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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<p><strong>SPOKANE, WA - </strong>On Saturday, August 1st, the Old Trails Fire ignited northwest of Spokane. This fire was fueled by hot, dry conditions and wind gusts up to 45 mph which helped the fire spread rapidly through grass and brush before reaching neighborhoods. The fire eventually crossed the Spokane River, creating additional challenges for firefighters.</p><h3>Impacts:</h3><ul><li><p>Thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders</p></li><li><p>Approximately 600 structures have been destroyed, and thousands more are threatened</p></li><li><p>Containment remains at 0% for the Old Trails Fire</p></li></ul><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2083726162212298857" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2083726162212298857"></div><p>The Governor of Washington, Bob Ferguson, has declared a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://governor.wa.gov/news/2026/governor-ferguson-declares-statewide-wildfire-emergency-issues-statewide-burn-ban"><strong>statewide wildfire emergency</strong></a>, including a statewide burn ban due to the current drought conditions, high temperatures, and high winds.</p><h2>Forecast Ahead</h2><p>Forecast winds are expected to ease through tonight, but active fire behavior will likely continue in these areas. The SPC has maintained a<strong> CRITICAL</strong>, level 2 out of 3, risk for fire danger through tonight across the northwestern region, as well as numerous <strong>Red Flag Warnings</strong>.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 131404-1785698057167.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 131407-1785698062217.png">Residents should have a go bag packed and an evacuation plan in place in case evacuation orders expand into their area. If your community is placed under an evacuation order, leave immediately and follow instructions from local emergency officials.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/1-1785637875446.png"></p><h2>Air Quality</h2><p>Smoke from the ongoing wildfires has prompted air quality alerts across much of the northwestern United States. People in affected areas should limit or avoid outdoor activities while poor air quality persists, especially those with respiratory conditions, older adults, and young children.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 130727-1785698164741.png"></p><p>Forecast models indicate areas of dense smoke will develop overnight and into Monday morning. As temperatures cool after sunset, a temperature inversion often forms, trapping smoke close to the ground and leading to deteriorating air quality near the surface.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/08-02_rnw fire and smoke-1785698170535.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Residents should expect reduced visibility and degraded air quality through Monday morning before seeing improvements.</p>

Wildfire Outbreak in the Pacific Northwest

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<p>A low-pressure system that moved through the Midwest on Saturday is pushing into the eastern U.S. today and Monday, bringing the threat for both flash flooding and severe weather. This comes just days after historic rainfall impacted parts of the Northeast, leaving saturated soils that will increase the flash flood risk this week.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/08-02 rne ero-1785696408629.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><strong>Flood watches</strong> have been issued through tonight across the Northeast.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 124512-1785696437443.png"></p><h2>Severe Potential</h2><p>Earlier today, Niagara Falls was under a Tornado Warning. There have been reports of wind damage, but it has not yet been confirmed whether a tornado actually touched down.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/VO_080226_RNE_NIAGARA,NY_TIMELAPSE TOURIST BOAT DRIVING INTO GRAY MISTY NIAGARA FALLS MORNING SPRAY_EARTHCAM_RH_E080226-1785696545616.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>This area is under a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe weather with damaging winds serving as the primary hazard, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 124551-1785696575267.png">The severe weather threat continues through tonight across the highlighted areas. On Monday, the Storm Prediction Center has issued another <strong>MARGINAL</strong> risk (level 1 out of 5) as an upper-level disturbance and an advancing cold front move through the Northeast. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop, especially during the afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 091354-1785676444540.png"></p><p>Today's storms will continue pushing east of the Great Lakes and Appalachians through the late afternoon and evening before reaching the I-95 corridor.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/08-02_east bams noon-1785697068613.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Forecast Rainfall</h2><p>As the cold front pushes east, slows, and eventually moves offshore, repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could produce rainfall rates up to 1-2 inches per hour. These intense rain rates may quickly overwhelm drainage systems, increasing the threat for flash floding, especially in urban areas and other locations with poor drainage. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 125805-1785697093269.png"></p><p>Be sure to follow along on <strong>WeatherNation</strong> or on <strong>Youtube</strong> - we're streaming 24/7 with the latest forecasts and weather updates.</p>

More Storms for the East Through Monday

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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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<p>A large area of high pressure continues to bring the heat across the United States.<strong> Extreme heat warnings </strong>and<strong> heat advisories</strong> are all in place across the south and west. Find ways to stay cool and stay out of the sunshine.</p><h1>Southwest</h1><p><strong>Extreme Heat Warnings</strong> and<strong> Advisories</strong> have been issued for parts of the Desert Southwest for the rest of the weekend and into early next week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 132228-1785698568557.png"></p><p>The same area of high pressure responsible for heating up the plains will backtrack into the Great Basin region. That will bring the dangerous heat with it, with many areas warming well above normal for Sunday and Monday. Record highs did fall across the West on Saturday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/1-1785638059237.png"></p><p>Temperatures for Los Angeles will climb into the 90s, with Las Vegas climbing into the 110s. Normally this region is known for hot and dry conditions, but with monsoonal moisture in the area, the heat index values will be abnormally high!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 132322-1785698610402.png"></p><h1>Northwest</h1><p>Temperatures across the interior Northwest will spike over the next few days as well, with heat alerts issued for Wyoming and Montana for Sunday. Highs over 100° are possible for many lower elevation locations.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 132338-1785698625619.png"></p><p>For everyone across the country dealing with the intense heat, practice heat safety, take frequent breaks, and stay hydrated as best as you can in the days upcoming.</p>

Western U.S. Under More Heat Alerts

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<h1>Pacific</h1><p><strong>Genevieve</strong> formed on last Friday south of Acapulco, Mexico. Chewing up loads of warm water, Genevieve rapidly intensified into a <strong>Category 5</strong> hurricane; after moving into cooler waters it started weakening, and is back to a tropical storm. Luckily, the storm will stay away from land. However, choppy waters and rough surf can be expected from the coast of Mexico up to Southern California.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot 2026-08-02 132115-1785698498667.png"></p><h1>Atlantic</h1><p>All remains quiet in the Atlantic for now. Saharan dust is working it's way across the ocean. As waters continue to warm into early fall, stay vigilant! The tropics can create systems quickly this time of year. WeatherNation will always keep you updated with the latest!</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-02 09-22-57-1785677001827.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

After Reaching Category 5, Genevieve Weakens in the Pacific

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Meteorologist Jesse Kelley is excited to join the talented staff at Weather Nation. Jesse spent most of his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. The state of Alabama is prone to seeing various types of weather from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather. For college, Jesse attended the University of South Alabama where he received his degree in Broadcast Meteorology along with minors in Math and Geography. From Alabama, Jesse started his broadcast television working three years at KAVU-TV in Victoria. Recently, he finished a stint in Shreveport, LA. Jesse and his wife are looking forward to making the Rocky Mountains and Colorado home. If you would like to follow me, you can follow me on Twitter @JesseKelleywx and on Facebook at Meteorologist Jesse Kelley.

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<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2083190950491480302" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2083190950491480302"></div><p>After an active week of storms across the northern U.S., another round of severe storms is expected in parts of the Midwest to end the week. A cold front will drop across the region, tapping into warm temperatures and abundant moisture to fuel storms.</p><p>On Thursday, winds downed trees and heavy rain caused a few flash flooding issues. Gusts topped 80 mph in the strongest storms!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1785464306636.png"></p><h1>Severe Weather Outlooks</h1><p>Tonight, a severe weather risk remains across parts of Missouri and Mississippi River Valley. However, the severe threat has looked minimal so far but don't let your guard down tonight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1785548118325.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/1-1785548138252.png"></p><p></p><h1>Forecast</h1><p>For the overnight, the highest severe threat will be across SE Missouri, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois. Storms should start to weaken after midnight across the Ohio Valley.  People attending Lollapalooza in Chicago should stay aware of the weather and have a place to shelter in mind. North of the center of low pressure, moisture will continue to wrap counter-clockwise into Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/BARON 5-1785548313154.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Heavy downpours also posing a threat for flash flooding. Rainfall totals could surpass 2-4 inches in some areas. Get the latest forecast for the Central Region on demand anytime with the WeatherNation app, or tune in to our feed at :30 past the hour!</p>

Western U.S. Under More Heat Alerts

After Reaching Category 5, Genevieve Weakens in the Pacific

Flooding, Severe Storms Target the Midwest Again

Wildfire Outbreak in the Pacific Northwest

More Storms for the East Through Monday

Western U.S. Under More Heat Alerts

After Reaching Category 5, Genevieve Weakens in the Pacific

Flooding, Severe Storms Target the Midwest Again

Wildfire Outbreak in the Pacific Northwest

More Storms for the East Through Monday

Western U.S. Under More Heat Alerts

After Reaching Category 5, Genevieve Weakens in the Pacific

Flooding, Severe Storms Target the Midwest Again