat for the Oklahoma City metro transitions to a significant flash flooding event. #okwx

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3 years

Radar throwback: The Xenia, Ohio, tornadic supercell from the 1974 Super Outbreak as seen by the CVG WSR-57. Image courtesy WFO ILN.

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from May 3, 1999 Tornado Outbreak- Read more about the event here: (1/2) #okwx

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@vmahale

5 years

Radar life cycle of the tornado that passed to the south of Lawrence, Kansas, and dissipated as it approached Kansas City. #kswx

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@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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@vmahale

5 months

Radar throwback from one year ago (April 19, 2023): Supercells produced tornadoes across central Oklahoma that affected locations in and near Cole, Washington, Slaughterville, Etowah, Pink, Bethel Acres, and Shawnee. Significant deviant motion occurred with these tornadoes. #okwx

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@vmahale

3 years

Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring 23 entry level meteorologists at 18 different forecast offices (including the Norman WFO!). Check out the details here:

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2 years

Radar throwback from last night: I decided to issue a tornado warning for the OKC metro because of rapid evolution from low-level convergence to cyclonic convergence as an RFD surge occurred. It's always worthwhile to look back on the radar data for the storms you warned! #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from August 19, 2007: The remnant low of Tropical Storm Erin deepens across central Oklahoma during the early morning hours. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Excellent presentation given today by @CameronJNixon to @NWSNorman and @NWSSPC on a new paradigm for hail forecasting!

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@vmahale

4 years

Radar throwback from last night when damaging wind gusts moved through Norman. The TOKC TWDR had ~80-85 knots (92-98 mph) very close to the radar. First time I had wind gusts up to 90 mph in a severe thunderstorm warning/statement. Note: There was a ~5 min gap in data. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

As we begin a new school year, here's a fun throw back from my final @OUNightly weathercast. My advice to the students is to take advantage of any opportunities that you can! Even though I didn’t go into broadcast meteorology, the experience did help me become a better speaker.

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from May 10, 2010: Multiple tornadoes develop in the south Oklahoma City metro. At times, simultaneous tornadoes are ongoing with the supercell in southeast Norman/eastern Cleveland County. (1/2) #okwx

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@vmahale

6 years

Ph.D. Defense Complete!

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@vmahale

3 years

Radar throwback from May 20, 2013: The Newcastle-South OKC-Moore EF5 Tornado. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

When in VCP 112, be sure to use Level 3 (top) rather than Level 2 (bottom) data for velocity. VCP 112 is a Multi-PRF Dealiasing Algorithm that combines velocity data from a high PRF Doppler scan with a lower PRF Doppler scan, which is combined in the Level 3 product. #okwx

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@vmahale

4 years

Today’s Oklahoma City’s high temperature of 4 °F was: •3 °F colder than the previous record low temperature •13 °F colder than the previous record cold high temperature •51 °F below average •Only the 5th time the high temperature has been 4 °F or colder since Nov 1890 #okwx

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@vmahale

4 months

Hard to believe I started my National Weather Service career as a SCEP 15 years ago today--time flies!

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@vmahale

4 months

Radar throwback from earlier this evening (5/28/24): The supercell that produced 5" hail near Levelland, Texas, had 76 dBZ to ~22,000 ft above radar level (ARL), 60 dBZ to ~40,000 ft ARL, and a long, three-body hail spike. For context, the -20 °C height is ~20,000 ft. #txwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from 10 years ago on May 19, 2013: A vortex-centered animation of the cyclic supercell that produced tornadoes that affected Edmond, Arcadia, Luther, and Carney. The highest rated tornado was the EF3 Carney tornado. #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

My view today—be sure to stay weather aware this afternoon into the evening (especially across southern Oklahoma and north Texas). Also, we will appreciate any reports of severe weather. Be sure to tag our office! #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

4 months

Models are useful tools, but it's essential to compare them to observations--especially today, where many have shown a dry bias with the moisture return. Also, remember they don't pinpoint the exact location of supercells (i.e., don't take UH tracks literarily). #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

6 months

My view today--be sure to have a safety plan and stay weather aware as severe weather is expected this afternoon and evening! Large, destructive hail and tornadoes are the potential hazards. Storms will be moving quickly to the northeast. #okwx #texomawx

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

6 months

Now is the time to prepare for possible severe weather this afternoon and evening.

