Lauren Bostwick grew up in the small town of Aledo, Texas. Her interests have always involved sports, science, and of course, the weather! After interning at KBTX in College Station, she graduated from Texas A&amp;M University with a B.S. in Meteorology. During her time at Texas A&amp;M she became efficient in many areas of meteorology such as analyzing the radar, detecting severe weather, and forecasting for different regions. Straight out of college, Lauren started her career as a Weekend Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at CBS7 in Odessa, Texas. Due to the large coverage area, she was responsible for forecasting for many types of terrain stretching from the Big Bend National Park to southeastern New Mexico. She has experienced reporting on a variety of severe weather events, such as tornadoes, disastrous flooding events, and the devastating February 2021 winter storm. Lauren is thrilled to be a part of the WeatherNation team. Say howdy to Lauren on <a href="https://twitter.com/LBostwickWX">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LBostwickWX">Facebook</a>!

Lauren Bostwick

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<p>An upper-level low has been helping to produce unsettled weather in the central United States. For the next several days there will be a risk for severe thunderstorms from the western to central Plains due to this upper-level low flow. The Storm Prediction Center has released mainly Marginal outlooks, a level 1 out of 5 for the severe weather threat for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms.</p><h1>Monday</h1><p>On Monday, the SPC (Storm Prediction Center) released a Marginal risk including portions of northeast Colorado, extreme northwest Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Daytime heating will help bring in some instability to create updrafts capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/RNC Marg Slgt-1685377551914.png">The timing of Monday's storms will be during the peak heating; storms are likely to fire. Most of the morning should be quiet and clear for these areas but be prepared to run into some afternoon and evening storms.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/1-1685358810928.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h1>Tuesday</h1><p>Tuesday a Marginal risk can be found across the central Plains. This remains a level 1 out of 5 for severe thunderstorms extending from the panhandles through Minnesota. Wind and hail will once again be the primary threat.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/2-1685358920079.png">Storms will fire during the afternoon, once again.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/2-1685358926870.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Wednesday</h1><p>Wednesday is a bit of a repeat cycle seen from the past few days. An isolated threat of severe weather will be probable once again from Nebraska to Texas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/3-1685358968736.png"></p><h1>Rainfall &amp; Flooding Potential</h1><p>Forecast rainfall totals will be locally higher where stronger storms are expected to move through. Currently, there is a risk for excessive rain that may lead to localized flooding. Since there is a persistent and slow-moving pattern, some storms are capable of producing up to 3" of rainfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/5-1685359011958.png">The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero">Weather Prediction Center</a> has issued a Marginal (level 1 out of 4) risk for flash flooding in these areas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/4-1685359021969.png">More on this story can be watched live at :30 minutes past the hour during the Central Regional forecast. Join us!</p>

Kit Thomas

Unsettled Weather Across the Plains

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<p>Scattered thunderstorms are expected to ignite this afternoon once again for some of the same cities that have already been impacted by heavy rain and severe storms. Below, are some reports taken from Sunday that include very large hail and very strong winds.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_plains hail-1685328845080.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_plains winds-1685328850346.jpg"></p><h2><strong>Severe Outlook</strong></h2><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a general thunderstorm outlook for portions of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas. This means that severe weather is not anticipated, however, a strong cell could produce gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours today.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/2-1685365516156.jpg"></p><h2>Forecast</h2><p>By Monday afternoon, further storms will be possible. Notice that the storms ignite during the peak heating, t-storms will be anticipated until the sun sets, then the storms will settle down.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/1-1685365523464.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flood Potential</h2><p>Heavy rain has fallen over the past few days across much of the southern Plains. With further rainfall expected, flash flooding is possible. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall on Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/3-1685365543781.jpg">Localized rainfall totals from storms have had a tendency to trigger flash flood warnings. These have been very slow-moving storms. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/4-1685365576898.jpg">For more on the storm threat, join WeatherNation for the latest forecast always streaming 24/7.</p>

