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<div>Lucy is originally from the Boston area but has spent the last four years forecasting and living in Colorado! She stayed in the northeast for her education, graduating Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Oswego with a B.S. in Meteorology. Just a few days after graduation, she made the cross country move to Colorado Springs, CO to begin her career at KKTV, the CBS affiliate. Lucy has covered historic blizzards, tornadoes, windstorms, the largest wildfires in Colorado state history and dust storms ... they truly "get it all" in Colorado! Lucy is excited to forecast on a national level and continue her passion of explaining the science behind the weather!</div>
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Lucy Bergemann

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<p>Another front on Sunday across the Gulf Coast will touch off more showers and storms on Sunday through the Deep South and Southeast. The timing will be early, with storms continuing through the afternoon and overnight into Monday. There is a bit more uncertainty in the forecast for Monday, but plan on a stormy start to the week as well. The Storm Prediction Center has issued an ENHANCED risk through southern Mississippi and Alabama on Sunday, a bit further south than where the strongest of the storms hit on Friday. Still, for some communities, the risk of heavy rain and strong winds follows severe storms on Friday and will lead to difficulties with the cleanup efforts.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679772217577.jpg">Wind &amp; hail will present the most widespread threat on Sunday, but a few tornadoes are possible as well. For Sunday afternoon, we have a significant hail risk across the Gulf Coast.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2-1679772229861.jpg">Showers and storms develop through the afternoon and evening along a weak boundary, becoming much more widespread along the I-20 corridor overnight Sunday into Monday. Please have multiple ways to get alerts as storms roll through overnight and remember that flash flooding can be deadly, and nighttime flooding is extremely dangerous.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Futurecast-1679772697962.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Rainfall totals could top 3-6 inches where thunderstorms train over the same location, leading to flood potential. Flash flooding is an equally dangerous and deadly threat with the severe storms, especially close to rivers, creeks, streams as well as urban communities. Please, turn around, don't drown.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679772296671.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the severe weather and flood threat this weekend and early next week in the south.</p>

Severe Storm Threat Carries into Sunday Across the Gulf Coast

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<p>With the jet stream focused over the Midwest, the weather has been active across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. We have seen snowy conditions along with widespread severe weather. Storms continue overnight along our first area of low pressure and a secondary low touches off more storms into Sunday. The severe weather risk tonight is centered through western NY, PA and Ohio. Damaging winds are our primary threat but we can't rule out an isolated tornado either.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/spc ne tonight-1679779707962.JPG">As the surface low and cold front moves across the region, an intense line of storms will linger tonight. Even if a storm does not reach severe criteria, heavy rain will still be a factor along with damaging winds. Then on Sunday, another round of storms develops around an area cold front and low pressure system, focused more into Indiana and Illinois with all modes of severe weather possible once again.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-25 15-30-13-1679779863999.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Once again on Sunday we have the risk of severe weather through the Midwest. Our threat includes much of central Illinois and northern Indiana with damaging winds the most likely threat. With multiple rounds of heavy rain expected, there is growing concern for flash flooding. As soils become more saturated, expect flash flooding to become likely around the Ohio River with a widespread 1-4 inches of rainfall with isolated higher totals. This additional rain, combined with already saturated soils, is what's prompting the elevated flood threat.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/spc sunday nr-1679779947075.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the Severe and Rain forecast streaming 24/7.</p>

Strong Storms Target the Midwest Tonight & Sunday

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<p>Snow has been falling in the Denver metro and back through the Rockies on Saturday, producing a few inches of fresh snowfall with higher totals in the mountains. This area of low pressure now moves into the Great Plains of Nebraska and Kansas overnight, becoming our next snow maker for these areas. Winter storm alerts stretch across Nebraska and Iowa for the potential of 2-5" of snowfall and gusty winds. Parts of western Nebraska will see locally higher totals. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/snow totals plains-1679780465691.JPG">Snow will continue to spread from west to east Saturday night and into Sunday around the area of low pressure and cold front. This storm system is also responsible for the wet weather chances in Midwest along with the severe weather chances in the south. For the plains, expect heavy bands of snow to lead to locally higher snowfall rates and low visibility. Travel may be difficult on I-80.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-25 15-38-58-1679780603439.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/palins snow-1679780666594.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the snow threat your central regional forecast is always :30 past the hour. </p>

Snow Chances Reach from the Rockies to the Plains

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<p>A ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Mexico is providing near record warmth and Gulf moisture in the Southeast, increasing the risk of severe weather as a cold front and surface low pressure system push through tonight. Severe storms are expected to continue tonight with the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-25 Tor D1-1679765609052.JPG">The potential for severe storms will continue into the evening through the Carolinas and Georgia, before another round potentially starts in the overnight farther west into Alabama and Mississippi along the I-20 corridor.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Futurecast-1679772946494.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Records did occur on Thursday &amp; Friday across the South with highs in the 80s and 90s. Records broke on Friday for cities like Baton Rouge and Greenwood. Everywhere there is a pink dot is an opportunity to tie or break records Sunday and Monday. Most of the records will be in Florida, but a few of our coastal cities will get a crack at well above-average temperatures this week too. Highs will soar into the 80s with even some low 90s. Things turn cooler as the front passes through on Monday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/dots-1679749665839.JPG">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the temperature swings and severe concerns, streaming 24/7!</p>

Severe Storms & Record Heat in the Southeast Today

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<p>Another low-pressure system moving through the central U.S. will encounter cold air in our atmosphere and has been producing heavy snow and wind in the northern tier of the country. Snow alerts continue in northern Michigan and northern Maine tonight. Winter weather alerts continue Sunday with snow up to 10 inches and sleet up to .25". The winter storm warning is where we can see the highest snowfall totals. Rainfall totals of up to an inch are possible.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679774540321.jpg"> <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679739436162.JPG">Steady snow will continue through New England while tapering in the Great Lakes region as cold air and snow wrap around the back side of the low-pressure system Saturday before tapering down early Sunday morning. Snow totals will be heaviest through northern New England where locally up to 6" may be possible. Most in the mountains will see light accumulations though.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/Futurecast-1679773328966.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>We will see another 3-6" of snow in northern Maine and across far northern Michigan and the U.P..</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/1-1679773398794.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/2-1679774483509.jpg">Looking deeper into the forecast, there is another round of winter precipitation for next Tuesday and Wednesday. There is still a bit of uncertainty in the forecast, especially when it comes to temperature profiles, which determines if we get wet, heavy snow, or sleet and freezing rain. Typically the last snow of the season in the Northeast is in early April. Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the northeast winter forecast!</p>

Heavy Snow for the Great Lakes and Northeast Tonight

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<p>CALIFORNIA - We have had a incredible snow season and there is no sign of things slowing down in the near future. Snowpack continues to rise in the Sierra, and is inching closer to the snowiest year in history of 1952-53. We are about 10 feet shy of the snow totals of that winter! Additionally, these systems have been creating isolated strong thunderstorms and very heavy rain.</p><h2>Freezing Conditions</h2><p>It's been a chilly last few mornings, and Sunday morning will be no exception. Temperatures will once again drop in to the 20s and 30s, so please cover exposed plants or bring them inside. The cold air could be harmful for plants that are already into the growing season, especially for agriculture.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/cali cold-1679779253851.JPG"></p><h2>Next Wave Monday - Wednesday</h2><p>Looking ahead to next week, another round of wet weather is on the way. A Pacific low will move onshore, bringing more moisture to waterlogged California. There is confidence in meaningful snow for the Sierra, which will help creep up closer to the snowiest season on record.  Winter storm watches are in effect for the Sierra from Monday night into Wednesday with heavy snow anticipated over 3000 feet. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/3-25 RSW CA WWA-1679791583398.JPG">In addition to snowfall, we expect heavy rain to be a concern along the coastline, prompting more flood alerts and the risk of mudslides &amp; debris flow.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/3-24 RSW snow accum-1679703663295.JPG"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/rainfall-1679779480988.JPG">The extended pattern into the beginning of April remains active in the western U.S. with above average rain and snow conditions expected. </p><p>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the snow amounts and timing for the Western U.S., the Western regional forecast is at :50 past the hour!</p>

Snowpack in California Creeping Closer to Top Spot - More Snow next Week

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<p>Heavy rain brought on by torrential downpours and severe weather has create widespread flooding issues through the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys and iwll continue into the nex few days. Sadly, the flooding has turned deadly in central Mississippi where a car was swept off the roadway and into a creek overnight Thursday into Friday, killing two. Please, turn around, don't drown, especially at night when the water and roadways are hard to see. Flood watches are in effect into Saturday from Oklahoma through Pennsylvania. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches can be expected with locally higher amounts of up to 4 to 5 inches possible. Soaking rain is expected to extend from Oklahoma through the mid-south and into the midwestern states of Ohio, Indiana, and even through Pennsylvania. Storms had already produced rain totals of 1-3" Thursday into Friday across parts of the region, including Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. Storms are expected to continue along a frontal boundary with heavy soaking rainfall. Storms will "train" over the same areas, meaning repeated rounds of rain over the same areas, overwhelming the soils.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/rain reports-1679676536621.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/flood alerts-1679691390226.jpg"></p><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ero">Weather Prediction Center</a> has issued an excessive rainfall outlook for much of the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys Friday due to the incoming heavy rainfall. A <strong>moderate</strong> risk (level 3 out of 4) for heavy rainfall has been issued. This means flooding is likely in the area as streams, creeks and low-lying areas fill up with water. Driving conditions can change quickly, so make sure to be weather aware and always turn around if you come across a flooded roadway.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/0324FriSatRainJPG-1679660245895.jpeg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/03/03-24 WPC Fri-1679660276540.JPG">If you feel like it has been a rainy year through the central and southern Plains, it certainly has been in Little Rock - the city is now at its 3rd rainiest in history. Tune in to Weather Nation throughout the hour for all your top weather headlines.</p>

Flooding Turns Fatal in Missouri

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A tornado caused four injuries and major damage to downtown Wetumpka, Alabama on Friday afternoon. Wetumpka is a small town that sits just north of Montgomery.

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The tornado struck around 4:30 pm where the first report of an injury came out. Extensive damaged was reported on the west side of the city where the First Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church were totally destroyed.

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According to WeatherNation's Field Meteorologist Brett Adair who was on the scene moments after the twister struck, emergency crews were going door to door conducting search and rescue operations.

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There were a total report of four injuries. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham, AL sent two crews to conduct storm surveys Saturday morning. The results indicated the Wetumpka tornado was a strong EF-2 tornado with winds around 130 mph. It remained on the ground for nearly 18 miles.

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Below is reaction from a witness moments after the tornado struck.

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Several tornadoes struck southeast Alabama on Friday afternoon. A tornado watch was in effect for much of the afternoon and a tornado warning was issued for Wetumpka at the time of the storm.

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For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Nick Merianos