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Brandon Richards πŸŒ§οΈβ˜€οΈ

@branrichwx.bsky.social

Meteorologist | MSU 2020’ B.S. | Alabama Born and Raised |

135 Followers  |  131 Following  |  26 Posts  |  Joined: 20.11.2024  |  1.8001

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Hey! I’m no long with KOB… I’ve taken a job somewhere but can’t announce just yet!

05.05.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look at this!!

Tammy Malaney in Cimarron, New Mexico caught a β€œdouble sun dog” this morning!

02.04.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A rare β€œExtreme Fire Weather” risk has been issued for much of eastern and southeastern New Mexico for Monday.

The type of weather conditions we will have in place Monday is very conducive for explosive fire development if one does ignite.

Please take the next few days seriously!

02.03.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t go on X this evening… you might just lose the last bit of sanity you have.

27.02.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If we do not get anymore Precipitation in Albuquerque through Friday (the end of February), then this will be the driest Meteorological Winter (December 1st - February 28th) on record for the city.

In the table below is how much Precipitation

For example: >100% above normal
< 100% below normal

25.02.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Need this again soon. San Jon, NM a few years ago #nmwx

04.02.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today has another chance to break some record highs across the state. Though, we will see more cloud cover today compared to our Monday. Lunch plans look great across Albuquerque today! More details at Noon on the rest of the week forecast. KOB 4

Post made: 02/04/25 11:10am

04.02.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You may be seeing more of me during the weekday. That means your lunchtime just got more interesting! Catch me at Noon during the week on KOB 4 β˜€οΈβ˜€οΈ

Post made: 02/03/25

04.02.2025 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll remember that!

04.02.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Daily record lows broken across New Mexico this morning…

21.01.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow is possible next week! As for who... we are still waiting on the models to work out the details.

What you do need to know is it will get COLD next week. Next Tuesday, some places may not get above freezing for the daytime highs!

Post made: 12/04/24 4:35pm

04.12.2024 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you are tired of the short days already… like me, we are less than 3 weeks away from the Winter Solstice. That means after December 21st, we begin the slow process of gaining sunlight. πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

Post made: 12/03/24

03.12.2024 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From NWS Buffalo. One small area of 60”+ (more than five feet) in this weekend’s lake effect snow event. #wx

02.12.2024 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Sun = bright β˜€οΈ

Join me at 4 & 10pm for the latest on your weekend forecast! KOB 4

Post made: 11/29/24 2:35pm

29.11.2024 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s what I’m covering this evening! Join me on KOB 4!

Captions in video…

27.11.2024 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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*Having to squint my eyes because of all the amazing sunshine and mild temperatures we have over Albuquerque.*

Filling in for Eddie tonight! I’ll be covering the holiday week forecast… join us after the game on KOB 4 β˜€οΈπŸŒ§οΈ

Post made: 11/24/24 3:02pm

24.11.2024 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Storm total rainfall as of 8pm.

Santa Rosa has recorded its:
- Wettest 48-hour period on record
- Wettest 72-hour period on record
- Wettest 4- and 5-day periods on record (regardless of additional rain this weekend)

It's also Santa Rosa's wettest November on record! #CAwx

23.11.2024 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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The pacific storm has brought a good bit of moisture to much of the West Coast of the US. Some cases, over a foot (12 inches) of rain has fallen north of San Francisco, CA.

22.11.2024 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here are some supernumerary rainbows that I've caught in the visible spectrum:

22.11.2024 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well these are just epic playing conditions ❄️ #ohwx

22.11.2024 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Possible Thanksgiving week storm coming our way next week. Warming trend begins today through the weekend. I’ll be on at Noon with the latest. β„οΈβ˜€οΈπŸŒ§οΈ #NMwx

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Post made: 11/21/24 11:12am

21.11.2024 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These are the highest SPC day 1 convective outlooks issued for each location in 2024 so far.

21.11.2024 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Cool thing about this is I am seeing more and more each morning from Twitter. It’s so refreshing to see the scientists and meteorologists I love once again on my feed! πŸ™πŸΌ

21.11.2024 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The bomb cyclone in the Pacific Northwest caused hundreds of thousands of power outages - and major damage to peoples property. Here's what is left of my friend's gazebo in Washington State! Fortunately, all those impacts will stay far away from NM as the storm pushes farther inland. #nmwx

20.11.2024 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Juniper combined with the dry air is really causing some havoc on my allergies today...

Post made: 11/20/24 3:20pm

20.11.2024 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have VERY dry air in place this morning... Might be best to turn on that humidifier if you can.

Post made: 11/20/24 10:51am

20.11.2024 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely breathtaking satellite imagery of the Pacific Northwest #BombCyclone

20.11.2024 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Current Dew Point in Albuquerque as of 7pm… 3Β°

Insanely dry air in New Mexico this evening.

Post made: 11/19/24 7:30pm #NMwx

20.11.2024 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahh BufKit.. brings back memories from college haha

20.11.2024 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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