David Oxley ⛈️ 🌪️

Updated the #EZStormReport iOS shortcut to v1.4 today, fixing a bug with how BlueSky now handles mixed media shares. User experience remains unchanged. Updated link in bio! #stormchasing

[2338z] Golf ball-sized hail observed roughly 5 minutes ago. My location is 38.9367, -89.8011 near Worden, IL. #NWSStLouis #EZStormReport

With a 2% tornado risk…

This is my first storm chasing season using @wxfront.bsky.social as my only mobile app. I used both it and RadarScope last year and the WF feature set has only grown since (❤️ in-app weather models and soundings). Keep up the great work! Not sponsored, I’m just a fan: apps.apple.com/app/id673915...

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Landed in Wichita for a weeklong chasecation! The setup looks to be…challenging, at least to start, but no doubt there will be opportunities.🌪️ #stormchasing

Seven concurrent tornado warnings in the DC/MD/VA/WV area. Big night! 🌪️ #dcwx #vawx #mdwx #wvwx

(Checks forecast/models): Wow, a 5% RISK DAY in Virginia, time to grab my gear and… (Friday work stuff) Well, I’ll just take off a little early and drive down to… (Remembers it’s a Friday afternoon in VA terrain/traffic): Nah, I think I’m good, if it wants to come, I’m here.

[0014z] Slightly larger than golf ball size hail. My location was 26.2607, -98.1862 near Lopezville, TX. #NWSBrownsville #TXwx #EZStormReport

Some slightly larger than golf ball-size hail by Guerra, TX about 2215z today #WxSky #TXwx

Just finished @matthewcappucci.bsky.social’s “Looking Up: The True Adventures of a Storm Chasing Weather Nerd” while on my Midwest chasecation. It’s a great, endearing read with a lot of infectious enthusiasm for all things weather. Hope to run into you chasing one day, Matt!

Happy to announce that my #EZStormReport iOS shortcut now support Bluesky and other social networks! All it takes is one additional step to paste, and NWS office X accounts are replaced with hashtags. Try out the easiest way to share severe weather reports on social media! Link in bio.

Structure day in New Mexico and Texas. ☁️ 🌩️ #NMwx #TXwx #WxSky

We've seen 513 tornado warning polygons in the U.S. so far this year as of 5:30 p.m today. Almost half of them have been issued since Friday.

More proof that my colleagues at NWS SPC are the best in the business. Their service is no less than vital.

I really hope after tonight that more Americans will appreciate, understand, and value the significant and lifesaving work done by the National Weather Service, and NOAA in general.

Categorical High Risk day while I’m flying back from Europe 😬

Two rounds of severe weather are likely, which is concerning. We'll have rotating supercells with STRONG tornado potential work across Louisiana and Mississippi this afternoon. Then a squall line with embedded tornadoes pushes toward Alabama into the overnight. Stay aware!

December 10-11th, 2021: The worst December outbreak in US history impacted the Midwest and Mid-South. 24 of the 71 confirmed twisters were significant (EF2+). Several dominant multi-state supercells were responsible for intense tornado families. 92 people were killed.

A detailed and fascinating look at the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. How time flies by…

Sadly missed out on a good shot while stuck in traffic, but managed this at least. The first tornado I had ever seen, and one of two I got to see that day!

Let's show some support to our great friend George Kourounis bsky.app/profile/geor... on his recently setup account.

And I was so close to migrating my X posts to Bluesky via @en.blueark.app before the end of the week…alas. Looks like I’m stuck there for a bit longer.

Continuing to add new folks joining Bluesky to this starter pack, please let me know the folks I miss! go.bsky.app/J3e9fub

Excited to be part of #WxSky and the burgeoning storm chaser community here! Consider using this Storm Chaser Starter Pack I’ve created to help you find folks. I will continue to update the list, suggestions welcome! go.bsky.app/J3e9fub

A glimpse between the trees in Fairfax, VA! @capitalweather

A bit of glow in Fairfax, VA

The closest I got today: a picture of the wall cloud forming on the back of the Leesburg cell that eventually spawned the Poolesville tornado. Went tornado-warned four minutes later before crossing the Potomac. #vawx

So close to seeing the Poolesville MD tornado…if not for being in Leesburg initially and having to cross the Potomac and race the storm 😅 Lesson learned about positioning when chasing in VA/MD, plus trusting my instincts when I saw the meso recycling and should have pursued!

Regarding current #WxTwitter drama: be safe, drive and do other things within your limits (you likely know them best), and give the benefit of the doubt to everyone else in this small community, too. We’re just out here to see Mother Nature do cool stuff after all. 🌪️ ⚡️ 🌀

Happy #PrideMonth, all 🌈 #wxtwitter

And just like that - northern part of the EDS severe warning is now tornado-warned. #vawx

Something you don’t see every day in these parts: “Extremely Dangerous Situation” Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Madison and Culpeper VA. 70+ mph winds and up to 1 inch hail. #vawx

Outside Wichita, KS!

Last chance to see some spinning clouds this week before heading back to Virginia. Just let them be over open, unoccupied terrain. 🤞🏻