Mike DeLeonardis (blue checkmark)

Weather & nature photographer. Incognito storm chaser. Lover of animals, astronomy, math, nature, pinball, programming, raccoons, science, stocks, & travel. 🚀

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Total Lunar Eclipse in @MiamiSpringsFL this morning just before sunrise.

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@RonFilipkowski White guys, burgers and fries.

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I think if Trump really wanted to win over voters today at McDonald's, he'd fix the ice cream machines, not serve fries to campaign staffers.

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@ManicMapGirl It's why I almost always wear a hat.

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@RonFilipkowski Yes, Walz do work.

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It's wild to think Tim Walz is only 6 months older than Kamala. I get it. White hair hasn't done me any favors either.

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Can I just say how refreshing it is to have two candidates on the same ticket who have photos of them when they were kids that are in color?

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@willardsharpwx Seems pretty clear. The guy who did the thing that they didn't like got removed by the other people who didn't do anything, so he's going to be replaced by someone who won't do what the original guy did.

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Let us Reflect, Empower and Unite together this #Pride Month as we celebrate the diversity of the NWS family! Their skills and perspectives allow us to meet our mission of protecting a diverse nation.

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@Wexplorations He's right. That's why I use a quadpod. Having only 3 legs holding a camera is living dangerously.

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@Wexplorations The moment of silence is just so we can hear the gun shots louder.

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@GoatsOfDoom That's why I always vote for Batman. We need more scientists in office.

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This is what "winter" in Miami looks like.

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@GoatsOfDoom It's Miami. That's cocaine.

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@GoatsOfDoom That's usually my breakfast.

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The clouds mostly went away for about a minute near the peak. Only about 58% obscured in Miami though. Instead of a "Ring of fire", I got to see a plasma Pac-Man.

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Of course there are thick clouds over Miami in the 3 hour window of the annual eclipse.

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@NWSMiami At least eye damage from people who are staring at the sun will be lower.

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The number of TV shows that are turning 30 this month is making me feel really old. So far I've been getting news alerts for X-Files, Conan O'Brien, Frasier, and Boy Meets World. I get it, I'm getting older, but the constant reminders isn't helping...

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@ManicMapGirl I always joke that the only thing the US is #1 in is tornadoes.

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@GoatsOfDoom I thought this was the list for 2024 hurricane names. I was sadly disappointed it wasn't.