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Tiff Fortier

@tornadotiff.bsky.social

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Meteorologist by day, photographer and competitive powerlifter by night 🌩 | NJ ➡️ NC | UNCC ‘18 | nor’easter & sea breeze queen | my opinions are my own and do not reflect my employer

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Oct 17

The lack of ads on here is so liberating. I like this.

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · 18d

Last Thursday, on our 10 year anniversary at sunrise, I said yes to forever to my best friend and love of my life 🥹🩷 #engaged

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Jul 5

Hey so to the person shooting off fireworks after midnight on NOW July 5th, please stop okay thanks

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Jesse D. Jenkins @jessedjenkins.com · Jul 3

The House just passed the One Big "Beautiful" Bill. Here's six key takeaways from REPEAT Project's rapid analysis of the bill on what passage means for U.S. energy costs, investment in new electricity supplies, and greenhouse gas emissions. #OBBB 🔌💡

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’m gonna scream to the ends of the earth.

Robert Rohde @rarohde.bsky.social · Jun 30

The proposed NOAA budget for 2026 contains the literal line:

Total, Climate Research: $0

www.commerce.gov/sites/defaul...

Excerpt from the proposed 2026 NOAA Budget, showing the total funding for climate research reduced from $220 million per year to $0.

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Jun 29

Second time living in Charlotte (5th year overall) and I still get a bit of culture shock whenever I come across anyone wearing cowboy boys with a ten gallon hat 😵‍💫 aren’t we in a city?

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Jun 17

That’s the craziest boundary layer interaction I’ve ever seen

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Jun 7

Genuine question: what’s the point of paying $250+/month for insurance if they won’t even cover 1/3 of your in-network doctor’s appointment? 🤨

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Jonathan @renewableenergy.bsky.social · May 24

They say it can’t be done, but here we are, California is generated 106% of California’s entire state electricity demand from renewables.

California has a population bigger that 154 other countries around the world. It’s the 4th largest economy, in the world.

Let that sink in.
#energysky #greensky

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 23

I’m so tired of this (physically and mentally)

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 23

Was the tornado’s vibe in the room with us?

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 23

“My raw opinion matters more than official NWS findings,” by MC

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The Life of a Ben Cotton (he/him) @funnelfiasco.bsky.social · May 21

According to the news, it's an AWIPS upgrade www.tennessean.com/story/weathe...

NOAA weather radios down amid storms? How to get Nashville warnings

Due to scheduled maintenance on AWIPS software, NOAA weather radios will be offline until May 21. Here's how you can stay up to date with weather alerts.

www.tennessean.com

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 21

That’s really good to know. I wonder what happened.

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 20

This shouldn’t have to happen.

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 19

All I want for my 30th birthday next month is to be able to own a home…

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 16

Anyone know about the random fire along I-40 in Mebane NC? My mom just saw it

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · May 16

If this confirmed tor hits NWS Paducah NEXRAD and knocks it offline I will cry

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Apr 26

Also my aunt blocked me when I called her out on false news about federal help and NC.
Such a great end to the month.

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Apr 26

URGENT: my boyfriend’s been looking for any job for 6 months now… but he’s been getting denied left and right, even from normal retail like Target. He has an associates in game dev.
We’re getting very worried financially now. Please if you know anyone in Charlotte let me know.

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Apr 19

I’m aware there’s no sound haha no worries

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Apr 19

We always gotta throw a little powerlifting into the mix.
Yesterday evening I hit a massive MASSIVE milestone at 352.7 lbs/160 kilos.
Next goal is 3 reds at 375, then to the big bad 400. #scientistswholift

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Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Apr 9

Between my s/o still unable to find a new job since November, us coming short on rent and utilities this month, and everything else going on, I don’t know how much longer I can take this.
It genuinely feels like a nightmare I can’t get out of.

Tiff Fortier @tornadotiff.bsky.social · Apr 4

We’re one degree away from tying our record high set back in 1999.
It’s quite toasty out. 😅

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