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Brandon Anderson

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5 years

Ugh can it be July 4th already

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5 years

OUR BOYS CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

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5 years

Take a look at these extremes- that's a 156° swing from the coldest wind chill in January to the highest heat index in July.

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2 years

@Harpers @WritersofColor @NABJ @aaja @NAHJ @nlgja @DisabledWriters @najournalists @sajahq @womenjournos @studyhallxyz Nothing like tagging minorities and underrepresented communities in a job application for a position paying dirt to live in one of the most expensive cities in the country

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

Good Lord. This is just eerie for mid December in Iowa. Please prepare for foul weather after 4pm- frankly I wouldn't be going out later today if I didn't have to. These storms will be intense.

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5 years

How does one become one of those people in their 20s who literally travel everywhere and see the whole world and seemingly have an endless budget? Asking for a friend

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2 years

PSA: Please stop saying Fiona will stay away from the U.S. Puerto Rico is part of the U.S.

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Brandon Anderson

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1 year

My forever travel partner. I said “yes” as we looked over Barcelona, Spain from gorgeous Parc Güell. Mi amor, I’m excited to begin this next chapter of life with you.

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Brandon Anderson

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5 months

What does a blizzard actually look like? It looks like this. Strong winds. Blowing snow. High snow drifts. And typically, frigid cold. This is the current view in Gilbert, Iowa. #iawx #Iowa @weareiowa5news @NWSDesMoines 📸: Jason Pickering

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

YIKES! Just captured this photo from an @iowadot camera of the big crash along I-80 near Newton. Ya'll this is bad. Please stay off the roads. This is no joke- full on blizzard conditions in eastern Iowa.

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

@Tulane Delete this. The NHC forecast for #Ida was incredible

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Ya'll ever seen a negatively-tilted trough?

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Brandon Anderson

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1 year

It’s 3:50am on the west coast and there are 2 active tornado warnings in California, just east of Stockton & Modesto. There’s a severe-warned storm over Sacramento. More flooding rain is expected over the next few days in California. #cawx #severewx

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Brandon Anderson

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5 years

What are your thoughts? I like it, but I guess I expected something more out of Scar. @DistantDisney

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5 years

In 100 days, the king arrives. Watch the brand new trailer for #TheLionKing now.

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Brandon Anderson

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2 months

Recently I stepped away from my role as a TV meteorologist. I knew it was time for something new, but I still wanted to use my skills as a communicator to directly serve Iowans. I’m so excited to announce I’ve joined @ridedart as a Communications Specialist!

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Brandon Anderson

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1 year

#BREAKING : Air quality is considered 'VERY UNHEALTHY' in central Iowa and eastern Iowa as of 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Smoke has drifted much closer to the ground, making it difficult to breathe even for healthy folks. This is reducing visibility and leaving an odor outside. #iawx

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

@AaronMorrison89 I'm so happy to read this, Aaron. I'm proud of you and glad you're finally feeling comfortable to share this. Anyone who walks away from a friendship over this is no true friend. Always here if you need to chat!

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Brandon Anderson

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3 months

When I walked across the stage to formally earn a meteorology degree 9 years ago, I never envisioned someday I’d write a post like this. In a few weeks, I’ll deliver my final forecast at Local 5. I’m stepping away from the TV industry to pursue a new, but exciting, adventure.

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5 years

Garrett Shrader should be our starter from here on out. He's not perfect, but there's a stark difference. I will die on this hill

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

A tornado outbreak is underway in the northeast this evening- multiple confirmed large tornadoes touching down. Significant damage has been reported outside of Philadelphia, PA. This is the leftovers from #Ida . #pawx #njwx #nywx

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Hot weather is better than cold weather and I’ll die on that hill

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

This has been tweeted a few times, but it's worth repeating. Please do not let me hear the phrase "it hit without warning" in any national coverage tomorrow, or I might lose my mind

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Brandon Anderson

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5 years

Terrifying situation ongoing in Dayton, Ohio. A tornado emergency is in place. This is a very violent storm- even more dangerous that it’s happening at this time of night.

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Y’all realize we don’t make the weather, right?

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

How do some people just simply *not* drink coffee? Like... why?

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

Weight has always been my biggest struggle in life. Battling my weight is harder for me than anything else out there. Food has always been my stress relief. It’s my go-to. Clearly that’s not healthy, and I’ve had quite a journey trying to overcome that!

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

Y’all stop attacking @Ginger_Zee about the coverage of derecho aftermath in Iowa. I understand we’re hurting as a community and as a state. What we have experienced is awful. But you try covering the natural disasters and weather events for the entire country each day.

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Brandon Anderson

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1 year

Maybe I’m clueless… but what’s the point of setting off half your fireworks while the sun is still out? 🤔

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

2 months

Tomorrow, I start a new work journey… and I won’t be needing these anymore! 👋 Cheers to “sleeping in” until 6am 🎉

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2 years

We used to be a proper society

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

In case you missed our announcement on yesterday's morning show, I'm so thrilled to share I am moving to a permanent role on weekday mornings here at Local 5. I'll be taking over as the meteorologist for Good Morning Iowa, so you can now catch my forecast from 5-7am Mon-Fri.

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

5 months

Des Moines has recorded 18.5" of snow since Monday. That'll be enough, Mother Nature. #iawx #Iowa #blizzard

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

Am I the only one who sees a plane outside and immediately opens flight aware to see where it's coming from/going?

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

OFFICIALLY DONE! 🎓 Today I virtually graduated from the University of Alabama with a Master’s in Communication Studies and Organizational Leadership! Now it’s time to relax. (After the snow, that is 😆)

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3 years

If you look at everything that happened in the Midwest yesterday and still don’t believe human-induced climate change is having an adverse effect on our weather patterns… I don’t know what it will take to get the message across

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5 years

Just started tearing up with the feature on @H_Kylin on @SECNetwork what an amazing story!!

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

The most nauseating radar images imaginable tonight near Mayfield, KY… this is undoubtedly historic. #kywx #severewx

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2 years

Of course my first reason for being at the parade was to see the @maroonband in action! It’s been so long since I’ve been able to cheer on the Bulldogs in person! Tomorrow is game day! Beat TTU! #hailstate

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4 years

When I went to go create this side-by-side, I had a really hard time finding a “full body” photo of myself. For years, I hated taking photos like this because I was so embarrassed by my looks. I would constantly have the person taking the photo “cut out my stomach” or

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

4 years

Iowa is stunning this time of year

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

2 years

👀👀 be careful what you share on social media I don’t subscribe to hype-casts

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

2 years

WHY IS POLK COUNTY TESTING THE SIRENS RIGHT NOW?

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

1 month

Yesss!! For the first time in my life, I was able to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights! I drove a few minutes to my north to see this near Saylorville Lake in Polk City 🥹 #Auroraborealis #NorthernLights #Iowa #iawx @NWSDesMoines @ChrisKuball

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

4 years

Yikes! This is the tornado near Soso, Mississippi. Awfully large. #mswx

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4 years

Huge, destructive tornado in Soso, MS just now @WXgage

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2 months

It's bittersweet, but I've got one more day left on TV at Local 5. I started in June 2017, almost 7 years ago. Tomorrow will feel weird, but I'm so relieved it'll be the last time I wake up at 1:30am. I look forward to giving you the morning forecast one final time on Friday.

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Brandon Anderson

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6 years

Welp. That was clearly a fumble, but it's Alabama.... so it's "not"

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1 year

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

I'm really down this morning. Anyone else feel that? The news cycle just gets heavier and heavier every day.

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

4 years

What was it? A pterodactyl?

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

Gorgeous sunrise on the first morning of fall in Seattle! What a beautiful skyline! This great snapshot is courtesy of my best friend @kaelaceleste @NWSSeattle @KSeattleWeather @Rebecca_Weather

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2 years

SHOUT OUT to Fort Dodge!! How cool is this? I am in Memphis ahead of the Liberty Bowl game, and the city held a parade today on Beale Street as part of the festivities. 🎵🎶 To my total surprise, the Fort Dodge Senior HS Band was performing- all the way in TN! @weareiowa5news

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Repping @msstate on #CollegeColorsDay and #MaroonFriday , all the way from the @weareiowa5news studio in Des Moines! @HailStateFB #HailState 🐶

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

Today I interrupted TV for 30 minutes to cover a tornado warning and didn't receive a single "get off the TV" or "blah blah blah" message or e-mail for probably the first time in my career. Either that means no one watched, or maybe a few folks got the memo?

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3 years

It’s been 4 years since I started my journey at @weareiowa5news . FOUR is hard to believe. Moving to Iowa was a huge leap of faith for me. Didn’t know anyone. No clue what to expect. Fast forward, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’m proud to call Iowa home ❤️

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1 year

SIX YEARS ago today I started as the weekend meteorologist here at @weareiowa5news . To be honest, I never expected to be in central Iowa this long. I couldn’t be more grateful for the experiences I’ve had and relationships I’ve built here.

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Brandon Anderson

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6 years

Favorite message from an angry viewer during tornado coverage: “Could you PLEASE reschedule your tornado warnings for another time when our shows are not on?” Me: “Sure let me get right on that. Would we be able to pencil in Thursday at 10am?” 🙄🙄

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

3 YEARS 🥳 I missed the date last week, but I’m officially marking three years as a meteorologist here in Des Moines! I’ve grown a lot as a meteorologist and have learned a lot over these few years. I still have plenty to learn. Here’s to more crazy Iowa forecasts! 😉

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

3 years

This is what blizzard/blowing snow conditions look like. It’s not about snow amounts, but rather the wind, poor visibility, and dangerous travel. Travel is HIGHLY discouraged tonight. Please wait til morning if you must go out. This video is from Humboldt. 📹: Monica SuZanne

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

2020 has brought more negatives than I care to rehash here. For me, if there's any silver lining from this year, it's this ⤵️ For several years, I let my weight spiral out of control. And every January, I'd make the same resolution to "get it fixed". Never did. Until 2020. 💪🏽

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Out of the office for a few days 👋

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

That stimulus check is already pending in my account 👀

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

Today marks 2 weeks after my second COVID vaccine 🕺🏼

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

You never realize how long I-80 is across Nebraska until you drive it the entire way

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

I deleted the snow graphics out of my hits today until next fall. Do with that what you will.

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2 years

This is the most genuine thing I’ve ever seen 🥺

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

My boyfriend and I are enjoying some rest and relaxation in Colorado over the next few days. Today we spent the day in Denver- dry at first and now pretty snowy! ❄️ tomorrow we’ll trek up to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains! 🏔

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

How strong is the wind tonight? It’s taking down shopping center signs 🤯 Our promotions department captured this photo near the intersection of University Ave and 42nd St in West Des Moines. Thank goodness it didn’t hit someone’s car! @weareiowa5news @NWSDesMoines #iawx

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Brandon Anderson

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6 years

It’s been a long journey to get this— countless hours of studying, a major exam, & a weathercast critique. I am excited to announce I’ve been awarded the Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology from @ametsoc I’m so thrilled to receive this honor! @weareiowa5news #CBM #meteorologist

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Y’all mind if I scream

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

Soooo I’m quickly losing confidence that central Iowa will see much (if any) rain today 😫 it’s all pushing south and west. To make up for it, I did a rain dance. Don’t say I’ve never done anything for you. 🤣☔️

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

10 years ago today I attended orientation at Mississippi State 👴🏼

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

Can someone explain to me the significance of shooting off fireworks in the middle of the day?