Southern Plains Flood Risk

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<p>Temperatures for Memorial Day weekend have been quite warm for some, but the thermometer will continue to climb in the upcoming days! A high pressure will ridge and this aid in maintaining above-average temps into the work week (ABOVE). Looking at the upcoming week, cities including Minneapolis, Indianapolis, and Omaha will reach near 90 degrees! The average for these cities should be in the 70s. Summer-like heat will be felt, so find ways to stay cool! <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/7-1685360189691.png">Temperatures across the northeast will begin to crank up too, especially by the end of the upcoming week! Building high pressure in the upper levels will cause temperatures to soar. Washington D.C. is expected to reach 91 by Friday, but average highs are typically in the 80s. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/9-1685360201984.png">Daily record high temperatures could fall as well, from the U.P. of Michigan across to the Northeast by the end of the week.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/3-1685360262283.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As the temps continue to rise, don't forget to check the backseat for pets or children. It only takes 10 minutes for temperatures to go from 90 to 109 in the car! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33 children died of vehicle heatstroke in 2022. A child can pass away once their body temperature reaches 107 degrees. Remember, hot car deaths are preventable.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/car sea-1685223974983.jpg">For more information on the Central Regional Forecast tune in to WeatherNation at :30 past the hour.</p>

Heating Up in the Central & Eastern U.S.

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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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<p>An area that the National Hurricane Center was monitoring last week is still bringing beach hazards from the southeast Atlantic coast through the middle Atlantic. Beach hazard statements remain in effect through early Monday morning. If you're celebrating Memorial Day by the water know your beach hazards and what the beach flags mean:</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/beach warning flags-1685299956052.jpg"></p><p>Here's a look at where we have weather alerts along the coast. The Beach Hazards Statement is for dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves through this evening. This means it is especially dangerous for swimmers.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-28 174502-1685317513213.png"></p><h1>Forecast</h1><p>As this low moves inland, the rain will move along with it through tonight. Gusty winds will also be impacted by this system. Some of the highest gusts on Sunday are expected in the Carolinas and Virginia.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/windycarolina-1685317608943.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/selow-1685319594375.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h1>Flood Risk</h1><p>Locally, the heaviest rainfall will be much farther inland from the coast. Interior Virginia, upstate North Carolina, and the Appalachians will receive the heaviest rainfall totals.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_mid atl rain through tue-1685300106560.jpg">There is an excessive rainfall outlook through tonight that remains at a level 2, <strong>SLIGHT</strong> risk, for those in the darker green regions.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-28 174724-1685317655071.png"></p><p>For more info on your Southeast Regional forecast, tune into WeatherNation at :10 past the hour.</p>

Southeast to Mid-Atlantic Low Brings Beach Hazards

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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.

Jackie Brown

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<p>The western U.S. has been no stranger to rain and storms (as we have seen for the past few days). Expect the pattern to remain active, as a frontal boundary combines with an area of low pressure to bring showers and thunderstorms. Diurnal heating will also play a role, as the heating of the day will help fuel these storms.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/activewest-1685319733258.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Through Tuesday night we may see rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches. Isolated heavy rain and flash flooding can't be ruled out as storms develop daily.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-28 182258-1685319787412.png">Another issue we are seeing is warm temperatures and rain helping to melt the snowpack. This can cause rivers to elevate. With an active pattern in place and more showers and thunderstorm activity in the future, flooding will be an issue, especially where we have seen multiple days of rainfall. Flood alerts remain in place for the rainfall and snowmelt.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_wesr flood-1685301823652.jpg">As we look ahead to the first week of June, The Climate Prediction Center has issued an above-average precipitation outlook for the Northwest and West. This means that these areas have a better chance of seeing higher-than-normal precipitation next week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_west cpc-1685301849972.jpg">For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Active Weather Across the Western U.S.

