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 Eastern Pacific Basin has been active over the past week, with Hurricane Lorena dissipating near Baja but still causing flooding issues. Kiko reached category 4 status three times, but is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands.According to Hawaii's acting governor, Hawaii remains under a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/office-of-the-governor-news-release-emergency-proclamation-issued-ahead-of-hurricane-kiko/#&amp;_intcmp=fxw_weather-news_article_main-content_article-body_2_2"> state of emergency</a> as Hurricane Kiko continues to move closer to the islands, despite the lack of direct tropical storm impacts.<h1>KIKO</h1>Hurricane Kiko continues to churn northwest at around 15 mph and is a Category 1 storm. The forecast cone brings Kiko north of the Hawaiian Islands by at least 80 miles, far enough away to limit impacts. Expect rainfall and breezy conditions as it passes, but the larger impacts will be high surf expected to reach the Hawaiian Islands. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/KIKOOOO-1757386119245.png">Big swells and strong currents are the most likely impacts to Hawaii from Kiko. Dangerous currents could last through much of the week as Kiko's wind field continues to generate large waves.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/JFJFJFDKK-1757386210500.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Another potential area of development over the open waters has a medium chance of developing in the next seven days. A center of low pressure has formed, but any development in the short or mid-range is not expected.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 150423-1757365467106.png">

Adrian Hernandez

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Hawaii: What to Know About Hurricane Kiko

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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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ABOVE: Tescott, Kansas, was one of several Kansas cities that were inundated with localized flooding on Monday. Reports of over nine inches of rain occurred across the state which led to numerous flash flood warnings.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 201634-1757384198047.png">WESTERN PLAINS - The Storm Prediction Center has maintained a SLIGHT (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe storms overnight and into Tuesday east of the Front Range and into the Plains. Overnight, the risk region includes more of Texas, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and Kansas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 201407-1757384071422.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 201413-1757384075659.png"><h2>Forecast Timing</h2>Some of our storms on Monday brought MASSIVE hail to the Plains, we're talking 4"+ in diameter and numerous tornado warnings occurred too. This threat will continue overnight and pick back up on Tuesday. Make sure to have multiple ways of receiving severe weather reports.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/rsc bams-1757384247349.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rainfall totals may grow upwards of a couple of inches in the Plains. 1-2+" are likely.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 201736-1757384264430.png">More updates are on the way on WeatherNation.

Large Hail, Tornado Warnings, and Flooding in the Plains

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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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CALIFORNIA - Wildfires in the western U.S. continue to burn, impacting air quality across much of the country. The Garnet Fire, which began in the Sierra National Forest on August 24, 2025, has prompted a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sierra/alerts/garnet-fire-closure-order">partial forest closure </a>near the fire.According to the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, some evacuation orders are in effect in the area. The fire has now burned over 53,000 acres and is approximately 14% contained as of Monday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 200355-1757383671268.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 200307-1757383664487.png">As of Monday evening, a dense smoke advisory remains in place through Tuesday morning, with visibility reduced to 1 mile or less due to heavy smoke. Air quality alerts are also in effect.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 172317-1757373804768.png">Hazardous Air Quality (the worst category) begins when particulate or ozone levels reach over 300 parts per million. Parts of the Sierra and western Nevada reported particulate matter (2.5 microns) at over 1300 ppm on Monday morning, more than four times the threshold. If you're in an area with this poor air quality, avoid going outdoors and, if you do, wear a medical mask. Change air filters in your car or home if running the fan or air conditioning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 200931-1757383845072.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 201028-1757383849705.png">The HRRR smoke forecast shows the heaviest smoke will develop overnight and persist into Tuesday morning.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/09-08_rSW NEW-1757383907911.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Northwest</h2>Fires burning in the Northwest and in British Columbia, Canada, have worsened air quality across the region and, over the past weekend, even reached the central U.S. If you’ve noticed hazy skies, the smoke from these wildfires is the cause.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-07 173222-1757287993801.png">When air quality alerts are issued, people with respiratory sensitivities should limit time outdoors. Wearing N95 masks may also be advisable.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 201200-1757383938515.png">For more on poor air quality and wildfire danger out west, join us on WeatherNation at :50 past the hour for your West regional forecast.

Smoke Creates Dangerously Hazardous Air Quality in California

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MASSACHUSETTS - On Saturday, strong storms in the Northeast produced a tornado. According to the National Weather Service in Boston, a storm survey team confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Paxton before tracking into Holden, MA. Winds were estimated between 86 and 110 mph. A final survey report will be released at a later time.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1965141549328859291" src="https://x.com/nwsboston/status/1965141549328859291?s=46"></div>Drone footage captured in Holden, MA, shows the extent of the damage left behind after the storms moved through.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/VO_090725_RNE_HOLDEN, MA_3 PICS - LOOKING AT DAMAGE TO FOREST FROM TORNADO_TW_@CMAWEATHER_LS_E090725-1757373006392.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Additional storm damage, including numerous downed trees, was reported across New England.<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1965052508583383106" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1965052508583383106"></div>In the wake of the front, much cooler air has settled into the northeastern U.S. Frost advisories are in effect for Tuesday morning across parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and New England, with temperatures expected to dip into the upper 30s and low 40s.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 165859-1757373203170.png">The cooler air mass continues to push south and east, bringing well-below-average temperatures to the eastern third of the country heading into the work week. Record lows are possible Tuesday morning from Tennessee to Massachusetts.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 165905-1757373208251.png">While overnight temperatures have bottomed out under clear skies, daytime sunshine has helped modify the cold air mass. Still, with the sun angle still high for early September, this chill, though not winter-like, feels especially sharp for the Midwest and Northeast. By mid-week, a low-pressure system along the coast could bring rain to New England.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/09-08 rne bams-1757373386172.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>

Weekend Tornado Rated EF-1 In Massachussetts

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Patrick Crawford has always been a huge weather buff! He grew up in Plano, Texas, and it was there that he experienced what Mother Nature was capable of doing. He would always turn on the television to see what local meteorologists were saying about the weather. That's when he realized he wanted to be a meteorologist.

Patrick graduated from Northern Illinois University (’04) with a degree in Meteorology and a double minor in Mathematics and Geography. Broadcast Meteorology has been great to him and he has been able to work in television markets all across the country. Some of his stops have included New Orleans, Green Bay and even Yuma, Arizona. He is so excited to be part of the WeatherNation team.

He has been awarded the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) weather seal from the American Meteorological Society.

Feel free to catch up with Patrick Crawford on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeteorologistPC/">Facebook</a> and on <a href="https://twitter.com/MeteorologistPC">Twitter</a> pages.

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UPDATE: A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic now has a 0% chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next seven days. This is a significant drop from Friday, when the wave had a high chance to develop, up to 90%! No activity in the Atlantic is expected in the short term, but conditions through the rest of the month should allow for additional tropical development. Over the next few days, a massive plume of Saharan dust is expected to move into the Atlantic, reducing chances for thunderstorms to organize.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/09081-1757365599769.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>The next tropical systems in the Atlantic could form through the middle and end of September, which is typically the peak of hurricane season. The Climate Prediction Center shows several regions in the next few weeks with low to moderate confidence in development.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-06 063404-1757162059921.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-06 063411-1757162066655.png">Do not let your guard down. September is historically the peak of hurricane season, and ocean conditions remain favorable for additional development. However, the NHC urges residents along the Atlantic basin to monitor updates closely.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 150717-1757365651408.png">As always, preparedness is key. Whether or not this particular system develops into a named storm, it serves as a reminder that the Atlantic remains active and that the window for tropical threats is far from closed. Tune into WeatherNation TV for the latest updates.

Tropical Wave Dissipates, Atlantic Quiet for the Short Term

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Grab the pumpkin spice and apple cider donuts, fall foliage is started to grace some areas across the United States, with more developing this week! The latest forecast from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.explorefall.com/fall-foliage-map">Explore Fall</a> (top of page) shows developing color across the Rockies, Cascades, High Sierra, and the Upper-Midwest, near the Canadian border, over the next seven days (September 8th - 14th). Recent wildfire activity in the Sierra may make color there a bit more muted or highly variable between patches of trees. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 104753-1757350314424.png">Color has already been showing some for areas in the map above (yellow areas), mostly in the Rockies and Cascades. In fact, we've seen the Bigtooth Maples change quite a bit in the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City!<div class="twitter-tweet" style="display: flex; justify-content: center" data-twitt-post-id="1964055938010067402" src="https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/1964055938010067402"></div>The most 30 days prior to the appearance of fall color are the most important for vibrancy during the peak season, but drought conditions can also lead to more muted color or variable conditions. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 105237-1757350392233.png">For great fall color, sunny days with cool, crisp nights are preferable. Though rain is welcome at times to keep the trees from drying out.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-08 105303-1757350398827.png">

Fall Color Starting to Show In Parts of the Lower 48

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The severe weather risk has been removed from the forecast for the Northeastern U.S.. Areas of the Northeast did see large hail and damaging winds. The heavy rain threat will continue through Sunday across the Northeast and that means a risk for some flash flooding.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC 2-1757210229660.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC 4-1757210239810.jpg">We currently don't have a severe weather outlook for Sunday, but areas along the coast of North Carolina and Massachusetts (Cape and the Islands) could see a few severe storms early Sunday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/FORECAST-1757204091287.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Rainfall totals could surpass 2-4 inches in a few areas, posing the threat for localized flooding. A marginal to slight risk for flooding has been issued by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/PIC 2-1757204126820.jpg">WeatherNation will have more updates online and on-air.

Storms and Heavy Rain Linger for the Northeast Early Sunday

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The summer solstice happened on Friday, June 20th, but apparently the Northern Rockies missed the memo. A cold (relatively) area of low pressure is dropping through the Northwest, creating rain, thunderstorms, and even heavy mountain snow. Winter alerts will remain in place through lunch time. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-22 084508-1750603528689.png">Once we move past lunch, things will quickly subside.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/06222-1750603608100.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>There will still be some additional accumulation before all is said and done.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot 2025-06-22 084656-1750603635079.png">More on your Western Regional Forecast can always be found :50 past the hour on WatherNation.

Kicking Off Summer with Rockies Snow

Hawaii: What to Know About Hurricane Kiko

The Eastern Pacific Basin has been active ove

Large Hail, Tornado Warnings, and Flooding in the Plains

ABOVE: Tescott, Kansas, was one of several Ka

Smoke Creates Dangerously Hazardous Air Quality in California

CALIFORNIA - Wildfires in the western U.S. co

Weekend Tornado Rated EF-1 In Massachussetts

MASSACHUSETTS - On Saturday, strong storms in

Tropical Wave Dissipates, Atlantic Quiet for the Short Term

UPDATE: A tropical disturbance in the eastern

Fall Color Starting to Show In Parts of the Lower 48

Grab the pumpkin spice and apple cider donuts

Storms and Heavy Rain Linger for the Northeast Early Sunday

The severe weather risk has been removed from