Originally born in Spokane, Washington,  Jackie's Dad was in the Air Force which led her to a life of travel. She has lived in Wichita, Okinawa, Japan, Baltimore, New Jersey, Indiana and South Carolina.  After graduating from Kadena High School, in Okinawa Japan, she got a full basketball scholarship to Coppin State College. On the court she was a 4-year starter and reached over 1000 points in her basketball career. She was also named Athlete of the Year for the whole university in 2002. Off the court, she earned a degree in Broadcast Production/English.

After college, she landed a job as a radio personality. Jackie went on to have a successful career for 12 years working at KXLY broadcast center. While on the radio, she decided to change career. Jackie went back to school, graduating from the Mississippi State Meteorology Broadcast Program. From snow, to tornadoes, to hurricanes, she has had experience forecasting all these events.

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<h1>What to Expect </h1>Over the next few days, we can see flood alerts in place for Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible over the next few days as a system lingers over this part of the country. Heavy rainfall can lead to flash flooding, ponding on roadways and the rising of streams, creeks and rivers. Some of the storms may have localized rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/next few days flood-1686261287637.jpg">Expect thunderstorms for this evening, especially riding along the frontal boundary. Things taper off a tad bit overnight and we see more storms develop on Friday and Saturday afternoon. Daytime heating, moisture that has streamed in from the gulf, an area of low pressure alongside a frontal boundary will provide enough lift, moisture and energy for storms to develop over the next few days. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/nw june 8-1686260898012.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>There will be the potential for very heavy rainfall. Rainfall totals can reach up to 4 inches of some places. Montana has the best potential of seeing some of the heaviest rainfall. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1686193699872.png">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued excessive rainfall risks for the next few days in the Northwest. A moderate risk (level 3 out of 4) continues this evening and shifts to the east for tomorrow in Montana. In the moderate risk, heavier rainfall rates can occur with the storms that develop. According to the WPC, there are a few areas of central MT over 90% saturated ( based on NASA Grace imagery). This will help increase flooding potential with already saturated soils.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/wpc next few days-1686263660228.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As far as temperatures, we will start to feel the impacts today but more widespread cooler temps arrive Friday and Saturday, back towards where we should sit for mid-June.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/fri=sun-1686261346135.jpg">For more information and updates on the flood threat in the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, join WeatherNation always streaming 24/7 and with the latest alerts always scrolling at the bottom of your screen.

Flood Threat Covers the Northwest

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Summer of 1993, New England Dragway. That's when and where Steve knew he wanted to become a meteorologist. More than 20 years later he is extremely fortunate and blessed to be able to live his childhood dream. As a lover of math and science, Steve had a consistent interest in weather in elementary, middle, and high school before discovering you can major in meteorology. He attended Lyndon State College in Vermont where he received a bachelor's in meteorology-broadcasting and associate's in television news. He has worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Winchester, VA, Burlington, VT, and most recently in West Palm Beach, FL. He's recognized by the American Meteorological Society with the Certification of Broadcast Meteorologists.

Steven Glazier

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Extremely hazardous air has been seen and smelled across the Eastern Seaboard from wildfire smoke pouring down from Canada. The smoke is now concentrated over the Capitol Region after producing hazy orange skies in NYC on Wednesday. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/19-1686264016286.jpg">An upper-level low with northerly flow is the culprit, is bringing intense wildfire smoke but also cooler conditions and slightly unsettled weather in terms of showers this week. For specific city by city information on air quality in your area - please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fire.airnow.gov/">EPA's website</a>.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/20-1686264043028.jpg">As of Thursday afternoon, the thickest (and unhealthiest amount) of smoke was observed from Richmond Virginia to Washington, D.C. over to Salisbury, Maryland and up to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Even New York City was still observing unhealthy pollutant levels. The forecast overnight is for the thickest smoke to move through the eastern Great Lake cities of Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo. Then by Friday morning the thickest smoke will be across the mid-Atlantic with some improvements toward NYC and New England.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686256094318.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The same cold front that helps usher in northerly flow also produces some showers. Severe weather did take place across the DMV region earlier. Some thunderstorms did produce some large hail up to half dollar size in New Bohemia, VA.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2-1686256241067.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/Futurecast Now-1686256343584.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Highs into the weekend will be below average but warming slightly 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/slot0-1686256398467.jpg">For more information on the Northeast, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.

Intense Smoke Over the Northeast Causing Region-Wide Health Threats

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A low pressure system will increase the risk for damaging storms this weekend in the Southern Great Plains, including the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Wind, hail, and tornado or two are possible, with the most impactful storms expected during the afternoon on Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted the risk of "significant" severe weather (above) on Saturday. It is thanks to a low pressure system that will move into the Southern Great Plains. Upper-level winds will increase to support more organized thunderstorms, including supercell thunderstorms delivering large hail. At the surface, dewpoints will surge in southerly flow while highs in the 90s provide plenty of instability for strong updrafts and severe thunderstorms.<h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Moist-1686133107387.jpg">Friday</h2>The severe weather threat starts on Friday with a marginal risk west of the I-35 corridor, mainly in the TX/OK Panhandles down into central Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the primary concerns. There is a SLIGHT risk centered around western Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle and eastern Colorado for the HAIL threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/fri slight-1686246710808.jpg">Showers and storms start Friday afternoon around the TX/OK Panhandles and eastern New Mexico and Colorado. As these storms push into central Texas, they will become more organized, with likely bow echoes forming. This is an indication of a strong wind potential for the region and it occurs overnight. Be sure to have a way to et severe weather alerts if you live in central Texas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 08-23-42-1686234530065.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Saturday</h2>Saturday's risk covers a large section of I-35 in Oklahoma and northern Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the more widespread hazards again, though a tornado or two may be possible as directional shear increases Saturday afternoon. Be sure to check back for better details on threats and timing as the event approaches.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/saturday -1686263329388.jpg">Some storms will be leftover Saturday morning from the previous day's activity but as daytime heating increases, more thunderstorms develop, including "supercell" thunderstorms across central and east Texas with the risk of damaging tornadoes &amp; large hail. Please think ahead to your weekend plans and the potential for hazardous weather.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 08-24-19-1686234456396.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Heavy rain is expected where strong thunderstorms form, leading to an isolated flooding threat for both Friday and Saturday. 1-3 inches of rain are possible where storms form, with higher totals in areas that see multiple rounds of storms. Be sure to check back in and stay with WeatherNation for the latest on air and online.

Severe Storm Threat Shifts to Dallas/OKC This Weekend

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Gulf moisture has been enough to help trigger daily thunderstorms from the Upper Midwest and to the northern High Plains this week. A severe threat will continue Thursday evening and once again Friday, when you can expect more severe storms across the central High Plains. Heavy rain, gusty winds and hail will all be possible into Friday.<h1>THURSDAY NIGHT</h1>A marginal risk for severe weather remains for North Dakota and South Dakota. A strong to severe gust will be possible and some large hail as this system continues to move east/southeast through tonight.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/this evening-1686261921183.jpg">A few showers and storms will remain overnight along the frontal boundary and area of low pressure. The loss of daytime heating can help weaken storms, but some heavy rain will be possible. Expect things to spark up again on Friday afternoon.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/veeee-1686261934981.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>FRIDAY</h1>Moisture combined with a trough of low pressure will help increase the thunderstorm chances on Friday. There will be enough energy in the atmosphere to get some strong and severe storms rolling. The best timing will be in the afternoon and evening hours. Strong damaging winds of 60 mph or greater and isolated large hail will be possible. As this system moves south overnight, it should weaken.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/severe outlook friday-1686262080341.jpg">Friday morning starts out mostly dry, but as a trough of low pressure continues to stick around, daytime heating helps to spark up showers and thunderstorms. As this system progresses to the east, expect more showers and thunderstorms on Saturday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/midwest friday-1686262087378.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Isolated heavy rain will be possible. On average data shows 1-2 inches being what most folks will get. Isolate heavier amounts, or slower moving storms can lead to flooding issues.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-08 Rain-1686227233780.jpg">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.

More Rain in Plains & Upper Midwest

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After a multi-day flood threat for the Great Plains is starting to wind down as energy now shifts towards the Gulf Coast of Texas. We have not only the flood threat lingering but also the opportunity for a few stronger storms, around the Austin - San Antonio - Houston metros Thursday. In Central Texas, thunderstorms have already produced large hail around the Interstate 35 corridor! Golf ball size hail has already fallen in Bulverde.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256685032.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/17-1686245455668.jpg">Storms in Central Texas will continue to move towards the Gulf throughout the evening. Storms will be aided by a cold front dropping in from the north. This front is a more organized forcing mechanism and will start to switch up the nearly stagnant pattern we've been in across west Texas over the last few weeks. The potential for strong damaging winds and large hail remains in the forecast.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/texas rain tonight-1686261153324.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Grounds are saturated in areas, increasing the flood risk around the metro areas. Keep this in mind as a couple inches of quick rainfall will be possible with each storm cell that moves through.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood threat-1686230054305.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1686256861235.jpg">For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for the Central and Western Regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.

Heavy Rain, Strong Storms for Texas Thursday

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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.

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Rob Bradley

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More strong storms are possible as a cold front moves through the Southeast Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday this front produced very isolated storms, but each one had gusty winds and hail in parts of Georgia and South Carolina.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-7 RSE LSR-1686192371558.png">As the front dips to the south Thursday, more isolated severe storms are possible in southern South Carolina, southern Georgia, southeastern Alabama and northern Florida. Damaging wind and hail up to the size of quarters will be the main threats. A few showers are possible during the morning along the frontal boundary with activity become more widespread through the afternoon. Before the storms arrive, hot and humid conditions are expected, which will help to fuel stronger storms during the afternoon and evening. Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts and pay attention to changing conditions if you have outdoor plans!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08 12-05-02-1686247774265.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The potential for severe weather lingers over far south Georgia and expands into Florida on Friday, including a large section of I-95.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-08 SE SPC 2-1686228290081.jpg">Although widespread flooding is not expected, locally heavy rainfall is possible. Watch out for standing water in low-lying or poor drainage areas. Get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S.

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A stubborn area of low pressure is still lingering over the southwest. This low is not connected to the main jet stream which means it will continue to meander around the Southwest without any real movement. This means more storms, heavy rain and even some snow to the higher elevations.Pacific moisture will be pulled into the region, keeping rain chances elevated for the next few days. As this system continues to linger, expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding (especially within burn scars).<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-7 RSW Cali Thu Fri-1686193099122.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Storms will be scattered, but a widespread inch of rain is likely for spots that get storms. A few inches of snowfall will be possible over the central Sierra, too! This will be limited to the highest mountain peaks. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-7 RSW accum-1686193163669.png">With this heavy rain the next few days, flooding could be possible in isolated areas with poor drainage or in areas with a rapid elevation change.This area of low pressure will not only bring rain, but will keep temps a tad below average. Los Angeles normally has highs in mid 70s this time of year, but the cool air, moisture and cloud cover associated with the low will hold temperatures near 70 for the next few days. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/thur through sat-1686177911072.png">For more on the Southwest forecast, tune in for the Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

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WHAT HAS HAPPENED

Flash flooding has been reported in parts of southern California on Thursday afternoon. Two miles north of downtown Anaheim, a trained spotter reported that flash flooding was occurring along Orangethorpe Avenue, west of Raymond Street. The spotter reported 8-12 inches of water on the curb. Social media videos showed the cars trying to get through the flooded roads.

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Earlier in the day, the heavy rain may have contributed to this airliner sliding down the runway in Burbank, CA.

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The heavy rain slid down area mountainsides, especially over burn scar areas within previous wildfire areas.

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Heavy rain will be the threat in southern California for today. Rain showers will be lingering all day long before gradually pushing out later this evening.

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Flash flood watches are in effect in southern California. Another 1 to 2 inches of rain is expected to fall today. This could potentially lead to flash flooding and ponding on roads. This is especially true near the burn scars of recent fires such as the Woolsey and Hill Fires. Mud and debris flow across highways are already being reported especially on Highway 1. Make sure to take extra precaution around burn scar areas and to always "turn around, don't drown" if you see flooding on roadways.

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