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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<h1>Severe Potential</h1><p>Through Thursday morning, a <strong>SLIGHT </strong>(level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather is in place. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes will all be possible. There are significant threats across the Dakotas for significant tornadoes and significant hailstones.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 140854-1780517344205.png"></p><h2>Timing</h2><p>Through the overnight hours, storms will continue ahead of the frontal boundary, bringing in some hail and damaging winds to the central High Plains.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/06-03_rnc bams overnight-1780531176762.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Thursday - Friday</h1><p>The severe weather threat is expected to continue into the end for the work week. Two more <strong>SLIGHT </strong>(level 2 out of 5) risks for severe weather have been issued for Thursday and Friday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 175955-1780531207836.png"></p><p>Hail above 2" in size will be possible for portions of South Dakota, including Rapid City.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 083027-1780497032751.png">The <strong>SLIGHT</strong> risk for severe storms Friday extends from Nebraska to Wisconsin.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 175959-1780531213692.png"></p><h2>Timing</h2><p>The strongest storms are expected to move along the front through Thursday and Friday. Both days can expect this activity closer to dinnertime. There is potential for these storms to become significantly severe both days as well.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/06-03 rnc thu fri-1780531387549.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Tune into your full Central U.S. breakdown on WeatherNation at :30 past the hour every hour.</p>

Alana Cameron

Severe Threat Continues For Northern Plains

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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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<h2 style="text-align: center">It's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/hurricane-prep-week-2026"><strong><em><u>Hurricane Prep Week on WeatherNation</u></em></strong></a> for the first week of the Atlantic Hurricane season!</h2><p>The Atlantic Basin is starting on the quiet side, while the Eastern Pacific has multiple disturbances. One of which is becoming the first named storm of the year and others that could have impacts to land this weekend.</p><h1>Atlantic</h1><p>The Atlantic is starting the season with no activity expected through the first week. A big burst of Saharan Dust is providing plenty of dry air, which could impact air quality and visibility in the Caribbean and parts of Florida through the week ahead.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-03 05-12-28-1780485179841.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h1>Eastern Pacific</h1><p>The first tropical storm of the season formed in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday morning. The basin could have its second system of the season this weekend, with impacts in Mexico possible. The NHC gives the southern wave near Mexico a medium chance to develop. Another outlook region with low development potential has been added along the SW coast of Mexico. We'll be monitoring this region closely and will provide updates.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/pic5-1780517626533.png"></p><h2>Amanda</h2><p>Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, becoming the first named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center designated Amanda as a tropical storm on Wednesday. At this time, the storm poses no threat to land.</p><p>As of the latest advisory, Amanda was packing maximum sustained winds of <strong>40 mph</strong> while moving northwest over the open Pacific. Forecast guidance indicates the storm should strengthen somewhat during the next couple of days before encountering less favorable environmental conditions and weakening later this week into the weekend.</p><p>Amanda is currently moving over sufficiently warm ocean waters that can support tropical cyclone development. In the short term, manageable wind shear and ample tropical moisture should allow for some additional organization and strengthening.</p><p>However, as the storm tracks farther northwest, it is forecast to move into cooler sea surface temperatures and increasing atmospheric stability, which should gradually weaken the storm.</p><p>Amanda's development comes as forecasters continue to monitor unusually warm waters across portions of the eastern Pacific and the ongoing development of El Niño conditions. El Niño years often favor increased tropical cyclone activity in the eastern Pacific basin, and</p><p>That means Amanda is likely just the first chapter in what could become a busy season across the eastern Pacific.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 153840-1780522747767.png"></p><p>The names for the Eastern Pacific are as follows. Tropical storm Boris could form this weekend near Mexico.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 090216-1780498942901.png"></p><p>Sea surface temperatures for the Pacific are already very warm for the start of the season. The El Niño pattern showcases the potential for higher activity across the Eastern Pacific. NOAA's seasonal outlook calls for an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/Epac_hurr/index.shtml">above-average eastern Pacific hurricane season</a> with 15 to 22 named storms, including as many as 9 hurricanes and up to 9 major hurricanes. On the other hand, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/noaa-predictions-for-the-2026-hurricane-season"><strong><em><u>NOAA Predicts a Below Normal 2026 Season for the Atlantic</u></em></strong></a> basin.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-31 074939-1780235440882.png">Stay With WeatherNation This Hurricane Season</h1><p>Whether storms threaten land or remain over open waters, WeatherNation is your destination for around-the-clock tropical coverage. Our meteorologists track every tropical wave, depression, storm, and hurricane with the latest forecast models, expert analysis, and live updates whenever conditions warrant.</p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a1C9h87MYTY" start="0"></iframe></div>

First Tropical Storm of the Season Forms

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Kevin Schneider

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<h1>What to Expect</h1><p>With a frontal boundary draped across the area, more heavy rain is expected across South Florida.</p><h1>Timing</h1><p>There's plenty of moisture and instability for this front to tap into. This will keep the afternoon thunderstorm chances in the forecast for the next few days.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/wetkeys-1780520322267.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Flood Risk</h1><p>We'll likely pick up some pretty hefty totals across South Florida. In some cases, this could lead to some localized flooding. Make sure to never drive through flooded roadways if possible!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 145857-1780520356505.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 145930-1780520391095.png"></p><p>While this rain is causing flash flooding, it is beneficial in many areas, as widespread drought conditions continue in this week's drought update</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot 2026-06-03 072335-1780485846594.png"></p><p>Stick around at 20 past the hour for your full Eastern U.S. breakdown, right here on WeatherNation!</p>

