<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>

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<p>Today is the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and right on cue we have something churning in the Gulf waters. An area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the Gulf of Mexico has been deemed "Invest 91" by the National Hurricane Center. That means it is being investigated by NHC and weather models are now being run on this area of low pressure. This disturbance currently has a 50% chance of formation within the next 48 hours and a 50% chance in the next 7 days. It's currently disorganized, but even a disorganized low in the Gulf can bring heavy rain and big impacts. Hurricane Hunters are expected to fly into this system today to find the low pressure center.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/gulf low-1685468779425.jpg">Showers and storms will develop along weak boundaries and sea breeze fronts over the next few days. Central and southern Florida are expected to see the most widespread showers and the heaviest rain through Saturday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 05-17-49-1685618291857.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Over the next 3 days, the heaviest rainfall will favor southern Florida with the risk of over 5" in spots. Generally, Florida's soils can handle this amount of moisture, but given how saturated some areas are flooding could definitely take place.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-01FL Rain-1685618204170.jpg">As a result, the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk for excessive rainfall through southern and central Florida over the next 3 days. Additionally, a flood watch is in effect for southern Florida for 2-4" of rainfall with 6"+ possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/2-1685564511431.jpg">For more on the wet weather forecast in the Sunshine State and for eyes on the Gulf, stay with WeatherNation for the latest forecast information.</p>

Potential Tropical Development in the Gulf

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Lucy Bergemann

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<p>Fires in Nova Scotia, Canada, have been raging and producing thick smoke over the last few days. A ridge of high pressure (above) is bringing smoke from the fires in western Canada and eastern Canada into the U.S. East Coast this week. That same ridge is helping to boost temperatures for the start of meteorological summer with highs running about 10-15° above average through the weekend. </p><h2>Smoke</h2><p>Many major cities are seeing air quality in the MODERATE category, meaning impacts could be felt to those with preexisting health conditions, but not expected to be severe. Likely you will just notice the haze on the horizon. The heaviest concentration of smoke will be through the day for the I-95 corridor of New York, Pennsylvania and down into Virginia. Be prepared for the smell and sight of smoke in the air. Later tonight the smoke pushes into central Pennsylvania and New York and disperses overnight. An incoming cold front Friday should help to scour away the smoke for the weekend too along with cooling down temperatures (more below). </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/aqi-1685627774299.jpg"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 07-51-46-1685627877971.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Heat</h2><p>Many records could be set across the Northeast as well in the coming days. 90-degree heat will be possible well into northern New England, with residents of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh feeling temperatures into the 90s by Friday! We usually don't see the 90s until late June, with this heat right on schedule for New York. Daily record high temperatures could fall as well by the end of the week across the northern U.S.. Highs will be widespread in the 80s and 90s, peaking on Friday. The heat won't make it past the weekend here, thanks to the same front that will help to clear out the smoke. However, the heat will persist into Saturday for parts of the Upper Midwest.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/heat dots-1685627861454.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/temp map-1685627730148.jpg">As the temps continue to rise, don't forget to check the backseat for pets or children. It only takes 10 minutes for temperatures to go from 90 to 109 in the car! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33 children died of vehicle heatstroke in 2022. A child can pass away once their body temperature reaches 107 degrees. Remember, hot car deaths are preventable. For more on the heat and smoke impacting the U.S., join WeatherNation for your latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Smoky & Hot Conditions Impacting the Northern U.S.

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<p>A stagnant pattern continues to produce severe thunderstorms through the western and central United States. Over the last two days, wind and hail reports have been common from South Dakota through Texas. Multiple days of severe weather are ahead as a trough moves through the Four Corners, including the risk of tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail.</p><h2>Thursday</h2><p>On Thursday the severe weather threat will be much more focused compared to large risk area on Wednesday, encompassing the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles as well as eastern New Mexico. Damaging hail will be the main risk but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out either along with damaging winds.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-01 Thu SPC-1685620505982.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-01 Thu Tor-1685620613235.jpg">Some showers and storms will be ongoing from yesterday but more storms develop along the nearly stationary dryline today. These will push into central Oklahoma by Thursday night and eventually into Kansas with mostly a heavy rainfall threat.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 05-57-49-1685621289480.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Friday</h1><p>Another risk of severe storms returns to the Southern Plains on Friday, pushing into the I-35 corridor in OK &amp; KS. An elevated risk for hail and wind (yellow region) is highlighted in western Texas. A few tornadoes are possible, especially between Lubbock and Midland. Hail is the primary concern, including the risk for giant hail in western Texas where hail stones could build to tennis ball size.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-01 Fri SPC-1685620653928.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-01 Fri Tor-1685620658811.jpg">A few showers could be around early, but the main event is likely to begin just after noon in the Panhandles. Complexes of strong storms are possible with enough energy to push through I-35 in the evening and overnight hours.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 05-58-16-1685621606296.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Check back for updates, and tune in to continue to follow this developing story on WeatherNation!</p>

Severe Weather Continues Across the Great Plains

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<p>There will be Heavy rainfall over the Plains States for several days as a few factors come into play. An onshore flow in the upper atmosphere bringing in Pacific moisture will meet with a surface low transporting Gulf moisture north. These two sources of moisture aid in producing showers and thunderstorms that will bring significant rainfall, prompting flood alerts.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1685620393377.jpg">Showers and storms fire off the higher terrain through the afternoon and evening hours over the next few days, moving from north to south. We will see storms carry into the overnight hours, especially in Montana and northern Idaho. While widespread severe weather is not likely, a few stronger storms are possible along the Wyoming/Nebraska border on Thursday. </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 06-55-08-1685624195815.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The bigger concern will be the risk of excessive rainfall, where the <span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26)">Weather Prediction Center has highlighted the risk Thursday and Friday. Upwards of 3" will be possible along the I-90 and I-25 corridors of the northern Rockies. A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for central Montana and eastern Wyoming due to heavy rainfall causing flooding. Watch out for rivers, creeks, and streams to be running high. </span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1 watch warn-1685621308208.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1 excessive rainfall-1685621426924.jpg">As the potential for rain shifts to the east, we will see ridging move back into the Western U.S., increasing the temperatures through the beginning of June. High temperatures this weekend will be well into the 80s for the I-5 corridor and inland locations, and the longer-term pattern shows the above-average temperature trend continuing.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1 temps-1685621490256.jpg">For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Flood Threat for the Northern Rockies This Week

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<p>A cutoff area of low pressure is migrating from the Pacific into the Four Corners region in the Southwest U.S. This storm system is overall weak but will still provide enough upper-level energy to assist with daily thunderstorm development over the Southwest. Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Panhandle and Northeast New Mexico where we expect moisture in our upper atmosphere to collide with the dryline, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Severe%20Weather%20Continues%20Across%20the%20Great%20Plains"><strong><em>producing widespread showers and storms</em></strong></a>, which will continue heavy rainfall. This region has seen much above average rainfall within the last month, and while it should help the ongoing drought conditions, additional rainfall could overwhelm the soils.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/sw flood alerts-1685564748911.jpg">We expect the heaviest rainfall to continue today and Friday with rainfall totals in the Texas panhandle on the order of 4-5". The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk of excessive rainfall today where the flood alerts is in place, meaning confidence in the flood potential due to torrential rainfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/slot0-1685581058436.jpg">Additional flood concerns sit across the rest of the Southwest where lingering snowpack and daily thunderstorm activity can lead to excessive runoff through our rivers, creeks and streams. Please do not drive through flooded roadways and watch out if you live near a recent area burn scar. 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 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".</p><p>For more on the Southwest forecast, join us for your Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.</p>

Cutoff Low Brings Flood Threat to the Southwest

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Patrick Crawford has always been a huge weather buff! He grew up in Plano, Texas, and it was there that he experienced what Mother Nature was capable of doing. He would always turn on the television to see what local meteorologists were saying about the weather. That's when he realized he wanted to be a meteorologist.

Patrick graduated from Northern Illinois University (’04) with a degree in Meteorology and a double minor in Mathematics and Geography. Broadcast Meteorology has been great to him and he has been able to work in television markets all across the country. Some of his stops have included New Orleans, Green Bay and even Yuma, Arizona. He is so excited to be part of the WeatherNation team.

He has been awarded the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) weather seal from the American Meteorological Society.

Feel free to catch up with Patrick Crawford on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistPC/">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/MeteorologistPC">Twitter</a> pages.

Patrick Crawford

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<p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) risk for portions of Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin. Hail will be the main threat but damaging winds will also be likely. This follows hail from the same system on Monday in the Dakotas.</p><p>The peak of storm activity will be associated with warmer afternoon temperatures before letting up by the evening. Storms continue into the overnight hours, as more moisture and energy arrive from the west.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/mnstorms-1685490007006.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Forecast rainfall totals will be locally higher where stronger storms are expected to move through. Currently, there is a risk of excessive rain that may lead to localized flooding. Since there is a persistent and slow-moving pattern, some storms are capable of producing up to 3" of rainfall. This would be good news for the drought in western Iowa.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/rainfall-1685461597072.jpg">More on this story can be watched live at :30 minutes past the hour during the Central Regional forecast. Join us!</p>

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

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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!

Taban Sharifi

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<p>Scattered thunderstorms are expected to ignite this afternoon once again for some of the same cities that have already been impacted by heavy rain and severe storms. Below, are some reports taken from Sunday that include very large hail and very strong winds.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_plains hail-1685328845080.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_plains winds-1685328850346.jpg"></p><h2><strong>Severe Outlook</strong></h2><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal outlook for areas south of San Antonio, TX. The rest of the state is under a general thunderstorm risk. Large hail and gusty winds will be the primary threats with any severe thunderstorm for south Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-29 154643-1685396808937.png"></p><h2>Forecast Timing</h2><p>This afternoon, further storms will be possible. Notice that the storms ignite during the peak heating, t-storms will be anticipated until the sun sets, then the storms will settle down.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05292-1685396860925.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flood Potential</h2><p>Heavy rain has fallen over the past few days across much of the southern Plains. With further rainfall expected, flash flooding is possible. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall on Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-29 113210-1685381538416.png">Localized rainfall totals from storms have had a tendency to trigger flash flood warnings. These have been very slow-moving storms. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/4-1685365576898.jpg">For more on the storm threat, join WeatherNation for the latest forecast always streaming 24/7.</p>

More Active Weather for the Southern Plains

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An evacuation order was in effect for seven locations in Missoula County, Montana, late on Thursday, May 10, with the Clark Fork River expected to crest by May 11 at 13.29 feet.

Evacuations began earlier in the week and residents near the flooded areas were told to be prepared to evacuate as the river continued to rise.

The river levels around Missoula have not reached their current height since the 1970s, according to reports.

This footage shows fast flowing water on a residential street in Orchard Homes, Missoula, Montana.

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Evacuations Ordered in Missoula County, MT, Amid Worst Flooding in Decades

Potential Tropical Development in the Gulf

Today is the start of the Atlantic Hurricane

Smoky & Hot Conditions Impacting the Northern U.S.

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Severe Weather Continues Across the Great Plains

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Flood Threat for the Northern Rockies This Week

There will be Heavy rainfall over the Plains

Cutoff Low Brings Flood Threat to the Southwest

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Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MARG

More Active Weather for the Southern Plains

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