<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; color: #454545;">Rob grew up in South Florida, where daily afternoon storms and hurricanes piqued his interest in meteorology early on. That interest was fostered by his teachers and his father, who one time brought him onto the roof of their home to watch a funnel cloud move through the Everglades several miles away. Years of filmmaking and tv production in high school gradually pushed him toward broadcast meteorology at Florida State University, where he joined and eventually led the student run daily weather show. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology, he began his career at KESQ in Palm Springs, California before heading to KFSN in Fresno and WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina. He has covered a diverse array of extreme weather events, including haboobs and flash flooding in the desert, extreme snow in the Sierra, hurricanes, and Appalachian ice storms. He also enjoys telling stories and reporting about weather issues.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a></span></p>

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<p>Hundreds of thousands of households are dealing with power outages Saturday morning, many are also dealing with significant tree damage, after a derecho ripped through North Dakota and Minnesota Friday night into Saturday morning. The derecho brought wind gusts of 70 -105 mph to the region spanning over 400 miles, producing an impressive shelf cloud along it's leading edge (video below).</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1936265319775191439" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1936265319775191439"></div><h2>What is a derecho?</h2><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 053614-1750505847380.png">A derecho is a long-lived severe wind event, with specific criteria about the length and width of the damaging wind swath. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/AbtDerechos/derechofacts.htm"><strong><u>SPC has a detailed page</u></strong></a> dedicated to these destructive wind storms. Several typically occur each year, through they can vary in intensity and area. A notable <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/one-year-ago-the-midwest-derecho"><strong><u>derecho ripped through Des Moines in 2020</u></strong></a>, producing hurricane force winds and widespread damage.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-21 05-35-48-1750505871964.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>All criteria appear to have been met Friday night and Saturday morning to classify this event as a derecho. Regardless, widespread wind damage has been reported with many trees and powerlines down. Several tornadoes did occur in addition to the straight-line winds.</p><h2>Reports</h2><p>Wind gusts in North Dakota and Minnesota (as well as northern South Dakota) were impressive, many over hurricane strength. A wake-low also developed behind the leading edge, producing severe strength winds (58+ mph) in some locations for over an hour!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 053620-1750505847379.png">Bemidji, Minnesota was hit particularly hard in the overnight hours as a intense bout of winds moved through the area, with a tornado potentially embedded in the circulation. The Bemidji Regional Airport reported a gust to 106 mph, with widespread damage reported in the area.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 053627-1750505847378.png">The widely spanning severe winds have left hundreds of thousands of households in the dark as of Saturday morning, with some counties reporting well over 60-60% of customers without power. As a reminder, if you're going to run a generator to power anything keep it at least 25 feet away from any opening in your home, like windows and doors.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750541351436.png"></p>

Jesse Kelley

Derecho Tears Through North Dakota and Minnesota Friday

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<p><strong>JUNE 11, 2025</strong></p><p>The folks at Colorado State planned on updating the outlook today and they did - no changes. They're still expecting a ENSO neutral regime to persist through the Hurricane Season. That, with above average sea surface temperatures (but not as hot as last year) should still point to a busy season. Their next update to the outlook is scheduled for July 9, with another adjustment August 6. </p><p></p><p><strong>APRIL 3, 2025</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Today, meteorologists and research scientists at </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tropical.colostate.edu/forecasting.html"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Colorado State University (CSU)</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)"> have released their outlook for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Dr. Phil Klotzbach and the Tropical Meteorology Project at CSU are among the first to issue an outlook for the season. Early predictions expect this year's hurricane season to be busier than average. This year they anticipate 17 named storms, 9 of which will become hurricanes and 4 of those are expected to become major hurricanes (CAT 3 or greater).</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NpwxsMmHDIU" start="0"></iframe></div><p>Forecast factors that contributed to their above average outlook focus on the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and sea surface temperatures. In the coming months, a transition to ENSO neutral is expected. That usually does not give a strong single for an above or below average season. However, by the end of the summer into early fall (climatological peak of hurricane season), a potential transition to La Nina is forecast. There is not much certainty on the likelihood or intensity of that La Nina transition, though. Nonetheless, an absence of El Nino which traditionally suppresses hurricane activity is enough to warrant an above average forecast.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot 2025-04-03 081623-1743689797271.png"></p><p>Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic remain above average this year. SSTs are not as warm as last year's historic levels, but remain warm enough to fuel storm development later in the season.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1907795220374188228" src="https://x.com/philklotzbach/status/1907795220374188228"></div><p></p>

Chris Tomer

CSU Updates Their Tropical Outlook

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<p>Okay. Explanation needed. Dr. Jim is the only father at WeatherNation (of humans). That's why I jar you, the reader, with his headshot. Capeesh? Alright, let's get into that forecast for Dad! Here's what we're looking at for Father's Day.</p><h1>SWEATY DADS</h1><p>Most of the country will be hot and muggy in the 80s and 90s, and the southwest will take the cake for warmest. There is one exception, that is the northeast, which is stuck in the cooler 60s.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 6-1749981079865.png"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Day1SVR-1749925772739.png">As a ridge of high pressure builds in the desert southwest, temperatures have started soaring. By Saturday and Sunday, areas like Phoenix will top out beyond 110°, prompting heat alerts. While this likely won't threaten any record highs for the area, it is still the hottest temperatures we've seen this year. Make sure Dad's drinking water early and often!</p><h1>TOUGH TIME LIGHTING THE GRILL</h1><p>We're monitoring a few areas of low pressure that could rain on your Father's Day parade. The High Plains to Upper Midwest could see some strong to severe thunderstorms as back-to-back surface lows slide through. Lots of Gulf moisture will be moving through the heart of the country, fueling shower and thunderstorm chances from the Front Range of the Rockies to the Mississippi valley. We're also watching a potent system moving into the Mid-Atlantic that could bring heavy rain and flooding into early next week.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1749956013851.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>Of course, the Northeast is used to this, so they assumed this was going to happen, I'm sure! Syracuse hasn't seen a weekend yet in 2025 that hasn't had at least a trace of precipitation.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-11 105535-1749660945836.png"></p><p>Tune in to WeatherNation TV for your latest forecast update - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/watch-us">How to Watch</a></p>

Alana Cameron

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: Here is the Forecast

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Meteorologist Jesse Kelley is excited to join the talented staff at Weather Nation. Jesse spent most of his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. The state of Alabama is prone to seeing various types of weather from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather. For college, Jesse attended the University of South Alabama where he received his degree in Broadcast Meteorology along with minors in Math and Geography. From Alabama, Jesse started his broadcast television working three years at KAVU-TV in Victoria. Recently, he finished a stint in Shreveport, LA. Jesse and his wife are looking forward to making the Rocky Mountains and Colorado home. If you would like to follow me, you can follow me on Twitter @JesseKelleywx and on Facebook at Meteorologist Jesse Kelley.

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<p><strong>MCS</strong> - A common summertime storm phenomenon, but what is it?&nbsp;MCS stands for <strong><em>Mesoscale Convective System, </em></strong>a term used to describe an organized cluster of thunderstorms that lasts for several hours and can span multiple states.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f2EIy0J8vy0" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><p>During the summer, MCSs often form overnight as individual afternoon thunderstorms merge into larger storm complexes. These systems are commonly linear in structure, forming squall lines that stretch for miles. The primary threats associated with MCSs include <strong>damaging winds</strong> and <strong>torrential rainfall</strong>, though <strong>hail</strong> and even <strong>tornadoes</strong> can also occur.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-04 141540-1749068154691.png"></p><p>There are different types of MCSs:</p><ul><li><p><strong>MCC (Mesoscale Convective Complex):</strong> A large, circular, and long-lived cluster of storms.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mesoscale Convective Vortex:</strong> A rarer form that can resemble a small hurricane.</p></li><li><p><strong>Derecho:</strong> An especially destructive wind-driven MCS capable of causing widespread damage across hundreds of miles.</p></li></ul><p>Understanding the risks associated with these systems is key. Always have multiple ways to receive weather alerts—especially at night, when many MCS events tend to occur.</p>

What is an MCS?

