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.

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<p>A stubborn area of low pressure, is still lingering over the southwest. This low is not connected to the main jet stream which means it will be sticking around bringing storms, heavy rain and even some snow! This low pressure system brought record rainfall for Santa Barbara, California with .19"! This is a lot of rain for this portion of the country, with the previous record in Santa Barbara being .04".<img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/daily record ca-1686177369827.png"></p><p>Pacific moisture will be drug in from this low and will bring rain chances for the next few days. Isolated higher elevations can see some snow with this system . As this system continues to linger, expect heavy rain and an increased risk of flash flooding (especially within burn scars). </p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/n cali rain-1686177348458.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>A few inches of snowfall will be possible over the central Sierra! Rainfall totals of up to 1 inch will be possible.  The risk for flooding over the next few days is isolated but still will remain possible as showers and storms stay consistent.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/18-1686134438367.jpg">This area of low pressure will not only bring rain, but will bring temps a tad below average. Los Angeles normally sees highs in mid 70s this time of year, but you will see temps around 70 for the next few days. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/thur through sat-1686177911072.png"></p><p>For more on the Southwest forecast, tune in for the Western Regional Forecast, always :50 past the hour.</p>

Cutoff Low Produces Cool & Wet Weather in the West

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Lucy Bergemann

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<p>South Carolina and western Georgia are in for some stronger thunderstorms this  evening with westerly flow in the upper levels of the atmosphere combined with low-level moisture. The combination of these features will help bring in a few stronger thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Cities in Georgia and South Carolina reported 1.00" hailstones Tuesday as storms moved through the area.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/5-1686130915449.jpg">A  cold front  will continue to create more widespread showers and storms. The threats remain damaging wind and hail with the potential for a few isolated strong wind gusts.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/tonight-1686176619925.png"></p><p>Showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight and into Thursday morning along a cold front draped around the I-20 corridor. That same front then pushes south into southern Georgia and northern Florida throughout the day Thursday, prompting more storms for the area before it starts to clear the coast late Thursday night.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-07 14-13-38-1686168866236.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>As a result of the severe weather potential with the incoming front, the Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a large area of Georgia, northern Florida, and eastern Alabama with the threat of severe weather on Thursday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/8-1686130888186.jpg">Get the latest details on this top weather story along with the Southeast regional forecast, at :10 past the hour on WeatherNation!</p>

Thunderstorms Continue for the Southeastern U.S.

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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>The Northern Plains have been quite rainy over the last few weeks, while parts of the Upper Midwest have been rather dry. Seen above, the last 30 days for much of the western plains have been above and well above average in terms of precipitation. Meanwhile, places like Wisconsin, Central Minnesota, and Iowa have been drier than average. Compare the Drought Monitor between Early March and the last assessment from May 30th. Drought has expanded across much of the Midwest, while improving across parts of the Northern Plains.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/March - Current Drought Monitor comparison-1686078796392.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>The Northern Great Plains and Upper-Midwest continue to see the chance of rain for the next couple of days. Some of this could lead to isolated flash flooding, though this will just be if any one particular storm drops an excess of rain in a short time. We have seen strong storms today, and the threat will continue tonight.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sd tonight-1686176794736.png"></p><p>There will be a few lingering showers and storms this evening along the frontal boundary. Expect more showers and storms tomorrow.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/sd video storms-1686176974272.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p></p><p>The risk for severe storms will linger Thursday across the Northern Great Plains, right around I-29 in the Dakotas and western Minnesota.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 Thu SPC-1686135777748.jpg">Once again, daytime heating will create the best chance for strong storms in the mid-afternoon hours.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-07 05-05-00-1686135993951.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>While the rain will be scattered, there may be some spots which pick up a couple inches of rain at best. Much of this rain will fall on areas which are quite in need of a drink as the growing season has begun.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/RNC Total Rain-1686079820245.png">To see current conditions in your area, download the WeatherNation app, and scroll to the right to find our live radar. You can also watch us right there in the app 24/7, and get live storm information through the stream.</p>

