Patrick Bigbie WDAM 🌪️
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Emmy Nominated Chief Meteorologist at @WDAM in Hattiesburg, MS. I'm a Christian, Husband, East AL native, #Hufflepuff , @AuburnTigers fan & @UofSouthAlabama Alum
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2023 has been an unusually busy year for Tornadoes. The U.S. tornado count is running well above normal for this time of the year. Oddly enough, Illinois is the state with the most tornadoes so far this year.
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BREAKING NEWS: It appears there was a brief, weak tornado touchdown on the westside of Hattiesburg near Oak Grove.
It did not last long, and has now dissipated!
There appears to NO LONGER be a threat.
VIDEO: Stephen Emfinger
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The nightmare is getting worse for ATL. GDOT says the I85 SB bridge has to be replaced too. Both directions of I-85 are closed INDEFINITELY
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I got to meet & interview
@iCyclone
this afternoon! For those who don't know, he's a world famous hurricane chaser and has been in the eye of over 50 hurricanes & typhoons. You'll get to hear his story in a special story I'm working on sometime in early November!
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Our sister station in Lake Charles,
@KPLC7News
has lost their tower. It has collapsed on their building in downtown. Thankfully, they evacuated to Baton Rouge & nobody was there when it happened. This tower survived Audrey '57 & Rita '05 but was no match to Laura's 150 mph winds.
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Happy Valentine's Day Y'all!! Here is a comic from one of my favorite cartoonist,
@elclimo
!!
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Here is my story about
@icyclone
! We talked about how all kind of topics including: why he chases hurricanes, his scariest storm, & why he's been living in Mississippi. I had a fun afternoon talking to him! Josh is also a super nice guy too!!
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BIG NEWS: I am excited announce that I have been promoted to Chief Meteorologist here at
@WDAM
!! I am truly honored and grateful to WDAM for giving me this opportunity!
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BREAKING: The Wind Chill at Mt. Washington, NH just hit -104°F. This is now the Lowest Wind Chill ever recorded in the U.S. The observatory that recorded this is at the summit of the 6,267ft mountain where the current air temperature is -44°F and winds are gusting up to 127 mph!
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Did anybody else see this question on Jeopardy this afternoon??
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Please Keep My Alabama Hometown in your prayers. They just got hit by a large tornado. Hearing reports of significant damage, people trapped, and confirmed fatalities. My family and friends are okay, it didn't hit them. Here is a picture of the tornado from Ryan Cartee.
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A big thank you to the Petal Chamber of Commerce for presenting me with this award this evening! I am honored and grateful!!
#mswx
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Today marks the 6 year anniversary of the EF-3 tornado that carved a path across Lamar County, Hattiesburg, Petal, & Runnelstown. It was a moment that none of us will ever forget. In a moment of chaos, I was desperate to get the message out.
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Thanks to the newsroom, we now have an emergency dry-erase board for the Weather POD! I hope I never have to use it.
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Hey guys, if you’ve missed me in the morning, it’s because my grandmother passed away late last week. I’ve been out of town for the funeral and to help my dad in this hard time. The only thing I need right now is for you pray for my family. I will be back later this week.
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PRAYER WARRIORS: I am in need of prayers for some stuff that’s been heavy. God knows the details and I know He will work it all out for His glory.
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Rotation Track of the long-track supercell that produced the violent tornado that Rolling Fork, Silver City, & Winona, MS.
It's unknown yet if the tornado was on the ground continuously, but radar shows a 115+ mile track of extreme rotation.
#mswx
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We did a thing!! Rachel and I are now homeowners!
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I'm going to bed tonight with no news on Ryan Newman. I pray that when I wake up at 2am that good news greets me on my phone. Please say a prayer for Ryan Newman, his family, & for NASCAR tonight.
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Hurricane Michael is now 7 mph short of Category 5 Status and it's STILL INTENSIFYING!! Winds are now up to 150mb and the pressure is still falling!! Now down to 923mb!! This is unlike anything that NW Florida has ever seen!!!
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NOT SOMETHING YOU WANT TO BE IN FIRST PLACE: Mississippi is leasing the nation this year in tornadoes🌪️🌪️. So far the Magnolia State has seen 60 tornadoes. Alabama comes in 2nd with 53 tornadoes.
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Finally home tonight. Since everyone has requested it, I'm retiring this shirt & tie combo!
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Sad day at WDAM.
@McDanielWDAM
is leaving us for WWL in New Orleans. I’m going to miss one of my best friends here at the station and all the fun times we’ve had on the morning show! I wish you all the best buddy!!
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The Pine Belt has been hit again by tornadoes & while we may be down, we're not out! We've been here plenty of times before & we are going to come back strong again! Say a prayer tonight & lend helping hand or chainsaw to your neighbors in need.
#PineBeltStrong
@wdam
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Words can not describe how honored I am to be awarded as the "Best Local TV Personality" in the Best of the Pine Belt Awards!! THANK YOU!!
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Every TV station has a weather team, but NOBODY has MY weather team!! I want to say how proud I am of
@hayeswx
,
@RyanMahanWx
, &
@wdamrex
for their amazing job during yesterday’s storms!! It was a long 14 hour day, but they were calm, cool, & collective during the entire event!!
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Just got back from Bay St. Louis with
@RyanMahanWx
. We got a chance to catch up and talk with hurricane chaser
@iCyclone
for our upcoming Hurricane Special that will air on
@wdam
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One of my fears happened to James Spann this afternoon at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham. While On-Air covering tornadoes, his house was hit by the tornado. He checked on his wife (who was okay) and then continued going forward with several more hours of coverage to inform viewers.
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GOOD NEWS!! All of my family in Puerto Rico has checked in and they are all okay!!
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Today is Rachel and mine's 3rd year Anniversary! She is my rock & my best friend! We celebrated by flipping the hourglass that we made at our wedding. Filled w/ blue, silver, & white sand that symbolize God, Rachel, & me. Just as the sand mixes, so do our love & lives together!
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Could it be!! Not one but two cold fronts!!!! Keep your Fingers crossed!!
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The Tonga Island Volcanic eruption was so violent, that it created a shockwave that is currently circling the globe.
That shockwave was observed at the Hattiesburg Airport this morning at 7:45am & shows up as a small brief rise in pressure.
Tonga is 7,949mi from Hattiesburg BTW
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Today is Rachel and mine's 6th Anniversary! She is my rock & my best friend! We celebrated by flipping the hourglass that we made at our wedding. Filled with blue, silver, & white sand that symbolize God, Rachel, & me. Just as the sand mixes, so do our love & lives together!
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SOMETHING GOOD - When bad things happen, “look for the helpers.” - Mr. Rodgers
The community helping to clean up what remains of the Mauldin's home of 40 years in Soso, MS.
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Today is one of those those big birthdays that end with a zero!! I can not believe that I am now 30!!
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(1/2) I had a great time out at the Petal football game tonight! I met a LOT of fans this evening, gave a lot of hugs and even meet one family who told me I saved their life when the tornado destroyed their house in January!(I got choked up thinking about that)
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I am so honored to be awarded as the "Best Local TV Personality" in the Best of the Pine Belt Awards for a second year!! It is truly a humbling experience! A big thank you to my friends, family, & everyone who voted for all of your love and support. I truly have the BEST viewers!
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Today is Rachel and mine's 5th Anniversary! She is my rock & my best friend! We celebrated by flipping the hourglass that we made at our wedding. Filled with blue, silver, & white sand that symbolize God, Rachel, & me. Just as the sand mixes, so do our love & lives together!
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BREAKING NEWS: Gordon Creek is way out of its bank and is flooding Downtown Hattiesburg!! The area of Hardy & Pine is completely under water!
#mswx
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Hurricane Michael continues to get STRONGER!!!! Hurricane Hunters have found the pressure has dropped 6mb in the past 2 hours, now down to 926 mb. I'm now very fearful this could obtain Category 5 Status before landfall around Panama City.
