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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<h1>RECORD RAINFALL</h1>Another day, another record for rainfall in Montana! This same weather pattern will continue over the next couple of days. As stated, Montana is one state where the gulf moisture has really made an impact! Day after day of record rainfall continues. Yesterday, more records were set in the towns of Billings and Lewiston. Billings saw a rainfall total of 2.19", beating the old record out by over an inch!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/montana record-1685826712239.jpg">Diurnal heating is key with the storms, as daytime heating will help to really fuel these storms. Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds will be possible. Expect a few showers and storms lingering around tonight. Tomorrow morning will start off mostly dry, and expect storms to become a bit more stronger and widespread in your afternoons and evenings.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-03 15-27-59-1685827724442.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Flooding concerns continue into this evening, and flood alerts are in place through tomorrow. Thunderstorms have been producing heavy rain that has led to flash flooding. Streams, creeks, rivers and low lying areas will also be prone to flooding. With this active pattern expect more heavy rain tomorrow. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/N Rockies Flood Watch-1685817791842.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/tonight-1685827063836.jpg">For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.

Flood Threat Continues for the Northern Rockies This Weekend

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We have had a pretty stagnant weather pattern in Texas, and it's surrounding areas. No big changes over the next few days, and for this evening we can still see a severe weather threat. Severe storms have made impacts today, and winds were a big factor. Wind gusts up to 60 mph were reported today in Kansas and Oklahoma. There will still be a severe threat through this evening, as storms continue to linger. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/southern plains-1685831524815.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/through tongith -1685831855352.jpg"><h1>TIMING</h1>As a trough of low pressure continues to linger, storms will continue this evening and even overnight. Although the severe threat will lessen with the loss of daytime heating, heavy rain and flooding will be a concern. We can see more storms develop again tomorrow and on Monday. The best timing for these storms will be in the afternoon and evening. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-03 16-21-02-1685831956795.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Over the past several weeks Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma saw quite a bit of rainfall, which is great for drought stricken areas. With more rain in the forecast, the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued excessive rainfall forecasts for the next few days. isolated flooding can be possible as these storms can produce heavy rain. Soils are extremely saturated, as we have seen record rainfall in this part of the country. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/last 7 days rainfall-1685831900491.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/WPC NEXT 3 DAYS-1685832230983.jpg">Check back for updates and tune in to continue to follow this developing story on WeatherNation.

The Severe Threat Continues in Texas

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Kara has always been passionate about weather and knew from an early age that she wanted to become a meteorologist. Living in different regions of the country and experiencing weather events ranging from ice storms to tornadoes drove her to pursue a bachelor's degree in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. Throughout college, storm chasing became a regular event for Kara, where she saw first-hand the power of the atmosphere. Kara graduated cum laude from OU and decided to further her meteorology education with a Master's degree from Mississippi State University. The deadly April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak struck while Kara was studying at MSU; her first “Dixie Alley” tornado event and an up close glimpse into the destruction of the storms she so closely studied. Her broadcast career began in Elvis’ birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi, where she earned her Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the American Meteorological Society. Kara's career has included coverage of all types of severe weather including tornado events, flooding and tropical systems across multiple southern states. Recently she helped cover the 2020 Easter Sunday deadly tornado outbreak in southeast Mississippi. In her free time, you can find Kara outdoors exploring new areas with her mini poodle,Truffles. Kara is also an avid runner and frequently races in 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons. Say hi to Kara on <a href="https://twitter.com/wxkara">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/karajameswx">Facebook</a>!

Kara James

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The upper low currently swinging through the Northeast bringing cooler weather, rain and storms, has its sights set on the Southeast for Sunday.This low will be running into very warm (90s) and humid air, which adds energy into the atmosphere. This will help to spark scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, and there is a Marginal risk (Level 1 out of 5) in middle Tennessee, northern Alabama and northwest Georgia. Here, isolated storms could be briefly severe, with damaging wind gusts as the primary severe weather threat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-3 RSE SPC-1685818621600.png">Even in areas outside the Marginal risk, there will be enough energy for scattered storms with heavy rain and 30-40 mph winds.<h1>Timing</h1>Although the focus for severe storms is Sunday, energy from the low will kick off a few showers and thunderstorms in the Carolinas Saturday evening. Most of these will diminish overnight, with Sunday's storm threat materializing in the early afternoon and evening. Monday will be another day with scattered storms along the edge of the upper low, with heavy rain and frequent lightning likely.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-3 RSE stormz-1685818922681.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This won't be a washout weekend, but you may want to have a backup plan just in case if your plans take you outdoors!Rain totals will be around an inch, with locally higher amounts of 2-3" possible where showers and storms train over the same areas. Not everyone will get rain or storms, but where they form, downpours could be heavy at times.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-3 RSE accum-1685819036445.png">This is needed rain though, as much of the region has not received much rain in the last 30 days. Yellow and brown areas are the spots in most need of rain, including east Tennessee, north Georgia, North Carolina and the upstate of South Carolina. As of now, drought is minimal across the Southeast. But more sunny and warm days will continue to dry the soils out and drought can build, if we don't get much rain in the near future.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-3 RSE 30day-1685819392115.png">You can get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!

Stormy Sunday in the Southeast

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<h1>COLDER AIR </h1>A backdoor cold front has brought major changes in the temperatures in the Northeast. In 24 hours temps have changed up to 30 degrees. Strong storms, gusty winds and hail were all reported as this frontal boundary moved from north to south. We now have a coastal low that will continue to bring unseasonably cool air , and periods of rain. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/24 hour temps change-1685828613523.jpg"><h1>TEMPERATURE TREND </h1>Due to the area of low pressure off of New England's coast, cooler air will be funneled in, with winds out of the north. You can expect cool temps, and we will see temps rise a bit, however they will still be a tad below average! Bangor will see 50s over the next few days, before seeing a gradual warm-up. Temps will reach the low 60s on Wednesday an Thursday but these temps are still over 5 degrees below average. Hartford will see cool temps this weekend, before a gradual rise... but again, the trend will still be a tad below average. <h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/bangor-1685830100488.jpg"></h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/hartford-1685830111419.jpg">This cooling trend will continue for next week. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) favors cooler than average temperatures for the Northeast, and much of the eastern and central US in general.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/TEMPS-1685829945455.jpg"><h1>TRACKING THE RAIN </h1>Showers and storms will taper off this evening, . As the off-shore low lingers in the Northeast, cities like Bangor and Boston can see rain over the next few days. High pressure will dominate the mid-Atlantic, helping to keep a calm weather pattern, meaning limited rain in this area. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-03 15-57-19-1685829684286.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For more on temperature trend, join WeatherNation for your latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.

Cooler Temps in The Northeast

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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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The first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season was a tropical storm for less than 24 hours. Arlene has now weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. This system will continue to move south and no further advisories will be issued from the National Hurricane Center. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/POST TROPICAL ARELEN-1685825219078.jpg">Southern Florida can continue to see heavy rain impacts from this system. Enough tropical moisture is associated with the weather system to deliver heavy afternoon thundershowers to the state of Florida. This weekend, the heaviest rainfall will favor southern Florida with the risk of over 3" in spots.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/FL Futurecast Sat-1685817332714.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Generally, Florida's soils can handle this amount of moisture, but given how saturated some areas are, flooding could definitely take place.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 FL Rain FC-1685792181173.jpg">As a result, the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk for excessive rainfall in Florida and a flood watch is in effect through Sunday for southern Florida for 1-3" of rain, with 4"+ possible in localized areas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/13-1685827718935.jpg">Due to wind from a combination of differing pressure systems, waves will be higher and surf will be rough along Florida's east coast and southeast Georgia Sunday. Be careful if you plan on going to the beaches, or wait until later when the rip current threat lessens. Even strong swimmers can be swept out to sea in a rip current.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/14-1685827847886.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.

Arlene Weakens to a Post-Tropical Cyclone

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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.

Connect with Rob on <a href="https://twitter.com/WxRobBradley">Twitter</a>

Rob Bradley

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Flooding has been rampant over the Texas Panhandle and western Oklahoma, where moisture in our upper atmosphere has collided with the dryline, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Severe%20Weather%20Continues%20Across%20the%20Great%20Plains">producing widespread showers and storms</a>. 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. Amarillo, Texas has seen the sixth wettest May ever! Rainfall totals were over triple compared to an average May, with 7.36" of rain recorded this May.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 30 Day o Normal-1685794704658.jpg">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk of excessive rainfall for the next few days. The darker green colors indicate elevated chances for flooding, due to saturated soils and training areas of heavy rain. This is where parts of HWY 87 flooded on Thursday, leading to water rescues. With how wet May was through this part of the region, the saturated soils means the ground will have a harder time absorbing any additional rainfall which increases the chance for runoff.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-03 06-19-56-1685794916785.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>We will see daily showers and thunderstorms producing the severe weather threat but also the risk of 1-4" over the Texas Panhandle. Please do not drive through flooded roadways and use caution if you live near low-lying areas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-03 P Rain-1685794902193.jpg">Showers and thunderstorms will be most numerous in the afternoon and evening hours. Some storms may linger through the overnight hours. Rainfall rates of 1" per hour may cause flooding in wet or prone areas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-03 15-36-50-1685828274342.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For more on the severe weather and flood threats, stay with WeatherNation for the latest in your Top Weather Headlines always streaming 24/7.

Flash Flood Threat Continues for the Plains & Southern Rockies

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<h1>Another Record</h1>With gulf moisture continuing to stream into the Northern Rockies and Northern High Plains, we have seen another day of heavy rain and another record set Friday. Billings, Montana set a daily rainfall record with 1.20" received! An active pattern will continue into the weekend. A trough of low pressure, plenty of moisture and daytime heating will combine to see the continued chance of daily thunderstorms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/montana rainfall -1685751787431.jpg">The Weather Prediction Center highlighted north central Montana with a moderate risk of excessive rainfall overnight. This is as rain and storms continue to roll over the same already saturated soils. Here, in the darkest green color, flash flooding is possible with impacts including ponding on the roads and water covering the roads. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/this evening-1685751800235.jpg">Saturday, the already saturated soils will see more rain, with scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/saturday -1685752253572.jpg">With the excessive rainfall threat in place, more flooding will be probable through late Saturday night. Slow moving thunderstorms, snow melt and runoff can result in flooding of streams, creeks and low-lying areas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood alerts-1685751813479.jpg">Expect showers and a few thunderstorms overnight, and increasing storms Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, you guessed it...another batch of rain and storms will develop with diurnal heating. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 18-22-05-1685751772851.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rainfall totals of 1-2 inches will be possible from these storms, with localized heavier amounts.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RNW accum-1685760386130.png">To stay up-to-date with these flooding concerns and the latest forecast tune into WeatherNation for :30 and :50 past for your Central &amp; Western Regional Forecast.

More Rain &  Flooding For The Northern Rockies

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After Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico, millions were left without shelter, electricity, or clean water. This caused many residents to flee to Florida for relief. More than 37,000 Puerto Ricans visited Florida's Multi-Agency Resource Center for help. On <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com/news/florida-state-emergency-puerto-rico/">October 2, 2017, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed an Executive Order </a>declaring a State of Emergency for every county in Florida to free up funds to help the people of Puerto Rico. The offer was extended through January 27, 2018. It will now be extended once more.

Governor Scott said, “To ensure Florida has every available resource to continue to assist families displaced by Hurricane Maria, I am extending Executive Order 17-259, declaring a State of Emergency in all 67 Florida counties. Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria and many families lost everything. As Puerto Rico rebuilds, Florida remains committed to doing everything we can to help the families impacted by Hurricane Maria and aid in the recovery process.”

This will ensure that all 67 counties in the state can keep welcoming families displaced by Hurricane Maria. Florida is coordinating with FEMA to provide services such as housing assistance, crisis counseling and unemployment assistance.

The details of the Executive Order can be found <a href="https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/EO-18-17-2nd-Extension-of-Hurricane-Maria-EO.pdf">here.</a>

For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Karissa Klos

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Flood Threat Continues for the Northern Rockies This Weekend

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We have had a pretty stagnant weather pattern

Stormy Sunday in the Southeast

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Cooler Temps in The Northeast

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Arlene Weakens to a Post-Tropical Cyclone

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Flash Flood Threat Continues for the Plains & Southern Rockies

Flooding has been rampant over the Texas Panh

More Rain & Flooding For The Northern Rockies

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