Plains & Upper Midwest Rain Continues

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<p>An upper-level low is bringing intense wildfire smoke from Canada with the most impacted communities through central New York and Pennsylvania to the I-95 corridor. This is thanks to counter-clockwise air flow around the area of low pressure, putting much of the Great Lakes and Northeast under northerly flow. For specific city by city information on air quality in your area - please visit the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fire.airnow.gov/"><strong><em><u>EPA's website</u></em></strong></a>.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/AQI zoom-1686168772462.jpg"></p><p>The upper-level ridging in the central U.S. and troughing in the northeast will cause smokey air to travel south from Canada into the northeast. Air quality alerts have been issued (by state health departments). Regardless if under an alert or not, the smoke will be widespread throughout the region and will lower the air quality in the upcoming days. Forecast models show a dense plume of smoke heading for the Northeast, from western New York to the Atlantic coastline today; meanwhile, the Midwest will clear out a bit of the haze on Wednesday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/1-1686130080016.jpg"></p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-07 14-11-31-1686168939207.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Though smokey conditions will improve across the Great Lakes, it is still important to remember to be careful and avoid any activities that may spark a flame. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for a heightened risk of fire danger today in northern Michigan.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/3-1686130436890.jpg">The same cold front that helps usher in northerly flow also produces some showers. Although not widespread, some shower activity may create clearing skies. Below is the latest on the timing for showers and storms across the Northeast.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/2-1686130550978.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>Highs into the weekend will be below average as the upper level low providing cooler air backs off the influence slightly. For far northern New England though, temperatures will be more significantly cooler than average the next few days.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/ne temps-1686168748051.jpg"></p><p>For more information on the Northeast, join WeatherNation for the latest top weather headlines, always streaming 24/7.</p>

Low Pressure Brings Smoke, Showers, & Cool Air to the Northeast

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<p>The multi-day flood threat continues in the Great Plains from Denver to Amarillo as a constant stream of moisture works in from the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific. This moisture then hits the Rockies, producing daily thunderstorms, some of which will be severe. The ground in this area is overly saturated, meaning additional moisture will be difficult to absorb and easier for water to rise.</p><h2>Flooding</h2><p>The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has highlighted the risk for excessive rainfall Wednesday from WY through west TX with the <strong>MARGINAL </strong>risk (lowest threat level) and a <strong>SLIGHT</strong> risk of flooding through Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Any thunderstorm that develops could quickly put down 1-2" of rainfall, overwhelming soils and creating flood concerns. In addition to the widespread rainfall outlook we also have flood alerts in effect for the entire Front Range of Colorado. The Rockies are susceptible to runoff and flooding from recent area burn scars. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/flood alerts-1686169369666.jpg">Indications are for anywhere from 1-3" of rainfall over the next three days. While this may not seem like a lot of rain for other parts of the country, this much rainfall in a short period of time in the Great Plains can cause major issues. </p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/rainfall-1686143874514.jpg"></p><h2>Severe Weather</h2><p>In addition to the flood threat there is also a risk of severe storms, developing along the dryline through Wednesday. There is a <strong>MARGINAL</strong> (level 1 out of 5) threat for most of New Mexico and west Texas today. Primary threats are damaging winds and hail. Storms look to be will be widespread, but only a few are likely to meet the severe criteria. The potential for strong damaging winds and large hail remains in the forecast Thursday along the Gulf with another low-end, but non zero threat of storms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/texas outlooks-1686169381840.jpg"></p><p>Storms will fire this afternoon and continue into the evening. Some of these forecasted storms will continue into the overnight hours, pushing into central Texas as MCS's or Mesoscale Convective Systems, producing heavy rain and lightning. More storms develop Thursday in the Gulf Coast with similar threats thanks to a cold front that is swinging through. This is more organized forcing mechanisms and will start to switch up the nearly stagnant pattern we've been in across west Texas.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/5-1686131593393.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><p>For more on the flood risk and severe weather concerns, join WeatherNation for the Central and Western Regional forecasts, always :30 and :50 past the hour, respectively.</p>

