WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
@wdefaustenonek.bsky.social
Chief Meteorologist WDEF News 12, Chattanooga TN;
science journalist, emergency communications, consultancy available. Amateur Radio KG4GKE, #RockChalkJayhawk
https://austenonek.home.blog/
science journalist, emergency communications, consultancy available. Amateur Radio KG4GKE, #RockChalkJayhawk
https://austenonek.home.blog/
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
Candyfloss Campgrounds
A fine evening to be sitting outside the camper by the lake, watching the clouds.
I hope they all were!
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#LakePukaki, #NewZealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Sunset #Aoraki #Camping #PureNZ #EastCoastKin #Travel #Bucketlist #Landscape #Photography #Epic
A fine evening to be sitting outside the camper by the lake, watching the clouds.
I hope they all were!
--
#LakePukaki, #NewZealand
--
"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Sunset #Aoraki #Camping #PureNZ #EastCoastKin #Travel #Bucketlist #Landscape #Photography #Epic
November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Candyfloss Campgrounds
A fine evening to be sitting outside the camper by the lake, watching the clouds.
I hope they all were!
--
#LakePukaki, #NewZealand
--
"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Sunset #Aoraki #Camping #PureNZ #EastCoastKin #Travel #Bucketlist #Landscape #Photography #Epic
A fine evening to be sitting outside the camper by the lake, watching the clouds.
I hope they all were!
--
#LakePukaki, #NewZealand
--
"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."
#Sunset #Aoraki #Camping #PureNZ #EastCoastKin #Travel #Bucketlist #Landscape #Photography #Epic
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
How we beat back the corporate takeover of America:
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
1. Break up corporate monopolies
2. Continue building union power
3. End Citizens United and get big money out of politics
Let’s keep working to unrig the system.
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
For the North Atlantic...
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
For the North Atlantic...
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
For the North Atlantic...
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
For the North Atlantic...
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
@WDEFNews12 Time Saver Traffic: As of 9:55 PM EST, I-24 eastbound closed in Marion County TN at mile marker 159, multi-vehicle accident cleanup in progress. Alternate routes suggested.
No TDOT SmartWay cameras in the vicinity.
No TDOT SmartWay cameras in the vicinity.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
@WDEFNews12 Time Saver Traffic: As of 9:55 PM EST, I-24 eastbound closed in Marion County TN at mile marker 159, multi-vehicle accident cleanup in progress. Alternate routes suggested.
No TDOT SmartWay cameras in the vicinity.
No TDOT SmartWay cameras in the vicinity.
"November temperatures are rising across the U.S." It's warmer over the last several decades. @ClimateCentral has more on the change in overall patterns.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
www.youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
www.youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
"November temperatures are rising across the U.S." It's warmer over the last several decades. @ClimateCentral has more on the change in overall patterns.
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
www.youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
www.youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #WaffleWednesday forecast: Chilly and dry with increasing clouds.
#WaffleHouseIndex remains at green for the Chattanooga area.
#WaffleHouseIndex remains at green for the Chattanooga area.
November 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #WaffleWednesday forecast: Chilly and dry with increasing clouds.
#WaffleHouseIndex remains at green for the Chattanooga area.
#WaffleHouseIndex remains at green for the Chattanooga area.
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Bill from Harrison for a view of the recent #NorthernLights, Wednesday's Clay Kissner Paving & Seal Coating #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.
Got #weatherpix to share? Go to wdef.com/photos
Got #weatherpix to share? Go to wdef.com/photos
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Bill from Harrison for a view of the recent #NorthernLights, Wednesday's Clay Kissner Paving & Seal Coating #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.
Got #weatherpix to share? Go to wdef.com/photos
Got #weatherpix to share? Go to wdef.com/photos
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
The relativistic jet of giant elliptical galaxy M87 - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/atvFrm
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The relativistic jet of giant elliptical galaxy M87 - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/atvFrm
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (Official Video) [4K]
YouTube video by Live Aid
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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The multi Academy Award winning 🇺🇸 American romantic drama “CASABLANCA” directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid and Dooley Wilson premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City #OnThisDay in 1942
🎬 #WarnerBros
🎬 #WarnerBros
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The multi Academy Award winning 🇺🇸 American romantic drama “CASABLANCA” directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid and Dooley Wilson premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City #OnThisDay in 1942
🎬 #WarnerBros
🎬 #WarnerBros
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EXTRAORDINARY
92F/33.3C ST Thomas
US VIRGIN ISLANDS HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN HISTORY again
All months of 2025,2024 and 2023 have seen heat records pulverized in the Virgin Islands,nearly every day of every month.
Absolute insanity.
December record will fall at 100%
92F/33.3C ST Thomas
US VIRGIN ISLANDS HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN HISTORY again
All months of 2025,2024 and 2023 have seen heat records pulverized in the Virgin Islands,nearly every day of every month.
Absolute insanity.
