Caitlin Connell

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Large hail and intensely strong winds made their presence known in the Plains on Sunday. Winds as high as 100 mph were reported Sunday afternoon in Kansas and hail as large as 3" in diameter in the city of Ellis. In addition to this, a tornado emergency was issued for Custer City, Oklahoma. This storm went on to produce a tornado outside of the Oklahoma City Metro.Related article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-storms-to-start-the-week-in-the-midwest">Severe Storms to Start the Week in the Central U.S.</a><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1792354591511822703" src="https://twitter.com/NWStornado/status/1792354591511822703"></div>This video came out of Custer City, OK, where the tornado emergency was issued on Sunday. A pretty terrifying sight with the strong winds ripping through this property, picking up tree limbs and all other sorts of debris. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/VO_051924_RSC_CUSTER CITY, OK_INTENSE STORM PASSES BY THIS BARN_EMMA CLEMENT WXCHASING_WHATSAPP_MR_E052024-1716200897218.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The severe reports were abundant with most places having to deal with extreme, hurricane-force winds, and giant hail. The red dots indicate where tornado reports came from. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/severe reports-1716201380746.png">Newton, KS took a direct from a severe storm on Sunday. Our Field Correspondent, Brett Adair, took the compilation of videos below, including some damage from town. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/VO_051924_RNC_NEWTON, KS_LONGER CLIP OF STORMS ROLLING THROUGH NEWTON FOR SOCIAL OR INTERVIW_BRETT ADAIR_CDN_MR_E052024-1716202039858.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Continue to stay weather-aware as this multi-day severe threat is still ongoing.

Storms Ripped Through the Plains Sunday

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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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A surface cold front moving south across Florida on Monday will continue to push scattered thunderstorms through the area. We may even acquire some supercell thunderstorms that could pose a risk of large hail and damaging winds.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-19 overnight-1716176613244.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Monday's SPC outlook is a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk. This is a low end threat, but the moderately unstable environment, according to the SPC, could support storms capable of severe wind or hail.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/055-19_rse_fl mon-1716150260726.png">Once this rain moves out, rainfall totals may max out at 2-3" in some spots, especially in Georgia through tonight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-19_rse_hrrr 18z rain-1716150283852.png">

Steve Glazier

Severe Storms for Atlantic Florida and Georgia

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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More strong heat and humidity will builds over Southern Texas this week. For those without power following severe weather in Houston late last week, the heat could be dangerous - try to seek cool spaces, take it easy when cleaning up damage, and stay hydrated. The hot temps and the extreme heat index values will continue into the start of your week. For Monday feels like temps will be well into the triple digits, with cities like Brownsville feeling like 108° and Laredo feeling like 111°!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/pic4-1716169989044.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/pic5-1716169997402.png">New record highs will be likely through the week, especially across South Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/pic3-1716169943902.png">This heat will dominate the forecast all week. Residents dealing with this heat will need to do everything they can to stay cool, especially in areas of Texas that are still without power. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/pic6-1716170229979.png">

Strong Heat for Texas This Week

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As we inch closer to Summer, severe storms become more likely across more northern latitudes in the United States, where the jet stream and cooler air are located. Strong storms will continue to target the Plains and Midwest on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for Monday, and an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) for Tuesday. Remember, when severe weather outlooks are issued several days in advance, confidence is high in the severe weather threat, and outlooks may still be upgraded (or downgraded) before storms fire off.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/spc-1716140422844.jpg">Monday's risk (above) calls for scattered severe storms from central Kansas into central Iowa, with isolated severe storms as far east as the mitten of Michigan. Tuesday's risk (below) calls for severe storms from Oklahoma to western Michigan, with numerous/widespread severe storms from eastern Kansas into southwestern Wisconsin.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/spc day 3-1716116245456.png">As Sunday's low moves east through the Great Lakes, a second, stronger low-pressure system develops and strengthens late Monday from Wyoming into the Plains. Timing of the ejection of this low may lead to late development of storms on Monday, with most storms likely after sunset or even later in the overnight. As the low moves east Tuesday, more widespread severe weather is expected through the Midwest.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/2024-05-19 05-00-30-1716116454408.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Wednesday brings a threat for strong storms over a large area, reaching from San Angelo, TX to the northeast into Detroit, MI. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/spc day 4-1716116523101.png">Flooding will be possible, though it currently doesn't look to be an elevated threat. Isolated flooding is likely where multiple thunderstorms train over the same location. Posing the risk for 3-5"+ of rain in some spots.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/forecast precip-1716116596675.png">Stay up to date on the latest forecast with this system, as outlooks and timing will still change.

Severe Storms to Start the Week in the Central U.S.

