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!

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As we turn the page from an active winter with plenty of snow, this week involves spring-like warmth building into the Northeast. A couple of rounds of snow and heavy rain are likely, along with the potential for freezing rain and ice.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot20260303082318png-1772551494124.png">With warmer air being ushered in, our next system will bring significant rainfall to the northeast. However, the freezing line was lifted; it's not completely gone. With some freezing temps overnight, ice buildup will remain possible, along with some snowfall across northern New England.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/norhteast t-1772677454322.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 174143-1772671313446.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 174208-1772671340156.png">Across most of the Northeast, however, heavy rainfall is expected with our next system. Warmer temperatures will favor some of these high rainfall totals by the end of the work week. The heaviest totals we're seeing will likely reside across the Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 174250-1772671382238.png">It has been a snowy and cold winter across the Northeast. Check out some of the current snow totals for the season in comparison to what is normal for the season!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-02 084520-1772466352663.png">More details can be found during your Eastern Regional Forecast, :10 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Jackie Brown

Northeast: Snow & Ice Winds Down, Heavy Rain Ahead

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Kevin Schneider

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Storms rumbled through the Plains early Wednesday. The strongest storms kicked out hailstones 1-2 inches in diameter on Wednesday morning! That will be an appetizer for the severe threat unfolding for the rest of the week! <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 073957-1772635438778.png"><h1>Outlooks</h1>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT risk for severe storms overnight with a threat for some tornadoes. This risk extends from Texas to the Ozarks to the Ohio River Valley. The threat of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two is possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143331-1772660037853.png">Through tonight, the tornado threat is a little higher in northern Arkansas and into Missouri through the Ozarks.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143344-1772660061804.png"><h1>Timing</h1>Overnight, we still see storms around. Please have multiple ways to get alerts, as all threats, including tornadoes. As we head into Thursday, spots like Oklahoma and Arkansas will have storms around to start your day.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/ovas-1772677716837.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Severe Chances Ride Along Front Tonight

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Severe season is coming in like a lion this year! After severe chances Wednesday, ANOTHER trough will dig in around virtually the same spot. That will keep many of the same places in the crosshairs for strong to severe storms.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-04 08-02-45-1772636585172.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>THURSDAY</h1>We have two days with two different forcing mechanisms to focus on. Thursday's will be the dryline. Often with dryline setups, the forcing isn't as strong, so there will be few storms. However, those fewer storms will have less competition for resources, making them a little more effective at becoming severe. Massive hail could be the biggest concern. However, the tornado threat will be there in West Texas and Oklahoma<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143636-1772660208117.png">There is a risk for large hail in portions of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas for Thursday. Currently, 2"+ in diameter or large hail is possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143640-1772660240430.png">The initial storms will merge into a cluster as they move northeast overnight. The severe threat will continue even after they merge.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-04 08-30-54-1772638326415.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>FRIDAY</h1>The threat on Friday comes from a cold front sliding south. That should mean more numerous thunderstorms. It also means something else: wind shear. That will help organize more of those storms as they come together Friday afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143610-1772660246411.png">That's the separator between Thursday and Friday, wind dynamics. Expect all modes of severe weather to be on the table, including a strong tornado or two.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 083820-1772639004383.png">The area of greatest concern will be from Kansas City down to the Dallas area as storms initially fire.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-04 08-44-47-1772639156113.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Have multiple ways to get severe weather warnings in the afternoon and evening hours. It wouldn't be a bad idea to brush up on your severe weather plan either - check out what's going on with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-weather-awareness-week-2026">SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK</a>

Severe Threat Increases Late this Week

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Now that we've entered Meteorological Spring, many out west have been feeling more like Summer with temperatures soaring into the 90's. Numerous records have fallen coming out of the weekend and into the workweek from the southwest to the south central U.S. More records look to continue falling this week.An upper-level ridge that won't leave us alone is sliding to the east this week. That will keep the tranquil weather nearby and push temperatures into record territory.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-02 090044-1772467252694.jpg">Temperatures have already entered record territory in many locations and will continue to spill east as we head into the rest of the week. Over 100 locations could potentially break or tie records through the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-03 081924-1772551175650.png">Temperatures across the southern plains will remain in the 80s.Dallas is normally 65°, but will see highs in the 80s! Little Rock can see a high of 83° on Friday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 122422-1772652271180.png">It's already warm in the southeast, with highs soaring into the upper 70's and low 80's. We'll creep closer to record territory as the week progresses, with numerous highs falling from Thursday through Saturday. Some of that will spill into the Ohio River Valley as well, with highs at least 15° warmer than normal.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 122416-1772652278194.png">Tune in to WeatherNation for the very latest on your forecast, every hour.