Dave Holder

Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat Continues Across South Florida

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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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<p><strong>COLORADO -</strong> Severe warned storms have been moving through the I-25 corridor of Colorado today, including this funnel cloud spotted in Castle Rock, a southern suburb of Denver.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2061534854928613741" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2061534854928613741"></div><p></p><p>An area of low pressure will bring strong and severe storms across portions of the Plains over the next few days. Overnight, there is a<strong> SLIGHT</strong> risk for severe storms across eastern Colorado, Kansas, and portions of Nebraska. Thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts and large hail are likely. There is a significant hail threat, meaning hailstones of 2 inches or larger will be possible with these storms. Make sure to have a plan in place as these storms continue through the overnight hours. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/fss-1780366024839.png"></p><h1>Timing:</h1><p>Storms have fired up this afternoon and evening, and some storms will hold together overnight. Some of these storms will be strong to severe.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/overnight222-1780366057315.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><h1><strong>RAINFALL TOTALS:</strong></h1><p>There will be some isolated heavy rain as these storms develop. Localized heavy rain up to 2 inches will be possible.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/forecast rainfallll-1780339790808.png">MORE SEVERE:</h1><p>On Tuesday and Wednesday, the severe threat moves north, bringing a risk for damaging winds and hail from Oklahoma to North Dakota. A few tornadoes will be possible as well.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/tuesday ss-1780340052435.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/06/wednesday-1780340058286.png">For more on the severe threat, tune into WeatherNation at :30 and :50 past the hour.</p>

Big Hail Targets the Central Plains Today; More Storms on the Way

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<p>Clear skies provided perfect viewing conditions for Manhattanhenge this year. The biannual event took place on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, when the setting sun aligned with the east-west street grid of Manhattan. The timing couldn't have been better, as clouds and rain showers moved into the Northeast over the weekend, obscuring the view.</p><div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="2060201967289577750" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2060201967289577750"></div><p>While some saw rain for the first half of the weekend, high elevations in New Hampshire actually saw some snowfall on Saturday! Mount Washington reported nearly 6" of snowfall.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-30 190735-1780189663746.png"></p><p>The next quick-moving system moves in on Sunday, bringing rain showers and some embedded storms. The chance for additional snow has lowered for these spots.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-30 190848-1780189736644.png"></p><p>On Sunday, a quick-moving cold front brings New York and northern New England rain chances. Some start in the Champlain Valley as early as daybreak and continue to follow the front throughout the day into more of New England.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/05-30 rne bams3k overnight-1780189842614.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The pattern ahead will also keep temperatures on the comfortable side as we wrap up meteorological spring and move into meteorological summer on Monday, June 1st!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/pic5-1780176839270.png">For more on this be sure to join us on WeatherNation at :10 past the hour for your eastern regional forecast.</p>

Wrapping Up Another Cool and Wet Weekend for the Northeast

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<h1>SET-UP</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/PIC 3-1780015341246.jpg">An upper low is sitting and spinning over the Great Basin out west. That puts our friends in the northwest on the northern side of this feature. Usually, you're looking at areas on the southern and eastern peripheries with the best dynamics for storms. Regardless, a strong corridor of winds is expected to spark storms each afternoon over the next few days.</p><h1>IMPACTS</h1><p>Check out some of the damaging wind reports from Thursday's storms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/PIC 2-1780015303746.jpg"></p><p>The wind threat will be the primary severe weather threat for Friday. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-03-29 061107-1780061390025.png"></p><h1>TIMING</h1><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/FORECAST-1780015366094.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Showers will be sporadic but strengthen each afternoon. Notice they'll rotate from east to west since we're staying north of the low spinning up these severe chances.</p>

Patrick Crawford

Severe Storms Possible in the Pacific Northwest

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<p>Record high temperatures have been breaking since Memorial Day Weekend in the Northern Plains, making the High Plains the hottest temperatures across the country! On Wednesday, another record was broken in this area for Baker, Montana, reaching 89°!</p><p><strong>Heat Advisories</strong> remain in effect for portions of Montana through Thursday for the dangerous heat. Afternoon highs will once again soar into the 90's</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/web 3-1779977649808.png"></p><p>The heat will remain into Friday, but more storm chances could throw some cloud cover into the afternoons, which might help.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot 2026-05-27 183319-1779928459791.png"></p><p>When record heat strikes, often times so does fire danger. Red flag warnings impact most the counties under the heat advisory today. Be mindful of anything that could spark a flame! </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/web 5-1779977987247.png"></p><p></p><p>Record highs in Billings will be in trouble through Friday, before relief rolls in for the weekend.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2026/05/Web 1-1779977558933.png"></p>

Northern Plains Heat Pushes into Upper Midwest

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