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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<p>A dominant ridge of high pressure continues to sit over the Northwest, and it is bringing the heat. Many records were broken on Monday, including Hermiston, OR, which saw a record high temp of 104°, beating out the previous record of 102°. Temperatures for some will reach 20° above average. Heat alerts remain in place through Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 144659-1749502036958.png">Some cities will see temps well above average into Thursday. Boise will see a high of 98° on Tuesday and still be well above average through Thursday. Temperatures for cities like Seattle and Portland will gradually drop to near normal levels by the end of this week, bringing relief from the above-average temperatures.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 072434-1749475481290.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749246232859.png"></p><h1>SOUTHWEST</h1><p>While the Northwest is very toasty, the Desert Southwest will be looking at very hot temperatures this week. Extreme Heat Warnings are now issued for parts of the Southwest, including Death Valley and Las Vegas, through Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/through tuesddddy-1749520463768.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/tuesday throrhrorr-1749520295631.png"></p>

Record-Breaking Heat  For the Northwest

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Alana Cameron was born and raised in Canada in the city of Mississauga, just outside of Toronto. Alana is the oldest of 4 siblings, all close in age, and grew up playing outside with them in all types of weather. After graduating high school, Alana moved to study at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna for a year before transferring to Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Atmospheric Science. Upon completion, Alana moved back to Toronto where she completed a post-grad degree in Meteorology at York University. After her post-grad, she went on to complete another post-grad in Broadcast Journalism - TV News at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. During her final year of studies she had the privilege of interning with the best in the business in Canada at The Weather Network. Once she finished her internship, she got the call from small-town Denison, Texas where she accepted a job as an on-air meteorologist at KTEN-TV, right in tornado alley, covering severe weather from Sherman/Denison (North Texas) to Ada (Southern Oklahoma). After the most active tornado season Oklahoma had seen in May 2019 (105 tornadoes!) Alana is excited to join WeatherNation to cover weather all across the nation. If you're interested in following her on social media she can be found @alanacameronwx!

Alana Cameron

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<p>A large upper-level low is bringing severe weather to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. Storms will continue through Tuesday, bringing 60 mph winds to the eastern seaboard. <strong>ABOVE - </strong>The Storm Prediction Center has maintained a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> (level 2 out of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes all possible.</p><h2>Forecast Timing</h2><p>Scattered storms along the frontal boundary are likely to continue overnight, with damaging winds as the main threat. These storms will continue ahead of the front through Tuesday, where an isolated severe threat will be possible.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/WDDDWW-1749515417497.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 140757-1749499831100.png"></p><h2>Rainfall Forecast</h2><p>The other thing to watch out for, especially with multiple rounds of storms, is flooding. A few more inches will be possible, in areas that have seen plenty of rain recently and usually aren't very receptive to a lot anyway. Isolate downpours will be possible with any storms that develop.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 165038-1749509441978.png">For more details on how this could impact temperatures and wildfire smoke, be sure to tune into WeatherNation at :10 past the hour.</p>

Severe Weather Threatens Millions in the Northeast

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Kevin Schneider

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<p>After a busy end to the week, with a powerful line of storms prompting a <strong>MODERATE</strong> risk from the Storm Prediction Center, the weather sticks around. Storms easily reached 70-80 mph with their winds, with a few touching 100 MPH! Thankfully, the next few days shouldn't be nearly as intense...</p><p>Severe Thunderstorm Warnings capable of <strong>80+ mph</strong> winds prompted some emergency managers to sound the sirens Sunday night:</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/VO_060825_RSC_PLANO, TX_MEH VIDEO BUT BRO BE LIKE, SHOULDNT BE OUTSIDE DURING TOR WARNING, SIRENS GOING OFF_TW_@Andreaz_Intel_CG_060925-1749476734049.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>SETUP</h1><p>While one line of storms has moved out to sea and fizzled, our next threat is already gearing up. On the western periphery of our ragged boundary, unstable air is already starting to build. This will lay the groundwork for another batch of storms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 074111-1749476482110.png"></p><h1>TIMING</h1><p>We have been seeing strong and severe storms the last few days over Texas. These storm chances will continue the next few days as a frontal boundary lingers.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/texasss ovovv-1749515537029.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h1>WHAT TO EXPECT</h1><p>The biggest risk looks to be damaging winds again, but large hail will be a factor, too. Expect some storms to linger overnight, with another round in place on Tuesday afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/overnighttttttddddd-1749518350851.png"></p><p>The risk for severe storms will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 165212-1749509537403.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 165223-1749509547106.png"></p>

Texas Can't Seem to Shake the Severe Threat

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<p>We saw an active day across the southeast with severe storms bringing damaging winds and hail. The severe threat will continue overnight with a marginal risk (above) for severe storms. </p><h1>OVERNIGHT </h1><p>Overnight,  more severe weather is possible with more complexes moving from the Southern Plains back into the Deep South. The primary threats will be damaging winds and hail. A lower-level threat is expected to push to the coast on Tuesday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/hhhhjjjj-1749515914719.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Rainfall</h1><p>Heavy rainfall remains a critical concern, with hourly rates surpassing one inch in many areas. This raises the alarm for flash flooding, especially in urban centers and low-lying zones with poor drainage.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 164735-1749509259603.png"></p>

Severe Storms Overnight in South

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Tracey Anthony

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<h2>Eastern Pacific Ocean</h2><p>Barbara is officially a hurricane, category 1 in strength. Winds have picked up to 75 mph, and anything at this speed is considered a hurricane.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 144755-1749502089366.png">Another tropical storm, Cosme, has formed west of Barbara. Cosme is on the cusp of becoming a hurricane with sustained winds of 70 mph. Eventually, those two systems will cross paths in the Pacific.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 144856-1749502160722.png"></p><p>THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/tropical-formation-likely-along-the-west-coast-of-mexico"><strong>"Fujiwara Effect" Impacted Emilia and Fabio in E. Pacific</strong></a></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06092-1749509804269.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>If you have travel plans around Acapulco or the SW coast of Mexico, flooding, rough surf, and wind impacts are possible. If this happens, the track of the tropical low could become less predictable. While these systems are expected to remain mostly offshore, a slight change could mean a big difference for the coast of Mexico. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 165658-1749509822949.png">Barbara will drift off toward the west-northwest over the coming days. It is expected to become a hurricane, with the most recent forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 165713-1749509837903.png"></p><p>The next name for the Eastern Pacific systems after Barbara and Cosme, will be Dalila, which could exist simultaneously.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-08 212214-1749439355922.png">NOAA and Colorado State are expecting an above-average season in the Atlantic Basin. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-average-2025-hurricane-season">Click here to read more.</a></p><h2>Atlantic Basin</h2><p>As we look ahead, the Climate Prediction Center is highlighting a region (below) with low confidence in the formation of a tropical system in the western Caribbean or southwestern Gulf, also known as the Bay of Campeche. This doesn't indicate a system is expected, so be sure to stay up to date with the 7-Day forecast from the National Hurricane Center.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 173011-1749166218384.png"><br>Better chances for formation around mid-June are expected in the Eastern Pacific, which <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/an-area-to-watch-in-the-pacific-already"><u>already has one name crossed off the list</u></a>.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">A system in the Gulf or western Atlantic is not unusual in June, which typically has warmer water early in the season compared to the <em>main development region</em> (MDR) in the Atlantic (between the Caribbean and west Africa).</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">The early season will more often see more tropical storms than hurricanes, but hurricanes can form and impact the United States, so it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/hurricane-prep-week-2025"><u>always best to be prepared</u></a>. Andrea is the first name on the list in the Atlantic in 2025.</p>

Chris Tomer

Barbara and Cosme Strengthen in the Eastern Pacific

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<p><strong>CANADA - </strong>Massive wildfires continue to burn in the Canadian Prairies, which have lead to evacuations and millions of acres of land, property, and forest burned. These fires are primarily burning in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as in Alberta, and a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report">state of emergency</a> has been declared. According to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ciffc.net/"><strong><em>Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre</em></strong></a>, CIFFC, 224 fires are active in Canada.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-09 071847-1749475136356.png">Smoke Overhead</h1><p>The smoke from these fires has blanketed the United States, prompting air quality alerts across the Upper Midwest and Northeast. The forecast below shows where smoke will be visible overhead and doesn't necessarily indicate where air quality will be impacted.<br>A trough moving through Canada will help to re-establish northerly flow, allowing thick smoke to return to the Midwest and Northeast on Monday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-09 07-20-42-1749475285116.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Near Surface Smoke / Air Quality Impacts</h1><p>This model displays where smoke will be most dense near the ground, highlighting areas where air quality impacts are more likely. Air Quality alerts have been dropped, where they were in place for portions of Minnesota and the Great Lakes.</p><p></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-09 07-21-02-1749475291854.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p> While wildfire smoke is covering portions of the Northeast and Midwest, much of the rest of the country is staying relatively smoke free.</p>

More Wildfire Smoke Spills South

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<h2></h2><p></p><h1>TIMING</h1><p>Storms will move through overnight, impacting cities like Dallas. Expect more storms to develop on Monday, following the cold front.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/jlfjfjfjff-1749431739952.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>With <strong>significant winds</strong> upwards of 80-100 mph possible, it's important to understand what a derecho is. <strong>WHAT IS A DERECHO?</strong> Meteorologist Patrick explains:</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/PKG_TRT 1.41_HOW DERECHOS FORM_PATRICK CRAWFORD_DW_031725-1749409740412.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Severe Weather Outlook - Monday &amp; Tuesday</h2><p>Energy from the cold front will drop south on Monday, shifting the higher severe weather threat to the east.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-08 130039-1749409248315.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-08 130043-1749409287115.png">Tune in at :30 past the hour for the latest forecast in the Southern Plains.</p>

Severe Weather Outbreak In Southern Plains

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<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; color: #454545;">Rob grew up in South Florida, where daily afternoon storms and hurricanes piqued his interest in meteorology early on. That interest was fostered by his teachers and his father, who one time brought him onto the roof of their home to watch a funnel cloud move through the Everglades several miles away. Years of filmmaking and tv production in high school gradually pushed him toward broadcast meteorology at Florida State University, where he joined and eventually led the student run daily weather show. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology, he began his career at KESQ in Palm Springs, California before heading to KFSN in Fresno and WLOS in Asheville, North Carolina. He has covered a diverse array of extreme weather events, including haboobs and flash flooding in the desert, extreme snow in the Sierra, hurricanes, and Appalachian ice storms. He also enjoys telling stories and reporting about weather issues.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a></span></p>

Rob Bradley

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<p><strong>Hurricane Season has begun in the Eastern Pacific basin! </strong>The season officially kicked off on May 15. Almost two weeks after the start of the season, tropical depression One-E formed and was quickly upgraded to Tropical Storm Alvin.</p><h1>Alvin</h1><p>TD-1E strengthened to Tropical Storm Alvin on Thursday, but quickly reached its peak intensity Thursday evening before it started to weaken on Friday. The storm is expected to weaken to a remnant low as it nears Cabo San Lucas Saturday, but will still pack scattered heavy showers.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 053724-1748691617272.png">Moisture from this system is expected to move into portions of the Southwest this weekend, increasing chances for thunderstorms and flooding.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-30 053532-1748604940060.png">Next System</h1><p>The next system in the Eastern Pacific basin may not be far behind Alvin. An area of low pressure could form west of Guatemala next week. With conditions favorable for development, Barbara may not be far behind Alvin. Steering currents would likely take this system to the west away from Central America.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 054558-1748691965709.png"></p><h1>Pacific Tropical Climatology</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 073348-1747748094171.png"> Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p><p></p>

First Named Storm of the Season in the Pacific, Alvin Heads Toward Baja

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Next System

Pacific Tropical Climatology

Record-Breaking Heat For the Northwest

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Severe Weather Threatens Millions in the Northeast

A large upper-level low is bringing severe we

Texas Can't Seem to Shake the Severe Threat

After a busy end to the week, with a powerful

Severe Storms Overnight in South

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Barbara and Cosme Strengthen in the Eastern Pacific

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More Wildfire Smoke Spills South

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Severe Weather Outbreak In Southern Plains

TIMINGStorms will move through overnight, imp