Record Heat Rolls East This Week

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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WeatherNation wants to make sure you are prepared ahead of the upcoming severe weather season. We are tackling a different topic each day so you know exactly what to expect this Spring and beyond. From forecasting science to prep and safety, we've got you covered!<h1>MONDAY- Prep &amp; Safety</h1>We kicked off Severe Weather Awareness Week this year, preparing you and your household from the jump. Take some of these tips and practice them, either mentally or physically, so you know how to respond when severe weather rolls in.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-01 072939-1772375395902.jpg">When severe weather is in the forecast, WeatherNation and NWS Meteorologists will communicate the level and proximity of the threat through watches and warnings. A WATCH is issued when conditions are favorable for severe weather development and you should have a safe place ready. A WARNING is issued when severe weather is happening or imminent. If a warning is issued, it's time to take shelter immediately!Some people rely on outdoor warning sirens to alert them when a tornado is near, but that technology is old and it is only meant to be heard out side. Meteorologist Tracey Anthony walks us through the ways to get warnings and why it's important to have multiple.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0pCyaGmExZY" start="0"></iframe></div>A tornado warning can be issued with only moments to get to safety. Are you and your family prepared to take action at home? Meteorologist Brittany Lockley helps us know what to do when tornadoes threaten.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OwcE5yVyXWY" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>TUESDAY- Tornadoes</h1>According to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado">NOAA</a>, a tornado is defined as "a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground." Tornadoes can happen any time, any day, any where. But the strength of a tornado can only be determined by the damage it leaves behind. Meteorologist Patrick Crawford takes you through how the Enhanced Fujita scale used to rate the intensity of a tornado.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8FJyKgaMZU" start="0"></iframe></div> Wind shear, or a change in wind speed or direction with height, is a crucial part of severe thunderstorm and tornado development. Meteorologist Adrian Hernandez explains.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dAjPrBL2wt4" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>WEDNESDAY- Wind &amp; Hail</h1><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2027466264336101422" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2027466264336101422"></div>A thunderstorm must produce a tornado, wind gusts greater than 58 mph or hail an inch in diameter to be considered severe. Severe wind gusts can be strong enough to as much damage as a low level tornado. Large hail is frequently the most damaging and costliest part of a severe thunderstorm. Meteorologist Alana Cameron breaks it down the impacts of large hail by the numbers.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I5zY_9J6u0E" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>THURSDAY- Thunderstorms</h1>Thunderstorms bring a multitude of threats, like lightning, wind, hail, flooding, and tornadoes. But not all thunderstorms are created equal. Meteorologist Jackie Brown outlines how differing storm intensities are communicated different ways during the storm.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bf4M2nTlC08" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>FRIDAY- Forecasting</h1>Severe weather can happen anywhere, anytime. However, it's most common in the spring and summer months. Do you know why? Meteorologist Kevin Schneider explains the factors that go into severe weather season.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0QdkPMKiGSg" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>SATURDAY- Flooding</h1>Flooding is not part of what makes a thunderstorm considered severe, but it is still one of the deadliest parts of a thunderstorm. With several different ways water can rise quickly, it's important to know your risk. Areal flooding can happen slower, over time. While flash flooding can surround your car in an instant. Curious about different types of flooding? Meteorologist Kevin Schneider covers the basics so you can stay safe.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8jDGNvxjDW8" start="0"></iframe></div><h1 style="text-align: center">BONUS- WeatherNation Takes YOU to the 2026 National Storm Chaser Summit!</h1>The 2026 National Storm Chaser Summit near&nbsp;Denver was where the brightest minds in storm chasing and meteorology came together to advance the science, education, and early warning ability ahead of severe weather. WeatherNation was there to take you into the action!<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qHfN7EaR0Ag" start="0"></iframe></div>Ever wanted to try your hand at storm chasing? Well, now you can learn and train from the comfort and safety of your own home. Meteorologist Dave Holder spoke with the creators of 'OUTBRK', the storm chasing game.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8EHXDkjW5TA" start="0"></iframe></div>

Jesse Kelley

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026

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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>

