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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Another week, another threat for significant severe weather for parts of the Plains. All severe weather hazards are possible including: large hail, damaging winds, and a few strong tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MODERATE (level 4 out of 5) risk for severe weather for Monday afternoon through the overnight hours.An upper-level low pressure system will take on what's known as a negative tilt. This feature typically means that a low pressure system has reached maturity. Winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere in this format are oriented from northwest to southeast. With winds in this direction and strong southerly winds at the surface, this indicates there is good vertical shear, and to put it simply: tornadoes.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/upper setup monday-1714906648335.jpg">As mentioned above, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms with the threats of potentially long-tracked tornadoes, very large to giant hail, and severe/damaging winds. That is why significant severe weather outlooks have been issued. A significant tornado potential has been issued for portions of Kansas and Oklahoma which means that tornadoes stronger than EF2 is possible.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_sig tor-1714932801163.png">In addition to the threat of significant tornadoes (EF2 or stronger), the SPC has also issued a significant outlook for both hail and damaging winds. This means that hail over 2" in diameter is possible and winds stronger than 75 mph are likely too.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_sig-1714932892122.png">The threat of violent, long-track tornadoes will exist for areas marked in red. Massive hail will be possible again, with some locations of the southern Plains picking up 4" diameter hailstones in the past week - the size of SOFTBALLS!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05 hrrr 18z-1714963033276.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Timing will be in the afternoon and could last into the overnight hours of Tuesday morning. Know what your severe weather plan is and where your day will take you on Monday and into Tuesday.

Severe Weather Outbreak Likely Monday

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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Similar areas that have been at risk since the end of April will experience another bout of severe weather from Monday through Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center [SPC] has issued severe weather outlooks for Tuesday and Wednesday, indicating confidence in the environment to produce severe storms. All severe weather threats are possible during this stretch: damaging wind, large hail, and a few tornadoes.On Tuesday, the severe weather threat stretches from Arkansas through the Midwest including Chicago, St. Louis, and Little Rock (below).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rne spc tue-1714938943876.png">Here's a look at forecast models for Tuesday's storms. Some of Monday's overnight storm complexes will move east into the Mid-South and Midwest first thing Tuesday morning and then new storms are expected as we run into daytime heating across these areas, although this outcome for new thunderstorms is a bit less likely.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rne tue spc-1714938977434.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>On Wednesday, the threat shifts a bit further south, impacting southern Missouri, Arkansas, eastern Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. All modes of severe weather are on the table.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05 wed-1714939038741.png">The central and southern Plains are a bullseye for severe weather in May. The moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and cooler air from Canada clash over Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, elevating the severe threat. We know this is another day of severe weather on the horizon, but please don't let severe weather fatigue get the best of you.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/2 days out-1714907383246.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest information on the severe weather threat ahead in early May.

Severe Threat Lingers into the Middle of the Week

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According to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, 26.4" of snowfall was observed on the last day making May 4th the snowiest day of the season!<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1787160675728679277" src="https://twitter.com/UCB_CSSL/status/1787160675728679277"></div>Additional snowfall will continue for the western United States over the next couple of days. Widespread winter weather alerts have been issued for the Rockies, Tetons, Wasatch, Uinitas, and Cascades. We expect most of our snowfall to be in the higher elevations of the mountains but there have been some reports in lower elevations such as Salt Lake City.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05-_rnw winter alerts-1714963257053.png">Forecast models have steady moisture pushing through the western United States. Higher elevations will tend to get caught in the moisture and remain that way as we head into the beginning of the work week. Steady snow continues for the Cascades and northern Rockies today, Monday, and Tuesday as additional upper-level waves reinforce the active pattern.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rnw_18z snow-1714963272253.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Some locations may receive 8-16 inches of snow across the highest mountain peaks! Snow levels will fall to 3,000-4,000 feet most commonly, but may fall as low as 2,500' elevation.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05-_18z snow-1714963281772.png">If it feels like snow is falling late into the season, you may be surprised to know that the season's last snow for many West Coast communities lingers into May and for the highest elevations, even into June!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/04/est avg snowfall-1714510694011.jpg">As this weather system moves across the West, it will whip up a lot of wind! The wind gusts may reach up to 55-65 miles per hour across many states, and especially at higher elevations where gusts could top 80 mph. Secure your property before the wind hits!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rnw_wind alerts ocn-1714963386998.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest on the western forecast this week, or get your Western regional forecast at 50 past every hour!

May 5th the Snowiest Day This Year in Soda Springs, CA

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As we head into the work week, a ridge of high pressure will dominate the Gulf Coast leading to the potential for record high temperatures to be broken. The heat kicks off as early as Monday into the state of Texas where highs will run slightly above average. By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs for cities like Houston and San Antonio will soar into the 90s.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rsc mon to wed-1714963572834.png">On Wednesday afternoon, numerous cities across Texas and the southeast may break or tie record highs. We've sifted through the records, so each pink dot on the map is a city that could tie or beat their record high for May 8th!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rse potential record highs-1714963639899.png">This is unseasonably warm for many of these locations, for instance, Jackson Mississippi has a forecast high of 90 on Wednesday afternoon, that's about 10 degrees above their normal high of 80!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_rse wed highs-1714963663002.png">For more on the record warmth be sure to join us during your regional forecast always live on WeatherNation!

Potential Records Highs This Week in the Southeast

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After multiple spots in southeast Texas received one to two FEET of rain in just 24 hours in the last week, many instances of extreme flooding are ongoing. Roads are washed out, rivers and creeks are running high with water still standing over roads in some spots, and major flooding is expected to continue along rivers over the next few days. This video was taken about 20 miles north of Houston, in Humble, TX. Please remember, turn around, don't drown.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1786848270972489808" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1786848270972489808"></div>More heavy rain and flooding are expected to close out the weekend in southeast Texas. A moderate risk (level 3 out of 4) is issued for Houston and Lufkin.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/05-05_through tonight wpc-1714938620711.png">This level 3 out of 4 on the flood risk scale indicates that numerous flash floods are likely, with some significant flash flooding possible. This area corresponds with the already-flooded part of the state with standing water and rivers still in a major flood stage (see top of page).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/mod flood-1714904806947.png">The heavy rainfall threat will continue across Texas due to the oversaturation of soils. Any additional amount of rainfall could lead to flooding fairly quickly.Related article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/tornado-hits-west-texas-more-possible-today">Tornado Hits West Texas, More Storms this Weekend</a><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/ggg-1714959438637.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>If you live in southeast Texas, be careful and seek higher ground if a flash flood warning is issued, especially if water starts rising. Rain totals by the end of the weekend will be anywhere from 1-3" overall, but pockets of 4-5" are possible where multiple rounds of storms come through. Flooding will be expected in areas of southeast Texas already hard-hit by flooding earlier this week. Never drive through flooded roads!

Flood Threat Winding Down for the Lone Star State

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Caitlin Connell

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Despite seeing strong storms on Saturday, what seems like a never-ending severe weather threat is ongoing in the Lone Star State. Reports of a few touchdowns of tornadoes came out of places like Kermit and Fort Stockton, TX Saturday.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1786866266076041461" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1786866266076041461"></div>The hail that some of these severe storms brought was nothing to mess around with. Kermit and Randalls Corner had to deal with softball-sized hail throughout Saturday afternoon and evening.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot 2024-05-05 045825-1714906764420.png">The severe weather threat will be limited overnight in south Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi. An isolated severe storm will be possible overnight with isolated damaging winds or a brief tornado possible. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/TEXAS FLOODDD -1714958979845.png">Related articles: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/flood-threat-continues-in-the-plains">Texas: More Rain in Flooded Areas </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/monday-severe-weather-threat-hits-the-plains-again">Multi-Day Severe Outbreak Possible Monday - Wednesday</a><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/ggg-1714959175188.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Jackie Brown

Tornado Hits West Texas, Isolated Storms Tonight

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Kevin Schneider

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Welcome to May! The month normally boasts severe storms, Mother's Day and later sunsets. This weekend will be the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday evening - and rain could affect things.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/Summer countdown-1714568488325.png">A dynamic upper-level low will bring the shot at some storms on Friday to parts of the Ohio River Valley, but models are hinting at a fast moving wave joining the party late Friday night into Saturday. That could meet up with enough moisture to keep scattered showers around northern Kentucky into the first day of the weekend. This is where it could be raining around race-time (below).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/GFS for KY-1714568498978.png">The Kentucky Derby says on its website that it's a "rain or shine" event, so no delays are expected. However, the conditions could be a little muddy for the horses when the gates open Saturday at 6:57 PM ET.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/kentucky derby daypart-1714568509182.png">

Trotting Around Rain Chances at the 150th Kentucky Derby

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Colorado will get a good dose of snow tonight and through tomorrow morning. Winter weather alerts are in place for much of Central and Southern Colorado extending into parts of New Mexico.

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If you live south of Denver, this will mean some snow will accumulate on those pumpkins tonight but no worries.....it does appear the moisture moves out just in time for trick-or-treating.

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This will mean your morning commute to work tomorrow might be a bit on the treacherous side as snow will still be falling. Snowfall amounts will range from 3-6 inches of heavy, wet snow that will stack up fast overnight tonight..

The highest snowfall will be south of Denver. The San Juans and Sangre De Cristo will end up with close to a foot of snow for elevations above 7,000 feet.

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Meteorologist <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com/team/merry-matthews/">Merry Matthews</a>