<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>A <strong>tornado watch</strong> has been issued for portions of Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee until 11 PM CT. The main threats are: a few tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to 2" in diameter, and scattered gusts up to 70 mph. A few <strong>severe thunderstorm watches</strong> have expanded into Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas through tonight too.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 181243-1742775198747.png">The SPC has issued a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather through Monday morning across portions of Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama. This is accompanied by a 5% probability of tornadoes in these areas highlighted in brown.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 135129-1742759505343.png">Storms will continue along and ahead of a frontal boundary, and models look to increase the intensity through the overnight hours.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/OVNVNVNVNV-1742778754774.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Rainfall totals could surpass 1-3 inches in some locations, but a lot will be coming down in a short period of time.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 135124-1742759499927.png">This could lead to isolated flash flooding, which is being highlighted by the WPC below.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 135157-1742759527360.png"></p>

Jackie Brown

Severe Weather Risk Continues Through Tonight & Monday

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<p>The first full week of spring in the west will feel more like May than March, thanks to a strong ridge of high pressure targeting the region. Abnormally warm temperatures early in the season can weigh more heavily on the body due to a lack of acclimation, so please take precautions if you have plans to be outdoors for an extended time next week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/phoenixxxxxx ssss-1742779226846.png">Record-breaking temperatures are expected from Southern California to Montana, with highs in the lower deserts approaching 100°.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/03-23_rsw_mon to thu dots-1742762076315.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 2025-03-23 112437-1742750682156.png"></p><h1>Forecast Highs</h1><p>Areas in the Sonoran Desert (Phoenix, Palm Springs, Yuma) are expected to reach the upper 90s, and may even 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/forecdd-1742779119977.png">The Pacific Northwest will dry out during the work with record-breaking warmth expected. High temperatures will climb into the 70s and even 80s for some.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/mon weee-1742779150413.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/Screenshot 2025-03-23 112424-1742750668072.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>

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>NORTHWEST</strong> - According to avalanche.org, the Cascades and Olympics of Washington and Mount Hood of Oregon have increased the danger of avalanches to a high degree. This has been accompanied by avalanche warnings (in blue). Avalanche watches have been issued for the Whitefish, Swan, and Flathead Range backcountry. These expire tonight. An avalanche watch is in place for portions of Montana (peach) and this is in place through Monday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 141256-1742761108804.png">According to the National Weather Service, below 6500 feet, rain on new snow may create wet snow avalanche hazards, and at higher elevations new snow may create unstable slabs. <em>"Wet snow and slab avalanches may release naturally and will be easily triggered by a person".</em></p><h2>What Causes Avalanches?</h2><p>Meteorologist Rob Bradley explains the dangers of avalanches:</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/PKG_042921_TRT 2.20_UNDERSTANDING AVALANCHE DANGERS_ROB BRADLEY_MC_E042921-1742761911785.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Forecast Timeline</h2><p>Models keep this system looking fairly warm, so snow looks to be limited to the highest elevations and into the Rockies and Tetons. This increases the avalanche concern. The heaviest moisture will continue through tonight before the stalled front lifts farther north into Canada, limiting the extent of new moisture.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/FORECASSTTTTT-1742778892708.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>Since this looks to be a warmer system, through tonight there is a level 2 out of 4 (slight) risk for heavy rainfall across the Olympics and Cascades of Washington State. Forecast precipitation totals could reach 2-5" in these areas which could increase runoff concern and flooding through Monday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 142417-1742761649558.png"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/OVERNIGHTTTFFFFF-1742778957774.png">More moisture is on the way for the northwestern U.S. later into the work week, so stay tuned for a soggier weather pattern!</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 142808-1742761694006.png"></p>

Avalanche Danger Increases Out West

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<p>Winter's grip hasn't loosened on the Upper Midwest yet! A round of heavy snow will impact areas around the Great Lakes, especially Lake Superior, with gusty winds and scattered showers farther to the south. Some areas could see pockets of 6-12 inches of snow (top of page), especially along the western shores of Lake Superior.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-22 091429-1742656479461.png">Low pressure building off the Rockies will strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes, with impacts expected through Monday morning. <img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot 2025-03-23 143628-1742762193192.png">The heavy snow triggers winter weather alerts around Lake Superior and northern Lake Michigan, including winter storm warnings in the Arrowhead of Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, and Western UP of Michigan. This is where 12"+ of snow will be possible in addition to gusty winds. Blowing snow and reduced visibility are likely.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/knnnn-1742779342189.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The snow will persist as the low slowly moves east, finally exiting the region around midday on Monday.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2025/03/winssss-1742779443827.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>In addition to rain and snow, winds will be strong and gusty around the strengthening low-pressure system. Winds over 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph are possible.</p>

Heavy Snow Targets the Upper-Midwest

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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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WeatherNation Meteorologists

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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><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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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.

Patrick Crawford

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An upper-level system moving through the Plains will bring increasing showers and storms to the forecast from Kansas to the Mississippi Valley Saturday. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes on top of heavy rain will be possible. Here is the very latest severe forecast.
<h1>Severe Outlook</h1>
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Scattered severe storms will be possible over Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas through the afternoon and evening on Saturday.
<h1>Severe Threats</h1>
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The biggest severe threats will be for damaging winds and a tornado or two. The hail risk will be low with only pea to nickel sized hail as a possibility.
<h1>Forecast</h1>
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Today's stormy weather will last throughout Saturday with the risk of severe storms more likely for the early evening time frame. Keep it tuned to WeatherNation as we will be covering today's severe storm chances all day and night.

Saturday Severe Risk from Kansas to the Mississippi Valley

Severe Outlook

Severe Threats

Forecast

Severe Weather Risk Continues Through Tonight & Monday

A tornado watch has been issued for portions

Heat Wave Targets the West this Week

The first full week of spring in the west wil

Avalanche Danger Increases Out West

NORTHWEST - According to avalanche.org, the C

Heavy Snow Targets the Upper-Midwest

Winter's grip hasn't loosened on the Upper Mi

Florida Wildfire Increases in Containment

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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025

With the recent, deadly severe storms, Weathe

NOAA Releases Spring Outlook, River Flood Forecast

FROM NOAA"Forecasters from NOAA’s Climat

Saturday Severe Risk from Kansas to the Mississippi Valley

Severe Outlook

Severe Threats

Forecast

Severe Weather Risk Continues Through Tonight & Monday

A tornado watch has been issued for portions

Heat Wave Targets the West this Week

The first full week of spring in the west wil

Avalanche Danger Increases Out West

NORTHWEST - According to avalanche.org, the C

Heavy Snow Targets the Upper-Midwest

Winter's grip hasn't loosened on the Upper Mi

Florida Wildfire Increases in Containment

FLORIDA - A wildfire in Miami-Dade County Flo

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025

With the recent, deadly severe storms, Weathe

NOAA Releases Spring Outlook, River Flood Forecast

FROM NOAA"Forecasters from&nbsp;NOAA’s Climat

FROM NOAA"Forecasters from NOAA’s Climat