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Alana Cameron was born and raised in Canada in the city of Mississauga, just outside of Toronto. Alana is the oldest of 4 siblings, all close in age, and grew up playing outside with them in all types of weather. After graduating high school, Alana moved to study at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna for a year before transferring to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science. Upon completion, Alana moved back to Toronto where she completed a post-grad degree in Meteorology at York University. After her post-grad, she went on to complete another post-grad in Broadcast Journalism - TV News at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. During her final year of studies she had the privilege of interning with the best in the business in Canada at The Weather Network. Once she finished her internship, she got the call from small-town Denison, Texas where she accepted a job as an on-air meteorologist at KTEN-TV, right in tornado alley, covering severe weather from Sherman/Denison (North Texas) to Ada (Southern Oklahoma). After the most active tornado season Oklahoma had seen in May 2019 (105 tornadoes!) Alana is excited to join WeatherNation to cover weather all across the nation. If you're interested in following her on social media she can be found @alanacameronwx!

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<p><strong>JUNE 1 - </strong>Today marks the beginning of <strong>meteorological summer. </strong>Meteorologists measure seasons using three-month periods for easier record keeping, which means Meteorological Summer lasts from June 1 until August 31.<br><br><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot 2024-09-02 203921-1725331171022.jpg">Astronomical summer, or the summer solstice, will happen on Friday, June 20th at 10:42 PM E.T. this year.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 181808-1748737115612.png">So, welcome to summer! The weather outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows much of the Lower 48 having higher chances of remaining warmer-than-average for June, July, and August.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 175159-1748736967107.png">This does not mean it won't get chilly or cool. Short-term cold weather patterns will still be possible. But when the three months is summed up, it will likely be warmer-than-average.</p><p>The outlook for June, July, and August calls for drier-than-average weather for parts of the Rockies, northwest, and the Plains. The East Coast looks likely to be above average for precipitation.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 175204-1748737011825.png"></p>

Jackie Brown

JUNE 1 - Happy Meteorological Summer

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Karissa is the Director of On-Air Operations at WeatherNation. Karissa grew up loving math and science, but really fell in love with Meteorology while attending the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After two summers of storm chasing in the central plains, she knew that it was the career path for her. Standing in front of a thunderstorm and feeling the cool outflow knock her over was an experience she will never forget. After two years at COD, she transferred to Metropolitan State University of Denver. Karissa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Her high school and college speech and meteorology professors were extremely supportive and pushed her to succeed. Before joining the WeatherNation team, she previously worked as the Morning Meteorologist at KCAU-TV in Sioux City, Iowa and at WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL. She recently was part of a National Edward R. Murrow award winning team for breaking news for their coverage of the EF-4 tornado in Washington, Illinois. In her free time, Karissa enjoys cooking and trying new foods. She is a self proclaimed 'TV Junkie' who can get into just about any show. She is a die hard Chicago sports fan who loves attending professional sporting events.

Karissa Klos

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<p>WeatherNation's "Hurricane Preparedness Week" is here from May 26- June 1. Join us as we help you get your plan together, understand the science behind tropical systems, and much more so you can be prepared. Whether you live on the coastline or inland, it is important to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes">know your risks</a> when it comes to tropical systems.&nbsp; Coastal communities are most at risk of destructive winds, dangerous storm surge, and are more likely to have to evacuate. Communities even hundreds of miles away from coastlines are still at risk, with the threat of high winds, flooding rainfall, severe weather &amp; tornadoes, and the longer-lasting threat of flooding and power outages that could occur days or weeks after a storm hits.</p><p>Between Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton, here's a look back at what happened last year:</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2RO-HrmdaZg" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>KNOW YOUR RISKS</h1><p>After a destructive and dangerous 2024 hurricane season, we are looking ahead to 2025. Hurricane season begins on May 15 for the Eastern Pacific Basin, and on June 1 for the Atlantic basin.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-average-2025-hurricane-season"><strong>WHAT'S THE FORECAST THIS SEASON?</strong></a> Forecasters from NOAA have issued their 2025 Season Outlook for Atlantic Basin.&nbsp;Early predictions expect this year's hurricane season to be busier than average. This year they anticipate 13-19 named storms, 6-10 of which expected to become hurricanes and 3-5 of those to become major hurricanes (CAT 3 or greater).</p><p>This year is expected to be above average thanks to warm sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic. Although we aren’t expecting the same extreme, record-breaking ocean heat from the last two years. While ENSO Neutral conditions are forecast to develop this summer, La Niña conditions that traditionally support tropical development <em>could</em> sneak back in by the fall. Despite uncertainty, forecasters feel that the <em>lack</em> of El Niño conditions is enough to warrant an active forecast.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0)"> </span>El Niño means would mean warmer-than-normal water in the central and eastern [tropical] Pacific Ocean. That tends to create more wind shear to tear apart hurricanes in the Atlantic. Because El Niño is not expected to limit development, more hurricanes may form.</p><p>While seasonal outlooks give us some idea of what to expect, there is no way to know for certain just what the season will have in store for YOUR area.&nbsp; Seasonal outlooks cannot forecast exactly when, where, or if storm will strike. Remember, it only takes <em>one</em> to impact your area to become a "bad season".&nbsp; So, it's important to prepare before a storm threatens.</p><p>In preparation for the upcoming season, NOAA's National Hurricane Center is incorporating new tools and processes to keep the public better informed. Here's what's new this season:</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Jaz3KuoQH0" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><p><strong>LIVE INLAND? YOU AREN'T IMMUNE TO HURRICANES!</strong> Even if you live nowhere near a coastline, impacts from tropical systems can still occur. This lesson was learned during Hurricane Helene with historic, catastrophic flooding as far north as North Carolina. Inland rain and water are the deadliest parts of Tropical Storms and the impacts can spread far away from the immediate coastline.</p><p><strong>UNDERSTANDING STORM SURGE</strong> Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/surge/">Storm surge</a> has come along with some of the most powerful storms in history.</p><h1>PREPARE AT HOME</h1><p><strong>GET YOUR SUPPLY KIT READY</strong> Once your know your risks, you should put together an essential hurricane supply kit. There are two types of "kits" you should put together: one if you're sheltering at your home during a storm, and one that you can grab and go should you need to evacuate. <em>Get your supplies ready to shelter at home </em><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1e04d512b273e2133cb865833cc0e32d/FEMA_checklist_parent_508_071513.pdf"><em>Click here for a full list of essentials from FEMA</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><strong>Additional Helpful Tips:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><p>Learn much more and get storm ready by visiting<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes"> Ready.Gov/Hurricanes</a></p></li><li><p>Make sure your home is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ibhs.org/hurricanereadyhome/">Hurricane Ready with IBHS</a></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CtOc6QSMF5w" start="0"></iframe></div></li><li><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.floodsmart.gov/">Check your insurance coverage</a>. If you are uninsured, apply BEFORE a storm threatens, as it may be too late if you wait</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DAG1bDazICU" start="0"></iframe></div></li><li><p>Sign up for emergency alerts with your local county, city, or town to ensure you are receiving the most up to date information before and during a storm.</p></li><li><p>Talk through your emergency plan with your family ahead of hurricane season</p></li><li><p>Understand<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutgloss.shtml"> tropical weather terminology</a></p></li></ul><h1>ABOUT THE SCIENCE</h1><p>We get it. There's A LOT of jargon, phrases, and information that can make understanding tropical cyclones difficult. Understanding the basics may help when a storm threatens.</p><p><strong>WATCHES VS. WARNINGS</strong> Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? What about all of the alerts issued during tropical season? Whenever a tropical cyclone (a tropical depression, tropical storm, or hurricane) or a subtropical storm has formed in the Atlantic or eastern North Pacific, the NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues tropical cyclone advisory products<em>&nbsp;at least</em> every 6 hours at 5 am, 11 am, 5 pm, and 11 pm EDT. A WATCH is issued when hurricane, tropical storm or storm surge conditions are expected within 48 hours. A WARNING is issued when life-threatening conditions are expected within 36 hours.</p><p><strong>WHAT IS THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON SCALE?</strong> The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed, with 5 being the highest. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures.&nbsp; (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php"><em>Source: NHC</em></a>)</p><p><strong>UNDERSTANDING THE FORECAST "CONE"</strong> Listening to forecast details can mean the difference between being prepared and caught off guard. Before a storm strikes, you'll often see a forecast "cone" to represent the expected forecast track of a system. The forecast cone <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutcone.shtml"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">represents the probable track of the center of a tropical cyclone</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">. The width of the cone is based on historical forecast error percentage and uncertainty in the forecast. In 2024, NHC released an experimental version of the cone to not just communicate the center track, but to also show the widespread nature of potential impacts. They plan to fine tune and continue to use this concurrently until it becomes the primary forecast.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8klF8QpFKm8" start="0"></iframe></div><p><strong>WHAT PART OF A HURRICANE IS THE MOST POWERFUL?</strong> When a hurricane threatens landfall, most often the most impacts will be felt on the "front right quadrant" in relation to the direction of movement. Impacts can and will be felt on all "sides" of a storm, but the threat of highest winds, storm surge, and indirect impacts, such as tornadoes, are often increased in the front right quadrant.</p><h1>LOOKING BACK AT HURRICANE IKE</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255)">We sat down with Dr. Jim Siebert and Meteorologist Dave Holder to talk about their experiences living through Hurricane Ike in 2008. Jim and Dave go through what it was like leading up to landfall, and how this historic storm changed the came for hurricane forecasting and communication.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Syi3clkTk0w" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>HURRICANE TRIVIA</h1><p>Think you know everything about Hurricanes? Test your knowledge in "Weather or Not".</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F6gW2fvuXoQ" start="0"></iframe></div><p>Still have questions? Be sure to watch Hurricane Prep Week on WeatherNation, or get in touch with us on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/">Facebook</a> or<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/WeatherNation"> X</a>.</p>