December record will fall at 100%
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
EXTRAORDINARY
92F/33.3C ST Thomas
US VIRGIN ISLANDS HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN HISTORY again
All months of 2025,2024 and 2023 have seen heat records pulverized in the Virgin Islands,nearly every day of every month.
Absolute insanity.
December record will fall at 100%
92F/33.3C ST Thomas
US VIRGIN ISLANDS HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN HISTORY again
All months of 2025,2024 and 2023 have seen heat records pulverized in the Virgin Islands,nearly every day of every month.
Absolute insanity.
December record will fall at 100%
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This is the only good reoccurring internet thing. Please donate to UFW so they can hire a photographer and I can sleep more!!!
As you’re preparing for your Thanksgiving meal, remember the skilled work it took to get that food to your grocery store.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we can share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients.
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This is the only good reoccurring internet thing. Please donate to UFW so they can hire a photographer and I can sleep more!!!
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Wednesday evening.
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Wednesday evening.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Wednesday #BlipCast: Pre-Thanksgiving travel conditions remain good across the Tennessee River Valley with dry weather for the next few days. Definitely colder temperatures as well.
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12.
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Wednesday #BlipCast: Pre-Thanksgiving travel conditions remain good across the Tennessee River Valley with dry weather for the next few days. Definitely colder temperatures as well.
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12.
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Wednesday Allergy Currents
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Wednesday Allergy Currents
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November has warmed 2.4°F across 220+ U.S. cities since 1970.
And while climate change is heating up the month, it’s also changing the recipe and pushing up prices for some Thanksgiving staples.
Take a turkey trot through the details 👇
youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
And while climate change is heating up the month, it’s also changing the recipe and pushing up prices for some Thanksgiving staples.
Take a turkey trot through the details 👇
youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
How Climate Change is Rewriting the Thanksgiving Recipe
YouTube video by climatecentral
youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
November has warmed 2.4°F across 220+ U.S. cities since 1970.
And while climate change is heating up the month, it’s also changing the recipe and pushing up prices for some Thanksgiving staples.
Take a turkey trot through the details 👇
youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
And while climate change is heating up the month, it’s also changing the recipe and pushing up prices for some Thanksgiving staples.
Take a turkey trot through the details 👇
youtube.com/shorts/MnrGm...
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
Why, this is hell, nor are we out of it
The CDC has turned off its vaccine search tool.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Why, this is hell, nor are we out of it
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: breezy, dry and cold with more clouds overnight.
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: breezy, dry and cold with more clouds overnight.
Learn more about the science of weather with NWS Nashville's #Weather101 program. This morning's free webinar is all about the science of weather forecasting using upper air soundings.
10 AM CST - Register www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
10 AM CST - Register www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Learn more about the science of weather with NWS Nashville's #Weather101 program. This morning's free webinar is all about the science of weather forecasting using upper air soundings.
10 AM CST - Register www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
10 AM CST - Register www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
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No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth.
"You may be tempted to believe that “ending the war” is synonymous with “creating peace.”
It is not."
www.thebulwark.com/p/letter-fro...
It is not."
www.thebulwark.com/p/letter-fro...
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
"You may be tempted to believe that “ending the war” is synonymous with “creating peace.”
It is not."
www.thebulwark.com/p/letter-fro...
It is not."
www.thebulwark.com/p/letter-fro...
"Few people are more dedicated to the ideals of America and the principles of the Constitution than Mark Kelly.
As for Pete Hegseth, well, the less said the better. "
As for Pete Hegseth, well, the less said the better. "
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Sen. Kelley is a highly decorated Naval aviator and astronaut.
Hegseth is a notorious drunk. He is most notable for his time as a weekend anchor on Fox.
Attempting to court martial Sen. Kelley will be a major embarrassment for Trump
Good read from Robert Reich
Senator Mark E. Kelly, Patriot of Patriots
The contrast between him and Pete Hegseth or Trump couldn't be more larger
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:23 AM
"Few people are more dedicated to the ideals of America and the principles of the Constitution than Mark Kelly.
As for Pete Hegseth, well, the less said the better. "
As for Pete Hegseth, well, the less said the better. "
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
Apple is anti-union.
Tesla is anti-union.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
These mega-corporations aren’t on workers’ side and their actions make it painfully clear.
Tesla is anti-union.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
These mega-corporations aren’t on workers’ side and their actions make it painfully clear.
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Apple is anti-union.
Tesla is anti-union.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
These mega-corporations aren’t on workers’ side and their actions make it painfully clear.
Tesla is anti-union.
Amazon is anti-union.
McDonald's is anti-union.
Starbucks is anti-union.
Google is anti-union.
Walmart is anti-union.
These mega-corporations aren’t on workers’ side and their actions make it painfully clear.
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
Reposted by WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
25th November, 1967:
"Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors" episode 3. #DoctorWho
"Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors" episode 3. #DoctorWho
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
25th November, 1967:
"Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors" episode 3. #DoctorWho
"Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors" episode 3. #DoctorWho