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.

Jesse Kelley

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<p>This weekend, a huge ridge of high pressure moves into the Northwest! Temperatures will be at times above twenty degrees normal in cities like Portland and Boise. Heat alerts have been issued for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho for the very hot temperatures.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749245887113.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749245911187.png"></p><p>Record highs are likely from Sunday into early next week. Temperatures will gradually drop to near normal levels by end of next week. Some residents in this region my not have properly air conditioning so find ways to beat heat especially during the hottest parts of the afternoon!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749246195950.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749246232859.png"></p><p></p><h1>SOUTHWEST</h1><p>While the Northwest is very toasty, the Desert Southwest will be looking at very hot temperatures this weekend into next week. No alerts yet for the Southwest but some could be issued closer to Sunday!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749246465175.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749246488201.png"></p>

Record Heat Likely For the Northwest

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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>An upper-level low system pressure was responsible for flooding rains and severe thunderstorms in the southwest continues to push eastward into the Plains. A trailing system will keep the Southern Plains and Rockies under the threat for severe storms and flooding through Sunday.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1930818174481477861" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1930818174481477861"></div><p>Thursday's system produced numerous severe storms, including this intense tornado to the west of Lubbock! Texas also saw hail over grapefruit size and a wind gust over 100 mph on Thursday.</p><h1>Outlooks</h1><h2>Friday</h2><p>A double enhanced risk has been issued for Friday around the Front Range and Southern Plains. These higher risks are for hail damage, including significant hail. <br><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 071132-1749215547424.png"></p><p>Several tornadoes are possible as well, with a better chance from the I-25 corridor in Colorado into west Texas.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 071139-1749215555281.png"><br>Saturday</h2><p>The higher threat on Saturday shifts to the east as the low pressure system tracks toward the Mississippi. Wind and hail will remain the primary threats but a tornado or two will be possible as well. </p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 071145-1749215561960.png"><br>Sunday</h2><p>As upper-level energy increases on Sunday, a higher risk does as well. A level 3 risk (enhanced) has already been issued from the Red River Valley back into the Texas Panhandle. Significant severe weather will be possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 071151-1749215569746.png"></p><h1>Forecast</h1><p>The rinse and repeat pattern will continue as discrete storms initiate in the Rockies and along the dry-line, before pushing east and eventually congealing into wind driven clusters, known as MCSs, into the overnight hours.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-06 07-18-22-1749215961253.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Tune in at :30 past the hour for the latest forecast in the Southern Plains.</p>

Patrick Crawford

Southwest Flooding Turns to Plains Severe

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Brittany Lockley

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<p>Over the next few days, a dangerous stretch of severe weather will be unfolding across the southern tier of the country. The primary threats are heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, and the risk of tornadoes that will impact millions. The severe weather has been impacting the southern plains all week. Thursday, Texas saw five inch hail.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 071141-1749215526958.png"></p><p>An area of high pressure sits across south Texas, increasing the upper level winds over the southern plains. At the surface, a frontal boundary, stretching from the Southern Plains to the Southeast, will be persistent over the same regions through Saturday.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span></p><p>An<strong> enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) </strong>has been issued for Texas and Oklahoma. The most serious threats include damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.&nbsp;A <strong>slight risk (level 2 out of 5) </strong>continues into the southeast.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 071520-1749215740998.png"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 064617-1749214177753.jpg"></p><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. Portions of Tennessee and Kentucky face an flash flood threat due to expected rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches, or more in isolated pockets.<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span>In the next seven days, Oklahoma and Texas could pick up an additional 2-5" of rain with isolated heavier totals.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749167051305.png"></p><p>The Southern Plains, including parts of Texas, Oklahoma, and southeastern Colorado, are at highest risk for intense thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and tornadoes. Meanwhile, the Southeast, particularly Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle, can expect widespread rain, localized flooding, and severe wind gusts.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/FORECAST-1749243286341.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>A Flood Watch has been issued for parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. As we have reminded everyone quite a bit, remember TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749243804997.png">Residents in the affected areas are urged to remain weather-aware, keep emergency kits ready, and identify safe shelter locations in case conditions deteriorate. This event is part of a relentless storm season that has already caused significant damage and loss of life across several states. For ongoing updates, forecasts, and safety information, tune into WeatherNation TV.&nbsp;</p>

Severe Threat Looms Over the South: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds Expected

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<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><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104834-1748537884478.png">Eastern Pacific Ocean</h2><p>We are monitoring a high chance for tropical development in the Eastern Pacific Ocean for TWO different systems. Conditions look favorable for development this weekend into next week. If you have travel plans around Acapulco or the SW coast of Mexico, flooding, rough surf, and wind impacts are possible. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-06 072126-1749216125331.png"></p><p>Models have been hinting at the quick development of both systems. If this happens, the track of the tropical low could become less predictable.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-06 07-23-05-1749216224688.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>While these systems are expected to remain mostly offshore, a slight change could mean a big difference for the coast of Mexico. 3-5 inches of rain are already in the forecast near Acapulco.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 062733-1749126469683.png">The next name for the Eastern Pacific tropical names will be Barbara. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-01 080532-1748786736866.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>

Tropics: Looking Ahead & Eastern Pacific Lows

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<p><strong>CANADA - </strong>Massive wildfires continue to burn in the Canadian Prairies, leading 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, 202 fires are active in Canada.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-04 205217-1749091955146.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><br>Smoke should become less noticeable by Friday morning for many areas, however, a trough moving through Canada will help to re-establish northerly flow by Sunday, allowing thick smoke to return to the Midwest and Northeast to start the next work week.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1749165357091.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 remain in place through Thursday morning as smoke will remain impactful. Try to limit any outdoor activities and listen to your body.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1749165235960.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Here are the aforementioned<strong> Air Quality Alerts, </strong>spanning from the U.S. Plains, Upper Midwest, and into the northeastern U.S.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749176689111.png"></p><p>Be sure to monitor your local air quality and limit time outdoors if it reaches levels that will affect your health. This won't be until the AQ reaches the "unhealthy" category for most people.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749164697641.png"></p><p>While wildfire smoke is covering portions of the Northeast and Midwest, much of the rest of the country is staying relatively smoke free.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1749164657542.png"></p><p></p>

Wildfire Smoke Thins, Another Round Looms

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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><strong>FLORIDA </strong>- Over the past couple of days, heavy rain has saturated the parched soils of South Florida. Key Largo recorded an impressive 8.32 inches of rainfall over just 48 hours.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 054054-1749123665140.jpg"></p><p>The system responsible, along with an upper-level low (top of page), is shifting from Florida into Georgia and the Carolinas on Thursday. This will draw tropical moisture northward, increasing the risk for flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> (Level 2 of 4) for flash flooding on Thursday across portions of eastern North Carolina, with localized rainfall totals potentially exceeding 5 inches.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 053936-1749123601218.jpg"></p><h2>Rain Timing</h2><p>Thunderstorm activity is winding down overnight. However, on Thursday, more scattered storms are likely near the upper low across Georgia and the Carolinas, and some coastal heavy rain is likely. A cold front arriving later this week and into the weekend will bring yet another round of rain.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1749085257712.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Rainfall Totals</h2><p>Localized totals of up to 5 inches are possible from now through the end of the week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-05 054027-1749123632180.jpg">For more on how your weekend weather may be impacted, be sure to join us at :10 past the hour for your eastern regional forecast.</p>

Florida System Heads for Southeast Coast

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Kevin Schneider

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<p><strong>EARLIER</strong> - An observed tornado was spotted in the St. Louis area on Wednesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service of St. Louis, this looked to be much weaker than the tornado that happened on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&amp;issuedby=LSX&amp;product=PNS&amp;format=CI&amp;version=4&amp;glossary=0">May 16, 2025</a>, where Mayor Spencer estimated $1 billion in damage occurred.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1930357743967175114" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1930357743967175114"></div><h1>Outlook</h1><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued an extensive <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe storms spanning from Texas through Michigan through tonight along a long cold front.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-04 144703-1749070038364.png">Severe weather is likely anywhere along and ahead of this frontal boundary. It's where temperatures are warm (causing buoyancy) and moisture and instability is high.</p><h2>Timing</h2><p>Here's a look at the influence this front will have from the Ozarks to the Great Lakes. Now, during afternoon heating, the severe threat is the highest, but storms will continue along the boundary through tonight.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-04 rnc side-1749070241617.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Across Texas, storms are likely to move through as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-04 rsc-1749070297895.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As this cold front moves through, some areas, especially Oklahoma and Missouri, can anticipate a LOT of rainfall. We have already seen numerous areas of flooding, and that threat will continue as this system moves east. The shades of red in our forecast models suggest upwards of 3-6" of rainfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/tomer us precip-1748997019099.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.</p>

Midwest to Texas - Severe Weather Threat

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We've heard Toto bless the rains down in Africa, but what about the snow?

Well, the Sahara Desert actually received 16" of rare snow Sunday, January 7th. This is the second winter in a row after a snowless streak of nearly 40 years. December of 2016 was the last time the Sahara Desert saw snow.

https://twitter.com/Strange_Sounds/status/950119545167077377

How does this happen? Well, a high pressure over Europe ushered in a very cold air mass into northern Africa.

https://twitter.com/Tonylean/status/950412965576093696

You can even see that snow all the way from space. Check out a view from NASA satellites where you can see the blanket of snow in a very unusual spot.

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Now when you listen to this song just replace "rain" with "snow."

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY

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For WeahterNation, Meteorologist Kate Mantych

Bless the SNOW Down in Africa

Record Heat Likely For the Northwest

This weekend, a huge ridge of high pressure m

Southwest Flooding Turns to Plains Severe

An upper-level low system pressure was respon

Severe Threat Looms Over the South: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds Expected

Over the next few days, a dangerous stretch o

Tropics: Looking Ahead & Eastern Pacific Lows

As we look ahead, the Climate Prediction Cent

Wildfire Smoke Thins, Another Round Looms

CANADA - Massive wildfires continue to burn i

Florida System Heads for Southeast Coast

FLORIDA - Over the past couple of days, heavy

Midwest to Texas - Severe Weather Threat

EARLIER - An observed tornado was spotted in