Hurricane Prep Week 2025

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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<p><strong>KENTUCKY </strong>- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at least 19 Kentuckians are dead in a post on the social media platform X, after an onslaught of tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Bluegrass State over the weekend.&nbsp;</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1924161796463579369" src="https://x.com/GovAndyBeshear/status/1924161796463579369&nbsp;"></div><p>Seventeen of the deaths occurred in Laurel County, where the town of London, KY, took a direct hit from a damaging tornado. <span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: windowtext">The latest from the National Weather Service in Paducah has confirmed that the London, Kentucky, tornado has been rated EF-4. A total of 10 tornadoes were confirmed in the Paducah office's region.</span></p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1924658758216499436" src="https://x.com/NWSPaducah/status/1924658758216499436"></div><p>WeatherNation had crews on the ground just moments after the tornado swept through the community of London, where tales of survival and destruction continue to come to light.<span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/PKG_TRT_2.00_051725_LONDON KENTUCKY DEADLY TORNADO SHATTERS COMMUNITY_PETRAMALA CLEMENT_CK-1747613795327.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Local National Weather Service officials are working to detail the strength of this storm, where at least EF-3 damage has already been found. The NWS will have the final say on the rating once surveys are completed. <span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p>In the wake of the disaster, multiple relief organizations are working in the area to help restore a sense of normalcy to the region. Seven counties and 1 city have declared disaster declarations after the storms.<span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p>On Sunday, WeatherNation spoke with Mercy Chefs, a non-profit dedicated to serving meals to those impacted by disasters, first responders, and volunteers helping with the recovery efforts. <span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t05uh3ZMgGk" start="0"></iframe></div><p>Another round of severe weather is currently impacting the same areas hit. We’ll have continued coverage of the severe threat and the recovery efforts from Kentucky as they develop.<span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p>

At Least 19 Kentuckians Dead After Tornado Outbreak

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<p>The United States is currently experiencing an Omega Block.  What is it?</p><p>Omega Block is a pressure pattern that resembles the Greek symbol 'Omega'.  It features two bookending areas of low pressure with an area of high pressure squeezed in the middle.  It's like a traffic jam in the atmosphere.  The two areas of low pressure move very slowly and can generate heavy precipitation (cool, cloudy and wet).  The high pressure tends to generate drier weather with above normal temps.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer omega block -1746382229372.jpg">Traffic Jam</h1><p>The Western area of low pressure delivers colder than normal temps and heavy rain/snow depending on elevation.  We're forecasting heavy rainfall for Colorado and New Mexico (5/5-5/6).  Snow could exceed a foot in Colorado above 8,000ft.</p><p>The Eastern area of low pressure delivers rain, severe weather, and cooler than normal temps.  </p><p>The bottom line: This is a blocking pattern and expect slow movement.  </p>

What Is An Omega Block?

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<p>National Park Week started Saturday, April 19th, and ran through Sunday, April 27th, It is a week to celebrate the over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm"><strong><em><u>400 National Parks</u></em></strong></a>! Throughout the week, parks will host events to highlight the unique nature of the parks, how you can volunteer, and the innovation happening across the country. National Park Week also encompasses Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/nps-1713740968123.png"></p><p>At WeatherNation we spoke to some of the most popular and lesser-known national parks across the U.S. and highlighted them in our "Get Out and Explore" series.</p><h2>Catoctin Mountain Park (Maryland)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">This mountain park sits near the hustle and bustle of East Coast cities such as D.C. and Philly and allows people to explore the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. The heavily forested park offers hiking, camping, stargazing, and more. If you look closely, you might even find old whiskey and moonshine stills from the prohibition period.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9VRUt93epc" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Death Valley National Park (California)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Home of extreme weather, this park is known for canyons, salt flats, and North America’s lowest point. &nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4d1AmHZQRw8?si=-FBI8TOpXtvw7zoz" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (Alaska)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lake Clark in Alaska sits about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage and is only accessible via small plane. This park boasts incredible wildlife and views as well as some of Alaska’s extreme weather.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U3IM3w8M1Yc?si=i22NXFs0uVL_TX3y" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Lava Beds National Park (N. California)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Sitting just south of Oregon, Lava Beds National Monument is surrounded by volcanos. Visitors can explore lava tubes ranging in difficulty from easy to expert. This gives people a chance to explore the “volcanic plumbing” of the region. &nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6c0aGmAgC38?si=BPzHjKS7iBSK5K3X" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Black Canyon of the Gunnison N.P. (Colorado)</h2><p><span style="color: inherit">Black Canyon of the Gunnison is the steepest and narrowest canyon of the entire U.S. and sits in Southwest Colorado. The canyon provides intense changes in temperatures and is impacted by monsoon season during the summer months.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/getko7k6xv8?si=FBWTTOSZJH-3EkeR" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Badlands National Park (South Dakota)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">An “undiscovered gem” in the national park system, Badlands offers landscapes, wildlife, and spectacular stargazing. NPS recommends spending at least some time in the park at night to fully experience another side of the park.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbXfbFmDko0?si=V71zMdVtyCkH_o9K" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Manassas National Battlefield Park (Virginia)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">History lovers will love taking a trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park. Home of two major civil war battles, the park has acres of walking tours to explore a piece of American history.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cTg1gYAD1o8?si=nn75R3h1z054AFxh" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site (New Hampshire)</h2><p>Check out the only national park dedicated to a sculpture! It doesn't open until May so mark your calendars for next month.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xlEEJRl0d_w?si=yPubZ3-sANBW6iiQ" start="0"></iframe></div><h2></h2>

