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.

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A multi-day severe weather threat will strike the central U.S., with a couple of areas of focus and trigger for storms. Instability along the front (above) is growing on Thursday and we will see the potential for large hail before more widespread storms move in on Friday.<h2>Today</h2>There is a marginal risk of severe weather on the north side of the low-pressure system through northern Nebraska, Siouxland, and SW Minnesota. Our primary threat will be large hail as we see enough cold air in our upper atmosphere to support ice development. The risk for damaging winds and hail is low, but not zero. Storms develop during the afternoon and evening along the warm front. In fact, some of the storms will then transition from severe into an ice/sleet threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/thursday-1680174516239.jpg"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-29 11-41-46-1680112494458.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Friday</h2>On Friday the threat becomes much more widespread through the Midwest and Great Lakes. We have a MODERATE risk of severe weather through Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and into western Kentucky and Indiana. All modes of severe weather are possible - please have multiple ways to get alerts throughout the day on Friday as we expect widespread, strong storms with large hail and damaging winds possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/enhanced risk-1680174974283.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/tornado potential-1680175927228.jpg"><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/wind potential-1680175936529.jpg"></h2><h2>SIGNIFICANT THREATS</h2>There is a significant tornado risk (in red below) for parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. This means that as this system moves through strong , long tracked tornadoes will be possible. There is a significant risk for strong winds too (in blue). Wind gusts can reach over 75 mph, these are hurricane strength winds! Now is the time to have a plan in place in the event of severe weather. If you have anything outdoors that has the potential to be blown away, now is the time to move any of those items indoors.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/sig tornado-1680176996834.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/sigw wind-1680176523655.jpg">The approaching low-pressure system and cold front will touch off severe storms early Friday morning through the upper Mississippi River Valley, pushing into the Midwest by lunchtime. As the front moves to the east we will see a wet start to your Friday morning. With daytime heating the instability will increase and we will see storms begin to develop early afternoon from Green Bay down to St. Louis. This line will continue to push east reaching Chicago by early evening and will move out by about nine or ten pm. The line will continue to move east through cities like Detroit and Cincinnati in the overnight hours.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/forecast severe-1680176786524.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation on the latest severe weather threat in the central plains and Great Lakes region - the central regional forecast is :30 past the hour.

Multi-Day Severe Threat From the Plains to the Midwest

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Confidence is increasing in the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms erupting across the southern Plains by this afternoon, and continuing into Friday into an area hard hit by severe storms the last few days (ABOVE).In the upper levels, a strong upper low will dig into the southwest from California. This upper-level energy will overspread warm, humid air at the surface, transported on a southerly wind from the Gulf. All severe weather ingredients will be in place for thunderstorm development by the afternoon, and all hazards of severe weather will be possible: damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. There are two areas of concern on Thursday: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/multi-day-severe-threat-from-the-plains-to-the-midwest">the first is further north</a> towards the surface low, where low-level shear may be sufficient for supercells capable of strong winds and large hail.For today, instability ahead of an advancing cold front will provide an opportunity for additional severe thunderstorm development in Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Red River Valley. Here we will be concerned about damaging wind, hail, and the threat for tornadoes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/thursday-1680178339842.jpg">There will be an isolated tornado threat today for portions of Oklahoma and Texas, including Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/tornado today-1680178351013.jpg">Confidence is higher in more widespread severe storms Friday as the main upper-level energy swings through. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk (red area, level 4 out of 5) for Friday due to the confidence of significant severe storms. Damaging winds and tornadoes will be the primary concerns as the front moves through. Please remember to have a plan in place in case severe weather strikes, and during the event of a tornado move to a basement or interior room away from windows. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/moderate friday-1680178733764.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/tornado firday-1680178785374.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/wind -1680178793122.jpg">There is a significant risk for tornadoes and damaging winds. Some of the cities included in this are Memphis, Little Rock,Paducah, Jackson and Memphis. With a significant tornado threat there is a chance for very strong, long tracking tornadoes. With a significant wind, gusts can reach hurricane strength at over 75 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/sig-1680178772006.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/sig wind-1680178761375.jpg"><h1>TIMING</h1>The low pressure and frontal boundaries push out of the Rockies during the day on Thursday, touching off showers and storms along the dryline and cold front through the afternoon. Storms won't be widespread but we will see several pockets of strong storms. Showers and storms continue early Friday morning, leftover from Thursday. As the cold front swings through the Deep South Friday more storms will develop with a pocket through Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Storms will continue ahead of the front through the first part of the overnight, as the cold front approaches the Gulf Coast and East Coast.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/forecast south severe-1680179135218.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation as we continue to update this developing situation!

