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.

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La Niña was observed in September, leading to NOAA issuing a La Niña advisory. These conditions are expected to persist through winter into spring, with impacts likely for the upcoming winter season and beyond into next spring. La Niña often plays a role in determining storm tracks during the winter season and severe weather into the spring.<h1>What is La Niña? </h1>La Niña is one phase of a large circulation over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. The prevalent wind direction will churn up cooler or warmer water, based on the direction of the circulation. When winds are prevailing from the east, it churns up cooler waters near the coast of South America and to the west, while areas in the western Pacific see warmer than average water temperatures during this phase. These cooler waters, along with other large scale circulations, impact how air flows across the United States.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 110029-1760115646348.png">During strong La Niñas, the jet stream is typically more active from the Northwest through the Great Lakes. This effect is typically less pronounced during weaker events. This often favors better chances for precipitation across the northern tier of the country, including.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 095632-1760111817342.png"><h1>Impact for Winter 25'-26'</h1>NOAA releases their outlook for the upcoming winter season this Thursday (October 16th) but the Climate Prediction Center continuously updates outlooks for three month periods. These outlooks likely won't change much with next week's update but we'll bring you that forecast when it's released. The temperature and precipitation outlooks for December - February show conditions typical for a La Niña year, with below average temperatures favored in the Pacific Northwest.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 095641-1760111827269.png">The precipitation outlook also favors conditions fairly typical for a La Niña winter, with above average precipitation favored around the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes/Ohio Valley.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 095637-1760111827269.png"><h1>Spring Severe Weather / Tornado Impacts</h1>La Niña is expected to decay through the spring months, which can have a big impact on the severe weather season. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/research_highlight/u-s-regional-tornado-outbreaks-and-their-links-to-spring-enso-phases-and-north-atlantic-sst-variability/">Studies have shown</a> a increase in the potential for tornado outbreaks over certain areas of the country as La Niña decays into a neutral or El Niño phase. These favored areas include the Central/Southern Plains and around the lower Great Lakes into the Mid-Mississippi Valley.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 105635-1760115430383.png">This phase also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ENSO_Tornado_Lee.pdf">favors stronger tornadoes</a>, as the number of high end tornadoes and outbreaks increase during this phase. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 100658-1760112433708.png">Seasonal forecasts are difficult to predict with accuracy, so be sure to check the weather forecasts often with WeatherNation for the latest.

La Niña Advisory Issued, Potential Impacts to Winter Precip & Springtime Tornadoes

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An area of low pressure near Cuba is expected to quickly intensify as it moves up the East Coast through the weekend. Gusty onshore winds will amplify the coastal flood threat created by King Tides, while heavy rainfall could also lead to flash flooding for some area, including the I-95 corridor in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This low is not expected to gain tropical characteristics, instead think of the low as a early season Nor'easter, as impacts will be similar (except for the cold/snow).THE TIMINGAs the low moves north from Cuba toward the Carolinas, heavy rain will precede and wrap around the low. Scattered heavy thunderstorms are expected in Florida on Friday before the heaviest rain begins in the Carolinas up through New England over the weekend and to start the next work week. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10 04-12-10-1760091162311.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Areas of 2-5 inches of rain are expected, with isolated areas receiving 6 inches or more. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 042531-1760091946938.png">The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) already issued outlooks for excessive rain from marginal to slight risk for heavy rainfall and flooding from Friday through Sunday, when the coastal low is expected to track north. Saturday and Sunday include those slight risk regions where scattered flash flooding is expected. This includes areas like Philadelphia by Sunday.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10 04-19-10-1760091694697.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Gusty winds are expected as well - especially in coastal areas. Wind advisories are in effect in the Southeast, while a high wind watch has been posted from Delaware through Long Island. Gusts in these areas could approach 60 mph on Sunday.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 042347-1760091853620.png">Coastal flood alerts have been issued for much of the Atlantic Coast. Sea water flooding during high tides could approach 2-3 feet of inundation in some areas (warnings areas in dark green). Avoid locations that typically flood during king tides, typically low lying areas near the coast/inlets.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10 04-26-48-1760092050986.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Stay with WeatherNation for the latest updates.