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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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This has been a very busy spring for severe weather, with some parts of the country seeing multiple days under a severe weather outlook. We will be busy this week with more severe storms and as we look towards the end of the week, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe outlook for Thursday! We see a formula coming together where we have a good chance of seeing strong to severe storms for portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.Related article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-storms-to-start-the-week-in-the-midwest">Severe Storms to Start the Week in the Midwest</a><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/spc-1716133823290.jpg">The best time for these storms will be Thursday afternoon into the evening evening hours. Our models are also indicating there will be heavy rainfall along with the strong storms. We are still days out, but this is a good time to prep ahead and have a weather plan in place.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/forecast-1716050386941.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As there is still much uncertainty with these storm risks, we encourage you to check back in with WeatherNation frequently and start prepping ahead of time for another push of strong storms.

Storms Target Texarkana Thursday

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Lucy Bergemann

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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft approaches the International Space Station on May 20, 2022. Credit: NASAIn just a few days Boeing's Starliner Crewed test flight is hoping to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Starliner was originally supposed to launch on Monday, May 6th but has been delayed two weeks due to a mechanical issue. According to Boeing, "Starliner teams are working to resolve a small helium leak detected in the spacecraft’s service module traced to a flange on a single reaction control system thruster. Helium is used in spacecraft thruster systems to allow the thrusters to fire and is not combustible or toxic." This mission is the second of the Boeing-NASA contract which included one uncrewed mission in May 2022, this first test crew mission and six more trips to the ISS. <div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1787689554905833889" src="https://twitter.com/BoeingSpace/status/1787689554905833889"></div>The launch was then rescheduled for May 10th and then May 17th but crews needed additional time to test the spacecraft and ensure it was safe. The Starliner will launch carrying two astronauts - Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - to the International Space Station, now set for 4:43 PM ET on Tuesday, May 21st. The Saturn IV rocket and Starliner remain on the launchpad awaiting their next opportunity to launch. According to Boeing, "about 15 minutes after launch, Atlas' Centaur upper stage shuts down, sending Starliner on its way to the International Space Station."So how is the forecasting looking for launch? Right now skies look to be clear around Cape Canaveral so weather won't be a huge interrupter for the forecast. For Starliner to be able to launch the weather must have winds below 31 mph, no thunderstorms or lightning in the landing area or waves above 13.1 feet. Right now, none of that is in the forecast. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/forecast-1715891895033.jpg">If you're planning to watch the launch, temperatures in and around the Space Coast will be in the low and mid 80s. Be sure to pack water and wear sunscreen!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/tuesday-1715891895031.jpg">

Kevin Schneider

Patrick Crawford

Starliner Spacecraft Set to Launch Tuesday from Florida

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Summer of 1993, New England Dragway. That's when and where Steve knew he wanted to become a meteorologist. More than 20 years later he is extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to live his childhood dream. As a lover of math and science, Steve had a consistent interest in weather in elementary, middle, and high school before discovering you can major in meteorology. He attended Lyndon State College in Vermont where he received a bachelor's in meteorology-broadcasting and associate's in television news. He has worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Winchester, VA, Burlington, VT, and most recently in West Palm Beach, FL. He's recognized by the American Meteorological Society with the Certification of Broadcast Meteorologists.

Steven Glazier

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A potent weather system has dropped severe hail across Wisconsin on Saturday, along with strong wind gusts. The largest hailstone grew up to the size of limes in parts of the Badger and Wolverine States. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/1-1716087764874.png">There will be a short window for severe thunderstorm potential in the Upper Midwest Saturday evening. The severe weather threat should diminish between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. local time Saturday night to Sunday morning. The biggest hazards will be wind and hail.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/Baron 2-1716087964220.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Jesse Kelley

Large Hail Falls in the Upper Midwest Saturday

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Welcome to May! The month normally boasts severe storms, Mother's Day and later sunsets. This weekend will be the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday evening - and rain could affect things.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/Summer countdown-1714568488325.png">A dynamic upper-level low will bring the shot at some storms on Friday to parts of the Ohio River Valley, but models are hinting at a fast moving wave joining the party late Friday night into Saturday. That could meet up with enough moisture to keep scattered showers around northern Kentucky into the first day of the weekend. This is where it could be raining around race-time (below).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/GFS for KY-1714568498978.png">The Kentucky Derby says on its website that it's a "rain or shine" event, so no delays are expected. However, the conditions could be a little muddy for the horses when the gates open Saturday at 6:57 PM ET.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/kentucky derby daypart-1714568509182.png">

Trotting Around Rain Chances at the 150th Kentucky Derby

Storms Ripped Through the Plains Sunday

Large hail and intensely strong winds made th

Severe Storms for Atlantic Florida and Georgia

A surface cold front moving south across Flor

Strong Heat for Texas This Week

More strong heat and humidity will builds ove

Severe Storms to Start the Week in the Central U.S.

As we inch closer to Summer, severe storms be

Storms Target Texarkana Thursday

This has been a very busy spring for severe w

Starliner Spacecraft Set to Launch Tuesday from Florida

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft approaches the

Large Hail Falls in the Upper Midwest Saturday

A potent weather system has dropped severe ha