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.

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<p>Tropical Depression Two has strengthened into the first named storm of the 2023 hurricane season, Arlene! Hurricane hunters zigzagging through the tropical cyclone for several hours Friday finally found enough evidence that indeed, a tropical storm has formed. The hurricane hunters observed 50 knot winds at the level they were flying, translating to 35 knot winds at the surface. A 35 knot wind equals roughly 40 miles per hour, which is the equivalent of tropical storm-force. Tropical storm-force winds are 39-73 mph.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/10-1685726981244.jpg">The change to Tropical Storm Arlene was expected, but it won't be long-lasting. The storm is forecast to continue moving southward and return back to a tropical depression by Saturday as it heads toward Cuba. Regardless of tropical status or strength, over the next three days, the heaviest rainfall will favor southern Florida with the risk of over 5" in spots.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 05-34-23-1685705734776.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Generally, Florida's soils can handle this amount of moisture, but given how saturated some areas are, flooding could definitely take place.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-1 RSE FL accum-1685675017609.png">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 Friday night for southern Florida for 2-4" of rain, with 6"+ possible in localized areas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/2-1685564511431.jpg">Due to the proximity of the tropical system, waves will be higher with rough surf along Florida's west coast and the central Gulf Coast on Friday. Be careful if you plan on going to the beaches, or wait until later in the weekend when the rip current threat lessens. Even strong swimmers can be swept out to sea in a rip current.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-1 RSE Rip current-1685675133224.png">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.</p>

Tropical Storm Arlene Forms in the Gulf

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Lucy Bergemann

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<p>A stagnant pattern continues to produce severe thunderstorms through the western and Central United States. Over the last two days, wind and hail reports have been common from South Dakota through Texas. A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for the region as a few tornadoes along with damaging winds and hail are possible.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1664681468008726544" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1664681468008726544"></div><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1664671017892220931" src="https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1664671017892220931"></div><h1>Friday</h1><p>Another risk of severe storms returns to the Southern Plains today. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a "Enhanced" risk (level 3 out of 5) for Western portions of Texas. This means numerous thunderstorms are capable of reaching severe limits, with a few storms capable of destructive wind gusts and giant hail.</p><p>An elevated risk for SIGNIFICANT HAIL (2" or larger) in the orange region is highlighted in Western Texas. Hail is the primary severe weather concern today, and some hailstones in Western Texas could build to tennis ball size. This same region is where we have the potential for tornadoes - between Lubbock and Fort Stockton.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/tor-1685726124597.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/hail-1685726131813.jpg"></p><p>Expect storms to build in intensity through the afternoon and evening. Each storm will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail or tornadoes. These storms mean business with more organized wind energy from Lubbock to Wichita Falls into Dallas and more individual supercells towards the Big Bend of Texas.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RSC stormz-1685732549294.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Saturday</h2><p>The severe weather risk continues into Saturday in similar areas thanks to a persistent upper level pattern and dryline setup at the surface. The threat for severe weather is on the lower end of the spectrum, though. This MARGINAL risk (level 1 out of 5) was issued for isolated severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts as the primary severe weather threat.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-2 RSC day2-1685733460780.png"></p><p>A few showers linger through the I-35 corridor Saturday morning before another push of moisture develops in the Rockies during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms will not only possess severe weather threats but also heavy rainfall adding to the flood threat as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-02 08-05-01-1685714764367.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Check back for updates and tune in to continue to follow this developing story on WeatherNation.</p>

Kara James

Enhanced Risk through West Texas Today

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<p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; color: #454545;">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></span></p>