National Park Week: Get Out and Explore

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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaas-goes-19-satellite-now-operational-providing-critical-new-data-to-forecasters"><em>FROM NOAA:</em></a></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTHjpfd3du0" start="0"></iframe></div><p><br>NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite, the latest and final satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R Series, officially began operations as GOES East on April 7th, 2025. This milestone comes after its&nbsp;June 25, 2024 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZCnNYis0qdlWfxEHXEdgZLEyReNTYIJnAKhRdijbpYhPhUSxTXIU2PSGWYBJcv95sc4Gli9WW-2F26gMPV7GwvkZwvfw-2BbF2SC8i31dAxv9CwbnPXiAuk-2BGTMGBB66Jj3Bsg-3D-3DoXy2_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGamck1aCcsIRo6utbSz-2Fd3iU6KzR9oLj1hfyol0lDjJrjLEAIH5x7ncDirKvrXPTP9w4xi8IrhyAXx8s9K1c82erIRhYSSmfwfnVbF8TR06SQZ7RYYmLpvxLhb6EGSYmDdSich78b5-2FPl8YpxCVqKFeZihwoe1krEkQjR9KtsvG8A-3D-3D">launch</a>,&nbsp;and subsequent post-launch testing of its instruments, systems and data.&nbsp;</p><p>GOES-19 replaces GOES-16 as GOES East, positioned 22,236 miles above the equator at 75.2 degrees west longitude. GOES-16 will now become a backup for NOAA’s operational geostationary constellation, maintaining its operational readiness for future use, if needed.</p><p>“With GOES-19 now in operation, NOAA has delivered the full fleet of GOES-R satellites to orbit, providing the most sophisticated technology ever flown in space to help forecast weather on Earth,” said Stephen Volz, Ph.D., assistant administrator for NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service. “GOES-19 supports NOAA’s mission to provide secure and timely access to global environmental data and information to promote and protect the nation's security, environment, economy and quality of life.”</p><p>In its new role, GOES-19 will serve as NOAA's primary geostationary satellite for much of the Western Hemisphere. It will track hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic ocean basin, as well as monitor severe weather, atmospheric rivers, wildfires, volcanic eruptions and other environmental events affecting the contiguous U.S.&nbsp;</p><p>While GOES-19 has just officially entered operational service, it began sending <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZCnNYis0qdlWfxEHXEdgZLHAHy2HuCeiIDXmIh4RQRjTU4huIERinLREZDZaCdt0L3W1Djt4-2FLwiV-2FqzCka8Tf8-3DpXK2_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGYqYX4VS6huJigu1amFEvm-2BwL0nQ9a5voM4ldwDZ9jzjI5qrxebL8T2p2-2FjVmED9VHJcFmq1rTUM5br-2BTX20DczAgKjXzP3Z2QWrcUtNnAoam-2BZNEdU8TR-2BRTKpdeh9PrBdP4gAFsc7FOZ-2FRI-2B73ejcXgsRKQs-2FViuCH-2BqH7vNGuw-3D-3D">preliminary imagery and data in September 2024</a>. Near real-time operational GOES-19 satellite imagery can now be viewed at this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZOuCNuw-2Bj10qLizMcNqzMEh32avD-2FU7DksVTM3qnmv2H74yM_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGYMN78eDOxor8-2Fxwnc-2BXlvcatDQCrFSy3Opx5NiEE0RBL6MLBkbUNxFobs4q0EgZ2qn5AsXxtcMHaaatGHFaFeJvoO6r7eJM4a5-2FTQ7xLEfA-2BlKWRmRPef-2BP1XAiw-2FGly8zC4AqFR1CzhDYOKqfsTngdKoy4SCvftu7OSFBMnGFNA-3D-3D">NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) site</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Like its predecessors in the GOES-R Series, GOES-19 delivers high-resolution visible and infrared imagery, atmospheric measurements and real-time mapping of lightning activity.&nbsp;</p><p>It is also equipped with space weather instruments to monitor the sun, including NOAA’s first compact coronagraph instrument (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZL8P0WbY-2FI-2FGGUkrJpM1oqn9o3uOaNMXUFzD15R0rdWBYag0AKVzrHo-2FTVWENQQGUw-3D-3DU35a_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGaisMCf4wTXRKrixM-2BoHCCgvGnbFmI4ZguiKCivZ0a5S7vwbHmVx03354YdbdrihCSQQWPTEno3d9V6YJ6bocXtzBLSw9omVRJvtRgSnezJaOPQU-2FA8rUXRqCTXa7JuCTA63qvmScwCNJ3jFxUS3nH4tdNbuqkJRE4RutBESQNwjg-3D-3D">CCOR-1</a>). CCOR-1 images the solar corona (the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere) to detect and characterize <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZCNTQfzdFLQYDmZmRsh8ODfxIuRuM4i4a9P0C5mGTnl7eWm-2BNwItTvb2CO6vuuhwsvRGJLQwHUzSaiJM9bRK4ag-3DHZqT_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGZUjTUuSqppmpUb0kE7IidF7MOypunWuXmKIZGSQh3W2C2TwW8qYd-2FD8QIgy26FyOzp7Ko843R-2BexISDE7f7K3zibIP3Ddf-2FtTIUu74f3fs0knMEMbJpbxaPNHqhNPswN-2BRgz6-2FSCUORP6kJ3QqXa2muMCCg1a3qYEeSWjyYqFqFA-3D-3D">coronal mass ejections</a>, which can disrupt Earth's magnetosphere, leading to geomagnetic storms, auroras, and potential disruptions to technology, including electricity and satellite communications.&nbsp;</p><p>CCOR-1 will be the primary source for critical information about impending geomagnetic storm conditions, allowing NOAA’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZCNTQfzdFLQYDmZmRsh8ODfHVSa6bsT35-2FXjGy6WhMmlge5B_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGYlbOA8hVDzBhvJZL82ZH44Vv8RWUB1wQRfAZ-2BgpVG3PISD0tU5ku0JtSqdTzenT0ZkpTY99QtDLWIN-2Fk3iIb7SikPEr1DsYSTv5U9F7fzo67CeyPj1ahasZGpc0Su-2BDc1hoF6W-2FrcCf7bjw9m0Lhx8LHjWhzk6qBPpCnxA-2BjmtLQ-3D-3D">Space Weather Prediction Center</a> (SWPC) to issue warnings one to three days in advance.</p><p>“CCOR-1 is a game-changer for ensuring our nation is resilient to solar storms, allowing us to monitor massive eruptions of energy from the sun in real time,” said Clinton Wallace, director of NOAA SWPC. “With dramatically improved resolution and faster detection, it helps us better predict dangerous space weather that can impact satellites, GPS, astronaut safety, aviation and power grids, ensuring we can protect critical technology and infrastructure like never before.”</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/blobid2_1743768535564-1744059007204.jpg"></p><p>The GOES-R Series Program is a four-satellite mission that includes GOES-R (GOES-16, launched in 2016), GOES-S (GOES-17, launched in 2018), GOES-T (GOES-18, launched in 2022), and GOES-U (GOES-19). The program is a collaborative effort between NOAA and NASA. NASA builds and launches the satellites for NOAA. NOAA operates the satellites and distributes their data to users worldwide.&nbsp;</p><p>GOES-19 now joins GOES-18 (GOES West) in operational service. Together, the two satellites will continuously watch over more than half the globe, from the west coast of Africa to New Zealand and from near the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle. Their data supports weather forecasters, emergency managers, first responders, the aviation and shipping industries and others.&nbsp;</p><p>GOES-19 entering operational service comes at an historic moment for the GOES program, coinciding with its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZCnNYis0qdlWfxEHXEdgZLEyReNTYIJnAKhRdijbpYhPhUSxTXIU2PSGWYBJcv95sc4Gli9WW-2F26gMPV7GwvkZztpt1iGkdMsq6x1-2FVNekns7WBPz-2Fjmh8EdGyhhzBxbA2WDKhQQB3OFT2CDcyy17MA-3D4AED_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGbQQ5UBj1Kmk5c7JMeUPAcB1b9UuaY-2BGDBU6XAE8Bm6Nf1msKKrhZplt8RnQqJhy4iEtGhpeOUnfrDAc236iT4GMCjAHt8Uk-2FTjpPoXUIgZgsQYbP10iJEgYcwSMr8gTXifJtlB3MlKtnyaGNtwwMKX7xKlO-2B5AYivBktbF-2FxzLQA-3D-3D">50th anniversary in 2025.</a> Since the first GOES satellite launched in 1975, NOAA and NASA have partnered to advance NOAA’s satellite observations from geostationary orbit.&nbsp;</p><p>Each successive generation of satellites has brought significant advancements and new capabilities for environmental monitoring. With GOES-19 joining the fleet, NOAA’s geostationary satellite constellation, or group of satellites, is set to carry on this longstanding mission, delivering life-saving data into the 2030s.&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about GOES-19 and its capabilities in this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZPduW3tghpZ2zeRgqWlFhKzJ4tMbBONmhnx5EiRgNltrLQha_pv5nr6lgCZsJOcsfPE6eTOP8CRNb6rVrqGU9c7RAAH8zIlCh0uz7-2B-2B-2BEJdABw0P1mPWpOxKcXJF7FYijYq9lfwCyp9rFGKtMcYMwQ6NbWizwBVpPtc-2B5vSvo0pBaGvwPPznVGmWd80N2mDDHfXPNTFfB-2Bu-2FoKsFjej625ky4q-2F4R1LJhTazFIJZw9Z6Hv7nsNd7kkxquHaTCBJkpmFpIQVMpCazh0J8C13oQR66hsGbsfJXtiglqXyyAPOsd7GOx4FZbOYQ-2BA9L4E-2BflRVFakyPp448kLEFQ02aQtCZ2Kc4p7Fxc0dtluaVT037ttLqbUmglTmZ-2FTjqW6jEowlFbx4ujKoWYijFO2IvYCiZeF3UG5AiS-2BCTYCt0QoictKdzbCG0HJm41bRzoqxT9c3X75A-3D-3D">Earth from Orbit video</a>.</p><p></p>

