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>A strong area of high pressure has taken over the West, which means warm-to-hot temperatures are in effect for this portion of the country. Record warmth is in full swing, and multiple records were broken today through the Southwest. Riverside, CA tied the previous record high with 94°. Phoenix and Yuma, Arizona beat out previous records as both cities saw highs today in the upper 90s. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/CA REC-1742865540918.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/AZ RECORD-1742865547568.png">Over the next few days, the West is on track to see dozens of records tied or broken. Here's a look at where records can be broken for Tuesday through Thursday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/recod-1742865759652.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>These record-breaking temperatures can be especially impactful early in the season when a lot of people are not yet used to the heat. The Heat Risk is expected to reach a moderate level (2 out of 4) on Tuesday, expected to be the warmest day for many in the deserts.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-24 055002-1742817192809.jpg"></p><h1>Forecast Highs</h1><p>Areas in the Sonoran Desert (Phoenix, Palm Springs, Yuma) are expected to reach the upper 90s and could surpass 100° early in the week. The earliest day in the year on record for Phoenix to hit 100° or higher is March 26th, one day after peak high temperatures are expected in southern Arizona.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/southwestsss-1742865948369.png">The Pacific Northwest will see temperatures over 20 degrees above average for some. Cities in this region will climb into the 70s and a few in the 80s. Boise normally sees a high of 57°, but on Wednesday the forecast high is 81°! </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/nrorr-1742865960386.png">The Northern Rockies could see rapid snow melt through next week as high temperatures climb to more than 20° above average. Billings, Cheyenne, and Rapid City are all expected to climb into the 70s.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/rickckc-1742865968033.png">If you plan to spend time outdoors, especially when venturing farther away from cities on a hike or similar, be sure to bring plenty of water, take breaks in the shade, and wear loose, light-colored clothing.</p>

Brittany Lockley

Heat Wave Targets the West This Week

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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!

Alana Cameron

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<p><strong>NORTHEAST</strong> - <strong>Winter weather advisories</strong> have been winding down for the Great Lakes and Northeast, with a few lingering through Tuesday morning. Main and New Hampshire can still expect between 3-5" of snowfall and Michigan may see additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-24 141657-1742847462231.png">You'll notice our forecast models aren't putting out a terrible amount of additional snowfall in these areas through tonight and into tomorrow morning but a few pesky lake effect bands across Michigan could still lead to slippery conditions for the evening drive tonight and morning drive tomorrow.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/11112222-1742866438372.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Snow will continue to taper off overnight.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-24 141701-1742847547734.png">Another Clipper</h2><p>Another system has dropped in from the Canadian Prairies today and will continue to bring minor precipitation totals for the northern Plains overnight. This low will swiftly move towards the Atlantic Coast through tomorrow.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/kjjhh-1742866360566.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p>

Unsettled Weather From the Plains to Northeast

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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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<p><em>FROM NOAA</em><br><br>"Forecasters from&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.rLWQltqwDexXafFwhTzwZEeaPRNFDWox79OTF6jIPIXKK-2B1YWVJSYZk6UTdxa6HWeDc7_Tjw0DBe0ULfpp1Z7u36dpfE9ALCLFGkQHtLExcUocJZl68lHnMtLjgJb6TN9VkVe8mRKCpDl5g4Kgz-2Brfm2UrADTQCra-2Fura9WyF6HCRvCpPtzJzBOjws29qko1Xs3vD9bdOS-2BIuKweOrUA8LjHcjWEfDjMexD-2FAckNSdIQzUlZy9KUNkkYsUqav2I8CEttLMUEDolw26txApwE37qXpzoCcC5UmRviSwhpuMZjnZib8v7mAtOtl5doxc90w-2FxTK1odktVU9hURxKI5iC4CoEw5SHCGko2-2BiVIQTXGCPyu6nTZaXne1Xnpi8VV9ZOsHzDbCE37dLt2IxWsmN-2Bi1vOSMvlYQvJ3hDxLOggykVYI8iemRDEO8BTPxoOkBI3kTRFXPLzTzTsZzpZvItOQ8DXQ-3D-3D">NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center</a>&nbsp;— part of the National Weather Service — issued the 2025 U.S. Spring Outlook for temperature, precipitation, drought and flooding for the coming months.</p><p>Forecasters predict above-average temperatures for the East and Gulf Coast regions, while drought conditions continue in the Southwest.&nbsp;</p><h1>Temperatures &amp; Rainfall</h1><p>Above-average temperatures are likely (top of page) across much of the U.S. For April through June, above-average temperatures are favored along the southern tier of the country and for the Eastern seaboard with the highest chances for central and south Florida, and an area stretching from the Texas and Louisiana coasts to southern Utah and eastern Nevada.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-20 095729-1742488004240.png"></p><p>Much of the western U.S. is favored to receive below-average precipitation, with the greatest odds of below-average precipitation in the central and southern Rockies, including the Four Corners region. Precipitation is favored to be above-average in some areas of the Great Lakes and in northern and western Alaska.&nbsp;</p><h1>Drought &amp; Flooding</h1><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-20 095736-1742487814667.png">Moderate-to-exceptional drought conditions currently exist across more than 40% of the continental U.S. Drought conditions are likely to persist in the Southwest and parts of the Rocky Mountains, while drought improvement is forecast for the Great Lakes region. Drought development is likely across the central and southern Great Plains.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-20 101939-1742488289405.png"><br>Widespread major flooding is not expected this spring across the CONUS, and significantly reduced flood risk exists over much of the United States, given above average temperatures, combined with well below average snowpack over the Northern Plains, Midwest, and Ohio Valley. The reduced flood risk could lead to low flow impacts on navigation and saltwater intrusion on the Lower Mississippi River during the late summer and fall. This is the fourth year in a row with this risk.</p><p>Despite the overall reduced flood risk this spring, moderate flooding is expected in tributaries to the Lower Missouri River in Kansas and Missouri. This area typically experiences moderate flooding each spring, and despite the lack of snowpack, local antecedent conditions and typical spring rainfall will lead to the likelihood of moderate flooding on these tributaries.</p><p>Current water supply forecasts in the western United States indicate much below normal conditions for the Desert Southwest due to below average snowpack.</p><p>In Alaska, spring ice breakup and snowmelt flood risk is forecast to be above average for the Upper Yukon, Tanana, and Koyukuk River basins. Below average flood risk is expected in the Lower Yukon and Kuskokwim River basins, along with most of Southcentral Alaska.</p><p>Based on the expected spring flood outlook, hypoxia development in the Gulf of America and Chesapeake Bay is projected to not deviate from seasonal normals. Hypoxic zones directly impact commercial and recreational fisheries."</p><p style="text-align: start"></p>

NOAA Releases Spring Outlook, River Flood Forecast

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Kevin Schneider

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<p>Very large hail has surfaced along our cold front from Texas through Kentucky from Sunday night. Hail upwards of 2.75" has come out of Sunday's storms from Texas through Alabama.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-24 100644-1742832577772.png">The SPC has removed the severe weather outlook along the Gulf Coast, and the rain is winding down. An isolated storm or two will be possible through the overnight hours.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/vcv-1742866554694.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Some heavy rain along the Gulf may lead to flooding, there is a MARGINAL (level 1 out of 4) risk that rainfall could exceed flash flooding guidance in the areas highlighted below.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-24 125453-1742842553239.png">Rainfall totals could surpass 1-3 inches in some locations, but a lot will be coming down in a short period of time. Heed any flash flood warnings, should they be issued later today.</p>

Tracey Anthony

Storms Winding Down Along the Gulf Coast

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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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<p><strong>FLORIDA</strong> - A wildfire in Miami-Dade County Florida shut down access to the Florida Keys on Tuesday on US 1 - with another closure on Thursday. The fire has now increased to over 26,000 acres with containment increasing to 65% as of late Sunday, according to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ffs.firesponse.com/public/"><em>Florida Forest Service.</em></a><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 140138-1742760129494.png"></p><p>Dry and breezy conditions will persist for the Southeast, prompting the issuance of fire weather alerts. It may seem strange for Florida, a typically humid state, to have wildfire danger, but the ongoing drought conditions and high winds have led to critical fire danger. This happens more often in the spring after drier conditions over the winter.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 140348-1742760235712.png"></p><h1>Fire Outlook</h1><p>The SPC has maintained <strong>elevated fire danger</strong> back in the Plains through tomorrow. Dry and windy conditions are expected behind a cold front that supports elevated fire potential for these areas.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 140435-1742760295372.png"></p><p>As with any day, be vigilant not to do anything that could cause a spark or a flame. If an evacuation order is issued for your area, heed it. Any grass fire could exhibit erratic behavior this afternoon.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-12 063235-1741782858153.jpg">Make sure to watch WeatherNation for more updates on the ongoing fire weather danger.</p>

Florida Wildfire Increases in Containment

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<p>With the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/tornado-outbreak-gearing-up-across-the-us#google_vignette">recent, deadly severe storms</a>, WeatherNation wants to make sure you are prepared ahead of the upcoming season. We are tackling a different topic each day so you know exactly what to expect this Spring and beyond.</p><h1>MONDAY- Tornadoes</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">According to </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado"><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">NOAA</span></a><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0)">a tornado is defined as "a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground." Tornadoes can happen any time, any day, any where. But </span><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">the strength of a tornado can only be determined by the damage it leaves behind. Meteorologist Patrick Crawford takes you through how the Enhanced Fujita scale used to rate the intensity of a tornado.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8FJyKgaMZU" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><h1>TUESDAY- Wind &amp; Hail</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">A thunderstorm must produce wind gusts greater than 58 mph or hail an inch in diameter to be considered severe. Severe wind gusts can be strong enough to as much damage as a low level tornado. Large hail is frequently the most damaging and costliest part of a severe thunderstorm. Meteorologist Alana Cameron breaks it down the impacts of large hail by the numbers.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TuXEyOXLeJ0" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><h1>WEDNESDAY- Thunderstorms</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">Thunderstorms bring a multitude of threats, like lightning, wind, hail, flooding, and tornadoes. One of three things can classify a thunderstorm as severe: hail greater than an inch in diameter, wind gusts 58 mph or stronger, or a tornado. Meteorologist Jackie Brown outlines how differing storm intensities are communicated different ways during the storm.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bf4M2nTlC08" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><h1>THURSDAY- Flooding</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">Not all flooding is created equal. Areal flooding can happen slower, over time. While flash flooding can surround your car in an instant. Curious about different types of flooding? Meteorologist Kevin Schneider covers the basics so you can stay safe.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8jDGNvxjDW8" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><h1>FRIDAY- Forecasting</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">Severe thunderstorm reports peak in the Spring, but do you now why? Meteorologist Chris Tomer looks at the scientific reasons behind severe weather season.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4vhUaS2jjQI" start="0"></iframe></div><p></p><h1>SATURDAY- Prep &amp; Safety</h1><p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13)">Knowing the difference between a 'watch' and a 'warning' during a severe thunderstorm or tornado could save your life. Meteorologist Jesse Kelley explains.</span></p><div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bn8ZyanY6aQ" start="0"></iframe></div>

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025

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<p><span>Looking for warmer temperatures? The wait is finally over. Spring has officially arrived. Thursday, March 20th, 5:01 am Eastern Standard time, while you were most likely catching some Z’s, spring arrived. Thursday marks the Spring Equinox, which is when earth tilts on its axis towards the sun, giving a balance of day and night, each lasting 12 hours.&nbsp;This astronomical event symbolizes a fresh start&nbsp;as flowers begin to bloom, and a sign&nbsp;of warmer weather ahead. Some other things that spring brings that are not so pleasant are pollen and </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/severe-weather-awareness-week-2025"><span>severe weather</span></a><span>.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-20 053347-1742470435169.jpg"></p><h2><strong><span>The Science Behind the Equinox</span></strong><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></h2><p><span>The Spring Equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, occurs when the sun crosses directly over the Earth's equator. This shift causes both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to experience equal amounts of daylight and darkness. The phenomenon is a direct result of the Earth’s axial tilt, which is 23.5 degrees. As the planet orbits the sun, this tilt causes different regions of Earth to experience varying lengths of daylight throughout the year.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-20 053030-1742470284949.jpg"></p><h2><strong><span>Fun Facts about the Vernal Equinox</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></strong></h2><ol><li><p><span>The equinox occurs when the sun is directly over the equator resulting in a nearly equal length of night and day for nearly every region of the world.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p></li></ol><ol start="2"><li><p><span>It is called the Vernal Equinox because the word "vernal" stands for Spring and "equinox" means "equal night" in Latin.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p></li></ol><ol start="3"><li><p><span>It does not happen on the same day every year and is usually within four days from March 19-23. The reason behind this is because a calendar year is 365 days (about 12 months), but it takes Earth 365.25 days to revolve around the sun. That extra quarter adds up (and is part of the reason we have a leap day) and means the equinox fluctuates around 6 hours yearly. For example, in 2024 the equinox was on March 20th.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p></li></ol><ol start="4"><li><p><span>Meteorological Spring is different than astronomical Spring. Because the Spring equinox fluctuates it is easier to group the seasons by the first of the month for record-keeping. Meteorological Spring is the months of March, April, and May with meteorological summer starting June 1 (the summer solstice is June 20th).</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p></li></ol><ol start="5"><li><p><span>The Spring Equinox determines a couple of holidays: it is the first day of the first month of the Iranian solar calendar and is the start of the Persian New Year. Also, Easter is determined as the first Sunday following a full moon after the solstice (which for simplicity is marked as March 21)</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-20 053150-1742470314907.jpg"></p></li></ol><p><span>The Spring Equinox reminds us that change is constant. The Earth continues its journey around the sun, and with each cycle, nature offers us a chance to renew and grow. &nbsp;Spring has officially arrived.</span><span style="color: windowtext">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: windowtext">Tune into WeatherNation for updates on all the spring weather changes.</span></p>

Spring Has Officially Arrived: The Vernal Equinox Marks a New Season

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<p>A digging trough from the northwest will work through California to increase snow chances for the Sierra. Winter Weather Advisories have now been issued for the high country for up to a foot of snow. The winds will be strong along with the snow chances, and travel could be difficult along some mountain passes. More winter alerts could be added to this map as the event unfolds.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-15 081841-1731683953697.png">Throughout Thursday, the precipitation will start to increase from north to south. On Friday as the cutoff low lingers, more rain and snow is likely across the Sierra spilling over into Nevada and Utah. For information on this forecast, the West Regional always plays at :50 past the hour.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/2024-11-15 08-19-35-1731684008231.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-15 081852-1731684027454.png">The snow comes at a perfect time for ski resorts which are opening over the next several weeks in the Sierra! Another round of rain and snow will be possible into the weekend.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot 2024-11-14 061646-1731590265013.png"></p>

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Heat Wave Targets the West This Week

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Unsettled Weather From the Plains to Northeast

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NOAA Releases Spring Outlook, River Flood Forecast

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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025

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Looking for warmer temperatures? The wait is

Rain and Snow Chances Increasing for California

Heat Wave Targets the West This Week

A strong area of high pressure has taken over

Unsettled Weather From the Plains to Northeast

NORTHEAST - Winter weather advisories have be

NOAA Releases Spring Outlook, River Flood Forecast

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Florida Wildfire Increases in Containment

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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025

With the recent, deadly severe storms, Weathe

Spring Has Officially Arrived: The Vernal Equinox Marks a New Season

Looking for warmer temperatures? The wait is

FROM NOAA"Forecasters from NOAA’s Climat