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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For the next few days there will be severe thunderstorms across Front Range, Southeastern New Mexico and Southwestern Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal risk for these areas, where all severe modes of weather are possible. A surface low develops on the lee side (east side) of the Southern Rockies, enhancing lift and storm potential. The upper-level pattern has been stagnant for several days now. High pressure dominating the Midwest is pulling moisture into the high plains.<h2>SATURDAY</h2>Saturday's risk is again, very similar to the previous days' outlooks in terms of areas at risk. Wind and hail will likely be the primary threats, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of New Mexico until 8 PM MT.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/slot0-1685218469041.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-27 113158-1685208723994.png">There is a 2-5% tornado threat for Saturday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-27 113330-1685208827206.png">2" in diameter hailstones or larger will also be possible for cities like Clovis, NM.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-27 113339-1685208846697.png">Below is the latest on the forecast timing:<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Futurecast Now-1685218737190.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Low-lying areas, streams, creeks, and rivers have the best potential for isolated flooding. Flash flooding may also occur. If you are in a flash flood warning, seek higher ground immediately. Some areas could see a couple of inches of rain, which for some may not seem like a lot, but for the southwest, this is substantial rainfall. There will be some higher totals expected in spots that get multiple rounds of storms throughout the time period, where flooding could be a higher threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/3 05-27 -1685187498448.jpg">For more on the storm threat, join WeatherNation for the latest forecast always streaming 24/7.

Severe Threat Continues for the Great Plains

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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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An upper-level low will continue to dig through the western U.S. through the end of the weekend as a strong high remains in place over the central U.S. The inflow of moisture from the Pacific and shear (chance of wind direction/speed with height) around the low will provide enough lift for showers and storms.<h1>Severe Weather Outlooks</h1>This evening's risk moves east around the western periphery of the ridge of high pressure in the Plains. Sunday's risk will continue that trend and is east of the WY/MT border.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 N Spc-1685206250165.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 N Plains Sun-1685188612220.jpg">A few severe storms are expected in Monday as well, but primarily across central North and South Dakota.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 N Plains Mon-1685188625569.jpg">Showers and storms once again form on the higher terrain and then push into the Plains through the evening, meeting moisture and lift from boundaries. This will keep storms going through before they fade overnight. Storms continue into the weekend, with the SPC highlighting the potential for thunderstorms in the same areas once again.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Futurecast Now-1685218255894.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>While storms will be scattered and not everyone will get rain, a good chunk of the region could pick up another 1-2" of rain through Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 N Plains Rain-1685190459822.jpg">This could lead to flash flooding in some areas, with an elevated risk on Saturday in NE Montana.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 N Plains WPC-1685189842892.jpg"> More on this story can be found in the Western Regional Forecast, always 50 past the hour.

Northern Plains: Unsettled Pattern Sticking Around

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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.

Jackie Brown

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Temps for Memorial day weekend have been quite warm for some, and things will get even toastier! An area of high pressure will ridge and this aid in maintaining above average temps into next week. Temps will reach 10-20 degrees above average for some spots! Summer is still weeks away, but a preview will be here by Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPS-1685223050179.jpg">Looking ahead to next week, cities including Minneapolis, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Omaha will reach the low 90s! The average for these cities should be in the 70s. Summer-like heat will be felt, so find ways to stay cool!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/TUE THROUGH THURSDAY-1685223058153.jpg">Temperatures have been above average in the Midwest and things will get even warmer! In Omaha the average for the end of May is 78 degrees. Temps will be well above average and with the upper 80s and low 90s starting Tuesday! Overnight lows will be mild as well, with temps in the 60s. Minneapolis can see temps near 90 next week as well, which is over 15 degrees above average!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/NE-1685223064480.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/MN-1685223072333.jpg">As the temps continue to rise, don't forget to check the backseat for pets or children. It only takes 10 minutes for a temp to go from 90 to 109 in car! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33 children died of heatstroke in vehicles in 2022. A child can pass away once their body temperature reaches 107 degrees. Remember, hot car deaths are preventable.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/car sea-1685223974983.jpg">For more info on the Central Regional Forecast tune into WeatherNation at :30 past the hour.

Temperatures Heating Up In The Central U.S

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A strong area of low pressure near the coast of Georgia and South Carolina will continue to move north this weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region. The National Hurricane Center does not expect this system to develop tropical or sub-tropical characterizes before it moves inland.This low developed as a stationary front lifted north from Florida. As the low continues to deepen and head north, it will bring potential for flooding and downed trees.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Coastal Low-1685063437288.jpg">Regardless of tropical status, this will be a wind and rain system. The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the potential for heavy rainfall along the Carolina coastline through the entire weekend, as onshore flow will enhance the heavy rain threat and could cause some isolated coastal flooding concerns too.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 WPC-1685186955758.jpg">Model indications are for over 4"-7" of rainfall in eastern North Carolina, which could create flooding issues, especially in urban areas. The Upstate of South Carolina and Appalachian Mountains could also receive heavy rain, leading to flash flooding as water runs quickly down hillsides.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-27 SE Rain-1685186964343.jpg">Look at some of these wind gusts! They will be strongest during the day on Saturday afternoons as the coastal low parallels the shore. Gusts in the range of 40-50 mph along the coastline with 20-30 mph inland will be unpleasant and will churn up large waves too.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Futurecast Now-1685156043635.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Temperatures will also be cooler under onshore flow and cloud cover throughout the weekend. In fact, the cloud cover, rain and wind could cause record cool high temperatures on Saturday, with some spots having a hard time getting out of the low 60s even during the afternoon.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/5-25 RSE dots-1685058403761.png">It probably isn't the best beach weekend in the forecast, highs along the coast will be in the 60s and 70s. Further inland, expect much of the same with highs beginning to rebound by Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/SE Temps Weekend-1685135382603.jpg">For more on the coastal low and its development, join WeatherNation for your eastern regional forecast at :10 past the hour and for your top weather headlines.

Heavy Rain & Strong Winds for the SE Coast

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Lucy Bergemann

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<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/PKG_052523_TRT 1.54_2023 HURRICANE OUTLOOK_KARISSA KLOS_SS_E052523-1685046735976.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released their 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. Every year a team of scientists develops an initial forecast of the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes based on climatological patterns and sea surface temperatures. Remember, the season outlook only refers to the potential number of storms, not where and who they impact. It only takes one storm to hit where you are, even in a below average season.In 2023, NOAA is calling for 12-17 named storms, 5-9 hurricanes and 1-4 major hurricanes (CAT 3+). Additionally, there is a 40% chance of a normal season, with 30% chance of both an above average or below average season.In an average season, we typically see 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes, making the initial 2023 forecast near normal. Scientists at Colorado State University released their forecast earlier in the Spring, calling for a slightly below average season for 2023.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/comapred-1685028192508.jpg">One of the major drivers of the forecast is the fact that we are in an ENSO neutral state transitioning to an El Nino by fall. ENSO is the relationship between the atmospheric and ocean temperatures in the equatorial pacific ocean. The last three years (2020-2022) we were in a La Nina pattern, which is characterized by cooler than average ocean temperatures and typically leads to a more active Atlantic Hurricane Season. El Nino patterns typically lend themselves to below average hurricane seasons in the Atlantic Basin.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/el nino-1685024978352.jpg">The other forecast factor is sea surface temperatures (SST). Warmer SSTs are favored for tropical development because of the heat and moisture release they can provide, fueling thunderstorm development within a tropical system. There is a balance between the El Nino pattern and sea surface temperatures and their impact on the forecast.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/sst-1685024991059.jpg">NOAA also is releasing a new hurricane model this year, which has shown a 15% improvement to forecast track and intensity compared to previous models. It also will be better at forecasting rapid intensification. This is in addition to a new storm surge model and 7 day outlooks for tropical weather. Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1. For the latest in tropical systems and the threats, join WeatherNation for the forecast throughout the season.

NOAA Releases 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

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Brittany Lockley

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It has been stormy week in the sunshine state, with multiple days of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms as a front pushed Southward across the Peninsula. In Southeast Florida, multiple water spouts, funnel clouds, and a couple of tornadoes were spotted this week.Storms have also been very slow-moving and rainfall totals have added up quickly, leading to localized flooding. Lakeland received 4.52" of rain in just the last 24 hours!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/FL Rain Totals-1685148017442.jpg">The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted areas south of I-4 with a "General" risk for thunderstorm through the weekend, meaning that there will be heavy rain and lightning as the main threat, but it is unlikely that storms reach severe criteria (1" hail or 58 mph wind gust). Overall, storm coverage will be much lower on Saturday and Sunday than the past couple of days thanks to northerly winds helping to dry out the atmosphere.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/FL SPC Weekend-1685148115073.jpg">Headed to the beaches this weekend? Watch out for rip currents and rough surf as an area of low pressure developing just offshore of the Southeast Coast will churn up the ocean.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Weekend FL Futurecast-1685148699567.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The flood threat will continue through the weekend, mainly down in South Florida where the ground is saturated and rives, creeks and streams are running high from rain over the past few days. Though there's a risk of flooding, there is a bright side to this active forecast. All of this heavy rain is likely to help with the ongoing drought on Florida's Gulf Coast<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/FL Weekend Rain Forecast-1685148710365.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-26 drough FL-1685114033134.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the severe weather threat across the South this week.

Florida Thunderstorm Chances Persist through Friday

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Cassie Nall

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Numerous large fires are burning in Canada, producing thick smoke that has impacted much of U.S. northern states, creating low visibility, murky skies, and poor air quality. There have been over 1400 fires nationwide this year. Close to 60 fires burning right now are "out of control" where fire crews are unable to contain the flames with a number of fires "being held" or "in control".<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/US Smoke-1685155332344.jpg">Recent rainfall on the fires have helped to dampen flames and reduce the spread of wildfires in Northwest Territories and the Providences of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. That is all thanks to an area of low pressure over the West Coast (shown above). We are stuck in an "Omega Block" pattern, named for the Greek letter it resembles, with an area of high pressure in the central U.S. and lows on either side. That same area of high pressure is driving smoke around it and into the East, but also trapping smoke underneath the high with little daily movement.We see many communities in the MODERATE air quality category in the central and southeastern U.S.. If you are sensitive to smoke or have health conditions, take extra precautions.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Air Quality Fri-1685155362587.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on-air quality concerns and the fires burning in Canada.

Stagnant Pattern Keeps Wildfire Smoke Around

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Florida Beach Forecasts

Severe Threat Continues for the Great Plains

For the next few days there will be severe th

Northern Plains: Unsettled Pattern Sticking Around

An upper-level low will continue to dig throu

Temperatures Heating Up In The Central U.S

Temps for Memorial day weekend have been quit

Heavy Rain & Strong Winds for the SE Coast

A strong area of low pressure near the coast

NOAA Releases 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ

Florida Thunderstorm Chances Persist through Friday

It has been stormy week in the sunshine state

Stagnant Pattern Keeps Wildfire Smoke Around

Numerous large fires are burning in Canada, p