Taban Sharifi grew up in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. She is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) with the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She has a B.S. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Systems and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Go Bruins! While in school, Taban was a meteorology intern with NBC LA. There she helped forecast daily weather for the greater Los Angeles region and created a playbook to deploy weather sensors for NBC owned-and-operated stations across the country. Her first on-air job took her to San Angelo, Texas, where she was a morning meteorologist and co-anchor. Working in West Texas gave her knowledge and experience covering severe storms. From there, she moved to Palm Springs, California. People think forecasting in California is sunshine all the time, but with temperatures in the 120’s, wildfires, damaging winds, floodings, and earthquakes, the forecasting kept her very busy! She also worked there as a general assignment reporter and told community stories. Taban is excited for the challenge and opportunity to forecast nationally with WeatherNation. She also looks forward to exploring all that Colorado has to offer!

Taban Sharifi

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There will be plenty of energy and instability across the plains for strong storms to stick around. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has severe outlooks in place through Friday. Some storms will have significant threats associated with them.<h1>Today</h1>Severe storms will be possible the next few days as a frontal boundary taps into extremely unstable air. There is a marginal risk for severe storms through today and tonight. The main threat will be strong damaging winds and large hailstones.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 085756-1754492299229.png">The storms through tonight will be very isolated in nature.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/New Baron Video 3-1754509973086.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Thursday - Friday</h1>As we look ahead to Thursday and Friday, the Storm Prediction Center has issued severe outlooks for severe storm potential. Damaging winds and hail will be the primary concerns. There is an Enhanced risk for portions of MT and the Dakotas on Thursday. Some hailstones will have the threat of being over 2" in diameter. Stay inside as these storms pass and park your car in a garage or carport, if possible!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/1-1754510336629.png">Friday already has an enhanced risk of severe weather across the I-29 corridor from Grand Forks, ND to Aberdeen, SD.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/1-1754510376328.png">There is also a highlighted area for the threat of significant severe weather potential. This is looking likely to be for large hailstones that could exceed 2" in diameter.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 090231-1754492576170.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/New Baron Video 3-1754510476441.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates throughout the next few days on-air and online.

Jesse Kelley

Multi-Day Severe Weather Threat Across the Plains

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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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The Pacific has been active thus far, and things continue to crank. Currently, there are two tropical storms in the Pacific. We have Tropical Storm Henriette and, as of Wednesday afternoon, Tropical Storm Ivo.<h1>Henriette</h1>Tropical Storm Henriette formed on Monday in the Pacific. No impacts to land are expected, but it could be in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands near this weekend. That could bring some secondary impacts to the island chain.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 093628-1754494593264.png"><h1>IVO </h1>This system is forecast to become a hurricane by the end of the week. Locally heavy rain will be possible for coastal sections of SW Mexico. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/goes/floater.php?stormid=EP092025"> </a><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/tropical storm ivo-1754519096023.png">Now that we have Ivo, up next on the list in the Pacific will be Juliette. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/tropical ivvo-1754519175244.png">We're far from the end of the Pacific Hurricane Season, with a secondary peak occurring later in September.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-05 104202-1754412196354.png">

Henriette & Ivo  Spinning in the Pacific

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After getting off to a record fast start with named systems, the Atlantic Basin has been largely quiet over the past month, but things are changing. Currently, we have one named storm in the open waters: Tropical Storm Dexter. Dexter is not expected to bring direct impacts to the United States.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/1-1754509572433.png"> Off the southeastern U.S., there is a broad area of low pressure that is expected to develop in the next day or two. From there, it could gain tropical characteristics. Ultimately, heavy rain will be the biggest concern. If it does become tropical, some elevated winds and surf might become additional problems, but right now the National Hurricane Center (NHC) gives it a 30% low chance of tropical development within the next 7 days. The Hurricane Hunters are starting to schedule flights into the area to get more data.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 114136-1754502103554.png">The attention-grabber is our latest wave that has pushed off the coast of Africa. There are some model suggestions that this is a system to keep an eye on, with some potential development over the coming days. There's a lot that we don't know about this system, however.<ul><li>Will it develop?</li><li>Where will high pressure steer it?</li><li>How does the dry air affect its development?</li><li>Does it take the escape hatch out to the open Atlantic?</li></ul>For now, NHC has a medium chance for tropical development in the next 2 to 7 days.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 085009-1754491813143.png">Stay with us as we answer these questions over the coming days!

Atlantic: Tropics Coming Alive

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Brittany Lockley

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Colorado State University released its final forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The forecast team at CSU, led by meteorologist Dr. Phil Klotzbach, kept their predictions the same as July. For August, they are stuck with 16 named storms overall, with eight of those predicted to be hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 105839-1754499539264.png">The reason why the forecast has not changed much, or has gone down slightly since the April forecast of 17 named storms, is the uncertainty across the tropics. While sea surface temperatures in both the Atlantic and Pacific are still warm, and this tends to support storm formation, upper-level winds over the Caribbean have been unusually hostile during June and July. This atmospheric setup typically suppresses hurricane development in the Atlantic basin.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 110050-1754499664701.png">Still, the forecast predicts an above-average season. The reason behind driving factor behind the above-average forecast remains the exceptionally warm waters across the eastern and central Atlantic Basin. Combined with a neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a state that neither strongly inhibits nor enhances storm activity, these conditions could still favor a more active season.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 105940-1754499600405.png">Yet, forecasters are closely watching high levels of wind shear in the Caribbean, a phenomenon involving shifts in wind direction and speed with height. This shear is known to disrupt storm development. &nbsp;CSU also warns that the U.S. coastline faces an above-average risk of at least one major hurricane making landfall this season, a reminder that even in uncertain years, coastal residents should remain vigilant.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 110039-1754499698410.png">With the arrival of August, the Atlantic hurricane season is entering its most active stretch, which typically peaks around September 10. The pattern is starting to get more active in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Dexter is still making waves (literally) in the Atlantic, and there are two additional areas to watch in the central Atlantic and off the Southeast coast.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 111212-1754500340920.png">The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs through November 30, leaving several more months of potential activity ahead.&nbsp;Tune into WeatherNation for the latest Tropical updates.

