Kara has always been passionate about weather and knew from an early age that she wanted to become a meteorologist. Living in different regions of the country and experiencing weather events ranging from ice storms to tornadoes drove her to pursue a bachelor's degree in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. Throughout college, storm chasing became a regular event for Kara, where she saw first-hand the power of the atmosphere. Kara graduated cum laude from OU and decided to further her meteorology education with a Master's degree from Mississippi State University. The deadly April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak struck while Kara was studying at MSU; her first “Dixie Alley” tornado event and an up close glimpse into the destruction of the storms she so closely studied. Her broadcast career began in Elvis’ birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi, where she earned her Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the American Meteorological Society. Kara's career has included coverage of all types of severe weather including tornado events, flooding and tropical systems across multiple southern states. Recently she helped cover the 2020 Easter Sunday deadly tornado outbreak in southeast Mississippi. In her free time, you can find Kara outdoors exploring new areas with her mini poodle,Truffles. Kara is also an avid runner and frequently races in 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons. Say hi to Kara on <a href="https://twitter.com/wxkara">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/karajameswx">Facebook</a>!

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<p>There is a risk for isolated severe storms through this evening across the Southeast as a cold front moves through. A <strong>marginal risk</strong> (level 1 out of 5) of severe weather extends across the southeast from central Alabama into the Carolinas, with damaging winds the main threat. Isolated storms are expected to form in the afternoon as the cold front taps in to warm and humid air in place. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/4-19 RSE fri-1713554623987.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Once this cold front pushes offshore, another push of moisture from the west keeps rain chances in the forecast this weekend. Moisture will focus along a stalled front, bringing heavy rain Saturday afternoon and evening. A few isolated severe storms are possible too, especially along and south of I-20. Sunday, more showers and a few thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening as the front makes a final push toward the coast.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-19 07-55-16-1713535235708.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Right now the severe weather risk Saturday covers southeast Alabama, south Georgia and the low country of South Carolina. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or greater.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/spc sat-1713548266917.jpg">After highs soared into the 80s the last few days, a change is coming! Temperatures stay warm for some on Saturday as the stalled front keeps the warm and humid air south of I-20. Sunday there will be a spring chill in the air as cold air drains south. Highs will have a hard time reaching the 60s!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/4-18 RSE 3 day-1713555241052.png"></p><p></p>

Patrick Crawford

Saturday Severe Risk for the Southeast

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Lucy Bergemann

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<p>A soggy weekend is in store from Texas to Louisiana as moisture in the upper levels overrides a stalled front, leading to multiple rounds of heavy rain. Parts of West Texas suffering from extreme and severe drought conditions could use the rain. Rain can offset the dry conditions and help alleviate the fire concerns that crop up in the hot, dry summer months.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/4-18 RSC TX accum-1713555513222.png"></p><p>An upper-level trough enters the picture through Saturday. At the surface, a stationary boundary will be in place to help focus that energy into showers and thunderstorms.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-18 11-38-17-1713462125923.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Rain will build through the late evening but especially overnight as the upper low swings in. Heavy rain develops by daybreak along the Red River Valley. Rounds of steady rain continue along and north of I-20 Saturday before the front gets shoved east in the afternoon. Heavy rain and a few strong storms will then move toward the I-35 and I-45 corridors Saturday evening and overnight. Have some indoor backup weekend plans ready.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-19 08-08-50-1713535975374.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Some storms will reach severe criteria in central and south Texas, where the Storm Prediction Center has issued a <strong>MARGINAL</strong>, low-end severe weather risk.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/spc sat tx-1713548479671.jpg">Gusty winds will be the biggest concern within these storms. Timing-wise, expect storms to move from the west toward San Angelo in the early afternoon, moving east across the area to San Antonio and the coast after 8 pm.</p><p>Cloud cover and rain will aid our temperatures in staying cool - highs in Dallas will be about 15° below normal, with a similar fate for Little Rock and Houston.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/4-18 RSC 3 day-1713555975970.png"></p><p></p>

