Bump Knuckle
@bumpknuckle.bsky.social
Photographer, amateur radio operator, COCORAHS weather observer, and weather enthusiast in Oklahoma. I love capturing the world around me, connecting with others, and learning about the science of the skies.
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Hopefully we see some erasing of these colors next week after severe/extreme drought continued to expand in Oklahoma. ticker.mesonet.org #okwx #okmesonet
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hopefully we see some erasing of these colors next week after severe/extreme drought continued to expand in Oklahoma. ticker.mesonet.org #okwx #okmesonet
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Today is the first day of National #LightningSafety Awareness Week.
On Sunday, we like to deal with the basics.
Starting with how to spell #lightning!
Lightning is the giant electric spark that occurs during a thunderstorm. In the U.S., it kills around 20 people annually.
On Sunday, we like to deal with the basics.
Starting with how to spell #lightning!
Lightning is the giant electric spark that occurs during a thunderstorm. In the U.S., it kills around 20 people annually.
June 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Today is the first day of National #LightningSafety Awareness Week.
On Sunday, we like to deal with the basics.
Starting with how to spell #lightning!
Lightning is the giant electric spark that occurs during a thunderstorm. In the U.S., it kills around 20 people annually.
On Sunday, we like to deal with the basics.
Starting with how to spell #lightning!
Lightning is the giant electric spark that occurs during a thunderstorm. In the U.S., it kills around 20 people annually.
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My colleague Jordan McLeod posted this radar loop noting that the city of Atlanta likely initiated this thunderstorm via mechanisms that have been theorized/investigated for decades. One of my core scholarly areas...Our 2017 paper
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
June 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My colleague Jordan McLeod posted this radar loop noting that the city of Atlanta likely initiated this thunderstorm via mechanisms that have been theorized/investigated for decades. One of my core scholarly areas...Our 2017 paper
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The team of severe weather experts at the Storm Prediction Center is monitoring far NE Oklahoma for a possible tornado watch (Large hail is the primary threat from any storms that develop).
Any Oklahoma storms should exit the state into MO or AR by Noon. #okwx
Any Oklahoma storms should exit the state into MO or AR by Noon. #okwx
May 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The team of severe weather experts at the Storm Prediction Center is monitoring far NE Oklahoma for a possible tornado watch (Large hail is the primary threat from any storms that develop).
Any Oklahoma storms should exit the state into MO or AR by Noon. #okwx
Any Oklahoma storms should exit the state into MO or AR by Noon. #okwx
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Downtown road closure: Robert S Kerr between Broadway Avenue and Robinson Avenue will close the westbound lanes from May 19-23, weather permitting. The closure is to allow repairs to a steam/chiller line.
May 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Downtown road closure: Robert S Kerr between Broadway Avenue and Robinson Avenue will close the westbound lanes from May 19-23, weather permitting. The closure is to allow repairs to a steam/chiller line.
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Howdy folks,
As the most of the data and tools used by the office are currently no longer available, services provided by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist will be drastically impacted to discontinued due to the laps of federal funding for the NOAA Regional Climate Centers.
As the most of the data and tools used by the office are currently no longer available, services provided by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist will be drastically impacted to discontinued due to the laps of federal funding for the NOAA Regional Climate Centers.
April 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Howdy folks,
As the most of the data and tools used by the office are currently no longer available, services provided by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist will be drastically impacted to discontinued due to the laps of federal funding for the NOAA Regional Climate Centers.
As the most of the data and tools used by the office are currently no longer available, services provided by the Office of the Texas State Climatologist will be drastically impacted to discontinued due to the laps of federal funding for the NOAA Regional Climate Centers.
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TSA continues Flood Warning for Illinois River near Tahlequah [OK] till Apr 7, 11:40 PM CDT
at Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:46:10 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
at Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:46:10 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
April 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
TSA continues Flood Warning for Illinois River near Tahlequah [OK] till Apr 7, 11:40 PM CDT
at Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:46:10 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
at Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:46:10 +0000 via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
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Back home safe and sound with my child after, by far, the scariest 20 hours of my life. 🙏
I can’t say enough about the phenomenal care she got from Oklahoma ER Hosital, EMSA crews, and the pediatric cardiologists and nurses at OU Children’s. Forever, forever grateful.