Flood & Severe Threat Across the Plains this Week

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<p>An area of high pressure currently over the central U.S. will "retrograde" this week, meaning it will move opposite the typical flow of east to west. This will push moisture into the Pacific Northwest where temperatures are currently running 10-20° above average. The increase in moisture will not only drop temperatures back a bit thanks to cloud cover, but also fire off a few showers and storms, some of which could be severe. Just to the south of this ridge is a cut-off area of low pressure in the Southwest, which will keep the region cool &amp; unsettled too. For more on the cut-off low and impacts on the pattern in the region, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/cutoff-low-brings-daily-storm-chances-to-the-southwest"><strong><em><u>click here</u></em></strong></a>.</p><h2>Temperatures</h2><p>Highs are at their warmest today, with widespread 80s and 90s! As moisture and storm coverage increases Thursday and Friday, expect temperatures to drop back into the 70s and 80s. It will still be above average, but not to the same extent as the beginning of this week.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/13-1686133038486.jpg"></p><h2>Severe Weather Threat</h2><p>The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted the potential for severe weather over the next two days. The upper level pattern combined with the topography will enhance lift and the damaging wind potential. Wednesday the threat migrates into the Snake River Valley. On Thursday the threat is localized to western Montana, northern Idaho and eastern Washington.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/spc nw-1686169058427.jpg">Thunderstorms develop in the heat of the day over the higher terrain, some of which will be severe. Most, however, will be heavy rainstorms with lightning as well. Expect daily showers and storms that mostly develop over the higher terrain, while some areas may only get a quick 0.5" of rain, it can overwhelm the ground. Most storms won't likely reach severe criteria (58 mph winds or 1 inch hail), but most will still be capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and the threat of frequent lightning. Remember, "When thunder roars, head indoors". If planning on any outdoor festivities, the mornings will definitely be the best chance of staying dry.</p><video src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/6-1686133056149.mp4" controls="true" width="100%"></video><h2>Flood Alerts</h2><p>Warnings will always be scrolling at the bottom of the screen. Numerous locations are under flood watches and warnings through the Northwest including recent area burn scars. Forecast rainfall totals could exceed 1-4" in localized spots over the next several days with the largest threat of flooding over Central Montana. For the latest Flash Flood Warnings, download the WeatherNation app.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/n rockies flood-1686156710580.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/16-1686133355555.jpg">For more information and updates with this system, tune in to WeatherNation at :50 past the hour for the Western Regional Forecast.</p>

Temperature Swings & Storm Chances in the Northwest

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<p>A weak low pressure system will increase the risk for damaging storms this weekend in the Southern Great Plains, including the I-35 corridor from Dallas to Oklahoma City. Wind, hail, and tornado or two are possible, with the most impactful storms expected during the afternoon on Saturday.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Jet-1686133089888.jpg">As a weak low pressure system moves into the Southern Great Plains, upper-level winds will increase to support more organized thunderstorms, including supercells. At the surface, dewpoints will surge in southerly flow while highs in the 90s provide plenty of instability for strong updrafts and severe thunderstorms.</p><h1><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 S PLains Moist-1686133107387.jpg">Severe Outlooks</h1><p>The severe weather threat starts on Friday with a marginal risk west of the I-35 corridor, mainly in the TX/OK Panhandles. Wind and hail are expected to be the primary concerns.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 Fri SPC-1686133116472.jpg">Saturday's risk covers a large section of I-35 in Oklahoma and northern Texas. Wind and hail are expected to be the more widespread hazards again, though a tornado or two may be possible as directional shear increases Saturday afternoon. Be sure to check back for better details on threats and timing as the event approaches.</p><h2><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 Sat SPC-1686133122657.jpg">Rain</h2><p>Heavy rain is expected where strong thunderstorms form, leading to an isolated flooding threat for both Friday and Saturday. 1-3 inches of rain are possible where storms form, with higher totals in areas that see multiple rounds of storms.</p><p><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 Day 1-5 WPC-1686133130657.jpg"><img src="https://media.weathernationtv.com/app/uploads/2023/06/06-07 Day 3-4 SPC-1686133137627.jpg">This forecast will still be fined tuned in the days ahead as additional model data comes in. Be sure to check back in and stay with WeatherNation for the latest on air and online.</p>

Severe Storm Threat Shifts to Dallas/OKC This Weekend

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The entire Pacific Northwest has been dealing with temperatures WELL above average for over a week now. Seattle has an average high for this time of year of around 77 degrees. From Sunday, July 22nd to Monday, July 30th, the city of Seattle has made it to 85 degrees or warmer. That's a stretch of 9 days in a row! This ties the longest streak on record set in 1967 and 1977.

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So far during the month of July, Seattle has had 7 days with highs into the 90s.

The good news for those sick of the heat is that it finally starts to cool off starting on Tuesday. In fact, temperatures are looking more seasonal or even below average as we head through the rest of the week.

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However, not all of the Northwest starts to cool off Tuesday. You can read more about that though <a href="https://media.weathernationtv.com/news/dangerous-heat-northwest-monday/">here</a>.


For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Kate Mantych.

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