Patrick Crawford has always been a huge weather buff! He grew up in Plano, Texas, and it was there that he experienced what Mother Nature was capable of doing. He would always turn on the television to see what local meteorologists were saying about the weather. That's when he realized he wanted to be a meteorologist.

Patrick graduated from Northern Illinois University (’04) with a degree in Meteorology and a double minor in Mathematics and Geography. Broadcast Meteorology has been great to him and he has been able to work in television markets all across the country. Some of his stops have included New Orleans, Green Bay and even Yuma, Arizona. He is so excited to be part of the WeatherNation team.

He has been awarded the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) weather seal from the American Meteorological Society.

Feel free to catch up with Patrick Crawford on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistPC/">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/MeteorologistPC">Twitter</a> pages.

Patrick Crawford

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Back-to-back cold fronts will bring shower and thunderstorm chances to areas of the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys on Friday. All modes of severe weather will be in the forecast, including the risk for tornadoes. Storms on Thursday created wind damage from New York to Tennessee, with a potential tornado in east Tennessee. Parts of Ohio and Kentucky are under the Slight risk for severe storms on Friday, meaning scattered severe storms will be in the forecast.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1963942694750724361" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1963942694750724361"></div><h1>Severe Storm Outlooks</h1>A cold front will bring strong storms to the eastern U.S. on Saturday. Training storms will be possible and that will lead to a risk for some flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC1-1757122596357.jpg">While wind damage is expected to be the primary threat on Friday, an isolated tornado or two will be possible across Southern New England through the Hudson River Valley in New York.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC1-1757122665394.jpg"><h1>FORECAST</h1>Storms are likely to gain intensity earlier on Saturday compared to Friday, possibly before noon in northern New England, before strong storms spread south along the cold front during the afternoon and evening. We currently don't have a severe weather outlook for Sunday, but areas along the coast of North Carolina and Massachusetts (Cape and the Islands) could see a few severe storms early Sunday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Forecast-1757123970898.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rainfall totals could surpass 2-4 inches in a few areas, posing the threat for localized flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-05 062826-1757075325739.png">WeatherNation will have more updates online and on-air through the day on Friday.

Severe Storms for the Eastern U.S. Saturday

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<h1>EASTERN PACIFIC</h1>Hurricane Kiko continues to churn West. It's expected to gradually weaken through early next week and approaches the Hawaiian Islands.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC1-1757107078610.jpg">The mid-range forecast brings Kiko close to the Hawaiian Islands. Residents should monitor this forecast closely over the next day or two, making preparations as necessary over the next several days. Expect rainfall as it passes, but the larger impacts will be high surf and large swells expected to reach the Hawaiian Islands towards the end of this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC3-1757107071183.jpg">Most of Lorena's impacts will be in Mexico, but some of that the moisture gets siphoned off and ends up around the 4-Corners <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/moisture-from-hurricane-lorena-hits-the-southwest-this-weekend">where it creates flood potential</a> into the weekend.Another potential area of development over the open waters has a low chance of developing in the next seven days. A center of low pressure could form in a few days, before some organization and slow development is possible into next week.

Hurricane Kiko Tracking Toward Hawaii, Lorena Dying Out

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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>

Rob Bradley

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<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1963987989828358416" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1963987989828358416"></div>Lorena's remnant low slows down, and nearly stalls, over the central Baja Peninsula Friday. Moisture from now Post- Tropical Cyclone Lorena will be pulled to the northeast across the lower Four Corners and Texas through the weekend. Flash flooding is the primary concern, though a few strong thunderstorms are possible along with gusty winds that could create blowing dust.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC1-1757122049205.jpg">Flood potential is expected to gradually shift east to Texas through the weekend, with much of the Four Corners clear of the flood risk by Sunday.<h1>Forecast</h1>Heavy downpours are expected to quickly form and fall into the afternoon hours on Friday. By Saturday, moisture gets pulled far enough to the south and east that flood chances should taper off farther west and north, such as the Sierra or the deserts of California.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/BAMS-1757087908781.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Pockets of 3-4 inches of rain are possible, especially around the Four Corners. Flood potential will stretch from the Sierra through the Rockies, with Flash Flood Watches for burn scarred areas in Arizona and New Mexico, like Ruidoso and the Grand Canyon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-05 095450-1757087708466.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Moisture From Lorena Hits The Southwest