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I now have 1.25 inches on the ground here in Oak Grove with heavy snow still falling and an air temp of 22°. This is officially the coldest snow I have ever experienced in my life. I also noticed how powdery the snow was, almost like Colorado snow.
#mswx
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Four years ago, at this exact moment, the EF-3 tornado was carving a path across Lamar County, Hattiesburg, Petal, & Runnelstown. It was a moment that none of us will ever forget. It's also the same moment that the famous sign was created in a moment of chaos.
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One year ago today the Pine Belt was covered with 5-10 inches of snow!! I originally called for a dusting to 2 inches but even I was surprised by this winter storm!
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Today is Rachel &mine's 2nd year Anniversary! She is my rock and my everything. We celebrated by flipping the hourglass that we made at our wedding. Its filled with blue, silver, & white sand that symbolize God, Rachel, & me. Just as the sand inside mixes, so do our love & lives!
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There it is!! The Space-X Dragon capsule with astronauts aboard returning to Earth over Hattiesburg!!
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DO NOT BE ALARMED BY BRIGHT OBJECT IN THE SKY!!! This object is what the old-timers use to call "The Sun!"
#mswx
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So proud of my wife Rachel!! She's playing one of the Party Moms in South Mississippi Ballet Theatre's "Nutcracker." It was so cool seeing her in her element!! Ballet to Rachel is like weather to me! It a big part of her life!!
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Hurricane Irma is taking DIRECT AIM on the tiny island of Barbuda. The Category 5 eye is only 31 miles away!!
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BREAKING NEWS: Jeff the Wallaby has been found safe and sound!!
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Check out this amazing Tornado Cake that my amazing wife made for my birthday!!!
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ONLY IN MISSISSIPPI: It is LITERALLY Winter❄️ in the northern part of the state and Summertime🌞 down south!!
#mswx
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The snow that fell here at WDAM is a different type of snowflake! They're Snow Needles! The reason they're shaped like this is because they formed in a colder and drier atmosphere, usually between 26-14°F with very low humidity.
#mswx
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Two years ago, at this exact moment, the EF-3 tornado was carving a path across Lamar County, Hattiesburg, Petal, & Runnelstown. It was a moment that none of us will ever forget. It's also the same moment that the famous sign was created in a moment of chaos.
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Chessie is no longer in any pain. My big boy crossed the bridge to heaven this afternoon. While I'm heartbroken, I'm so thankful or every minute I got to spend with him over these past 17 years.
I will always love you Chessie & you'll always be with me buddy.
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Hey guys, please keep Rachel and her family in your prayers. Her grandmother passed away unexpectedly this weekend. I’ll be off the air for the rest of this week while we travel to Georgia to be with her family and to celebrate her life.
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Today is Rachel & mine's 4 year Anniversary! She is my rock and my everything. We celebrated by flipping the hourglass that we made at our wedding. Its filled with blue, silver, & white sand that symbolize God, Rachel, & me. As the sand mixes, so do our love & lives together.
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@JacobWoodsWx
@Puckettwx
That is the SpaceX AX-2 Landing. It will splash down into the Gulf in a few minutes.
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ALL CLEAR!! This morning’s storms are over!! We may get more storms this afternoon but they won’t be that strong!
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9:30am - Flurries are falling again here at the TV station!! Is it at your place?? Here is a pic I took of a snowflake on my car!!
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NWS Jackson is surveying the damage in Sumrall from yesterday’s tornado.
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And here it is, our brand new studio!! What do you think about it??
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I am so honored to be awarded as the "Best TV Personality" in the Best of the Pine Belt Awards for a 5th time!! I am truly humbled and truly grateful!! Thank you for putting your trust in this kid from Alabama & for making me feel like I've lived in the Pine Belt my entire life!
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CHECK THIS OUT!! It is colder in Hattiesburg this morning than in Anchorage, AK, International Falls, MN, & New York City!! How about that!?!
#mswx
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I want to take a moment to say how HAPPY and PROUD I am of
@RyanMahanWx
for winning "Best Weather Anchor" at the MS Assoc. of B'casters Awards!!|
Ryan truly deserves this honor. He puts in a lot of time & effort not only on-air but behind the scenes too!
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A BIG Happy Birthday to my best friend and amazing wife, Rachel!!!!
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! I’m happy to welcome
@RyanMahanWDAM
to out weather team!! Ryan is a 20 year Biloxi native & a really good friend of mine. He will be our new morning meteorologist starting next week. I’ll be heading to the evening show starting next Monday.
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I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. - Gen 9:13
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Finally had a chance to frame Ellie & Esabella's picture!! It's now hanging in a prominent place in my living room!
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I’m at my first ever Southern Miss football game!! I’m here with Rachel and her two best friends who came down from Georgia to see us!!!
#SMTTT
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CHECK THIS OUT!! This morning, Hattiesburg, Mississippi was colder than Anchorage, Alaska, Chicago, & New York City!! How about that!?!
#mswx
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CHECK THIS OUT: Easter Sunday's EF-4 Tornado left a scar on the Pine Belt that can be seen from space! High-Res Satellite shows the shows the tornado's path. The thin white line is the bare ground left from the 2 mile wide tornado.
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Big Happy Birthday to my wife Rachel!!! We're having her birthday dinner this evening!
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I'm having a wonderful Valentine's dinner at home with my beautiful wife Rachel!! Were exchanging gifts
I got her a pair of Fire Opal earrings, a book she wanted, and I cleaned the house and bathroom (even the baseboards)!
She got me this AWESOME and SUPER bright headlamp!
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We were blessed last night. That could easily have been us if things had been a little different.
Unfortunately, our neighbors to the north took the full brunt. PLEASE pray for them as they continue search and rescues. We've been here before & they have a long road to recovery.
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Five years ago today, it snowed... A BUNCH!❄️ Between 5-10 inches in many areas of the Pine Belt! You may remember this because I called for a "Dusting to 2 inches." It's the only time I've ever been happy to bust a forecast. What did it look look like at your house on that day?
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Hey guys, keep my Mom in your prayers this afternoon. She is having eye surgery this afternoon to repair a small hole in her in her retina.
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BREAKING NEWS: NWS Jackson says that Friday's storms created an 80 mile path of damage. The hardest hit area was near Lott Town Road in Sumrall where Straight Line Winds reached 100 mph.
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Check out this shirt that Rachel got me for Christmas!!
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Happy Thanksgiving from Rachel and I!! We've all had some ups and downs this year but, I’m still thankful for God, my Rachel, my family, my job, and all of y’all!
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I'm completely heartbroken for my home community in East AL & West GA. 23 fatalities so far including a children who we're as young as 6 & 8 years old.
Please keep them in your prayers. I'll post way you can help them later on today when I find out more.
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Two year ago today, it snowed A BUNCH in the Pine Belt!! Between 5 - 10 inches in many areas! You may remember this because I called for a "Dusting to 2 inches." It's the only time I've ever been happy to bust a forecast. It was also the most snow that I had ever seen in my life!
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I made it another year around the sun!! Check out this Monster Cookie that Rachel baked for me!
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Five years ago, at this exact moment, the EF-3 tornado was carving a path across Lamar County, Hattiesburg, Petal, & Runnelstown. It was a moment that none of us will ever forget. It's also the same moment that the famous sign was created during a moment of chaos.
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I have the greatest wife ever!! After a rough day, Rachel met me at the door with a big hug & a brownie!! It made everything better! It reminded me of this from one of my favorite comic strips,
@4AMShower
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I had a chance today to visit and pay my respects at the the Hurricane Katrina & Camielle Memorials in Biloxi this afternoon.
Absolutely sobering to see how high the water truely was when Katrina made landfall and to see how many live were lost in both storms on the MS Coast.
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Found this little guy after the rain yesterday. He was up in arms about how wet it has been!!
#mswx
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A BIG Happy Birthday to my best friend and amazing wife, Rachel!!!!
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Ellie & Esabella came up to the station this afternoon and presented me with a "Weatherman Survival Kit"!!
#mswx
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