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Mike Bettes
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Mike Bettes
@mikebettes
Just a Meteorologist.
Atlanta, GA
Joined April 2009
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    Mike Bettes
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    Sep 28, 2022
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    Here is what this view typically looks like
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    Mike Bettes
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    Aug 26, 2020
    It really doesn't get much more real than this. 140mph Hurricane #Laura will make landfall after dark likely near Cameron, LA. If you are in Beaumont or Port Arthur, TX go west. If you are in Cameron or Lake Charles, LA go east. Go now.
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    Mike Bettes
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    Oct 28, 2025
    A 3D satellite depiction of #Hurricane #Melissa as it crossed #Jamaica. 😳
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    Mike Bettes
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    Oct 5, 2024
    #Tampa listen up. If the forecast holds, #Milton would be a hurricane that nobody on the west coast of #Florida has ever experienced. Massive storm surge & extreme winds. The threat to life & property is immense. You have a couple of short days to prepare & evacuate if needed.
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    Mike Bettes
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    Oct 10, 2018
    Unedited sunset in Apalachicola FL
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    Mike Bettes
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    Mar 14, 2025
    Quick update *TORCON NOW 9* for Saturday. Please be aware of the risk and the timing for your area and have plans to be in a safe shelter. A mobile home is NOT a safe shelter. Please make plans ahead of time to be in a sturdier building.
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    Mike Bettes
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    Sep 27, 2024
    1/3 Some first views of the damage in Cedar Key FL after Hurricane #Helene. These photos are between 1st and Dock Street.
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    Mike Bettes
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    Sep 11, 2017
    Hello all. Very tough day for Florida. #Irma has created a huge disaster. Keep Floridians in your thoughts 2nite. Our crew is safe & dry. MB
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    Mike Bettes
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    Jan 13, 2021
    Anyone know who the gentleman behind the speaker is? Not sure he gets the point of a mask. SMH🙄😷🤧
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    Mike Bettes
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    Sep 8, 2023
    This is what Hurricane #Lee has transformed into in the last 24 hours. Incredible intensification into a cat 5.
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    Readers added context they thought people might want to knowReaders added context
    The storm shown here is Hurricane Jova, not Hurricane Lee. Infrared imagery for Jova (tropicaltidbits.com/sat/satlooper.…) does not match up with infrared imagery for Lee (tropicaltidbits.com/sat/satlooper.…).
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    Mike Bettes
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    Jan 6, 2021
    You simply cannot watch this and not smile
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    Mike Bettes
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    Oct 10, 2018
    My crew here in Apalachicola has decided to leave. We feel confident in the building we’re staying in is strong but not confident that US 98 will be in tact and an escape route for us after the hurricane. Better safe than sorry. #Michael
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    Mike Bettes
    @mikebettes
    Dec 8, 2023
    20 years ago today I walked through the doors of @weatherchannel for my first day of work. It’s been a life-changing moment covering countless storms. All of my colleagues are truly world class & their friendship invaluable. Thanks for watching everyone!
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    Mike Bettes
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    Sep 13, 2017
    Joplyn is such a calming influence tonight. She has not left my side since I came home. I think she sensed I needed some lovin.
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