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Silver Spring, MD
weather.gov/owlie/
Joined August 2013
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  1. 10 hours ago

    Lake effect snow happens when cold air passes over a warm lake. The lake is a moisture source so lots of snow is dumped on land

    18 retweets 23 likes
  2. Nov 24

    Did you know that the source of heat on earth is energy from the sun? Learn about heat energy at

    2 retweets 5 likes
  3. Nov 23

    Traveling this week? See how many different cloud types you can spot on your journey with your very own cloud chart!

    19 retweets 31 likes
  4. Nov 22

    Answer! False! Lightning USUALLY strikes the tallest object, but can strike anywhere and anything.

    4 retweets 6 likes
  5. Nov 21

    someone brings up the weather. Keep up your end of the conversation. before you travel.

    46 retweets 61 likes
  6. Nov 21

    Don’t forget your pets! Keep them inside during cold weather.

    168 retweets 162 likes
  7. Nov 22

    We want in on the gif party! This is the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket that took the satellite up on Saturday.

    51 retweets 129 likes
  8. Nov 22

    True or False: Lightning always strikes the tallest object. The answer ET!

    2 retweets 6 likes
  9. Nov 22

    Have a find out the forecast at

    5 retweets 5 likes
  10. Nov 21

    Cold weather doesn’t wait until December. Make sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately.

    149 retweets 165 likes
  11. Nov 21

    Wanna check the weather from your phone?

    9 retweets 9 likes
  12. Nov 21

    Traveling this week? Make sure to get the latest weather info at

    36 retweets 26 likes
  13. Nov 18

    The fastest wind speed ever recorded in the United States was 231 mph in Mount Washington, NH!

    1 retweet 8 likes
  14. Nov 17

    Learn about the different types of ocean waves at

    2 retweets 3 likes
  15. Nov 16

    Parents & Kids: Follow me, Owlie, through weather hazards & safety info and become a Young Meteorologist!

    5 retweets 1 like
  16. Nov 15

    Answer! False! Flooding can occur anywhere and at any time!

  17. Nov 15

    True or False: Flash flooding only occurs in places close to a body of water The answer @3pmET!

    1 like
  18. Nov 14

    Broad area of low pressure expected to form over SW Caribbean Sea during next day or two. A tropical depression could form by late in week.

    243 retweets 158 likes
  19. Nov 11

    In a lake effect band, there can be thunder and lightning! This is called thundersnow. Watch this video!

    1 retweet 5 likes
  20. Nov 10

    Did you know that the ocean is made up of five different layers? Learn all about them at

    8 retweets 11 likes

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