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<div>Lucy is originally from the Boston area but has spent the last four years forecasting and living in Colorado! She stayed in the northeast for her education, graduating Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Oswego with a B.S. in Meteorology. Just a few days after graduation, she made the cross country move to Colorado Springs, CO to begin her career at KKTV, the CBS affiliate. Lucy has covered historic blizzards, tornadoes, windstorms, the largest wildfires in Colorado state history and dust storms ... they truly "get it all" in Colorado! Lucy is excited to forecast on a national level and continue her passion of explaining the science behind the weather!</div>
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Lucy Bergemann

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Extremely hazardous air has been seen across the Eastern Seaboard from wildfire smoke pouring down from Canada. The smoke is now concentrated over the Capitol Region after producing hazy orange skies in NYC on Wednesday. An upper-level low with northerly flow is the culprit, is bringing intense wildfire smoke but also cooler conditions and slightly unsettled weather in terms of showers this week. For specific city by city information on air quality in your area - please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fire.airnow.gov/">EPA's website</a>.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1686255857229.png">Smoke is not expected to be as thick today as it was on Wednesday in areas like NYC. The deep red and purple shades show where that thickest smoke is heading, which should be offshore. Still, there will be pockets of thick smoke at times, especially over the next two mornings. Though smokey conditions will improve across the Great Lakes, it is still important to remember to be careful and avoid any activities that may spark a flame. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for a heightened risk of fire danger Thursday across Michigan. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686256094318.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The same cold front that helps usher in northerly flow also produces some showers. Severe weather did take place across the DMV region earlier. Some thunderstorms did produce some large hail up to half dollar size in New Bohemia, VA. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2-1686256241067.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686256343584.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Highs into the weekend will be below average but warming slightly as the upper level low providing cooler air backs off the influence slightly. For far northern New England though, temperatures will be more significantly cooler than average the next few days.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256398467.jpg">For more information on the Northeast, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.

Intense Smoke Over the Northeast Causing Region-Wide Health Threats

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Summer of 1993, New England Dragway. That's when and where Steve knew he wanted to become a meteorologist. More than 20 years later he is extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to live his childhood dream. As a lover of math and science, Steve had a consistent interest in weather in elementary, middle, and high school before discovering you can major in meteorology. He attended Lyndon State College in Vermont where he received a bachelor's in meteorology-broadcasting and associate's in television news. He has worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Winchester, VA, Burlington, VT, and most recently in West Palm Beach, FL. He's recognized by the American Meteorological Society with the Certification of Broadcast Meteorologists.

Steven Glazier

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After a multi-day flood threat for the Great Plains is starting to wind down as energy now shifts towards the Gulf Coast of Texas. We have not only the flood threat lingering but also the opportunity for a few stronger storms, around the Austin - San Antonio - Houston metros Thursday. In Central Texas, thunderstorms have already produced large hail around the Interstate 35 corridor! Golf ball size hail has already fallen in Bulverde.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256685032.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/17-1686245455668.jpg">Storms in Central Texas will continue to move towards the Gulf throughout the evening. Storms will be aided by a cold front dropping in from the north. This front is a more organized forcing mechanism and will start to switch up the nearly stagnant pattern we've been in across west Texas over the last few weeks. The potential for strong damaging winds and large hail remains in the forecast.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 12-04-12-1686247668807.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Grounds are saturated in areas, increasing the flood risk around the metro areas. Keep this in mind as a couple inches of quick rainfall will be possible with each storm cell that moves through.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood threat-1686230054305.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256861235.jpg">For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for the Central and Western Regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.

Heavy Rain, Strong Storms for Texas Thursday

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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.

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Rob Bradley

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More strong storms are possible as a cold front moves through the Southeast Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday this front produced very isolated storms, but each one had gusty winds and hail in parts of Georgia and South Carolina.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-7 RSE LSR-1686192371558.png">As the front dips to the south Thursday, more isolated severe storms are possible in southern South Carolina, southern Georgia, southeastern Alabama and northern Florida. Damaging wind and hail up to the size of quarters will be the main threats. A few showers are possible during the morning along the frontal boundary with activity become more widespread through the afternoon. Before the storms arrive, hot and humid conditions are expected, which will help to fuel stronger storms during the afternoon and evening. Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts and pay attention to changing conditions if you have outdoor plans!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 12-05-02-1686247774265.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The potential for severe weather lingers over far south Georgia and expands into Florida on Friday, including a large section of I-95.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-08 SE SPC 2-1686228290081.jpg">Although widespread flooding is not expected, locally heavy rainfall is possible. Watch out for standing water in low-lying or poor drainage areas. Get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S.

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A weak low pressure system will increase the risk for damaging storms this weekend in the Southern Great Plains, including the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Wind, hail, and tornado or two are possible, with the most impactful storms expected during the afternoon on Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted the risk of "significant" severe weather (above) on Saturday. It is thanks to a weak low pressure system moves into the Southern Great Plains, upper-level winds will increase to support more organized thunderstorms, including supercells. At the surface, dewpoints will surge in southerly flow while highs in the 90s provide plenty of instability for strong updrafts and severe thunderstorms.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Moist-1686133107387.jpg">Friday</h2>The severe weather threat starts on Friday with a marginal risk west of the I-35 corridor, mainly in the TX/OK Panhandles down into central Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the primary concerns. There is a SLIGHT risk centered around western Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle and eastern Colorado for the HAIL threat. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/fri slight-1686246710808.jpg">Showers and storms start Friday afternoon around the TX/OK Panhandles and eastern New Mexico and Colorado. As these storms push into central Texas, they will become more organized, with likely bow echoes forming. This is an indication of a strong wind potential for the region and it occurs overnight. Be sure to have a way to et severe weather alerts if you live in central Texas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 08-23-42-1686234530065.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Saturday</h2>Saturday's risk covers a large section of I-35 in Oklahoma and northern Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the more widespread hazards again, though a tornado or two may be possible as directional shear increases Saturday afternoon. Be sure to check back for better details on threats and timing as the event approaches.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc sa-1686230941589.jpg">Some storms will be leftover Saturday morning from the previous day's activity but as daytime heating increases, more thunderstorms develop, including "supercell" thunderstorms across central and east Texas with the risk of damaging tornadoes &amp; large hail. Please think ahead to your weekend plans and the potential for hazardous weather.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 08-24-19-1686234456396.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Heavy rain is expected where strong thunderstorms form, leading to an isolated flooding threat for both Friday and Saturday. 1-3 inches of rain are possible where storms form, with higher totals in areas that see multiple rounds of storms. Be sure to check back in and stay with WeatherNation for the latest on air and online.

Severe Storm Threat Shifts to Dallas/OKC This Weekend

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Increasing storm chances for the Northern Rockies and Northwest will lead to elevated flood threats region-wide into the weekend. The heat that has been baking the Northwest will thankfully back off underneath the storm activity, but the tradeoff will be flood alerts through Montana and Northern Idaho. A ridge of high pressure in our upper atmosphere that is "retrograding" or moving opposite the typical flow and coming back towards the west, is pulling in Gulf moisture. Meanwhile at the surface we have a stalled frontal boundary and area of low pressure, concentrating the storm activity. In addition to flood alerts (below) we also have a level 3 out of 4 threat for excessive rainfall from the Weather Prediction Center. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood alerts-1686237268616.jpg">Thunderstorms develop in the heat of the day over the higher terrain, some of which will be severe. Most, however, will be heavy rainstorms with lightning as well. Expect daily showers and storms that mostly develop over the higher terrain, while some areas may only get a quick 0.5" of rain, it can overwhelm the ground. Most storms won't likely reach severe criteria (58 mph winds or 1 inch hail), but most will still be capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and the threat of frequent lightning. Remember, "When thunder roars, head indoors". If planning on any outdoor festivities, the mornings will definitely be the best chance of staying dry.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686193605060.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Forecast rainfall totals could exceed 1-4" in localized spots, especially in northern and central Montana along with the Bitterroot and Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1686193699872.png">As mentioned above, temperatures will be cooling off for the Pacific Northwest. We will start to feel the impacts today but more widespread cooler temps arrive Friday and Saturday, back towards where we should sit for mid-June.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/13-1686133038486.jpg">For more information and updates on the flood threat in the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, join WeatherNation always streaming 24/7 and with the latest alerts always scrolling at the bottom of your screen.

Flood Threat Covers the Northwest

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Brittany Lockley

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Over the past weeks, the Midwest saw little to no rainfall but changes are coming. Despite a powerful "Omega Block", rain chances are starting to arrive. An Omega Block is a weather pattern where a ridge of high pressure sits to the North, and there are two dips in the jet stream on both sides of the country, like the Greek letter Omega. The high pressure over the Midwest will not be able to dominate, while the low near California pulls up moisture from the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico to fuel thunderstorms in the Plains.This rain is much needed. The areas in the Northern plains are still in a drought. Places like Wisconsin, Central Minnesota, and Iowa have been drier than average. The Northwestern tier of the country saw above-average rainfall, improving across parts of the Northern Plains. However, the drought has expanded across much of the Midwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-08 N. Plains Rain-1686227481364.jpg">The Northern Great Plains and Upper-Midwest continue to see the chance of rain for the next couple of days. Isolated storms could lead to flash flooding, where one particular storm could drop an excess of rain in a short time.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-08 SPC-1686227182250.jpg">Again, daytime heating will create the best chance for strong storms in the mid-afternoon hours. In addition to the severe weather threat of gusty winds and large hail, storms will contain heavy rain and lightning.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 06-50-58-1686228694917.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>While the rain will be scattered, there will be spots that receive a couple inches of rain. Most areas will get an inch of rain, which is great since the growing season has started.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-08 Rain-1686227233780.jpg">To see current conditions in your area, download the WeatherNation app, and scroll to the right to find our live radar. You can also watch us right there in the app 24/7, and get live storm information through the stream.

More Rain in Plains & Upper Midwest

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Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

Jackie Brown

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A stubborn area of low pressure is still lingering over the southwest. This low is not connected to the main jet stream which means it will continue to meander around the Southwest without any real movement. This means more storms, heavy rain and even some snow to the higher elevations.Pacific moisture will be pulled into the region, keeping rain chances elevated for the next few days. As this system continues to linger, expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding (especially within burn scars).<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-7 RSW Cali Thu Fri-1686193099122.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Storms will be scattered, but a widespread inch of rain is likely for spots that get storms. A few inches of snowfall will be possible over the central Sierra, too! This will be limited to the highest mountain peaks. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-7 RSW accum-1686193163669.png">With this heavy rain the next few days, flooding could be possible in isolated areas with poor drainage or in areas with a rapid elevation change.This area of low pressure will not only bring rain, but will keep temps a tad below average. Los Angeles normally has highs in mid 70s this time of year, but the cool air, moisture and cloud cover associated with the low will hold temperatures near 70 for the next few days. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/thur through sat-1686177911072.png">For more on the Southwest forecast, tune in for the Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

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Many locations that are under a blizzard warning could still see whiteout conditions even after the snow stops falling.  

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The National Weather Service officially defines a blizzard as a storm which includes large amounts of falling OR blowing snow, with winds higher than 35 mph and visibilities less than 1/4 mile for an extended period of time (at least 3 hours). The National Weather Service will issue a “Blizzard Warning” when these conditions are expected.

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The heavy snow that fell across parts of the plains to end the weekend doesn’t by itself constitute blizzard conditions. The ingredients required for a blizzard are high wind and BLOWING snow.  We will have enough of that light, fluffy snow and the winds to blow it around even after the snow stops falling. This means that visibilities of less than ¼ mile and blowing and drifting snow could impact your Monday right through Monday evening.  

Mike Morrison

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