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.

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Rob Bradley

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An area of low pressure east of Florida is expected to quickly intensify as it moves up the East Coast through the weekend. Gusty onshore winds will amplify the coastal flood threat created by King Tides, while heavy rainfall could also lead to flash flooding in some areas, including the I-95 corridor in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This low is not expected to gain tropical characteristics; instead, think of the low as an early-season Nor'easter, as impacts will be similar (except for the cold/snow).<h2>Rainfall</h2>As the low moves north from the Carolinas, heavy rain will precede and wrap around the low. Scattered heavy thunderstorms are expected in the Carolinas up through New England over the weekend and to start the next work week. While coastal areas will see heavy rain, areas inland (mostly west of I-95) are expected to see much less.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/New Baron Video 3-1760236559299.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Areas of 2-5 inches of rain are expected, with isolated areas receiving 6 inches or more.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 045710-1760180281081.png">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) already issued outlooks for excessive rain from marginal to slight risk for heavy rainfall and flooding from Saturday through Sunday, when the coastal low is expected to track north.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-11 04-57-16-1760180344468.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Winds &amp; Coastal Flooding/High Tide Flooding</h2>Gusty winds are expected as well and could be the biggest impact - especially in coastal areas. Wind advisories and high wind warnings have been posted from the Chesapeake Bay through Cape Cod. Gusts in these areas could approach 60 mph Sunday into Monday!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1760236630076.png">Coastal flood alerts have been issued for much of the Atlantic Coast. Sea water flooding during high tides could approach 2-3 feet of inundation in some areas (warnings areas in dark green). Avoid locations that typically flood during king tides, typically low lying areas near the coast/inlets.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/New Baron Video 3-1760236848998.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The major flood stage is expected to be reached around the southern Chesapeake, mostly during high tides. Prepare for sea water inundation to continue into Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 045927-1760181187117.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates.

Jesse Kelley

October Nor'easter Moves Up the Atlantic Coast with Wind & Storms

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Flash flooding is possible in the southwestern United States over the next few days as tropical moisture is pulled north into the region. Be sure to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home">check your property's flood zone</a> and have a plan to seek higher ground if necessary. NEVER drive through flood waters if you cannot easily see the water's depth or the road below it. Washouts are likely in the next few days. In fact, several people needed swift water rescues in Las Vegas Friday night as record rainfall targeted the city (0.92" - 4th wettest day on record in October).<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1976849958520472066" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1976849958520472066"></div> The remnant moisture from Priscilla and Raymond will lead to heavy showers and thunderstorms over a wide range of terrain throughout the weekend. Several inches of rain are expected across the Four Corners with isolated heavier totals. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1760235854167.png">In addition to the flood threat, severe storms are possible on Saturday as the trough moving through the northern Rockies increases wind shear farther south. Damaging wind gusts are expected to be the primary threat, however, a few tornadoes will also be possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1760235923683.png">This evening, more scattered showers and storms will be possible in the Four Corners. Some storms could create some heavy rainfall rates and produce some flooding. The surge of moisture Sunday through Tuesday from Raymond will also increase flood chances for some areas (S AZ to NM/CO).<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/New Baron Video 3-1760236208158.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>We'll be detailing this more live on WeatherNation. For a more immediate update on your southwest regional forecast, be sure to tune in at:50!

Increasing Flood Threat Across the Southwest With Tropical Influence

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The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has thus far been dominated by strong hurricanes, curving away from the United States with a few close calls/impacts from weaker systems. This trend looks to continue through the next week as Jerry turns east of Bermuda. Don't let your guard down! October and even November can churn out strong storms in the Gulf and Caribbean.<h1>Jerry</h1>Jerry is no longer a system as it dissipated in the open Atlantic east of Bermuda. Jerry had become the 10th named storm of the season last week and brought tropical storm conditions to some of the Leeward Islands.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/1-1760225478547.png"><h1>What's Next</h1>A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a chance to develop this week as it churns into the central Atlantic. This storm is currently expected to stay well out into open waters.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 113324-1760204060538.png">Another tropical wave is expected to emerge from Africa to start the week and could develop as it moves west across the MDR in the Atlantic. This trailing tropical wave has a better chance to move west toward the Caribbean if it's able to develop.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 070846-1760189048383.png">The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has outlined a few regions with chances for tropical development through the middle/end of October.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 045254-1760093597412.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 045309-1760093605441.png">The next names on the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane list are Lorenzo and Melissa.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 072558-1760189164925.png">Make sure to stay tuned to WeatherNation for the latest on the tropics.

Atlantic Tropics: Jerry Turns North, Tropical Waves Could Develop Next Week

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A strong upper-level low will be digging south early next week, increasing precipitation chances and pulling in colder air (see above). <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/calistorm-1760221234247.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rain will begin to move into far northern California by late Sunday night, with rain overspreading the Sacramento Valley and Bay Area throughout the Monday morning hours. As the upper low moves through, snow elevations will drop, and heavy snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada. The Los Angeles area may see a few showers on Tuesday morning. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 161715-1760221388959.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-11 161708-1760221396662.png">Winter Storm Watches have been issued for the Sierra Nevada, including South Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lakes. The latest model runs suggest multiple feet of snow could fall in favored areas! <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/sierra-1760221597161.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This will be the first storm this season for the Sierra Nevada. Make sure you are prepared for winter driving across the passes! Heavy bursts of snow are likely at times in the Central Sierra. Stay with Weather Nation for the latest, with your West Regional forecast every :50 past the hour.

Active Weather Returns to California By Monday

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La Niña was observed in September, leading to NOAA issuing a La Niña advisory. These conditions are expected to persist through winter into spring, with impacts likely for the upcoming winter season and beyond into next spring. La Niña often plays a role in determining storm tracks during the winter season and severe weather into the spring.<h1>What is La Niña? </h1>La Niña is one phase of a large circulation over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. The prevalent wind direction will churn up cooler or warmer water, based on the direction of the circulation. When winds are prevailing from the east, it churns up cooler waters near the coast of South America and to the west, while areas in the western Pacific see warmer than average water temperatures during this phase. These cooler waters, along with other large scale circulations, impact how air flows across the United States.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 110029-1760115646348.png">During strong La Niñas, the jet stream is typically more active from the Northwest through the Great Lakes. This effect is typically less pronounced during weaker events. This often favors better chances for precipitation across the northern tier of the country, including.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 095632-1760111817342.png"><h1>Impact for Winter 25'-26'</h1>NOAA releases their outlook for the upcoming winter season this Thursday (October 16th) but the Climate Prediction Center continuously updates outlooks for three month periods. These outlooks likely won't change much with next week's update but we'll bring you that forecast when it's released. The temperature and precipitation outlooks for December - February show conditions typical for a La Niña year, with below average temperatures favored in the Pacific Northwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 095641-1760111827269.png">The precipitation outlook also favors conditions fairly typical for a La Niña winter, with above average precipitation favored around the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes/Ohio Valley.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 095637-1760111827269.png"><h1>Spring Severe Weather / Tornado Impacts</h1>La Niña is expected to decay through the spring months, which can have a big impact on the severe weather season. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/research_highlight/u-s-regional-tornado-outbreaks-and-their-links-to-spring-enso-phases-and-north-atlantic-sst-variability/">Studies have shown</a> a increase in the potential for tornado outbreaks over certain areas of the country as La Niña decays into a neutral or El Niño phase. These favored areas include the Central/Southern Plains and around the lower Great Lakes into the Mid-Mississippi Valley.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 105635-1760115430383.png">This phase also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ENSO_Tornado_Lee.pdf">favors stronger tornadoes</a>, as the number of high end tornadoes and outbreaks increase during this phase. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 100658-1760112433708.png">Seasonal forecasts are difficult to predict with accuracy, so be sure to check the weather forecasts often with WeatherNation for the latest.

Atlantic Tropics: Jerry Turns North, Tropical Waves Could Develop Next Week

Active Weather Returns to California By Monday

La Niña Advisory Issued, Potential Impacts to Winter Precip & Springtime Tornadoes

October Nor'easter Moves Up the Atlantic Coast with Wind & Storms

Increasing Flood Threat Across the Southwest With Tropical Influence

Atlantic Tropics: Jerry Turns North, Tropical Waves Could Develop Next Week

Active Weather Returns to California By Monday

La Niña Advisory Issued, Potential Impacts to Winter Precip & Springtime Tornadoes

October Nor'easter Moves Up the Atlantic Coast with Wind & Storms

Increasing Flood Threat Across the Southwest With Tropical Influence

Atlantic Tropics: Jerry Turns North, Tropical Waves Could Develop Next Week

Active Weather Returns to California By Monday

La Niña Advisory Issued, Potential Impacts to Winter Precip & Springtime Tornadoes