Jon Slater

Take me back…

Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney

47 years ago today, The Blues Brothers made their official debut on SNL. "Soul Man" became a Top 40 hit, and their album Briefcase Full of Blues, went straight to #1 going double platinum in 1978. https://t.co/ml6RMPvShm

Tornado Watch just issued for south central and southeastern OK until Midnight. The potential for severe storms including tornadoes is increasing this evening and overnight to the south and southeast of OKC. Heavy storms with heavy rainfall, hail possible in central OK. #okwx https://t.co/m59OBdsNa1

So far OKC Metro has missed the rain. But it will rain and lots of it. Just wait folks.

Storms will go up north of boundary in central OK this evening. #okwx #kfor

Looking at latest data OKC…Rain / storms starting this evening and continuing in waves thru about 9 AM Easter Sunday. 2 to possibly as much as 4 inches of rain! Also some severe weather possible. Skies should clear rapidly Sunday afternoon on back side of storm system. #okwx

These developments I’ve been watching, reading the past few days unthinkable.

Aubrey Urbanowicz @WeatherAubs

This is really disheartening to see. I'm on these sites nearly daily Record information, historical data, it's all in here We can't lose this data

Quite concerning…

Drew Tuma @DrewTumaABC7

“In effect, the scientific backbone and workforce needed to keep weather forecasts, alerts, and warnings accurate and effective will be drastically undercut, with unknown —yet almost certainly disastrous —consequences for public safety and economic health” -@ametsoc re: NOAA cuts

Challenging times ahead.

John Morales @JohnMoralesTV

And now, a blanket announcement. Not just a select number of @NWS offices are suspending radiosonde data collection—now its potentially system wide. You tell me how we do hurricane season 2025? How much faith will I have in guidance? How can I forecast in this environment?

Only 1 AFD per day when new data is coming in every 4 hours? Those AFD’s are going to be very outdated quickly. I’m glad I have a 4 year degree with synoptic meteorology emphasis. If the rest of the broadcast staff doesn’t I see huge accuracy problems down the road.

Guess what, it hit 90 degrees for the first time this Spring today in OKC. #okwx @kfor

Heads up for Easter Weekend severe storm setup. This time of year when you have a northward surging warm front followed by an eastward surging dry line it’s never a good thing. Watching next Sat night and Easter Sunday for dangerous severe storms southern plains. #okwx

It's a 10 on a Friday! https://t.co/mmPNDfac4r

I think we all need a break. This is good.

NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC

7:55pm CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Slight Risk: for parts of eastern North Carolina https://t.co/TgJgC6cj9Y https://t.co/SubpMF4t1A

Over the last week widespread beneficial rainfall across Oklahoma. Now let’s enjoy a break from old man weather this week. Get outside enjoy the days ahead. Get exercise, play tennis. https://t.co/ApadohTfMI

Weatherford 1/2” snow on cars.

KTLX - Super-Res Reflectivity 1 1:02 AM #okwx here comes another round of well needed rainfall! https://t.co/Q2LSHK0Vim

Well the first wave wasn’t all that bad. Second wave still arriving after midnight thru early morning hours Wednesday. Stay weather aware and make sure you have a way to get warnings. #okwx #kfor