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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With multiple rounds of heavy downpours across the Plains, we were able to see totals that toppled 7" in 24 hours time! Some of these totals were good enough for records too down into Dallas, Texas!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 035856-1780912795876.png">On Monday, daily rainfall records broke in Missouri, including St. Louis and Joplin.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 194909-1780969758268.png"><h1>FLOOD THREAT</h1>There were multiple reports of flash flooding in Alabama on Sunday, and this same tropical moisture will bring more heavy rain and strong storms this week across the plains, Midwest, and South. Flash flood watches remain in place over the next few days. (above).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 194955-1780969803399.png">The Weather Prediction Center has issued Excessive Rainfall outlooks through Friday for heavy rain. This graphic means areas highlighted can experience flooding, including torrential downpours and flash flooding. Never attempt to drive through flood waters. Always turn around.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/06-08 rnc eros-1780969853763.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>More on your Central Regional Forecast can be found :30 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Alana Cameron

Tropical Moisture Brings Increased Flood Risk

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Tracey Anthony

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A classic early-summer weather pattern is setting up across the eastern half of the country this week. Expect increasing temps, above-average humidity and several days with potential record daytime highs being reached.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172940-1780961468993.png">The Central Plains will feel the heat first.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172950-1780961481211.png">And with above-average humidity levels, the feel-like temperature will reach triple digits for some. Heat advisories remain in place through Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172931-1780961500946.png">Heat risk is up to major levels through the end of the week, shifting more and more to the east day by day.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172958-1780961525223.png">Then this pattern shifts East and cities along the I-95 corridor could feel some of their warmest temps of the season. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 173008-1780961553552.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 173019-1780961564380.png">Tune into WeatherNation for your latest details.

Summer Heat Builds East of the Rockies

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BOWBELLS, ND - On Sunday, June 7th, a tornado was recorded and reported in Bowbells, North Dakota. The NWS in Bismarck has issued a preliminary report of this tornado being reported as an EF-1 with maximum winds of 95 mph. The only reports of damage were a grain bin being knocked over and shearing off the top half of some pine trains.Flash flooding and severe weather have been impacting the plains these last few days, and the threat will continue this week. Daily storm chances will continue this week. Damaging winds, large hail, and torrential downpours will be possible with any storms that develop. Over the last 24 hours, portions of the Midwest have seen from 3" to over 7" of rainfall!<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-07 194711-1780883248471.png">SEVERE</h1>There is a severe outlook today from Minnesota down through Texas. Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado are at enhanced risk through tonight. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with the highest chance for the strongest updrafts and storms in the enhanced risk. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/THROUGH TOSS-1780942760853.png">Through tonight, portions of Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming, and Nebraska are under severe thunderstorm and tornado watches.The outlook will shift to the north headed into Tuesday. An ENHANCED (level 3 out of 5) risk has already been issued for the High Plains. Another enhanced risk is issued for Wednesday, this time closer to the Great Lakes, and yet another one on Thursday in the same region. All modes of severe weather are possible, and major cities like Chicago are under that severe weather risk for two days in a row!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-08 03-44-59-1780911917760.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rounds of storms are expected along the frontal boundaries headed into the work week. The timing on some of these storms could take that severe weather threat into the overnight hours. It's important to have multiple ways to get alerts, especially if you're living somewhere in one of these outlooks.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-08 03-46-49-1780912101623.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>In addition to the severe weather risk, there is a slight risk of flash flooding on multiple days. Thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy downpours, and some locations could see multiple rounds of rain over the same areas. This could quickly lead to flooded roadways, overflowing creeks, and dangerous travel conditions, especially in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.&nbsp;<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/06-08 rnc ero-1780955399911.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay alert and keep a close eye on forecast updates. With storms expected to intensify quickly, having multiple ways to receive watches and warnings will be important. Drivers are also reminded to avoid traveling through flooded roads, as just a small amount of moving water can be enough to sweep away a vehicle!

Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Threaten Millions Across the Plains

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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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<h2 style="text-align: center">WATCHING THE TROPICS</h2><h3>Eastern Pacific Becomes Focus of Early Hurricane Season Activity:</h3>While the Atlantic Basin remains quiet to start the 2026 hurricane season, forecasters are closely monitoring growing activity across the Eastern Pacific. The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Boris, and Tropical Depression Three-E, making the Pacific the most active tropical basin in the Northern Hemisphere right now. (See Above Image)<h3>Amanda Becomes First Named Storm of the Season:&nbsp;</h3>Tropical Storm Amanda formed on Wednesday, becoming the first named storm of the 2026 Eastern Pacific hurricane season.<h3>TWO AREAS TO WATCH:</h3><h3>Tropical Storm Boris &amp; Tropical Storm Cristina</h3>Tropical Storm Boris formed early on Monday morning and was given its name. It's likely to produce heavy rainfall and flooding for portions of Southern Mexico, as the forecast cone takes Boris into Acapulco throughout Monday and Tuesday. Tropical Storm Cristina formed Monday morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172449-1780961131584.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172503-1780961158466.png">Both systems will bring more moisture and bring flooding rainfall along southern Mexico and Central America.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-08 172611-1780961184416.png">Signs Point to an Active Eastern Pacific Season:The early burst of activity is occurring as sea surface temperatures across parts of the Eastern Pacific remain warmer than average. Combined with the development of El Niño conditions, forecasters expect the basin to remain favorable for tropical cyclone formation through much of the season. NOAA’s seasonal outlook calls for an above-average Eastern Pacific hurricane season, with between 15 and 22 named storms possible. Several of those storms could reach hurricane strength, including multiple major hurricanes. &nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-05 073331-1780666421832.png">Meanwhile, the Atlantic Basin is off to a slow start, with dry air associated with Saharan dust helping suppress tropical development across much of the region. While quiet conditions are expected to continue in the near term, the Eastern Pacific is already showing signs that the 2026 tropical season could be an active one. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h1>Atlantic</h1>The Atlantic is starting the season with no activity expected through the first week. A big burst of Saharan Dust is providing plenty of dry air, which could impact air quality and visibility in the Caribbean and parts of Florida through the week ahead.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/1-1780779981035.png"><h3>Stay With WeatherNation This Hurricane Season:</h3>Whether storms threaten land or remain over open waters, WeatherNation is your destination for around-the-clock tropical coverage. Our meteorologists track every tropical wave, depression, storm, and hurricane with the latest forecast models, expert analysis, and live updates whenever conditions warrant.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a1C9h87MYTY" start="0"></iframe></div>

Eastern Pacific Tropical Activity Grows

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Severe storms developed today, as a particularly dangerous situation unfolded across the Northern Plains. The Storm Prediction Center issued this PDS for large hail and damaging winds up to 100 mph. Sunday, there were multiple hail reports of 3-inch hailstones or greater, with Redig, SD, seeing hailstones up to 3.25"!<h1>OVERNIGHT</h1>The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Moderate risk for severe weather across the northern plains through the overnight hours. Minot and Hettenger are at moderate risk for storms, meaning these areas will have the best chance of seeing large hail and damaging winds.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/overnight-1780881587764.png">All threats will be possible with these storms. There are even a few areas highlighted for significant winds and significant hailstones.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/overnight 2-1780881609982.png">A few storms will hold together through the overnight hours. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes will all be possible. Over the next few days, the severe threat continues across the plains.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/ovy-1780881596860.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Monday</h1>A Marginal to Slight risk has been added for Monday. The main location for these storms is across the central plains, where the storms ride around a ridge of high pressure.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-07 071956-1780838405524.png">Isolated tornadoes and significant hailstones are possible across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-07 072045-1780838474554.png">Tuesday</h1>There is already an enhanced risk for North Dakota on Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-07 072244-1780838576666.png">More on this forecast can be found :30 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Threaten Millions Across the Plains

Eastern Pacific Tropical Activity Grows

Severe Storms Repeat Daily Across the Plains

Tropical Moisture Brings Increased Flood Risk

Summer Heat Builds East of the Rockies

Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Threaten Millions Across the Plains

Eastern Pacific Tropical Activity Grows

Severe Storms Repeat Daily Across the Plains

Tropical Moisture Brings Increased Flood Risk

Summer Heat Builds East of the Rockies

Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Threaten Millions Across the Plains

Eastern Pacific Tropical Activity Grows

Severe Storms Repeat Daily Across the Plains