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>EASTERN PACIFIC</h1>Kiko was upgraded to a hurricane on Tuesday and is currently a Category 4 Hurricane, and will continue heading west.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 205450-1756954497256.png">The long-term forecast brings Kiko close to the Hawaiian islands. However, it is too far in advance for it to be certain. It bears watching throughout the week, as questions become answers.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 150025-1756933230730.png">Hurricane Lorena continues to strengthen, and according to the National Hurricane Center, Lorena may rapidly intensify in the days to come. There is the potential for a landfall in Baja California.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 205838-1756954724753.png">Tropical Storm Warnings and Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for the Baja California as tropical storm force winds are expected.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 205742-1756954703212.png">Lorena will track along the Mexican coast. What could become a real possibility, like we saw with Juliette, is that the moisture gets siphoned off and ends up around the 4-Corners in some form or fashion.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 101510-1756829729877.png">

Alana Cameron

Kiko Becomes a Cat 4 Hurricane; Lorena to Bring Moisture SW

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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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A hot dome of high pressure continues to bake parts of California and the Pacific Northwest with record heat. On Wednesday, Ellensburg, WA, tied a record high.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 211616-1756955813176.png"><h2>Heat Alerts</h2>Heat advisories remain in place for the western U.S. For the northwest, heat advisories last through Thursday. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, so be sure to keep cool and hydrated. Extreme heat warnings also remain in place for Oregon and interior Washington.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 143701-1756931826687.png"><h2>Temperatures</h2>Temperatures will be pushing 15° above average across western Oregon, including the Willamette Valley. Even more anomalous, temperatures in the Inland NW will rise up 20° above average, as locales such as Spokane, WA, will be feeling triple-digit heat.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 211601-1756955850102.png">Here are some good tips if you're unfortunately dealing with the heat without the benefits of air conditioning.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot 2025-08-29 174031-1756511416611.png">

Late Summer Heatwave Out West

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NORTHERN PLAINS - A series of cold fronts will move through the Midwest to the northeast over the next several days. First, a cold front that moved down from Canada on Tuesday will continue to bring strong storms, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures across the Northern tier of the country through the end of the week. Then, this weekend, a second cold front arrives from Canada to reinforce the cooler air.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/09-03 RNC STORMS-1756955636998.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Temperatures</h2>Behind the front, temperatures will drop significantly as winds shift to the north.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 160633-1756850797164.png">For many areas, this will be the coolest air since spring, even cooler than the most recent bout of chilly temperatures. Morning lows are expected to dip into the 40s on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with Friday likely to be the coldest morning across the Northern Plains.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 121321-1756836809221.png">Long-range trends keep the eastern U.S. with high confidence in temperatures being below average. Fall is here! If you're curious when the Autumnal Equinox arrives, also known as astronomical fall, this year it is on September 22nd.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-02 160654-1756850818685.png">

Another Taste of Fall: Cooler Air and Rain for the Northern Plains

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Brittany Lockley

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A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next seven days. The area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms near the Cabo Verde islands is drawing more attention, as conditions become increasingly favorable for storm development. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), this broad area of low pressure located just southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is moving westward at around 15 mph.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 210107-1756954874254.png">If development continues, the system would be classified as&nbsp;Tropical Depression Seven&nbsp;and could be named&nbsp;Tropical Storm Gabrielle by this weekend or early next week. Models are giving a strong indication that the system could gradually strengthen as it moves across warm waters in the central Atlantic.However, as of now, it is still relatively far out to see where it could be headed. Different models have vastly different paths at this time. One model shows the storm remaining weak and drifting westward toward the Caribbean. Others depict it strengthening more rapidly and curving northward, influenced by a strong dip in the jet stream expected over the eastern United States later this week. The outcome will largely depend on how organized the system becomes in the coming days. Weaker storms are typically less responsive to steering currents, while more developed systems can be more accurately predicted.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/09-03_atl-1756954944557.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>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 2025-09-03 040525-1756893937011.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.

A Tropical Depression Could Develop in Atlantic Late Week

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Chris Tomer

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Remnant moisture from Hurricane Lorena might get sucked into the Southwest part of the country this weekend. This is similar to what occurred with Juliette last week.<h1>Track</h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 212232-1756956156774.png">Below is the atmospheric moisture forecast for Saturday. Notice where the green is located.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/tomer lorena moisture 2 setup saturday-1756916500116.jpg">Timing</h1>Remnant moisture from Lorena gets pulled into the flow between Thursday and Monday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/TOMER SW FUTURECAST-1756939061546.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>Rainfall</h1>The heaviest rainfall appears to hit Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 212317-1756956202510.png"><h1>Flood Watches</h1>Flood Watches have been issued for Friday-Saturday in anticipation of heavy rain from Lorena.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 212311-1756956209650.png">Stay with WeatherNation for the latest.

Moisture From Hurricane Lorena Hits The Southwest This Weekend

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Kevin Schneider

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PHILADELPHIA - As the Philadelphia Eagles celebrate their championship on Thursday, Mother Nature will try to provide the fireworks. A powerful cold front is bringing record cold temperatures to those in the Midwest and Great Lakes will pivot eastward on Thursday. That could mean trouble for some outdoor activities. According to some local reports, the Eagles won't even be on the field for the ceremony. But with plenty of fans in the stands, we thought we'd take a look at the forecast for the afternoon.<h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 111753-1756919960734.png">LIGHT THE FUSE</h1>As our cold front drops in, it will fire up a line of storms, that will be capable of producing gusty winds along the leading edge. Unfortunately for any ceremony-goers, it looks like the 5-8 PM ET window might be the easiest one for the storms to fit into. It doesn't have a ton of juice to work with, but there will be just enough combined with the strength of the front to keep the severe potential on the table.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 111657-1756920009454.png">The Storm Prediction Center is already monitoring the area for the threat of severe storms, with a wide area capable of picking up damaging winds. With plenty of lightweight objects to toss around, from the celebration to tailgating, higher winds would be unwelcome. <h1>Timing</h1>Storms will lean toward the evening hours, making a close call with the ceremonies. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-03 11-52-00-1756922059738.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h1>FINE THEN LET'S TRY BRAZIL</h1>Since the weather doesn't want to cooperate stateside, we get to try again Friday night with the runner-ups down in Sao Paulo. Couldn't have drawn it up any better. Chef's kiss, pun intended. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-03 115619-1756922452985.png">

Eagles Ring Ceremony Could Get Wet

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Until the past week, has anyone been impressed by the monsoon season this year?Compared to normal, many locations that see most of their rain this time of the year have been left high and dry. All of that dry time has played a pivotal role in the wildfire threat that is seemingly never-ending. This has been the second driest start to a calendar year in the city of Tucson!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-01 104436-1756745109335.png">While some headline-hooking haboobs have brought desert storms to the forefront, many are still pretty far behind, rainfall-wise. However, this week the same high pressure that is baking the Pacific Northwest will also open the door to fling a little moisture westward. Some of this Monsoon moisture will curl around an area of high pressure and move through Southern California.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot 2025-09-01 104956-1756745422822.png">This moisture leaves the southwest under an excessive rainfall outlook for the next 5 days!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/Web 9-1756811779052.png">Related articles: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/haboob-blows-through-phoenix-monday-afternoon">Haboob Blows Through Phoenix</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/heatwave-looming-for-the-northwest">Late Summer Heatwave</a>That added moisture will help bolster rain chances as far southwest as southern California! Will it be a drought-busting downpour? Probably not. But chipping away at the lackluster season is all we can ask for. That and a break from the mid 90's anticipated in Los Angeles would be nice.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/tomer sw futurecast-1756857967706.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Flood alerts have been added for California for rainfall rates that may reach upwards of 0.5-1" per hour!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/tomer sw flood watches-1756867698843.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/09/TOMER SW RAIN FORECAST-1756867737040.jpg">

Slow Monsoon Season Making Up for Lost Time

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WeatherNation spoke with <a href="https://twitter.com/philklotzbach?lang=en">Dr. Phil Klotzbach</a>, research scientist and meteorologist with <a href="https://tropical.colostate.edu/personnel/">Colorado State University</a> about past hurricanes to impact Florida's east coast. Dr. Klotzbach is best know for leading the season hurricane outlooks from the Department of Atmospheric Science with CSU. We spoke with Dr. Klotzbach on Friday for perspective on Dorian as it threatens a Florida landfall.

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Recent hurricanes to make landfall on the east coast of Florida include Hurricane Jeanne (2004), Hurricane Frances (2004), and Hurricane Andrew (1992). Andrew was the strongest storm to hit the east coast, making landfall near Homestead as a category 5.

If Dorian makes landfall as a category 4, it would be the strongest storm to hit Florida's east coast directly since 1992.

Past Hurricanes to Hit Florida's East Coast

Kiko Becomes a Cat 4 Hurricane; Lorena to Bring Moisture SW

EASTERN PACIFICKiko was upgraded to a hurrica

Late Summer Heatwave Out West

A hot dome of high pressure continues to bake

Another Taste of Fall: Cooler Air and Rain for the Northern Plains

NORTHERN PLAINS - A series of cold fronts wil

A Tropical Depression Could Develop in Atlantic Late Week

A tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlanti

Moisture From Hurricane Lorena Hits The Southwest This Weekend

Remnant moisture from Hurricane Lorena might

Eagles Ring Ceremony Could Get Wet

PHILADELPHIA - As the Philadelphia Eagles cel

Slow Monsoon Season Making Up for Lost Time

Until the past week, has anyone been impresse