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@vmahale

4 years

A hot and humid balloon launch this evening! #okwx

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@vmahale

5 years

Yesterday evening was the busiest August shift that I’ve worked on the warning desk. 25 severe thunderstorm and 2 tornado warnings with the most strongly worded severe thunderstorm warning I’ve issued for damaging wind gusts. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Listening to survivor stories is an important part of being on the damage survey team as people often want to share their stories with us. Some of the stories are incredible. I’m also amazed at how nice people are to us even though they just went through a horrible situation.

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

1 year

Survey crew in McClain County (near Cole) just uploaded this picture back to the office. Four people were in this house when the tornado hit. All survived by sheltering under a mattress in their mud room. #okwx

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@vmahale

5 years

A mix of dragonflies and monarch butterflies as the cold front moved by (have to look carefully in the photo!)... #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

A vortex-centered radar animation of yesterday's tornadic supercell that affected Idabel, Oklahoma, and areas near Clarksville, Texas. #okwx #txwx

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@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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@vmahale

2 years

My view this evening… #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

@CameronJNixon I’ve been hitting that subject hard in Spotter Training this year. From last night’s presentation (one of few slides on the subject ):

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@vmahale

2 years

Back on main campus today to guest lecture in @kdroege ’s Severe and Unusual Weather course about @NWSNorman severe weather operations! It has been a while since I’ve been in the Physical Sciences Center…

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from April 14, 2012: A cyclic supercell produces several tornadoes across northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. #okwx #kswx

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@vmahale

1 year

10 years ago on May 31, 2013: The El Reno Tornado and Oklahoma City Flash Flooding Event. The tornadic threat for the Oklahoma City metro transitions to a significant flash flooding event. #okwx

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@vmahale

3 years

The start of a busy midnight shift with a Winter Storm Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch… #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

4 years

Recently passed 10 years of Federal Service—onward to many more years in the National Weather Service!

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@vmahale

1 year

As a reminder, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with the destructive tag will activate WEA on smartphones (in addition to tornado warnings). A destructive tag is at least 80 mph thunderstorm winds and/or 2.75” diameter hail —so have your alerts turned on today! #okwx #txwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

4 months

Radar throwback from yesterday evening (5/19/2024): A long-track supercell produced multiple tornadoes across west central into central Oklahoma. Relatively stronger low-level winds with weaker mid-level winds resulted in deviant/erratic tornado motion at times. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

29 years ago: My interest in meteorology began when a tornado went through my neighborhood on the evening of April 25, 1994. The DeSoto/Lancaster tornado was rated an F4 with 3 fatalities in Lancaster. The KFWS WSR-88D was installed earlier that spring. #txwx #dfwwx

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@vmahale

3 years

If you're wondering what a warning meteorologist may analyze in radar data...here's a quick summary of what I noticed yesterday when increasing the hail size with the storm that produced sig hail (2"+) around Binger (these will vary from storm to storm!): #okwx (1/2)

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from May 16, 2015: A vortex-centered radar animation of the tornadic supercell that affected locations near Elmer, Tipton, and Snyder. The tornado was rated an EF3. #okwx

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@vmahale

4 years

Watching storms for the first time this year... #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

6 years

“Hoth-like” conditions as described by the Grand Forks AFD with a recorded wind chill as low as -64 ° F and “sporadic whiteouts”.