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Coastal Low Brings Flooding & Wind to the East Coast This Weekend

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A sharp cooldown is on the way for the Pacific Northwest so it is about to look and feel a lot more like fall! A few upper-level disturbances diving out of the Gulf of Alaska will deliver the chilliest air of the season to the region. Accompanying these systems will also be rain, wind, and even the first measurable mountain snow for parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Western Montana this weekend. <video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10 09-26-33-1760102821816.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Behind the front that works through on Friday, temperatures will tumble 10 - 20 degrees. Dropping highs into the 40s and 50s across the board by the end of the weekend. Breezy northwest winds will add a wind chill factor, especially Saturday AM. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Web 1-1760102914477.png">Once the cooler air is in place, the door is open for the first measurable snow for the Cascades and the northern Rockies. Snow levels lowering to ~ 5,000 ft. High peaks could get over 8+ inches. Weekend travelers should prepare for slippery conditions and reduced visibility at times. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Web 2-1760103410915.png"><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10 09-37-36-1760103486982.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>Frost and Freeze Alerts are likely by Monday AM and long-range models are already hinting at this cooler. An unsettled pattern will persist through mid-October. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Web 3-1760103697555.png">

Fall Cooldown Brings Early Season Snow to the Northwest

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Significant flash flooding is expected in the Southwestern United States over the next few days as tropical moisture is pulled north into the region. Be sure to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home">check your property's flood zone</a> and have a plan to seek higher ground if necessary. NEVER drive through flood waters if you cannot easily see the water's depth or the road below it. Washouts are likely in the next few days. The remnant moisture from Priscilla and Raymond will lead to heavy showers and thunderstorms over a wide range of terrain throughout the weekend.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 034628-1760089600724.png">Out ahead of the event, Flood Watches have been issued for parts of the Four Corners into Saturday night (top of page). Several inches of rain are expected across the Four Corners with isolated totals that could surpass 6 inches or more.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 035027-1760089837962.png">The heaviest rainfall rates over the next few days are expected Friday (today) with two areas being outlines in the moderate risk for flash flooding (level 3 out of 4). This includes several popular national parks, so please stay weather aware and alter plans in these areas if your activities would put you at risk to encounter flood waters (avoid canyons, desert washes, water crossings).<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 035400-1760090067715.png">Heavy showers and storms are expected to tap into the energy provided by daytime heating, but evening and morning storms are expected to pack a punch as well. The heaviest rainfall rates are expected Friday and Saturday, but the surge of moisture Sunday through Tuesday from Raymond will also increase flood chances for some areas (S AZ to NM/CO).<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/2025-10-10 03-52-28-1760090091851.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video>We'll be detailing this more live on WeatherNation. For a more immediate update on your southwest regional forecast, be sure to tune in at:50!

Increasing Flood Threat Across the Southwest With Tropical Influence

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The Eastern Pacific has had a fairly average season so far, with periods of high activity at times. 17 storms have been named thus far, with the total seasonal energy (ACE) running just barely above average (101%). While Octave has dissipated, Priscilla and Raymond are churning near Mexico and will send flooding rain into the Southwestern United States through the weekend.<h1>Tropical Storm Priscilla</h1>West of the Baja Peninsula, we have Tropical Storm Priscilla which is expected to weaken as it meanders toward the coast. Moisture from this system is expected to cause flooding as it moves into the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/moisture-returns-to-the-southwest-some-priscilla-influence-later">Desert Southwest</a>.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 043047-1760092262336.png"><h1>Raymond</h1>Tropical Storm Raymond has formed west of Acapulco, Mexico and will bring the threat of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf. Similar to Priscilla, the moisture from Raymond could bring more heavy downpours into the Desert SW!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 043133-1760092360950.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 043208-1760092368278.png">In the meantime, tropical storm warnings have been issued from Puerto Vallarta to the south. Tropical storm watches have been issued near Cabo San Lucas. Tropical storm force winds are likely in these areas.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 043232-1760092374337.png">Stay tuned on WeatherNation for the latest!