CSU Issues Final 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

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High pressure for the week, bringing back extreme heat for many around the desert southwest. Heat Alerts are in place through Friday for. This includes cities like Palm Springs, CA through Denver, CO. Several record high temperatures are in jeopardy during this time frame.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 085324-1754492008035.png">Heat risk impacts are already under major and extreme categories for Wednesday and Thursday across Arizona.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 085358-1754492042392.png">Temperatures are expected to hit over 110° by Wednesday. In many cases, temperatures will keep climbing through Friday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 085453-1754492097732.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 085503-1754492111288.png">The longer range temperature outlook has a higher level of confidence that temperatures will remain above average through the middle of August. <h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-05 180955-1754439002529.png"></h1>

Searing Heat Builds in the Southwest

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Heavy rainfall is forecasted for the Southeast over the next several days. After weeks of relentless heat, the region has finally received some relief with the rain. A frontal boundary has moved into the area and has stalled, resulting in repeated rounds of rainfall. There is plenty of tropical moisture available, and this combination will trigger showers and thunderstorms, which could lead to flooding issues.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-05 100626-1754410000038.png">Some areas have already picked up a decent amount of rain, making the soils saturated. For instance, areas in South Carolina have received more than 5 inches in the past 24 hours alone.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 041402-1754475256300.png"><h1>Forecast</h1>As the stalled front sits near the I-10 corridor, rounds of storms are expected to pop up on either side of the front for the next few afternoons, with the heaviest rain beginning to shift north. Pockets of 5-8" of rain could accumulate in some areas, likely leading to flooding and/or flash flooding. Seek higher ground if a flash flood warning is issued.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/jfjsa-1754429846184.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Flood watches remain in effect through Wednesday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 042236-1754475790367.png">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 4) for excessive rainfall across parts of the Southeast and southern Mid-Atlantic through Thursday morning. Heavy rainfall is likely to create localized flash flooding, with urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying areas being the most vulnerable.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-06 042520-1754475930869.png">Tune into the eastern regional forecast :10 past the hour for more details.

Front Stalls - Downpours Target the Southeast

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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Air Quality Alerts are in effect across a broad swath of the Upper Midwest, northeast, and northern New England, impacting many Americans as thick smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region. The worst of the air quality is found in the Great Lakes. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-04 144613-1754340411917.png">A new wave of wildfire smoke is drifting southward from multiple blazes burning across the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. These fires have been active throughout the summer, and this is not the first time their smoke has reached the U.S. This latest plume began sweeping into the Upper Midwest last Thursday and still lingers this week.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-05 08-53-31-1754398597818.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-05 08-53-57-1754398578368.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, and the Northeast is in the "unhealthy" category. The "unhealthy" designation on the AQI scale indicates that the air quality is poor and may pose health risks, especially for sensitive groups. Here's a look at the air quality as of Monday afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-04 144441-1754340419536.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-04 144452-1754340426367.png">People with preexisting conditions such as asthma or heart disease are especially vulnerable. Health officials recommend staying indoors, limiting physical activity, and using air purifiers if available.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-01 053220-1754047973977.jpg">Conditions will gradually improve by Saturday as wind patterns shift and help disperse the smoke. Tune into WeatherNation TV for more details.

Tracey Anthony

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers U.S. Air Quality Alerts

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Residents of New Mexico may be enchanted by this forecast, especially if they love snow!  The Land of Enchantment can expect quite a winter wallop into Saturday.  The Albuquerque metro area is under a Blizzard Warning.

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Here's the latest from NWS Albuquerque:

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The potential for heavy snow accumulation exists across most of northern and central New Mexico, along with strong wind gusts.  The snow will linger into the state's eastern plains through Saturday morning.

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According to the <a href="https://www.weather.gov/abq/">National Weather Service office in Albuquerque</a>, cold air and easterly upslope flow delivered by an exiting storm system will set the stage for widespread snow as a stronger storm system arrives from the northwest.

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Along with the potential for heavy snow, strong easterly winds may gust up to 60 miles per hour!  Blowing and drifting snow may cause whiteout conditions and hazardous travel through the event.  Very cold air will also enter the forecast with wind chill values in the single digits and teens.  Wind chills may potentially dip below zero in a few locations Friday and Saturday morning.

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As this storm tracks through New Mexico and surrounding states, be sure to follow <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com">WeatherNation</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/WeatherNation">Twitter</a> for the latest forecast updates.

- <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistJoeAstolfi">Meteorologist Joe Astolfi</a>

Blizzard Headed for New Mexico

Multi-Day Severe Weather Threat Across the Plains

There will be plenty of energy and instabilit

Henriette & Ivo Spinning in the Pacific

The Pacific has been active thus far, and thi

Atlantic: Tropics Coming Alive

After getting off to a record fast start with

CSU Issues Final 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Colorado State University released its final

Searing Heat Builds in the Southwest

High pressure for the week, bringing back ext

Front Stalls - Downpours Target the Southeast

Heavy rainfall is forecasted for the Southeas

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers U.S. Air Quality Alerts

Air Quality Alerts are in effect across a bro