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@vmahale

10 months

Thankful for the great weather for this evening's weather balloon launch--can't complain about 60s °F on Thanksgiving Day! 😉 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #okwx

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@vmahale

11 months

Radar throwback from November 7, 2011: A cyclic supercell produced multiple tornadoes that affected western north Texas and southwest Oklahoma. The highest rated tornado was the EF4 Tipton tornado. #okwx #texomawx

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@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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@vmahale

4 years

Radar throwback from May 24, 2011: Two violent tornadoes dissipate as they approach I-35 on the south side of the Oklahoma City metro. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from last night (Saturday, June 17): Animation of the bow echo and associated rear-inflow jet that brought destructive winds across northeast Oklahoma, including the Tulsa metro. #okwx

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@vmahale

5 years

My view today... #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

1 year

My view of a quiet National Weather Center after taking a quick walk up the stairs on tonight’s midnight shift…

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@vmahale

1 year

10 years ago on May 31, 2013: This is a contrast enhanced screen capture of my view (with @bryanjputnam @brettjrob and @drstratman ) of the El Reno tornado looking toward the west-northwest. #okwx

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@vmahale

9 months

3 °F with a wind chill of -13 °F for this morning's weather balloon launch 🥶... #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

As a reminder, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with the destructive tag will activate WEA on smartphones (in addition to tornado warnings). A destructive tag is at least 80 mph thunderstorm winds and/or 2.75” diameter hail —so have your alerts turned on today! #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

2 years

Radar throwback from 48 years ago: The Xenia, Ohio, tornadic supercell from the 1974 Super Outbreak as seen by the CVG WSR-57. Amazing to compare it to weather radar imagery today! Image courtesy WFO ILN. More imagery here:

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@vmahale

4 years

A closer, vortex-centered radar animation of yesterday’s cyclic tornadic supercell in the Texas panhandle. Lot of amazing detail in the storm-scale evolution! #txwx

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@vmahale

3 years

▪️Low-level convergence that transitions to ~135 knots of storm top divergence (i.e., strong updraft) ▪️70 dBZ to ~21,000 ft ARL (~ -30°C height) ▪️>60 dBZ reflectivity above 25,000 ft ARL ▪️Mesocyclone/supercell structure ▪️Evidence of three-body scattering (2/2)

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@vmahale

2 years

This supercell had >200 knots of storm-top divergence... #newx

Bryce Kintigh

@stormchasrbryce

2 years

Massive hail 12 north of Taylor, NE @NWSNorthPlatte #newx

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@vmahale

3 years

Another interesting night on the warning desk. It’s a strange feeling to hear the tornado sirens instantly after you push a button!

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

3 years

We've confirmed a tornado from early this morning. It began in NE Norman near 24th Ave NE and Tecumseh Rd, and ended in OKC near SE 164th and Westminster, which is about a 5.5 mile long path. We found EF1 damage consistent with peak winds around 90 mph. #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Radar throwback from May 4, 2007: The cyclic Greensburg, Kansas, supercell that produced several tornadoes. #kswx

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@vmahale

4 years

Tree damage outside the @NWCNorman . #okwx

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@vmahale

5 years

Throw back to when I did weather on @OUNightly over 10 years ago...

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@vmahale

1 year

14 years ago today: I started my National Weather Service career as a SCEP (now known as Pathways). Times flies!

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@vmahale

3 years

Radar throwback from May 31, 2013: The El Reno tornado and Oklahoma City flash flooding event. The tornadic threat for the Oklahoma City metro transitioned to a significant flooding event once the tornado dissipated. Read more here: #okwx

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@vmahale

4 months

Radar throwback from last night: A cyclic supercell produced tornadoes in Claremore and Salina, Oklahoma. An RFD surge occurred prior to tornadogenesis west of Claremore. #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

Check out the temperatures (top), wind chills (bottom), and winds from the @okmesonet as the strong cold front moved through Oklahoma this morning: #okwx

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@vmahale

6 years

Since November 1890, Oklahoma City has recorded a high temperature�� ≥ 108 °F …35 times ≥ 109 °F …18 times ≥ 110 °F …11 times ≥ 112 °F …5 times = 113 °F …2 times #okwx #okcwx

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@vmahale

1 year

Are you a college student interested in a career in the National Weather Service? Several Student Trainee Meteorologist positions under the Pathways Internship Program have been posted: It’s an awesome program! Deadline to apply is April 26.

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@vmahale

2 years

From yesterday evening: A vortex-centered radar animation of the tornadic thunderstorm that affected Norman. #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

A very sad day for the close-knit Norman weather community. The touching tributes I’ve read from many reveal we lost three incredible people. My condolences to their friends and family. #RIPOU3

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

2 years

On this very sad day in the Norman weather community, our evening weather balloon launch is dedicated to Nic, Drake and Gavin - OU meteorology students who died in a tragic traffic accident last night.