NOAA GOES-19 Satellite Now Operational

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<p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.visionfilms.net/film-detail?id=612161e4-07fa-ef11-82a4-0e4a64f8a357"><u>Wingman</u></a> is a brand new documentary that follows Peter Thompson as he becomes the first person to paraglide across the state of Colorado.  Thompson breaks up the flight into about 10 days, and during the flight he lands on numerous 13,000ft and 14,000ft peaks.  Meteorology is critical to success.  Thompson has to find the most stable weather to complete the journey while avoiding daily thunderstorms.</p><p>Filmmaker Dylan Brown says, “When Pete first came to me to document this incredible feat, it was a no brainer. To be the first person — and quite possibly the only person in the US that even has the skillset — to cross Colorado using just the power of the wind seemed like the ultimate adventure — and also nearing the impossible. I knew Pete had the skillset, but he also needed the drive. My biggest fear was this drive would also be his undoing. He literally would be flying over vast wilderness, immense expanses of trees, deep ravines, under perilous cloud forces and all while maintaining an altitude above 13-thousand feet.”</p><p>WeatherNation TV's own meteorologist <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/about-us/chris-tomer">Chris Tomer</a> contributed to the project.</p><p>Below is the full interview with Colorado resident Peter Thompson and filmmaker Dylan Brown.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ii8V_bMV8bg" start="0"></iframe></div><p>Wingman also features Sammy Podhurst, Pine Pienaar, Zach Smith, Chris Tomer, and Will Gadd. Wingman will be available on most US cable/satellite providers in the US and Canada, and major online platforms including Amazon Instant, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vimeo on April 15, 2025.</p><p>For more information, please visit and follow: Pete @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/sendinglife/">instagram.com/sendinglife/</a></p><p>Dylan @<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/dylan.h.brown">instagram.com/dylan.h.brown</a></p>

'Wingman' Documentary Follows First Man To Paraglide Across Colorado

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<p>The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has retired three names from the 2024 hurricane name list. <strong>Beryl, Helene, </strong>and<strong> Milton</strong> are being replaced by <strong>Brianna, Holly, </strong>and<strong> Miguel</strong> on the rotating list. The WMO retires names of storms that were especially impactful and deadly. &nbsp;</p><p>During the 2024 season, the Atlantic Basin went through 18 named storms, 11 of which reached hurricane status. Five of those storms, Beryl, Debby, Francine, Helene, and Milton, impacted the continental United States. &nbsp;</p><h2><u>Hurricane Beryl</u>&nbsp;</h2><p>Beryl was the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic basin on record. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in Grenada. Torrential rains and power winds brought widespread devastation to Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with upwards of 98% of homes damaged or destroyed.&nbsp;</p><p>Beryl went on to impact Jamaica and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico before making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in the U.S.&nbsp;</p><p>The hurricane was directly responsible for 34 direct fatalities. &nbsp;</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/VO_070224_INTL_CARRICOU, GRENADA_DAMAGE AFTER BERYL HIT GRENADA PEOPLE SEEM CHEERFUL_DICKON MITCHELL_SF_MR_E070324-1743622101649.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2><u>Hurricane Helene</u>&nbsp;</h2><p>Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on the Florida Gulf Coast before pushing into the southern Appalachians. Widespread wind and flooding brought by Helene left scars across the West Coast of Florida and into Western North Carolina.&nbsp;</p><p>Helene was the deadliest hurricane to affect the continental U.S. since Katrina in 2005. At least 248 fatalities are attributed to Helene. &nbsp;</p><p>Damage estimates were estimated at $78.7 billion making it the seventh costliest U.S. hurricane.&nbsp;</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/VON_092724_RSE_ASHEVILLE, NC_2 OF 2 - ANOTHER VIEW OF FLOODING OVERTAKING ASHEVILLE AFTER HELENE_TW_@THEE_K_B_NC_E092824-1743622132566.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2><u>Hurricane Milton</u>&nbsp;</h2><p>Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, FL, as a Category 3 hurricane in early October. Milton’s rapid intensification was among the highest ever observed. Milton peaked as a Category 5 storm over the Gulf of Mexico a few days before making landfall. &nbsp;</p><p>Milton caused 15 fatalities, 12 in the United States, and an estimated $34.3 billion in damages. &nbsp;</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/VO_101024_RSE_MANASOTA KEY, FL_B ROLL 2 OF 2 DRONE SHOTS OF BUILDINGS DAMAGED DUE TO MILTON_WHATSAPP_BRANDON CLEMENT_DW_E101024-1743622144340.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Now that the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1907876343389237480">National Hurricane Center has finished their final Tropical Cyclone reports</a> for each of the storms in 2024, you can get a sense of how deadly and dangerous the year was. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/GnojB4JWAAAouNt-1743708494746.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/GnojA8nXMAASiG3-1743708688941.jpg"></p><h2><u>Pacific Hurricane Names</u>&nbsp;</h2><p>Only one name is being retired on the Pacific list. Hurricane John is being retired after hitting the state of Guerrero, Mexico, in late September. John is responsible for 29 deaths, and damaging more than 150,000 homes.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/04/2024 PACIFIC RETIRED NAMES LIST-1743619982890.jpg">John was the third most expensive hurricane, striking the Pacific coast of Mexico at $2.45 billion. The name <strong>John</strong> is being replaced by <strong>Jake </strong>for the Pacific list.&nbsp;</p>

Tracey Anthony

WMO Retires Three Atlantic Hurricane Names

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🐾Furball Forecast 🐾 Our Favorite Furry Friends