I can’t say enough about the phenomenal care she got from Oklahoma ER Hosital, EMSA crews, and the pediatric cardiologists and nurses at OU Children’s. Forever, forever grateful.
April 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Back home safe and sound with my child after, by far, the scariest 20 hours of my life. 🙏
I can’t say enough about the phenomenal care she got from Oklahoma ER Hosital, EMSA crews, and the pediatric cardiologists and nurses at OU Children’s. Forever, forever grateful.
I can’t say enough about the phenomenal care she got from Oklahoma ER Hosital, EMSA crews, and the pediatric cardiologists and nurses at OU Children’s. Forever, forever grateful.
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If you’ve already planted stuff that won’t tolerate freezing temps, you’ll need to protect it tonight.
April 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you’ve already planted stuff that won’t tolerate freezing temps, you’ll need to protect it tonight.
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April 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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It's that time of year again.
News media and other organizations are starting to talk about #LightningSafety.
Tip 1: Adjust your plans so you're not outside when thunderstorms are around
Tip 2: When thunder roars, go indoors!
Tip 3: If you get caught outside, keep moving towards a safe place!
News media and other organizations are starting to talk about #LightningSafety.
Tip 1: Adjust your plans so you're not outside when thunderstorms are around
Tip 2: When thunder roars, go indoors!
Tip 3: If you get caught outside, keep moving towards a safe place!
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's that time of year again.
News media and other organizations are starting to talk about #LightningSafety.
Tip 1: Adjust your plans so you're not outside when thunderstorms are around
Tip 2: When thunder roars, go indoors!
Tip 3: If you get caught outside, keep moving towards a safe place!
News media and other organizations are starting to talk about #LightningSafety.
Tip 1: Adjust your plans so you're not outside when thunderstorms are around
Tip 2: When thunder roars, go indoors!
Tip 3: If you get caught outside, keep moving towards a safe place!
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85.4% of the state is experiencing dryness (up around 5% from last week). D4 increased around 5%, with 13.8% of the state in D4 classification. Exceptional drought expanded in the Far West and in the Central regions of the state. Last year at this time, 0% of TX was classified as D4.
March 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
85.4% of the state is experiencing dryness (up around 5% from last week). D4 increased around 5%, with 13.8% of the state in D4 classification. Exceptional drought expanded in the Far West and in the Central regions of the state. Last year at this time, 0% of TX was classified as D4.
Timing for possible severe today, March 2.
March 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Timing for possible severe today, March 2.
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I have now received notification of an HR ticket being opened requesting information about my onboard date, that myself nor my immediate supervisors know anything about.
This is it.
This is it.
February 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I have now received notification of an HR ticket being opened requesting information about my onboard date, that myself nor my immediate supervisors know anything about.
This is it.
This is it.
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At this point I just want to cry
February 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
At this point I just want to cry
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February 14-15th, 1940:
A Valentine's Day blizzard hit the northeastern United States with 10 to 18 inches of snow over southern New England. It took 17,000 men on the 15th to shovel out Boston.
www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/valentines-d...
A Valentine's Day blizzard hit the northeastern United States with 10 to 18 inches of snow over southern New England. It took 17,000 men on the 15th to shovel out Boston.
www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/valentines-d...
February 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
February 14-15th, 1940:
A Valentine's Day blizzard hit the northeastern United States with 10 to 18 inches of snow over southern New England. It took 17,000 men on the 15th to shovel out Boston.
www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/valentines-d...
A Valentine's Day blizzard hit the northeastern United States with 10 to 18 inches of snow over southern New England. It took 17,000 men on the 15th to shovel out Boston.
www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/valentines-d...
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Friday 8:42 am: Today is my 45 year anniversary as chief meteorologist at KGNS TV (I’m still amazed that I got to pursue my career in Laredo !): www.kgns.tv/2025/02/13/c...
Celebrating Heatwave’s legacy in the Gateway City: Full interview
KGNS Chief Meteorologist Richard “Heatwave” Berler has been with us for over four decades. We met with him to discuss his extensive career.
www.kgns.tv
February 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Friday 8:42 am: Today is my 45 year anniversary as chief meteorologist at KGNS TV (I’m still amazed that I got to pursue my career in Laredo !): www.kgns.tv/2025/02/13/c...