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Chris McBee

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#Stormchaser 20+ years based in OKC. Severe weather enthusiast, occasional stand-up comic. Former news photog. Husband to @pondert.art. Extra/videographer in Twisters. Big OU fan. Love a good #tornado pic. mcbeewx.com

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · Jan 7

For #TornadoTuesday, the May 18, 2013 Rozel, Kansas #tornado as it was first touching down. This sunset tornado was one of the most photogenic @pondert.art and I have ever witnessed. #WxSky

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Dakota Smith @weatherdak.bsky.social · 7h

Alrighty, ready to see something really cool? (and maybe a little nauseating)

The evolution of Hurricane Melissa's mesovortices at peak strength.

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 1d

Please be cautious before sharing pictures and video from Jamaica. Fake AI crap is rampant. #WxSky

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National Hurricane Center @nhc-atlantic.extwitter.link · 1d

#Melissa makes landfall in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope as a powerful category 5 hurricane. For the latest updates visit http://hurricanes.gov https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G4XOBZmWcAAVNu6.png

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Philippe Papin @pppapin.bsky.social · 1d

#Melissa's landfall intensity of 185 mph/892 mb ties it with the Florida Key's Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 as the record minimum pressure of any TC making landfall *anywhere* the NATL basin. I feel for the residents of #Jamaica 😞

Zoomed in G19 visible meso loop courtesy of @cyclonicwx.bsky.social

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 2d

Just unimaginable strength and danger.

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cira-csu.bsky.social @cira-csu.bsky.social · 2d

The monster eye at the center of a still strengthening Hurricane Melissa.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 2d

10/27 5am EDT: #Melissa has strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane with 160 mph winds and a 917 mb central pressure, confirmed by the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters. Conditions in #Jamaica will rapidly deteriorate later today and tonight.

See hurricanes.gov for the latest details.

Key Messages:

1. Jamaica: Do not venture out of your safe shelter. Catastrophic
and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are
likely today through Tuesday. Destructive winds, especially in the
mountains, will begin by this evening, leading to extensive
infrastructural damage, long-lasting power and communication
outages, and isolated communities. Life-threatening storm surge and
damaging waves are expected along the southern coast through
Tuesday.

2. Haiti and the Dominican Republic: Catastrophic and
life-threatening flash flooding and landslides are expected across
southwestern Haiti and southern portions of the Dominican Republic
through midweek. In Haiti, extensive infrastructural damage and
isolation of communities is likely. Tropical storm conditions are
expected late Tuesday and Wednesday.

3. Eastern Cuba: Heavy rainfall with life-threatening and
potentially catastrophic flash flooding and landslides is expected
beginning today. Life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds are
expected late Tuesday and Tuesday night. Preparations should be
rushed to completion.

4. Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos: Hurricane conditions,
life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall are possible on
Wednesday. Residents should follow advice given by local officials
and be sure to have preparations complete by Tuesday night.

Mensajes Clave:

1. Jamaica: No se aventure fuera de su refugio seguro. Inundaciones
repentinas catastróficas y que amenazan la vida y numerosos
deslizamientos de tierra son probables hoy hasta el martes. Vientos
destructivos, especialmente en las montañas, comenzarán esta noche,
llevando a daños infraestructurales extensos, cortes de energía y
comunicaciones de larga duración, y comunidades aisladas. Se esperan
marejada ciclónica y olas dañinas a lo largo de la costa sur hasta el
martes.

2. Haití y la República Dominicana: Se esperan inundaciones repentinas
y deslizamientos de tierra catastróficos y que amenazan la vida a
través del suroeste de Haití y porciones sur de la República
Dominicana hasta mediados de la semana. En Haití, daños
infraestructurales extensos y aislamiento de comunidades es probable.
Se esperan condiciones de tormenta tropical a última hora del martes y
miércoles.

3. Este de Cuba: Se esperan fuertes lluvias con inundaciones
repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra que amenazan la vida y
potencialmente catastróficos a partir de hoy. Se esperan marejada
ciclónica y vientos dañinos que amenazan la vida a última hora del
martes y martes por la noche. Los preparativos deben apresurarse hasta
su finalización.

4. Sureste de las Bahamas y las Turcas y Caicos: Condiciones de
huracán, marejada ciclónica que amenaza la vida y fuertes lluvias son
posibles el miércoles. Los residentes deben seguir los consejos dados
por funcionarios locales y estar seguros de tener preparativos
completos para el martes por la noche.

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IEMBOT Emergency @emergency.weather.im · 3d

MLB issues Flash Flood Emergency [flash flood: radar indicated, flash flood damage threat: catastrophic] for Lake [FL] till Oct 27, 1:00 AM EDT Link

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 3d

The next few days are looking catastrophic for Jamaica. Thinking of residents there. Such a huge threat to life and property. #Melissa #WxSky

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Simon Brewer @stormgasm.bsky.social · 3d

#weatherpicofday
Documented 7 tornadoes over Southwest Kansas between the communities of Dodge City and Cold Water during a regional coldcore outbreak OTD 19 years ago, October 26, 2006. Most were landspout variety with triplets at one point. w/ Mark McGowan #KSwx

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 3d

Confirmed #tornado west of Gautier, MS. Appears a waterspout came ashore. #mswx

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 3d

Confirmed #tornado just passed through or very close to Lake Charles, LA. #lawx

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 5d

Any damage?

Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 5d

Possible brief #tornado just south of downtown Fort Worth about 9 pm. #txwx #dfw

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 5d

Twin landspouts in the Texas Panhandle today. From Facebook. #WxSky #tornado

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 5d

Possible #tornado south of Palo Pinto, TX. #txwx

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IEMBOT OUN @oun.weather.im · 5d

OUN issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Harmon, Jackson, Tillman [OK] and Archer, Baylor, Foard, Hardeman, Knox, Wichita, Wilbarger [TX] till Oct 24, 7:00 PM CDT Link

Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 6d

Possible 2” hail in the eastern #OKC metro. #okwx

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 8d

Just In: Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean on Tuesday as forecasters warn it could hit Haiti and Jamaica.

Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Caribbean on path toward Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday as forecasters warned that heavy rain and flooding could hit Haiti and Jamaica later this week.

nbc4dc.com

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 11d

Interesting

Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 11d

Just thought this was kinda pretty at sunset. Carry on. #WxSky

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 11d

Likely #tornado west of Midway, AR. #arwx

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Texas Storm Chasers @texasstormchasers.com · 11d

10/18 1:22PM -Tornado Watch is in effect until 9 PM CDT for parts of East and Northeast Texas, including Tyler, Nacogdoches, Mount Pleasant, and Texarkana.

A few tornadoes, hail up to ping-pong size, and wind gusts up to 75 MPH are possible.
Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to get warnings

Map highlighting parts of East and Northeast Texas under a Tornado Watch until 9 PM CDT on October 18, 2025. Includes cities like Tyler, Texarkana, Mount Pleasant, Shreveport, and Nacogdoches. Watch details note possible tornadoes, ping-pong ball-size hail, and wind gusts up to 75 mph. Map by the National Weather Service.

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Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 13d

Not sure

Chris McBee @mcbeewx.com · 13d

This downtown Dallas hotel has a record player in the room, along with a few sample vinyls. Never seen that before.

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