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.

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A break in storms for the Northeast is on the way this weekend, but first, another round of heavy showers is expected. This follows heavy rain earlier in the week, leaving soils saturated and primed for additional flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 051802-1746789988326.png">As the surface low from the Mid South lifts towards the Interstate 95 region, this will focus the heaviest rain up and down the East Coast. By Saturday, the thunderstorm threat slides into New England before a reinforcing cold front clears everything out on Sunday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/FORECAST-1746805040670.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>With last week's cutoff low in the Northeast, the grounds are pretty saturated and more isolated flooding could possible. On the other hand, some of the upcoming rain is beneficial because of the drought.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/1-1746760497146.png">Tune into weather nation :10 past the hour for the eastern regional forecast for more details.

Patrick Crawford

Stormy Days Ahead for the Northeast and Mid-Alantic

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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!

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WEST - Hazardous heat is back in the forecast for the western U.S. after a nice little reprieve from the hot temperatures. As we head into the end of the work week and the weekend, dangerously hot temperatures return.Friday, heat alerts have already been issued for parts of California for the upcoming hot temperatures.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 082206-1746800545573.png">Temperatures will be running well above average across these areas. The Mohave Desert is likely to surpass the triple digits.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 082253-1746800587817.png">This is not the only area that will be experiencing the heat. Check out Bismarck's forecast for Sunday, 91 degrees. A hot Mother's Day in store.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-08 053111-1746703908102.jpg">There are numerous cities from Friday through Sunday that may break record high temperatures. Each dot you see represents a city that may break or tie a record high. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 082322-1746800609754.png">If this is not a forecast that you enjoy, you are in luck, our longer-range outlooks show these exact areas that could break records, fall back into confidence of below average temperatures, according to the Climate Prediction Center.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 082338-1746800633264.png">

Brittany Lockley

Late Week Heat Back in the West

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Hail over the size of tennis balls and even baseballs fell across the Mid-South and Southeast on Thursday! The storm system responsible is heading toward the coast where the threat will persist on Friday.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 054322-1746791009234.png">Friday's Risk</h1>The threat for severe storms will follow the cold front to the coast on Friday, with a slightly higher risk for the Outer Banks where wind and hail damage is more likely.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-09 053724-1746791082966.png">Morning storms will give way to some clearing before the front taps into daytime heating in the early afternoon. Most severe storms are likely to be offshore by around dinner time or shortly thereafter.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-09 05-53-50-1746791656211.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Unfortunately, with multiple rounds of storms, the flooding threat remains through the end of the week. For more details on the longer-range flood threat for areas like Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, read this related article here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/florida-soaker-this-weekend#google_vignette">Southeast Soaker This Weekend.</a>Tune into WeatheNation for the latest details.

Huge Hail in the Mid-South Thursday, Storms Linger in the Carolinas Friday

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A large trough of low pressure stalls over the Gulf Friday, May 9th, through Sunday, May 11th, and unloads heavy rain across the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. Bad timing for anyone going on a beach vacation to Destin, Panama City, and Jacksonville.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer setup fl-1746642191148.jpg">Heavy Rainfall</h1>As we head into the end of the week and into the weekend, as this large upper low over the Lower Mississippi Valley lingers, heavy rainfall could measure up to 3-6" with isolated totals even higher than that. The Weather Prediction Center's models are highlighting the heaviest along the northern Gulf Beaches of Florida, especially near Panama City and Tallahassee.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-07 175940-1746662528912.png">Timing</h1>There is still some uncertainty on the end of week flooding threat, because it is pending what happens over the next 24-48 hours, but repeated storms training along the same regions will likely lead to flooding into the weekend.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer fl futurecast-1746642337401.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Cooler Temps</h1>We're forecasting cooler temps in Northern Florida because of rain and cloud cover.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/tomer fl forecast temps-1746642386369.jpg">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Southeast Soaker This Weekend

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Looking at the rain from a glass half full lens, the Four Corners has received beneficial rain and snow over the last several days. Rain and Snow totals have already started piling in for Colorado. In the past 24 hours the highest totals for rain have been over 2.50 inches for Rye and Denver has seen over an inch of rainfall. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-07 053642-1746617812907.png">The rain is not the only factor. So far, Colorado has seen over half a foot of snow, and totals will be on the rise Wednesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-07 053705-1746617844560.png">Clouds and rain will linger through mid-morning before another round of rain will move through in the afternoon. This slow moving storm system will also deliver a big cool-down. The temperature will drop by 10-20 degrees (or more). The heaviest snow across the Colorado Rockies will continue through Wednesday for elevations 8000 ft+, along with heavy rainfall in the foothills, front range, and plains.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-07 05-40-05-1746618046345.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>This event could bring in some much-needed snow for the higher terrains to keep the ski resorts open a little while longer across parts of the Rockies. Snow totals will likely reach 2' in the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies. Pikes Peak under a Winter Storm Warning with up to 4 feet by early Wednesday. Late-season winter storms can pose a significant risk to hikers and outdoor recreationists unprepared for winter conditions.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-07 053756-1746617906825.png">The soaking rain is another issue, as well. Some areas will be picking up 1-3 inches of rain along the I-25 corridor. Parts of southeastern CO could see isolated flooding with these showers. The mountains will keep afternoon shower chances throughout the weekend, while the rest of the areas will start to dry out.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-07 053803-1746617915680.png">After Wednesday, temperatures will start to warm back up. The area will dry out as a ridge of high pressure moves in. By the end of the week areas in the Four Corners can see temperatures 80 degrees and higher with plenty of sunshine.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-07 053931-1746617979062.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Major Spring Storm Continues With Rain & Snow For the Rockies

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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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The forecast remains wet in the southern plains and towards the Gulf Coast as we head into the next few days ahead. The area is still recovering from the record-breaking rain in the month of April. Oklahoma City recorded its wettest April ever on record.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1917692940794880495" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1917692940794880495"></div>Excessive Rainfall Outlooks will remain in place over the next several days as all this moisture slowly moves east. Through tonight, a MODERATE outlook is in place for flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-06 161511-1746569761189.png">Another MODERATE risk for flooding has been added for portions of Louisiana on Wednesday. This level 3 out of 4 risk is centered around New Orleans, LA.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-06 161607-1746569808478.png">The next week has the potential to bring 4"+ of additional rainfall to the southern U.S. As this moisture moves east, Florida could see a decent amount of moisture.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-06 161656-1746569862997.png">For more details on the severe weather component of this forecast, please be sure to read this related article: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-thunderstorms-and-flooding-back-in-the-forecast-for-new-mexico-and-texas">Severe Storms from TX to LA through Wednesday</a>For more details, be sure to join us on WeatherNation!

Flooding Threat Takes Aim at the Gulf Coast

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Louisville is gearing up for the 151st Kentucky Derby this Saturday at Churchill Downs, but weather conditions leading up to the big race could put a damper on some of the festivities.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-03 111341-1746292431993.png">Derby Day Outlook: A Break in the Clouds&nbsp;Unfortunately, the forecast does not improve Saturday. While some lingering showers may still be around in the morning, forecasters expect any rain to pick up by midday headed into the evening. The Churchill Downs track will be extremely soggy ahead of the Derby’s scheduled post time at 6:57 p.m. ET.&nbsp;Still, after a soggy week, conditions underfoot are unlikely to be ideal. Do not expect the fast track surface seen in recent years—this year could see slower, wetter conditions like 2019, when a "sloppy" track followed light rainfall, or even 2018, which saw more than 3 inches of rain on race day.&nbsp;<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-03 11-14-03-1746292475609.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Cooler Temperatures in the Mix&nbsp;Behind the departing rain, cooler air will settle in. Saturday's highs are expected to stay in the 60s, a touch below average for early May but comfortable for racegoers dressed for the occasion.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-03 044844-1746269565704.jpg">Heading to Churchill Downs Saturday? Pack an umbrella and prepare for changing conditions. While Derby Day looks mostly dry, the lead-up could be a wet one.Now the fun part, how will this weather affect the horses? From blazing sunshine to torrential rain, the conditions on Derby Day can significantly influence the race's outcome and the experience for horses, jockeys, trainers, and fans alike 🏇🏇 Precipitation: Track conditions are the most immediate and noticeable way weather affects the Derby. Rain can quickly turn the usually fast dirt track into a sloppy or muddy surface, altering the performance of certain horses and jockeys. Some horses, known as “mudders,” thrive in wet conditions, while others struggle. For instance, in the rain-soaked 2019 Derby, the muddy track played a role in a dramatic finish that included the controversial disqualification of Maximum Security. Handicappers and bettors pay close attention to forecasts, knowing that a change in weather could shift the odds significantly.🏇 Temperature is another critical factor. A warm &amp; humid race day can drain a horse's stamina, especially those not acclimated to the heat and humidity. Trainers often adjust their preparation and hydration strategies depending on the expected weather. Cooler temperatures, on the other hand, may benefit certain horses with more endurance and less speed.🏇 Wind also plays a subtle but real role in racing dynamics. A strong headwind down the backstretch can tire front-running horses earlier than expected, while a tailwind might benefit late closers. Though less obvious than mud or rain, wind direction and speed can change race strategies and even alter the pace of the race.In a race where every fraction of a second matters, weather isn’t just a background variable—it’s a potential game-changer. Whether the sun is shining or rain is pouring, the conditions on Derby Day can leave a lasting imprint.

Rainy Forecast Could Disrupt Kentucky Derby

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Tonight the Lyrid meteor shower will reach peak activity.  And it should be quite a show!  Typically, the Lyrids showcase between 10 and 20 meteors per hour during the peak.  Of course, it's always difficult to tell how many will be visible to the naked eye.  They happen around this time each year.  That's when the Earth's orbit crosses paths with that of Comet Thatcher.  This year the Lyrids are active between April 16th and 28th, with peak activity happening tonight into Monday morning, April 21st-22nd.

The meteors flash across the sky at an incredible speed of 107,000 miles per hour, about 55 miles above the surface of the earth.  What you're seeing is the debris trail left behind by Comet Thatcher, interacting with the earth's atmosphere.  Comet Thatcher's last journey around the sun was back in 1861, yet the debris trail remains.  The trail is comprised of rocks and ice that burn up when they come in contact with the earth's atmosphere.  Some of the debris can be as small as a grain of sand!

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Below is a Twitter post from the National Weather Service in Key West, Florida.  Viewing conditions should be amazing through the overnight.

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Many areas in the U.S. will have wonderful viewing conditions.  However, some areas will be marred with clouds and showers.  These areas are highlighted in the pink circles below.  Clouds and showers will be found in a general line from Nevada, through Wyoming, parts of Colorado, across South Dakota and Nebraska, into Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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You won't need binoculars or telescopes to see the show.  In fact, it's best to use your naked eye.  Binoculars or telescopes usually limit your field of view.  You may need to spend about 30 minutes in the dark to let your eyes adjust to the night conditions.

Below are a few more tips to enhance your viewing experience:

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Another factor that could hinder viewing tonight, is a nearly full moon.  The full moon officially happened on Friday.  But the moon will still be 95 percent illuminated while in the waning gibbous phase.  This will brighten the night sky significantly, possibly causing diminished visibility.

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But don't let a little extra moonlight stop you from heading outside to catch the celestial wonders that you're almost certain to see whiz on by!  Don't forget to make a wish!

For WeatherNation:  Meteorologist Matt Monroe

Lyrid Meteor Showers Peaking Sunday Night

Stormy Days Ahead for the Northeast and Mid-Alantic

A break in storms for the Northeast is on the

Late Week Heat Back in the West

WEST - Hazardous heat is back in the forecast

Huge Hail in the Mid-South Thursday, Storms Linger in the Carolinas Friday

Hail over the size of tennis balls and even b

Southeast Soaker This Weekend

A large trough of low pressure stalls over th

Major Spring Storm Continues With Rain & Snow For the Rockies

Looking at the rain from a glass half full le

Flooding Threat Takes Aim at the Gulf Coast

The forecast remains wet in the southern plai

Rainy Forecast Could Disrupt Kentucky Derby

Louisville is gearing up for the 151st Kentuc