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Radar throwback from April 26, 1991: The supercell associated with the Red Rock tornado. The tornado had a 66 mile path length and was rated an F4. Check out more information about the April 26th, 1991 Plains Tornado Outbreak: #okwx

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@vmahale

1 year

I wonder who is running our social media today? 🤔 My view today has been away from the AWIPS screens @NWSNorman ! Abundant sunshine, light winds, and temperatures in the low 70s °F! #okwx

NWS Norman

@NWSNorman

1 year

Well when you're here, weather nil for today, looking at an awareness display that shows ~70 degrees, little breeze, and 30% RH, flanked by windows showing it looks amazing outside, you'd be eager to get out and run around too. Also, @vmahale 's view of today (if he was here).

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27 years ago I became interested in meteorology when a tornado went through my neighborhood on the evening of April 25, 1994. The De Soto/Lancaster tornado was rated an F4 with 3 fatalities in Lancaster, TX. The KFWS WSR-88D was installed just a month earlier. #txwx #dfwwx

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@vmahale

5 months

Congrats on your upcoming retirement from OU @texasembassy ! Nearly 18 years ago, you trained the first group of tour guides for the NWC--including me (I did find my denim tour guide shirt from that era!). That experience increased my confidence in public speaking--so thank you!

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3 years

Radar throwback from a decade ago (May 24, 2011): Violent tornadoes develop and then dissipate as they approach the Oklahoma City metro/the I-35 corridor. Read more about the event here: #okwx

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@vmahale

3 years

Radar throwback from May 3, 1999 Tornado Outbreak- Read more about the event here: . (1/2) #okwx

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@vmahale

7 months

Had the opportunity to provide weather support for fire weather operations at the Oklahoma State EOC today--glad to have an excellent relationship with @okem ! #okwx

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)

@okem

7 months

The Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center remains activated for continuing fire weather conditions 👀🔥

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@vmahale

4 years

Teleworked while providing support for severe weather operations yesterday. Glad that it works out well!

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@vmahale

5 years

Severe thunderstorm, flash flood, and tornado warnings from May 17-29 issued by @NWSNorman . Most locations experienced at least one warning during this period! #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

7 months

Want to work at the National Weather Service? The NWS is hiring several entry level meteorologists! Check out the details here: The deadline to apply is March 15.

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@vmahale

3 years

A little wildlife to greet me on my midnight shift!

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@vmahale

2 years

Central Oklahoma QLCS Events- October 24, 2022 and October 9, 2018: -Strong 0 to 1 km shear (~40 knots) associated with a low-level jet -Quasi-meridional flow aloft for linear convection along a north to south orientated Pacific front -Low-level instability with low LCLs #okwx

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@vmahale

4 months

Radar throwback from earlier this evening (5/23/2024): A tornadic supercell west of Altus had deviant tornado motion to the left as it slowly occluded. #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

5 years

10 years ago today: I started my National Weather Service career as a SCEP. Great opportunity that led me to where I am today!

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@vmahale

7 months

Radar throwback from one year ago: A QLCS swept across Oklahoma with damaging wind gusts and embedded tornadoes. During the event, @ounwcm , @kahatfield , and I were briefing emergency managers as severe weather approached their jurisdictions. (1/2) #okwx

Vivek Mahale

@vmahale

2 years

Had the unique opportunity to provide IDSS at the Alternate State EOC at the Oklahoma EM Conference with @ounwcm and @kahatfield . We were able to brief EMs as their areas were threatened by weather. Thanks to my coworkers for their hard work and relaying information to us! #okwx

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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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4 years

The beginning of a busy midnight shift... #okwx #texomawx

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@vmahale

3 years

A breezy ballon launch this evening... #okwx

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@vmahale

2 years

Picked up a neat manuscript on mesoanalysis at the @library_nwc book sale today. Dr. Ted Fujita is one of the coauthors of the research paper—his figures have always been amazing!

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