Rob Bradley

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<p>A ridge of high pressure is helping to boost temperatures for the start of meteorological summer with highs running about 10-15° above average Friday. Numerous record highs were tied or broken across the region on Thursday, including in Millinocket, Maine and Burlington, Vermont where temperatures soared to 96°! However, major changes are coming tomorrow, in the way of an upper level low diving south, drastically dropping temperatures (ABOVE).</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NE Record Highs Thursday-1685670061621.jpg">More records are in jeopardy Friday with 90-degree heat possible well into northern New England where we usually don't see the 90s until late June. The heat won't make it past the weekend here thanks to a strong cold front that will also bring some much-needed rain.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NE Potential Records FRI-1685670216438.jpg">The low will drag in much colder air with it, making temperatures plunge 20-30 degrees in 24 hours!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-02 NE Temps-1685706076408.jpg">Get ready for a major change this weekend. Highs drop from the 80s and 90s Friday to the 50s and 60s for the weekend ahead. Upper level cold air combined with a surface front work together to drop our temperatures drastically! We will also see a few storms on Friday afternoon in the Northeast, playing off those temperature differences. Some of these may be on the severe side with damaging winds the primary concern. The same front then pushes into the Carolinas on Saturday, producing storms there too. Some of these thunderstorms could be on the stronger side with damaging winds possible to start the weekend. The other factor with this front will be that we are not only cooler, but also breezy on Saturday in the Northeast. It will feel more like early Spring than summer. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/winds-1685726344836.jpg"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NE Futurecast-1685670424530.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The Northeast needs the rainfall though - many cities on the East Coast are experiencing some of their driest Springs in history and drought conditions have been expanding over the past few weeks. Any rain, no matter how small the totals, will be welcome.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/NE Drought June 1-1685670466584.jpg">For more on the temperature extremes impacting the U.S., join WeatherNation for your latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Record Heat Friday - Huge Changes for the Weekend in the Northeast

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<p>Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Panhandle and Northeast New Mexico where we expect moisture in our upper atmosphere to collide with the dryline, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Severe%20Weather%20Continues%20Across%20the%20Great%20Plains"><strong><em>producing widespread showers and storms</em></strong></a>, which will continue heavy rainfall. 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 300 percent with 7.36" for the month of May.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/tx alerts-1685715522587.jpg">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk of excessive rainfall today with a MODERATE risk, a level 3 out of 4 in the Texas Panhandle. This is where we had parts of HWY 87 flood on Thursday and water rescues were necessary. Flood alerts remain in effect due to saturated soils. Speaking of saturated soils, we have seen well above average rainfall in these areas over the last month, meaning the ground will have a hard time absorbing any additional moisture on the way.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/moderate-1685715515138.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/saturated soil-1685715506584.jpg">We will see daily showers and thunderstorms producing the severe weather threat but also the risk of 3-5" over the Texas Panhandle. Please do not drive through flooded roadways and use caution if you live near low-lying areas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/rainfall-1685715495503.jpg">For more on the severe weather and flood threats, stay with WeatherNation for the latest in your Top Weather Headlines always streaming 24/7.</p>

Flash Flooding Likely Again in the Texas Panhandle Tonight

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<p>There will be heavy rainfall over the Plains States for several days as a few factors come into play. An onshore flow in the upper atmosphere bringing in Pacific moisture will meet with a surface low transporting Gulf moisture north. These two sources of moisture aid in producing showers and thunderstorms that will bring significant rainfall, prompting flood alerts. Showers and storms fire off the higher terrain through the evening hours over the next few days, moving from north to south. We will see storms carry into the overnight hours, especially in Montana and northern Idaho. While widespread severe weather is not likely, a few stronger storms are possible along the Wyoming/Nebraska border on Thursday and on Friday once again for Colorado's Front Range.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-01 16-37-42-1685659148234.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Flooding will be a concern, as we see days of additional rain and heavy rainfall. Some cities like Bozeman, Montana, have already seen heavy rain. Bozeman broke the daily record yesterday with 1.00" of rain for May 31st. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/record rainfall bozeman-1685659269260.jpg">Excessive rainfall will be a big concern, especially where the <span style="color: rgb(14, 16, 26)">Weather Prediction Center has highlighted the risk into Friday. Upwards of 3" will be possible along the I-90 and I-25 corridors of the northern Rockies. A FLOOD WATCH has been issued for central Montana and eastern Wyoming due to heavy rainfall causing flooding. Watch out for rivers, creeks, and streams to be running high.</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1685649171925.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/slot0-1685649313975.jpg"></p><p>For more information and updates with this system, tune into WeatherNation for :50 past the hour for our Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Flood Threat for the Northern Rockies This Week

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Patrick Crawford has always been a huge weather buff! He grew up in Plano, Texas, and it was there that he experienced what Mother Nature was capable of doing. He would always turn on the television to see what local meteorologists were saying about the weather. That's when he realized he wanted to be a meteorologist.

Patrick graduated from Northern Illinois University (’04) with a degree in Meteorology and a double minor in Mathematics and Geography. Broadcast Meteorology has been great to him and he has been able to work in television markets all across the country. Some of his stops have included New Orleans, Green Bay and even Yuma, Arizona. He is so excited to be part of the WeatherNation team.

He has been awarded the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) weather seal from the American Meteorological Society.

Feel free to catch up with Patrick Crawford on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistPC/">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/MeteorologistPC">Twitter</a> pages.

Patrick Crawford

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<p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) risk for portions of Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin. Hail will be the main threat but damaging winds will also be likely. This follows hail from the same system on Monday in the Dakotas.</p><p>The peak of storm activity will be associated with warmer afternoon temperatures before letting up by the evening. Storms continue into the overnight hours, as more moisture and energy arrive from the west.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/mnstorms-1685490007006.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Forecast rainfall totals will be locally higher where stronger storms are expected to move through. Currently, there is a risk of excessive rain that may lead to localized flooding. Since there is a persistent and slow-moving pattern, some storms are capable of producing up to 3" of rainfall. This would be good news for the drought in western Iowa.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/rainfall-1685461597072.jpg">More on this story can be watched live at :30 minutes past the hour during the Central Regional forecast. Join us!</p>

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

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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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<p>Scattered thunderstorms are expected to ignite this afternoon once again for some of the same cities that have already been impacted by heavy rain and severe storms. Below, are some reports taken from Sunday that include very large hail and very strong winds.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_plains hail-1685328845080.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05-28_plains winds-1685328850346.jpg"></p><h2><strong>Severe Outlook</strong></h2><p>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal outlook for areas south of San Antonio, TX. The rest of the state is under a general thunderstorm risk. Large hail and gusty winds will be the primary threats with any severe thunderstorm for south Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-29 154643-1685396808937.png"></p><h2>Forecast Timing</h2><p>This afternoon, further storms will be possible. Notice that the storms ignite during the peak heating, t-storms will be anticipated until the sun sets, then the storms will settle down.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/05292-1685396860925.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flood Potential</h2><p>Heavy rain has fallen over the past few days across much of the southern Plains. With further rainfall expected, flash flooding is possible. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall on Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot 2023-05-29 113210-1685381538416.png">Localized rainfall totals from storms have had a tendency to trigger flash flood warnings. These have been very slow-moving storms. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/05/4-1685365576898.jpg">For more on the storm threat, join WeatherNation for the latest forecast always streaming 24/7.</p>

More Active Weather for the Southern Plains

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Tropical Storm Arlene Forms in the Gulf

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Enhanced Risk through West Texas Today

A stagnant pattern continues to produce sever

Record Heat Friday - Huge Changes for the Weekend in the Northeast

A ridge of high pressure is helping to boost

Flash Flooding Likely Again in the Texas Panhandle Tonight

Flood alerts are in effect over the Texas Pan

Flood Threat for the Northern Rockies This Week

There will be heavy rainfall over the Plains

Strong Storms for Minnesota & Iowa

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a MARG

More Active Weather for the Southern Plains

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to ignit