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Midwest: slight chance of severe weather later today. Near record heat tomorrow!! twitter.com/SteveGrzanich/… about 1 hour ago via Twitter for Android
Tropical Storm Beryl forecasted tracks based on several model runs twitpic.com/9pfys5 about 1 hour ago via Twitter for Android
C.O. Here's a NWS Memorial Day weekend forecast graphic: wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.ph… (mostly cloudy, breezy, slight chance of showers SAT & MON). about 21 hours ago via web
@dtoates88 That just sounds like a good start to a long, holiday weekend! #MillerTime about 23 hours ago via Twitter for Android in reply to dtoates88
@Qubits_Toy Sometimes...yes. This time no. All of the atmospheric ingredients aren't there for a major tornado outbreak. about 23 hours ago via web in reply to Qubits_Toy
C.O. Scattered rain AND snow showers will continue through Friday. Lows in the mid 30s, highs near 60 tomorrow, & VERY windy tomorow too!! 6:25 PM May 24th via web
May 24...now the most recent snowfall in C.O. "@Qubits_Toy: It's snowing in La Pine near #inbend , go figure @BenBurkel" 1:36 PM May 24th via Twitter for Android
Purdue University grad Dr. Rick Knabb is the new National Hurricane Center Director. #BoilerUp purdue-weather.blogspot.com/2012/05/boiler… 11:15 AM May 24th via Twitter for Android
NOAA calls for a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season w/ 9-15 named storms, 4-8 hurricanes, 1-3 major hurricanes: 1.usa.gov/KBZ0Xs 10:15 AM May 24th via Twitter for Android
CHI & MKE: Significantly warmer THU due to strong S winds. Mostly sunny w/ brief overnight quick hitting storms. Very warm holiday weekend! 10:54 PM May 23rd via web
C.O. Most likely lighter precip in the AM with heavier showers in the PM. Friday is looking extremely windy...latest models: 40-45mph gusts! 9:50 PM May 23rd via web
Now THIS would be a good day at the office for me! youtu.be/dcx2uj-BHKs 5:39 PM May 23rd via Twitter for Android
C.O. Our average high is now 70 degrees...I don't think we'll reach or surpass that until the middle of next week. Chilly nights continue... 3:34 PM May 23rd via web
C.O. The winds will take a break tomorrow, but it is going to be wet!! Rain begins to taper off on FRI, but then the winds return again. 3:25 PM May 23rd via web
From Super Bowl champion to Dancing With The Stars champion...Green Bay Packers Donald Driver!! #GoPackGo 8:45 PM May 22nd via web
C.O. A breezy, raw day today with a few showers. The big question is when's the snow possible around town...tune in tonight for the answer! 4:20 PM May 22nd via web
@dtoates88 I'd love to go but I can't commit with my big move coming up soon. Keep me in the loop though... 2:54 PM May 22nd via web in reply to dtoates88
@dtoates88 Amen! Redemption less than 4 months away... 1:32 PM May 22nd via Twitter for Android in reply to dtoates88
breakingweather One year ago, a devastating EF-5 tornado struck Joplin, MO and took 159 lives-- deadliest tornado since 1947. 7:29 AM May 22nd via HootSuite Retweeted by BenBurkel and 15 others
CHI: Back to back beautiful & comfortable days on tap TUE & WED, impressive warmth THU-SUN with temps in the 80s & near 90! 11:22 PM May 21st via web

Name Ben Burkel
Location Bend, Oregon
Bio Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Air Force veteran, Purdue graduate, traveler, skydiver, skier, sports fan, and thoroughly enjoy Sweet Home CHICAGO!