Severe Weather Threat for the Hard Hit Deep South Once Again Today & Friday

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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>

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The last few days of March are featuring an active pattern for the northern Plains, as yet another area of low pressure pushes out of the Rockies this evening and into Thursday. The storm system is prompting another round of winter alerts through the end of the week (ABOVE). As the area of low pressure moves through snow will increase from Thursday afternoon through Friday, moving east of the Great Lakes through Saturday morning. All precipitation types will be possible with this system, including ice. The warm front will also be a focus for severe weather Thursday in Nebraska, with large hail and strong winds expected.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-30 09-54-00-1680191678160.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Model agreement has been improving in terms of who sees the heaviest snow, with portions of eastern North and South Dakota included in the potential for over a foot of snow. Northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan will also have potential for higher snow accumulation impacts. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-30 Baron Snow-1680191735190.JPG">Ice will also be possible with this system. Up to a quarter of an inch is expected around northern Wisconsin, . Windshields can become coated, and watch for slick spots on roads especially on bridges and overpasses.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-30 Baron ICe-1680191742794.JPG">Not only can we see heavy snowfall, but isolated flooding will be possible with this event as well. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued an excessive rainfall outlook for Thursday including the cities of Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Minneapolis, and Wausau. Low-lying areas will be more prone to flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/rns rain risk-1680125004680.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the most up-to-date conditions on the winter that won't end in the Central U.S. - your central regional forecast is always :30 past the hour.

Tracking the Next Winter Storm for the High Plains

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Another area of low pressure is pushing onto the west coast bringing another batch of rain and heavy mountain snow. We have had an incredible snow season and snowpack continues to rise in the Sierra, inching closer to the snowiest year in recorded history, 1952-53. We are about 10 feet shy of the snow totals of that winter! Additionally, these systems have been creating isolated strong thunderstorms and very heavy rain.However, Mammoth Mountain has recorded its snowiest season ever! 695" is almost 58 FEET of snow!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/3-29 RSW mammoth-1680119668624.JPG"><h1>Alerts</h1>Winter weather alerts are in place through today. We have a winter weather advisory and a winter storm warning. We can see heavy snow for elevations 5,000 feet and higher. The winter storm warning is in place for the Eastern San Gabriel mountains, here you can see snow accumulations of up to a foot possible and winds gusting up to 45 mph. Travel can be impacted. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/today-1680177953830.jpg"><h2>Forecast</h2>A surface low will move through today and help in the development of more rain showers, for cities including Los Angeles. This low will also bring mountain snow. Things will taper off by tonight. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/cali forecast-1680178118526.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/additonal snowfall-1680177486748.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the snow amounts and timing for the Western U.S., the Western regional forecast is at :50 past the hour!

Latest Storm Continues to Slam California With Rain and Snow

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Are you headed into the High Country over the next few days? Be aware that the avalanche danger is considerable due to snowpack, melting, and weak slopes. Sadly, an avalanche in Utah, SW of Salt Lake City killed a snowmobiler on Monday. He was wearing an avalanche backpack and beacon that deployed an air bubble around him during the avalanche, but the snow and power of the slide were incredibly deep. With more snow on the way this week, the avalanche threat continues. Our next round of snow is headed into the Rockies tonight, with the potential for mountain snowfall on Thursday in both Utah and Colorado.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/winter warn 0330-1680185370887.JPG">Snow has begun with a weak system through Utah and becomes more widespread into Colorado overnight and into the first part of Thursday. A lot will depend on the timing of the system out of California, but we expect difficult travel on I-70 and I-80 starting Wednesday. Most snow showers will wind down by midday Thursday with just a few showers lingering into the overnight and first part of Friday in Colorado.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/4corn2-1680144187289.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Snowfall totals in the high country will be in the range of 3-6" with locally higher amounts based on elevation and our heaviest snow showers. Stay weather aware if you are traveling or headed into the mountains to ski as snow will reduce visibility and make roadways slick.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/skicast 0330-1680185453219.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/skicast 2 0330-1680185507035.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest system to impact the Rockies!

Avalanche Risk Remains Considerable Through the Rockies With More Snow This Week

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The same storm system that is impacting California with heavy mountain snowfall and coastal rain is also bringing snow to the northwest. Winter weather alerts remain in effect for higher elevations (ABOVE) for Thursday and Fridays system, along with the next system into the weekend.As the area of low pressure pushes inland, more snow will arrive in the Bitterroots and northern Rockies. Heavy snow and gusty winds will make travel difficult at times. The second system arriving later on Friday brings a round of coastal and low elevation rain before the heavy mountain snow sets in.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-30 11-27-32-1680197449696.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Generally, about 6-12" of snowfall is expected for the highest peaks of the Cascades and the Bitterroots. Those in the valleys and coast will get around an inch of rain, with higher totals possible in isolated spots.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-30 NW Accum 1-1680197403375.JPG">Temperatures during the day will be in the 40s and 50s for our major cities and the 30s in the mountains. This is slightly below average for this time of year. More cold air is expected further east, for the Plains of Wyoming and Montana as the area of low pressure and snow impacts this area through Thursday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/PIC1-1680086427285.jpg">Heavy snowfall will be possible across the higher elevations of the Northwest this weekend as another strong cold front moves in, with a weak atmospheric river.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-30 11-28-00-1680197479327.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video> The grand snow totals through the weekend could top 2-4 feet on the highest peaks!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-30 NW Snow Longer-1680197434307.JPG">For more on this weather headline be sure to join us at :50 minutes past the hour for your western regional forecast.

Winter Continues in the Western U.S. With Snow in the Rockies & Cascades

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There is a high fire danger threat through the Southern Plains and eastern Four Corners this week as an area of low pressure develops in the Lee of the Rockies, producing gusty winds and dry conditions for much of Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma along with western Kansas.As a result, fire alerts are up for the area through the end of the week - please no outdoor burning (ABOVE). The Storm Prediction Center, which produces outlooks for severe weather, also produces fire outlooks; they have highlighted Thursday &amp; Friday as the most critical fire risk. Winds will be quite gusty, in the range of 20-30 mph with locally stronger gusts. Tie down anything that could blow away and be prepared for pockets of blowing dust and dirt.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-30 Fire Wind-1680196135500.JPG"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-30 11-08-22-1680196148687.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Areas of west Texas, central Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas are suffering under extreme and exceptional drought conditions. We will be concerned about any spark spreading quickly through dry brush and grass. Relative humidity values during the day will be in the single digits during the daytime hours, allowing flames to grow rather than dampen under the increased humidity of the atmosphere.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/drought-1680104472408.JPG">For the latest on the fire danger and wind in the Southern Plains, join WeatherNation, streaming 24/7.

Increased Fire Danger Threat in the Southern Plains

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A quick-moving area of low pressure will sweep across the northern tier of the country this week, bringing a bit of snowy and rainy conditions to the Great Lakes and then onto the Northeast through Thursday. We don't have any winter alerts in place as snowfall totals will be generally less than 3" in many spots, but the wet weather reminds us that Mother Nature isn't done with winter just yet! A frontal boundary swinging through the Great Lakes will touch off snow showers Wednesday morning and throughout the day. We may see a few rain showers closer to central Indiana and Illinois, but the bottom line this is a messy system. Onto the Northeast by Wednesday evening and Thursday, the system will give us snow showers at our highest elevations and rain for the valleys and coast.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-29 07-52-44-1680098029129.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>In terms of snowfall in the Great Lakes, don't expect much more than a couple of inches, right along the lake shore where we have lake enhancement. For the Northeast, the terrain will help to drive an additional 2-3" of snowfall for the season. Typically we see our last snowfall in April for the Great Lakes and Northeast, so this could be one of our last snow systems this year.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/NE precip-1680098196869.JPG">Temperatures will be warm ahead of the front on Wednesday before dropping down towards and below average on Thursday with the cold front's arrival. Spots along I-95 go from the 60s back into the 40s to round out the work week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/3 day temps-1680030446698.JPG">You can catch your eastern regional forecast, always :10 past the hour on WeatherNation for the latest on the Spring system.

Snow Stretches From the Great Lakes to the Northeast

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Lingering storms will continue to push along a frontal boundary as we head into the evening hours. The Storm Prediction Center has kept a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for strong to severe thunderstorms through tonight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-28_rse_spc wind hail-1680047002082.JPG">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has the region under a marginal to slight risk of excessive rainfall aa additional rainfall will be possible, overwhelming saturated soils already in the South.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-27_rse_tue wpc-1680047021708.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-28_rse_fcst raion-1680047025635.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest, your Southeast regional forecast is always :10 past the hour.

Flooding & Strong Storms in the Deep South

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A ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is providing near record warmth and Gulf moisture in the Southeast as we get through the work week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/high-1679974580758.JPG">Records occurred on Monday across parts of the South with highs in the 80s and 90s. More records could be broken on Thursday through Saturday for cities in Florida. Everywhere there is a pink dot is an opportunity to tie or break records this week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/pot re corsds-1679974601046.JPG">The warmth will surge on Thursday and Friday for the final two days of March in the Southeast. After a very warm winter with record-early blooms, blossoms, and allergies the preview of hot summer weather will be in full force!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-27_rse_wed fri-1679974621287.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the temperature swings and severe concerns, streaming 24/7!

Parts of the Southeast Stay Sunny and Sultry

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This weekend was extremely active in terms of severe weather, with rounds of hail, wind and tornadoes throughout the South. Sadly, some of these storms were deadly. For more on the weekend's storms, please <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/eleven-confirmed-tornadoes-in-the-south-count-likely-to-increase">click here</a>. More severe storms are possible with threats of large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. An additional few inches is possible from now through Wednesday but keep in mind, a lot of these areas are already oversaturated from this weekend's rain. Flash flooding is an equally dangerous and deadly threat with severe storms, especially close to rivers, creeks, streams as well as urban communities. Please, turn around, don't drown.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/103-27_rsc rse 18z rain-1679964442241.JPG">Once again there is the risk of severe storms on Tuesday but the risk is more isolated and smaller compared to Monday. Folks along the Gulf Coast are most at risk for damaging winds, along with a waterspout.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/spc tues-1679938136804.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the severe weather and flood threat this weekend and early next week in the south.

Severe Storms Across the Gulf Coast 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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After a wintery weekend in Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas, more winter weather has hit the area this morning. We will see snow continue into the rest of the day along I-70 and I-80 with the potential for low visibility and difficult travel. Be prepared for slow going conditions through the Plains. Winter alerts continue today for an additional 2-5" of snowfall.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/co alerts-1679942991761.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/wssi-1679907494962.JPG">A low-pressure system will organize out of Colorado today, yielding these winter weather alerts. This system will have the potential to bring additional heavy snow to parts of western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado throughout the day. In addition to the accumulating snow, gusty winds could lead to drops in visibility and difficult driving conditions on I-80 in western Nebraska.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-27 08-25-47-1679927234528.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/plains rockies new snow-1679927200187.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the snow threat your central regional forecast is always :30 past the hour.

Half a Foot of Snow in the Denver Area This Morning Causes Traffic Trouble

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Patrick Crawford has always been a huge weather buff! He grew up in Plano, Texas, and it was there that he experienced what Mother Nature was capable of doing. He would always turn on the television to see what local meteorologists were saying about the weather. That's when he realized he wanted to be a meteorologist.

Patrick graduated from Northern Illinois University (’04) with a degree in Meteorology and a double minor in Mathematics and Geography. Broadcast Meteorology has been great to him and he has been able to work in television markets all across the country. Some of his stops have included New Orleans, Green Bay and even Yuma, Arizona. He is so excited to be part of the WeatherNation team.

He has been awarded the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) weather seal from the American Meteorological Society.

Feel free to catch up with Patrick Crawford on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistPC/">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/MeteorologistPC">Twitter</a> pages.

Patrick Crawford

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With the jet stream focused over the Midwest, the weather has been active across Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. We have seen snowy conditions along with widespread severe weather. Wind reports in Pennsylvania and Ohio have been upwards of 60-70 mph on Saturday! Another quick-moving low-pressure system will help spark a few more storms Sunday through the Midwest. Damaging winds are our primary threat but we can't rule out an isolated tornado either.Another round of storms develops around an area cold front and low-pressure system, focused more into Indiana and Illinois with all modes of severe weather possible once again. Even if a storm does not reach severe criteria, heavy rain will still be a factor, along with gusty straight-line winds.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Capture-1679854701502.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/CaptureJPG-1679854122466.jpeg"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/indy-1679854824677.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>With multiple rounds of heavy rain expected, there is growing concern for flash flooding. As soils become more saturated, expect flash flooding to become possible around the Ohio River with 1-2 inches of rain. This additional rain, combined with already saturated soils, is what's prompting the elevated flood threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/3-25 RNC accum-1679800118670.JPG">A Marginal (level 1 out of 4) risk of Excessive Rainfall has been added for areas of MO, IL, and IN.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Capture-1679849875165.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the Severe and Rain forecast streaming 24/7.

Strong Storms Target the Midwest Sunday

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Another low-pressure system moving through the central U.S. will encounter cold air in our atmosphere and has been producing heavy snow and wind in the northern tier of the country. Snow alerts continue in northern Michigan and northern Maine tonight. Winter weather alerts continue Sunday with snow up to 10 inches and sleet up to .25". The winter storm warning is where we can see the highest snowfall totals. Rainfall totals of up to an inch are possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679774540321.jpg"> <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679739436162.JPG">Steady snow will continue through New England while tapering in the Great Lakes region as cold air and snow wrap around the back side of the low-pressure system Saturday before tapering down early Sunday morning. Snow totals will be heaviest through northern New England where locally up to 6" may be possible. Most in the mountains will see light accumulations though.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Futurecast-1679773328966.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>We will see another 3-6" of snow in northern Maine and across far northern Michigan and the U.P..<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679773398794.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2-1679774483509.jpg">Looking deeper into the forecast, there is another round of winter precipitation for next Tuesday and Wednesday. There is still a bit of uncertainty in the forecast, especially when it comes to temperature profiles, which determines if we get wet, heavy snow, or sleet and freezing rain. Typically the last snow of the season in the Northeast is in early April. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the northeast winter forecast!

Heavy Snow for the Great Lakes and Northeast Tonight

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Heavy rain brought on by torrential downpours and severe weather has create widespread flooding issues through the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys and iwll continue into the nex few days. Sadly, the flooding has turned deadly in central Mississippi where a car was swept off the roadway and into a creek overnight Thursday into Friday, killing two. Please, turn around, don't drown, especially at night when the water and roadways are hard to see. Flood watches are in effect into Saturday from Oklahoma through Pennsylvania. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches can be expected with locally higher amounts of up to 4 to 5 inches possible. Soaking rain is expected to extend from Oklahoma through the mid-south and into the midwestern states of Ohio, Indiana, and even through Pennsylvania. Storms had already produced rain totals of 1-3" Thursday into Friday across parts of the region, including Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. Storms are expected to continue along a frontal boundary with heavy soaking rainfall. Storms will "train" over the same areas, meaning repeated rounds of rain over the same areas, overwhelming the soils.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/rain reports-1679676536621.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/flood alerts-1679691390226.jpg">The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero">Weather Prediction Center</a> has issued an excessive rainfall outlook for much of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys Friday due to the incoming heavy rainfall. A moderate risk (level 3 out of 4) for heavy rainfall has been issued. This means flooding is likely in the area as streams, creeks and low-lying areas fill up with water. Driving conditions can change quickly, so make sure to be weather aware and always turn around if you come across a flooded roadway.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/0324FriSatRainJPG-1679660245895.jpeg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-24 WPC Fri-1679660276540.JPG">If you feel like it has been a rainy year through the central and southern Plains, it certainly has been in Little Rock - the city is now at its 3rd rainiest in history. Tune in to Weather Nation throughout the hour for all your top weather headlines.