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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Strong thunderstorms continue to impact the eastern U.S. as ridge-riding thunderstorms continue to influence the eastern U.S. The ridge of high pressure that caused this holiday heat wave is shifting off into the Atlantic, and thunderstorms are able to sneak through for the next few afternoons.Dangerous storms ripped through the northeast on Independence Day with severe wind reports gusting up to 87 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 060620-1783253209068.png">The Storm Prediction Center has a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms today.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 054638-1783252345440.png">On Monday, the Storm Prediction Center has kept the risk for severe weather going across the eastern U.S. with a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 054642-1783253106555.png">The timing of these storms looks most favorable during our afternoons. That is when temperatures are at their warmest and thus instability at its highest. The rest of Sunday will come along with some stronger storms focused on the DMV region and towards NYC. For any lingering 4th of July weekend activities be sure to have multiple ways of receiving severe weather alerts. On Monday and Tuesday, back to work brings back to back rounds of afternoon thunderstorms.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/07-05 east stormies-1783253081488.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For more details on the threats and timing of these storms, tune in to WeatherNation :10 past the hour for your Eastern Regional Forecast.

Eastern U.S. Severe Threat

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SOUTHEAST - It's been muggy and stormy in the southeast and as we wrap up the holiday-long weekend, that trend will continue. Through tonight the southeast is under heat alerts from the lower Mississippi Valley to central Georgia to the Atlantic Coast. Here's where not only temperatures will be dangerously hot, but heat indices will be up to 110 degrees.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 092446-1783265234991.png">Forecast highs and heat index values through Monday will likely reach the triple digits all across the southeast. Cities like Charleston, SC, will be feeling like 110 through Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 092451-1783265244957.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 092457-1783265250354.png">This heat and humidity will also help to drive diurnal thunderstorms (storms that are driven by daytime heating). There is a marginal risk across the southeast for severe weather through Sunday night. Storms might not necessarily wrap up Sunday PM, we could see more into Monday afternoon as well.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/07-05_rse-1783265446933.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Muggy and Stormy in the South

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Kevin Schneider

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A ridge of high pressure is building in out west, bringing the return of warm temperatures. Temperatures soaring past 115 could lead to heat illness toward the middle of the week. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 090350-1783264269872.png">Temperatures even in the Phoenix area will stay above average for much of the week, peaking Tuesday and Wednesday. An Extreme Heat Watch covers the area and extends into far southern California. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 090812-1783264306869.png">Long-term models suggest this might be something to get used to, however. This ridge looks to loiter around the area, and could get stronger by next weekend. The Climate Prediction Center is highlighting much of the west with above average temperartures into the middle of July. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 091215-1783264847325.png">This all comes on the heels of a warmer than normal June, which featured 18 days above average before a brief break heading into this month. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 092234-1783264966540.png">Heat safety will be a key concern going forward. Be sure to stay hydrated and keep looking in the back seat before locking the car.

Warm Weather Returns Out West

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NORTHERN PLAINS - Severe weather is in the forecast across the Northern Plains as we head into the work week. A mid-level trough is expected to move into the area, which will bring us unsettled weather and thunderstorms over the next few days.This Sunday, stronger storms are focused more on the High Plains of Montana, but through tonight across North Dakota, significant hail could be a threat along the US-Canada border.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 090947-1783264216785.png">Stronger thunderstorms are of interest on Monday and Tuesday. Monday, there's a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather across North Dakota, South Dakota, and northern Minnesota.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 085747-1783264516454.png">Tuesday's severe weather risk looks a bit more widespread across the Plains, with organized clusters of thunderstorms possible later in the day on Tuesday. There is a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather across South Dakota and Minnesota.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 085751-1783264534033.png"><h2>Timing</h2>On Monday, some ongoing rain and storms are possible across the High Plains before getting a bit more active as daytime heating progresses; some of the strongest storms look to happen a bit later into the evening and night. On Tuesday, more widespread activity is possible from the High Plains to Upper Midwest so be prepared for a more active afternoon on Tuesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/07-05 rnc-1783264705531.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>A few locations could get hit a couple times by thunderstorms this week which means that some areas may see some locally heavier rainfall totals. Keep an eye on flood alerts in your area, with repeated rounds of storms you may be at risk for flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 091446-1783264861397.png">For more on this active forecast, be sure to join us on WeatherNation!

Stormy Pattern Ahead for the Northern Plains

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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The Aspen Acres fire burning in Southern Colorado, near Pueblo, is over 85,000 acres with little containment. Evacuations remain in place as the fire is still expected to grow due to strong winds. <div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2071956924137136402" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2071956924137136402?s=20"></div>Numerous additional wildfires continue to burn across Utah, Colorado, and Arizona, that have scorched tens of thousands of acres over the past week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 083036-1783261874095.jpg"><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2072523156376752267" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2072523156376752267"></div><h1>Fire Outlooks</h1>The fire weather outlooks are minimal today, but there is a chance for some dry thunderstorms across the front range of the Rockies. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot 2026-07-05 083141-1783261912381.jpg">This is especially important as we move past the 4th of July, as it's possible to continue these fire conditions after this weekend, especially as warmer temperatures build.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-27 043144-1782556311355.png">Residents are encouraged to stay informed, follow local evacuation orders, and do their part to help prevent the start and spread of wildfires this summer.

Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners

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Early in the season, we watch closer to the coasts here at home for development in the Hurricane Season. Until the waves coming off the coast of Africa start to fly and quit losing the battle to Saharan Dust, old fronts are the leading source of development.Currently, a frontal boundary moving through the southeastern U.S. has prompted a marginal risk for severe weather across portions of the Southeast. Main threat will be damaging winds. Earlier this week, the National Hurricane Center was monitoring an area of potential tropical interest. That area is no longer expected to form into a tropical system. For now, the only name we have crossed off for the Atlantic season is Arthur.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-27 063531-1782563982336.jpg">In the Eastern Pacific, on the other hand, Tropical Storm Douglas formed on Wednesday. This system is set to strengthen a little bit before weakening over open waters, with no impacts to land.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/07/douglassssss-1782952012931.png">

Jackie Brown

Slow-Moving Front No Longer Expected to Develop Tropically, Monitoring Eastern Pacific

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As Summer settles in across the Central U.S., MCSs, also known as Mesoscale Convective Systems, become more prevalent. These large clusters of thunderstorms can organize and persist for hours, travel hundreds of miles, and produce all modes of severe weather. The weather pattern over the next few days will favor repeated rounds of these storm complexes across the Plains &amp; Midwest.Strong and severe thunderstorms remain possible in the Mid South over the next few days as storms ride a ridge of high pressure. This will target the same areas through the end of the week to see severe weather. <h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/what-is-an-mcs">WHAT IS AN MCS: READ MORE HERE</a></h4><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/BARON 5-1782612588554.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For the overnight, a few storms could still be severe across parts of the Ohio Valley before being steering into the Carolinas for Sunday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-27 133648-1782589019330.png">These storms will dump rain on the same areas, increasing the risk of flooding in some of the same spots that already flooded earlier this week. For more on the flooding risk, read this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-weather-returns-this-weekend">related article</a> on the flood potential.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/1-1782612765591.png">

Jesse Kelley

'MCS' Season Brings Severe and Flooding Threats Across the Southeast

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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.

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Patrick Crawford

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The fire weather risk will continue today for parts of Kansas and Missouri with the threat of high winds, warm temperatures and low humidity. Here is the very latest on today's fire risk.
<h1>Alerts</h1>
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Red flag warnings are in effect today for southeastern Kansas and a good portion of Missouri.  This means outdoor burning not recommended in these areas. Any fires that develop will be become very difficult to control.

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Gusty winds over 45 mph will be possible today across Kansas.  Not only will this contribute to the fire risk, but it will also make travel dangerous...especially for high profile vehicles.
<h1>Wildfire Prevention</h1>
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Here are some prevention tips for wildfires. Definitely some good information to remember when it comes to wildfire prevention.

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Fire Weather Risk for the Plains Sunday

Alerts

Wildfire Prevention

Eastern U.S. Severe Threat

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Muggy and Stormy in the South

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Warm Weather Returns Out West

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Stormy Pattern Ahead for the Northern Plains

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Massive Fires Burn in the Four Corners

The Aspen Acres fire burning in Southern Colo

Slow-Moving Front No Longer Expected to Develop Tropically, Monitoring Eastern Pacific

Early in the season, we watch closer to the c

'MCS' Season Brings Severe and Flooding Threats Across the Southeast

As Summer settles in across the Central U.S.,