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

I’m so proud to be a part of the @Local5Weather team! We won a regional Emmy award for our severe weather special, “Iowa’s Forces of Nature”. This was a labor of love for the team. This is my first Emmy award! @BradEdwardsABC5 @WxKanost @DaveDowneyWx

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5 years

In six months, you'll all be complaining again 😂😜

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2 years

Welcome to Iowa where it’s perfectly normal to hear the sounds of lawnmowers while it’s 38°

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2 years

It’s #NationalPizzaDay and BREAKFAST PIZZA just arrived in the studio 😍

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Well… it could be worse. This is the official blizzard forecast from @NWSBismarck this week. 36+” of snow 😧

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

I’ll tell you what, I’ve gotta give props to the excellent meteorologists at @NWSDesMoines . Heck of a job today. They don’t get enough recognition and I’m so thankful to have them as weather partners every day.

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Brandon Anderson

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5 years

It amazes me that people think meteorologists forecast bad weather to scare people and to partner with local stores for a $$ cut of all their extra sales of food, water, etc. WE 👏 DO 👏 NOT 👏 GET 👏 EXTRA 👏 MONEY 👏 FROM 👏 ANY 👏 STORES

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5 months

Des Moines has climbed above freezing for the first time since January 8th 🥳 Currently we’re at 33° #iawx

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Everyone in the south when it snows in March: “yay snow!” In the Midwest when it snows in March: “good God I’m so sick of this”

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1 year

Damage outside of Hedrick, Iowa (Keokuk County, not far from Ottumwa) following a tornado there. @EvanBuWX was chasing the storm for @weareiowa5news . Thankfully everyone is okay, but this house and its owners' belongings are clearly in bad shape. @NWSQuadCities #iawx #iowa

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4 years

Check this out! I haven’t ever seen a dust devil like this in central Iowa. It’s very impressive 👀 The video was captured at 3:30pm right along NW 70th Avenue in Johnston, across from JHS. @weareiowa5news @NWSDesMoines @WxKanost CREDIT: Nathian Steir, The Vine Productions

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3 years

It is 2021: can we please STOP referencing the Farmers Almanac every year to “predict” the winter

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1 year

Weather nerds unite! ⚡️ Meteorologists from all over the Midwest are meeting in Ankeny for the annual @CentralIowaNWA Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference. It’s always great to catch up with my fellow Des Moines morning meteorologists! @JSydejkoKCCI @WXMegs

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Sporting a new pride pin on my suit lapel today 🏳️‍🌈 happy #Pride2022 month!

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3 years

I’m not usually a fan of 2/14, but I’m feeling a shout-out today. Happy Valentine’s Day to my incredible boyfriend Andy. You’re beyond understanding and caring, and you inspire me so much every single day. Now let’s get Covid over with so we can do fun things again ❤️

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1 year

3 constants in life: -death -taxes -model disagreement 48-72 hours out from a snow storm

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

I want to experience a Nor'easter

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

2 years

Hello @HyVee - I have more letters in my name 😭

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Brandon Anderson

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4 years

A moment of joy- today, at 11:56am, I submitted my final grad school assignment 🙌🏼

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

I waited until the Saturday after Thanksgiving to post a picture with some holiday lights. Please clap.

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Brandon Anderson

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5 years

Did you know you can disagree with people and still be friends with them? 😲

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Brandon Anderson

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5 years

Weather forecast models are the reason I have trust issues.

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

3 years

Coffee cup is out ✅ Breakfast/lunch is packed ✅ Multiple alarms are set ✅ New journey on the AM shift begins tomorrow 😴😴

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Brandon Anderson

@brandonlaw_wx

2 years

Y’all I’ve been sleeping on Aldi I need to start going there more They have good stuff, cheaper prices, and their shelves are stocked!

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Brandon Anderson

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2 years

Me: gets in bed 45 minutes early Also me: watches dumb videos for a half hour before actually going to sleep

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Brandon Anderson

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1 year

I love Paris.

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Brandon Anderson

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3 years

Will Michelle Obama be slipping hard candies to George Bush again today?

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8 months

No really, it’s okay. I didn’t want to see the eclipse anyway 😑

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Brandon Anderson

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2 months

Very concerning look on radar as we have a debris ball coming into the south side of West Des Moines. If you are in West Des Moines, you should be in a sheltered location now! #iawx

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