Eastern Pacific: Priscilla and Raymond Target Mexico, Desert SW with Downpours

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The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has thus far been dominated by strong hurricanes, curving away from the United States with a few close calls/impacts from weaker systems. This trend looks to continue through the next week as Jerry turns east of Bermuda and sub-tropical Karen spins through the North Atlantic. Don't let our guard down! October and even November can churn out strong storms in the Gulf and Caribbean.<h1>Jerry</h1>On Tuesday morning, Tropical Storm Jerry had become the 10th named storm of the season. Jerry is passing north of the Leeward Islands with heavy rain and gusty winds in the region. It is expected to make a right turn near Bermuda by early next week.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 044430-1760093089445.png">Some of the Leeward Islands are now under Tropical Storm Warnings. These islands can experience tropical-storm force winds, heavy rain, and rough surf.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 044402-1760093137801.png"><h1>Karen</h1>Karen formed on Thursday as the low developed sub-tropical characteristics. Sub-tropical systems typically form from extra-tropical cyclones, with colder air aloft than their tropical counterparts. Instead of drawing strength purely from the pressure gradient, they also tap into the temperature gradient. Regardless, Karen is expected to be a short-lived system as it moves into even colder waters. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 045109-1760093477194.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 045211-1760093536475.png"><h1>What's Next</h1>The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) has outlined a few regions with chances for tropical development through the middle/end of October. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 045254-1760093597412.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-10 045309-1760093605441.png">The next name on the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane list is Lorenzo.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/TROPICAL NAMS-1759873018519.png">Make sure to stay tuned to WeatherNation for the latest on the tropics.

Tracking Jerry and Karen in the Atlantic

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Karissa is the Director of On-Air Operations at WeatherNation. Karissa grew up loving math and science, but really fell in love with Meteorology while attending the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. After two summers of storm chasing in the central plains, she knew that it was the career path for her. Standing in front of a thunderstorm and feeling the cool outflow knock her over was an experience she will never forget. After two years at COD, she transferred to Metropolitan State University of Denver. Karissa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Meteorology. Her high school and college speech and meteorology professors were extremely supportive and pushed her to succeed. Before joining the WeatherNation team, she previously worked as the Morning Meteorologist at KCAU-TV in Sioux City, Iowa and at WMBD-TV in Peoria, IL. She recently was part of a National Edward R. Murrow award winning team for breaking news for their coverage of the EF-4 tornado in Washington, Illinois. In her free time, Karissa enjoys cooking and trying new foods. She is a self proclaimed 'TV Junkie' who can get into just about any show. She is a die hard Chicago sports fan who loves attending professional sporting events.

