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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RED RIVER VALLEY - After a very active start to the week, severe storm chances are back in the forecast for the Red River Valley, the Arklatex, and central Texas. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe storms on Thursday across these areas. This risk includes cities such as Dallas, Texas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 054644-1747914436298.png">Conditions will be favorable for intense storms, with warm, humid air (upper 60s to low 70s dewpoints) and strong winds at different levels of the atmosphere. This setup could lead to supercell thunderstorms, which are capable of producing large to very large hail as well as a chance for a tornado.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 054704-1747914442704.png">Strong storms are likely to form in central Oklahoma on Thursday, starting north of the Red River. These storms will move south into northern Texas during the day.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-22 05-58-27-1747915360449.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Friday - Saturday</h2>On Friday, moist air returns ahead of the next system that is expected to form over the Great Plains. This will lead to thunderstorms in the central and southern Plains, some of which could turn strong to severe. The SPC has issued a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe storms on Friday and Saturday for portions of Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma. The risk for isolated storms reaches all the way to Georgia on Saturday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 060254-1747915415431.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 060302-1747915422674.png">Strong storms, including supercells with hail, are expected to form in the afternoon and evenings, in some cases persisting overnight.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/05-21 fri to sat-1747876970216.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video> There is a flooding risk with this weekend's storms as well. The WPC has issued SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risks for flash flooding across the Plains for Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, flash flooding is possible in the Ozarks and north-central High Plains. On Sunday, a larger area from northeast Texas to the Mississippi Valley is at risk for heavy rain and flooding. More storms could develop in the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-22 06-12-16-1747915952190.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>For the latest on this story, be sure to join us on WeatherNation!

Rob Bradley

Severe Weather Threat Returns to the Central U.S.

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A costal low will be moving up the Northeast coast bringing heavy rainfall to New England, while a low pressure system back towards the West will keep things wet Thursday throughout the weekend for the entire Northeast. Along the coast, there will be high winds and big waves to go along with the rainfall.This low-pressure system in the Eastern U.S. is also set to deliver an extended stretch of cool and rainy weather from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic regions. As this system lingers, residents across these areas can expect periods of steady rain, with some isolated thunderstorms developing particularly in southern New England. While the risk of excessive rainfall remains marginal, localized downpours could still lead to minor flooding concerns in susceptible areas.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-21 070458-1747833243953.png"><h1>SETUP</h1>Beyond the rainfall, a stagnant upper-level low positioned over the Great Lakes and Northeast is ushering in an unseasonably cool air mass. Over the coming days, much of the Northern Plains, Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic will experience high temperatures ranging from the 50s to low 60s. These temperatures represent a stark departure from seasonal norms, with temperatures running 20 to 35 degrees below average.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-21 070447-1747833226004.png">The dramatic cooldown may lead to widespread record-breaking low maximum temperatures, Thursday into Friday. From the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic Coast, cities and towns should brace for chilly days more typical of early spring or even late winter, rather than late May.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 060824-1747917377883.jpg"><h1>WINDS</h1>Wind gusts of 40–50 mph are expected across eastern Massachusetts through Thursday. Secure loose objects and be prepared for possible tree damage.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-21 070537-1747833381138.png"><h1>RAIN</h1>A couple of inches are likely across much of the region, with the heaviest totals (up to 4 inches) expected from Pennsylvania through southern New England.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2024-07-26 07-30-17-1747918482533.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>POWER OUTAGES</h1>Saturated soils plus strong winds? That’s a recipe for scattered power outages. If you plan to use a generator, remember to run it at least 20 feet away from your home for safety.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-21 071756-1747833546570.png">

Unseasonably Cool and Wet Weather to Grip Eastern U.S.

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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>

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While <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/Texas%20Takes%20the%20Lead%20In%20Hottest%20Temperatures%20Across%20the%20Country">record heat</a> has recently been impacting Florida residents, the upper-level ridge responsible for that heat has also kept cold fronts from pushing too far south. This is changing to end the week as the front helps organize strong storms that develop in the sea-breeze each afternoon and evening.WHAT TO EXPECTThunderstorms are expected to develop across Central and South Florida over the next couple of afternoons, fueled by sea breeze and land breeze interactions, as well as abundant instability. Shear provided by the cold front could help storms organize to produce large hail and gusty winds.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/2025-05-22 06-30-33-1747917063329.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>THURSDAY - FRIDAYThe Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed this area under a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 5) risk for both Thursday and Friday. This means isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible, along with heavy rain and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 061919-1747917017833.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-22 061923-1747917025885.png">Tune into our Eastern Regional Forecast:10 past the hour every hour for the latest updates.

Stormy Conditions in Florida the Rest of the Week

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The stretch of record heat continues in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida through Saturday. Highs stay in the 90s and low 100s.<h2>Texas</h2>Southern Texas has been scorching hot with days of records over the past few days. Through the end of the week, there are still many locations including Austin, that could break record highs.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 210028-1747796535880.png">Forecast highs in Austin and Houston on Thursday will rise to the mid-90s.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 210020-1747796549104.png"><h2>Florida</h2>Records are likely to fall in Florida at the end of the week as well.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 210024-1747796636064.png">Temperatures on Thursday are expected to be in the 90s across South Florida, with heat index values even higher.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 210034-1747796659553.png">How do you stay safe in this kind of heat? It is early in the season, so many of us are seeing this type of heat for the first time this year. In light of this forecast, residents are encouraged to take heat precautions seriously. With many communities still in spring mode, it’s important to be proactive—especially in areas without widespread air conditioning or heat preparedness infrastructure.&nbsp;<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-13 074710-1747144046862.png">Tune into the local regional forecast on WeatherNation for more details.

Gulf Coast Heat Continues

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Kevin Schneider

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Hurricane Season has begun in the Eastern Pacific basin, right on schedule. The season officially kicked off on May 15, and just days in, we have our first area to monitor.An area off the western coast of Mexico (pictured above), an area of low pressure, could form this weekend or early next week. This development would be hundreds of miles south of Mexico. Conditions appear favorable for a tropical depression to form around mid-next week.That said, take any long-range model output with a grain of salt. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season typically ramps up slowly, with activity peaking in mid-August and again in late September.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 073348-1747748094171.png">If this system were to strengthen and receive a name from the National Hurricane Center, Alvin would be first on the list in the Pacific.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 070214-1747748273874.png">

Chances of Development Increasing in the Pacific

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CALIFORNIA - The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory through Thursday evening for southern California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. Temperatures in these regions are expected to reach up to 100°F, with some locations potentially breaking record highs.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-21 144703-1747860430549.png">Areas that are expected to experience the most intense heat are the San Fernando, San Gabriel, and Santa Clarita valleys, where high temperatures may climb to 90 to 100°F over the next couple of afternoons. Even areas along the coast may see unusually high temperatures.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 130312-1747768046979.png">Here's a look at our forecasted temperatures for the Thursday to Saturday timeframe in southern California, the Mohave Desert, and into Arizona.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-21 144837-1747860523568.png">In addition to the heat, there is an increased fire risk. The combination of hot temperatures, lower humidity, and higher winds has led to fire weather alerts for Thursday in the San Joaquin Valley.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 130305-1747768229498.png">This heat wave is expected to persist through Thursday, with some relief this weekend as temperatures are expected to moderate. For the latest updates on weather conditions and advisories, be sure to join us on WeatherNation.

Southern California: Heat Advisories in Effect

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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 strong area of low pressure and an associated cold front brought strong and severe storms as it swept from west to east. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and large hail were all reported. Hailstones up to 3.00" were reported in Franklin, TN. The severe threat will remain overnight.<h1>OVERNIGHT</h1>Overnight, an ENHANCED (Level 3 out of 5) risk for severe weather remains in effect for parts of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Damaging winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes will be possible with this system into the morning hours.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/OVERNIGHT FFFFFFF-1747789788163.png"><h1>Timing</h1>Storms will follow along the front through the overnight hours. Have multiple ways to get alerts as the storms move through. Things will be much calmer for a lot of folks tomorrow morning as the front moves further south. Along the frontal boundary, a severe threat remains for Wednesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/FJFJFJFEEE-1747789886618.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Wednesday</h1>The cold front continues to track eastward, impacting areas from the Mid-Atlantic to the Florida-Georgia line. A MARGINAL (Level 1 out of 5) risk is in place along the coast as the front exits on Wednesday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot 2025-05-20 123627-1747766577928.png">Forecast models do show storms developing along the boundary, but the severe threat appears to be more isolated and less widespread than on Tuesday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/05/05-20 wednesday b ams3k 12z-1747766625980.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Please continue to monitor the forecast and stay with WeatherNation as we track this system and provide updates.

Severe Storms Move East Overnight

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This winter season has been anything but normal for Colorado. A mild and dry winter has Coloradans excited for the upcoming snow Sunday.

So far in the the city of Denver, just over 7 inches of snow has fallen so far this entire winter season...that's nearly 2 feet below normal!

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Nearly all of the Centennial state is considered to be in at least <a href="http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/">some category of drought</a>, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought conditions.

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The National Weather Service in Boulder, CO forecasts anywhere from 4-8" of snow to fall in the Denver area from Saturday night through Sunday. This would nearly double the seasonal snowfall total.

For the mountains, skiers will also rejoice, with anywhere from 6-12" of fresh powder in the forecast.

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Much Needed Snow Coming for Colorado

Severe Weather Threat Returns to the Central U.S.

RED RIVER VALLEY - After a very active start

Unseasonably Cool and Wet Weather to Grip Eastern U.S.

A costal low will be moving up the Northeast

Stormy Conditions in Florida the Rest of the Week

While record heat has recently been impacting

Gulf Coast Heat Continues

The stretch of record heat continues in Texas

Chances of Development Increasing in the Pacific

Hurricane Season has begun in the Eastern Pac

Southern California: Heat Advisories in Effect

CALIFORNIA - The National Weather Service has

Severe Storms Move East Overnight

A strong area of low pressure and an associat