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<p>A strong cold front steamrolling across the south has left a wake of damage and destruction since early Tuesday AM. Over 200 damaging wind reports from Texas to Florida and 8 tornado reports across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service issued 40 tornado warnings and over 150 severe thunderstorm warnings throughout the day on Tuesday. This severe threat is ongoing today. Read more: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Severe%20Threat%20Increasing%20Next%20Week%20Across%20the%20South">Wednesday's Severe Outlook</a></p><p>There have been several areas that received damage from Monday night to Tuesday morning's storms, including Ada, Oklahoma, where a tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service. Here are some of the unfortunate scenes of damage.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1897014185076126203" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1897014185076126203"></div><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Web 17-1741175165039.png">Additional areas that received damage were Plano, Texas, where the high school's roof was torn off from these storms, as well as a warehouse in Lewistown, Texas, where a likely tornado came through early March, the 4th.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1896983985794007391" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1896983985794007391"></div><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Web 15-1741175550070.png"></p><p>For the latest on these storms and the ongoing severe weather today, tune into WeatherNationTV.</p>

Tornadoes & Damaging Winds Leave Destruction across the South

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<p>The Storm Prediction Center has dropped tonight's outlook for severe weather across the Red River Valley of Oklahoma and Texas. Sunday's storms brought us a tornado warning near the city of Gould, Oklahoma.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1896307238693921165" src="https://x.com/NWStornado/status/1896307238693921165"></div><p>The cell that warranted this tornado warning was caught on camera as a funnel cloud near the city of Quanah, Texas.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/VO_030225_RSC_NEAR QUANAH, TX_BABY FUNNEL TRYNA HIT THE QUANAH_TW_@SEVEREWXUPDATES_NC_E030225-1740966726152.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><br>Although the severe weather threat has ended through tonight, it's important during this time of year to refresh your severe weather plan. March is the beginning of the most active tornado time of year.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-02 185341-1740966848779.jpg"><br></p>

Severe Threat Ends Overnight for Red River Valley

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<p><strong>NORTHERN PLAINS - </strong>After a powerful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/derecho-tears-through-north-dakota-and-minnesota-friday">derecho tore through North Dakota and Minnesota Friday and into Saturday</a>, we're looking ahead to our next chance for severe weather in the same areas.</p><h2>Forecast Set-Up</h2><p>Another upper-level trough is expected to sweep across the Plains and into the Upper Midwest late Sunday. This system will bring the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-21_rnc trough-1750516185249.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>At the surface, a <strong>frontal boundary </strong>colliding with intense heat and instability will provide the lift needed to support thunderstorm development.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 082917-1750516216669.png">Severe Outlooks</h2><p>On Sunday, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a <strong>SLIGHT </strong>(level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather across portions of Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Some of the same areas were impacted by Friday and Saturday morning's derecho.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/web 8-1750589181347.png">There is a tornado risk across northern Minnesota, but there is also a <strong>significant hail and wind threat</strong>. This region highlighted is where supercells are likely to develop.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 9-1750589193667.png">As this frontal boundary pushes east on Monday, the SPC has issued an additional <strong>SLIGHT</strong> (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather, including the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 082118-1750516398997.png"></p><p>Flooding will also be a concern with heavy rain expected for several consecutive days, leaving the soil saturated and unable to absorb new incoming rain, so runoff and isolated flash flooding possible. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-22 06-45-46-1750589233680.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Forecast Timing</h2><p>Our in-house Baron model suggests storms will be slow to initiate, with most activity ramping up in the late evening and overnight hours on Sunday.</p><p>By Monday, the tail end of the boundary stalls. As energy and lift encounter hot, humid conditions, storms are likely to develop in the Siouxland and Omaha areas, pushing northeast into more of the Upper Midwest later in the day and into the night.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-22 06-49-02-1750589367356.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>Be sure to have multiple ways to get severe weather alerts, more details about this will be talked about at :30 past the hour during our central regional forecast on WeatherNation!</p>

Severe Weather Returns to Northern Plains After Friday’s Derecho

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<p>The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to a record-breaking start, with five named storms: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme, Dalila, and Erick. This level of early activity is well ahead of the seasonal average, which typically sees the first named storm by June 10, the second by June 24, and the third by July 6. Dalila forming on the 13th marked the fastest four storms to be named in the basin since record keeping began, beating 1974, which saw Dolores form by the 14th of June.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-20 051607-1750418474627.jpg">Now, there is a new area of concern in the Eastern Pacific. An area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms has roughly a 70 percent chance of development within the next 7 days. This area is currently located offshore of Central America and Southern Mexico.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 113105-1750527076490.png"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-21 gfs-1750527085108.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Backtracking just a bit to Erick, its remnant moisture is expected to move into the United States. This will have a profound impact on New Mexico, with bringing rainfall into the region. New Mexico has been extremely dry, and fires have been ongoing across the region. The rainfall is expected Sunday into early next week.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1750542062311.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p><strong>ATLANTIC</strong></p><p>The Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1, has remained quiet with no named storms forming so far. This lack of activity is being attributed to three key atmospheric factors: persistent wind shear, marginally warm water temperatures, and the presence of Saharan dust. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">The Saharan dust, which often travels westward from Africa, can suppress tropical development by introducing dry, stable air into the atmosphere. In addition, wind shear is disrupting the organization of tropical waves and disturbances, preventing them from developing into more significant systems. While sea surface temperatures are warm enough to support storm formation, they are not as favorable as in recent years, further limiting activity.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750388233251.png"></p><p>Although the Atlantic is off to a slow start, this is not unusual for June. Historically, tropical activity in the Atlantic does not typically ramp up until later in the summer, particularly in August and September, with the peak occurring around the 15th of September.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Day1SVR-1749823458384.png"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">For now, the quiet beginning to the season is considered perfectly normal.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span>The early season will more often see more tropical storms than hurricanes, but hurricanes can form and impact the United States, so it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/hurricane-prep-week-2025"><u>always best to be prepared</u></a>. Andrea is the first name on the list in the Atlantic in 2025.</p><p>NOAA and Colorado State are expecting an above-average season in the Atlantic Basin. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-average-2025-hurricane-season">Click here to read more.</a></p>

New Tropical Threat Emerging in Eastern Pacific After Hurricane Erick's Landfall

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<p><strong>SUNDAY'S HEAT IMPACTS OVER 150 MILLION: </strong></p><p><strong>Heat alerts</strong> remain in effect Sunday and through the work week across a large swath of the central U.S. to the Northeast. </p><p>More records fell on Saturday including Minneapolis, MN reaching 96°. This heat is still building and the warmest temperatures could be recorded over the next few days. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 1-1750586443403.png"></p><p>While actual temperatures will be hot, it’s the heat index, or "feels like" temperature, that’s triggering most of these alerts. Sunday, heat index values are expected to reach 103-108°F in many locations. That is because dew points will reach into the 70s for most, that is tropical air! <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 163215-1750545193020.png">Across the Central Plains, highs will climb well into the 90s, with many areas feeling closer to 100°F or more. Since this is the first major heatwave of the season, it’s important to mentally and physically prepare ahead of time.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">This is the first major heat wave of the season, and experts warn it could be especially dangerous. The National Weather Service emphasizes that extreme heat can be deadly, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and those without access to air conditioning.  </span>Avoid strenuous outdoor activities when possible. Stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take frequent breaks if you must be outside.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 3-1750585916694.png"></p><h1>TOO HOT TOO SOON?</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184109-1750293810338.png">Is this early-season heat normal? Not quite. Many places don’t typically see their first 100°F day until July, making this stretch of heat a bit ahead of schedule.</p><p>This early onset is one reason for the elevated<strong> HeatRisk</strong> levels.  <span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">The </span><strong>HeatRisk</strong><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)"> tool is a planning resource developed by the National Weather Service to help people understand how dangerous the heat might be in their area over the next seven days. It combines temperature forecasts with other factors—like how unusual the heat is for the time of year and how long it’s expected to last—to give a clearer picture of potential health risks.</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 124747-1750531673790.png">Factors used to create the Heat Risk Map include: forecast high temperatures, duration of heat, overnight temperatures, climatological rarity, population sensitivity, geographical/seasonal context, humidity, persistence and cumulative effects. </p><p><strong>Key safety tips include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Stay indoors during peak heat hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.).</p></li><li><p>Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol or caffeine.</p></li><li><p>Use fans, air conditioning, or visit public cooling centers.</p></li><li><p>Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those living alone.</p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">The extreme heat is expected to linger into midweek, with only gradual relief in sight. Prepare accordingly.</span></p>

150+ Million Brace for Extreme Heat

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<p>Record highs are likely across the Northeast starting Sunday and lasting through at least Wednesday. Over <strong>200 locations</strong> could tie or break records during this stretch! Before we dive into the rabbit whole of the first heat wave of the season, want to talk storm threat, real quick. </p><p>The pattern across the Northeast has been cool and rainy as of late. Many residents likely can't recall the last weekend it did not rain. But now, Mother Nature looks to flip the switch, with widespread, record-breaking heat possible heading into next week. Ahead of the intense heat, there is still an isolated chance we could get some stronger storms. By Sunday early morning, a few severe storms could be possible across New England. Wind and hail are the major impacts expected with the storms today, however a few tornado warnings were issued early Sunday AM. </p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 5-1750587582536.png"></h1><h1>HEAT DOME</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 7-1750587045473.png"></p><p>A strong high-pressure system will build later this weekend into early next week, sending temperatures soaring.  This ridge otherwise called a "heat dome" — that suppresses cloud formation and allows intense sunlight to bake the surface. This pattern is drawing hot, humid air from the South into the Midwest and Northeast, compounding the discomfort.  As a result, extensive <strong>heat alerts</strong> have already been issued across parts of the East Coast, with more likely to follow as we head into this week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 2-1750587136427.png"></p><p>And keep in mind—these highs in the 90s and even triple digits don’t tell the full story. With humidity factored in, <strong>heat index values</strong> will make it feel even hotter.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 123815-1750531101572.png">Dangerous Heat Risk</h2><p>This combination of heat and humidity can quickly become dangerous, especially for the elderly and vulnerable populations. The National Weather Service’s <strong>HeatRisk</strong> product shows widespread <strong>extreme heat impacts</strong>.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Web 6-1750587151112.png"></p><p>Remember:<strong> </strong>Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S., and it’s often underestimated. Don’t let your guard down. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and check on those at risk.</p>

Stormy & Sweaty Northeast - First 100° Days Possible

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<p>The summer solstice happened on Friday, June 20th, but apparently the Northern Rockies missed the memo. A cold (relatively) area of low pressure is dropping through the Northwest, creating rain, thunderstorms, and even heavy mountain snow. A winter storm warning is in effect for Glacier National Park above 6,000 feet where 6-12 inches could accumulate in those higher elevation areas. Snow levels could drop as low as 3,000-4,000 ft Sunday morning, causing travel issues on mountain passes over that elevation.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-21 094950-1750521001934.png">Our in-house model (Baron) shows over a foot of snow in the Lewis Range, which encompasses Glacier National Park in NW Montana, and pockets of 6"+ in SW Montana in the Gallatin Range and the Absaroka Range, in Yellowstone National Park.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750562683010.png"></p><p>Light snow was observed in a few locations Saturday morning, but the bulk of the snow is expected to fall from Saturday night into Sunday morning. A few areas of snow could develop again in the higher elevations late Sunday night.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-22 06-39-25-1750588810011.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Over a Foot of Snow Expected in the Rockies to Kickoff Summer

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<p>Thursday's storms left a lot of residents in the dark across parts of the Interstate 95 region! Power crews have been working hard trying to get as many customers as possible back on board as the warm temperatures build in! If you decide to use a generator to power your home, please keep it away from windows and doors (at least 25 ft) to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.</p><h1>Next Round</h1><p>Another round of severe storms will be possible over the weekend, primarily farther north than Thursday's strongest storms. Energy from the Upper-Midwest moves through the Great Lakes late Friday, arriving in New York state on Saturday. Gusty winds are expected to be the main threat, meaning downed trees and power lines, in addition to a low-end tornado risk. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-20 091639-1750432617401.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-20 091643-1750432624603.png">The threat will continue Sunday morning as storms continue to move in from NW to SE.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750458862418.png"></p><p></p><h2>Forecast Timing</h2><p>Tonight, a few storms will try to build into Western NY and PA but they will fizzle as they move eastward! However, more severe storms will be likely on Saturday with leftover severe storms rolling out of Michigan. Another round of severe storms could be possible into Sunday for the New England region.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1750459027990.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flooding</h2><p>Some heavy rain and flooding is becoming likely if repeated rounds of storms move over the same areas like our forecast suggests below!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750459063230.png"></p>

Storms Knock Out Power on the East Coast, More On the Way

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<p>Major Hurricane Erick made landfall in extreme western Oaxaca, Mexico on Thursday June 19 around 5:30 am CT. Maximum sustained winds are estimated at 125 mph, with a central pressure of 950 mb.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1935664693391028289" src="https://x.com/NHC_Pacific/status/1935664693391028289"></div><p>Erick was a category 4 storm as it approached the southern coast of Mexico with winds maxing out at 140 mph. Erick underwent rapid intensification, a term used for storms that increase wind speeds of 35 mph in 24 hours. In 24 hours, Erick increased by 65 mph in 24 hours.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-19 050802-1750331299190.jpg">Erick is a now post tropical system as it continues to bring the threat of more flash flooding and mudslides in Mexico! Some of the moisture from Erick could move northward into the Desert SW next week!</p><p></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-17 031736-1750151863022.png">The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to a record-breaking start, with five named storms: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme, Dalila, and now Erick. This level of early activity is well ahead of the seasonal average, which typically sees the first named storm by June 10, the second by June 24, and the third by July 6. Dalila forming on the 13th marked the fastest four storms to be named in the basin since record keeping began, beating 1974, which saw Dolores form by the 14th of June.</p><p><strong>ATLANTIC</strong></p><p>The Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1, has remained quiet with no named storms forming so far. This lack of activity is being attributed to three key atmospheric factors: persistent wind shear, marginally warm water temperatures, and the presence of Saharan dust. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">The Saharan dust, which often travels westward from Africa, can suppress tropical development by introducing dry, stable air into the atmosphere. In addition, wind shear is disrupting the organization of tropical waves and disturbances, preventing them from developing into more significant systems. While sea surface temperatures are warm enough to support storm formation, they are not as favorable as in recent years, further limiting activity.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750388233251.png"></p><p>Although the Atlantic is off to a slow start, this is not unusual for June. Historically, tropical activity in the Atlantic does not typically ramp up until later in the summer, particularly in August and September, with the peak occurring around the 15th of September.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Day1SVR-1749823458384.png"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">For now, the quiet beginning to the season is considered perfectly normal.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span>The early season will more often see more tropical storms than hurricanes, but hurricanes can form and impact the United States, so it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/hurricane-prep-week-2025"><u>always best to be prepared</u></a>. Andrea is the first name on the list in the Atlantic in 2025.</p><p>NOAA and Colorado State are expecting an above-average season in the Atlantic Basin. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-average-2025-hurricane-season">Click here to read more.</a></p>

Major Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall as a Category 3

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Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

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<p><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">A powerful heat wave continues to grip the Southwest, with dangerously high temperatures impacting much of Arizona, southeastern California, and parts of southern Nevada. We have been experiencing record heat over the last few days, and the pattern is expected to persist for some time into the weekend.</span></p><h1><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">HIGHS VS AVERAGES</span></h1><p>Folks that already run hot for this time of year are going to be well-above average as a ridge of high pressure dominates! Las Vegas normally averages 100° and will see a temp of 110°! Los Angeles will be in the 80s when it normally sees a high of around 77°. Cities like Tucson, Phoenix, and El Paso will also be trending above average.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184525-1750293958652.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184545-1750293964127.png"></p><p><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">The above-average heat is also bringing the Southwest fire danger into the weekend. </span><strong><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">Fire Weather Watches </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">and</span><strong><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)"> Warnings </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)">are up for the gusty winds and very low humidity. As always avoid anything that could cause a spark and could turn into a fire.</span><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184620-1750293985574.png"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1750282237117.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>Looking ahead in the long term, confidence is growing for below normal temperatures in the Southwest. Actually, some rain and thunderstorm chances may appear next week!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750282490464.png"></p><p>Catch your Southwest Regional Forecast each hour at :50 past the hour.</p>

Record Breaking Heat in the Southwest

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<p>A <strong>Moderate Risk </strong>for excessive rain remains overnight for portions of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. This is a level 3 out of 4 flooding threat and<span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)"> indicates a </span><strong>significant potential</strong><span style="color: rgb(66, 66, 66)"> for flash flooding, often associated with:</span></p><ul><li><p>Widespread rainfall</p></li><li><p>Saturated soils</p></li><li><p>Urban areas with poor drainage</p></li><li><p>Terrain that enhances runoff</p></li></ul><p>These areas were just hit hard this weekend, and it will only take a little rain to cause major new impacts. Wheeling &amp; Fairmont WV, were impacted in a devastating way over the weekend.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1934617419605258267" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1934617419605258267"></div><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1934385430943928626" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1934385430943928626"></div><p>An active pattern is impacting the mid-Atlantic, so the flood threat continues this week. A combination of tropical moisture and an approaching cold front will continue to bring widespread showers, thunderstorms, and an elevated risk for severe and flash flooding.</p><h1>Forecast Rainfall:</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-17 142925-1750192184045.png">Catch your East Regional Forecast at :10 after each hour on WeatherNationTV.</p>

Active Pattern Sparks Mid-Atlantic Flood and Severe Threat

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<p>Heavy rain has been no stranger in the south. With ample moisture and a frontal boundary, heavy rain and strong storms have been persistent these last few days. As we look into the overnight hours, a few strong storms will be possible, but most should remain dry. A <strong>Marginal</strong> threat continues across portions of the Gulf Coast with damaging winds and hail being the primary concern.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/overnightt stotto-1749605891333.png">The models are struggling to show convection, forecasting little to no rain, if any storms get going, they have the chance to be severe.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/overnighf-1749602614247.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>An isolated threat of flooding will continue along with the storms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-10 154657-1749592021450.png">For more details on how this could impact temperatures and wildfire smoke, be sure to tune into WeatherNation at :10 past the hour.</p>

Isolated Severe Threat for the Gulf Overnight

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<p>We saw an active day yesterday across the southeast with severe storms bringing damaging winds and hail. Some portions across the southeast also experienced significant rainfall. Century, Florida saw 3.67" of rain in the last 24 hours. We have another round of strong storms today, as a boundary lingers.</p><h1>TODAY</h1><p>More severe weather is possible with clusters of storms moving from the Southern Plains back into the Deep South. The primary threats will be damaging winds and hail.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/severe todayyyaaa-1749574967584.png">TIMING</h1><p>Some storms have developed, and throughout the day, we can see more activity. As the cold front moves offshore, we can see storm chances decrease for areas like the Carolinas.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/jfjfjfjfjfjfjfjfrrrrr-1749575086829.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Rainfall</h1><p>Heavy rainfall remains a critical concern, with hourly rates surpassing one inch in many areas. This raises the alarm for flash flooding, especially in urban centers and low-lying zones with poor drainage. Not to mention the plentiful rain we've seen in days past. Any pockets of 2-3 inches of rain will lead to flooding issues.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-10 071612-1749561380826.png"></p>

Severe Storms Possible Again Today in the Southeast

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<p><strong>CANADA - </strong>Massive wildfires continue to burn in the Canadian Prairies, which have lead to evacuations and millions of acres of land, property, and forest burned. These fires are primarily burning in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as in Alberta, and a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report">state of emergency</a> has been declared. According to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ciffc.net/"><strong><em>Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre</em></strong></a>, CIFFC, 224 fires are active in Canada.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-10 070901-1749560950121.png">Smoke Overhead</h1><p>The smoke from these fires has blanketed the United States, prompting air quality alerts across the Upper Midwest and Northeast. The forecast below shows where smoke will be visible overhead and doesn't necessarily indicate where air quality will be impacted.<br>A trough moving through Canada will help to re-establish northerly flow, allowing thick smoke to return to the Midwest and Northeast on Monday.</p><h1></h1><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-10 07-09-52-1749561037774.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Near Surface Smoke / Air Quality Impacts</h1><p>This model displays where smoke will be most dense near the ground, highlighting areas where air quality impacts are more likely. Air Quality alerts have been dropped, where they were in place for portions of Minnesota and the Great Lakes.</p><p></p><p></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-10 07-10-14-1749561043150.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>While wildfire smoke is covering portions of the Northeast and Midwest, much of the rest of the country is staying relatively smoke free.</p>

More Wildfire Smoke Spills South

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<h2></h2><p></p><h1>TIMING</h1><p>Storms will move through overnight, impacting cities like Dallas. Expect more storms to develop on Monday, following the cold front.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/jlfjfjfjff-1749431739952.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>With <strong>significant winds</strong> upwards of 80-100 mph possible, it's important to understand what a derecho is. <strong>WHAT IS A DERECHO?</strong> Meteorologist Patrick explains:</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/PKG_TRT 1.41_HOW DERECHOS FORM_PATRICK CRAWFORD_DW_031725-1749409740412.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Severe Weather Outlook - Monday &amp; Tuesday</h2><p>Energy from the cold front will drop south on Monday, shifting the higher severe weather threat to the east.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-08 130039-1749409248315.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-08 130043-1749409287115.png">Tune in at :30 past the hour for the latest forecast in the Southern Plains.</p>

Severe Weather Outbreak In Southern Plains

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<p><strong>FLORIDA </strong>- Over the past couple of days, heavy rain has saturated the parched soils of South Florida. Key Largo recorded an impressive 8.32 inches of rainfall over just 48 hours.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 054054-1749123665140.jpg"></p><p>The system responsible, along with an upper-level low (top of page), is shifting from Florida into Georgia and the Carolinas on Thursday. This will draw tropical moisture northward, increasing the risk for flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding on Thursday across portions of eastern North Carolina, with localized rainfall totals potentially exceeding 5 inches.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 053936-1749123601218.jpg"></p><h2>Rain Timing</h2><p>Thunderstorm activity is winding down overnight. However, on Thursday, more scattered storms are likely near the upper low across Georgia and the Carolinas, and some coastal heavy rain is likely. A cold front arriving later this week and into the weekend will bring yet another round of rain.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1749085257712.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Rainfall Totals</h2><p>Localized totals of up to 5 inches are possible from now through the end of the week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 054027-1749123632180.jpg">For more on how your weekend weather may be impacted, be sure to join us at :10 past the hour for your eastern regional forecast.</p>

Florida System Heads for Southeast Coast

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<p><strong>EARLIER</strong> - An observed tornado was spotted in the St. Louis area on Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service of St. Louis, this looked to be much weaker than the tornado that happened on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&amp;issuedby=LSX&amp;product=PNS&amp;format=CI&amp;version=4&amp;glossary=0">May 16, 2025</a>, where Mayor Spencer estimated $1 billion in damage occurred.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1930357743967175114" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1930357743967175114"></div><h1>Outlook</h1><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued an extensive <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe storms spanning from Texas through Michigan through tonight along a long cold front.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-04 144703-1749070038364.png">Severe weather is likely anywhere along and ahead of this frontal boundary. It's where temperatures are warm (causing buoyancy) and moisture and instability is high.</p><h2>Timing</h2><p>Here's a look at the influence this front will have from the Ozarks to the Great Lakes. Now, during afternoon heating, the severe threat is the highest, but storms will continue along the boundary through tonight.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-04 rnc side-1749070241617.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Across Texas, storms are likely to move through as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-04 rsc-1749070297895.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As this cold front moves through, some areas, especially Oklahoma and Missouri, can anticipate a LOT of rainfall. We have already seen numerous areas of flooding, and that threat will continue as this system moves east. The shades of red in our forecast models suggest upwards of 3-6" of rainfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/tomer us precip-1748997019099.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p>

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