Taban Sharifi grew up in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego. She is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) with the American Meteorological Society (AMS). She has a B.S. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Systems and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Go Bruins! While in school, Taban was a meteorology intern with NBC LA. There she helped forecast daily weather for the greater Los Angeles region and created a playbook to deploy weather sensors for NBC owned-and-operated stations across the country. Her first on-air job took her to San Angelo, Texas, where she was a morning meteorologist and co-anchor. Working in West Texas gave her knowledge and experience covering severe storms. From there, she moved to Palm Springs, California. People think forecasting in California is sunshine all the time, but with temperatures in the 120’s, wildfires, damaging winds, floodings, and earthquakes, the forecasting kept her very busy! She also worked there as a general assignment reporter and told community stories. Taban is excited for the challenge and opportunity to forecast nationally with WeatherNation. She also looks forward to exploring all that Colorado has to offer!

Taban Sharifi

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The National Hurricane Center has designated an area in the Atlantic as Invest 94L. The chance of tropical formation has dropped even lower; there is now only a 10% chance of development as it moves into a hostile environment over the next few days. Wind shear will likely tear the circulation apart. The Spaghetti plot of 94-L shows the system moving to the west.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer tropics spag-1753150307914.jpg">In the Pacific, we are generally looking at the same setup. There is a wave between Mexico and Hawaii that has a small chance of development. Conditions will become too hostile for development. This will also be a short-lived feature if it survives this long. We will keep a close eye on this system to see if there is any potential tropical development heading to Hawaii.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot 2025-07-21 164302-1753137841827.png">

Chris Tomer

Tropical Development for Invest 94L is Lessening

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Tracey Anthony

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An upper-level trough from the Pacific Northwest will slide into the Northern Rockies into the High Plains. These winds provide lift and shear, and with sufficient atmospheric instability, thunderstorm development is expected each afternoon through at least the first part of next week, and afternoon storms will have the environment to stay strong overnight into the next morning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Web 1-1753101333740.png">Severe thunderstorms are possible through Thursday across the high plains. Hail, damaging wind, and tornado potential are all threats. These storms will likely keep their strength after the sun goes down. Nocturnal thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, so it's very important to stay weather-aware!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer plains tor overnight-1753150196281.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot 2025-07-21 162633-1753136799229.png">Storms have been firing off across the plains, and the threat will continue not only tonight, but the next few days. Damaging winds and hail will be the primary concern.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer high plains futurecast-1753143206026.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For more on your regional forecast, be sure to join us at :30!

Rounds of Thunderstorms Across the High Plains

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Extreme heat continues to impact several areas of the lower 48 thanks to a strong ridge of high pressure. This 'hot dome' will slide north and deliver extreme heat and humidity to St. Louis and Chicago.Extreme Heat Alerts and Heat Advisories are in effect across the Southern Plains through Thursday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer central heat warnings-1753142968494.jpg"> The Heat Risk for much of the country is red, which is a major level of heat risk. There are even some areas of purple, which is the highest level of heat danger: Extreme. These locations need to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated, and check on your neighbors.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot 2025-07-21 162229-1753136604530.png">Across the south, with the added humidity, feels-like temperatures will soar to the 110s for some. For instance, Nashville will feel like 113° this afternoon and 110° tomorrow! Be careful in the heat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot 2025-07-21 112332-1753118633868.png">Stay weather-aware and take heat seriously.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Web 10 -1753017961842.png">

Extreme Heat Impacts from the Plains to the Southeast

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Leftover moisture from Invest 93L will loop back around and re-hit the Gulf Coast with heavy rain between Tuesday-Saturday. Some places could see 3-7 inches of rainfall.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer se rain forecast-1753142066979.jpg"><h1>Timing</h1>On Tuesday you can see the start of the wet pattern. Heavy afternoon rain is likely through Saturday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer se futurecast-1753142080715.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Boomerang Moisture from Invest 93L Returns to Gulf Coast

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The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a marginal to slight risk for severe weather across portions of the Midwest. Strong winds and large hailstones will be possible with these storms. There will also be an isolated risk for tornadoes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer midwest svr overnight-1753063982731.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer midwest torn overnight-1753063953113.jpg"><h2>Forecast Timing</h2>Thunderstorms stay focused near this stationary front through Monday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer midwest futurecast-1753056929418.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flooding Threat</h2>Flood Watches remain in effect into Monday. Thunderstorms could deliver 1-3 inches of rain accumulation.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer midwest flood watches-1753056993526.jpg"> There is a moderate (level 3 out of 4) flooding threat for cities like Quincy, IL to Terra Haute, IN.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/tomer midwest excess overnight-1753064071471.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Severe Weather & Flooding for the Midwest

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A fire tornado was spotted near La Sal, Utah on Saturday, July 12 (below). This is also known as a firenado or fire whirl. <div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1944827307769913683" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1944827307769913683"></div>This formed because of the Deer Creek Fire burning in Utah. The fire is over 14,000 acres and 7% contained. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weather.gov/gjt/12July2025_FireInducedTornado">National Weather Service out of Grand Junction, CO</a> has given this a preliminary EF-2 rating. They stated that the firenado was on the ground for about 12 minutes. The report put out states, "Many of the affected structures burned&nbsp;after the tornado occurred, but&nbsp;wind damage sustained by the remaining structures resulted in the tornado being given an&nbsp;EF-2 rating."No residents or fire personnel were injured. <h2>How does a firenado happen?</h2>1. Intense Heat from a Wildfire: A large wildfire produces an enormous amount of heat, which causes the air directly above it to rapidly rise. This rising hot air creates a powerful updraft.2. Spinning Air is Introduced: If there are strong winds or turbulent conditions nearby, they can introduce rotation into this updraft. The rotation could be from wind shear (a change in wind direction or speed with height) or from nearby topography funneling the wind.3. Vortex Tightens and Strengthens: As the hot air continues to rise and spin, it forms a vortex — similar to a dust devil. The spinning column of air can tighten and intensify, pulling flames, smoke, ash, and burning debris upward into the air.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/07168-1752693521959.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Rob Bradley

EF-2 Firenado from the Deer Creek Fire in Utah

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

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A cold front pushing through the Eastern Seaboard was responsible for dozens of reports of flash flooding on Monday, so much so that the Governor of New Jersey declared a State of Emergency for flash flooding. The subway system in New York City saw quickly rising waters.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1945122429342282186" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1945122429342282186"></div>Many areas broke numerous records for the day! NYC's Central Park clocked in 2.07" of rainfall in one hour. That makes it the second-highest one-hour rainfall total to ever be recorded in Central Park.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot 2025-07-15 061632-1752581880381.jpg"><h2>More Flooding is Possible: Through Sunday</h2>A cold front is now moving through the Northeast. Most of New England is expected to be dry on Friday. However, the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions remain very muggy as the front stalls and the storm system rolls in. A Flood Watch has been issued from SE Ohio through the Outer Banks of North Carolina.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/1-1752894692200.png"> For the upcoming weekend, the Northeast can expect more scattered showers and thunderstorms as the next system from the Midwest swings eastward, bringing the severe weather threat back to the north (to Boston) by Sunday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/New Baron Video 3-1752894805980.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Heavy rain will be possible with many of the stronger storms through the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/1-1752894842392.png"><h2>Severe Threat</h2>Sunday, the threat of severe weather will return. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, so be prepared for the potential of downed trees and powerlines.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot 2025-07-18 052127-1752837704848.png">More on your Eastern Regional Forecast can be found 10 past the hour on WeatherNation.

Jesse Kelley

Flooding Threat Remains Elevated in the East

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Hurricane Season has begun in the Eastern Pacific basin! 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.<h1>Alvin</h1>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.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-30 053532-1748604940060.png">Next System</h1>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.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-31 054558-1748691965709.png"><h1>Pacific Tropical Climatology</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 073348-1747748094171.png"> Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

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

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Next System

Pacific Tropical Climatology

Tropical Development for Invest 94L is Lessening

The National Hurricane Center has designated

Rounds of Thunderstorms Across the High Plains

An upper-level trough from the Pacific Northw

Extreme Heat Impacts from the Plains to the Southeast

Extreme heat continues to impact several area

Boomerang Moisture from Invest 93L Returns to Gulf Coast

Leftover moisture from Invest 93L will loop b

Severe Weather & Flooding for the Midwest

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued

EF-2 Firenado from the Deer Creek Fire in Utah

A fire tornado was spotted near La Sal, Utah

Flooding Threat Remains Elevated in the East

A cold front pushing through the Eastern Seab