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>As we turn the page from an active winter with plenty of snow, this week involves spring-like warmth building into the Northeast. A couple of rounds of snow and heavy rain are likely, along with the potential for freezing rain and ice.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot20260303082318png-1772551494124.png">With warmer air being ushered in, our next system will bring significant rainfall to the northeast. However, the freezing line was lifted; it's not completely gone. With some freezing temps overnight, ice buildup will remain possible, along with some snowfall across northern New England.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/norhteast t-1772677454322.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 174143-1772671313446.png"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 174208-1772671340156.png"></p><p>Across most of the Northeast, however, heavy rainfall is expected with our next system. Warmer temperatures will favor some of these high rainfall totals by the end of the work week. The heaviest totals we're seeing will likely reside across the Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 174250-1772671382238.png"></p><p>It has been a snowy and cold winter across the Northeast. Check out some of the current snow totals for the season in comparison to what is normal for the season!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-02 084520-1772466352663.png">More details can be found during your Eastern Regional Forecast, :10 past the hour on WeatherNation.</p><p></p>

Jackie Brown

Northeast: Snow & Ice Winds Down, Heavy Rain Ahead

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Kevin Schneider

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<p>Storms rumbled through the Plains early Wednesday. The strongest storms kicked out hailstones 1-2 inches in diameter on Wednesday morning! That will be an appetizer for the severe threat unfolding for the rest of the week! </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 073957-1772635438778.png"></p><h1>Outlooks</h1><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT risk for severe storms overnight with a threat for some tornadoes. This risk extends from Texas to the Ozarks to the Ohio River Valley. The threat of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two is possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143331-1772660037853.png">Through tonight, the tornado threat is a little higher in northern Arkansas and into Missouri through the Ozarks.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143344-1772660061804.png"></p><h1>Timing</h1><p>Overnight, we still see storms around. Please have multiple ways to get alerts, as all threats, including tornadoes. As we head into Thursday, spots like Oklahoma and Arkansas will have storms around to start your day.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/ovas-1772677716837.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p></p><p></p>

Severe Chances Ride Along Front Tonight

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<p>Severe season is coming in like a lion this year! After severe chances Wednesday, ANOTHER trough will dig in around virtually the same spot. That will keep many of the same places in the crosshairs for strong to severe storms.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-04 08-02-45-1772636585172.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>THURSDAY</h1><p>We have two days with two different forcing mechanisms to focus on. Thursday's will be the dryline. Often with dryline setups, the forcing isn't as strong, so there will be few storms. However, those fewer storms will have less competition for resources, making them a little more effective at becoming severe. Massive hail could be the biggest concern. However, the tornado threat will be there in West Texas and Oklahoma</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143636-1772660208117.png">There is a risk for large hail in portions of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas for Thursday. Currently, 2"+ in diameter or large hail is possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143640-1772660240430.png"></p><p>The initial storms will merge into a cluster as they move northeast overnight. The severe threat will continue even after they merge.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-04 08-30-54-1772638326415.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>FRIDAY</h1><p>The threat on Friday comes from a cold front sliding south. That should mean more numerous thunderstorms. It also means something else: wind shear. That will help organize more of those storms as they come together Friday afternoon.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 143610-1772660246411.png">That's the separator between Thursday and Friday, wind dynamics. Expect all modes of severe weather to be on the table, including a strong tornado or two.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 083820-1772639004383.png">The area of greatest concern will be from Kansas City down to the Dallas area as storms initially fire.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-04 08-44-47-1772639156113.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Have multiple ways to get severe weather warnings in the afternoon and evening hours. It wouldn't be a bad idea to brush up on your severe weather plan either - check out what's going on with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-weather-awareness-week-2026">SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK</a></p>

Severe Threat Increases Late this Week

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<p>Now that we've entered Meteorological Spring, many out west have been feeling more like Summer with temperatures soaring into the 90's. Numerous records have fallen coming out of the weekend and into the workweek from the southwest to the south central U.S. More records look to continue falling this week.</p><p>An upper-level ridge that won't leave us alone is sliding to the east this week. That will keep the tranquil weather nearby and push temperatures into record territory.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-02 090044-1772467252694.jpg">Temperatures have already entered record territory in many locations and will continue to spill east as we head into the rest of the week. Over 100 locations could potentially break or tie records through the weekend.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-03 081924-1772551175650.png">Temperatures across the southern plains will remain in the 80s.Dallas is normally 65°, but will see highs in the 80s! Little Rock can see a high of 83° on Friday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 122422-1772652271180.png">It's already warm in the southeast, with highs soaring into the upper 70's and low 80's. We'll creep closer to record territory as the week progresses, with numerous highs falling from Thursday through Saturday. Some of that will spill into the Ohio River Valley as well, with highs at least 15° warmer than normal.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-04 122416-1772652278194.png">Tune in to WeatherNation for the very latest on your forecast, every hour.</p>

Record Heat Rolls East This Week

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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<p><strong>WeatherNation</strong> wants to make sure you are prepared ahead of the upcoming severe weather season. We are tackling a different topic each day so you know exactly what to expect this Spring and beyond. From forecasting science to prep and safety, we've got you covered!</p><h1>MONDAY- Prep &amp; Safety</h1><p>We kicked off Severe Weather Awareness Week this year, preparing you and your household from the jump. Take some of these tips and practice them, either mentally or physically, so you know how to respond when severe weather rolls in.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-01 072939-1772375395902.jpg">When severe weather is in the forecast, WeatherNation and NWS Meteorologists will communicate the level and proximity of the threat through watches and warnings. A <strong><u>WATCH</u></strong> is issued when conditions are favorable for severe weather development and you should have a safe place ready. A <strong><u>WARNING </u></strong>is issued when severe weather is happening or imminent. If a warning is issued, it's time to take shelter immediately!</p><p>Some people rely on outdoor warning sirens to alert them when a tornado is near, but that technology is old and it is only meant to be heard out side. Meteorologist Tracey Anthony walks us through the ways to get warnings and why it's important to have multiple.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0pCyaGmExZY" start="0"></iframe></div><p><span style="color: black">A tornado warning can be issued with only moments to get to safety. Are you and your family prepared to take action at home? Meteorologist Brittany Lockley helps us know what to do when tornadoes threaten.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OwcE5yVyXWY" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>TUESDAY- Tornadoes</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">According to </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado"><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">NOAA</span></a><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">a tornado is defined as "a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground." Tornadoes can happen any time, any day, any where. But </span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">the strength of a tornado can only be determined by the damage it leaves behind. Meteorologist Patrick Crawford takes you through how the Enhanced Fujita scale used to rate the intensity of a tornado.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8FJyKgaMZU" start="0"></iframe></div><p><br><span style="color: black">Wind shear, or a change in wind speed or direction with height, is a crucial part of severe thunderstorm and tornado development. Meteorologist Adrian Hernandez explains.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dAjPrBL2wt4" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>WEDNESDAY- Wind &amp; Hail</h1><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2027466264336101422" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2027466264336101422"></div><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">A thunderstorm must produce a tornado, wind gusts greater than 58 mph or hail an inch in diameter to be considered severe. Severe wind gusts can be strong enough to as much damage as a low level tornado. Large hail is frequently the most damaging and costliest part of a severe thunderstorm. Meteorologist Alana Cameron breaks it down the impacts of large hail by the numbers.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I5zY_9J6u0E" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>THURSDAY- Thunderstorms</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">Thunderstorms bring a multitude of threats, like lightning, wind, hail, flooding, and tornadoes. But not all thunderstorms are created equal. Meteorologist Jackie Brown outlines how differing storm intensities are communicated different ways during the storm.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bf4M2nTlC08" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>FRIDAY- Forecasting</h1><p><span style="color: black">Severe weather can happen anywhere, anytime. However, it's most common in the spring and summer months. Do you know why? Meteorologist Kevin Schneider explains the factors that go into severe weather season.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0QdkPMKiGSg" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>SATURDAY- Flooding</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">Flooding is not part of what makes a thunderstorm considered severe, but it is still one of the deadliest parts of a thunderstorm. With several different ways water can rise quickly, it's important to know your risk. Areal flooding can happen slower, over time. While flash flooding can surround your car in an instant. Curious about different types of flooding? Meteorologist Kevin Schneider covers the basics so you can stay safe.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8jDGNvxjDW8" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: center">BONUS- WeatherNation Takes YOU to the 2026 National Storm Chaser Summit!</h1><p>The 2026 National Storm Chaser Summit near&nbsp;Denver was where the brightest minds in storm chasing and meteorology came together to advance the science, education, and early warning ability ahead of severe weather. WeatherNation was there to take you into the action!</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qHfN7EaR0Ag" start="0"></iframe></div><p>Ever wanted to try your hand at storm chasing? Well, now you can learn and train from the comfort and safety of your own home. Meteorologist Dave Holder spoke with the creators of 'OUTBRK', the storm chasing game.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8EHXDkjW5TA" start="0"></iframe></div>

Jesse Kelley

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026

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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>A blood moon graced the skies this morning! Hopefully the cloud cover cooperated where you were.<br><br>What is a blood moon? It's another name for a total lunar eclipse, a phenomenon that occurs when a full moon passes directly through a planet's shadow, changing the bright white reflection to a much darker shade of red. This time, the dark red shade, known as totality, will last about an hour, while the Moon's shadow will gradually increase and decrease for about 90 minutes before and after totality. This means the entire event will last about 4 hours.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121621-1772047002716.png"></p><p>This eclipse is known as a "total" lunar eclipse, named for when the entirety of the Moon gets covered by Earth's hard shadow, known as the umbra. It's different from a solar eclipse in that the Earth is between the Moon and Sun, as opposed to a solar eclipse when the Moon is between the Earth and Sun.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121627-1772047012922.png"></p><p>Unfortunately for folks on the East Coast, the amount of time to see totality will be cut short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes (depending on your longitude) as the moon sets. Full eclipse times are in the image at the top of the page.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121049-1772047025361.png"></p><p>For folks in Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones, all of totality should be visible before the moon goes down. Some of the partial eclipse after totality may be cut short.<br><br>Pacific times for the eclipse are in the image below!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot 2026-02-25 121124-1772047085029.png"></p>

Lunar Eclipse Stuns Many Tuesday Morning

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<p>This week brings some nice days to the southern plains and southwest, especially if you like the warmth. On Sunday, Chattanooga, Tennessee, tied a record high, reaching 79°! California set multiple records on Sunday, including Indio, which reached 98°!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/SCA-1772422124039.png">The above-average warmth continues for the Southwest for several more days because of the blocking high-pressure system. Just like the Southern Plains, some relief could be coming with a low-pressure system passing by.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-01 134712-1772398071527.png">The Southern Plains will see the record-warmth potential last into this weekend before a cold front arrives for some areas. However, the farther south you go, the higher chances you have of keeping the heat well into the start of the work week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/web2-1772451264489.png"></p><p>The warmth is likely to lead to numerous records continuing to fall through Tuesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/web3-1772451285985.png"></p><p>Phoenix reached 90 degrees again on Saturday and 93 on Sunday and the 90s are likely through Monday afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot 2026-03-01 173103-1772411468693.png"></p><p>Make sure to watch WeatherNation for the latest updates on the record-warmth.</p>

Adrian Hernandez

Spring & Summer Like Temperatures for 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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Numerous fire weather alerts are in the forecast today for the Central Plains and the 4 Corners. This means all the variables needed for fire weather are lining up in many of these areas.  Here is the latest fire weather forecast.
<h1>Fire Alerts</h1>
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The combination of breezy winds, warm temperatures, dry fuels on the ground and dry relative humidity in the air, fires will pop up extremely easily across the grasslands and spread rapidly.
<h1>Fire Outlook</h1>
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<h2>Tuesday</h2>
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An elevated to critical fire risk is in the forecast for many of the areas under fire weather alerts today and tomorrow.
<h1>Wind Forecast</h1>
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Forecast winds are expected to strengthen in many areas dealing with the fire threats today.

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The contributing factors into a high fire danger include the dry soils and vegetation. The snow has melted across this region and the vegetation has not "greened up" yet, resulting in dry fuels.

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In order to prevent fires from spreading rapidly, we need *your* help! Only you can prevent the next wildfire!

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For more updates on today's fire risk, make sure to tune-in to WeatherNation anytime throughout the day.

High Fire Danger Across The Plains and Southwest Monday

Fire Alerts

Fire Outlook

Monday

Tuesday

Wind Forecast

Northeast: Snow & Ice Winds Down, Heavy Rain Ahead

As we turn the page from an active winter wit

Severe Chances Ride Along Front Tonight

Storms rumbled through the Plains early Wedne

Severe Threat Increases Late this Week

Severe season is coming in like a lion this y

Record Heat Rolls East This Week

Now that we've entered Meteorological Spring,

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026

WeatherNation wants to make sure you are prep

Lunar Eclipse Stuns Many Tuesday Morning

A blood moon graced the skies this morning! H

Spring & Summer Like Temperatures for the Southwest

This week brings some nice days to the southe