Rob Bradley

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A blood moon graced the skies this morning! Hopefully the cloud cover cooperated where you were. What is a blood moon? It's another name for a total lunar eclipse, a phenomenon that occurs when a full moon passes directly through a planet's shadow, changing the bright white reflection to a much darker shade of red. This time, the dark red shade, known as totality, will last about an hour, while the Moon's shadow will gradually increase and decrease for about 90 minutes before and after totality. This means the entire event will last about 4 hours.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121621-1772047002716.png">This eclipse is known as a "total" lunar eclipse, named for when the entirety of the Moon gets covered by Earth's hard shadow, known as the umbra. It's different from a solar eclipse in that the Earth is between the Moon and Sun, as opposed to a solar eclipse when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121627-1772047012922.png">Unfortunately for folks on the East Coast, the amount of time to see totality will be cut short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes (depending on your longitude) as the moon sets. Full eclipse times are in the image at the top of the page.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121049-1772047025361.png">For folks in Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones, all of totality should be visible before the moon goes down. Some of the partial eclipse after totality may be cut short. Pacific times for the eclipse are in the image below!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121124-1772047085029.png">

Lunar Eclipse Stuns Many Tuesday Morning

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This week brings some nice days to the southern plains and southwest, especially if you like the warmth. On Sunday, Chattanooga, Tennessee, tied a record high, reaching 79°! California set multiple records on Sunday, including Indio, which reached 98°!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/SCA-1772422124039.png">The above-average warmth continues for the Southwest for several more days because of the blocking high-pressure system. Just like the Southern Plains, some relief could be coming with a low-pressure system passing by.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-01 134712-1772398071527.png">The Southern Plains will see the record-warmth potential last into this weekend before a cold front arrives for some areas. However, the farther south you go, the higher chances you have of keeping the heat well into the start of the work week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/web2-1772451264489.png">The warmth is likely to lead to numerous records continuing to fall through Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/web3-1772451285985.png">Phoenix reached 90 degrees again on Saturday and 93 on Sunday and the 90s are likely through Monday afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-01 173103-1772411468693.png">Make sure to watch WeatherNation for the latest updates on the record-warmth.

Adrian Hernandez

Spring & Summer Like Temperatures for the Southwest

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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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A busy day on Thursday resulted in several reports of large hail, gusty winds, and a possible tornado touchdown in Trussville, AL. Our Field Meteorologist Brett Adair was on the scene of wind and hail damage in Pinson, outside of Birmingham, AL. The same supercell produced an EF-0 tornado in Trussville, AL, with winds of 85mph.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1772162895506.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/VON_022626_RSE_PINSON, AL_ FOUR BOX OF DAMAGE AFTER STORMS IN ALABAMA_BRETT ADAIR_WHATSAPP_BH_022626-1772162922454.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Outside the Birmingham metro, thunderstorms produced large hail from south of Memphis, TN, out to North Georgia on Thursday afternoon and evening.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-27 102748-1772213311396.png">The stalled front will be the focus for showers and storms across Florida on Saturday. Some storms for Southeast Florida could get up to severe strength.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/FORECAST-1772284116042.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-27 170931-1772237377894.png">The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded some areas of Florida to a Marginal Risk of severe storms on Saturday. Locations include Palm Bay down to Miami along the Atlantic seaboard.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/PIC 2-1772284189900.jpg">

Patrick Crawford

The Severe Storm Risk Continues Across the Southeast

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Brittany Lockley

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A new round of winter weather is set to aim the Midwest and Northeast as March begins, continuing an active stretch of storms across the eastern half of the country. Another clipper is likely to dive in from the northern Plains through the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, then back into the northeast through Saturday. A few inches of snow will be possible from Montana to Michigan.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-27 171130-1772237497218.png">Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for northeastern Montana, across the Dakotas, and into southern Minnesota and Wisconsin.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-27 171253-1772237579729.png">Snow is expected to start first across portions of the Midwest, including Minneapolis and Milwaukee, before spreading into parts of Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and upstate New York. As the system shifts east, accumulating snow could extend into major Northeast metro areas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1772247880266.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Temperatures are expected to remain cold enough to support snow rather than rain in many areas, particularly north of major metropolitan corridors. That means the wintry feel will stick around, and melting will be limited until a more sustained warm-up arrives. However, farther south, the setup could support a messy mix of precipitation. Warmer air wrapping into the system may lead to sleet or freezing rain along parts of the storm’s southern edge, increasing the risk for slick roads. Residents are encouraged to allow extra time for travel and use caution on untreated roads as the Northeast continues to navigate a persistently snowy stretch of winter weather.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-27 171521-1772237730600.png">This latest system is part of a broader, active late-winter pattern that continues to send disturbances across the country.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-26 05-51-13-1772110316543.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay tuned to WeatherNation for more details.

Another Winter System Targets Midwest and Northeast

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A fast-moving brush fire is burning across parts of the Florida Everglades, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and creating hazardous travel conditions across South Florida. The fire is currently burning in the Big National Preserve and is known as the National Fire. The fire, fueled by dry vegetation and gusty winds, and the recent frost damage, have scorched over 30,000 acres of unusually dry&nbsp;marsh and grassland, a landscape that can quickly ignite during the dry season.&nbsp;Satellite footage from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1772162406532.png">The blaze is primarily affecting remote areas of the Everglades, but smoke has at times drifted into nearby communities, reducing visibility and lowering air quality. Drivers along major roadways, including stretches near Alligator Alley (I-75), State Road 29, and U.S. Route 41, have encountered smoky conditions, prompting periodic closures and traffic delays as crews work to contain the flames and keep motorists safe.&nbsp;The Sunshine State is expected to get rainfall on Friday, ahead of the next front that will help the conditions.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1772248103383.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Firefighters are battling the blaze both on the ground and from the air, using water drops and fire breaks to slow its spread. The terrain in the Everglades presents unique challenges, with wetlands, sawgrass marshes, and difficult access points complicating suppression efforts. While wildfires are not uncommon in South Florida during the dry season,&nbsp;prolonged dry spells combined with warm temperatures can significantly increase fire danger.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 042405-1772018686139.png">So far, there have been no widespread evacuation orders reported, but authorities are urging residents to monitor updates and limit outdoor activity if smoke becomes heavy in their area. Sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions, may experience irritation from the smoke.&nbsp;Fire crews will continue working to contain the blaze in the coming days, with weather conditions playing a critical role in how quickly the fire can be brought under control. Rainfall would help crews, while another continued dry and breezy weather day could allow the fire to expand.&nbsp;

Fire Burns Through the Florida Everglades, Prompting Road Closures

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The Northeast has gotten another few inches of snowfall on top of the historic blizzard that swept through the region earlier this week. The active winter pattern continues to target the Northeast after recent storms left behind widespread snow totals and towering snowbanks.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 050249-1772021421391.png">By no means the snow that fell on Wednesday rivaled the intensity of the Blizzard of 2026. However, there were snowfall totals of six inches in Circleville, WV.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-26 061522-1772111786406.jpg">Light to moderate snowfall will move out of Indiana and Ohio Thursday morning. Another little batch of snow could move back to the I-95 corridor as we head into your late Thursday. Mostly rain is going to plague the Mid-Atlantic and Mis-South through Thursday, as this system moves off the coast later in the day.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/2026-02-26 06-16-49-1772111851921.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This amount of snow will be lacking compared to our Nor'Easter, but an inch or two is still possible and still needs to be taken with caution.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-26 061851-1772111937335.jpg">Another clipper is likely to dive in from the northern Plains through the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley and back into the northeast by Friday and Saturday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/02-25 rnc to rne-1772070748153.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Temperatures are expected to remain cold enough to support snow rather than rain in many areas, particularly north of major metropolitan corridors. That means the wintry feel will stick around, and melting will be limited until a more sustained warm-up arrives. Residents are encouraged to allow extra time for travel and use caution on untreated roads as the Northeast continues to navigate a persistently snowy stretch of winter weather.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 185126-1772070761210.png">Stay tuned to WeatherNation for more details.

A Clipper Brings Additional Quick Snow to the Northeast

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Last week, multiple fires broke out across the central plains, burning over 325,000 acres. The Ranger Road Fire has been completely contained after torching over a quarter million acres. The fire threat is back, and an elevated fire weather outlook is in place across New Mexico and Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds have led to dangerous fire conditions. Red flag warnings and fire weather watches remain in place through Friday. Fires that do develop can spread rapidly.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 170902-1772064636960.png">Fire outlooks have been extended into Thursday, also at a critical risk, but not covering as much real estate. The same areas are likely to be impacted.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 170906-1772064653239.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 170851-1772064658482.png">FORECAST MOISTURE:The combination of relative humidity in the teens and single digits, combined with gusty winds, will increase the fire threat. Please use caution if burning, as any fire that develops can spread rapidly.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 171009-1772064664378.png">FORECAST WIND GUSTS:<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 171020-1772064701990.png">

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Elevated Fire Danger Across Southern Plains

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MAJOR SYSTEM RECAP:The Northeast hasn't seen a system this intense in years. The massive scale of impacts, combined with duration, is impacting millions. Numerous records were broken for snowfall record totals for daily totals, but also for storm totals. Providence, RI hit 37.9" of snow, which broke the storm total snowfall record. The last record was from the February 1978 blizzard that hit 28.6" of snowfall.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 114401-1771958655179.png">Blizzard warnings, winter alerts, and flood alerts dominated these past few days, as the Nor'Easter moved through. Some areas in New York and Rhode Island saw over 3 feet of snow. Check out these videos from Massachusetts.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/VON_022326_RNE_BRANT ROCK, MA_POWER FLASHES DURING HIGH WINDS_DROPBOX_JONATHAN PETRAMALA_LS_E022326-1771870850192.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/VON_022326_RNE_QUINCY, MA_CAR STRUGGLING TO MOVE ON THE SNOWY ROADS_DROPBOX_JONATHAN PETRAMALA_LS_E022326-1771871598927.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>POWER OUTAGESHundreds of thousands are without power across the Northeast, as this low pressure continues to linger. Be sure to check on neighbors and loved ones in the area!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 092339-1771950253813.png">SNOWFALL TOTALSSnowfall totals have well surpassed 3 FEET across portions of the Northeast!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 161627-1771975062864.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 161620-1771975068073.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 161636-1771975076164.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 161614-1771975125043.png">WINDSWind gusts have been hurricane strength in some parts. Nantucket, MA reached a gust of 83 mph, which is Category 1 hurricane strength.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/web2-1771930716453.png">For the latest updates on this system, tune into WeatherNation!

Northeast Hit By Historic Snowstorm

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Inches of rain and feet of snow fell across the Western United States during the past week, thanks to a series of powerful low-pressure systems. The Pacific coast will stay active through Wednesday with a few additional systems behind to keep the stormy pattern going. However, this system has far warmer air to tap into across the West Coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 092706-1771950453572.png"><h1>Timing</h1>The low-pressure system is moving through, bringing heavy mountain snow and rain. Snow levels are expected to be quite high, above 8,000 feet, leading to rain falling on top of the feet of snow California recorded last week.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/02-24 rsw-1771978442959.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Precipitation &amp; Flood Potential</h1>Rainfall totals in Northern California and Southern Oregon could surpass 4-5 inches in some locations, with snowfall totals in the NW topping a foot. Temperatures appear to be too warm for heavy snow in the Sierra, outside of the highest peaks.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 171250-1771978452900.png">Winter storm warnings and advisories are in place across portions of the Northwest over the next few days. In the winter storm warnings, some of the heaviest snowfall totals can reach up to two feet of snow.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-24 171435-1771978542406.png">

Heavy Rain Wrapping Up Out West

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A developing storm system is expected to bring the potential for severe weather across portions of the Southeast Saturday, with the Storm Prediction Center outlining a Marginal Risk for strong to severe thunderstorms from eastern Mississippi through much of Alabama and into Georgia. The setup features a stalled frontal boundary draped across the region, acting as a focus for thunderstorm development.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703180074.png">Warm, moisture-rich air is in place across southern Alabama and Georgia, with dew points climbing into the upper 60s. As daytime heating increases, this unstable air mass will provide additional fuel for storms to intensify. At the same time, stronger winds higher in the atmosphere will support storm organization, meaning a few thunderstorms could evolve into more structured clusters or rotating cells. When wind shear and instability overlap like this, the threat for damaging wind gusts increases, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703292205.png">The greatest concern today centers on southeast Alabama into southwest and south-central Georgia, where storms may tap into the most favorable combination of moisture, lift, and wind energy. Later this afternoon and into the evening, attention may shift toward far southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle as the frontal boundary settles southward and additional storms develop along it.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/New Baron Video 3-1771703403439.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>While widespread severe weather is not expected, any storm that becomes strong could quickly produce hazardous conditions, including wind gusts strong enough to down trees or power lines, pockets of hail, frequent lightning and torrential downpours leading to localized flooding. Because storms may develop in clusters, some communities could experience repeated rounds of heavy rain in a short amount of time.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703442587.png">Stay weather-aware throughout Saturday, especially during the peak heating hours of the afternoon. Having multiple ways to receive weather alerts and knowing where to seek shelter if warnings are issued will be important, as conditions could change rapidly where storms strengthen. Cooler and more stable air is expected to filter in behind the front later tonight, gradually bringing an end to the severe threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/1-1771703480460.png">Stay tuned to WeatherNation for more details.

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Northeast: Snow & Ice Winds Down, Heavy Rain

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Another Winter System Targets Midwest and Nor

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A Clipper Brings Additional Quick Snow to the Northeast

A Clipper Brings Additional Quick Snow to the

Elevated Fire Danger Across Southern Plains

Elevated Fire Danger Across Southern Plains

Northeast Hit By Historic Snowstorm

Northeast Hit By Historic Snowstorm

Heavy Rain Wrapping Up Out West

Heavy Rain Wrapping Up Out West

Strong Storms Target the Southeast

Strong Storms Target the Southeast