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@thorsenstorm

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Meteorologist at @NWSGreatFalls | Cat mom to Kirsi 🐈‍⬛ | NorCal ➡️ Slightly Less Middle of Nowhere | UND ‘21 💚🤍 AtSci | LETU ‘18 💙💛 Chem | Opinions mine

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@thorsenstorm
Julianna
4 months
So first of all... WOW!!! What an event May 10-11 was! I took over 500 pics and got SO MANY good shots. But looking it all over after editing, I gotta say... I think this one is my personal favorite 🥰 📍 Holter Lake, Montana Other favorites below...🧵
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@thorsenstorm
Julianna
2 years
@poorlycatdraw I bought a pumpkin and not only did she decide it was *her* pumpkin but it was also her new chew toy
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Julianna
10 months
Finally got through my photos from the evening of November 5th and OMG! What a gorgeous show of the auroras, this one was hands down my favorite ❤️💚
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Julianna
9 months
my favorite from this morning ❤️ north of Glasgow, MT at around 1 AM
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Julianna
5 years
All cross sections need to be built with legos 🤣❤️
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Julianna
10 months
YOOOOOOO
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Julianna
2 years
TWAS I WHO ISSUED MY FIRST TOR
@NWSGlasgow
NWS Glasgow
2 years
Tornado Warning including Glentana MT and Richland MT until 6:30 PM MDT
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Julianna
3 years
I’ve reached my new home ❤️ I’m over-the-moon excited to announce I’ve accepted a job at NWS Glasgow starting mid-Oct What started as a volunteering opportunity in SHV has snowballed into a full time job here in MT and I couldn’t be happier! Exciting things are yet to come 🥰
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Julianna
9 months
OMG OMG
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Julianna
3 years
my first balloon as a full time meteorologist 🎈🥺❤️
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Julianna
1 year
here are my favorites from last night (Aug. 4) 💚💜 here’s to hoping the next G3 storm comes with a new moon
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Julianna
3 years
I’m not saying I’m Elsa, but it is 41 degrees and snowing on my first day at NWS Glasgow 💕
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Julianna
9 months
Life Update: I’m thrilled to officially announce that I’ve accepted a lateral transfer to NWS Great Falls starting mid-January!!! 🎉 I’m so excited for the new opportunities and new adventures the lie ahead!! 🥰
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Julianna
8 months
omg I work here now 🥰
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Julianna
2 years
me, as an atmo student: looks like a strong sub-severe thunderstorm me, as a full time NWS met: issa slightly spicy storm
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Julianna
3 years
I had help with the balloon launch tonight ❤️ fun fact, this is the first balloon launch my mom has seen in person so that was cool 💕
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Julianna
2 years
come for the -30 wind chills, stay for the sweet dance moves 🤣🙈
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Julianna
1 year
Tonight was PERFECT!! Bright enough to act as a nightlight, surrounding me in every direction as they danced across the night sky… gorgeous 😍
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Julianna
1 year
my kitkat bar is out here asking the hard questions 😵‍💫
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Julianna
3 years
y'all I just submitted my first ever NWS job application... this is really happening 😍 the only thing that has me worried at the moment is the student status part but if I get past that, I feel good to the offices who may get my application: I love you, please hire me ♥️♥️♥️
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Julianna
3 years
I MADE IT TO THE REFERRAL I MADE IT TO THE REFERRAL 🥳🥳🥳 now to my five BFFs… I still love you, please hire me ❤️
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Julianna
3 years
┏┓ ┃┃╱╲ in ┃╱╱╲╲ this ╱╱╭╮╲╲ house ▔▏┗┛▕▔ we ╱▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔╲ respect the ratings given by the local NWS office ╱╱┏┳┓╭╮┏┳┓ ╲╲ ▔▏┗┻┛┃┃┗┻┛▕▔
@NWSPaducah
NWS Paducah, KY
3 years
Thank you for your patience through the survey process of this historic tornado event that impacted Western Kentucky Friday night. The portion of the long-track tornado from Fulton County to Muhlenberg County in Western Kentucky will be given a preliminary damage rating of EF4.