Wet and Cool Weekend in the Lone Star State

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<p>Late Spring snow is falling in Colorado and will continue through the start of the weekend. Snow in April isn't unheard of in Colorado and the Front Range, so this isn't all that uncommon but it still may be a shock to the system! Showers and snow showers continue throughout the day on Friday and into the evening hours. A brief lull in the activity is anticipated for another round of snow and rain showers on Saturday afternoon and evening before the low-pressure system responsible for the wet weather pushes into the Plains.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-19 14-17-13-1713557862067.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Snowfall totals will be highest for the Front Range of Colorado outside of Denver where up to a foot is possible. A light coating is possible north of Colorado Springs into the Denver area. May ski resorts in Colorado including Steamboat, Aspen, Vail and Winter Park are all closing this weekend so this last push of snow will be welcomed if you're hitting the slopes!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cosnowjpg-1713548575412.jpeg">Temperatures will sesaw over the next few days with cold temperatures on Friday and Saturday before warming back up into Sunday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/temps front range-1713548588375.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the snow forecast.</p>

Late Spring Snow in Colorado

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<p>National Park Week starts April 20th and runs through April 28th, and is a week to celebrate the over <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm"><strong><em><u>400 National Parks</u></em></strong></a>! Entrance fees will be waived on Saturday, April 20th for all parks. Throughout the week, parks will host events to highlight the unique nature of the parks, how you can volunteer, and the innovation happening across the country. National Park Week also encompasses Earth Day, on Monday, April 22nd.</p><p>At WeatherNation we spoke to some of the most popular, and lesser-known, national parks across the U.S. and highlighted them in our "Get Out and Explore" series.</p><h2>Catoctin Mountain Park (Maryland)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">This mountain park sits near the hustle and bustle of East Coast cities such as D.C. and Philly and allows people to explore the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. The heavily forested park offers hiking, camping, stargazing, and more. If you look closely you might even find old whiskey and moonshine stills during the prohibition period.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9VRUt93epc" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Death Valley National Park (California)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Home of extreme weather, this park is known for canyons, salt flats, and North America’s lowest point. &nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4d1AmHZQRw8?si=-FBI8TOpXtvw7zoz" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (Alaska)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lake Clark in Alaska sits about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage and is only accessible via small plane. This park boasts incredible wildlife and views as well as some of Alaska’s extreme weather.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U3IM3w8M1Yc?si=i22NXFs0uVL_TX3y" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Lava Beds National Park (N. California)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">Sitting just south of Oregon, Lava Beds National Monument is surrounded by volcanos. Visitors can explore lava tubes ranging in difficulty from easy to expert. This gives people a chance to explore the “volcanic plumbing” of the region. &nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6c0aGmAgC38?si=BPzHjKS7iBSK5K3X" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Black Canyon of the Gunnison N.P. (Colorado)</h2><p><span style="color: inherit">Black Canyon of the Gunnison is the steepest and narrowest canyon of the entire U.S. and sits in Southwest Colorado. The canyon provides intense changes in temperatures and is impacted by monsoon season during the summer months.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/getko7k6xv8?si=FBWTTOSZJH-3EkeR" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Badlands National Park (South Dakota)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">An “undiscovered gem” in the national park system, Badlands offers landscapes, wildlife, and spectacular stargazing. NPS recommends spending at least some time in the park at night to fully experience another side of the park.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbXfbFmDko0?si=V71zMdVtyCkH_o9K" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Manassas National Battlefield Park (Virginia)</h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">History lovers will love taking a trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park. Home of two major civil war battles, the park has acres of walking tours to explore a piece of American history.&nbsp;</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cTg1gYAD1o8?si=nn75R3h1z054AFxh" start="0"></iframe></div><h2>Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site (New Hampshire)</h2><p>Check out the only national park dedicated to a sculpture! It doesn't open until May so mark your calendars for next month. </p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xlEEJRl0d_w?si=yPubZ3-sANBW6iiQ" start="0"></iframe></div><h2></h2>

National Park Week: Get Out and Explore

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<p>Colder air has arrived in the High Plains thanks to an upper-level low dragging in colder Canadian air south into the Midwest. Temperatures dropped into the 30s overnight for many in Iowa, and Minnesota, and even the 20s for the Dakotas. On Friday morning, there were freeze and frost advisories in effect! This cooler air will persist through the weekend.&nbsp;The cooler air also impacts the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/wet-weekend-in-the-lone-star-state"><strong><em><u>southern Plains</u></em></strong></a>, along with bringing showers and storms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-19 070317-1713531839427.png">Typically the last freeze of the season is mid-April for areas in the central Plains, Texas Panhandle, and Appalachia. Do not be surprised if there are a few more cold nights ahead in the Plains before we hit our summer stride.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/last freeze-1713364391394.jpg">High temperatures will be cooler as well, especially on Friday and Saturday when temperatures only manage the 40s and 50s. Even though this is not brutally cold for this time of year, it is still cooler than recent days.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-19 070330-1713531861265.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-19 070340-1713531870887.png"></p>

Frosty Mornings in the Plains

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Kevin Schneider

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<p>It’s the soundtrack to the summer. Nature’s noisemakers are set to return in a <em>big</em> way this year as not one, but <em>two</em> sets of periodical cicadas will emerge in the Midwest and Southeast. It is the first time these two specific broods have surfaced <em>together</em> since 1803! This is the first time since 2015 that a 13 year cycle brood emerges at the same year as a 17 year brood.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o5jJPrP5rfE" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><p>The southern brood emerges every 13 years and is known as the <strong>Brood XIX, </strong>the largest brood in the U.S.. The Northern Illinois brood has a period of 17 years, making these two broods overlap uncommon. They will only overlap in central Illinois, where is expected to be the noisest!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Closer look at Illinois locations overlap.mp4_snapshot_00.01.232-1713196589008.jpg"></p><blockquote><p>Katie Dana, a researcher with the Illinois Natural History Survey who studies the cicadas says, “We have broods emerging across the U.S. almost every year, but we don’t often have broods emerging at the same time. Just like how birds have different songs, cicadas have different songs...we have over 3,000 different species of cicadas so we have so many different songs.”</p></blockquote><p>Periodical Cicadas are large, loud insects with bright red eyes. They live underground for years. Once the cicadas take to the skies, they will be in the air for about 3-4 weeks, mating before laying eggs and reburying themselves for another 13 or 17 years.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Slow zoom east coast brood locations.mp4_snapshot_00.06.391-1713196589005.jpg">Depending on where you live, the double brood emergence could start as soon as April but will happen whenever the ground temperatures reach 64°. According to Katie, “It’s those warm soils that push them out of the ground, but they’re also looking for some moisture. If you have really dry soil, it’s going to make it hard for them to dig out.” Given that we've had some of our warmest winters on record in the Midwest we are looking at the opportunity for earlier emergence of the broods.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Warmest Winter on Record.mp4_snapshot_00.05.538-1713196589007.jpg">If you’re less than thrilled about these beaty-eyed bugs, focus on the positives. They provide extra nutrition for birds and animals and spark a reset for oak trees allowing them to produce more acorns a few years after they emerge. If that’s not enough to get you through... the next time these two broods will be out at the same time won't be for another 221 years, which will give you plenty of time to learn to appreciate the cicada screams.</p>

Double Trouble: Cicadas Take to the Skies this Spring

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<p>It has been a busy week as severe weather ripped through the Great Plains, causing several tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio. Another storm system fired up a new round of severe storms Thursday from Illinois through Texas, including a line of tornado-warned storms in St. Louis, MO.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1781092373797151114" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1781092373797151114"></div><p>Large hail and tornadoes were the focus of the northern severe weather threat, impacting Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana through late Thursday night. There were reports of large hail and wind around the Kansas City and St. Louis metros. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/pic3png-1713495626310.png">Large hail was caught on camera in central Missouri on Thursday afternoon too as strong storms rolled in. </p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1781299210027237645" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1781299210027237645"></div><p>Strong storms also produced damaging winds and tornadoes for Mississippi and northern Alabama on Thursday night. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/VO_041824_RSE_ROLLING FORK,MS_TERRIFIC SHOT OF A HAIL CORE IN THE EASTERN MS REGION_WHATSAPP_BRANDON CLEMENT_DO_E041924-1713533366773.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

More Tornadoes and Severe Weather in the Midwest

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<p>Summer-like temperatures are expected across the Southeast as a high-pressure system dominates in the Gulf of Mexico. The Tennessee Valley to Florida could break record-high temperatures Thursday with highs about 10-15° average for most cities. On Thursday, San Angelo in Texas had its first 100-degree day of the year. It was the fourth-earliest 100-degree day, when the average first occurrence of 100 degrees typically happens around June 1.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-18 07-16-45-1713446276119.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>If you're looking to enjoy the warmth by heading to the coast, be aware of the medium and high rip current risk, especially on the Atlantic-facing beaches and for the Florida Panhandle, from Destin through PCB and the Big Bend.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/tips-1713471428100.jpg">A cool-down arrives Friday and Saturday for Mississippi and North Alabama, and further into Georgia, Alabama, and Florida by the second half of the weekend as a cold front producing showers and storms moves in. Florida will see temps drop back towards average Sunday into Monday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/highs-1713471428097.jpg"></p>

Record Heat Along the Gulf Coast Today

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<p>Severe storms moved across the Midwest Tuesday afternoon, leading to several reports of hail and tornadoes. The Storm Prediction reported seventeen tornadoes that ripped through 4 states, including Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. Many people were affected by the numerous destructive tornadoes and damage. WeatherNation’s Field Meteorologist, Brett Adair, was on scene for a tornado outside of Salem, IA, and observed this damage nearby in New London.&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26)">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1780370587728376126" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1780370587728376126"></div><p>The National Weather Service has issued a preliminary rating for this tornado in New London, Iowa of EF-2. Maximum observed winds reached 130 mph with this storm damaging the region. Here's a look at the additional tornadoes that were observed across the Plains from Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-17 190447-1713402308810.png">As the cold front moves east, so does the severe weather threat. Throughout the day on Wednesday across Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania severe weather was reported. We had hail measuring up to 1.50" in diameter in Ohio, and winds gusting over 60 mph too.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/04-17_lsrs-1713401931942.png"></p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1780755624394985795" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1780755624394985795"></div><p>Our next severe weather threat for these areas could move back in by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/looking-ahead-thursdays-severe-threat"><strong>Thursday and Friday.</strong></a></p>

Ef-2 Tornadoes Touch Down in Kansas, Iowa

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<p></p><p>Snow is falling in the northern and central Rockies through the middle of this week with accumulations close to 18" for the highest elevations of Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming! As a result, winter alerts remain in effect for portions of Wyoming and Montana. Some of the numbers that have come in from some Colorado ski resorts have been impessive over the past 2 days (above). </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/winter weather alerts-1713351599250.jpg">Snowfall totals for portions of Wyoming, the Tetons, Idaho, and Montana could still reach up to an additional foot through the next day or so.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/additional snow-1713351664591.jpg"></p><p>Snowfall will continue in the high terrain for the next couple of days as northwesterly winds combined with low-pressure development lead to orographic (terrain lift) producing snow showers for the highest peaks.</p><p></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-17 05-06-40-1713352057821.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>If you think it's pretty late in the season to see snowfall, you may be surprised to learn that many cities in the northern Rockies see their average last snowfall in April and May, and we are right on track!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/avg last snow-1713189992904.jpg"></p>

Caitlin Connell

Spring Snow in the Rocky Mountain States

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<p>Fire Danger often comes around on the back-side of severe weather set-ups this dry air is often the reason for the severe weather set-up. The Storm Prediction Center has kept <strong>elevated fire</strong> concerns through Wednesday for portions of New Mexico, Colorado, and West Texas.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1780325290084098523" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1780325290084098523"></div><p>Anyone who has to drive high-profile vehicles today, pay attention to the wind alerts in your area and be prepared to make stops.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/WIND-1713270440473.jpg">Gusty winds will peak during the afternoon hours of Tuesday. Gusts can reach up to 70 mph with isolated stronger gusts possible.</p><p>A reminder: 80% of wildfires are human-caused. Do everything you can to prevent a spark or a flame heading into Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Wildfire prevention-1713096778880.jpg"></p>

Taban Sharifi

Elevated Fire Danger Next Few Days

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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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<p>The Storm Prediction Center has maintained an <strong>enhanced risk</strong> (level 3 out of 5) of severe storms through the overnight hours across Nebraska, Kansas, and southern South Dakota. A<strong> slight risk</strong> (level 2 out of 5) extends from South Dakota through Texas. Severe weather threats include several tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds. Storms continue into Tuesday and Wednesday as the area of low pressure responsible for the storms moves east.</p><p>Related article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/looking-ahead-severe-weather-tuesday-through-wednesday"><strong><em><u>Looking Ahead: Severe Weather Tuesday Through Wednesday</u></em></strong></a></p><p>Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue developing overnight across the Great Plains. A dryline working through the western Plains will be responsible for overnight convection across these areas encouraging upscale growth through the overnight timeframe.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/04-15_ovn wide-1713236069384.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Highlighted below, there's a significant hail threat overnight from portions of southern South Dakota, reaching through Nebraska and into central Kansas. And there's a separate bullseye from the Red River Valley and through Abilene, TX. This means there's a possibility of seeing hailstones 2" in diameter or larger. A few isolated tornadoes can spin up with the first few isolated supercells, some of which have the potential to be EF-2 or greater for the areas in brown.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/04-15-overnight sig-1713236193126.png">Be prepared for another multi-day severe weather event and stay with WeatherNation for all your weather needs.</p>

Overnight Storms Target the Great Plains

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<p>Energy from the Pacific Ocean will bring a less-than-ideal Sunday to California, with coastal rain and mountain snow expected. It will be a cooler, cloudy weekend with the potential for moderate snow accumulation above 6,000 feet (6-12"). This could help boost spring skiing as a few resorts in California stay open through the month's end. Winter weather advisories are in effect for the mountains to account for the springtime snow!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/pic3-1713063503019.png">Rain will be highest near the Sierra foothills, the Central Coast, and Central Valley. Expect 1-3", with the potential for flooding from San Francisco down the coast to Oxnard and around the Southern California coastline on Sunday.</p><p></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-14 04-29-20-1713090601872.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-13 164210-1713048154474.png">Coastal and valley rain continues through most of the night, with snow for the higher elevations by late evening. Steady rain impacts the coast through Sunday before our frontal system pushes into Nevada, Utah, and northern Arizona to start the workweek. Some light snow accumulation is possible around the 4 Corners too by Monday night.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Excessive rainfall outlook-1713090526917.png">The good news: if you plan on attending the final day of Coachella, the forecast looks alright. Just some gusty winds to contend with for the final day of the weekend, which could lead to some blowing dust.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Coachella forecast-1713090757322.png"></p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the snow potential.</p>

Wet Weekend Continues in California, Mountain Snow

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<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; color: #454545;">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.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a></span></p>

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<p>This isn't something you see every spring - severe weather in the Pacific Northwest! A storm system is moving in from the ocean and bringing enough instability and moisture to help produce storms, some of which will be on the stronger side with gusty winds and hail the primary concerns.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-13 094743-1713023440389.png">Showers will build into the afternoon, with a few strong storms possible. Heavy rain could impact parts of the Cascades and Willamette Valley. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/2024-04-13 09-50-13-1713023511945.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>By Saturday night, cold air intrudes, and rain changes over to snow for the southern Oregon hills and mountains. Accumulations could top 6" for areas over 4k feet.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-13 094751-1713023449503.png">Temps will be warm to aid in storm development - highs in Boise will be 20° above average with that trend stretching into Montana and Wyoming! Enjoy the taste of June rather than mid-April!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot 2024-04-13 095119-1713023484390.png"></p>

Severe Storms and Snow in the Northwest This Weekend

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<p>A flash flood emergency occurred in New Orleans Wednesday after heavy rain led to rising water and impassable roads. A flash flood emergency was also issued in New Orleans after 4" of rain fell quickly in the city. The poor drainage combined with heavy rain in a short period overwhelmed the streets.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1778113212174553511" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1778113212174553511"></div><p>Strong storms also produced a tornado north of New Orleans in Slidell which was given a rating of EF-2. Additional storm ratings will be performed in the coming days after numerous tornado warnings were issued in lower Louisiana. A tree fell on a car in St. Landry Parish, LA north of Lafayette, injuring four people. Additional wind and storm damage was seen across the state.</p><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/814041400592903" data-width="500" src="https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/814041400592903" style="display: flex; justify-content: center"></div><p>An EF-2 was also confirmed Wednesday morning in Lake Charles, LA alongside several other confirmed tornadoes Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/1-1712874565047.png"></p><p>After storms blew through Louisiana they hit Mississippi and Alabama where strong winds pushed the waters of Mobile Bay onto the causeway leading to widespread flooding in the city.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1778400105399300352" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1778400105399300352"></div><p>Severe weather continues in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/tornado-threat-moves-into-florida-thursday"><strong><em><u>Southeast on Thursday</u></em></strong></a> with energy likely to produce a few tornadoes in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-storms-and-heavy-rain-for-the-northeast"><strong><em><u>Midwest too</u></em></strong></a>.</p>

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