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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<h2>Overnight</h2>The severe weather threat continues across the High Plains through Saturday night and Sunday, June 16. There are two areas of focus for severe storm activity through Sunday morning. The first is through Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa with the potential of a few tornadoes (tornado watch in effect). The other area we're watching is a frontal system arriving across the northwest High Plains, bringing large hail and strong wind potential.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/FORECAST-1718504207199.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and Northeastern Kansas. A SLIGHT risk is also issued from eastern Montana into the Western Dakotas. The storm threat remains widespread and looks most promising during the peak of afternoon heating.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/PIC 2-1718504219506.jpg">The primary threat with these storms will be damaging winds and large hail. However, storms capable of producing tornadoes will be possible across Nebraska and Iowa.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/PIC 1-1718504226450.jpg"><h2>Sunday</h2>The frontal system responsible for storms Saturday continues on Father's Day Sunday in the Upper Midwest. Another SLIGHT risk of severe weather is in effect for portions of the Interstate 90 corridor from Rapid City, SD to the Twin Cities, MN. The biggest potential will be for large hail and damaging wind. Since we're in the summer travel season, contact anyone that you know who's traveling this part of the country.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/2-1718486054659.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Jesse Kelley

75 + MPH Winds Strike The Plains

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An area of low-pressure could develop into a tropical depression this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. There is a MEDIUM chance for growth over the next several days but regardless of if this storm system reaches tropical criteria, heavy rain will be the primary threat across the western Gulf.An area of low pressure around the Yucatan Peninsula will provide a southeasterly flow, streaming rich, tropical air into Texas, aiding in thunderstorm development. The National Hurricane Center states, "Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could form during the early or middle part of next week while it moves slowly westward or west-northwestward."<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/setup-1718230836487.jpg">As mentioned above, our primary threat right now is heavy rain, upwards of 4-8" for many cities along and south of Interstate 10! Despite how soggy this region of Texas and Louisiana was in May, the last 3 weeks have dried out soils, meaning new rainfall increases the potential for flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/1-1718507241953.png">Showers and storms are likely to start Sunday night and become much more widespread through early this week, as southeast flow pumps moisture onshore. By the time our area of low pressure arrives on Tuesday and Wednesday, the grounds will have already been inundated with heavy rainfall, elevating the flash flood threat. Rainfall continues into Thursday. Storms aren't expected to be severe in terms of hail and damaging wind gusts (from straight-line winds) but as our low strengths, gusty winds are possible and an isolated waterspout can't be ruled out.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/3-1718486472233.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The flooding potential will increase each day Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and through Wednesday. As this flood hazard increases, the area of potential impact will shift westward toward south Texas.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/4-1718486869690.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>As a reminder, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-releases-forecast-for-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season">2024 is expected to be above average for tropical activity</a> due to a La Nina forming during the peak of hurricane season in September. Though development chances on this area in the western Gulf are medium, they are non-zero and tropical activity can occur in early June. It only takes one storm to impact you and the time to prepare is before the storm hits!

Tropical Watch: Potential Area of Development in the Western Gulf

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Extreme Heat is in the forecast for the Midwest and Northeast this week. The "HeatRisk" tool is already outlining much of the region with the potential of extreme heat impacts. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-15 153950-1718487622387.png">The<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-debuts-heatrisk-tool-nationwide"> "HeatRisk" tool by NOAA </a>considers how much above average temperatures are and the time of year to create the "risk" and aims to give a different way to view heat impacts. An "extreme" risk is the highest level on the scale and it is recommended you do not go outside, and instead stay in cooler conditions, such as in air conditioning. Power outages may be possible due to the stress on the power grid in the heat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-15 154009-1718487639670.png">Temperatures soar into the 90s as heat index values crest closer to 110° due to high humidity starting Sunday and continuing for much of the upcoming week. Stay indoors, check on your pets and animals that may be outside, and bring them inside if you can in these intense temperatures. This will be record-setting heat through the middle of next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-15 154145-1718487711471.png">The ridge of high pressure sitting over the central U.S. will also bring major impacts to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through the middle of next week with highs soaring into the 90s and close to 100° for many cities along the eastern seaboard. Records are in jeopardy for much of the eastern half of the U.S. in the week ahead!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-15 154227-1718487761176.png">Hazardous heat continues in the Midwest through the Northeast and Deep South all of next week. The extended forecast shows confidence in above-average temperatures sticking around, especially in the Great Lakes region. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-15 154303-1718487792890.png">We know it is summer time and we expect hot temps, but remember to take care and check on neighbors in the heat, don't over-exert yourself, and never leave children or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/states-with-laws-to-protect-pets-in-hot-cars">pets in hot cars</a>. Temperatures will be 10-20° above normal for this time of year and our bodies are not accustomed to it yet.

"Extreme Heat" for the Midwest, Northeast Ramps Up Next Week

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Meteorologist Jesse Kelley is excited to join the talented staff at Weather Nation. Jesse spent most of his childhood in Birmingham, Alabama. The state of Alabama is prone to seeing various types of weather from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather. For college, Jesse attended the University of South Alabama where he received his degree in Broadcast Meteorology along with minors in Math and Geography. From Alabama, Jesse started his broadcast television working three years at KAVU-TV in Victoria. Recently, he finished a stint in Shreveport, LA. Jesse and his wife are looking forward to making the Rocky Mountains and Colorado home. If you would like to follow me, you can follow me on Twitter @JesseKelleywx and on Facebook at Meteorologist Jesse Kelley.

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Time to put snow tires back on in Montana? Not quite, but a late season winter storm could bring a late season wallop of snow to the Northern Rockies early next week as a cold, upper-level low moves over the region from Canada. A winter storm watch has been issued from the Canadian border to the Wyoming state line for heavy snow Monday into Tuesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-14 072125-1718371418459.png">This low will bring clashing temperatures to the Plains by Monday, with highs in the 50s in Montana and 90s in the Midwest. That clash in temperatures will help to support a severe weather chance in the upper Midwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-15 052319-1718450674138.jpg">While the snow is falling in the Rockies, severe storms will be possible in the Upper-Midwest. The Storm Prediction Center is highlighting portions of Minnesota and the Dakotas for scattered severe storms on Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/1-1718507593426.png">Light snow is expected at times in the Cascades this weekend, but the heaviest snow is expected late Monday into early Tuesday, before things clear toward midweek.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Baron 2-1718507809777.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This forecast model shows the potential for over a foot of snow, though the definition of these large scale models doesn't depict the big changes over a few miles due to mountain ranges. Some may see over a foot of snow, but it's likely to be quite high on the peaks/ridges.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/1-1718507860942.png">

Heavy Late Season Snow Possible in the Northern Rockies

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Lucy Bergemann

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Atlantic Hurricane season started June 1 and runs through November. NOAA has released its forecast for the tropical season. The agency is calling for 17-25 named storms... and 8-13 hurricanes, of which 4-7 are forecast to be major hurricane strength, CAT 3 or stronger with sustained winds of 111 mph or stronger.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PXTsSghwXAU" start="0"></iframe></div>This is the highest forecast NOAA has ever issued in the initial outlook in May.&nbsp;There is an 85% chance of an above-average season in 2024. The Accumulated Cyclone Energy index, or ACE for short, is a forecasting metric that predicts strength and duration of wind speed; this year it is forecast to be the second highest ever on record.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/NOAA-1716473710687.jpg">This year is expected to be above average thanks to warm sea surface temperatures and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/la-nina-likely-to-return-for-hurricane-season">La Niña conditions returning just in time for the peak of Hurricane season</a>. There is over a 70% chance of La Niña formation during August - October. La Niña is categorized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, typically resulting in less wind shear over the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans. Less wind shear means hurricanes can thrive, rather than be torn apart by strong upper-level winds. In the Eastern Pacific, a La Niña Pattern typically spells below-average activity,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-below-normal-2024-central-pacific-hurricane-season"> which is what NOAA is predicting in 2024.</a><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/La nina-1716471321368.jpg">The other factors are warmer than average sea surface temperatures and an active West African Monsoon. Sea surface temperatures are so warm in the tropical Atlantic that we are about two months ahead of schedule for warmth.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/factors-1716470995099.jpg">The forecast is aligned with that of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/atlantic-hurricane-season-2024-expected-to-be-well-above-average">Colorado State University</a> which also calls for a well above average season.&nbsp;The official list only has 21 names and the higher end of NOAA's forecast calls for up to 25 storms. If forecasts pan out, there is an alternate list to supplement. The last time additional names were needed was during the record-setting 2020 season when La Niña conditions were also present.&nbsp;Below is the list of hurricane names we will go through first before we head into the alternative names list.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/names-1716471297613.jpg">As a reminder, these forecasts only account for the total number of storms, NOT potential paths or U.S. impacts. It only takes one storm to impact you and the time to prepare is ahead of the storm.&nbsp;For more on storm preparation, tropical conditions and alerts, stay with WeatherNation throughout the hurricane season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hurricane Season 2024 Underway: Above Average Activity Expected

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Karissa is the Director of On-Air Operations at WeatherNation. Karissa grew up loving math and science, but really fell in love with Meteorology while attending the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After two summers of storm chasing in the central plains, she knew that it was the career path for her. Standing in front of a thunderstorm and feeling the cool outflow knock her over was an experience she will never forget. After two years at COD, she transferred to Metropolitan State University of Denver. Karissa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Her high school and college speech and meteorology professors were extremely supportive and pushed her to succeed. Before joining the WeatherNation team, she previously worked as the Morning Meteorologist at KCAU-TV in Sioux City, Iowa and at WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL. She recently was part of a National Edward R. Murrow award winning team for breaking news for their coverage of the EF-4 tornado in Washington, Illinois. In her free time, Karissa enjoys cooking and trying new foods. She is a self proclaimed 'TV Junkie' who can get into just about any show. She is a die hard Chicago sports fan who loves attending professional sporting events.

Karissa Klos

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El Niño is over. The powerful El Niño/Southern Oscillation (or ENSO) phase that impacted US Weather conditions through the winter and spring has now transitioned. On Thursday June 13, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center reported that we have now entered into ENSO Neutral conditions.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1801238092617335117" src="https://x.com/NWSCPC/status/1801238092617335117"></div>The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is an oscillating climate pattern involving changes in the temperature of waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) over a large swath of the tropical Pacific Ocean can warm or cool anywhere from 1°C to 3°C from normal. El Niño marks above-average sea surface temperatures, while La Niña marks below-average water temperatures. ENSO Neutral means that SSTs are near normal., meaning we are neither in an El Niño or La Niña phase.ENSO Neutral conditions tend to bring the Polar Jet stream farther south, bringing in cooler air for the northern tier of the country. The southern half of the country generally sees warmer than average temperatures, with a wetter pattern in the southeast. This is most amplified during the fall months, but some influences can be felt into the summer too. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot20240613101308png-1718295194050.png">The forecast for ENSO conditions could have major implications going into the heart of hurricane season. NOAA anticipates the development of La Niña conditions this summer, citing <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml">"the persistent below-average subsurface ocean temperatures and changes in the tropical atmospheric circulation."</a>RELATED ARTICLE: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-releases-forecast-for-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season">NOAA Predicts Above Average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season</a>Before 2023, La Niña conditions contributed to three years of overly active hurricane seasons; starting with the record breaking 2020 Atlantic season. La Niña conditions lead to less wind shear in the Atlantic, allowing tropical systems to develop and strengthen. Into the heart of hurricane season, La Niña is forecast to be in full swing. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot 2024-06-13 102809-1718296107099.png">It will likely continue into the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2024-25. Signals/impacts from ENSO are usually more prominent during winter with cooler than average conditions in the northern tier of the country while it is warmer and drier for the southern part of the continental U.S.. A wetter pattern is more likely for the PNW and Midwest. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/la nina-1718316432637.jpg">

El Niño Over, La Niña On Track For Fall

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A cold front will bring the chance for strong and severe storms across the Northeast, especially for areas along the coast. Here is the latest forecast.The severe risk will be isolated for large hail and damaging winds, but cities like Hartford and Baltimore could be in the path.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/PIC 3-1718417967557.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/FORECAST-1718418518030.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Tonight, the threat of severe weather continues in parts of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. Storms are capable of producing large hail and damaging winds. Earlier, there was a report of hen egg sized hail that fell in Zanesville, OH. Thunderstorms should weaken and dissipate as the cold front clears the region around midnight! Temperatures will drop behind the front. However, the slightly cooler and drier air doesn't last for long!!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/1-1718405339709.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/2-1718405368133.png">The ridge will sit and spin over the southeast into the weekend and early next week, keeping temperatures toasty and rain chances minimal. Be prepared for numerous days of high-temperature records from the Midwest to the Northeast. This weekend will feature nearly 100° across the Southeast!<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/06/FORECAST-1718418617977.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Patrick Crawford

Overnight Storms for the Northeast

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Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st, but there is an area of interest that the National Hurricane Center [NHC] is already monitoring. This has a low chance for development in the next 7 days but there is still the potential for showers and thunderstorms in the western Atlantic. Minor development is possible through the weekend as this low-pressure system forms.Forecasts for the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-releases-forecast-for-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season">2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season call for an above-average number of storms</a> thanks to warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures and a transition to La Nina conditions just in time for the peak of the season in September. The first name on the list is "Alberto" if this area of low pressure manages to strengthen to tropical storm force (sustained winds greater than 39 mph).As mentioned above, warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures will aid in storm development. We are roughly two months ahead of schedule according to experts when it comes to sea surface temperatures.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1790864490893844649" src="https://x.com/philklotzbach/status/1790864490893844649"></div>Sea surface temperatures are in the 70s near Bermuda and in the low 80s in the Caribbean. This is already feeling like bathwater in many locations in the tropical Atlantic.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/05/sst-1716472274504.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest in the Tropical Season!

Hurricane Season Around the Corner: Eyes on the Atlantic

75 + MPH Winds Strike The Plains

OvernightThe severe weather threat continues

Tropical Watch: Potential Area of Development in the Western Gulf

An area of low-pressure could develop into a

"Extreme Heat" for the Midwest, Northeast Ramps Up Next Week

Extreme Heat is in the forecast for the Midwe

Heavy Late Season Snow Possible in the Northern Rockies

Time to put snow tires back on in Montana? No

Hurricane Season 2024 Underway: Above Average Activity Expected

Atlantic Hurricane season started June 1 and

El Niño Over, La Niña On Track For Fall

El Niño is over. The powerful El Niño/Souther

Overnight Storms for the Northeast

A cold front will bring the chance for strong