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A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic has a 60% chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) assigned the tropical wave, as Invest 91L, on Thursday. According to the NHC, this broad area of low pressure is moving slowly west-northwest at a speed of around 5-10 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/pic5-1757115838155.png">If development continues, Invest-91L would be classified as&nbsp;Tropical Depression Seven&nbsp;and could be named&nbsp;Tropical Storm Gabrielle by this weekend or early next week. Models are giving a strong indication that the system could gradually strengthen as it moves across warm waters in the central Atlantic.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-05 053129-1757071898125.png">However, as of now, it is still relatively far out to see where it could be headed. Different models have vastly different paths at this time. The outcome will largely depend on how organized the system becomes in the coming days. The strength of the system will also determine where it ultimately heads. Weaker systems are steered more by mid-level flow, while stronger systems are controlled more by steering currents that extend farther into the atmosphere.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/FORECAST-1757032519723.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Do not let your guard down. September is historically the peak of hurricane season, and ocean conditions remain favorable for additional development. However, the NHC urges residents along the Atlantic basin to monitor updates closely.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-04 053605-1756985781092.png">As always, preparedness is key. Whether or not this particular system develops into a named storm, it serves as a reminder that the Atlantic remains active and that the window for tropical threats is far from closed. Tune into WeatherNation TV for the latest updates.

Dave Holder

Tropical Depression May Form in the Atlantic This Weekend

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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!

Alana Cameron

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NORTHERN PLAINS - A series of cold fronts will move through the Midwest to the northeast over the next several days. First, a cold front that moved down from Canada on Tuesday will continue to bring strong storms, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures across the Northern tier of the country through the end of the week. Then, this weekend, a second cold front arrives from Canada to reinforce the cooler air.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/09-03 RNC STORMS-1756955636998.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Temperatures</h2>Behind the front, temperatures will drop significantly as winds shift to the north.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 160633-1756850797164.png">For many areas, this will be the coolest air since spring, even cooler than the most recent bout of chilly temperatures. Morning lows are expected to dip into the 40s on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with Friday likely to be the coldest morning across the Northern Plains.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 121321-1756836809221.png">Long-range trends keep the eastern U.S. with high confidence in temperatures being below average. Fall is here! If you're curious when the Autumnal Equinox arrives, also known as astronomical fall, this year it is on September 22nd.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 160654-1756850818685.png">

Another Taste of Fall: Cooler Air and Rain for the Northern Plains

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Kevin Schneider

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PHILADELPHIA - As the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their championship on Thursday, Mother Nature will try to provide the fireworks. A powerful cold front is bringing record cold temperatures to those in the Midwest and Great Lakes will pivot eastward on Thursday. That could mean trouble for some outdoor activities. According to some local reports, the Eagles won't even be on the field for the ceremony. But with plenty of fans in the stands, we thought we'd take a look at the forecast for the afternoon.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 111753-1756919960734.png">LIGHT THE FUSE</h1>As our cold front drops in, it will fire up a line of storms, that will be capable of producing gusty winds along the leading edge. Unfortunately for any ceremony-goers, it looks like the 5-8 PM ET window might be the easiest one for the storms to fit into. It doesn't have a ton of juice to work with, but there will be just enough combined with the strength of the front to keep the severe potential on the table.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 111657-1756920009454.png">The Storm Prediction Center is already monitoring the area for the threat of severe storms, with a wide area capable of picking up damaging winds. With plenty of lightweight objects to toss around, from the celebration to tailgating, higher winds would be unwelcome. <h1>Timing</h1>Storms will lean toward the evening hours, making a close call with the ceremonies. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-03 11-52-00-1756922059738.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>FINE THEN LET'S TRY BRAZIL</h1>Since the weather doesn't want to cooperate stateside, we get to try again Friday night with the runner-ups down in Sao Paulo. Couldn't have drawn it up any better. Chef's kiss, pun intended. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 115619-1756922452985.png">

Eagles Ring Ceremony Could Get Wet

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Until the past week, has anyone been impressed by the monsoon season this year?Compared to normal, many locations that see most of their rain this time of the year have been left high and dry. All of that dry time has played a pivotal role in the wildfire threat that is seemingly never-ending. This has been the second driest start to a calendar year in the city of Tucson!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-01 104436-1756745109335.png">While some headline-hooking haboobs have brought desert storms to the forefront, many are still pretty far behind, rainfall-wise. However, this week the same high pressure that is baking the Pacific Northwest will also open the door to fling a little moisture westward. Some of this Monsoon moisture will curl around an area of high pressure and move through Southern California.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-01 104956-1756745422822.png">This moisture leaves the southwest under an excessive rainfall outlook for the next 5 days!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Web 9-1756811779052.png">Related articles: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/haboob-blows-through-phoenix-monday-afternoon">Haboob Blows Through Phoenix</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/heatwave-looming-for-the-northwest">Late Summer Heatwave</a>That added moisture will help bolster rain chances as far southwest as southern California! Will it be a drought-busting downpour? Probably not. But chipping away at the lackluster season is all we can ask for. That and a break from the mid 90's anticipated in Los Angeles would be nice.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/tomer sw futurecast-1756857967706.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Flood alerts have been added for California for rainfall rates that may reach upwards of 0.5-1" per hour!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/tomer sw flood watches-1756867698843.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/TOMER SW RAIN FORECAST-1756867737040.jpg">

Chris Tomer

Slow Monsoon Season Making Up for Lost Time

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In a matter of two hours, the Hill Fire in southern California grew to 8-10,000 acres. Powerful Santa Ana winds whipped the fire just west northwest of Los Angeles. Parts of US 101 were closed in both directions as the fire jumped the highway. An estimated 1,200 homes were evacuated to keep residents safe. The nearby Woolsey Fire also forced people to leave their homes. These two fires could merge, creating a large and dangerous complex.

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Officials are desperately working to contain the Camp Fire growing wildly in Butte County, CA, near Chico. The fire got its name after starting near Camp Creek Road in rural Butte County, California. Reports first came in around 6:30 a.m. Fire fighters describe the fire as dynamic and strong. In a matter of 4-5 hours, the fire grew from 5000 to nearly 20,000 acres.

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Evacuation orders are in effect for nearly 30,000 people in the Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon and Butte Valley areas. As the situation changes, different evacuation routes are being impacted. Residents can follow the <a href="https://twitter.com/ButteSheriff">Butte County Sheriff</a> for details.

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Fire danger will continue on Friday. Red Flag Warnings and Wind Alerts will be in effect once again. Santa Ana winds in southern California are of particular concern.

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Camp and Hill Fires Burn Rapidly in California

Severe Storms for the Eastern U.S. Saturday

Back-to-back cold fronts will bring shower an

Hurricane Kiko Tracking Toward Hawaii, Lorena Dying Out

EASTERN PACIFICHurricane Kiko continues to ch

Moisture From Lorena Hits The Southwest

Lorena's remnant low slows down, and nearly s

Tropical Depression May Form in the Atlantic This Weekend

A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlanti

Another Taste of Fall: Cooler Air and Rain for the Northern Plains

NORTHERN PLAINS - A series of cold fronts wil

Eagles Ring Ceremony Could Get Wet

PHILADELPHIA - As the Philadelphia Eagles cel

Slow Monsoon Season Making Up for Lost Time

Until the past week, has anyone been impresse