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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Erick is a major, category 3 hurricane nearing landfall—dangerous conditions are imminent, and all preparations should be completed immediately. Erick underwent rapid intensification, a term used for storms that increase wind speeds of 35 mph in 24 hours. In 24 hours, Erick increased by 65 mph in 24 hours.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 205210-1750301610405.png">Hurricane Erick is likely to bring "life-threatening flash floods" and damaging winds to Mexico. KEY MESSAGES:<ol><li>Likely to remain a major hurricane at landfall with potentially devastating winds.</li><li>Life-threatening flooding and mudslides from heavy rain in Central America and southern Mexico.</li><li>Storm surge and destructive waves near and east of the landfall area.</li></ol><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 205502-1750302183390.png">Heavy rainfall is expected to bring landslide and mudslide potential. Erick will produce rainfall totals of 8 to 12 inches, with maximum totals of 16 inches across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/182033INTQPF_sm-1750279593044.gif"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-17 031736-1750151863022.png">The 2025 Eastern Pacific hurricane season is off to a record-breaking start, with five named storms: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme, Dalila, and now Erick. This level of early activity is well ahead of the seasonal average, which typically sees the first named storm by June 10, the second by June 24, and the third by July 6. Dalila forming on the 13th marked the fastest four storms to be named in the basin since record keeping began, beating 1974, which saw Dolores form by the 14th of June.ATLANTICThe Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1, has remained quiet with no named storms forming so far. This lack of activity is being attributed to three key atmospheric factors: persistent wind shear, marginally warm water temperatures, and the presence of Saharan dust. &nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104826-1748537463299.png">The Saharan dust, which often travels westward from Africa, can suppress tropical development by introducing dry, stable air into the atmosphere. In addition, wind shear is disrupting the organization of tropical waves and disturbances, preventing them from developing into more significant systems. While sea surface temperatures are warm enough to support storm formation, they are not as favorable as in recent years, further limiting activity.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-16 142900-1750105746265.png">Although the Atlantic is off to a slow start, this is not unusual for June. Historically, tropical activity in the Atlantic does not typically ramp up until later in the summer, particularly in August and September, with the peak occurring around the 15th of September.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Day1SVR-1749823458384.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-29 104849-1748537876634.png">For now, the quiet beginning to the season is considered perfectly normal.&nbsp;The early season will more often see more tropical storms than hurricanes, but hurricanes can form and impact the United States, so it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/hurricane-prep-week-2025">always best to be prepared</a>. Andrea is the first name on the list in the Atlantic in 2025.NOAA and Colorado State are expecting an above-average season in the Atlantic Basin. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predicts-above-average-2025-hurricane-season">Click here to read more.</a>

Major Hurricane Erick Rapidly Intensifies into a Strong CAT 3

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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.

Jesse Kelley

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It's mostly been a cool and rainy pattern across the Northeast as of late. I'm sure many residents couldn't tell you the last weekend it did not rain! Now, Mother Nature looks to flip the switch, with the chance of widespread record-breaking heat as we get into next week. <h1>Hot Temperatures</h1>As a sampler, we'll watch the thermometer rise across these areas on Thursday. A heat advisory remains in effect for the Philadelphia, Boston, Hartford, and Albany metros. The heat index values could reach nearly 100 degrees.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1png-1750284108114.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 204131-1750300898521.png">Thursday's cold front will cool temperatures a tad in the Northeast; however, a strong high-pressure pattern builds in by early next week, causing temperatures to soar. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 204257-1750300983047.png">Record highs will be likely for parts of the Northeast starting Sunday and lasting through at least Tuesday of next week! <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750285746901.png">With the added humidity levels, this heat will become dangerous, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable. The NWS's Heat Impacts product shows a widespread swath of Extreme heat impacts. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 204107-1750301122604.png">Remember, heat is the deadliest weather condition! Oftentimes, it is overlooked, but doing so in this case may create very dangerous situations. Be prepared!

Dave Holder

The Heat Is on in the Northeast

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Kevin Schneider

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After Wednesday afternoon brought us an enhanced risk for severe storms, overnight the risk downgrades to SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather extending from the Red River of Oklahoma and Texas through the Lake Erie shores.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 185926-1750294823956.png">Thursday afternoon, the front moves to the East Coast, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/active-pattern-sparks-mid-atlantic-flood-severe-threat">impacting locations that saw extreme flooding earlier in the week</a>. Damaging winds will once again be the biggest concern for the I-95 corridor.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 190314-1750295110486.png"><h2>Forecast Timing</h2>The squall line will continue moving through the upper Ohio Valley, with damaging wind threats persisting. In the Southern Plains (southern Oklahoma and North Texas), isolated severe storms are possible overnight, supported by unstable air but only weak atmospheric lift. On Thursday, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front. The cold front should move offshore the Atlantic Coast by the end of Thursday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06-18 EAST-1750295134487.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Severe Threat Marches East

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Chris Tomer

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<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 035049-1750240591296.png">The hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for many east of the Rockies. Naturally, it will be the first official day of Summer, so I guess we can't complain.Heat advisories and Extreme Heat Watches are now in effect through Sunday, thjese extend from Colorado through Minnesota.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184102-1750293769092.png">The strong high that is responsible for all of the heat in the southwest is on the move. As that slides northeast, it will bring the stifling heat with it.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-18 03-52-28-1750240365011.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Areas from the Central Plains to the Northeast will see temperatures reach well into the 90s and could feel close to 100+. Since this is the first stretch of hot weather of the season, it's important to prepare mentally ahead of time.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184219-1750293803853.png">Try to limit any strenuous activities outdoors this weekend. Drink plenty of water and take multiple breaks if you do venture outdoors.<h1>TOO HOT TOO SOON?</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184109-1750293810338.png">Is this normal? It's a little ahead of schedule. Many places don't see their first 100 day until sometime in July. The early nature of this dose of heat factors into the Heat Risk (top) that tries to boil down all of the different factors going into heat waves. Extreme risk try to highlight significant stretches of problems, including threats to life.

Hot Weather Spreads to the Heartland

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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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A powerful heat wave continues to grip the Southwest, with dangerously high temperatures impacting much of Arizona, southeastern California, and parts of southern Nevada. We have been experiencing record heat over the last few days, and the pattern is expected to persist for some time into the weekend.<h1>HIGHS VS AVERAGES</h1>Folks that already run hot for this time of year are going to be well-above average as a ridge of high pressure dominates! Las Vegas normally averages 100° and will see a temp of 110°! Los Angeles will be in the 80s when it normally sees a high of around 77°. Cities like Tucson, Phoenix, and El Paso will also be trending above average.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184525-1750293958652.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184545-1750293964127.png">The above-average heat is also bringing the Southwest fire danger into the weekend. Fire Weather Watches and Warnings are up for the gusty winds and very low humidity. As always avoid anything that could cause a spark and could turn into a fire.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-18 184620-1750293985574.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/New Baron Video 3-1750282237117.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Looking ahead in the long term, confidence is growing for below normal temperatures in the Southwest. Actually, some rain and thunderstorm chances may appear next week!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750282490464.png">Catch your Southwest Regional Forecast each hour at :50 past the hour.

Record Breaking Heat in the Southwest

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Tracey Anthony

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A Moderate Risk for excessive rain remains overnight for portions of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. This is a level 3 out of 4 flooding threat and indicates a significant potential for flash flooding, often associated with:<ul><li>Widespread rainfall</li><li>Saturated soils</li><li>Urban areas with poor drainage</li><li>Terrain that enhances runoff</li></ul>These areas were just hit hard this weekend, and it will only take a little rain to cause major new impacts. Wheeling &amp; Fairmont WV, were impacted in a devastating way over the weekend.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1934617419605258267" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1934617419605258267"></div><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1934385430943928626" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1934385430943928626"></div>An active pattern is impacting the mid-Atlantic, so the flood threat continues this week. A combination of tropical moisture and an approaching cold front will continue to bring widespread showers, thunderstorms, and an elevated risk for severe and flash flooding.<h1>Forecast Rainfall:</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-17 142925-1750192184045.png">Catch your East Regional Forecast at :10 after each hour on WeatherNationTV.

Active Pattern Sparks Mid-Atlantic Flood and Severe Threat

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Heavy rain has been no stranger in the south. With ample moisture and a frontal boundary, heavy rain and strong storms have been persistent these last few days. As we look into the overnight hours, a few strong storms will be possible, but most should remain dry. A Marginal threat continues across portions of the Gulf Coast with damaging winds and hail being the primary concern.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/overnightt stotto-1749605891333.png">The models are struggling to show convection, forecasting little to no rain, if any storms get going, they have the chance to be severe.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/overnighf-1749602614247.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>An isolated threat of flooding will continue along with the storms.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-10 154657-1749592021450.png">For more details on how this could impact temperatures and wildfire smoke, be sure to tune into WeatherNation at :10 past the hour.

Isolated Severe Threat for the Gulf Overnight

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<h1>Zeta Stats</h1>
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Zeta continued to weaken this afternoon but remains a strong tropical storm. Maximum sustained winds are estimated around 50 mph with stronger gusts. Zeta's speed continues to increase as well, now moving to the northeast around 55 mph.
<h1>Key Messages</h1>
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<h1>Forecast Track</h1>
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Zeta is expected to continue to track out to sea and be well away from the US by Friday morning.
<h1>Alerts</h1>
Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings remain in place from the Carolinas into the Mid-Atlantic.

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Storm surge warnings have been dropped but coastal flood advisories remain in effect from Louisiana through the Big Bend of Florida.
<h1>Zeta Mexico and U.S. Landfalls</h1>
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https://twitter.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1321561162622799872

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Zeta was the last named storm of the 2005 hurricane season, the only other year the Greek alphabet has been used during a hurricane season.  Hurricane season runs through November 30th.

Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates on the tropics, along with other top weather headlines.

Zeta Weakens But Wind & Rain Threat Continues

Zeta Stats

Key Messages

Forecast Track

Alerts

Zeta Mexico and U.S. Landfalls

Major Hurricane Erick Rapidly Intensifies into a Strong CAT 3

Erick is a major, category 3 hurricane nearin

The Heat Is on in the Northeast

It's mostly been a cool and rainy pattern acr

Severe Threat Marches East

After Wednesday afternoon brought us an enhan

Hot Weather Spreads to the Heartland

The hottest temperatures of the year are on t

Record Breaking Heat in the Southwest

A powerful heat wave continues to grip the So

Active Pattern Sparks Mid-Atlantic Flood and Severe Threat

A Moderate Risk for excessive rain remains ov

Isolated Severe Threat for the Gulf Overnight

Heavy rain has been no stranger in the south.