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WDEF Chief Meteorologist Austen Onek
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Chief Meteorologist WDEF News 12, Chattanooga TN;
science journalist, emergency communications, consultancy available. Amateur Radio KG4GKE, #RockChalkJayhawk

https://austenonek.home.blog/
@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.
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
#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.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: breezy, dry and cold with more clouds overnight.
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 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
November 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: Strong/severe storms still possible so please remain #WeatherAware.
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Checking out the lights of the Asian Lantern Festival at the Chattanooga Zoo early Monday evening.
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
#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.
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast
November 24, 2025 at 9:25 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
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM