Brittany Lockley

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Hurricane Erin was the first major Hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, and even though Erin did not make direct landfall in the U.S., impacts are still being felt across the Northeast. Hurricane Erin once had a wind field that spanned over 500 miles. The size of Erin previously, make it rank among the top 10% of the largest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. Even though Erin has dialed back to a category 1 storm, dangerous conditions still impacted the eastern seaboard, including high surf, strong rip currents, and coastal flooding. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 061630-1755865106079.jpg">Coastal flooding will remain an issue on Friday. Despite staying offshore, the storm’s effects have rippled up and down the East Coast of the United States, prompting emergency responses from North Carolina to Massachusetts. Towering waves will continue along the eastern seaboard, with life-threatening rip currents. Flooded highways will still be one of the biggest concerns moving forward, especially as high tide approaches.&nbsp;Alerts for coastal flooding have been extended up the Atlantic Seaboard up to the Maine coast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 061750-1755865116378.jpg">Erin will continue to weaken and move away from land. It is interesting to note that Erin may retain some of it strength as it approaches Iceland, Ireland, and the British Isles.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 211035-1755832401703.png">Venturing into the water as a beachgoer will remain dangerous along the East Coast. So far, numerous rip current rescues have been reported, just in the Tar Heel State alone.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 062350-1755865455674.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 061926-1755865447807.jpg">Stick with WeatherNation TV for the latest.RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/csu-issues-final-2025-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast">CSU, NOAA UPDATE Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast</a>

Patrick Crawford

Hurricane Erin Moving Away - Impacts Remain

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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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A strong cold front will be pushing into the Rockies and Midwest this weekend, dropping temperatures considerably. Along the leading edge of that cold air, we'll see enough energy for a few strong or severe storms capable of producing strong winds and large hail. A trailing low pressure system will help the stormy pattern persist into next week for the Front Range and Central Plains.<h2>Severe Weather Outlooks</h2>Isolated severe storms are in the forecast from the Storm Prediction Center on Friday and Sunday. Wind and hail are the primary hazards expected, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 050642-1755861878533.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 050658-1755861889218.png"><h1>Forecast</h1>Thunderstorm activity is likely to peak again Friday afternoon, though enough energy will linger around the front for overnight convection and a few strong morning storms. Additional showers are expected along the front on Saturday, heavy enough to trigger isolated flash flooding. By Monday, a new low pressure system emerges from the Rockies to revamp the threat for heavy rain and flooding.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/dakotafront-1755830827853.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>A few of the thunderstorms might generate up to 1-3 inches of rainfall in a short window, prompting the chance for isolated flash flooding.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 204724-1755830856687.png">Next Week Flood Threat</h1>A trailing front will move into the Rockies Sunday into Monday, with a new low pressure system likely to develop near the Front Range to start the work week. This is likely to spur several rounds of heavy rain between Colorado and Arkansas, increasing the flood risk. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 050732-1755862859686.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 050743-1755862871567.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates on the forecast. You can always find your full Central Regional Forecast:30 past the hour.

Front Brings Storms to the Midwest & Front Range

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About two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricane activity typically occurs between August 20th and October 10th. We're heading through the heart of Atlantic hurricane season, and we certainly have activity that indicates an uptick in energy. In addition to Erin, we're tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic Basin. The NHC is no longer monitoring the low directly east of Bermuda.RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/an-area-to-monitor-in-the-atlantic">Latest on Hurricane Erin</a>The next tropical wave has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression or stronger over the weekend. The good news for the East Coast is that this storm's path will likely be east of Erin, and it should be a smaller and weaker storm, meaning smaller waves and minimal additional erosion. People with interests in Bermuda should monitor this storm closely as it could make direct impacts. This will likely get the next Atlantic basin name, Fernand, pronounced FAIR-NAHN.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-22 061716-1755865195300.png">Another tropical wave is trailing behind in the MDR (Main Development Region) of the Atlantic. This wave was showing some signs of organizing Thursday but fell apart some overnight into Friday. Conditions for development become harsh this weekend but the wave could enter more favorable conditions next week as it moves close to the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 051415-1755774872597.png">Next Few Weeks</h2>The tropics in the Atlantic have a chance to stay active through the first week of September. While a large-scale Kelvin Wave isn't likely to spur activity like it has over the last two weeks, additional tropical waves could develop in the Atlantic and the Gulf/Western Caribbean. During this time of year, any development needs to be monitored closely.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 051407-1755774861734.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Watching Two Tropical Waves Behind Erin in the Atlantic

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Dave Holder

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It's been a story of record-breaking temperatures across different corners of the country lately, but a strong cold front will bring an autumn-like feel to many as we roll into next week!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/2025-08-22 06-28-31-1755865735148.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As the cold front moves into the northern Plains for the rest of the week, it will bring a severe thunderstorm risk along with it (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/an-active-pattern-from-the-northern-plains-to-the-great-lakes">Stormy Dakotas</a>). Additional thunderstorm activity will be possible along the front as it pushes deeper into the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 123341-1755801260689.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 123354-1755801247685.png">Behind the front, a much cooler air mass will move in. High temperatures will only reach the 60s for some neighborhoods across the northern tier states by Sunday. As we enter next week, the Northeast will feel the much cooler air.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 123735-1755801466501.png">As the cooler air settles in, overnight lows will be noticeably cooler. Residents of the Upper Midwest may need a light jacket or sweater by Tuesday morning!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 123915-1755801563088.png">Is it too early to be thinking about fall foliage? Nah! Locations in northern Alaska are already seeing peak color! It won't be too much longer until the leaves start changing at higher elevations in the Lower 48!<hr>

Strong Cold Front Ushering in Relief From the Heat

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Upper-level high pressure has built in the Southwest, leading to dangerous heat and dry conditions. Widespread heat alerts remain in place through the weekend. This includes cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. In the Desert Southwest, temperatures will climb well into the triple digits. Further north, in California, Oregon, and Nevada, highs will climb into the 90s and 100s. The hot temperatures stick around into next week for some across the Northwest. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 203301-1755830108156.png">Temperatures have been reaching record levels the last few days, and Thursday was no different. Many locations from Colorado to California saw record highs fall for the day.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 203536-1755830206623.png">Remember, cities can feel significantly hotter due to the urban heat island effect. While temperatures in the LA area are expected to be in the 90s, it could still feel 9 degrees hotter or more.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-19 082032-1755613277811.png">For Friday and Saturday, plenty more records across the West are expected to be challenged. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 203714-1755830240884.png">The longer range temperature trend for the last days of August looks warmer than normal in the Pacific Northwest/West Coast and cooler than normal across the Four Corners and the East.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-21 203809-1755830295751.png">Tune in to WeatherNation for the latest on your forecast.

Scorching Temperatures This Week Out West

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Air temps remain warmer than normal across the South and Gulf Coast. But, a cold front will knock some of the humidity down across the Plains. High humidity remains in place across the South.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/TOMER SOUTH HUMIDITY-1755740489636.jpg">A few severe thunderstorms with strong wind are possible through Wednesday night.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/TOMER SOUTH SVR TONIGHT-1755740383409.jpg"><h1>Timing</h1>Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible from Texas through Georgia over the next couple of days, as the cold front stalls out and becomes stationary. With the amount of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, storms could become severe at times.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/TOMER SOUTH FUTURECAST-1755740395010.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Chris Tomer

Hot and Stormy for Texas and the South

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Temperatures in the Northeast are running 15-30 degrees cooler behind a cold front. And, temps stay in the 70s through Thursday!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/tomer ne 24hr temp change-1755551204059.jpg"><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/tomer ne forecast temps-1755562674833.jpg">Timing</h1>A few storms will linger into the overnight hours, but most will be dry as the front continues to move out.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/jfjakaka-1755572078674.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The next cold front will move into the focus by Tuesday and Wednesday. This front will give a helping hand at keeping Hurricane Erin away from the East Coast and force it back north of Bermuda!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/tomer ne cold front erin-1755551383055.jpg">The next cold front delivers pockets of heavy rain to the Northeast through Thursday morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/tomer ne rain forecast-1755551452543.jpg">

Jackie Brown

Northeast 20 Degrees Cooler; Next Cold Front Inbound

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It’s an amazing sight to see, an alligator nose and mouth sticking through a frozen sheet of ice. The best thing about it is; that this is a natural response to cold conditions by alligators and it helps them survive freezing weather. 

The American Alligator like many other cold blooded reptiles, like it hot, but can survive in cold conditions.  When temperatures fall, alligators will slow activity and lose their appetite.  Even temperatures below 75° can slow down most gators who spend most of the winter in a hibernation-like state called brumation.

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Where alligators roam the waterways, freezing conditions and ice are rare, but when freezing circumstances present themselves the gators can still survive.

Most alligators will opt. to  excavate a den and hibernate until spring but will move to where it is the warmest when needed.  This past week in Brunswick County, North Carolina, as the coldest air moved in alligators took to the water which was warmer than the air.  

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Once in the water, alligators will position themselves with nostrils above the surface as ice forms around them.  Some may even get stuck in the ice for days before the ice melts and they can swim free.  

Alligators have persevered for thousands of years and it was reported that this one in North Carolina survive the cold and ice just fine.

Alligators Frozen in Place

Hurricane Erin Moving Away - Impacts Remain

Hurricane Erin was the first major Hurricane

Front Brings Storms to the Midwest & Front Range

A strong cold front will be pushing into the

Watching Two Tropical Waves Behind Erin in the Atlantic

About two-thirds of all Atlantic hurricane ac

Strong Cold Front Ushering in Relief From the Heat

It's been a story of record-breaking temperat

Scorching Temperatures This Week Out West

Upper-level high pressure has built in the So

Hot and Stormy for Texas and the South

Air temps remain warmer than normal across th

Northeast 20 Degrees Cooler; Next Cold Front Inbound

Temperatures in the Northeast are running 15-