Lauren Bostwick grew up in the small town of Aledo, Texas. Her interests have always involved sports, science, and of course, the weather! After interning at KBTX in College Station, she graduated from Texas A&amp;M University with a B.S. in Meteorology. During her time at Texas A&amp;M she became efficient in many areas of meteorology such as analyzing the radar, detecting severe weather, and forecasting for different regions. Straight out of college, Lauren started her career as a Weekend Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at CBS7 in Odessa, Texas. Due to the large coverage area, she was responsible for forecasting for many types of terrain stretching from the Big Bend National Park to southeastern New Mexico. She has experienced reporting on a variety of severe weather events, such as tornadoes, disastrous flooding events, and the devastating February 2021 winter storm. Lauren is thrilled to be a part of the WeatherNation team. Say howdy to Lauren on <a href="https://twitter.com/LBostwickWX">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LBostwickWX">Facebook</a>!

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<p>South Carolina and western Georgia are in for some stronger thunderstorms today with westerly flow in the upper levels of the atmosphere combined with low-level moisture. The combination of these features will help bring in a few stronger thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Cities in Georgia and South Carolina reported 1.00" hailstones Tuesday as storms moved through the area.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/5-1686130915449.jpg"></p><h1>Wednesday &amp; Thursday</h1><p>Wednesday's isolated severe weather risk remains over coastal South Carolina and Georgia. An incoming cold front Wednesday afternoon will create more widespread showers and storms. The threats remain damaging wind and hail with the potential for a few isolated strong wind gusts.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/7-1686130897106.jpg">The strongest activity will flare up in the afternoons due to daytime heating. Showers and storms continue from Wednesday into Thursday morning along a cold front draped around the I-20 corridor. That same front then pushes south into southern Georgia and northern Florida throughout the day, prompting more storms for the area before it starts to clear the coast late Thursday night. All modes of severe weather are possible on Thursday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/3-1686130905531.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As a result of the severe weather potential with the incoming front, the Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a large area of Georgia, northern Florida, and eastern Alabama with the threat of severe weather on Thursday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/8-1686130888186.jpg">Get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!</p>

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S.

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<p>An upper-level low is bringing cooler air to the Northeast as well as ushering in wildfire smoke from Canada. This is thanks to counter-clockwise air flow around the area of low pressure, putting much of the Great Lakes and Northeast under northerly flow. Many cities in the northern U.S. are dealing with hazy skies and big impacts to air quality that will continue this week. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2-1686129977544.jpg">The upper-level ridging in the central U.S. and troughing in the northeast will cause smokey air to travel south from Canada into the northeast. Air quality alerts have been issued (by state health departments). Regardless if under an alert or not, the smoke will be widespread throughout the region and will lower the air quality in the upcoming days.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1686130080016.jpg">Forecast models show a dense plume of smoke heading for areas like western New York and New Jersey on Wednesday; meanwhile, the Midwest will clear out a bit of the haze on Wednesday. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1686130234259.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>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 today in northern Michigan.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/3-1686130436890.jpg">Below is the latest on the timing for showers and storms across the Northeast.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2-1686130550978.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Highs Wednesday through Friday will be below average 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/2023/06/4-1686130589324.jpg">For more information on the Northeast, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Low Pressure Brings Smoke, Showers, & Cool Air to the Northeast

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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!

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<p>The multi-day flood threat continues in the Great Plains from Denver to Amarillo as a constant stream of moisture works in from the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific. This moisture then hits the Rockies, producing daily thunderstorms, some of which will be severe. The ground in this area is overly saturated (shown by the blues and greens above), meaning additional moisture will be difficult to absorb and easier for water to rise.</p><h2>Flooding</h2><p>The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk for excessive rainfall through Wednesday, from WY through southern TX with the <strong>MARGINAL </strong>risk (lowest threat level) and a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> risk of flooding through NM and CO. Any thunderstorm that develops could quickly put down 1-2" of rainfall, overwhelming soils and creating flood concerns.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_west excess-1686098025569.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Indications are for anywhere from 1-3" of rainfall over the next three days. While this may not seem like a lot of rain for other parts of the country, this much rainfall in a short period of time in the Great Plains can cause major issues. The other thing we will be watching will be for rainfall over recent area burn scars, especially in New Mexico where rainfall could cause mudslides and debris flow.</p><h2>Severe Weather</h2><p>In addition to the flood threat we also have the risk of severe storms, developing along the dryline through Wednesday. There is a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) threat for most of New Mexico and southwest Texas. Primary threats are damaging winds and hail. Storms don't look to be as intense compared to last week's severe weather, but they will be widespread, meaning the flood concern will be elevated.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_rsw spc-1686102715677.jpg">The potential for strong damaging winds and large hail remains in the forecast Wednesday for cities like Roswell, NM and Ozona, TX.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc tx wed-1686053359193.jpg">Some of these forecasted storms will continue into the overnight hours, pushing into central Texas as MCS's or Mesoscale Convective Systems, producing heavy rain and lightning. More storms develop in the hills on Wednesday with similar threats. Storms will be widespread at times, bringing torrential rainfall to already saturated soils.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_rsw 18z new-1686098127207.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for your central and western regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.</p>

Flood Threat from Colorado to Central Texas this Week

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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!

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<p>An area of high pressure currently over the central U.S. will "retrograde" this week, meaning it will move opposite the typical flow of east to west. This will push moisture into the Pacific Northwest where temperatures are currrently running 10-20° above average. The increase in moisture will not only drop temperatures back a bit thanks to cloud cover, but also fire off a few showers and storms, some of which could be severe. Just to the south of this ridge is a cut-off area of low pressure in the Southwest, which will keep the region cool &amp; unsettled too. For more on the cut-off low and impacts on the pattern in the region, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/cutoff-low-brings-daily-storm-chances-to-the-southwest"><strong><em><u>click here</u></em></strong></a>.</p><h2>Temperatures</h2><p>Highs through Wednesday will be the warmest throughout the week with widespread 80s and 90s! As moisture and storm coverage increases Thursday and Friday, expect temperatures to drop back into the 70s and 80s. It will still be above average, but not to the same extent as the beginning of this week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot 2023-06-06 163815-1686091112521.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot 2023-06-06 163847-1686091132472.png"></p><h2>Severe Weather Threat</h2><p>The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted the potential for severe weather over the next three days. The upper level pattern combined with the topography will enhance lift and the damaging wind potential. Wednesday the threat migrates into the Snake River Valley. On Thursday the threat is localized to western Montana, northern Idaho and eastern Washington.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_rnw_spcs-1686102686913.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, and while we may only get a quick 0.5" of rain, it can overwhelm the ground. While most storms won't likely reach severe criteria (58 mph winds or 1 inch hail), they will still be capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and the threat of frequent lightning. Remember, "When thunder roars, head indoors". If you have outdoor plans, the mornings will definitely be your best chance of staying dry.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_RNW_FCST 18Z-1686097569699.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For the latest Flash Flood Warnings, download the WeatherNation app. Warnings will always be scrolling at the bottom of the screen. Numerous locations are under flood watches and warnings through the northwest.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_RNW_FLOOD ALERTS-1686097582877.jpg"></p><p>Forecast rainfall totals could exceed 1-4" in localized spots over the next several days with the largest threat of flooding over Central Montana. We will also be watching recent area burn scars for the risk of flash flooding, debris flow and mudslides.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_RNW_FCST RA-1686097609648.jpg">For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Temp Swings & Storm Chances in the Northwest

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<p>An area of low pressure "cutoff" from the main jet stream will sit over the Southwest through the end of this week, providing daily storm chances, cooler temperatures and even the potential for snow in the Sierra Nevada of California. While not unusual to see snow in the high country in the summer, it speaks to how impressive this snow season has been in California. Check out where our numbers stand... over 400% of what we typically see in early June in the southern Sierra. This speaks to how prolific our winter season was in California that all of our Sierra regions are running above average still. All of this moisture will continue to melt and lead to high running rivers, creeks and streams, so be mindful if you are hiking or traveling near waterways.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sierra snowpack-1686069963104.jpg">The upper level low-pressure system will keep the west unsettled and cooler, wrapping in Pacific moisture. When this moisture hits the higher elevations where temperatures are cool, we will likely see snowflakes fly! For the foothills and lower elevations, showers will mainly be heavy rain and lightning makers. We will be concerned about flash flooding over recent area burn scars and the risk for storms to spark new wildfires. If you see smoke, report it.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_RSW_18Z-1686097855113.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Check out the snow potential in the high country! A couple of inches of wet snowfall for the central Sierra! Rainfall totals will be on the order of half an inch, which again could create flood concerns so stay weather aware.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_RSW_FCST PRECIP-1686097911526.jpg">The risk for flooding over the next few days is isolated but still will remain possible as showers and storms stay consistent.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot 2023-06-06 163641-1686091015908.png">While temperatures may be "hot" compared to other regions of the country, the Colorado River Basin and Southwest are below average this week. Spots like Yuma and Las Vegas should be closing in on 100 and this week we will be in the 80s and 90s under cloud cover. Temps tick up by Friday for the interior Southwest as the low migrates back towards the coast, while staying consistently cool for much of California.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot 2023-06-06 163539-1686090943942.png">For more on the Southwest forecast, join us for your Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.</p>

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

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Kit grew up in the Piedmont of North Carolina outside of Charlotte, spending most of his childhood in Belmont, an old mill town on the Catawba River now grown into a bustling suburb. He had a passion for mathematics and science through grade school, having ambitions to become an architect, engineer, theoretical/astrophysicist, or geologist, but eventually choosing to pursue Meteorology. He went to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to obtain his degree, taking all electives on atmospheric sensing, tropical, and mesoscale meteorology for a full, in-depth understanding of the atmosphere (though he maintains on every hike, he should have taken more geology classes!) He interned at WCNC in Charlotte, learning the craft of presenting off-script and how to tell a weather story. After Graduation, he worked in the Quad Cities at WHBF-TV and KLJB-TV, the CBS/Fox affiliates. From there, he moved to Grand Island, Nebraska at KSNB-TV, the NBC affiliate for Central Nebraska. The active winters and severe seasons kept him busy, experiencing a wide range of wild weather. He remembers the most impactful event in March of 2019, when a massive snowmelt, heavy rain, and blizzard all struck the state in 36 hours. Kit later moved to the Denver area taking a job as a Producer with WeatherNation. He was brought on as a full-time on-air meteorologist in June of 2022 and can now be seen with the rest of the team on WeatherNation! You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter @KitCwx.

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<p>The Northern Plains have been quite rainy over the last few weeks, while parts of the Upper Midwest have been rather dry. Seen above, the last 30 days for much of the western plains have seen above and well above average precipitation. Meanwhile, places like Wisconsin, Central Minnesota, and Iowa have been a bit lower than normal. Compare the Drought Monitor between Early March and the last assessment from May 30th. Drought has expanded across much of the Midwest, while improving across parts of the Northern Plains!</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/March - Current Drought Monitor comparison-1686078796392.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>We'll continue to see the chance of rain for the next couple of days. Some of this could lead to some isolated flash flooding, though this will just be if any one particular storm drops an excess of rain in a short time. This is why we have a Marginal Excessive Rain Outlook from the WPC.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-06_wpc-1686103816901.jpg">Heading into Wednesday, similar areas, but extending down into Missouri, could see some isolated strong winds and large hail. The SPC has a marginal severe risk for the afternoon already in place.</p><p></p><p>The fronts in the vicinity will act as a focusing mechanism to help storms get started in the afternoon. Colder air above the surface will keep an unstable pattern in place for these storms to take on severe characteristics. While the rain will be scattered, there may be some spots which pick up a couple inches of rain at best. Much of this rain will fall on areas which are quite in need of a drink as the growing season has begun.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/RNC Total Rain-1686079820245.png">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.</p>

Plains & Upper Midwest Rain Continues

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<p>Hurricane Season is underway in the Atlantic and we have our eyes on potential development in the Northeast Atlantic with a low, but non-zero, threat of development over the next week. We've already had our first named storm of the season - Arlene - named the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. This was our second storm of the season, with a subtropical low from January registering as our first tropical system of 2023. The next name up on the list is Bret if this system in the Atlantic gets organized. The placement of this area of low pressure is a bit unusual for tropical development - we typically see June storms form in the Caribbean and move into the Gulf of Mexico. Not to say development elsewhere in the Basin is rare, its just climatologically not favored.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/june-1685991554952.jpg">As a reminder, both NOAA and forecasters at Colorado State University are calling for a near normal season, balancing the impact of warmer than average sea surface temperatures and the El Nino conditions expected to develop by the peak of hurricane season. They will play tug of war with the potential for storm development this year.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NOAA-1685991570866.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the tropics throughout hurricane season which runs through late November.</p>

Atlantic Hurricane Season: Watching the Tropics

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Another week, another March nor'easter set to deliver huge impacts to one city in particular.

Boston, Massachusetts is under a Winter Storm Warning, with high winds and major snow is expected on Tuesday and lasting into early Wednesday.

First, the forecast: Snow accumulations are expected to total 10 to 18 inches in metro Boston, with some locally higher amounts possible. This will be combined with winds up to 65 miles-per-hour (MPH) in the area, leading to high drifting and blowing of snow. The snow will taper down to light snow showers on Tuesday night, with leftover snow showers through much of Wednesday, although the main accumulations are expected on Tuesday.

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Winds and coastal flooding will both also be major hazards, as blizzard warnings are in place for Cape Ann and Cape Cod, just outside of Boston. Boston Public Schools are closed on Tuesday as well.

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A parking ban is in effect for the city starting Monday night at 7pm ET. Free and discounted parking at city garages will be available, according to the Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh. Boston's Logan Airport is bracing for widespread cancellations on Tuesday and Wednesday, and <a href="https://twitter.com/BostonLogan/status/973225877029949440">airlines are lifting change fees</a> for anyone trying to get out before the storm begins.

Boston's largest snow event this winter was a 13.4" snow on January 4th, and this storm could easily top that. With 42.3" of snow so far this winter, this storm will almost certainly push Boston's seasonal total above the seasonable average of 43.8".

Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Chris Bianchi

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Atlantic Hurricane Season: Watching the Tropics

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