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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Dangerous storms ripped through the northeast on Independence Day, causing delays at America 250 festivities with severe wind reports gusting up to 87 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 060620-1783253209068.png">Strong thunderstorms continue to impact the eastern U.S. as ridge-riding thunderstorms continue to influence the eastern U.S. The ridge of high pressure that caused this holiday heat wave is shifting off into the Atlantic, and thunderstorms are able to sneak through for the next few afternoons.The Storm Prediction Center has a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms across the northeast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 143002-1783283856288.png">On Monday, the Storm Prediction Center has kept the risk for severe weather going across the eastern U.S. with a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 143121-1783283879137.png">The timing of these storms looks most favorable during our afternoons. That is when temperatures are at their warmest and thus instability at its highest. On Monday and Tuesday, back to work brings back to back rounds of afternoon thunderstorms.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/07-05 rne-1783283938523.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>With rounds of rainfall, the flooding potential will increase. The NYC area has upgraded its risk to MODERATE (level 3 out of 4) for flash flooding on Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 143011-1783283989471.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 143751-1783284036966.png">For more details on the threats and timing of these storms, tune in to WeatherNation :10 past the hour for your Eastern Regional Forecast.

Eastern U.S. Severe Threat Increasing Flood Risk

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SOUTHEAST - It's been muggy and stormy in the southeast and as we wrap up the holiday-long weekend, that trend will continue. Forecast highs and heat index values through Monday will likely reach the triple digits all across the southeast. Cities like Charleston, SC, will be feeling like 110 through Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 144142-1783284197832.png">This heat and humidity will also help to drive diurnal thunderstorms (storms that are driven by daytime heating). There is a marginal risk across the southeast for severe weather through Monday morning but as we head into the day on Monday thunderstorms will continue to pop through the southeastern U.S.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/07-05 rse bams-1783284239258.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Muggy and Stormy in the South

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Kevin Schneider

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A ridge of high pressure is building in out west, bringing the return of warm temperatures. Temperatures soaring past 115 could lead to heat illness toward the middle of the week. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 090350-1783264269872.png">Temperatures even in the Phoenix area will stay above average for much of the week, peaking Tuesday and Wednesday. An Extreme Heat Watch covers the area and extends into far southern California. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 090812-1783264306869.png">Long-term models suggest this might be something to get used to, however. This ridge looks to loiter around the area, and could get stronger by next weekend. The Climate Prediction Center is highlighting much of the west with above average temperartures into the middle of July. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 091215-1783264847325.png">This all comes on the heels of a warmer than normal June, which featured 18 days above average before a brief break heading into this month. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 092234-1783264966540.png">Heat safety will be a key concern going forward. Be sure to stay hydrated and keep looking in the back seat before locking the car.

Warm Weather Returns Out West

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NORTHERN PLAINS - Severe weather is in the forecast across the Northern Plains as we head into the work week. A mid-level trough is expected to move into the area, which will bring us unsettled weather and thunderstorms over the next few days.This Sunday, stronger storms are focused more on the High Plains of Montana, but through tonight across North Dakota, significant hail could be a threat along the US-Canada border.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 090947-1783264216785.png">Stronger thunderstorms are of interest on Monday and Tuesday. Monday, there's a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather across North Dakota, South Dakota, and northern Minnesota.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 085747-1783264516454.png">Tuesday's severe weather risk looks a bit more widespread across the Plains, with organized clusters of thunderstorms possible later in the day on Tuesday. There is a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather across South Dakota and Minnesota.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 085751-1783264534033.png"><h2>Timing</h2>On Monday, some ongoing rain and storms are possible across the High Plains before getting a bit more active as daytime heating progresses; some of the strongest storms look to happen a bit later into the evening and night. On Tuesday, more widespread activity is possible from the High Plains to Upper Midwest so be prepared for a more active afternoon on Tuesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/07-05 rnc-1783264705531.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>A few locations could get hit a couple times by thunderstorms this week which means that some areas may see some locally heavier rainfall totals. Keep an eye on flood alerts in your area, with repeated rounds of storms you may be at risk for flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 091446-1783264861397.png">For more on this active forecast, be sure to join us on WeatherNation!

Stormy Pattern Ahead for the Northern Plains

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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The Aspen Acres fire burning in Southern Colorado, near Pueblo, is over 85,000 acres with little containment. Evacuations remain in place as the fire is still expected to grow due to strong winds. <div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2071956924137136402" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2071956924137136402?s=20"></div>Numerous additional wildfires continue to burn across Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, that have scorched tens of thousands of acres over the past week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 083036-1783261874095.jpg"><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2072523156376752267" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2072523156376752267"></div><h1>Fire Outlooks</h1>The fire weather outlooks are minimal today, but there is a chance for some dry thunderstorms across the front range of the Rockies. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 083141-1783261912381.jpg">This is especially important as we move past the 4th of July, as it's possible to continue these fire conditions after this weekend, especially as warmer temperatures build.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-27 043144-1782556311355.png">Residents are encouraged to stay informed, follow local evacuation orders, and do their part to help prevent the start and spread of wildfires this summer.

Warm Weather Returns Out West

Stormy Pattern Ahead for the Northern Plains

Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners

Eastern U.S. Severe Threat Increasing Flood Risk

Muggy and Stormy in the South

Warm Weather Returns Out West

Stormy Pattern Ahead for the Northern Plains

Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners

Eastern U.S. Severe Threat Increasing Flood Risk

Muggy and Stormy in the South

Warm Weather Returns Out West

Stormy Pattern Ahead for the Northern Plains

Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners