Dorrell Wenninger (@wenningwx) 's Twitter Profile
Dorrell Wenninger

@wenningwx

I am the Chief Meteorologist at Central Oregon Daily.
KOHD-ABC/KBNZ-CBS

Tweets & Retweets reflect my own opinion and thoughts. He/Him/His.

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📢#AlderSpringsFire update ~Acres: 3,442 ~Containment: 0% ~Fire Information phone #: 503-383-9647 ~Community meeting tonight: 7:00 PM at Terrebonne Community School (Gymnasium) centraloregonfire.org/2025/06/18/ald…

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🔥 #AlderSpringsFire Containment Update: 21% Sharing photos of the dedicated work happening on the ground today! We’re grateful for our crews and the community’s continued support! #thankyoufirefighters

🔥 #AlderSpringsFire
 Containment Update: 21%

Sharing photos of the dedicated work happening on the ground today!
We’re grateful for our crews and the community’s continued support!

#thankyoufirefighters
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Changes to our weather pattern start Thu.  Here are some of my thoughts while forecasting this Wednesday afternoon. #ORwx Central Oregon Daily News youtube.com/shorts/OyrrTbo…

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#AlderSpringsFire Update: Officials report that the fire west of Crooked River Ranch is now 21% contained and still 3,442 acres with no change to evacuation notices. Join us tonight for your full and most reliable forecast from the @central weather center. #ORwx #Fire #Oregon.

#AlderSpringsFire Update:
Officials report that the fire west of Crooked River Ranch is now 21% contained and still 3,442 acres with no change to evacuation notices. 
Join us tonight for your full and most reliable forecast from the @central weather center. #ORwx #Fire #Oregon.
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From sunglasses and flip-flops to rain jackets- Central Oregon’s weekend forecast: gusty winds, scattered showers, and highs in the 60s and 50s. Here is a deep dive into your most reliable forecast from the @central weather center. #ORwx #Weather #Oregon youtu.be/1asOF5UKNe8

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#AlderSpringsFire update: according to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and fire officials. The Level-3 Go Now evacuation zone has been moved to a Level-2 Be Set evacuation zone. All of the evacuation zones impacting Crooked River Ranch have changed on the map. #ORwx

#AlderSpringsFire update: according to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and fire officials. The Level-3 Go Now evacuation zone has been moved to a Level-2 Be Set evacuation zone. All of the evacuation zones impacting Crooked River Ranch have changed on the map. #ORwx
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10pm Update on the #AlderSpringsFire: The fire perimeter is now 3,278 acres and it is 21% contained per the latest mapping up date from the NIFC & OEM, this evening. Evacuation zones remain unchanged ~6:30pm today. #ORwx #Fire #Evacuation #Oregon. Join us tonight on Central Oregon Daily News

10pm Update on the #AlderSpringsFire:
The fire perimeter is now 3,278 acres and it is 21% contained per the latest mapping up date from the NIFC & OEM, this evening.
Evacuation zones remain unchanged ~6:30pm today. #ORwx #Fire #Evacuation #Oregon.
Join us tonight on <a href="/CODaily/">Central Oregon Daily News</a>
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🔥 #AlderSpringsFire June 19 Update - 3,278 acres - 21% contained - 379 personnel #thankyoufirefighters centraloregonfire.org/2025/06/19/ald…

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Thursday has been cooler with more clouds & our next system is on the way. Today's weak front comes in advance of the next system that means business. The #AlderSpringsFire containment has been bumped up to 26% & evacuation zones have been revised. #ORwx Central Oregon Daily News

Thursday has been cooler with more clouds &amp; our next system is on the way. Today's weak front comes in advance of the next system that means business. 
The #AlderSpringsFire containment has been bumped up to 26% &amp; evacuation zones have been revised. #ORwx <a href="/CODaily/">Central Oregon Daily News</a>
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Get ready for several big changes to our weather pattern as we head into this first weekend of Summer. #cooler #wetter #gusty #ORwx #WeatherUpdate youtube.com/shorts/e_4WqTR…

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Clouds? Check. Breezes? Check. Showers? on the way. Our next system will steer our weather into April-mode. Luckily, the ridge rebuilds next week- sunshine & warmer. Here is a deep dive into your most reliable forecast. Central Oregon Daily News #ORwx #Weather #Oregon youtu.be/1QCkY2pbUXs

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Crews have continued their hard work mopping up and securing the fire perimeter today on the Alder Springs Fire, containment is now at 40%. Resources will continue to mop-up and patrol throughout the night. #thankyoufirefighters #AlderSpringsFire

Crews have continued their hard work mopping up and securing the fire perimeter today on the Alder Springs Fire, containment is now at 40%. Resources will continue to mop-up and patrol throughout the night. 

#thankyoufirefighters #AlderSpringsFire
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Thursday gave us 70s. Fri/Sat brings us 50s, clouds and showers. Temps will be 15–20 degrees cooler and gusts may top 35 mph. Is it still summer? Technically summer is just beginning. Check out the latest Weather Discussion and #quickcast. #ORwx Central Oregon Daily News youtu.be/gkFp0pOky-Q

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If a jacket or your hoodie got more use today than your sunscreen, you are not alone. We’re 15–20° below average across Central Oregon, with clouds, showers and breezy winds Join us tonight for your most reliable forecast on Central Oregon Daily News. #ORwx Radar > centraloregondaily.com/wea.../interac…

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We’re getting a shot of much-needed moisture today & Saturday. It will help tamp down fire risk & keep crops from drying out. That said- sunshine, drying & warmth return fast next week. Check out the latest Weather Discussion & #quickcast. #ORwx Central Oregon Daily News youtu.be/LkkxepsoF88

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Weekend Forecast Haiku- attempt: Cool for June and rain, Strong winds rushing through the trees- Sunday brings the sun. Here is a deep dive into your most reliable forecast from the Central Oregon Daily News weather center. #ORwx #Weather #Oregon youtu.be/Bzowghe_7p0

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Monday has been warmer and hazy with few clouds. A weak upper-level wave will skim us by Tuesday, with more clouds and some showers. Join us tonight on Central Oregon Daily News for your most reliable forecast. #ORwx More > centraloregondaily.com/weather

Monday has been warmer and hazy with few clouds. A weak upper-level wave will skim us by Tuesday, with more clouds and some showers.

Join us tonight on <a href="/CODaily/">Central Oregon Daily News</a> for your most reliable forecast. #ORwx

More &gt; centraloregondaily.com/weather
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Warmer, lightning potential & cooling. Moisture is brushing past Central Oregon, but the air is bone dry into Tuesday PM. Some showers & few Tstorms possible. Here is a deep dive into your most reliable forecast from the @central weather center. #Weather youtu.be/Ipi_oWNdStk

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Heating Trend- Monday is running 9°-16° warmer than Sunday. That’s the ridge doing its thing- compressing air & boosting warmth. A subtle shift Tuesday could bring... lightning potential. Check out the latest Weather Discussion & #quickcast #ORwx Central Oregon Daily News youtu.be/lzPEsb8wSVI

Heating Trend-
Monday is running 9°-16° warmer than Sunday. That’s the ridge doing its thing- compressing air &amp; boosting warmth. A subtle shift Tuesday could bring... lightning potential. Check out the latest Weather Discussion &amp; #quickcast #ORwx <a href="/CODaily/">Central Oregon Daily News</a>

youtu.be/lzPEsb8wSVI