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Julianna
1 year
quick CA pronunciation guide because a lot of people have been getting tripped up lately Tulare: too-lair-ee Tule: too-lee Tuolumne: too-all-luh-mee Yosemite: yo-sem-ih-tee Madera: muh-dare-uh Mono: moh-no bonus round almond: am-end 😉
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Julianna
1 year
quick back of camera shot but OMG
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Julianna
2 years
boom mic drop
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Julianna
3 years
let me open cave pLEASE????
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Julianna
2 years
opens social media to monitor our official accounts some dude commenting on our canceled severe thunderstorm watch: "I trust 4 yr old gas station condoms more then this weather station"
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Julianna
2 years
absolutely enamored and in awe with the display of lights I saw last night… by far the best display of the auroras I’ve personally seen
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Julianna
1 year
I am just so overfilled with joy right now. Taking this photo just gave me so much life and energy. This is a night I'm going to remember for a long time ❤️
@NWSGlasgow
NWS Glasgow
1 year
Here's the view from our office! The auroras are currently overhead here in Glasgow 😍 #MTwx #auroras
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Julianna
4 years
Oklahoma warning for Minnesota
@NWSSevereTstorm
NWS Severe Tstorm
4 years
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Elbow Lake MN, Hoffman MN, Ashby MN until 2:30 AM CDT
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Julianna
1 year
Not bad for a first trial run of my new fancy camera. Still getting used to it... learned some things, have some ideas for next time but all around things went pretty well and I'm loving the results.
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Julianna
9 months
the closest we’ll get to a White Christmas is my snowflake necklace but Merry Christmas to everyone and especially my fellow shift workers who are helping to hold down the fort this holiday season ❤️
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Julianna
2 years
alright, I found the best snow icons... everybody go home now
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Julianna
2 years
my final certifying MROS launch is supposed to be tomorrow 😭💀
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Julianna
2 years
happy large boulder the size of a small boulder to all who celebrate
@SheriffAlert
San Miguel Sheriff
5 years
Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 mm78 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles in the area.
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Julianna
3 years
gotta put out an update for my new job! #NewProfilePic
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Julianna
2 years
can you believe this was a year ago already?? I’ve officially been at NWS Glasgow one year 🥰
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Julianna
2 years
@NWSRapidCity Baseball-sized Hail
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Julianna
3 years
Last balloon before graduation: my 125th launch 😊
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Julianna
2 years
@BitchestheCat one of the last photos of Sammy (L) and Tabby (R) together Tabby passed a few days later at 19, she was our therapy cat who had a deep bond with my dad Sammy lived another yr to 20, she was my best friend and partner in crime they were like my sisters & I miss them everyday
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Julianna
2 years
das my warning my very first tor (yes I'm still very proud of it ♥️)
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@NycStormChaser
Nicholas Isabella
2 years
2022 is coming to an end so lets take a look at some watches and warnings statistics. 🌪️Tornado Watches = 591 🌪️Tornado Warnings = 2,320 ⛈️Severe Thunderstorm Watches = 570 ⛈️Severe Thunderstorm Warnings = 18,076
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Julianna
2 years
this is fine I’m fine 🙃
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Julianna
3 years
do you ever just think about what stuff like this sounded to people before we had the tech to know what's happening like no wonder there's so much ancient paranoia folklore out there
@DrChrisCombs
Chris Combs (iterative design enjoyer)
3 years
Wow this is terrifying, the type of sonic boom you hope you never hear. That is a staggering pressure spike. [NSFW language] Hoping everyone in the vicinity of the Tonga volcanic eruption is staying safe shared from Facebook by @WhiteHaTterz
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Julianna
2 years
I really wish that after you passed the quiz in COMET modules they gave you the correct answers because sometimes I legit don't know what I got wrong and it'd be nice for future reference
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Julianna
4 years
I SAW IT!! THE CLOUDS CLEARED AND I FINALLY SAW THE AURORAS oh my god I’m gonna blast Queen on my ride home and pass out knowing I can die a happier woman now that I finally saw them
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Julianna
3 years
important update to the five offices who (hopefully this time) will receive my application: I love you, please hire me ❤️
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Julianna
3 years
using my Picasso level talent to make the radiosonde festive 🥴
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Julianna
2 years
when you’re frigid but ✨festive🎅🏼✨ fun fact… we’re the coldest upper air site in the lower 48 this morning -30 air temp, -50 wind chill
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Julianna
3 years
me: I’m not gonna check my application status 5 times a day also me: OMG IT CHANGED (this is a good change right? feels like a good change… I want it to be a good change)
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Julianna
11 months
THE DOME!!!
