William McKeown-Robbie
@williammrwx.bsky.social
NWS Billings Meteorologist 🌬️⛈️| B.S. Valpo ‘24 | LOT➡️VPZ➡️BIL | Born at 375ppm of CO2 | (She/They) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️| All opinions and commentary are my own
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After President Trump's urging, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump’s demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
After President Trump's urging, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
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The Patriots already have more wins this season than the last two seasons combined
I like this better. #WeAreBack
I like this better. #WeAreBack
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The Patriots already have more wins this season than the last two seasons combined
I like this better. #WeAreBack
I like this better. #WeAreBack
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I just walked out of federal court where I pleaded NOT GUILTY to the charges against me.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I just walked out of federal court where I pleaded NOT GUILTY to the charges against me.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
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Tonight the Northern Lights over Chicago. Last night was a high-bar to reach, but it's rather amazing to see the aurora borealis this active this far south of the Arctic Circle
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Tonight the Northern Lights over Chicago. Last night was a high-bar to reach, but it's rather amazing to see the aurora borealis this active this far south of the Arctic Circle
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Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.
Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday.
The auroras just outside of Billings tonight
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The auroras just outside of Billings tonight
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What to expect:
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
What to expect:
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
1) The show continues overnight
2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).
(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
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A wonderful reminder that Earth is really fucking cool and it's an absolutely pure joy to observe it.
November 12, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A wonderful reminder that Earth is really fucking cool and it's an absolutely pure joy to observe it.
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#alaskasky from Denali, 64°N, never seen so much pink and red
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 AM
#alaskasky from Denali, 64°N, never seen so much pink and red
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Folks have been telling me they’ve noticed I’ve gotten “a lot more political” on social media this year.
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Folks have been telling me they’ve noticed I’ve gotten “a lot more political” on social media this year.
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
Of course I have.
The circumstances have gotten nightmarishly worse, and the consequences of inaction and staying silent infinitely more obvious.
Everyone needs to get “a lot more political.”
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Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
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The Palestinian tradition of olive picking and dates harvest in the occupied West Bank is under threat from Israeli settlers who have increased their attacks on farmers this season.
The struggle to preserve the Palestinian olive and date harvest
The UN says October saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in nearly 20 years of tracking that violence. More than half the attacks targeted olive harvesters.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Palestinian tradition of olive picking and dates harvest in the occupied West Bank is under threat from Israeli settlers who have increased their attacks on farmers this season.
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Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Stay #WeatherReady and learn more about cold safety at weather.gov/safety/cold
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature. Stay #WeatherReady and learn more about cold safety at weather.gov/safety/cold
As someone who has not gotten paid for my work over the past 42 days I am appalled at the “deal” that was reached in the senate last night. Healthcare is a human right!
November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
As someone who has not gotten paid for my work over the past 42 days I am appalled at the “deal” that was reached in the senate last night. Healthcare is a human right!
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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An update from the NWS on the potential snow event. Read it.
One key: “…As a result, the expectation is for the lake effect snow bands to be unusually intense with peak snow rates of 3 to locally 5 inches per hour, frequent lightning and thunder, and pockets of hail.”
#ILwx #Chicago #ChicagoWX
One key: “…As a result, the expectation is for the lake effect snow bands to be unusually intense with peak snow rates of 3 to locally 5 inches per hour, frequent lightning and thunder, and pockets of hail.”
#ILwx #Chicago #ChicagoWX
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
An update from the NWS on the potential snow event. Read it.
One key: “…As a result, the expectation is for the lake effect snow bands to be unusually intense with peak snow rates of 3 to locally 5 inches per hour, frequent lightning and thunder, and pockets of hail.”
#ILwx #Chicago #ChicagoWX
One key: “…As a result, the expectation is for the lake effect snow bands to be unusually intense with peak snow rates of 3 to locally 5 inches per hour, frequent lightning and thunder, and pockets of hail.”
#ILwx #Chicago #ChicagoWX
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The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators held a weekend session in hopes of finding an end to the impasse that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay.
Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend
The government shutdown has stretched into its 40th day. Senators are holding a weekend session in hopes of finding an end to the impasse.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators held a weekend session in hopes of finding an end to the impasse that has disrupted flights nationwide, threatened food assistance for millions of Americans and left federal workers without pay.
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Day 40 of the shutdown, that’s 2 missed paychecks and part of a third. Federal employees (including my colleagues at the National Weather Service) continue working without knowing when they’ll be paid, or are furloughed. If you know someone affected, please check in on them. #GovernmentShutdown2025
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Day 40 of the shutdown, that’s 2 missed paychecks and part of a third. Federal employees (including my colleagues at the National Weather Service) continue working without knowing when they’ll be paid, or are furloughed. If you know someone affected, please check in on them. #GovernmentShutdown2025
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Bands of intense lake effect snow are expected tonight into Monday near many of the Great Lakes areas highlighted in this image. Dangerous to impossible travel conditions are possible, including during the Monday Morning commutes for some. Get details for your area at weather.gov
November 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Bands of intense lake effect snow are expected tonight into Monday near many of the Great Lakes areas highlighted in this image. Dangerous to impossible travel conditions are possible, including during the Monday Morning commutes for some. Get details for your area at weather.gov
IOF soldiers gang r*pe someone and they get a slap on the wrist. A teen throws some rocks and that’s worth 20 years?!
UPDATE: A Israeli military court has extended the prison detention of a 16-year-old Palestinian-American facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly throwing rocks in the West Bank. U.S. lawmakers have urged his release.
An Israeli military court extends detention of U.S. teen charged with stone-throwing
A Israeli military court has extended the prison detention of a 16-year-old Palestinian-American facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly throwing rocks in the West Bank. U.S. lawmakers have urged his release.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
IOF soldiers gang r*pe someone and they get a slap on the wrist. A teen throws some rocks and that’s worth 20 years?!
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Appropriately strong wording from @NWSChicago AFD regarding the potential for multiple intense bands of lake effect snow tonight into Monday morning.
Extremely heavy snow with zero visibility, high winds, and lightning possible in the strongest bands.
Extremely heavy snow with zero visibility, high winds, and lightning possible in the strongest bands.
November 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Appropriately strong wording from @NWSChicago AFD regarding the potential for multiple intense bands of lake effect snow tonight into Monday morning.
Extremely heavy snow with zero visibility, high winds, and lightning possible in the strongest bands.
Extremely heavy snow with zero visibility, high winds, and lightning possible in the strongest bands.
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City's holiday season.
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The latest FAA operations plan comes into effect at the top of the hour.
“SEVERAL MORE STAFFING TRIGGERS HAVE BEEN ADDED SINCE THE LAST PLAN.”
“SEVERAL MORE STAFFING TRIGGERS HAVE BEEN ADDED SINCE THE LAST PLAN.”
November 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The latest FAA operations plan comes into effect at the top of the hour.
“SEVERAL MORE STAFFING TRIGGERS HAVE BEEN ADDED SINCE THE LAST PLAN.”
“SEVERAL MORE STAFFING TRIGGERS HAVE BEEN ADDED SINCE THE LAST PLAN.”