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/
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...
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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
#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
#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
#DENSEFOGADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Visibility as low as 1/4 mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Alabama in the @WDEFNews12 viewing area: DeKalb & Jackson Counties.
* WHAT...Visibility as low as 1/4 mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Alabama in the @WDEFNews12 viewing area: DeKalb & Jackson Counties.
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
#DENSEFOGADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Visibility as low as 1/4 mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Alabama in the @WDEFNews12 viewing area: DeKalb & Jackson Counties.
* WHAT...Visibility as low as 1/4 mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Alabama in the @WDEFNews12 viewing area: DeKalb & Jackson Counties.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City 1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Tuesday evening.
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City 1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Tuesday evening.
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Gina Wrye from Decatur for a view of the first snow of the season... our Clay Kissner Paving & Seal Coating #WeatherWindow #VideoOfTheDay.
Submit your weather video or picture at wdef.com/photos
Submit your weather video or picture at wdef.com/photos
November 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Gina Wrye from Decatur for a view of the first snow of the season... our Clay Kissner Paving & Seal Coating #WeatherWindow #VideoOfTheDay.
Submit your weather video or picture at wdef.com/photos
Submit your weather video or picture at wdef.com/photos
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather BlipCast Tuesday: Rain, wind and possible severe weather tonight. Clearing and cooler into Thanksgiving.
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather BlipCast Tuesday: Rain, wind and possible severe weather tonight. Clearing and cooler into Thanksgiving.
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
Details tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: Strong/severe storms still possible so please remain #WeatherAware.
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: Strong/severe storms still possible so please remain #WeatherAware.
Want to learn more about various weather topics?
Join @NWSNashville Tuesday morning for the next chapter of their free #Weather101 weather education webinar program.
Today's topic: The Basics.
www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
Join @NWSNashville Tuesday morning for the next chapter of their free #Weather101 weather education webinar program.
Today's topic: The Basics.
www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Want to learn more about various weather topics?
Join @NWSNashville Tuesday morning for the next chapter of their free #Weather101 weather education webinar program.
Today's topic: The Basics.
www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
Join @NWSNashville Tuesday morning for the next chapter of their free #Weather101 weather education webinar program.
Today's topic: The Basics.
www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
Congratulations to @WDEFNews12 viewer Jana from Soddy Daisy taking the most votes in our RoofQuotes.com Pick The Pic contest.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Congratulations to @WDEFNews12 viewer Jana from Soddy Daisy taking the most votes in our RoofQuotes.com Pick The Pic contest.
Checking out the lights of the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo early Monday evening.
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Checking out the lights of the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo early Monday evening.
#WINDADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY for SE Monroe County TN in the @WDEFNews12 viewing area.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
#WINDADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY for SE Monroe County TN in the @WDEFNews12 viewing area.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Bob Rivera from Lafayette for tonight's #DarkOfTheMoon capture for our 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 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Bob Rivera from Lafayette for tonight's #DarkOfTheMoon capture for our 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
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Monday: Dry and quiet for today. More storms possible into Tuesday with some becoming strong/severe.
Your complete forecast through Thanksgiving coming up tonight on @WDEFNews12.
Your complete forecast through Thanksgiving coming up tonight on @WDEFNews12.
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Monday: Dry and quiet for today. More storms possible into Tuesday with some becoming strong/severe.
Your complete forecast through Thanksgiving coming up tonight on @WDEFNews12.
Your complete forecast through Thanksgiving coming up tonight on @WDEFNews12.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast
Your @WDEFNews12 % Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog (or, in this case, Cat) Walking Forecast for Friday evening.
November 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Your @WDEFNews12 % Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog (or, in this case, Cat) Walking Forecast for Friday evening.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Friday: Very mild into the weekend with some chances for rain and thunder. New arctic blast by Thanksgiving?
Your week-ending forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 and at wdef.com/weather
Your week-ending forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 and at wdef.com/weather
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Friday: Very mild into the weekend with some chances for rain and thunder. New arctic blast by Thanksgiving?
Your week-ending forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 and at wdef.com/weather
Your week-ending forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 and at wdef.com/weather
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Friday Night Football forecast -- Light winds, mild temperatures. Pack the rain gear tonight just in case.
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Friday Night Football forecast -- Light winds, mild temperatures. Pack the rain gear tonight just in case.