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The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has ruled that a tornado near Enderlin, ND, caused EF-5 level damage upon further investigation. This marks the end of 12 years without a surveyed EF-5 tornado in the U.S. The last time EF-5 damage was reported from a tornado was in May of 2013 in Moore, OK.The tornado is estimated to have wind speeds greater than 210 miles per hour. This tornado was on the ground for 12.1 miles with a width of just over a mile! Sadly, this storm caused three fatalities.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-06 104454-1759769110628.png">Here is more on what led the NWS to upgrade its survey findings:<blockquote>"The National Weather Service in Grand Forks conducted additional surveys and worked extensively with wind damage experts to further investigate the 20 June 2025 Enderlin, ND tornado #1. The estimated maximum wind speed of the Enderlin, ND tornado #1 is greater than 210 mph and occurred during the time of the train derailment south of Enderlin, ND. The analysis involved forensic damage wind speed estimates for tipping several fully-loaded grain hopper cars and lofting of tanker cars, including one empty tanker car that was tossed about 475.7 ft (145 m)."</blockquote><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot 2025-10-06 102949-1759768203710.png">We spoke with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, to learn more about the decision to upgrade the tornado rating and the factors that influenced the decision.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xSnzPzENapk" start="0"></iframe></div><h1>SET-UP</h1>On June 20, 2025, a derecho brought wind gusts of 70 -105 mph to the north central U.S., spanning over 400 miles and leaving hundreds of thousands of households without power. Multiple long-track, destructive tornadoes were within this storm system.A derecho is a long-lived severe wind event, with specific criteria about the length and width of the damaging wind swath. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/AbtDerechos/derechofacts.htm">SPC has a detailed page</a> dedicated to these destructive windstorms. Several typically occur each year, though they can vary in intensity and area. A notable <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/one-year-ago-the-midwest-derecho">derecho ripped through Des Moines in 2020</a>, producing hurricane-force winds and widespread damage.<video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/2025-06-21%2005-35-48-1750505871964.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2 style="text-align: start">OTHER REPORTS</h2>Wind gusts in North Dakota and Minnesota (as well as northern South Dakota) were impressive, many over hurricane strength. A wake-low also developed behind the leading edge, producing severe strength winds (58+ mph) in some locations for over an hour!<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot%202025-06-21%20053620-1750505847379.png">Bemidji, Minnesota, was hit particularly hard in the overnight hours as an intense bout of winds moved through the area, with a tornado potentially embedded in the circulation. The Bemidji Regional Airport reported a gust to 106 mph, with widespread damage reported in the area.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot%202025-06-21%20053627-1750505847378.png">The widely spanning severe winds have left hundreds of thousands of households in the dark the following morning, with some counties reporting well over 60-60% of customers without power. As a reminder, if you're going to run a generator to power anything, keep it at least 25 feet away from any opening in your home, like windows and doors.<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/06/1-1750541351436.png">This was one of many severe weather events that pushed<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/north-dakota-breaks-yearly-tornado-record"> North Dakota to break their yearly tornado record</a>.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="false" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2dgiWTWdp-0" start="0"></iframe></div><h1></h1>

Upgraded North Dakota Tornado Ends EF-5 Drought

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A large, damaging tornado caused significant damage in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex one year ago on October 20, 2019, leading to reports of injuries.

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The tornado touched down around 7pm CDT near Dallas' Love Field, or roughly eight miles northwest of downtown Dallas. It then stayed on the ground for approximately 10 miles, cutting through the heart of Dallas' University Park neighborhood before crossing Interstate 635. The tornado then moved through the northern edge of Dallas County, including the suburbs of Richardson and Garland. A separate tornado warning was issued for the southern side of Dallas County as well, though that storm didn't produce any immediate reports of tornadoes.

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Widespread reports of damage began to circulate on social media, particularly on the north side of the city. Field Correspondent Brandon Clement surveyed the damage at first light. He describes the situation Monday morning:

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Multiple Dallas ISD schools were closed the next day "due to safety concerns &amp; power outages." Texas Governor Greg Abbott <a href="https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-disaster-declaration-following-severe-weather-across-texas">declared a disaster for 16 counties</a> due to the twisters.

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Remembering the October 2019 Dallas Tornado

La Niña Advisory Issued, Potential Impacts to Winter Precip & Springtime Tornadoes

La Niña was observed in September, leading to

Coastal Low Brings Flooding & Wind to the East Coast This Weekend

An area of low pressure near Cuba is expected

Fall Cooldown Brings Early Season Snow to the Northwest

A sharp cooldown is on the way for the Pacifi

Increasing Flood Threat Across the Southwest With Tropical Influence

Significant flash flooding is expected in the

Eastern Pacific: Priscilla and Raymond Target Mexico, Desert SW with Downpours

The Eastern Pacific has had a fairly average

Tracking Jerry and Karen in the Atlantic

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has thus f

Upgraded North Dakota Tornado Ends EF-5 Drought

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks,