Jacob Widanski

OU B.S. Meteorology ‘25, M.S. Atmospheric Science ‘27 // Graduate Research Assistant @CIWRO_

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Some neat structure near Orienta, OK a moment ago. #okwx

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Looking northeast from Clayton Rd near Chisholm Trail Rd toward Minco. #okwx @NWSNorman

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Supercell looking west from SR 56 and I-40 at 6:15 PM #okwx @NWSNorman

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Wall cloud looking north from Pumpkin Center, OK at 5:34 PM @NWSNorman #okwx

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Incredible supercell structure at sunset. #okwx

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Well defined wall cloud looking north from Hydro along Route 66 at 7:02 PM @NWSNorman #okwx

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

Key messages update for the outbreak of intense tornadoes expected today into tonight.

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

This graphic shows just how large of an area is impacted by the threats from this storm. Fire weather and severe weather outlooks both displayed.

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

11:56am CDT #SPC Day1 #FireWX Extremely Critical: portions of the southern plains https://t.co/Sz3kci5ng7

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

This is only the 3rd time since at least 2006 (when we can easily query our records), and likely only the 3rd time in SPC history based on available data, that a High Risk has been issued on Day 2.

The 2 previous times were:
4/14/2012
4/7/2006

[Dr. Levi Cowan @TropicalTidbits]

Probationary employees across @NOAA and the @NWS are being terminated today, including those in mission-essential roles.

My own wife is among them, essential to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center's 24/7 critical mission of seismic monitoring and tsunami prediction to protect the public.

Remember, most of the NWS is understaffed as it is. While there surely is waste to be found, this is not where to look. Indeed, this is not "looking." This is a blind swing of a sword.

[Andrew Kenny @andrew_kenny_wx]

So fortunate to have had the ability to work for the NWS. Thank you to everyone at SGF and beyond who helped me along the way. The photo below is of me with the first AFD I ever wrote on my own. I will cherish this experience forever.

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Tree down at the NWC parking lot. #okwx @NWSNorman

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Supercell + lightning + rainbow. Can’t get much better.

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Incredible supercell structure looking north from OU campus. #okwx

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Update:

[Alexa Dringus @alexadringuswx]

Hail Cam X Meteorology Besties! Thank you @MesonetMan for speaking at our first General OWL Meeting of the semester! 🌨️

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

@LatinWx Congratulations!!

[Jacob Widanski @widanskiwx]

Nature's fireworks really tried to steal the show tonight in Norman! #okwx