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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 14h

This #WomenInSTEMWednesday, meet Monserrate Roman — the microbiologist who helped keep the ISS safe from dangerous microbes. Her work supports long-term human spaceflight ✨ #WomenInSTEM #LatinasInSTEM #STEMInSpace #WednesdayInspiration

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Just confirmed: The June 20 tornado near Enderlin, ND has been upgraded to an EF-5 — the first in the U.S. since Moore, OK in 2013.
Winds >210 mph. Path 12.1 mi.
This is a major moment in weather history.
📸 NWS statement attached.

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 2d

☔ Why is it still raining?
An inverted trough might be to blame. These features often follow tropical storms and bring days of rain.
This week’s #MeteorologyMonday explains.
#WeatherEducation #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 7d

Joy Buolamwini is the coder fighting bias in artificial intelligence. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League to challenge AI inequality. STEM = change. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #TechEquity #GirlsJustWannaDoScience #WomenInSTEM

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 9d

🍂 Fall cold fronts may bring cooler air—but they also bring severe weather potential.
Find out how transition season storms form in this week’s #MeteorologyMonday.
#ColdFronts #FallWeather #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 14d

#WomenInSTEMWednesday: Williamina Fleming started as a maid and ended up mapping the stars. She discovered the Horsehead Nebula and classified thousands of stars. #STEMInspo #WomenInSTEM

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · 28d

Alice Wilson was Canada’s first female geologist. Barred from fieldwork with men, she did it anyway—solo. Her maps and research still shape science today. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #Trailblazer #WomenInSTEM

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Sep 8

🌀Hurricanes don’t stop where they make landfall.
Their remnants often move inland, dumping rain and sparking tornadoes—even in Oklahoma.
This week’s #MeteorologyMonday explains the risk.
#HurricaneSeason #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistLife #MeteorologistMom #TulsaMeteorologist

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Sep 3

Anandi Joshi was just 19 when she became India’s first woman doctor of Western medicine. Her story proves that strength and purpose can break through tradition, distance, and doubt. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #STEMHistory #RoleModel #WomenInSTEM

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌀 Peak hurricane season is here.
This #MeteorologyMonday breaks down why September is the most active month.
#WeatherAwareness #StormSeason #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistLife #MeteorologistMom #TulsaMeteorologist #TulsaLife #STEMInfluencer #TulsaInfluencer #ContentCreatorTulsa

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Aug 27

#WomenInSTEMWednesday: Evelyn Nicol helped develop an early meningitis treatment and mentored future Black scientists. Quiet legacy. Massive impact. #WomenInSTEM #BlackInSTEM #ScienceMatters

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Aug 26

Exciting update! I’ll be helping out with morning weather at KSHB in Kansas City for a bit—remotely from Tulsa! You’ll usually catch me on Saturday mornings, but I’m kicking things off this Friday. Tune in to KSHB or watch online at KSHB.com!
#WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistMom #MeteorologistLife

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Aug 25

🔥 This week’s #MeteorologyMonday: Dry lightning.
It’s the fire-starting kind—lightning without rain. It’s common in August and dangerous for wildfire season.

#WeatherWatch #DryLightning #WildfireSeason #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistLife #TulsaMeteorologist #STEMInfluencer

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Aug 20

Martine Bertereau used science to find gold and silver in 1600s France. Society called it witchcraft. She called it her life’s work. #WomenInSTEMWednesday #WomenInSTEM #STEMPioneer #RoleModel

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Aug 18

⚠️ Late summer and early fall? Still storm season.
Heat + cold fronts + tropical moisture = sneaky severe weather.
Here’s this week’s #MeteorologyMonday.
#SevereWeather #WeatherEducation #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistLife #MeteorologistMom #TulsaMeteorologist #STEMInfluencer

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Jul 27

☔️ Tulsa’s biggest downpour on record?
📅 July 27, 1963
📏 7.54 inches in one day
That’s one soggy summer memory!
#WeatherHistory #TulsaRainfall #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistLife #MeteorologistMom #TulsaMeteorologist #TulsaLife #STEMInfluencer #TulsaInfluencer #ContentCreatorTulsa

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Jul 11

☀️ Summer heat can turn dangerous fast.
Wear light colors, stay hydrated, and know the early signs of heat stress like nausea and clammy skin.
Simple steps can save lives.
#HeatSafety #WeatherAwareness #SummerTips

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Jul 3

☀️👙 Summer safety isn’t just common sense—it’s preparation. Swipe through my new carousel for tips on sunscreen, life jackets, marine forecasts, and more.
Share it with someone you’re taking to the lake this weekend!
#WaterSafety #SummerTips #WeatherAwareness #Meteorologist

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Jun 28

⚡ It’s International Lightning Safety Day!
Lightning can be deadly, even before the rain starts.
Let’s stay informed, stay safe, and help others do the same.
#LightningSafetyDay #WeatherAwareness #SevereWeather
#Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Jun 22

It’s National Lightning Safety Awareness Week! ⚡ This week, I’m sharing tips to keep you safe from lightning strikes. Stay tuned for life-saving info! #LightningSafety #WeatherSafety

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · May 7

🧬 Anne McLaren’s work paved the way for IVF—transforming millions of lives! 🌟

This #WomenInSTEMWednesday, we celebrate her scientific brilliance, compassion, and leadership.
Learn more: [https://bit.ly/4jUkI0I]

#GirlsJustWannaDoScience #Meteorologist #WomenInSTEM #WednesdayInspiration

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Apr 24

🌩️ Let’s set the record straight on severe weather myths:

✅ Tornadoes do cross rivers
✅ Overpasses are not safe
✅ You can’t always see it coming

Swipe through for more busted myths and storm-smart tips!
💬 What’s the wildest storm myth you’ve heard?

mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Apr 17

Love when @tornatrix.bsky.social is mentioned by our local AMS chapter presenter! Small fan girl moment in the back of room with me thinking “oh I know that person!”

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Apr 17

🌪️ Build your plan BEFORE you need it.

✅ List emergency contacts
✅ Pick meeting spots
✅ Know where to shelter
✅ Practice regularly
✅ Assign family roles

💬What's one smart step your family includes in your plan?

#StormReady #EmergencyPreparedness #TulsaMeteorologist #WomenInSTEM #MeteorologistLife

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mmcclellanwx.bsky.social @mmcclellanwx.bsky.social · Apr 10

🚗 Severe weather behind the wheel? Here's how to stay safe:

✅ Pull over safely
❌ Don’t shelter under overpasses
✅ Keep your head down & stay belted
❌ Avoid floodwaters at all costs

💬 Ever had to make a tough call on the road during a storm? Let’s hear it.