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Julianna
4 years
How can In-N-Out be North Dakota’s favorite fast food when the closest location is almost 15 hours away???
@TodayInSportsCo
TodayInSports
4 years
Each states favorite fast food restaurant. (via @cheddar ). 🍔🍗🍕
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Julianna
3 years
nothing like smashing your personal record on your birthday 🥰
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Julianna
3 years
“Merry Christmas Eve, I wish to eat the tree”
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Julianna
2 years
@OKWildlifeDept that person:
@lizchar
Liz Charboneau
2 years
interviewer: where do you see yourself in 5 years? me:
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Julianna
2 years
because the balloon video’s getting backlash I’ll just quickly address it… we’ve done a lot of single person high wind launches just fine but this time the eddies really hit harder than what I’ve ever seen and yeah, I could’ve done things differently… that’s my bad I’m sorry
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Julianna
3 years
here I go, on an arctic expedition to gather snow depth measurements for the abandoned tundra of Montana up next on NatGeo 😜
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Julianna
3 years
*desire to touch lava intensifies*
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Julianna
3 years
Glasgow sun dog
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Julianna
3 years
wait no... come back... what are u doing
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Julianna
3 years
Important document came today 💚🤍 Also this confirms I’m qualified to apply to NWS 😜
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Julianna
1 year
okay listen… Calm is getting too good at sending timely notifications
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Julianna
2 years
PSA FOR CHASERS got storm (especially damage) pics/videos? if you're chasing in MT right now, tag NWS Billings if you're chasing in SD/NNE WY right now, tag NWS Rapid City MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE LOCATION AND TIME and please, for the love of god, don't tag them in radar pics
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Julianna
11 months
OMG HELLO??? 😍
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Julianna
4 years
I have something awesome to announce... In 70 days, the city in this picture becomes my new home as I start my pathways internship with NWS Glasgow ❤️❤️❤️ This is an exciting opportunity and I literally could not be happier about the adventure ahead The Big Sky Country awaits
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Julianna
1 year
HELL YEAH Y'ALL WE OFFICIAL NOW 🙌
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Julianna
3 years
My grad cap in its final form. Yes, it’s sparkly ✨
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Julianna
3 years
sometimes it’s too cold outside but snow is still fun to play with ❄️
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Julianna
1 year
My favorite photos from last night. Never thought I’d be able to take a true overhead shot in Montana. The way they draped and moved across the sky like curtains… just absolutely incredible 😍
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Julianna
3 years
I HAVE A CAC CARD NOW I am ✨Official™✨
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Julianna
3 years
S P I C Y B A BY
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Julianna
1 year
DIOPTASE I mean, yes, zircon is pretty but have you considered…
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@MineralCup
Mineral Cup #MinCup
1 year
It's the #MinCup23 QUARTER-FINALS as the Time Lord goes against the Emerald Queen of Desert! Can resilient timekeeper #Zircon outlast its competition, or will the striking beauty of #Dioptase make it a clear winner? Vote: Results:
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Julianna
2 years
my first SPS y'all 🥹💕
@NWSGlasgow
NWS Glasgow
2 years
A special weather statement has been issued for Glendive MT until 4:45 PM MDT
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Julianna
3 years
on the topic of books, here’s one of my all-time greatest finds at half price books in Dallas… for only $20 too! this one is definitely not for sale 🥰
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Julianna
1 year
love these stormy sunsets
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Julianna
11 months
fun little milestone to brag about this morning... I have now been a full time NWS met for 2 years 🥰 so many good memories and so many more about to be made
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Julianna
4 years
Today included a pretty cool milestone... I launched my 100th weather balloon!!!
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Julianna
3 years
HE’S GOT HIS OWN STOCKING
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@NWSLittleRock
NWS Little Rock
3 years
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, its time to get into Christmas mode. Let the decorating and overall festivities begin! #arwx
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Julianna
2 years
driving to work this morning felt a bit familiar… fog bank settled in the valley overnight and is currently burning off with the sunrise
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Julianna
2 years
spicy wind = spicy launch when I tell you that the first few seconds of data was WILD 🤣
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Julianna
4 years
I AM GETTING THE FIRST DOSE OF THE COVID VACCINE TOMORROW
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Julianna
2 years
once again, I am begging leadership training modules to stop pushing neurotypical ideals and stop reinforcing the stereotype that neurodivergent traits are inherently bad
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Julianna
3 years
snowflakes on my car from earlier today
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Julianna
1 year
the sky is showing off again ❤️
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Julianna
3 years
Throw that balloon to the wind 💨 🎈
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Julianna
2 years
forgive the awful quality, I don’t have my tripod and we got flashing airport lights to our north but if you’re in NE Montana, the auroras are out and about and along the horizon 🥰
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Julianna
4 years
anxiety is just.... I am so done with it. I am so done with this constant nagging inside that says “nobody likes you, they’re all pretending” and the unbelieveable ruminating I do over the most minor mistakes it’s just so damn exhausting 🙃😔
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Julianna
4 years
@NWSReno @NWSLaCrosse @NWS I was going to say... Reno’s a serious contender in this game. It’s one of the prettiest views I’ve seen
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Julianna
2 years
does everybody see this because I will not be doing it again
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Julianna
3 years
a large boulder the size of a small magma piece
@GeologyyScience
Geology Scienceᅠᅠᅠ
3 years
What happens when a boulder falls into lava? Credit : 🎥 moniekamp #geology #science #rock #lava #earth
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Julianna
2 years
today we’re learning about towns in eastern Montana 🥴
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Julianna
2 years
THE MOON SET AND THE AURORAS ARE HERE TO PLAY
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Julianna
2 years
that stunned moment when the sonde alllmossstt hits the ground but DOESN’T 🙌 boom, windy launch done 32 mph gusting to 40 at the time of launch
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Julianna
3 years
@AutSciPerson I keep track of it (to the best of my ability) but even so I'm irregular so it's always fun trying to explain to your doctor that just bc you haven't had a period in a couple months does not mean you're automatically pregnant like... that's not how any of that works
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Julianna
4 years
This feels like a metaphor for this year
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Julianna
3 years
my goal is to one day use this NOAA photo on a social media post haven't quite found the appropriate conditions to use it yet but like... I think about it a lot
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Julianna
2 years
going through the WOC Human Factors course and idk who wrote this discussion but I have a feeling we would've been work besties 🤣
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Julianna
1 year
good morning from Glasgow, Montana!!
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Julianna
3 years
birthday balloons… the ones I keep and the one I sent flying into the atmosphere to gather important data ahead of a cold front
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Julianna
3 years
KITTEN ACQUIRED ❤️❤️❤️
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Julianna
2 years
how meteorologists break up:
@Noorthevirgo
Noor ✭
2 years
i deleted your city off of my weather app
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Julianna
10 months
happy thanksgiving to everyone! 🦃❤️ I’m holding the fort down this morning as forecaster here in Glasgow. Trace snow depth with some light flurries here earlier… perfect weather imo 🥰
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