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Lucy Bergemann

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<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/PKG_052523_TRT 1.54_2023 HURRICANE OUTLOOK_KARISSA KLOS_SS_E052523-1685046735976.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released their 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. Every year a team of scientists develops an initial forecast of the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes based on climatological patterns and sea surface temperatures. Remember, the season outlook only refers to the potential number of storms, not where and who they impact. It only takes one storm to hit where you are, even in a below average season.</p><p>In 2023, NOAA is calling for 12-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes and 1-4 major hurricanes (CAT 3+). Additionally, there is a 40% chance of a normal season, with 30% chance of both an above average or below average season.</p><p>In an average season, we typically see 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes, making the initial 2023 forecast <strong><em>near normal</em></strong>. Scientists at Colorado State University released their forecast earlier in the Spring, calling for a slightly below average season for 2023.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/comapred-1685028192508.jpg">One of the major drivers of the forecast is the fact that we are in an ENSO neutral state transitioning to an El Nino by fall. ENSO is the relationship between the atmospheric and ocean temperatures in the equatorial pacific ocean. The last three years (2020-2022) we were in a La Nina pattern, which is characterized by cooler than average ocean temperatures and typically leads to a more active Atlantic Hurricane Season. El Nino patterns typically lend themselves to below average hurricane seasons in the Atlantic Basin.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/el nino-1685024978352.jpg">The other forecast factor is sea surface temperatures (SST). Warmer SSTs are favored for tropical development because of the heat and moisture release they can provide, fueling thunderstorm development within a tropical system. There is a balance between the El Nino pattern and sea surface temperatures and their impact on the forecast.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/sst-1685024991059.jpg">NOAA also is releasing a new hurricane model this year, which has shown a 15% improvement to forecast track and intensity compared to previous models. It also will be better at forecasting rapid intensification. This is in addition to a new storm surge model and 7 day outlooks for tropical weather. Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1. For the latest in tropical systems and the threats, join WeatherNation for the forecast throughout the season.</p>

NOAA Releases 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

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Brittany Lockley

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<p>It has been stormy week in the sunshine state, with multiple days of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms as a front pushed Southward across the Peninsula. In Southeast Florida, multiple water spouts, funnel clouds, and a couple of tornadoes were spotted this week.</p><p>Storms have also been very slow-moving and rainfall totals have added up quickly, leading to localized flooding. Lakeland received 4.52" of rain in just the last 24 hours!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/FL Rain Totals-1685148017442.jpg">The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted areas south of I-4 with a "General" risk for thunderstorm through the weekend, meaning that there will be heavy rain and lightning as the main threat, but it is unlikely that storms reach severe criteria (1" hail or 58 mph wind gust). Overall, storm coverage will be much lower on Saturday and Sunday than the past couple of days thanks to northerly winds helping to dry out the atmosphere.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/FL SPC Weekend-1685148115073.jpg">Headed to the beaches this weekend? Watch out for rip currents and rough surf as an area of low pressure developing just offshore of the Southeast Coast will churn up the ocean.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Weekend FL Futurecast-1685148699567.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The flood threat will continue through the weekend, mainly down in South Florida where the ground is saturated and rives, creeks and streams are running high from rain over the past few days. Though there's a risk of flooding, there is a bright side to this active forecast. All of this heavy rain is likely to help with the ongoing drought on Florida's Gulf Coast<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/FL Weekend Rain Forecast-1685148710365.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-26 drough FL-1685114033134.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the severe weather threat across the South this week.</p>

Florida Thunderstorm Chances Persist through Friday

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Hurricane Prep Week 2023: 6 Things to Have in Your Prep Kit

Unsettled Weather Across the Plains

An upper-level low has been helping to produc

Southern Plains Flood Risk

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to ignit

Heating Up in the Central & Eastern U.S.

Temperatures for Memorial Day weekend have be

Southeast to Mid-Atlantic Low Brings Beach Hazards

An area that the National Hurricane Center wa

Active Weather Across the Western U.S.

The western U.S. has been no stranger to rain

NOAA Releases 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ

Florida Thunderstorm Chances Persist through Friday

It has been stormy week in the sunshine state