Kristen Kirchhaine
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Meteorologist @tmj4 in SE Wisconsin. Lover of cats. @ualr & @msstate graduate. @nwas Sealholder.
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FIREWORKS AND THE MOON -
Our
@tmj4
camera had the perfect view of the Full Buck Moon and the Milwaukee fireworks, so cool!
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Thank you, Brendan! You're the best! 🎂
She's a one-of-kind meteorologist, coworker & Friend --
Happy Birthday
@KristenWeather
!!
@tmj4
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Look who I ran into at my last weather talk! (If you don't know, that's former
@tmj4
meteorologist Jim Ott.)
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Just one month from today our sunsets will be back to 7 pm. Who's excited??
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Live from the lakefront this morning with the Chaser. Not chasing storms today though, it'll be a beautiful day to enjoy the outdoors around SE WI!
@tmj4
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Tonight is our last sunset before 5 pm until November! Who's excited?
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Wow! A look at the beauty of
#fall
- taken over Central Wisconsin from 2,000 feet. Thanks to Carter Drake for sharing with
@tmj4
.
#Wisconsin
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10 am - Two waterspouts spotted from the Marco Island Bridge as storms approach. Taken by Kersten Moe.
#flwx
#swfl
http://t.co/eFXx0YdDM8
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That's a wrap! Today was my last day with
@NBC2
. Thanks to all the great viewers and followers, I will miss you. Keep following for updates on my next move!
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Been at work since 2 am and just realized I'm wearing two different color shoes. Mornings are hard. 🤪
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Wrapping up today's training, feeling ready for my first day on air. Hope you can join
@JuliaFello
and I on
@tmj4
tomorrow morning from 5-7 am!
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Time for a little good news from the weather department! The 6-10 day temperature outlook shows above average temperatures are expected Jan 21st-25th.
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RECORD SNOW -
Milwaukee set a new daily snowfall record, picking up 8.9" of snow. That breaks the old record of 5.2" set in 1933.
#wiwx
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Had to go test out my street... it's not much ice, but enough to slide around!
#wiwx
@TylerMoorewx
@tmj4
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This time-lapse from Port Washington shows a great view of the rising Worm Moon!
#wisconsin
#Fullmoon
@tmj4
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The days are getting longer! By Saturday, our sunset time in Milwaukee is back to 5 pm!
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Today is the Flight For Air Climb to benefit
@LungAssociation
. I can't be at the climb in person, but glad I could still participate and raise money as a virtual climber. I'm cheering on my
@tmj4
team from back at the station!
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Big update! I'm happy to announce my new position as Video and Social Media Producer for the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
@insurancecrime
#newjob
#workpictureday
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So happy to be here!! Thanks Julia!
Everyone give a warm welcome to
@KristenWeather
! We are so lucky to have her on
@TMJ4
News TODAY!
@ElissiaWilson
is still in the TMJ4 family, she's moving to weekend evenings. Welcome Kristen!
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Why build a snowman when you can build a snow chicken?? Shoutout to Syra in West Bend for this awesome snow day creation!
#wiwx
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COMING UP AT 4:50 pm -
Better radar coverage is coming to Wisconsin. I talk with
@climavision
about the high resolution radar network they're installing, and how that will improve not just storm tracking, but future weather forecasts.
#wiwx
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FEELING LIKE FALL -
Temperatures are running 20-30 degrees COOLER than this time yesterday, with all of SE WI stuck in the 50s this afternoon.
Are you enjoying the cool down, or missing temps in the 80s?
#wiwx
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Tomorrow (Sunday, Feb 5th) is National Weatherperson's Day. A big thank you goes out to
@cookiesbydesign
for sending over these beautiful treats!
@BrianNizTMJ4
@MarisaWoloszyn
@WxBrendan
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Nice view of the moon setting over Mitchell Park Domes tonight!
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The
#fall
colors just keep getting better and better here in Southeast
#Wisconsin
. This photo is from Justin Molter, taken in Grafton near the Milwaukee River.
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Good news if you're not a vampire, the days are getting longer, sunset in MKE is at 5 pm this Friday, woohoo!!
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UPDATE: Most of the area has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning (light pink), and our southern counties have been upgraded to an Ice Storm Warning (purple).
These warnings now begin at 9 am Wednesday and continue until Noon Thursday.
#wiwx
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Training on the
@tmj4
Storm Chaser with
@ElissiaWilson
and photog Dave on this chilly Friday morning. 🥶
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Working from the basement today - finally got to test out my at home set-up. Bonus, I was able to wear a green shirt!
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Tonight's time lapse - the Full Beaver Moon rising over Lake Michigan, taken from our Port Washington camera.
#fullmoon
#wisconsin
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Feels good to be back in the
#weather
office! Helping out with some fill in work on
@nbcchicago
. Join me at 10pm, and again tomorrow evening for the forecast.
@NBCStormTeam5
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My snow ruler for the day... found it in the newsroom. Does anyone remember OscoDrug?
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Marisa is taking over on weekend mornings and I'm headed to weekend evenings! See you Sunday night!
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MAJOR WARM-UP
Check this out! Last Friday the wind chill in Milwaukee was -32°, today we made it to 60°. That means it feels 92° WARMER than it did 6 days ago!
#wiwx
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ICYMI: Friday was the last day
@tmj4
for
@BrianGotter
. He is heading over to the
@maccfund
, and I wish him all the best in his new job! If you didn't get to see some of the farewell stories that aired Friday, find them here:
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How many people still have leaves to take care of? I know I do! Sunday morning will be chilly, but temps will be in the 50s through the afternoon, a pretty good day for yard work.
#wiwx
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Minor updates to the expected snowfall forecast - much of the area within a 5-10" range. Rain looks to mix in with snow near the lakeshore, keeping totals lower.
#wiwx
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Celebrating
#ValentinesDay
with my amazing husband at the Bulls game!
#LoveAndBasketball
#BullsNation
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We are on board the NOAA P3, aka Miss Piggy. This could be the flight to determine if
#TD9
becomes a tropical storm!
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Today I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Michelle Thaller, a
@NASA
astrophysicist... from Waukesha! I'll be putting a story together over the next few weeks, stay tuned!
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AIR QUALITY ALERT -
Most of SE WI is experiencing unhealthy air, while a few places around Milwaukee County are registering in the very unhealthy category.
-Avoid strenuous outdoor activity
-Minimize time outdoors
-Consider wearing a mask if you need to be outside
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SUMMER STARTS TOMORROW -
The first day of summer is my favorite holiday! Yeah, as a meteorologist, I consider it a holiday.
It's also the longest day of the year, with 15 minutes, 21 minutes, and 59 seconds of daylight, enjoy!
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Bundled up for our Storm Chaser live shot tonight from Konkel Park in Greenfield. Watching all the
#Olympics2022
skating has me wanting to take to the ice! ⛸
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Above normal temperatures look likely for Wisconsin into mid-February. Outlook valid Feb 12-16.
#wiwx
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Kicking off October with a strong dose of summer warmth.
Are you loving it, or hating it??
#wiwx
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Who is outside today enjoying the sunshine and these beautiful fall colors?
Please share your favorite fall color pictures with us!
#wiwx
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY -
A messy mix of wet snow, sleet, and freezing rain will impact the area Tuesday. It will likely be a slow and slick Tuesday morning commute.
#wiwx
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Our weekend crew is here for you this Christmas Eve! If you need your news, weather, and sports fix before Christmas, join us on
@TMJ4
News at 10 pm.
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We're live from Lime Kiln Park on
@tmj4
News at 5, join us for details on the next round of rain!
@BrianGotter
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Check this out! Milwaukee's high on Christmas Day was 48°, today we topped out at just 39°!
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Skies turning dark in Menomonee Falls ahead of the approaching storm! 📸 courtesy of
@Tim_Vetscher
.
#wiwx
@tmj4
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WARM START TO THE WEEK -
Monday afternoon highs will top out in the 60s across SE WI. That's 10-15 degrees above average for early November.
#wiwx
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Happy to have
@JuliaFello
back in studio this morning, after she had some well deserved time off. Join us now thru 7 am for your latest news and weather.
@tmj4
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Impressive hail from the severe storm that moved through Delavan, WI this afternoon. Thanks to David Eucker for sharing with
@tmj4
.
#wiwx
@NWSMilwaukee
@BrianNizTMJ4
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Nice satellite view today! It's easy to see where the snow/sleet cutoff line was with our last storm system.
#wiwx
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A level 3/5 severe weather risk includes much of Wisconsin. Overnight storms pose a significant damaging wind threat.
Timing locally will be between midnight and 6am. Have a way to get warning info, and stay weather aware.
#wiwx
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WINTER STORM TUESDAY -
Here's a look at expected snow totals for Tuesday. Lower amounts likely near the lake, higher totals inland.
Still watching for any change in the track of the low, and how the lake will impact totals, stay tuned.
Forecast:
#wiwx
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